Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-28
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
House..
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WEDNESDAY, January =.
Rev. Mis-, IL, Mes of Hallowell, offered prayer
as follows:
Supreme Rulcr of the universe, Thy power and
Thy wisdom hath created all things. Thy light
is the authority which binds the universe together
and directs all, from the atom floating in the sun
beam to the WORLDS of light and beauty sweeping
through space. Everywhere, in all Thy works,
law waves its mighty sceptre and as Thou dost
govern Thy Eumberless worlds by Thy natural
law so Thou hast stamped upon the hearts OF Ihy
children Thy moral law; and by the example OF
Thy son Jesus Thou hast taught us that by obedi-
ence we may reach that further perfection IN the
spiritual which Thou hast manifested in the ma
terial. We would invoke, o Father, Thy bless
ing upon our Governor, upon these representa-
tiyes and law givers of the people. BE with
them; guide Them by Thy spirit in their delibera-
tons and in their actions. And as State and
nation may we by wise and Just laws and by the
obedience Of the people, be exalted in righteous
ness and be a model among the nations of the
earth. Let Thy blessing rest upon all the good
institutions oil our land. Hasten the time when
injustice and prejudice shall no longer distract our
beloved country. And by Thy love wilt Thou
subdue all evil amongst us as a nation and as in
dividuals. Let Thy light be our guide. Thy
love the inspiration of those who govern as Of
those who obey. May Thy will be done as it is
done in Heaven. Amen.
Papers from the Senate disposed oil in concur
renee.
On motion OF Mr.. HAYES, it was
Ordered, That the Committee on Agriculture
inquire whether any legislation Is needed to Sc
cure uniformity in the weight OF grain. Also,
that the Committee on Railroads inquire if any
legislation Is needed for the better protection ef
life on mixed trains
On motion of Mr.. kIfF, it was
Ordered, That the Committee on Commerce in
qure into the eXpediency of amending the act of
1874, establishing ferry between North Haven
and Ninalhaven as to allow the town Of Ninal-
haven the u iyilcQe e,tabshin the ferry land
ing in said town.
On motion of Mr.. HoYT, it was
Ordered, That the Committee on Legal Affairs
he directed to inquire into the eXpediency of
legalizing the doings of the selectmen and asses
sors of thu town of Lyndon in 1874.
On motion Of Mr. GILMORE, it was
Ordered, That the Committee on Legal Affairs
amend section, GO and 81 of chap. 81 of the re
vsed statutes as to give the owners of a house on
the lard of another in the actual possession of the
owner, the beIcfts Of the homestead exemption
granted in said section.
On motion Of Mr.. WHEELwRIGHr, it was
Ordered, That the Committee Temperance
inquire into the expediercy Of amending Sec "a,
chap. q of the revised statutes by the enactment
of provision similar to the provisions of the
United States law for the prevention of smuggling
that if IN transit. the teams conveying liquors for
Illegal sale, known by their owners or employees to
be such, shall also be clared contraba and and .or
feted.
On motion OF Mr. Snow, 1t was
Ordered, That the State Superintendent of
schools cause to be printed 1900 copies Of the
school laws Of Maine, to include the laws OF this
legislature, and to send one copy Of the same to
every city and town in the State.
On motion If Mr.. Mason, it wa,
Ordered, That the Committee on the Judiciary
be instructed 10 inquire into the eXpedebcy of re-
pealing amending chap 2lj of the laws Of 1874
relating to notice aud actions for damages high.
ways
On motion Of Mr.. CLEAyE-, it was
Ordered, That the Committee on Legal Affairs
be directed to inquire into the expediency Of re-
pesling the sheriff act so called; and IL its re-
peal is regarded impracticable, of SO amending
the law that the fees and costs under the same
may be less burdensomc aud oppressive.
On motion of Mr.. DoTES, It was
Ordered, That the Committee on Education in
qure into the expediency of enacting a law allow
ing towns and plantations in this State tina. do not
and cannot receive any practical benefit FROM the
free high school law, ON account OF the sparsity
of their population and other reasons, ana shall
raise and expend for the education Of their youth