Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-17
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
Senate.


read and approved.
Papers from the House disposed of in con.
currence.
House order relating to supplying one copy
each of the revised statutes, and all subse-
quent laws, for the use of each of the several
joint standing committees, was amended on
motion of Mr.. FOSTER of Oxford, by adding:
"And that the same be returned to the Secre-
tary of State at the close of this session Of
the Legislature"
communication was received from L. G.
Downes, Councillor elect, signifyinx his ac-
ceptance.
On motion of Mr.. EMERY of Hancock,
Ordered, That the Committee on Insane
Hospital inquire into the expediency of so
amending chap 143 of the revised statutes as
to provide for a different tribunal for the ad-
Judication of insanity of persons.
On motion Of Mr.. GooLD of Cumberland,
Ordered, That message be sent to the
House OF Representatives, proposing a con-
vention of both branches of the Legislature
in the Representatives Hall, this day at ii
o'clock A. M. for the purpose Of administer
ing to l.. q. Downes, Councillor elect, the
oath required by the Constitution to qualify
him to enter upon the discharge Of his official
duties.
The message was conveyed by the Secre-
tary.
Subsequently message was received from
the House, by its Clerk, informing the Senate
OF the concurrence Of the House in the fore
going proposition of the Senate.
The hour assigned for the convention hay
ing arrived, the Senate proceeded to the Rep
resentatives' Hall.
(See House Rerort.)
On motion of Mr.. BOYLE,
Ordered, That the Committee on Legal
Affairs be instructed to inquire into the ex-
pediency Of SO amending chap. IS, of the re-
vised statutes of this State relating to ways.
as to allow an appeal to be taken by parties
interested, from the decision of County Com
missioners upon any petition for the location,
alteration or discontinuance Of public high
way in two or more counties, and to report by
bill or otherwise as they may deem expedi-
ent.
On motion of Mr.. PALMER of Penobscot,
the Senate voted to take from the files OF
1873, report of the committee on Ways and
Bridges. relating to an act additional to an
act to incorporate the proprietors of the Ban
ger bridge. And the same was referred to
the Committee on Judiciary.
communication was received from Hon.
Geo. G. Stacy, Secretary of State, laying be-
fore the Senate the account Of the Railroad
Commissioners, together with the report Of
council thereon. Referred to the Committee
on Railroads.
FINALLY PASSED Receive relating to
Tax Commission.
On motion of Mr.. CorrIN of Waldo, ad-
journed.
PETIrIoSs, bells, &C., PRESENTED AND RE-
FERRED.
By Mr.. LOTHRop-Petition of j. l.. Field
and 62 others to alter pauper laws. Referred
TO Committee on Legal Affairs.
By Mr.. EMERY-Petition of Charles W.
Bryant for act to incorporate the Hancock
Stone Co., with bill. Referred to Committee
on Commerce.
BY Mr.. Capitalization of municipal Of
icers Of Burlington for an act to incorporate
the county of Appleton. Referred to Com
mittee on Counties.
"A of the revised statutes relating to the set
Element of psupers. Tabled on his motion to
be printed.
House.
FRIDAY. Jan. 16.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. QUINBY of Augusta.
Papers from the Senate disposed of 10 con-
currsnce.
The Speaker joined on the part of the
House to the Special Committee on Temper
ance Messrs. Wesson, Foss, Pressey, Will
son, Scribner, Abbot, and Kelloch.
Ihe following gentlemen were joined ON
the part of the House, to the Special Commit
tee on Insane State Paupers: Messrs. Clark,
Crowell, Hunter, Babbidge, Libby, Hawks
and Lane.
The report of the Committee on Governors
Address, was amended on motion of Mr..
WILLIAMS. The report was then accepted.
Bill an act to incorporate the Stimson Gran
ite Company, was read three times, under 4
of v,loe of
WassoN, and passed to be epgrossed.
On motion of Mr.. Snow,
Ordered, That the Committee on Banks and
Banking be instructed to inquire into the ex-
pediency of modifying the laws relating to
savings banks as to allow taxation of national
bank stock held by savings banks.
On motion of Mr.. BRYANT,
Ordered, That the Committee on Banks
Banking be directed to inquire into the expe-
diency of so amending the laws in relation to
savings banks, as to provide for the notice
which shall be given by deposiiors, OF their
intention to draw funds from said banks.
On motion of Mr.. WATSON,
Ordered. That the Committee on Legal
Affairs inquire into the expediency of SO
amending sec. 3, chapt. 10 of the Revised
Statutes, that boards of selectmen shall con-
sst of three men, who shall hold Office for
the term of three years, one man to be chos-
en- every year.
On motion of MIR. MORROW,
Ordered, That the Committee on Fisheries
be instructed 10 iLquire what amendment, if
any, is necessary, in chapts. so and 40 of the
Revised Statutes, to further secure and pro-
tect birds, fish, and fisheries, and to report
by bill.
On motion Of the same member,
Ordered, That the Committee on Agricul-
ture be directed to inquire what, if any fur
ther amendment is needed in chapt. 1928 of
the Revised Statutes, relating to offences
against the public health, safety, and policy,
in the manner of killing and offering for sale
calves less than four weeks old.
On motion of Mr.. DENIsoN,
Ordered, That the Committee on Railroads
bs instructed to inquire into the expediency
of 50 amending sec. "A, chap. 81 Of the re-
vised statutes, that said section may read ~
follows: "When railroads cross each other,
passenger trains are due at the crossing at any
time within sixty minutes ofeach other, the first
train arriving shall wait for the arrival of the
other, il 1t comes within twenty minutes; and
each shall afford suitable opportunity for pas
sengers desiring it. to change with their bag
gage from one train to the other. And the
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