THE l¥ORIiD'l$ FAIR PRIZE MEDAL, AWARDED TO ' Chilson's Patent Air-Warming and Ventilating Furnaces. The following are among the important improvements attained by these Furnaces : 1st. An abundant supply of fresh, healthful, warm air, free from red r hot iron htat, so injurious to health. 2d. The great power of these Furnaces in Warming Buildings, is a conclusive proof that all the heat from the fuel is used in warming the rooms, which accounts for their economy in fuel. 3d. By these Furnaces and the plan of setting the same, there is not a possibility of setting the buildings on fire in which they are located. 4th. These Furnaces are completely adapted for burning any bind of fuel, — Anthracite or Bituminous Coals, Wood, Sfc. 5th. The substantial material and plan of construction of these Fur- naces, render them durable beyond a doubt for a life time. 6th. The facility and ease of management, and ready access for cleaning out the Furnace, &c., are unsurpassed. 7th. The plan for making the joints of the Furnace proof against the escape of smoke and gas, is in every respect perfect. 8th. Fire may be kept in these Furnaces from Fall until Spring, by replenishing but once a day. These Furnaces have been thoroughly tested in all parts of the coun- try, and are now declared to be the best in the world. They have been awarded the HIGHEST PREMIUMS, (Gold and Silver Medals.) at the principal FAIRS in this country ; which, with the unanimous reports in their favor, by the different Committees of the State and City Governments, (see their various printed reports,) together with the cer- tificates and recommendations of more than eleven hundred persons who have them in use, (many of whom are professional gentlemen, whose sci- ^MiinriiraiiMMi i iiiiiiiii III !■ entific attainments in such matters are well known,) have combined to ■»anMi—w— — iBMMMIMitnMaa»«m»M render these Furnaces unrivalled in this country. The WORLD'S JURY AT THE LONDON FAIR have also declared them to be the BEST IN THE WORLD. The unparalleled success and favor this Furnace meets with in this country and Europe is very gratifying to the inventor, whose practical experience and personal attention to the subject of WARMING AND "VENTILATING BUILDINGS, is unsurpassed. All persons desirous of having a pure, fresh, healthful, warm atmosphere in their Dwellings, Churches, School-Douses, Court-llouses, Hospitals, Stores, &c., free from the injurious effects of red hot iron heat or coal gas so common to the Iron Heaters, will find an Apparatus at our Store, in every way suited to their wants. We are now fully prepared to erect in both Public and Private Buildings, every variety of our WARMING AND VENTILA- TING APPARATUS. We give our personal attention, or printed directions, for the erection of the same in any part of the World. Also, a full and extensive assortment of REGISTERS, HOT-AIR GRATES, EMERSON'S VENTILATORS, and every variety of COOKING RANGES, including CHILSON'S PORTABLE RANGE, STOVES, GRATES, &c. We have a splendid assortment of the various size.s of those beautiful Metallic or Mirror Marble CHIMNEY PIECES. Also, an extensive assortment of the latest styles of European and American Patterns of PARLOR & CHAMBER FRAME GRATES. THE TRIO V E N T I li A T I N O STOVE, INVENTED BY GARDIVER CHILSON, Patented Sept 16, 1851. The Stove can be used with or with- out the Ventilating Cap. The Cut of this wonderfully operating Stove, will enable every intelligent mind to comprehend the great results which must be accomplished by this invention. It secures in the room the en- tire heat from the fuel consumed ; the heated smoke and gases are confined directly over the fire, and compressed into and forced to impinge their heat against the continuous tapering radiating surface ; entirely exhausting ev- ery thing combustible by a very slow process of reducing the coal to ashes. As soon as the fire is kindled, close the damper in the smoke-pipe wholly; the radiator then becomes