Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-25
MlLNE LEGISLATURE.
Senate.
WEDNESDAY,, Jan. ;

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Senate.
WEpxEspAr, Jan. "a.
Senate met according to adjournment.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Srocx-
sRipeE Of Gardiner.
The journal of yesterdays proceedings was
Papers from the House were disposed of
In concurrence.
The House order relating to final adjourn
mens on the 10Th of February was, on motion
of Mr.. FosrER of Penobscot, laid upon the
table.
On motion Of Mr.. IRISH of Aroostook,
ORDERED, That the Committee on the Ju-
dietary be instructed to inquire into the ex-
pediency of repeating or amending the 37th
section of chapter 9th of the Revised Stat
uteS.
On motion of Mr.. FLETCHER of Waldo,
ORDERED, That the Committee on Fisher
les inquire if further legislation is necessary
for the preservation and increase of migratory
fish in the bays and rivers of the State and
also In reference TO establishing a board of
Fish Commissioners and their compensation.
On motion of Mr.. MORRIS of Cumberland,
ORDERED, That the Committee on the Ju-
dietary be directed to inquire into the expedi-
ency of repeating chapter 1877, laws of 1871.
On motion Of Mr.. WEBER of Somerset,
ORDERED, That the Committee on State
Printing be instructed to inquire why the
printing of bill, &c., ia not more promptly
done, and make such arrangements as the
necessities of the Legislature demand
On motion of Mr.. FLETCHER of Waldo,
OaDERED, That the Committee on Fisher
les inquire into the expsdiency of SO amending
sthe law defining the duties Of Fish Commits
sioner 20 ~ to make it obligatory on him to
prosecute any and all parties who shall neglect
or refuse to construct, repair or otherwise
keep in order all fish ways rs is required by
law.
The President joined to the House special
committee, to which was referred the Jail sys-
TEN report, Messrs. May of Kennebec. Chap
lin Of Cumberland and Mcclellan of Waldo.
Mr.. WEBBER of Somerset from the Com
mittee on Railroads reported bill an act to
amend the charter of the pitsfeld, Hartland
81. Adams r. Il. company, which bill de-
creases the shares of capital stock. Read
and assigned.
Mr.. KINKS Of Hancock, from the Commit
tee on Railroads reported bill an act to enable
the Boston & Maine railroad to discontinue
portion of its line and extend the time fol
survey of its extension. Read and assigned
Mr.. WEBER Of Somerset, from the Join
Select Committee on Treasurer's Report
submitted the following report, which was &C
cepted:
That they have fully examined the book
and accounts in the Treasurer's office, ant
hnd them to have been carefully kept, cor
rectly cast, and accompanied with satisfacto
~ vouchers, and that all agree with the ex
hibit made by the Treasurer in his said report
Your committee. agreeably to the require
ments Of law, have destroyed, by burning, al
bonds and coupons paid by the Treasurer thu
past year. The amount Of the former beins
eight hundred and thirty four thousand dol
lars, and of the latter four hundred and thir-
ty-hve thousand, two hundred and thirty-nlne
dollars and Fifty cents.
A record of the same has been made upon
the books Of the Treasurer The cash on
hand, one hundred and ninety two thousand
four hundred forty six dollars and Fifty one
cents, IL deposited in banks, where the com
mittee consider it perfectly safe.
Mr.. HINKs Of Hancock, from the Commit
tee on Railroads, reported bill an act Il
authorize the Portland, Saeo & Portsmouth
railroad company to construct railroad from
Kittery TO Biddeford, which on his motion
was tabled and ordered to be printed. Thi
bill authorized the company to build
road on its present line from Hitter.
through the towns of York, Wells, Kenne
bunk, and Kennebunkport to Biddeford, will
the ocean. The company is authorized 4
increase It's capital stock, not exceeding 81,
100000 over and above its capital. A surve
Of the road must be made within two years
and the road must be constructed within fou
years. The bill also provides that nothing i
this act shall authorize the company to dis
continue or cease from operating their roa
from Kittery to Biddeford over the presen
line Of its railroad. h.a
Mr.. HUMPHREY of Cumberland, from til
Committee on Fisheries, reported bill au &C
TO repeal m act to prevent the destruction O
trout and pickerel in the town of Turner; al
90 bill an act to prohibit the killing of seal a
Fort Point in the town of Stockton. Thes
bills were read and assigned.
On motion of Mr.. SPAULpISG of Knox, tn
Senate adjourned.
READ AND AssIGNED-An act to amend al
act TO incorporate the Passadumkeag Railroal
company; an act to make valid the doings o
the stockholders of the Portland & Rocheste
Railroad company.
PASSED TO BE ENACTED-An act to legalize
the doings of the town of Eustis; an AIT au
thorising w. +. j. Cummings ct ais, to bull
and maintain fish weir in tide waters.
BILLS, PETITIONS, &C., PRESENTED AND RE-
FERRED.
BY Mr.. SPAULpING of Sagadahoc-Bill al
act 70 incorporate the association of the New
Jerusalem church in the State of Maine; al
act additional to chap. 81 of the Revised
Statutes; an act additional TO chap. 81 of the
Revised Statutes. Referred to the committee
on the Judiciary.
BY Mr.. DISGLEr of Androscoggin-Peti-
ton Of David Strout of Poland for State pen
sion. Referred to the committee on Pensions.
By Mr.. DUHNING Of Piscataquis. Petition
Of Edward Mason, Jr., and Al others OF
Brownviile, that said town may loan its
credit in Aid of the Bangor & Piscataquis or
Maine Central railroads. Referred 10 the
commitiee on Railroads, Ways and Bridges
BY Mr.. FARRISGToS OF Oxford. Petition
ofG.zA. Jackson and others of Woodstock,
asking that a law be enacted dsqualfying
town liquor agents Who have been convicted
Of selling in violation of law, from ever
holding such Office again. Referred 10 the
eommittee on Prohibitory Law.
By Mr.. NIcKELs of Penobseot. Resolve in
favor Of Daniel Randall and Thomas II. Ran
dali OF Island Falls. Referred TO the commit
tee On State Lands and State Roads
by MI. PHnBRIcK of Somerset--petition