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February 19, 1821
The Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
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Proceedings of the Maine Legislature's Senate and House from February 15-17, involving reports on bank resolves, bills for incorporations, crime punishments, infrastructure, Indian affairs, petitions for new counties, and committee appointments for future sessions.
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MAINE LEGISLATURE.
IN SENATE.
Thursday. Feb 15
The committee, who had under consideration the subject of Wiscasset Bank, reported a resolve, which was ordered to lie on the table, and Saturday next at 10 o'clock assigned for the consideration thereof
Bills—for incorporating the Maine Medical Society—for authorizing the sale of ministerial and school lands in the town of Greenwood and to set off the estate of Jonathan Moody, from Whitefield, and to annex it to the town of Malta—passed to be engrossed—sent down for concurrence.
Bills—to prevent the exportation of calf skins, and to encourage the manufacture of leather and of boots and shoes—to provide for keeping watches and wards in towns, and to prevent disorders in streets and public places—to provide for the punishment of murder and other crimes—and to define the powers, duties and restrictions of Insurance Companies—passed to be engrossed in concurrence with the House.
Matthew Cobb and others, Luther Sampson and others, and sundry inhabitants of N. Yarmouth, had leave to bring in bills.
Orders of Notice were reported on the petitions of Benjamin H. Mann and others—of George Lord and others—of Jason Comings and others—of Anthony Woodside and others—of William Simpson and others—and of Moses Springer, jr. and others.
Friday, February 16.
Sundry petitions, praying for the erection of a new County, came up from the House for concurrence, which were severally read and concurred.
Bills—for the punishment of the crimes of Burglary and other breaking and entering of buildings—for directing the process in Habeas Corpus—to prevent gaming for money and other property—to prevent perjury—for directing and regulating the process of out-lawry—for directing the manner in which inquests of office shall be taken to invest real estate in the State, or to entitle the State thereto—and for the punishment of Adultery and other crimes, passed to be engrossed in concurrence with the House.
Bill for the regulation of the Penobscot Tribe of Indians, having had two several readings, passed to be engrossed—sent down for concurrence.
An Act, granting a toll to the county of Cumberland, on a bridge over Presumpscot River, passed to be engrossed, sent down for concurrence.
Resolves, reported by the committee appointed to consider the expediency of inquiring into the doings of Justices of the Peace; and prescribing certain duties of the several county Treasurers, and of the Secretary of the State, were read and passed—sent down for concurrence.
Resolves on the petition of Russel and Gardner of Boston, praying that they may be appointed printers of the Laws of Maine, was read and non-concurred.
James Lord and others, and Edward Capen and others, had leave to bring in bills.
SATURDAY, Feb. 17.
Resolve on the Pay Roll of the Committee on the state valuation, finally passed.
Bills to incorporate the Trustees of Readfield Religious and Charitable Society: and to authorize John Dudley and others to build a bridge across Little River, in the town of Perry, passed to be engrossed, sent down for concurrence.
Bills, to provide for the erection of guide posts upon public roads; to regulate the exportation of Tobacco, and the weight of Onions; to prevent Tenants from committing waste: to provide for the appointment of agents for demanding and receiving Fugitives from justice; concerning Apprentices; to provide for the punishment of rape and the prevention thereof; for the regulation of Ferries; for the punishment of Incendiaries and other mischievous persons; for the protection of the personal liberty of citizens and for other purposes; and for directing the manner in which Notices upon petitions, to be presented to this Legislature may be given, passed to be engrossed in concurrence with the House.
Betsey Randell, John Simonton, and the Selectmen of Phillips, had leave to withdraw their petitions.
Orders of notice were reported on the petitions of the inhabitants of Eastport, and of the Selectmen of Phillips, praying for the records of that town may be made valid.
The petition of Daniel Cook and others was referred to the first session of the next Legislature.
Messrs. Allen, of Sanford; Clapp, of Portland; Burr, of Litchfield; Hall, of Frankfort; Currier, of Readfield; Vose, of Robbinstown; Virgin of Rumford: Wilson, of Bingham, on the part of the House: and Messrs. Small, Green, Boutelle, O'Brien and Seaver, on the part of the Senate—were appointed a committee to designate the place where the first session of the next Legislature shall be holden; with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, Feb. 15.