filled at once with the heated elements, the pressure being such as to cause the heated smoke and gases to settle down upon or in contact with the igni- ted coal, thus entirely consuming the smoke and gases. The floor is warmed some eight or ten feet around the Stove, yet the hand may rest on the smoke-pipe, three feet from the Stove. No clinkers or cinders can be formed In thin Stove. Fire may be kept from Fall until Spring, by replenishing once in from 2^ to 48 hours, according to usage. When Ventilation is required, (which should bo in every room,) there is a Ventilating Cap, (see Cut,) and Cold Air Pipe for the introduction of Cold Air from out of doors. From 50 to 75 per cent, of the fuel commonly used is saved by this arrangement. We have four sizes of PORTABLE FUHNACES just completed (1852) on this principle, which greatly sur- passes all former inventions for Portable Furnaces. Nos. 51 & 53 Blackstone Street, Boston. 0]¥, RICHARDSOIV & CO. BLANK BOOKS, PAGED OR UNPAGED AND SHEET CAED STOCK, Wholesale and Retail. J ri 7) IT. ^ OLIVER HOLMAN, No. 121 STATE STREET, . . OPPOSITE BROAD STREET, CElstablislimeiit Commeuccd in 1S33.) tifltent i^ccount iSoofe M^annUttmu, AND GENERAL AGENT FOR E. LAMSON FEREINS'SJUPERIOE CARDS. Constantly for sale, at WHOLESALE OR RETAIL, at the VERY LOWEST PRICES, a large and Complete Assortment of PAGED AIVD HEADED BLANK ACCOUNT AND RECORD BOOKS, For the use of CorporatioDS, Merchants, Towns, Societies, and Professional Gentlemen. BLANK BOOKS, of every pattern, made to order with the utmost despatch, and warranted satisfactory. PARTICULAR CARE taken m the manufacture of BOOKS to order for BANKS, PUBLIC OFFICES, INSURANCE, RAILROAD, MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONS. MERCHANTS, and others, that they shall be of the best materials, and superior workmanship, and furnished upon the most REASON- ABLE TERMS. From the best sources, Foreign and Domestic manufacture, embracing superior WRITING PAPERS, DRAWING & LETTER PAPER, Office and School STATIONERY, of every description, PROFILE PAPERS, Cross Section and Phothactor Papers, DRAWING MATERIALS, and all articles for Engi- neers and Surveyors, together with a full stock of every thing for the use of Schools. Copying Presaea, Conuuercial and Laiv Blankg, Nautical Books, Cliarta and Stationery, or AIL KIKSS, AT THE I.0WS6T PKICES. E. LAHSON PEBKINS'S Superior Enamelled, Porcelain, &atin Enamelled, Satin Surface, PEOPLE'S Blank and Colored CABSS, constantly for Sale, WHOLESALE OB RETAIL, at Manufacturers' Prices. HERMAN'S CELEBRATED PREHIUM HOT.M_ FURNACES. These celebrated Furnaces, which have stood the test of more than fourteen years, are now offered to the public with very recent improvements, which render them unrivalled in all the qualities which constitute a perfect Furnace. The Fire Pot is cast with elongated cones running into the Air Chamber, which insure its durability and make it vastly superior to other pattern fire pots. A new mode of retaining the heat in the Air Chamber, and securing a larger radiating surface than formerly, has been invented, and an arrangement to remove the ashes from the radiator, without entering the Furnace or disturbing the brick work, has been adopted. More of these Furnaces than of any other kind, have been put up in this city and vicinity, and are giving unrivaHed satisfaction. ALSO, FOR SALE, an extensive assortment of new and beautiful pattern Liverpool, Ber- lin and other GRATES, together with an extensive variety of COOKING- R ANG-ES, Parlor, Office and Cooking STOVES, VENTILATORS, &c. AT l^HOrESALE AI^D RETAIL, BIT LEOPOLD HERMAN, (LATE BRYENT AND HERMAN,) Nos. 61 & 63 €oiig:re§§ 8t., Boston. BROWN & LAWRENCE, WHOLESALE AND KETAIL In the entire'' Basement of the OLD STATE HOUSE, Fronting State Street, Boston. Strangers and citizens generally are invited to call and examine the LARGEST STOCK OF FASH- IONABLY MADE CLOTHING which can be found in the city, consisting of every