Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-04
Mr.. CIEAvrs opposed it on tho ground that IT

would destroy the bill
Mr.. TALBOT said the gcntlcman's rCLrAvrs1
amendment had done that, and his amendment
was to have the bill dccenty buried.
Mr., BASS opposed the amendment
Mr.. DAVIS of Portland, moved to re-commit
Mr.. POWERS opposed the motion to rc-commit
Mr.. PIKE preferred no bill at all rather than the
bill as amended. But it was matter entirely for
the House. lie would like to have it disposed of
way or the other without recommitment. The
fact is, we arc on the eve of Presidential cleo
ton. and underlying all is fee ling of tenderness
as to how gentlemcn shall vote. We all feel it,
whether say it or not.
Mr.. POWERS denied that the amendment of Mr.
Cleaves killed the bill.
The motion to recomruit was lost
Mr. TALBOT withdrew his amendment lis OBJ
ject having been accomplished, he said.
Mr.. WARREN moved to amend nv striking out
in the llth line Of the 18th section, the word
"thercfoi."
Mr. PORTER hoped the amendment would be
adopted 1t would relieve the bill Of some Of its
nonsense.
The amendment was adopted.
MIR. EASTMAN moved TO amend amendment "B'
by striking out in the tenth and eleventh lines of
the 18th section, the words "ther award shall be
final 10 the matter. Adopted.
The same gentleman also moved to further
amend amendment "B," by striking out the word
railroad" In the Sd line, and the word next" in
the 4th line, and add to the 5th line the words Gas
now provided by law" Adopted,
ing out all after the third section, but subsequent
ly moved to indefinitely postpone.
MIR. NEALLEY opposed.
Mr.. kEEGAN remarked that while he was op-
posed to the motion yet he was not prepared to
vote for the bill at present bee ause from the many
amendments that had been adopted, he did not
know exactly how it stood
Mr.. LORD of Bluehill, was not of the legal pro-
fession but he regarded the bill grand con-
glomeration Of incongrnties. lie was not pre-
to nj hat tlin
table and be printed.
The House refused TO table.
Mr.. TALBOT understood that the Legislature is
required by the Constitution to pass general rail
road law. The people expect 1t to do so, and if
the House was willing to confess its inconpetency
in the matter, it would be good way to show 1t
by voting to indefinitely postpone. He would
much prefer the amendment suggested by Mr.
Porter and pass the bill in that shape. That
would be in compliance with the requirements of
the Constitution, and the next legislature could
complete the work. If the House had any deica-
cy about the matter it could pass the bill TO be en-
crossed, and then it would 60 to the higher body
who might have the ability to perfect it.
rhe motion to indefinitely postpone was lost.
Mr.. PORTER then made motion to amend by
striking out all after the third section.
Mr.. SHEPHERD thought the House had reached
a point where it might well lay the matter on the
table, for the sake Of giving gentlemen an oppor-
tunity to understand the condition of the bill He
moved to table the matter, and that the amend
ments be printed.
Mr.. CHASE OF Bridgton, moved to adjourn
Lost
The bill and amendments were then laid on the
table, and the amendments ordered to be
printed. The House also voted to assign the mat
ter for Tuesday next at 10 o'clock, for farther con-
sideration, and on motion of Mr.. PORTER it was
voted that the vote on the passage of the bill be
taken on Tuesday at II o'clock
On motion of Mr.. PIKE, the bill TO reduce the
rate of interest was taken from the table ard to-
morrow at 1880 o'clock. assigned for is further
consideration.
On motion of Mr.. PIE, the House
Adjourned.
PETITIONS, BILLS, &c. PRESENTED AND RE
TERRED.
By Mr.. Observation-Disclosures of Lemuel
Crabtree ct ais, of Hancock, against bridge
across Sullivan Bay. Referred to the Committee
on Commerce.
BY Mr.. GRANT-Bill an act to incorporate the
Sullivan aud Franklin Telegraph Co. Referred TO
the Judiciary Committee.
By Mr.. 1ATEs-Reloonstrance of David Cham
berlaiu ct ais. against lien upon vessels. Re
ferred to the Committee on Commerce.
BY Mr.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF O. G. Cook
and Is others against normal school at No. Bridg
ton; of JAS. l.. Wales and 90 others against same;
Of Granville Fernald ard a others of Harrison
against same. Referred to the Committee on Ed
ucation