Bills, to regulate the inspection of Beef & Pork for exportation—to make provision for erecting Guide-posts on public roads—to incorporate Anson Academy—to change the name of the town of Malta—for regulating drains and common shores—for the protection of the personal liberty of citizens—for the appointment of Agents for demanding and receiving fugitives from justice—to prevent frauds and perjuries—for regulating fisheries—for admitting inhabitants of towns and certain other corporations to be witnesses—to prevent forgery & counterfeiting—to prevent tenants from committing waste—to enable proprietors of private ways and bridges to repair them in equal proportion—passed to be engrossed—sent up for concurrence.
Russell and Gardner, and Nathaniel Gilman and others, had leave to bring in bills.
Sundry petitions for the erection of a new County were read and committed.
Remonstrance of S. G. Thurston and others was read and committed.
Ordered, That the Clerk be directed to procure the printing of 225 copies of the Census of the State.
Resolve, authorising the editors of the Boston Gazette to publish the laws and resolves of this State, passed to be engrossed, sent up for concurrence.
Ordered, That [blank] be a committee, with such as the Senate may join, to designate the place at which the first session of the next Legislature shall be holden—with leave to report by resolve or otherwise.
Friday, February 16.
Orders of Notice were granted on petitions of Jason Cumings and others—Benjamin H. Mace and others—George Lord and others—Anthony Woodside and others—William Sampson and others—Moses Springer and others—inhabitants of Westbrook and Falmouth:
Leave to bring in a Bill, was given to inhabitants of North Yarmouth, by the Senate, and sent down for concurrence, and the report was ordered to lie on the table till to morrow.
Bills passed to be engrossed—to authorize sale of ministerial lands in Greenwood—to set off Jonathan Moody and family, to town of Whitefield: regulating pilotage in several ports in this State, with an amendment by the Senate—concerning foreign attachment—defining powers and duties of turnpike corporations—and to secure the town of Hallowell against fire, &c.
Mr. Chase of Livermore, and Dr. Holland of Jay had leave of absence till Wednesday next.
The committee to whom was referred the Bill concerning Parishes, reported the same with several amendments, which were adopted, and on motion of Mr. Clapp, of Portland, the question on passing the same to be engrossed, was passed in the affirmative 78 pro—45 con.
Order of Notice was granted to Westbrook and Falmouth.
Petition of town of Bloomfield, and Remonstrance against petition of John N. Swazey, were committed.
Bills passed to be enacted—to prevent exportation of unmanufactured calf skins and to encourage the manufacture of leather, boots and shoes—to incorporate the Lincoln association of Mechanics and manufacturers.
Bills postponed indefinitely—for appointing commissioners of lands, and making provision for the better improvement, of low lands in certain cases—and respecting parishes, religious societies and public worship.
Bill respecting lotteries and lottery tickets, was postponed till to-morrow.
SATURDAY, Feb. 17.
The journal of Friday was read by the Clerk.
An order came down from the Senate, appointing Messrs. O'Brien and Morse a committee to be joined, to enquire into the expediency of causing an order of notice to be served on the Trustees of the funds for the Washington Academy, directing said Trustees to shew cause, &c. why the funds of said Academy have not been appropriated to the purpose for which they were originally designed—and Messrs. Morrill, Fletcher and Heard were joined.
Bills, to incorporate the Trustees of Readfield Religious and Charitable Society—for the regulation of the Penobscot tribe of Indians—granting a toll to the county of Cumberland, to reimburse the expense of building a bridge over Presumscot River, at Staples' Point—providing for the punishment of the crimes of robbery and other larcenies, & for the prevention thereof—for the better management of lands, wharves, &c. passed stages.
An order of notice was granted to Edward Capen and others.
Leave to bring in a bill was given to James Lord and others.
A resolve was reported on the Petition of Jos. Whitcher.
Petition of sundry Grocers and Retailers of Portland, respecting an alteration of the laws granting licenses to retailers, was committed.