variety of Gar- ments, manufactured from goods of the latest import- ations, and in the best and newest styles. ~ We have also on hand a splendid assortment of CLOTHS, DOESKINS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, From the latest Importations, and eyery variety of goods^ suitable for Gentlemen's wear, WHICH AVILIi BE MADE UP^ TO ORDER, AND WILL BE BOLD AT PRICES AS LOW AS AT ANY OTHER ESTABLISHMENT IN THE UNION. HILL, LINCOLN & GEER, IMPORTERS, JOBBERS & RETAILERS swass BBItelLllSElj ©SSiliaaifl GOODS M]© mmsi ALSO, DEALERS IN AMERICAN FABRICS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Particular attention is given to the Selection of Berages and Huslins, Hosiery and Glovea, White Gooda, &c. OP ALL WHICU WE HAVE A COMrLETS ASSOIITMENT AT ALL TIMES. N^'^^-^^w-^--- SMIRTING AIVD FRONTING LINENS, LINEN DAMASKS, TABLE CLOTHS, NAPKINS, DOYLIES, TOWELLING, LAWNS, DIAPERS, &c., and in fact every article of HOUSEKEEPING GOODS, constantly on hand. A large assortment of Sheeting and Pillow Linens, of the best make; Blankets and ftuilts of every de- scription; Domestic Goods of all kinds, viz. ; Flannels, Cottons, Tickings, Cambrics, Joans, Prints, Patches, &/C. GOODS FOE BOYS' WEAR, in Woollen, linen, Silk, and Cotton Fairies. o-MOURNlNG GOODS, ^3 A GOOD ASSORTMEKT ALVTATS OS UASD. We are constantly receiving GOODS FROM AUCTION, and Purchasers will at all times find something in the way of BARGAINS, at our Establishment, Kos. 333 & 335 Washington Street, Corner of West Street, JOHN GOVE & CO. IMPORTERS, 'm- KEANUFACTURERS, AND i^ -^-=^ Wholesale Dealers In AND FURIVISniIVG OF EVERY DESIRABLE STYLE AND QUALITY. Purchaycrs from any part of the Union or British Provinces, -will find oui Stock to be one of the most com- plete and desirable to be found, having the most extensive facilities for obtain- ing everything connected with our Trade at the very lowest rates. Our Manufacturing being on an extensive scale, vre are enabled to offer induce- ments to purchasers worthy of their attention. Nos. 1 db 2, and over 3 & 4 Hichbom Blocks JOHN GOVE. CORNER OF ANN AND BARRETT STS., BOSTON. CAfe-vr Doors Nortb ot Blaclcstone Street.) J. D. LELAND. DR. T. HASKELL, SURGEON DENTIST, 86 Court St., comer of Howard Street, Nearly opposite the Head of ^ HanoTer Street, B @ S T @ M« Dr. H. is well supplied with Instruments of the most approved construction, and materials of the best quality. He will personally attend to all branches of his profession, and endeavor, by careful treatment and faithful workmanship, to ^ive perfect satisfaction in all cases. TEETH EXTRACTED without pain or unpleasant sensation, by administering pure ETHER. 1^^ Prices moderate, and all operations warranted. Advice gratis. Boston Medical & Surgical Journal. This well known and long established Periodical, the only weekly publication in the United States devoted to the advancement of Medical Science, and to the interests of the Medical Profession, is issued EVERY' WEDNESDAY, from the Office of Publi- cation, OVER 184 WASHINGTON STREET. Each Number comprises 20 large octavo pages of reading matter, and 4 of Advertisements. It is ed- ited by J. V. C. Smith, M.D., and receives contribu- tions from eminent members of the profession in every part of the country. Its contents, though mainly of a practical character, are intended to be sufficiently varied to make its weekly visits interesting as well as useful to the medical practitioner. Volume XLVI will commence on the first Wednes- day in February 18.52. The price is three dollars a year, payable in advance. Orders by mail, with subscription money enclosed, may be addressed as above, to DAVID CliAPP, Publisher. HATS AND CAPS WHOLESALE AND RKTAIL. I have in Store a large and valuable variety of the richest, as well as common qualities of HATS AND CAPS. — ALSO — Made up in every desirable form. CUFFS FEOM $1.00 TO $50.00 PER PAIR, OLD FURS Altered and Repaired by experienced workmen. CHILDREN'S HATS