Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-13
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THURSDAY, Jan. IL.

iaa THURSDAY, Jan. II.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. DREW of Augusta.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con-
currence.
A communication was received from John
r.. Puliifer, signifying his acceptance of the
Office of Executive Councillor TO which he had
been elected.
On motion of Mr.. Bliss,
Ordered, That the Committee on the Ju-
dietary be directed to inquire if any legisla-
ton be necessary to further protect the rights
and interests of joint owners of personal prop
erty.
On motion of Mr.. JONES Of Springfield,
Ordered, That the Committee on the Ju-
dietary be instructed to inquire into the ex-
pediency of providing lien in favor of per-
sons cutting, peeling, making or hauling hem
lock bark for their personal service thereon.
On motion of Mr.. BRADBURY,
ORDERED, That the Committee on Educa-
ton inquire into the expediency Of so amend
ing or repeating the fifth section Of chap. l59
of the law which gives power to the Superin-
tending school committees to employ school
teachers for the several towns and plantations
of the State.
On motion of Mr.. Sewall,
ORDERED, That the State Treasurer be d.
rected to inform the House what amount shas
been received from the sale of four half town.
ships Of land, appropriated by an act of 1868 as
fund for Normal Schools, the several sums
drawn from said fund, to whom, when, and
for what purpose drawn and paid, and under
what acts of appropriation the same have been
expended.
On motion Of Mr.. CLEAvEs,
ORDERED, That the Committee on the Ju-
dietary be instructed to inquire into the expe-
diency of 10 amending sec. Al of chap. 81 Of
the Revised Statutes of 1857 that any personal
property attached, which cannot be kept with
out great expense may be sold before judg-
ment.
On motion of Mr.. CLARK of Lincoln,
ORDERED, That the Judiciary Committee be
directed to inquire what legislation if any, is
necessary to enable soldiers to maintain actions
against plantations organized for school and
election purposes, for the recovery of such
portions of State scrip or avails thereof is
sued under the equalization of municipal
war debts" as may have been voted them by
such plantations.
On motion of Mr.. HOPKINS of Mt. Vernon,
ORDERED, That the Committee on Educa-
ton be instructed to report as soon as practi-
cable upon the petitions asking for repeal OF
the school laws of 1870.
Mr.. PIKE from the committee on the Ju-
dietary on bill ian act to incorporate the Cobb
Lime Company" reported the same in new
DRAFT and that it ought to pass. Read and as
signed.
A communication was received from the
Senate proposing a joint convention of the two
branches of the Legislature this day at halt
past IL o'clock, for the purpose of administer
ing to John y. Pulsifer, Councillor elect, the
oaths necessary to qualify him to enter upon
the discharge of his official duties.
The Clerk conveyed a message to the Sem
ate signifying the concurrence of the House
In the proposition for a convention.
The hour having arrived the Senate came
IN and Convention was formed.
Tx CONVENTION.
On motion of Mr.. HOLLAND of the Senate
the Secretary of the Convention conveyed a
message to the Councillor elect informing him
ofthe purposes Of the assembling of the Con-
vention.
Thereupon John X. Pulsifer, Councillor
elect, came in and was qualified by oath.
On motion Of Mr.. Spaulding of the Senate
message was conveyed to the Governor in
forming him of the election and qualification
of John X. Pulsifer as Executive Councillo,
for the current political year.
The Convention then dissolved and the
On motion of Mr.. BRAeDos the House
Adjourned.
PETITIONS, BILLS, &C., PRESENTED AND RE.
FERRED.
BY Mr.. GAssETT-Biil an act to authorize
the extension Of the Androscoggin Railroad
also. petition of said corporation in aid O
same. Referred TO the Committee on Rail
roads, Ways and Bridges.
. BY Mr.. BERRY of Damariscotta- Petition
of ID. A. Campbell and so others, for the re
peal Of Law authorizing superintendent schoo
committees 10 employ teachers. Referred I.
the Committee on Education.
BY same member-Petition of j. l.. Bart
lett and 80 others, for Law regulating tn,
tskinx Of eels In Damariscotta river; also pc
titiou Of r. L. Jones and 40 others, in aid O.
sasne. Remonstrance Of Il. w. Stetson ant
lO5 others, against the foregoing. Referre'
TO the Committee on Fisheries.