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Senate Journal 1837 (30-318514-P030A.pdf)
Friday, Jan. 13. 50.
Petition of Abiel H. Kennedy and others, and Mark Trafton, Agent in behalf of the Penobscot Indians, praying that an Indian Manual Labor School may be established on Orson Island; -"- of Eleazer Packard and others, praying for a High School in Houlton, severally read and referred to the Committee on Literature and Literary Institutions: Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.
Bill additional for the regulation of Banks and Banking; -"- for the further regulation of Banks; -"- additional to increase the tax on banks; -"- to incorporate the Maine Farmer's Loan and Trust Company; Petition of George Stevens and others, for a bank at Bluehill; -"- of William Vance and others for a bank and High School at Readfield severally read and referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.
Resolve respecting the reduction of toll on Vaughan's Bridge; Bill prescribing the mode of making and repairing public highways; Petition of Nathaniel Dingley and others, praying for a Charter to build a Bridge across Kennebec River at Winslow; -"- of David Bronson and others, praying
Description: The journal of the Senate 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: 1837
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