AND CAPS For all seasons of the ycnr. Should any article not prove equal to its recommendation, satisfaction will be promptly made. IV. W, IS II 11 T E Store & Chambers, 175 Washington St. Boston, KIRMES <& CO. (FROM PiEIS,) WIG MAKERS And Manufecturers of Gossamer or Ventilating [Cy Persons residing at a distanee can have Wigs made to order, by taking a measure as here directed : No. 1. Round the head, Inches. " 2. Forehead to the nape, "■ " 3. From ear to ear across the head, " " 4. From ear to ear across the forehead,- •• " ALSO im Hair Dressers ^ And Manufacturers of LADIES' IIAIR-WORE. Ladies' VENTILATING WIGS, Half-Wigs, Frizetts, Bands of Long Hair, Curls & Braid?, BRUSHES, AND COMBS. No. 251 Washington St. (Over Daniell & Co's,) IJ3 CE> ^ '?^ CE> KSfo VTILKINS, RICE & KENDALL, No. 16 Water Street, Boston, MANUMCTURERS & DEALERS IN PAPERS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS And Importers of Rags, Wires, Fellings, & Manufacturers' JIaterials & Chemieals. \V., R. & K. keep constantly on hand, a full supply of rniNxiNO, Letter, Cap, News, Loo, Plate, WuAPriNG, CoLOUED and Fancy PAPERS, all of which are sold at the lowest market rates. PAPERS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Manufactured to order, at Mill Prices. I|^ Particular attention given to supplying BOOK PAPERS, and to the prompt and faithful execution of special orders or contracts. WORCESTER'S LARGE DICTIONARY, THE BEST IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. Free from all Innovations in Orthooraphy, and containing upwards of 100,000 words, of which the pro- nunciation is given. The Work is recommended by the highest authority in this country, and the public .?P?1. -JA^J^J^iA^* ^Q*^ accuracy and comprehensiveneag, it is superior to any other Dictionary. J. & W. McADAMS, PATENTKES OP TUG NEW PAilliW AND HEADINli JIACIIINES, Manufacture and sell at Wholesale and Retail, PATENT PAGED AND HEADED ACCOUNT BOOKS, Made of the best Paper, and bound in the most thorough manner. Dealers in liCtter Copying:, Account^ 4c Record Books, ON HAND OR MADE TO ANY PATTEHN, FOU ANY BUSINESS, AND I'AGED AND HEADED. 94 STATE ST., BOSTON, OPPOSITE BANK NORTH AMERICA. O^VClNAt ^ON-OEN COAfe -oWGINAi" ^OVOEN COMB, COMB, TOILET AND PERFUMERY STORE. A. S. JORDAN, LATE OF THE FIRM OF J. U. BATES & A.S.JORDAN, lias removed from the Stand of the Old Firm, to No. 191 Washington Street, (Corner of Norfolk Avenue, Nearly Opposite WasLiogton Coffee House,) AND KEEPS A NEW AND LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ALL SOAPS, PERFUMERY, AND CHOICE TOILET ARTICLES, TOGETHEK WrTH A NEWLY SELECTED ASSORTMENT OF FAM©'^' ^©©BS F©K HQLtBAY PRiSEMTSo SHELL COMBS of every description Manufactured; for the superiority of which he has received NINE SILVER MEDALS. Ladies' & Gents' Dressing Cases, Odeur Cases, EXTRACTS of every variety. Shaving and Toilet Soaps, Dentrifices, Hair Dyes in every variety, Razors and all Shaving Apparatus, Combs and Brushes of all kinds, &c. Cosmetics for Complexion, Cologne Water, Knives and Scissors, Cigar Cases and Porte Monnaies, Fans in great variety. Agent for the following Articles : MAGIC POLISH, for Furniture and Paintings, GOURATJD'S PREPARATIONS, POUDRES, SUBTILE HAIB DYE, ROUGE, &/C., Batchelers' INSTANTANEOUS HAIR DYE, Clirehugh's TRICOPHEROUS, Deal's Hair Restorative, PILOSITOUS COMPOUND, (Warranted to Cure BALDNESS,) And many other PREPARATIONS, with all Miscellaneous Articles connected with the Comb, Toilet, and Perfumery Trade. REMEMBER TO CALL AT THE ]¥ew Store, No, 191 Washing^foii Street, WHERE WILL BE FOUND ALL "NEW GOODS," — "NO OLD STOCK." BOOK AGENTS WANTED. MEN ARE WANTED TO CANVASS POR Popular, Pictorial, Standard, and Religious Works, WHICH ARE SOLD ONLY BY SUBSCRIPTION. The popularity of the authors, and the superior manner in which these books are got up, both in Printing and Binding, will warrant a quick and ready Sale throughout the United States. Exclusive right of county is