Resolves, requiring Justices of the Peace to account for fines and forfeitures remaining in their hands and prescribing the duties to be performed by the several county Treasurers, and the Secretary of State—and authorizing Joseph Whitcher to convey certain real estate, were passed to be engrossed in concurrence with the Senate.
The committee on the expediency of appointing Commissioners to examine the doings of the several Banks in this state, report it not expedient at this time, which report was accepted.
Bills passed to be engrossed; directing the manner in which notices on Petitions to be presented to the Legislature, may be given: in furtherance of good discipline in the Colleges of this state; authorizing John Dudley and others to build a bridge, &c.
The House rejected the report of the committee on petition of Inhabitants of North Yarmouth, giving leave to bring in a bill. Yeas 50, Nays 62.
Bills passed to be enacted; directing the mode of transfer of real estate by deed; regulating marriage and for the orderly solemnization thereof.
Petitions of Wm. Crosby and others: James Wakefield and others, were read and committed.
IN SENATE.
Thursday. Feb 15
The committee, who had under consideration the subject of Wiscasset Bank, reported a resolve, which was ordered to lie on the table, and Saturday next at 10 o'clock assigned for the consideration thereof
Bills—for incorporating the Maine Medical Society—for authorizing the sale of ministerial and school lands in the town of Greenwood and to set off the estate of Jonathan Moody, from Whitefield, and to annex it to the town of Malta—passed to be engrossed—sent down for concurrence.
Bills—to prevent the exportation of calf skins, and to encourage the manufacture of leather and of boots and shoes—to provide for keeping watches and wards in towns, and to prevent disorders in streets and public places—to provide for the punishment of murder and other crimes—and to define the powers, duties and restrictions of Insurance Companies—passed to be engrossed in concurrence with the House.
Matthew Cobb and others, Luther Sampson and others, and sundry inhabitants of N. Yarmouth, had leave to bring in bills.
Orders of Notice were reported on the petitions of Benjamin H. Mann and others—of George Lord and others—of Jason Comings and others—of Anthony Woodside and others—of William Simpson and others—and of Moses Springer, jr. and others.
Friday, February 16.
Sundry petitions, praying for the erection of a new County, came up from the House for concurrence, which were severally read and concurred.
Bills—for the punishment of the crimes of Burglary and other breaking and entering of buildings—for directing the process in Habeas Corpus—to prevent gaming for money and other property—to prevent perjury—for directing and regulating the process of out-lawry—for directing the manner in which inquests of office shall be taken to invest real estate in the State, or to entitle the State thereto—and for the punishment of Adultery and other crimes, passed to be engrossed in concurrence with the House.
Bill for the regulation of the Penobscot Tribe of Indians, having had two several readings, passed to be engrossed—sent down for concurrence.
An Act, granting a toll to the county of Cumberland, on a bridge over Presumpscot River, passed to be engrossed, sent down for concurrence.
Resolves, reported by the committee appointed to consider the expediency of inquiring into the doings of Justices of the Peace; and prescribing certain duties of the several county Treasurers, and of the Secretary of the State, were read and passed—sent down for concurrence.
Resolves on the petition of Russel and Gardner of Boston, praying that they may be appointed printers of the Laws of Maine, was read and non-concurred.
James Lord and others, and Edward Capen and others, had leave to bring in bills.
SATURDAY, Feb. 17.
Resolve on the Pay Roll of the Committee on the state valuation, finally passed.
Bills to incorporate the Trustees of Readfield Religious and Charitable Society: and to authorize John Dudley and others to build a bridge across Little River, in the town of Perry, passed to be engrossed, sent down for concurrence.
Bills, to provide for the erection of guide posts upon public roads; to regulate the exportation of Tobacco, and the weight of Onions; to prevent Tenants from committing waste: to provide for the appointment of agents for demanding and receiving Fugitives from justice; concerning Apprentices; to provide for the punishment of rape and the prevention thereof; for the regulation of Ferries; for the punishment of Incendiaries and other mischievous persons; for the protection of the personal liberty of citizens and for other purposes; and for directing the manner in which Notices upon petitions, to be presented to this Legislature may be given, passed to be engrossed in concurrence with the House.
Betsey Randell, John Simonton, and the Selectmen of Phillips, had leave to withdraw their petitions.
