Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-01-20

mouth Mutual Fire Insurance Company for an
act additional TO the act of incorpor alton,
which was referred TO Committee on Mercan-
tile Affairs and Insurance. Authority is asked
by the directors TO cancel all out standing poll
cies in the first class and close its business.
HOUSE.
Tuesday.
Committees, whose names appear in another
column. were appointed.
On motion of Mr.. kyes of Franklin. the Sec
rotary fthe Convention was appointed 10 not
ifl Hons. Il. A. Preble and solomon Stanley
councillors Elect of the formation of conycn-
ton and it, purpose.
In the House. II WAS ordered that the Secre-
iary OF state furnish one copy of acts and re-
solves of 1873. for each member of the present
Legislature.
Also that a Committee be appointed to con-
slider the duties imposed on the Legislature by
the recent amendment relating to corpor aiiOns.
Mr.. Porter. who presented the above. waiv-
ed all claims to the charmanships of the Com
mittee.
PETITIONS, BILLS, &c. Presented AND RE-
FERRED.
By Mr.. Brown of Oldtown-Crelcniial- of
Joseph Francis, representative OF the Penoh-
scot tribe of Indians. Referred TO the Commit
tee on Indian Affairs.
BY Mr.. Pike Of Caais-Petition Of Isaac
Hacker and ~ others, for 4 railroad in Aro0s-
took county. Referred to the Committee on
Railroads also bill AN act TO incorporate the
Maine Red Granite Co. Referred TO the Com
miiiee on Manufactures.
by Mr.. Dutton of Lewiston-Bill an act to
amend sec. Of chap. 81 OF the Revised Stat
utes, relating 10 auctioneers. Referred TO the
Committee on the Judiciary also bill an act 10
incorporate the Benz amin Franklin Coopcra-
tive Association Of Lewiston. Referred 10 the
Committee on Mercantile Affair, and Insur-
ance.
BY Mr.. Blaisdeil OF Franklin-Petition Of G.
g. Guptill Of Gouldsboro', for leave 10 build q
wharf into tide waters at Winter HarbOr. Re
ierred to the Committee on Commerce.
BY Mr.. Pillsbury of Farmngton-Petiton Of
Amos uobb, ct al. of Pennington, for an act
TO prevent the taking or. killing Of fish in Hobbs
pond in Pennington, with bill. Referred 10
the Committee on Fisheries.
BY Mr.. seaward Of NATURALIZATION Of John
Neal ct ais. for leave TO build and eNterd a
wharf into tide waters VI PiscstaquIs river at
kittcry. Referred 10 the Committee on Com
merce.
By Mr.. Reed bf Reconsideration Of Abra-
ham {. fernad ct ais. Of Cranberry Isle, for
leave TO build hsh weirs in said town: Of Gil
bert II. Manchcsi er ei ais. Of Mt. Desert, Tor
leave 10 build fish weirs in Somes Sound. Re
ferred TO the Committee on Fisheries.
BY Nr. Cooper-Petition Of Henry Erskine
and lj9 tothers. for division Of the town OF
Montvllle. Referred 10 the Commute ON
Towns.
BY Mr. Phillips OF orrington-Petition of
Leonard \. Patterson. for land. Referred 10
the Committee on State Lands.
By Mr.. Hume Of Eastport-Petition OF J. NJ.
Iiyermore ct al. Of EastpOrt, Tor change of
charter Of the Bangor and Calais Shore Line
K. Il. Co. To construct branch line from
the trunk line at Pemproke, running through
the town Of Perry to PASSPORT. Referred 10
the Committee ON Railroads.
BY Mr.. Heating of WarreD.-Petition OF
Warren Baptist society to transfer real and
personal property. Referred 10 the Commit
Tee ON The Judiciary.
SENATE
Wedne sday.
Papers Of the House We're disposed of in
concurrence.
A bill 10 reduce the rate Of interest from the
House was referred 10 the Committee on finan.
cial Affair.".
Committee on Senatorial votes submitted
their report, and John Y. Donworth, having
received majority was elected.
