Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-26
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Mo>DAY, Jan. -.
Prayer 10y KEy. MIR. SrRATToN of AuguSa.
Papers from the Senate Opposed of in coacut
renee.
Senate order relating to the creation of q joint
select committee TO consider in what manner the
expenses of the State can he reduced was read
and laid on the table, on motion of Mr. HAYES.
On motion ef Mr.. CLEAVEs, it was
Ordered, That the Committee on the judiciary
be directed to inquire into the eNpediency OF
amending 65 chap. Is of the revised statutes,
and acts additional thereto, relating 10 damages
on highways.
On motion Of Mr.. kEEoAN, il was
Ordered, That the same Committee be directed
to inquire whether any further legislation is nee
essary in relation to the pay Of stenographic ,e-
porters of the cour; for writing out their short
hand reports.
On motion Of Mr. LAWYER, 1t was
ordered, That the same committee be instruct
ed to so amend the laws as regards damages on
highways tina. 10 person can MAINTAIN an ac-
ton for damages unless the selectmen or road
commissioners, at least one of their number, be
previously notified of the defect in said way.
On motion Of Mr. WHITE, it was
Ordered, That the Committee on Legal Affairs
be directed to inquire If any further Legislation Is
necessary for the protection of pedestrians on
highways, and for the prevention of fast driving
of horses within the limits of cities and Villages.
On motion of Mr.. MERRILL, it was
Ordered, That the Committee on Ways and
Bridges inquire into the expediency of recon-
mending the passage Of law, providing tina. all
bridges now existing, and hereafter required for
public travel in this State On any county road
whose cost shall be $500 or more, shall hereafter
be built maintained and kept i'll repair at the eN-
pense of the county in which sad bridge or
bridges are located.
On motion of Mr.. NOsE, it was
Ordered, That the Committee on the Judiciary
be directed to inquire into the expectancy OF pro-
vidng by statute, that the evidence in equity
suits may be taken at the trial couits before the
presiding justice, and reported by the official re-
porter.
On motion of Mr.. NORTH, it was
Ordered, That the same committee be directed
to INQUIRE whether any further legislation is nee
essary to protect the rights of parties in courts
against the misconduct of Jurors; also that the
same committee be directed to inquire whether
any further legislation is necessary to prevent
the judges of courts from expressing their opinion
on the facts in cases on trial before jures.
Mr.. CLEAvEs, from the Committee on the Judi
cary, reported ought to pass on bill an act elat-
ing to schools in the city of Portland. Laid on
the table and ordered to be printed on motion Of
Mr. CLEAvEs.
Mr.. BARKER, from the Committee on State
Lands reported in a new draft and ought to pass
on resolve IN favor CT roads passing through In
dian Township in the county OF Washington.
[Appropriates STOOL Read and assigned.
Mr.. RANDALL, from the Committee ON State
Lands on petitions for deeds of land reported re-
solves in favor of John a. Rowe and Thomas
Ball. Read and assigned.
READ AND ASSIGNED.
An act to incorporte the Winterport Cheese and
Butter Factory; an act to incorporate the Morrill,
Cheese and Butter Factory an act to amend chap
300 of the laws of 10. relating to the Maine Pou-
try Association; an act relating to the fencing Of
railroads.
PASSED TO DE ENGRossED.
An act to amend sec. I, chap. 81 Of the revised
statutes relating to liens on vessels; an act add-
tional to an act to confer certain powers on the
city of Portland; on act to incorporate the Calais
Trotting Park Association; an act to incorporate
the East Machias Camp Meeting Association; an
act to incorporate the Maine State Association for
the protection of fish.
On motion Mr.. MARTIN the House
Adjourned
BILLS, PETITIONS, &C., PRESENTED AND Re-
FERRED.
BY Mr.. POWERS, Petition of James Johnston
for pension. Referred to the Committee on Pen
sions Petition of James Timony ct ais. for aid to
build bridge across the East Branch of Malta
wamkeag river; of Andrew X. Higgins of Oak
field for deed OF lot No. 81 in Oakland !;
of Sabine f. Berry ct ais. for deed of lot No.
IL, Township Range g. Referred to the Com
mttee on State Lands Petition of the Select
men of Amity to have the doings of said town
egalized. Referred to the Committee on Legal
Affairs. Petition of NJ. +. Rice ct ais. for act OF
incorporation as the Bridgewater Cheese Manu-
featuring Co. Referred to the Committee en- Man
ufactures.
BY Mr.. MARTIN, Petition of John McIntire and
l6 others for amendment of sections Is and 81
chap II of the revised statutes relating to meeting
houses. Referred to the Committee on the Judi
ciary.
BY Mr.. CLEAvEs, Bill an act to incorporate the
Portland Safe Deposit Co, with capital not en-
ceeding 100000. Referred to the Committee on
Banks and Banking.
BY Mr.. TRUE, Petition of Henry B. Cleaves, ct.
al. to extend and maintain wharf from Little
Chebeague Island into tide waters of Casco Bay.
Referred to Committee on Commerce.
BY Mr.. HAYES, Petition Of the Portland stone
Ware Co.. for increase of capital stock, with bill.
Referred to the Committee on Mercantile Affairs
and Insurance.
By Mr.. GLE, Petition of s. E. Bryant for an
act of incorporation for the Armdal Mutual telicf
Society. Referredt to the Committee on Legal Al
fairs.
BY Mr.. IoYT Petition Of the citizens Of Carl
bou for grant of land to aid in building the Aroos-
took River Railroad Of citizens of Fl. Fairfield
in aid of same of John Startling for compensation
for labor done on highway Reieuedto the COM
mittee on State Lands
BY Mr.. TRICKEY, Petition of ID. w. Kincald, ct.
ais. of Cape Elizabeth, to be Incorporated for the
purpose OF running steam ferry between Port
land and Cape Elizabeth. Referred to the Com
mittee on Ways and Bridges.
By Mr.. NUTTER, Bill an act to establish the
Dexter Park Association. Referred to the Com
mittee on Agriculture. Bill an act to prevent
fraud in certain cases. Referred to the Commit
tee on Mercantile Affairs and Insurance.
BY Mr.. TINKHAM, Petition of Luke Sawyer Ct
als. for railroad from Lewiston to Augusta; of
John WATSON ct. als in aid of same. Referred 10
the Committee Railroads.
BY Mr.. CHARACTERIZATION of j. ID. Parker and
l42 others for law for the protection OF deer on
the island of Mt. Desert; of Henry Clark and %
o,ba,a 90 uraroort IN a;l nf so,na Refarre1 IN