Orders of notice were reported on the petitions of the inhabitants of Eastport, and of the Selectmen of Phillips, praying for the records of that town may be made valid.
The petition of Daniel Cook and others was referred to the first session of the next Legislature.
Messrs. Allen, of Sanford; Clapp, of Portland; Burr, of Litchfield; Hall, of Frankfort; Currier, of Readfield; Vose, of Robbinstown; Virgin of Rumford: Wilson, of Bingham, on the part of the House: and Messrs. Small, Green, Boutelle, O'Brien and Seaver, on the part of the Senate—were appointed a committee to designate the place where the first session of the next Legislature shall be holden; with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, Feb. 15.
Bills, to regulate the inspection of Beef & Pork for exportation—to make provision for erecting Guide-posts on public roads—to incorporate Anson Academy—to change the name of the town of Malta—for regulating drains and common shores—for the protection of the personal liberty of citizens—for the appointment of Agents for demanding and receiving fugitives from justice—to prevent frauds and perjuries—for regulating fisheries—for admitting inhabitants of towns and certain other corporations to be witnesses—to prevent forgery & counterfeiting—to prevent tenants from committing waste—to enable proprietors of private ways and bridges to repair them in equal proportion—passed to be engrossed—sent up for concurrence.
Russell and Gardner, and Nathaniel Gilman and others, had leave to bring in bills.
Sundry petitions for the erection of a new County were read and committed.
Remonstrance of S. G. Thurston and others was read and committed.
Ordered, That the Clerk be directed to procure the printing of 225 copies of the Census of the State.
Resolve, authorising the editors of the Boston Gazette to publish the laws and resolves of this State, passed to be engrossed, sent up for concurrence.
Ordered, That [blank] be a committee, with such as the Senate may join, to designate the place at which the first session of the next Legislature shall be holden—with leave to report by resolve or otherwise.
Friday, February 16.
Orders of Notice were granted on petitions of Jason Cumings and others—Benjamin H. Mace and others—George Lord and others—Anthony Woodside and others—William Sampson and others—Moses Springer and others—inhabitants of Westbrook and Falmouth:
Leave to bring in a Bill, was given to inhabitants of North Yarmouth, by the Senate, and sent down for concurrence, and the report was ordered to lie on the table till to morrow.
Bills passed to be engrossed—to authorize sale of ministerial lands in Greenwood—to set off Jonathan Moody and family, to town of Whitefield: regulating pilotage in several ports in this State, with an amendment by the Senate—concerning foreign attachment—defining powers and duties of turnpike corporations—and to secure the town of Hallowell against fire, &c.
Mr. Chase of Livermore, and Dr. Holland of Jay had leave of absence till Wednesday next.
The committee to whom was referred the Bill concerning Parishes, reported the same with several amendments, which were adopted, and on motion of Mr. Clapp, of Portland, the question on passing the same to be engrossed, was passed in the affirmative 78 pro—45 con.
Order of Notice was granted to Westbrook and Falmouth.
Petition of town of Bloomfield, and Remonstrance against petition of John N. Swazey, were committed.
Bills passed to be enacted—to prevent exportation of unmanufactured calf skins and to encourage the manufacture of leather, boots and shoes—to incorporate the Lincoln association of Mechanics and manufacturers.
Bills postponed indefinitely—for appointing commissioners of lands, and making provision for the better improvement, of low lands in certain cases—and respecting parishes, religious societies and public worship.
Bill respecting lotteries and lottery tickets, was postponed till to-morrow.
SATURDAY, Feb. 17.
The journal of Friday was read by the Clerk.
An order came down from the Senate, appointing Messrs. O'Brien and Morse a committee to be joined, to enquire into the expediency of causing an order of notice to be served on the Trustees of the funds for the Washington Academy, directing said Trustees to shew cause, &c. why the funds of said Academy have not been appropriated to the purpose for which they were originally designed—and Messrs. Morrill, Fletcher and Heard were joined.
Bills, to incorporate the Trustees of Readfield Religious and Charitable Society—for the regulation of the Penobscot tribe of Indians—granting a toll to the county of Cumberland, to reimburse the expense of building a bridge over Presumscot River, at Staples' Point—providing for the punishment of the crimes of robbery and other larcenies, & for the prevention thereof—for the better management of lands, wharves, &c. passed stages.
