Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-06
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
THURSDAY, Februar,

Senate met according to adjournment.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. STERLING Of Augusta
Papers from the House disposed Of in con-
currence.
On motion Of Mr.. Hill,
Ordered. That message be sent to the
House Of Representatives, proposing a con-
ventlon Of both branches Of the legislature, in
Representatives Hall, at li.l5 A. NJ, for the
purpose of receiving any communication
~hich the Governor may have to make.
The message to the House was conveyed by
the Secretary.
4 message was received from the House
through ts Clerk, concurrng in the PROPOSE
ton for joint convention.
On motion of Mr.. EMERY,
Ordered. That the military company known
as the Biddcford Cadets, be made subject To
all the duties, and granted all the privileges
Of the volunteer companies of militia OF the
State.
Mr., HARRIS presented the remonstrance of
II. X. Taylor and others Of Machias. against
permitting Indians any one else killing
deer IN this State contrary to Law. Referred
to the committee on Indian Affairs.
Mr.. BRApFoRD. from the Committee on the
Judiciary, reported legislation inexpedient on
order relating to the amendment of chap log,
acts Of 1879, limiting costs to three terms of
court. Accepted.
The following communication was received
from the Secretary of State:
AreusrA. Feb. ), 1880.
To the President If tire Senate. md Speaker
Of the HoVsc Of Representatives.
Gentlemen-I have the honor to lay before
you, herewi It'll, the returns of votes given in
at the election holden on the eighth day of
September, 1879 upon the questions proposed
by Resolve ofthe legislature, approved March
18th, 1879, entitled Resolutions concerning
an amendment of the Constitution of Maine, -
with copy of the Report, showing the action
of the Executive Council therein.
Very respectfully,
Your ob't servant,
:. j. CH,pRouR>E,
Sec'y of State
From the report it appears that the whole
number Of votes cast was IS OILS. The num-
Der given in having the word Eyes" thereon
was a+,oil. The number having the word
No was 1901. SO the amendment provid-
ing for biennial sessions and elections was
accepted.
The Secretary of the State also transmit
ted returns of votes for Senators, which were
referred.
Mr.. ArwELL from the Committee on Pen
| increase of the pension of Francis Alberts to
8 so per annum.
MIR HARRIS suggested that as it con-
tcmplated the payment of money, the resolve
be laid upon the table.
Mr. ArwELL explained that some S25, 900
are appropriated annually for pensions, and
this resolve does not contemplate the expend-
iture of money directly by the legislature.
but only in the way of recommendations to
the Pension department.
Mr.. DINGLEY had no doubt of the merits
of this case, but he thought if the doors were
opened. we should have numerous applica-
tions Of the kind.
The resolve was laid upon the table. and
subsequently called up BY Mr.. HARRIS.
Mr.. ArwELL explained the position of az
fairs. Alberts had become injured while
firing salute on the surrender of Lee. hav-
ing one ofhis arms taken of and the other hand
crippled. He had applied to the United
States government for a pension, but had
been denied. The salute was fred in 1865.
and under rules of Provost Marshal. He was
then in service and performed his duties I'M
der orders, and in the line of his duty.
Mr.. PArrES said this case was before the
Senate last year, but was shosn his mistake
by Senator Atwell.
MIR. HARRIS was fully satisfied that thi.
vas meritorious case, aud that the resolve
should pass
Mr.. DEARBORN took the same view. and
the report of the committee was then accent,
ed.
Bill authorizing the Lake Auburn Mineral
Springs Company to navigate Auburn Lake.
came up on its passage. and was laid on
the table, on motion of Mr.. BARRETT. who
desired to offer amendments
The act additional TO sec. 10 chap. 10. of the
revised statutes, rs amended by chan. "A of
the public laws of ISIS. relieving from the
provisions of the law the road from Guilfori
village TO Moosehead Lake, coming up on its
passage to he engrossed. vas laid on the IA
bile.
Mr.. HAwss, from the Committee on Fl.
nancial Affairs, reported that the committee
had examined the bond Of Treasurer Hol.
becok. and found the same sufficient. Report
accepted and the bond approved
Mr.. HAMS. from the Committee on Local
Affairs. to which was referred the petition of
A. II. Burbank and others. paving for the
settlement of certain cases by arbitration. re-
ported that the petitioners have leave TO with.
draw. Accepted.
READ AND ASSIGNED.
Act to amend sec. .. chap. 81 revised stat
utes, relating to days of grace; resolve in IA
sor OF John Anderson of Island Falls.
PASSED TO BE ExeRosssp.
An act to compel certain officers to deliver
to their successors all property aad papers
IN their hands belonging to the State.
The time having arrived for the Joint con- |
venfion which had been proposed. the Sena. |
tors proceeded to the hall Of the House.
lSee House report.
The Senate having returned.