Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-10

sawdust into the Cathance river at Bowdoinham
Also reported on petition bill an act to amend the
charter OF the Godfrey Falls Dam Co. Passed to
be engrossed under suspension Of the rules
| Mr. SAWYER, from the Committee on Indian
Affairs, reported legislation inexpedient on petit
ton of Newell Poll. for census Of the Penocscot
tribe of Indians.
Mr.. TRussElL from the Committee on Fish
cries, on petition reported bill an act to amend
chap. 592 Of the public laws Of 1874 relating to the
close time for land locked salmon, toguc or trout
in the 81. Croix river and its tributaries. Makes
the close time from the 18th of Sept to the 18th OF
Jan. Printed under rules.
I Mr.. LOCKE, from the Committee on Railroads,
reported ought TO pass on bill an act to authorize
the extension of tie Aioostook River Railroad to
Fort Kent; and bill act to amend an act to au-
thorize the city of Bangor to aid in the construc-
ton of a railroad into Aroostook county, which
were passed to be cngrossed under suspension
| of the rules.
Mr.. YouNG, from the Committee on Towns, on
petition. reported bill an act to set off Bartlett Is
land to Tho town OF fremont Read and assigned
MIR. SMITH, from the Committee on Railroads.
reported legislation inexpedient on bill an act for
the further protection of railroad employees.
Mr. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and
Bridges reported reference to the next Legsla-
ture on petition of Jeremiah Page ct ais for aid
in building road from Lowell to Greenbush
MI. IILpEN from the Committee on Military
Affairs, on order directing the Secretary of State
TO require OF the officers of the Military and Ma
val Orphan Asylum at Bath, the names age and
town to which they belong of all benefciares N
that institution, reported that the eighth annual re.
port OF the trustees of the institution for the year
| 1870 contains the desired information.
Mr.. PORTER, from the Committee on Railroads,
on petition, reported bill act TO authorize the
Maine Central Railroad Co. to discontinue that
portion of its track between Sabattus in Webster
and Leeds junction. Tabled and ordered to be
printed on motion of Mr.. PORTER.
The same gentleman from the same committee,
on order, reported bill an act to protect the rights
of railroad stockholders and bondholders. Printed
under rule. Also reported on petition bill an act
to authorize the Maine Central Railroad Co. to
connect its track with the track Of the Androscog-
gin Railroad Co. in Lewiston. Tabled and or
dered printed on motion OF Mr.. DUrToN.
The same gentleman from the same committee,
i on petition, reported bill act to extend the
time for the location and completio of the Aroos
took River Railroad Extends the time for one
year. Passed TO be CROSSED under suspeu-
sion of the rules.
Mr.. kIMBALL from the Commute on Legal AT
fairs on petition, reported bill an act to give the
town of Fryeburg the Dec. term of the supreme
court for Oxford county. Read and assigned.
Mr.. ALEXANDER from the Committee on State
Lands, on petition, reported resolve to deed 10,
of land TO James Phar. Read and Friday as
signed.
Mr.. ANDERSON from tie Committee on Rail
roads reported in draft and ought to pass
| on bill act to amend an act to confirm the loca
ton of the railroad Of the Boston & Maine Rail
~
Berwick, subject to certain restrictions approved
Feb. 1873. Read and assigned.
Mr.. GOODWIN from the Committee on Banks
and Banking, reported leave to withdraw petit
ton of b. Emery Pratt ct ais. for Incorporation Of
Kinerfeld Savings Bank.
Nj DUTToN, from the Committee on Banks and
Banking made a final report.
The report was accepted and the Committee dis
charged.
Mr. SMITH, from the Androscoggin County Del
ed rel n he VI 10 Satp
on petition Of NJ. 5. Ludden ct ais for a superior
court in Androscoggin county.
Mr.. HAYNES, from the Judiciary Committee, on
ORDER reported bill act to amend chap 81 of the
rev ised statutes, relating to hens on buildings and
lots. Printed under rule.
Mr.. CLEAyEs, from the Committee on Legal
Affairs, reported ought to pass on bill an act to
amend sec. ~ of chap. of the revised statutes
relating TO the distribution of election blanks.
Also reported on order, bill act to amend sec
80 Of chap GO of the revised statutes, relating to
fees. Printed under rule.
Mr.. DUTToN, from the Committee on Business
ofthe House, in response to order, reported
that the several committees W be able to report
finally this week.
Mr.. POWERS, from the Committee On the Judi
ciary, reported ought TO pass on bill an act to
abolish the death penalty and to regulate the man.
ner of applying for pardon in certain cases Sec
tons and = abolish the death penalty. providing
in its stead Imprisonment at hard labor for life.
Section provides that any person sentenced to
Imprisonment for life, who shall desire pardon,
may present q written request to the supreme
court asking that application may be made to the
Governor in his behalf, therein setting forth the
grounds on which MS application is based, and the
facts lie expects TO prove in support of same. Sec
ton provides that if upon the examination
of the request and proof the court of the opin
ion that new and material evidence has been dscov
cred tending concusivey to show innocence, they
shall appoint hearing ordering notice to prose-
cutting officers of the county where the applicant
was connected. Section provides that no evi
dence shall be deemed pertinent except such as
has been discovered since the trial, and such
lates TO material facts tending to show that the
person wrongfully convicted or that he was
innocent. Section provides that if the court
shall be Of the opinion that the person was wrong
fully cow icted and that an application should be
made for his pardon, they shall so order, and the
case s transferred to the Governor and Council
with an application for pardon. Section provides
that the Governor on receipt of the application
may with the advice and consent Of his council
grant pardon or Communication of sentence upon
Il such conditions and lin tations may be deemed
proper.
The report. which is signed by Messrs. Swasey
/ Powers, Frank, Haynes and keegan, was accept
ed the bill read twice, and Tuesday next at lC
o'clock assigned for its third reading on motion Of
;! Mr.. TALBOT, and on motion of Mr.. PORTER the
House decided to take the vote on its passage
TO be cngrOssed at | o'clock.
Mr.. NEALLY was charged with the duty of con-
death of Geo. W Getchell, member of the House
and that a vacancy exists in the classed towns oil
Plymouth, Stetson and Newport.
subsequently Mr.. NEALLY reported that he ha
discharged the duty assigned him.
READ AND ASSIGNED.
An act to repeal chap 80 of the public laws o.
1875, relating to civil actions resolve in favor o.
Charles J. Schumacher; an act to regulate divi
dends of savings banks; resolve in favor of the
Maine Industrial School for Girls resolve in favor
of the State Centennial Commission; an act tc
amend sec. ii of chap. of the revised statutes
relating to the taxation Of logs; resolve in favor
of the Military and Naval Asylum at Bath resolve
in favor of Chapman plantation.
PASSED TO BE ENGROssED.
An act to protect smelts in Mousweag bay and
river in the towns of Wiscasset and Woolwch ar
act to repeal section II Of chapter II of the re-
vised statutes relating to parishes; an act to pro
vide for the organization of savings banks trust OF
loan associations; act to amend chap. II of The
public laws of 1875, in relation to the protection o.
moose; resolve in favor of the Passamaquoddy
tribe of Indians; Resolve in favor Of the Normal
School at Pennington, and the Normal School at
Cas,ine; resolve authorizing the land agent to
convey u Jas. McCornville lot of land in Wash
burn; resolve concerning an annual census of the
Passamaquoddy Tribe of Indians; resolve making
an appropriation for the Penobscot Tribe Of In