Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-24
MAINE LEGISLA1 URE.
Senate.
TrrsDAY. Jan 2sd
DR.. KTEs, President pro tenn, in the chair.

Mr.. kTEs, President pro tenn, in the chair.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. FULLER of Hallowell.
| The journal of yesterdays proceedings was read
/ and approved.
Papers from the House disposed of in concur
renee. ,.-.
communication was received from the Secre.
tary of State trans hitting the returns of lists Of
stockholders OF corporations for the year 1876 in
accordance with the provisions Of sec. 70, chap.
46 of the Revised Statutes.
Ihe House order directing the several Joint
committees to report finally on or before Jan.
29ih, was taken from the table on motion Of Mr..
PHILLIPS.
Mr.. BRAGDox moved to amend by striking out
Jan. 81"
Mr.. PHILLIPS remarked that the order a, he
understood 1t applied to the several standing
committees OF the House, and that the joint COM
mittees was mistake. -' -
Pending the adoption of the amendment, the
| order was tabled on motion of Mr.. SHEPHERD.
Bill an act to abolish the highway tar, came up
| on its passage TO be engrossed. sdt Il
Mr.. WADswoRTH suggested an amendment
that he was about TO prepare, to make it apply to
| labor tar. -
Mr.. WOODBURY. remarked that this was
matter of serious importance, and he thought 1t
would be wise to have II referred to the Judiciary
comuittee, and be moved iss reference to that
committee. ~ "a
Mr. vINToS concurred with the views of the
Senator from Kennebec lWoodbury).
The bill was referred TO the Judiciary com
mttee. .rH1
Bill an act to repeal sections 65, 60 and 81 of
chap. IL of the Revised Statutes, was read twice
MIR: VINToN explained the provisions of the
bill He thought the practice under the Law which
the bill proposed to repeal was exceedingly op-
pressive and unjust. The legislation asked for
came from the city Of Portland. As the laws now
are it imposed upon cities and towns liability to
action for damages from defective highways,
which he regarded as imposing enormities which
| 10 nf In ha afad Iaa~,
grave consideration. ~. T. f.s ...a .l
Mr.. STEVENS thought if we passed such Q bill,
it would not be passed with the appreciation Of the
people of this State. He moved that the bill be
tabled and Thursday next be assigned for its fur
ther consideration. era aV 4rzf
Mr.. VINToN doubted whether it was wise to
postpone the matter.
The bill was tabled and assigned for Thursday
next. ff
Order That the Committee on the Judiciary
inquire into the expediency of repeating sec. 81 Of
chap Sc of the revised statutes relating to disclos
dres oftrustees, taken from the table and pend
ing concurrence with House in reference 10 the next
legislature, MIR. Vinton moved that the Senate in
sst its previous vote, and that the order be re-
erred TO a committee of conference. Gns
And the Senate so voted. --tsft
The following were appointed as a committee of
conference on part of the Senate Messrs. vinton
Of Cumberland, Stevens Of Kennebec and Thomp-
son of York.
Bill an act to amend chap. 279 of the special
laws Of 1875, relating to catching smelts in Mon
sweag river and bay, was taken from the table.
On motion OF Mr.. LENNox, the bill was amend
ed so as TO include Sheepscot river, except In
the marshes or tributaries of said river below the
falls, and then passed TO be engrossed. .ea
An order relating to requesting the opinion of
the justices of the Supreme court in relation to
the expectation of deer, was taken from the
table.
Mr.. VISroy was opposed to the passage of the
order. he thought 1t was not q matter of suhd-
cient Importance to 20 to the court. He bad no
objection to procuring the opinion Of the Attorney
General, who was in town. tutfEl
MIR. PHILLIPS favored its passage. He believed
the people OF the State by the numerous petitions
presented in relation to the matter, we're deeply
interested in the measure.
Mr.. STEVENS agreed with the position taken by
the Senator from Cumberland. (Vinton.)
Mr.. BAILEY suggested that the Governor be
requested to get the opinion OF the Judges
ior the beueft of the commission that was to
codify the game laws.
Mr.. PHILLIPS had no feeling in the matter, but
be thonght his way, as indicated by the order, was
the better way.
Mr.. SHEPHERD said II seemed 10 him unneces-
saIy to force this matter upon the Judges. He
thought 1t had better 90 over.
The Senate refused to give the order pas
sage.
Mr.. WHEELwRIGHr, from the Committee on
Temperance, reported bill act against pool sell
ing and lotteries. Printed under rule. Provides
Prison for term not exceeding two years. and
line not more than s., 600, or both fine and i'm
prisonment also prohibits lotteries at church fairs
&c, under the penalties of the present law, Is
found in chap. l2S, sec. and 4 Of the Revised
Statutes
MIR. HERLwRIGHT, from the Committee on
Temperance, reported bill an act to amend chap.
27 Of the Revised Statutes, relating to drinking
houses aud tipping shops. Printed under rule.
Includes wine and also cider in list of intoxicat
ing drinks, when used for tippling purposes
Does not allow the manufacture Of intoxicating
liquors, except cider, under penalty Of two months
imprisor ment and fine of 81 600. Subsequent
convictions after the first penalty to be Sl00 fne
aud three mouths imprisonment. Obliges every
trial justice, recorder and judge of municipal or
police court TO allege previous conviction, and
shall not fail to prosecute unless by order Of the
court, under penalty of $l00.l
READ AND ASSIGNED. l et
Resolve for the appointment Of commission to
reconsti uct the laws relating to fisheries aRd the
protection of hsh. t.3-
PASSED TO BE ENoRossED.
An act to amend chap. 3l3 of the private and
special laws of 1876. to extend the time for the
location and completion of the Somerset railroad,
an act to amend chap. 263 of the special laws
of 1876; an act relating to the Bridgton Centre
Village Corporation; an act to amend an act eu-
titled an act 20 incorporate the Maine State Pure
Blood jersey Stock Association an act relating
to the Supreme Judicial Court in the county OF
Sagadahoc; an act TO restr let the killing of seal
in Cssco bay; an act TO amend the charter OF the
Penobscot Log Driving Company.
PETITIONS, BILLS, &C., PRESENTED AND Re-
FERRED.
BY Mr.. NASH. Remonstrance Of Penobscot
tribe of Indians against any change in relation to
their election laws. Referred to Committee on
Legal Affairs.
On motion of Mr.. SHEPHERD, ~
Adjourned.
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