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House Journal 1836 (30-318951-P098B.pdf)

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On motion of Mr Lippincot of Columbia, Ordered That the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to enquire into the expediency of so altering the fifteenth and twentieth sections of an act to provide for the instruction of youth, passed March 11th 1834, so that they may not conflict with each other. Sent up for concurrence.

On motion of Mr Allen of Bangor, Ordered That the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of authorizing by law the Clerks of the Supreme Judicial Court, and of the Court of Common Pleas to issue executions on judgemwnts at any time within two years from the rendition thereof and to renew executions at any time within two years from the return day thereof. Sent up for concurrence.

On motion by Mr Woodbury of Minot, Ordered, That the Committee on Roads & Bridge be directed to enquire into the expediency of repealing the existing laws, prohibiting travelers from Reding over bridges in this State upon a gait faster than a walk - Sent up for concurrence.

Bill - An Act to incorporate the St. Croix Navigation Company, was reported in a new draft - read a 3d time and the further consideration of the subject postponed till Wednesday next at 10 o'clock

Petition of Frances Brainerd & others to set off a tract of land from Hallowell to "Winthrop". was read & referred in concurrence to the Committee on Division of Towns. Sent up for concurrence.

Petition of Edwin Rouse & others for a Bridge across

Description: The journal of the House of Representatives documents the proceedings in the chamber, including actions taken on bills, petitions and reports from committees read, and votes taken. The journals are not transcripts and therefore do not include floor speeches that are found in the modern Legislative Records.

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Language: English

Date: 1836

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