Resolve III favor of economy in public expen-
ditures, came from the House and was passed.
ON motion Of Mr.. Wheelwright,
Ordered, That the Committee on Banks and
Banking he requested to report eNpediency OF
repeating charters granted 10 banking institu.
tons. which have not yet commenced business
| save the Cumberland County Saving Bank.
copy OF communication from the british
Minister at Washington was read. II relates
TO legislature for the protection and increase OF
| fish, fNquenting in the frontier waters of L
| 5. and Canada. Referred 10 Committee on
] Federal Relations
A bill was presented by Mr.. Thurough for
the incorporation of the town of Lakeyiile
Referred to Committee on Towns
| Petition by Mr.. French for protection of Il IN
in towns of Wayne, Winthrop and Monmouth
Referred TO Committee on Fisheries.
HOUSE.
Wednesday
| Mr.. Floyd motioned. That the Com. on Ju-
! dietary authorize rewards to be offered by tht
| Attorney General. TO secure more sure arrest
and punishment of those who commit robber-
| les IN this State. Also that bill be presentet
! TO the legislature, TO secure better protection
| against Migrants and tramps.
| Petition OF Thomas Davis ct ais, of Mt Des
| ert, was presented for leave TO said Davis I,
| build a fish wier between Bear Island and Mt
Desert, with bill for same. Referred to Com
| on Fisheries,
Mr.. Sargent presented petition Of Geo. b.
| Flye ct ais, TO build fish weir in the tide wa
tiers OF Buehill Bay, on Flye's Bar. Referred
| Com. on Fisheries
| SENATE.
Thursday.
The annual report Of the bank examiner TO
| 1870 was transmitted.
The consideration Of matters mentioned il
the Governors Message was referred TO appro
PIRATE Committees.
Thursday.
A communication from j. p. Cilley signifie
his acceptance of the office of Adjutant GeneI
al.
The bill to reduce the rate of interest wa
referred to Com. ON Financial Affairs
On motion of Mr.. Frank, it was
Ordered, That the Committee on the Judc
larry be directed to inquire whether any legis
latiOn is eXpedient under the amended con SIT
tuition, authorizing the legislature to preserlb
ts<., t.ts.r go IL
applications for pardon; also ,that the sam
committee be directed to inquire into the eX
pediency of aboiishing the death penalty, an
prescribing by law such regulations relative t
the manner OF applying for pardon in cases o
persons convicted Of murder, that the 'conyic
will not obtain pardon except upon newly dis
covered and material evidence, tending exclu
sively to show his innocence.
On motion Mr. Fogler, it was
Ordered, That the Committee on the JudiC
and defining chap. 227 of the pnblic laws
1874, relating to processes and duties Of Count
Commissioners. Gt.l
Mr.. Fellows offered the following, whie
was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Ordered, That the State Treasurer be author
lied to procure fire and burglar.proof sal
for the better protection of the books and prof.
erty Of the State, and that an appropriation 6
made for that purpose. w
On motion of Mr.. Hamilton, it was
|
ture be instructed to inquire into the exped
eney OF passing law requiring the destructio
Of thistles and weeds in the public highway
: and on the location Of railroads.
!, On motion Of Mr.. Bass, It was
Ordered, That committee appointed to col
tract for the State printing, be Instructed to AZ
vertise for proposals for the same, and repO
to this House before making q contract.
On motion of Mr.. Grant. 1t was
Ordered. That the Committee on RefOrl
School be directed to visit the Industrial scho
for Girls at HallOwell, and report the cOnditiO
of that institution. - fitF
On motion Of Mr.. Porter, it was
Ordered, Thai the Committee on the Judi
larry be directed to inquire whether filrth,
legislation Is not necessary to secure prom
administration Of justice to the people of tt
State, in pursuance of sec. 10 Of article LIST
the Constitution Of this State.
, On motion of Mr.. Hume, Il was
Ordered, That the Committee on Fisheri,
be directed to inquire into the expediency
y passing general law for the protection
planting oysters.
On motion of Mr.. Cleaves, it was
I Ordered, That the Committee on Legal A