Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-04
NO. 80.
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
Senate.
THURSDAY, Feb. 3.

| THURSDAY, Feb. 3.
| Senate met according to adjournment.
| The President resumed the chair
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. BATES of Halowell.
The Journal Of yesterdays proceedings was read
and approved.
| Papers from the House disposed of in concur.
| renee.
Mr.. THOMPSON from the Committee on Ways
ana bridges, TO which was referred IAN act regu-
| atlng the construction of the Deerng Boulevard, "
reported reference to the next legislature, with
| order Of notice.
MIR BRowN from the Committee on State Lands
ana state Roads, reported resolve in favor of the
state road between kingsbury mills and Blan.
chard in Piscataquis county. Printed under rule
| LApproprIates $500
| Mr. IilNcKLEY. from the Committee on Finan
clai Anars, TO whom was referred the official bond
OF Hon. s. Z. Hatch, State Treasurer elect reported
| that having examined said bond, they find il cor.
rectly drawn. that the suretes are responsible and
sufcient, and recommend its approval
Ihe report was accepted and the bond approved.
Sent down.
MIR. DoNwoRTB, from the Committee on Legal
Affairs, reported bill act to incorporate the
Maine State Temperance Camp Meeting Associa-
lon. Read and assigned. Also in new draft
| an amending sec. 20, chap. l24 of the revised
statutes In relation to labor Printed under rule
Authorizes municipal officers to license BARRIERS
TO do business on the Sabbath day dur ing the
forenoon if they see fit. Also an act to repeal
chap SO of the public laws of 1875 relating to civil
actions. Printed under rule. Relates to attach.
ments of property.
An act to amend Sec. 81 of chip. 80 Of the re.
vised statutes, relating to witnesses and evidence
by adding fifth section, was read once, and
pending its second reading, Mr. KYEs offered the
following amendment: 1.-The provisions of this
act shall not apply to testimony to be used in ac
tons or causes OF actions now pending.
The amendment was adopted, and the bill
passed to be cngrossed.
The act relating to foreign insurance comps-
MES, was amended in its title, and then passed
be engrossed
On motion of Mr. FRENCH,
Ordered, that the Judic.ar Committee be
quested to inquire into the expediency of amending
sec chap 256 of the laws OF 1874 relating to the
commitment OF insane persons, and report by bill
or otherwise.
Mr.. HASKELL presented resolve in favor Of
Charles j. Schumacher of Portland. Printed un-
der the rule. Authorizes the payment of S35 by
the State for painting of the coat of arms Of the
State; now in the Washington mansion under the
direction Of Ladies National Mt. Vernon Associa-
ton.
READ AND ASSIGNED.
An act to enable nonresident guardians to
obtain property belong ing to their wards resid.
Ing 10 other States or Territories of the United
States; resolve authorizing the State Treasurer
TO purchase a fire and burg ar-proof safe for
the Treasury; resolve in favor of bridge across
Mattawaumkeag river in the town Haynesville
school at Pennington and Normal school at Cas-
une; resolve authorizing an appropriation for q
chemical fire engine and hose; resolve in favor of
town of Wellington.
PASSED TO BE ENGRossED.
An act to amend an act entitled an act to
amend sections G3 and 81 of chap. AZ of the
revised statutes relating to foreign insurance
companies; an act to amend sec. 81, chap. 50 OF
the revised statutes relating to witnesses and evil
dence by adding fifth exception an act to
amend Sec OF chap. 10 OF the revised statutes in
relation to the time in which assignees shall file
an inventory in the probate court; an act to
amend sec. Is chap. So of the revised statutes re-
atng to the partition of real estate an act rela-
tive TO the Ellsworth Police Court; an act to
amend chap. %, Sec | of the revised statutes in
relation to Libraries, charitable societies and pub
lie cemeteries.
PASSED TO DE ENACTED.
An act to prevent fishing in Adams Pond in
Bird dgton; act to amend "a OF chap. 9l of
the revised statutes relating to hens on logs and
Lumber; an act to change the name of the town
of Dalton to Ashland; an act to provide for the
formation OF business corporations.
FINALLY PASSED.
Resolve in favor of John Allen of Maysville;
resolve authorizing the Land Agent to convey to
l.. T. Manson lot of land in Chapman Planta-
ton.
On motion of Mr.. THCRtoUGH,
Adjourned.
TConcluded on second mare