Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-25
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Prayer BY Rev. Mr. PENNEY of Augusta.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con-
currence.
On motion of Mr.. McKusIcK of Calais.
Ordered, That tine Committee on Indian
Affairs be requested to inquire into the ex-
pediency of amending the statute so that
representatives of the PenobscOt and Passa-
maquoddy tribes of Indians shall he allowed
travel and expenses for attending regular
sessions of the Legislature; also that the
same committee examine the doings of the
Governor and Council of 1870 in reference
to land decided to William Todd by the State
in payment for building Tomah Stream
bridge also that the same committee be di-
rected to inquire into the cxpcdicncy of
amended sec. Is. chap. l25 Of the acts and
resolves of 1879 by striking out the word
"two' and inserting in place thereof the
word ''three" so that as amended it will read ::
agent of the Passamaquoddy Indians $500
per year"
On motion of Mr.. EDGEcoMB Of Limington,
Ordered. Thst the Committee on the
Judiciary be directed TO inquire into the ex-
pediencv of amending part of sec. LIST of
chap. l2S of the revised statutes of 1871 re-
lating to killing veal calves under four weeks
old, so as to make the law more effectual.
On motion of Mr.. L,NG of PALMYRA,
quire into expediency of prohibiting by
statute the sale to any butcher or butchers,
servants or agents. any calves under four
weeks old. unless the same is accompanied
by the mother.
On motion of Mr. KING of Caribou
Ordered, That the Committee on the Judi
ciary be directed to inquire into the expedi-
ency of amending sec. $. of chap. I of the
revised statutes, so rs to transfer the town Of
Woodland and the plantations Of Perham and
New Sweden from the northern to the south
ern registry district.
Mr.. MILLiKEN from the Washington Coun-
ty Delegation. on petition, reported bill an
act authorizing the County Commissioners
of Washington county to reassess certain
taxes.
the rule to print was suspended and the bill
read and assigned for to morrow.
READ AND ASSIGNED.
An act to authorize the County Commits
sioners of Somerset county to reasse GER
tain taxes; sn act to amend chap. ia of the
public laws of 1877; an act to incorporate
the Auburn Steam Heating CO.. an act to
authorize the County Commissioners of Wash
ington county to reaseess certain taxes.
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
An acI 10 Incorporate tne ocean fark AS
ISOLATION.
On motion of Mr. Goss of Auburn,
Adjourned.
PETITIONS, BILLS. &C., Presented AND Re-
FERRED.
By Mn. FREEMAN of Linconville-Bil an
act to repeal sections and 5 of the public
laws of 1880, relating to constables and coun-
ty attorneys; referred to the Committee on
the Judiciary.
Bv Mr.. Goss of Naturalization of Rich
ard Dresser ct ais. TO amend an act to estab-
lish a municipal court for the city of Auburn.
approved Feb. II. 1875, reluting to actions of
forcble entry and detainer in said court; re-
ferred to the Committee on Legal Affairs
BY Mr.. TwIrcHELL of Rehabilitation of
James French ct ais. to have portions of
Fryeburg Academy Grant and Bachelors
Grant annexed to the town of Gilead; re-
ferred TO the Committee on Towns.
By Mr.. WENTWORTH of Standardization
Of Hon. ID. c. Palmer and 80 others of Gar
diner for change of law regarding the en-
ployment of teachers: referred to the Com
mittee on Education.
By Mr. KING of Caribou-Bil an act to in.
corporate the Van Buren, LAUNDERING and
Manufacturing Co.; referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
BY Nr. VISAL of Thomaston-Petition of
G. 7. Matthews ct ais. of Thomaston. relating
to the divorce laws; referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
BY Mr.. McKUsIcK of Calais-Petition of
W. f. Slayton ct ais. to amend sec 40 chap.
3 of the r. S. relating to city ordinances;
referred to the Judiciary Committee. Also
Petition of Mitchell Newell ct ais. in refer
ence to Indian rights; referred to the Com
mittee on Indian Affairs
By Mr.. PARTRIDGE Of Bristol-Petition of
Everett W. Stetson and l20 others for an
amendment of the Constitution prohibiting
the sale of intoxicating liquors; referred to
the Committee on Temperance.
BY Mr.. NoYEs of characterization of
Roscoe X. Benner ct als. for permission to
build wharf into tide waters in the town of
Bremen. with bill referred to the Committee
on Legal Affairs.
By Mr. BLANCHARD Of REORGANIZATION
of $. b. Hume & Son and ~ Others in refer
ence to pilotage laws of He'll Gate, n. Y:
referred to the Committee on Commerce
BY Mr.. Huron of Kingsbury-Petition of
the selectmen ofKingsbury for reimbursement
for support of state paupers; referred to the
Committee on Claims.
BY Mr.. FoLsox of characterization of
Joel Pease and 81 others Of Oldtovn for
constitutional amendment forbiddinR the
sale Of liquor; referred 70 the Committee on
Temperance.