Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-22

its Secretary proposing joint convention OF the
two branches of the Legislature in the Hall of the
House at 10 As A. NJ, for the purpose of eecting
State Treasurer, and asking the concurrence OF
the House.
The Clerk was charged with and conveyed
message to the Senate signifying the concurrence
The time fixed for the convention having arrived,
the Senate came in and convention was formed.
In CONVENTION.
On motion of Mr.. HoLBRooK Of the Sen ate
Messrs Uolbrook of Cumberland, Rounds of An
droscoggn Nose of Augusta, Sturgis of Auburn,
Stevens of West Wateiville, Mason of Biddeford,
ana Toman Of Deer Isle were appointed a com
mttee 10 receive, sort end count votes for Treas
urer of State. --- -
Having attended to the duty assigned them, the
committee reported
Whole number Of votes lag
silas G. Hatch mad 1903
). W. Hoskins 40
samuel W. Hoskins
Franklin j. Rollins
And Silas c. Hatch was declared duly elected
State Treasurer for the current fiscal year.
On motion of Mr. WILSON, the Secretary oft the
Convention directed to notify Sas c. Hatch
of his election as State Treasurer.
The convention then dissolved and the Senate
retired.
In House.
Mr.. LYMAN moved to reconsider the vote where
by the House concurred with the Senate in refer
ing to the Committee on the Judiciary, certain pc
ttons for repeal ofthc act to change the time and
place OF holding the S. J.. Count for Washington
county
Mr.. BARNARD spoke against reconsideration. He
thought their reference to the Judiciary Commit
tee was eminently properl
Mr.. WILSON favored reconsideration, and ref
erence to the committee on Legal Reform.
The House voted to reconsider, and on motion
of Mrs. Lyman, voted to adhere 10 its vote refer
ing the petitions to the Committee on Legal Re
form.
On motion of Mr.. FERGUSON,
Adjourned
PETITIONS, Bills, &C., PRESENTED AND RE-
By Mr.. SNOW. Bill an act to incorporate the
Rowdon Paper Manufacturing Co. Referred to
Committee on Manufactures.
By Mr.. PAGE Petition of Vim. Perciyal and
los others, asking that B. c. Mathews be compen-
stated for opening certain roads in Kennebec and
Waldo counties; of ID. NJ. Mortland and 80 others
in aid of same Referred to the Committee on
Ways and Bridges.
BY Mr.. LITTLE. Petition of the Selectmen Of
Brunswick, for an act to authorize said town to
combine an appropriation for Soldiers Monu-
ment, with any appropriation the town may make
for a Town Hall, so that the monument shall be q
Memorial Town Hail." Referred to the Com
mittee on Financial Affairs.
BY Mr.. WATTS. Petition of the County Com
missioners of Knox county, for reimbursement by
the State, of the expenses for trial of Chas. I.
Robbins Referred to the Committee on the Ju-
dietary
BY SIr. WILSON. Petition of Thomas H. Getchell
& Son for allowance Of claim for rationing troops
at encampufent for 1874. Referred to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs.
BY Mr.. WHITNEY. of Friendship. Petition of
William Gilchrist ct. ais, to legalize and make
valid the doings of School District No. g. in st.
George. Referred to the Committee on Education.
BY Mr. CLEAvEs. Bill an act in relation to the
Supervisor of Schools in the city of Portland.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BY Mr.. PARK. Bill relating to the Grand Jury
Of Oxford county, [provides that the Grand Jary
shall not attend on the Dec. term of court unless
required by judge of said court Referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Mr.. HoYT. Petition of Daniel l.. Kellogg
ct. ais, for conveyance of land Referred to Com
mittee on State Lands.
BY Mr.. WENTWORTH. Petition for charter to
build bridge tide waters in Kittery. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Ways and Bridges.
BY Mr.. STRATToN. Remonstrance Of Frank
Gilman and Il others against hen On bark. Re
fened to the Committee on Judiciary.
By Mr.. MONTGOMERY. Petition of Luther
Maddocks for leave to extend wharf in Boothbay
Harbor Referred to the Committee on Com
merce; petition of same ct. ais for Incorporation
of the Menhaden Marine & Fire Insurance Co.,
with bill. Referred to the Committee on Mer-
camille affairs and Insurance.
BY Mr.. CLARK of Lincoln. Petition of Frederick
E. Mute ct. ais. for normal school in northern
Maine Oh OaNlu D lcusity CT. III anu Va
same. Referred to the Committee on Education;
Of Joseph Socialism ct ais. of the Penobscot tribe
of Indians, for appropriation from Indian Fund to
purchase seed for the spring Of rs; of Sabatis
Dana and 80 others of the Penobscot Tribe of In
dans for repeal of part of g chap. l03 Of the
resolves of 81; of same for increase Of allowance
to widows; of Sopetis NOVEL; and 81 others for
for unexpended part of appropriation Of last year
for agricultural purposes; remonstrance Of sabat,
is Dana and 81 others against appropriation to
build Watch House on Oldtown Island. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
BY Mr.. PAYNE, An act Cor the protection Of fish
in Chases Pond. Referred to the Committee on
Fisheries.
By Mr.. WAKEFIELD, Remonstrance Of ii. W.
Bryant and SO others against the petition present
ed by Mr.. Wilson of Bangor for amendment of
act for the prevention of cruelty to animals. Re-
ferrcd to the Committee on Agriculture.
By Mr.. RANDALL, Petition of inhabitants Of
Moro plantation for act of incorporation; remon-
STRANGE of inhabitants of Moro plantation against
the same. Referred to the Committee on Towns.
BY Mr.. ALLEN, Petition Of S. II. Bradbury ct
ais, for repeal of Calais Court Bill. Referred to
the Committee on Legal Affairs.
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