The Portland daily press., 1873-02-07
BY TELEGRAPH.
AUGUSTA MATTERS.

tSpeclal Despatch TO the PreSS.J
AUGUSTA, Feb. 6.
Portland, saco & Portsmouth Location.
The bill relative to the location of the p S.
& P. Railroad in Portland, recently printed in
the PRESS, came up in the Senate to-day. Mr.
Burgess offered an amendment that the rail-
road should not increase the number Of tracks
between the terminus of Bracket street and
the Cape Elizabeth bridge, unless the railroad
company shall construct a bridge with conven-
lent landings, both on Commercial and Brack-
EFT streets, to the acceptance of the Mayor and
Aldermen of Portland. Mr.. Burgess advocat-
ed the amendment which was at first opposed
by Mr. Butler, who subsequently offered the
following amendment to the amendments
"And as to construction and repairs of such
BRIDGE all railroads so using shall contribute
pro rata" A fresh discussion followed Mr.
Butler then modified his amendment as fol-
lows: Contribute pro rata to the building of
said bridge to the amount of business so DONE"
Mr.. Harrington objected to the amendment of
Mr.. Butler on the ground that the bridges are
to be built in the interest of the P. S. & P.
road. The other roads do not present the same
objection to the city or travel as does this road
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accommodate the P. S. & P. road, and it is
but just that that road alone should build and
repair the bridge.
Mr.. Burgess explained clearly the relation of
the roads passing this point to Bracket street,
and urged the justice of the p s. & p. road as
suming the burden of bridge. Pending the
discussion, on motion of Mr.. Harrington, the
bill with amendments was tabled to be printed.
The Railroad Committee.
The following are the assignments for hear
ings heretofore given incorrectly: For Feb.
18th, ST. Croix & Penobscot railroad; bill to
consolidate certain railroads; bill authorizing
Bangor to loan its credit; Oxford Central and
Portland railroad. A bill granting charter to
the Union Horse r. r. Co. of Biddeford, will
be reported f
A hearing will be given to the West Water
vile & Augusta Railroad Co., tomorrow, (Fri-
day.
The railroad accident bill is assigned to Feb
7th.
A bill granting charter to the Oxford & An
droscoggin Valley Railroad Co. will be reported.
The Calais & Bangor Shore Line Co. was
granted leave to bring in a BILL
The bill empowering railroads to build
branches to manufacturing companies was as
signed for hearing tomorrow, tFriday.)
The WaterviIIe Case.
The hearing of the Watervile petitioners for
a division of the town was very animated
Messrs. Reuben Foster and Arte mas Libby ap-
peared for the petitioners, and Messrs. Lewis
Barker and is. d. Lindsey for the remonstrants.
The entire afternoon and evening were occu-
pied, and upon immediate consultation the Pc
titioners were granted leave to withdraw, by
vote of to 4. The matter is not yet over as
there is likely to be hot contest in both
branches.
A hearing of the merits and largely demerits
of the so called "Buckfeld Branch" or more
pompously the Portland & Oxford Central was
concluded this evening before the Judiciary
Committee. Hon. T. G. Harlow and S. G.
Andrews, Esq, appeared for the petit oners,
who seemed to be thoroughly in earnest. Hon.
f. o. j. Smith appeared for the Company, dis
playing his usual keenness. The bill presented
was referred to sub committee to inquire
whether or not the Legislature has authority to
graft the prayer Of the petitioners, to which
the Committee seemed strongly inclined. -
Et Cctera.
The High School bill was reconsidered by
the Education Committee and referred to sub
committee for perfection.
The Senate to-day reconsidered its action re-
lative to the bill changing the present statute
relative to private allotments, and it may yet
pass the House.
Rev. Mr. Quimby, of the Gospel Banner, en-
A. Al II.
Universalist faith, at his residence on the east
side.
The signers to the petitions for woman suf-
frage numbers 526, twelve towns being repre-
sented.