Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-01


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By Mr.. HARMON: Petition of Albert Lewey
and II others, of the Passamsquoddy Tribe
of Indians, for an appropriation. Referred to
the Committee on Indian Affairs.
By Mr.. PALMER: Petition of Albert II.
Ware and SO others of Arson, in aid of the
petition Of John U. Hubbard and others, for a
charter for a railroad from West Waterville
through the towns of Sidney to Augusta. OF
]. J. Parlin and Al others, of Arson, for the
same. Referred to the Committee on Rail-
roads.
Br Mr.. CARR: Bill to incorporate the
Northern Company Referred to the Com
mittee on the Judiciary.
House.
s. ~ FRIDAY, Jan. 81.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. JACKSON
Of Augusta.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con-
currence.
READ AND AssIoxED An act to incorpor-
ate the Penobscot Brick Co.; an act to in.
corporate the Appleton Mutual Fire 1nsur-
ance Co.
Bill an act to provide for compulsory vac
cination was read twice, and Tuesday next
assigned for its third reading, on motion OF
Mr.. NASH.
Bill an act to authorize the formation OF
railroad corporations, general railroad bilO
was read twice md Tuesday next assigned tor
its third reading.
On motion of Mr. WEsTER of Gastine,
ORDERED: That the Committee on Educa-
ton be instructed to inquire into the expedi-
ency of establishing board of trustees for
the State Normal schools.
On motion of Mr.. TrrcoaB,
ORDERED: That the Committee on the Jul
dietary be Instructed to inquire into the expe-
diency of amending sec. l chap. 80 Of the
revised statutes. relating to marriage.
On motion Of Mr.. FEssESpEN,
ORDERED: That the Committee on the
Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the
expediency Of providing by law that in all
life policies of Insurance hereafter issued in
this State, no misrepresentation made by the
assured in his application for insurance, shall
render the policy void, unless such misrep-
resentation materially effects the risk.
Mr.. Eessenden from the Committee on Fed
eral Relations, reported sought to pass" on
bill an act to establish board of harbor COM
missioners. Printed under rule] This bill
provides that the Gov. and Council shall be-
fore the first day of next Aprils appoint five
persons who shall constitute a board Of har-
Dor commissioners, and have the care and ~
pervision of all harbors and tidal rivers 10 the
State, to prevent encroachments thereon,
compensation being fixed at s. per day while
in actual service. They may appoint engi-
neers for survey of flats and lands for their
Improvement. They may prescribe lines,
where they judge necessary, beyond which
no boom, wharf, or structure shall be extern
ded, reporting the same to the next legisla-
ture for its consideration, provided, that be-
fore drawing such lines, parties interested
shall be heard. All persons that have been
or may be authorized by the legislature to
build over tide waters any bridge. boom, pier,
or dam, who have not already begun, shall,
before beginning give notice to the commits
such work shall be performed till approved by
majority of the commissioners. Said COM
missioner will have authority to alter the
plans in their discretion.
The amount Of tide water displaced by any
structure or filling of flats, hereafter author
lied, shall be ascertained by the commission
ers, and they may, when deemed necessary,
require the parties to make a compensation
by excavating in some part Of the same har.
Dor or river as to make basin for as much
water as displaced, or paying for the same in
money, provided that all dredging made fol
compensation shall not injure any channels
but directed toward their improvement All
structures erected without authority of the
legislature or the commission shall be
deemed nuisance. The commission shall
have power to order suits on behalf of the
State to prevent or stop the erection Of I'M
authorized distractions, &c. They are au-
thorized to apply to Congress for appropria-
tons for harbors and rivers when they deem
it necessary. No contract shall be made in
voiving the payDent of money except as here
in provided, without an appropriation made
by the legislature. Shall make their annual
report on or before the 10th of JAM, and
recommend such legislation as they deem
necessary for the preservation and improve
ments of the harbors and rivers in the State
Mr.. VINToN from the Judiciary Committee
on order, reported bill an act authorizing the
Judges Of Probate to change the names of
persons. Printed under rule.
Mr.. MATHEWS from the same committee,
on order, reported bill an act amendatory to
sec. 10 Of chap. 50 of the revised statutes, re-
lating to marriage and its solemnization.
Printed under rule. This bill requires per-
sons solemnizing marriages to make returns
OF the names of the parties &c., to the town
clerk where certificates are issued. Penalty
for non-complying with the act is fixed at $50.
Mr. VISToN from the same committee, on
order, reported bill an act to amend sec. of
chap. 81 of the laws of 1870, relating to letters
OF administration. Printed under rule.
The same gentleman from the same COM
mittee, reported Legislation inexpedient" on
order relating to amending sec. 4 of chap. 50
of the revised statutes; relating to amending
chap. IL OF the revised statutes so as to pro.
vide for appeal from the decision of Joint
board Of county commissioners respecting
way In two or more counties.
Mr.. Mason from the Committee on Legal
Affairs, reported Fought to pass" on bill an
act relating to the fees of the Judge of the
Municipal Court in the city of Bddeford.
Read and assigned.
Mr.. STEVENS from the Committee on Ways
and Bridges, reported "leave to withdraw"
on petition of 4. A. Austin for amendment of
the act concerning the use Of narrow trimmed
wheels in Addison; also made the same re-
port on remonstrance Of the inhabitants of
the town of Columbia to a petition to amend
chap. So of the private laws Of 1872
Mr.. MARTIN from the same committee on
petition, reported a resolve in favor Of the
road leading to from Monson to Greenville,
in the town of Shirley. Read and assigned.
Mr.. LORD from the Committee on Educa.
ton, reported Legislation inexpedent" on
order relating to the expediency of amending
the law relating to the raising of money for
the support of common schools, SO that the
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