Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-02
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
Senate.
THURSDAY, Feb.

Senate met according to adjournment.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. SMITH of
Augusta.
The journal of yesterdays proceedings was
read and approved. "a
Papers from the House disposed of in con-
cnrrence.
Mr.. WEBER of Somerset, from the Joint
Select Committee on Treasurer's Report,
10 which was referred the official bond of Hon.
w. Caldwell, State Treasurer elect, reported
that having examined said bond, they find it
correctly drawn, that the sureties are re-
sponsiblc and sufficient, and recommend its
approval.
ON motion of Mr.. Kinks of Hancock,
'ORpfRED, That the Committee on Educa
ton inquire into the propriety of reporting a
resolve providing for amending the eonstitu-
ton, so as to prohibit the Legislature from
making any donation, grant, or endowment to
sectarian literary institutions.
On motion of Mr.. CHASE of Washington,
ORDERED, That the Committee on State
Lands and State Roads consider and report
what amount ought to be appropriated for re-
pair of road across Indian Township in the
county of Washington.
On motion of Mr.. WEBER Of Somerset,
ORDERED, That the Committee on State
Lands and State Roads inquire into the expe-
diency of an appropriation by the State to
build bridge across Moose river in Moose
River Plantation, Somerset county.
On motion of Mr.. HADLocK of Hancock,
ORDERED, That the Committee on Federal
Relations inquire into the propriety OF report
ing resolve, instructing our Senators and
requesting our Representatives in Congress to
use their influence to provide relief and in
demnity to the fishery interests of Maine, by
bounty or tonnage, or such other form, as
has ot1 ;pfa Stc II
pated effect of the late treaty of Washington.
On motion of Mr.. DuNNING Of Piscataquis,
ORDERED, That the Committee on Legal
Reform inquire what further legislation is
necessary in regard to the care and support OF
paupers in plantations, and report by bill or
otherwise.
On motion of Mr.. FOSTER of Penobscot,
ORDERED, That the Committee on Legal
Reform inquire whether further legislation is
necessary in regard to the assessment of
damages occasioned by the location of high
ways and railroads.
Mr.. Kinks of Hancock offered the follow
ing: -r..
ORDERED, That the Committee on Rail-
roads, WAYS and Bridges be authorized TO
visit the city of Portland on business relating
to the general railroad interests of the State.
Mr.. HARRINGTON of Oxford desired to hear
reasons for this visit of the committee. t'
Mr.. Kinks explained that the committee
thought it proper to visit Portland to see the
effect of general law that was pending be-
fore the committee, relating to the location of
tracks by railroad companies near the depots
of other railroad companies.
MIR. HARRINGTON said fit was in relation to
matters that affect all the cities Of the State,
it might not be improper. He moved to lay
the order on the table so that he could confer
with other Senators in relation to it.
Subsequently the order was taken from the
table, and Mr.. HARRINGTON moved that it be
indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. Kinks explained the object of the WIS.,
it. The order originated with the railroad
committee, and he thought such visit was
desirable, there being measure before that
committee affecting our general railroad in
terests. sea .-I a.
Mr.. FARRIEoToN said that certain members
of the committee had told him that if the or
der passed they should not go, rs they consid
cred such visit all moonshine.
Mr.. FOSTER did not think such visit ex
pedient. If there was anything of vital i'm
portance to occasion the visit, let us all go
and not confne it to the committee.
Mr.. DINGLEY, as a member of the railroa
committee, said that when the proposed vis
came up for consideration, he was not in ia
vor of it, and SO informed them. He did nc
think such a visit necessary, and stated tbs
it had reference to the location of the track
the Portland and Ogdensburg railroad comps
ny in Portland.
Mr.. FLETCHER of Waldo could not see an
improperly in the visit.
Mr.. KINKS stated that he should go t
Portland if the order did not pass, as he con
sidered visit necessary.
Mr.. IRISH of Aroostook wanted to know tn
object of the visit.
Mr.. WEBER of Somerset replied there wa
an important measure before the committee
which rendered it necessary that they shout
go to Portland.
Mr.. HUMPHREY of Cumberland considere,
such visit Of doubtful utility and expense.
Mr.. HARRINGTON said it was remarkable
fact that the object of the visit is not fully ex
planned
The question of indefinite postponemcn
was lost.
Mr.. HARRINGTON moved to amend by in
sorting, land all other members of the legis
lature desiring to co." aud called for the yea,
and nays, which resulted as follows:
fEAs--Messrs. Chaplin, Dunping, Harrington
Foster of Penobscot, iiayford, Humphrey, Iris
NAFs.-.Messrs. Cole, Dngley, Fletcher, Hadlock
links, Kennedy, Mcclellan, Morris, Nickels, Phi
brick, Smith. spaulding Of Knox, spaulding o
Sagadahoc, Webber--l4. fts :
So the order was passed.
Mr., IRISH arose to a question of privilege
lie was reported yesterday as being in favol
of the repeal OF the law for bounty on
wolves. 1t was an error; he was against re-
peal. r.
Mr.. DISGLEr Of Androscoggin moved a re-
consideration Of the vote passing to be en-
crossed an act TO repeal the law relating to
bounty on wolves, and assigned next Tues
day for its consideration. Subsequently that
Senator withdrew his motion.
Mr.. SPAuLDISG of Sagalahoc, from the
joint special committee on Printing and Bind
ing, reported that they had entered into a
contract with Messrs. Sprague, Owen & Nash
TO do the printing for the present year.
Mr.. Kinks wanted to know if the contrac,
was the same as last year. 49,.
Mr. SPAULDING, in answer, replied that the
contract was precisely the same as that OF
last year. The report was accepted, and the
contract read and approved M
hr. CHASE from the Committee on Agri-
culture reported legislation inexpedient re-
ia'ing 10 The propriety of changing tho stan
caro- weight OF oats and beans.
DIR. HAYFoRD from the Committee nm In.
terror aters, reported leave to Withdraw IN
hA frAN