Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-19
NO. IL.
LEGISLATURE.
senate.

Prayer by Rev. Dr. Kicker Of Augusta.
The journal of yesterdays proceedings was read
and approved.
Papers from the House were disposed of in con.
curreuce.
On motion of Mr.. IRISH, the Senate nou-con-
Cured with the action of the House. in referring
the petitions for the removal of the shire town of
Oxford county to the Committee on Legal Affairs
and referred the same to the Judiciary Committee.
On motion Of Mr. HAYNES, the Senate non
concuned with the action of the House in refer
ring the order relating to the purchase of Maine
reports to the Judiciary Committee, and referred
the same to the Library Committee.
On motion of Mr.. MORRISON, the Senate non-
concurred with the action Of the House in accept
ing the report Of the Committee on Legal Affairs,
that the town of Lime stone have leave to with
draw on petition for legazatlon Of the dongs of
the officers Of said town, and the matter re-
committed.
A communication was received from the Secre-
tary of State transmitting the annual reports of
the inspectors and warden of the State Prison
and motion Of Mr.. Irish the report was referred
to the Committee on the State Prison.
n communication was received from the Gov
ernor, transmitting each case of repreve, remis-
sion of penalty, commutston pardon granted
by him during the year 1877, and other facts re-
lating thereto.
These papers were read and sent down
On motion of Mr.. ToLMAN,
Ordered, That the Committee on Railroads in
qure into the eXpidiency of prohibiting by suHi-
cient penalties the running of excursion trains on
the Sabbath day.
On motion of Mr.. MoULToN,
Ordered, That the Committee on Legal Affairs
inquire into the expediency of so amending the
law in relation to liens, give owners of blood
cd stations lien on the colt for the space of four
months after foa, IN case when the terms of ser
vice twenty dollars more, and report by bill
or otherwise.
On motion OF Mr.. NEALLEY,
Ordered, That the Commute on Bank aud
Banking be directed to inquire into the expedien
cy of providing by amendment to sec. 9, chap. 80
OF the rev sad statutes that all checks, bills OF ex
change or drafts appearing on their face to have
been drawn upon any bank or upon any banking
association or individual banker carrying on bank
ing business under acts to authorize the business
of banking, which are on their face payable on
any specified day 10 any number OF days after
the date or sight thereof shall be deemed dae and
payable on the day mentioned for the payment of
the same, without any days of grace being allowed
and 1t shall not be necessary to protest the same
for non-acceptance."
On motion OF Mr.. MARTIN,
Ordered That the Committee on Claims be au
thorized to investigate the claim Of William N.
Quinn and others, inhabitants of Eagle Island
plantation, relating to reimbursement of money
expended by them during the war OF the rebellion
IN excess OF their quota.
On motion of Mr. HAYNES,
Ordered That the Committee on Fisheries be
directed to inquire if any further legislation is
necessary to compel the propretors of dams across
the Kennebec river Mt Watervie, Fairfield and
Skowhegan to construct and maintain fshways on
said dams and report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr. NEALLEY,
Ordered, That when the Senate adJourns 1t be
until two o'clock L. NJ, on Monday.
Mr.. BAILEY from the Committee on Financial
Affairs to whom was referred the accounts OF the
State Treasurer for the year 1917, submitted the
| following report:
The Committee on Financial Affairs, to whom
was referred the Report Of the State Treasurer
for the year 1877, have attended TO their duty and
submit the following report
We hereby certify that we have carefully ex-
| amined the books in the Treasurers office and
find that the various accounts are correctly cast
| and properly vouched, agreeing with his report
presented to the legislature.
| The amount of cash on hand Dec. 81, 1917 was
| $3.50 j32, 80 of which S2l9,04,37 is deposited in
| banks in this State and IN the Suffolk National
| Bank Of Boston, as appears by the vouchers re-
ceived from the several cashiers; DO 99S,I3 IN
| bonds of the State of Maine; and S4,i59,o0 in
| bank notes and specie.
| The bonds and coupons paid during the last
| year, together with the coupon bonds exchanged
| and registered bonds transferred, have been de-
stroyed by burning in our presence and due record
of the fact has been made according to law, VIZ;
| Public debt paid during the year 1877, $4,000
Coupons paid during the year 1917, S23l ,3S2
Coupon bonds exchanged for registered $4,000
Registered bonds tranferred, Sl3,O0O
The whole amount of interest paid during the
year was S35i,2O7, composed Of the following
items.
Interest on coupon bohds, -251 ,jSZ
registered Z" 96,7S
warrant " 40
| Total, S354 207
| The report was accepted and sent down.
On motion of Mr. BAILEY, the Secretary con-
veyed message to the House, proposing con-
yention of both branches Of the legislature in the
Representative hall, at lilo o'clock, for the pur-
| pose OF electing State Treasurer.
| Subsequently a message was received from the
IL farm fhp San Of fta
| in the foregoing proposition.
The time having arrived the Senate proc eeded
to the Representatives hall, where a convention
was formed.
See House Report.
Mr.. DAVIS Of Penobscot, from the Judiciary
Committee reported bill an act to amend sec. 2,
chap l06 of the revised statutes, relating to the
| lists and qualifications of jurors; printed under
ru lie. Provides that the list of jurors shall only
be made up from those possessing certain quslif-
cations, as to character Judgment, integrity &c.
Also, that bill an act to amend sec. y chap. l32
OF the revised statutes, regulating fees of com
lainants, ought not TO pass.
MIR. STEVENS from the Judiciary Committee on
| order relating to the collection of taxes reported
legislation ineXpedent.
Mr.. HAYNES, from the Judiciary Committee re-
ported bill an act to amend chap. 2l3 of the pub
lie laws of 1877; printed under rule Provides
that the Governor and Council shall not pass upon
the question of eligibility of members Of the leg
islature.
PASSED TO BE ENGRossED.
An act to increase the capital stock of the Aug
usta Water Company resolve in favor of Lincoln
+. Sprague.
PETITIONS, BILLS, &C.. PRESENTED AND RE-
FERRED.
BY Mr.. DAVIS OF Penobscot-Bill an act in re-
lation to towns that have lost their organizations
referred to The Judiciary Committee
By Mr.. STANDARDIZATION of J. l.. Estes and
10 others for an appropriation to repair the
State bridge across Molunkus atream in Macwa-
hoe plantation; referred to the Committee on
State Lands and State Roads Also petition Of
j. L. Estes aud ~ others for an Appropriation to
rebuild bridge across Mscwahoc stream Ia Mac
wahoc plantation; referred to same committee.
BY MIR. DAVIS of Penobscol-Petition of V. A
Sprague and 80 others praying that all persons
be forbidden TO take fish OF all kinds from Dexs
ter pond for the term Of three years; referred to
the Committee Fisheries.
by Mr.. DEMONSTRATION Of S. u. McCsus-
land and l20 others in favor OF bill to prevent the
casting of edgings, &c IN the kennebec river;
referred to the Committee on Interior Waters.
BY Mr.. DRAkE-Petiton of G.. II. Haskell and
6l others of Lee for labor lien on hemlock bark;
referred to the Judiciary Committee. Also bill
an act to incorporate the Penobscot and Washing