Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-31

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Committee Hearings.
The Insurance Committee gave a hearing on
the bill TO admit into the State, for the purpose Of
doing business, in the line of life insurance, "The
United Brethren Mutual Aid Society of Pennsyl-
vania." 1t is on the cooperative plan. The
claims and objects of the company were presented
AT length by b. +. Chadbourue, Esq, of Portland
Insurance Commissioner Nye. Hon j. ii. Drum
mond Of Portland, and ii. y. Fairbanks, Esq, OF
Bangor, appeared in opposition to the meas
ure. The committee unanimously voted that
the bill ought not TO pass Same report on Oil IN
regard to governing amount OF insurance by as
sessed valuation OF property same report ON or
der regulating the per cent Of value on property
insured as to prevent inceDdisry fires. Voted
to report ought TO pass on bill amending chapter
- revised statutes 50 that no life insurance com
pany shah reinsure ITS risks except Mt the consent
of The Insurance Commissioner, exceptions be-
ing made in Ger ain individual cases.
/ he committee on Towns gave Il hearing yes
terday afternoon, on petition to set oil that pOr
ton Of Berwick southeast aide of the Boston 4
Maine Railroad extension, and annex to South
Berwick. +. X. Mclntire and Hon. j. b. alley
appeaie Ell tor the petitioners; and w. j. Copeland
aud The Setctmen aud Town Agent, in opposi-
ton. No decls.oc as vet.
The committee on Legal Affairs considered the
bul Tor esta1llshlng state Board of Health.
Jud &c Shepcy OF Portland, and DR.. u. f. French
IabllsAing SUCH a board. Another hearing will be
had ON Eilday afternoon. The majority OF the
cJmmittee appear 10 be in favor oil the bill. The
committee also considered an amendment to sec.
oi chap ll6 revised statutes, relating to JsllOr
pay ior board of prisoners; the maximum sum
| now fixed by law being 90 per week, subject to
tue decision OF the county commissioners in the
several counties. Mr., Strickland Of Bangor. ap-
peared for the amendment. Is. L. Chase, Esq, OF
BIi igton, appeared 10 opposition. Testimony IN
ODpD~ItlOu "A II The Ia by
Shcr.is Libby OF kennebec, Dresser Of Cumber-
l4nd and M"rse OF Lincoln. No decision. Not-
ed 10 Incorporate the Auburn Harpswell Assocla-
tloa (summ,r pleasure hunters.)
The committee on Commerce voted yesterday
to grant /. }, Soutnard and others leave TO with
ORA" on petition Of hennebec Iowage Company
ion cerian rights IN regard TO furnishing pilots for
vessels entering the kennebec river.
Inc committee on ways and bridges, gave a
hearing yesterday GU the petition asking tnat the
| town OF Ihomaston purchase the toll bridge over
GOrges liver, aud make it II free bidge. Hon. j
W Bradbury and Hon. T.. X. O'Bnon appeared
for tue petitioners, aud Messfs. Moore, ksloch
and Prince against. Another meeting OF the com
mittee on the same subject Will be held this morn
lug at IL o'clock.
The normal school question engaged the atten-
lion OF the Educational committee last evening
Another meeting win be held Tins evening.
Legislative Notes and Gossip.
Had We delayed the publication Of our Bio
graphical Sketches one month, we should have
had the privilege Of adding one to the brother
hood OF married men. The gentleman upon
whom this blessing has fallen was useful
leg slator before, and now his constituents 10
South Lin ogton will expect him to double his
diligence
Some one writes pleasant legislative letter to
the Maine Democrat, saco, putin. things in a
spicy and lively form. The correspondent shows
hi. good judgment when he say. The band
somes. IN, mber is said to be Mr.. Roscoe l.. Bow
ers Of saco, who Was at one time candidate for
speaker of the House, but who withdrew from the
race, although he had a very respectable follow.
ng, both III numbers and influence"
The House is apt 10 listen when Mr.. Curran Of
Calais, .psaks. His presentation yesterday Of
some Of the reasons why Hurricane Island .hssld
be made town. were clear and convincing. He
had the floor yesterday, when the House ad-
journed, and will continue hi. remarks to- day.
Inc daily calendar issued by the accom- plis ked
and psinstaking Secretary of the Senate, show
ng Just the state of business every morning, is
found 10 be a most convenient document.
\ grand legislative reception will be given next
Tuesday evening, Feb 9Th, at the Augusta House
The reception committee are Mr.. sud Mrs Ninton
Mr.. and Mrs Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs. Lord, Mr.
aud Ms. Pilsbury, Mr.. and MIS-. Richardson
There will be dancing at o'clock.
The remonstrance against the druggists bill TO
which we referred yesterday, a the names being
10 one handwriting, proves to be copy oil the
original remonstIance from Monmouth, which was
copied because the first paper soied. We
glad y make this explanation. The original le-
MOIST ance is ON file in the State House
The committee on Agriculture voted last even
ng, to report bill repeating the dog law. The
committee 90 to Orono to-day.
The committee on Towns met last evening" T.
7. Pierce, Esq. of ROckand, appeared for the pc
triton that Muscle Ridge and certain other island.
should be annexed to South 1homaston. ID. N
Mortland appeared in opposition. The commit
tee dismissed the matter for want of proper notice