An order of notice was granted to Edward Capen and others.
Leave to bring in a bill was given to James Lord and others.
A resolve was reported on the Petition of Jos. Whitcher.
Petition of sundry Grocers and Retailers of Portland, respecting an alteration of the laws granting licenses to retailers, was committed.
Resolves, requiring Justices of the Peace to account for fines and forfeitures remaining in their hands and prescribing the duties to be performed by the several county Treasurers, and the Secretary of State—and authorizing Joseph Whitcher to convey certain real estate, were passed to be engrossed in concurrence with the Senate.
The committee on the expediency of appointing Commissioners to examine the doings of the several Banks in this state, report it not expedient at this time, which report was accepted.
Bills passed to be engrossed; directing the manner in which notices on Petitions to be presented to the Legislature, may be given: in furtherance of good discipline in the Colleges of this state; authorizing John Dudley and others to build a bridge, &c.
The House rejected the report of the committee on petition of Inhabitants of North Yarmouth, giving leave to bring in a bill. Yeas 50, Nays 62.
Bills passed to be enacted; directing the mode of transfer of real estate by deed; regulating marriage and for the orderly solemnization thereof.
Petitions of Wm. Crosby and others: James Wakefield and others, were read and committed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Maine Legislature
Senate Proceedings
House Proceedings
Bills Engrossed
Crime Punishment
Indian Regulation
Petitions
Committees
What entities or persons were involved?
Matthew Cobb
Luther Sampson
Benjamin H. Mann
George Lord
Jason Comings
Anthony Woodside
William Simpson
Moses Springer
Russel And Gardner
James Lord
Edward Capen
Betsey Randell
John Simonton
Daniel Cook
Allen Of Sanford
Clapp Of Portland
Burr Of Litchfield
Hall Of Frankfort
Currier Of Readfield
Vose Of Robbinstown
Virgin Of Rumford
Wilson Of Bingham
Small
Green
Boutelle
O'brien
Seaver
Russell And Gardner
Nathaniel Gilman
S. G. Thurston
Jason Cumings
Benjamin H. Mace
William Sampson
Jonathan Moody
Mr. Chase Of Livermore
Dr. Holland Of Jay
Mr. Clapp Of Portland
John N. Swazey
Morse
Morrill
Fletcher
Heard
Jos. Whitcher
Joseph Whitcher
Wm. Crosby
James Wakefield
Where did it happen?
Maine
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Maine
Event Date
February 15 17
Key Persons
Matthew Cobb
Luther Sampson
Benjamin H. Mann
George Lord
Jason Comings
Anthony Woodside
William Simpson
Moses Springer
Russel And Gardner
James Lord
Edward Capen
Betsey Randell
John Simonton
Daniel Cook
Allen Of Sanford
Clapp Of Portland
Burr Of Litchfield
Hall Of Frankfort
Currier Of Readfield
Vose Of Robbinstown
Virgin Of Rumford
Wilson Of Bingham
Small
Green
Boutelle
O'brien
Seaver
Russell And Gardner
Nathaniel Gilman
S. G. Thurston
Jason Cumings
Benjamin H. Mace
William Sampson
Jonathan Moody
Mr. Chase Of Livermore
Dr. Holland Of Jay
Mr. Clapp Of Portland
John N. Swazey
O'brien
Morse
Morrill
Fletcher
Heard
Jos. Whitcher
Joseph Whitcher
Wm. Crosby
James Wakefield
Outcome
numerous bills passed to be engrossed or enacted on topics including incorporations, crime punishments, infrastructure, indian regulations, and petitions handled; committee appointed for next session location; some reports non-concurred or rejected.
Event Details
The Maine Senate and House of Representatives conducted sessions on February 15-17, reporting on bank resolves, passing bills for medical society incorporation, land sales, crime punishments, insurance regulations, new county petitions, Indian tribe regulation, bridge tolls, justices' inquiries, printer appointments, guide posts, ferries, apprentices, personal liberty, and more; various petitions granted leave or committed; joint committee formed for next legislature site.