given in all cases, and no Agent is allowed to trespass on the territory of another. These books are sold very low, and yet pay the Agent a good profit ; and as they are not put into Bookstores or Auction Rooms, the Agent will not find the people supplied with them. Persons engaging in this business will find it both pleasant and profitable, as the works are of a high char- acter, and the Agent will feel proud in recommending them. J^S" Those wishing for a Circular giving a full description of the works, prices, manner of disposal, &c., willplease address HORACE WENTWORTH, PUBLISHER, No. 86 Washington Street, Boston. JAMES FRENCH, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, No. 78 Washington Street, . . . Boston. CONSTANTLY ON HAND, Bibles, Hymn Books, Churcli Psalmody, Chant and Music Books, Prayer Books, Dlnstrated Works, Annuals, School, Juvenile, and Miscellaneous Books, in great variety. STATIONERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, TIZ. : Letter, Cap, Demy, Medium, Bill, Sermon, Note, Printing, and Fancy Papers ; Envelopes; Valentines; Pl«dn,_ Fancy, and Embossed Visiting and Ornamental Gift Cards ; Bristol Board ; Perforated, Drawing, and Tracing Papers ; Drawing and Writing Pencils ; Gold and Silver Pencil Cases ; Pen Holders ; Black, Blue, Red and Indelible Inks ; Sealing Wax ; Wafers, Plain, Fancy, and Motto ; FRENCirS, GILLOTT'S, and other STEEL PENS ; FRENCH'S GOLD PENS, with Gold or Silver Cases ; Letter Folders ; Pen Knives ; Quills ; Pens ; Pen Racks ; Slates and Slate Pencils ; Account, Blank, Bank, Check, and Memorandum Books ; Hotel Registers, Porte Monnaies ; Pocket Books, Wallets, Card Cases ; Portfolios ; Travelling and Wri- ting Cases ; Fancy Goods ; Writing Books, made of Superfine Paper, with or without Copies ; Bill Heads, Marriage and Visiting Cards Engraved or Printed in the best style, at short Notice. All of the above Goods, together with every Description of Books and Stationery, at Wholesale & Retail, on Liberal Terms, by K8gSaiaS!E. aa[?©IBTSl ALSO, PUBLISHER OF THE FOLLOWING WOBKS : New Hampshire Festival ; The Massachusetts State Record, and Year Book of General Information for 1847, '48, '49, '60 and '51 ; Art of Conversing ; Floral Gems ; Zion ; Triad ; Triune ; Sonnets ; Solace ; Two Mottoes ; Amethyst ; Sunshine and Shade ; Maxims and Sayings ; The Sociable Story Teller ; The Vacation ; Lectures to Youth ; Consumption Prevented ; Pas- sion, and other Tales ; The Dream Fulfilled ; One-Eyed Dick ; The Cooper's Son, or Prize of Virtue ; Foster's Book-Keeping, by Double and Single Entry ; Life without Love ; French's System of Penmanship ; Beauties of Writing ; Boston Copy Book ; Ladies' Copy Book; Elementary Copy Book; French's Practical Writing Book, in Three Numbers; Boston School Writing Book, in Six Numbers ; Ladies' and Gentlemen's Writing Books, with Copies on each page, &c., &c. [C7=" N. B. Country Traders, Booksellers, Stationers, Teachers, Clergymen, Railroads, Banks, Insurance and other Compa- nies, furnished, AT VERY LOW PRICES, NO. 78 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON. WARMING, VENTILATING & GOOEING. H. & F. STIMPSON, Corner of Congress &. Water Sts., Boston, CONTINUE TO SET VT FOX'S, JANES' & HEDENBERG'S FURNACES, AND TO WARRANT THEM IN ALL CASES TO GIVB SATISFACTION. •Oqjigjr PATENT COOKING RANGES, of a great variety of Sizes and Patterns, including their ORIGI- NAL PATENT — the Best, most Convenient and Durable of any in the Market ; the UNION, or FIVE SJOILBP, ^ANGE, warranted that the Back Boilers will heat; and the NEW PATTERN SIDE OVEN S^^^^E.; ^-l of which i^l ibe put up with or without Hot-Air Fixtures and Bath Boilers. ALSO, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP Parlor Grcft^s & Storesi of New and Elegant Patterns, Cooking Stoves, &C. -r ^S^^^:^^tm^^^. MASSACHUSETTS , REGISTER ! ^- .-^ ^v^ IM?C FOR THE YEAR ^ ^-v ir CONTAINING A USINESS DIRECTOR! OF THE STATE, WITH A VARIETY OE USEFUL INFORMATION. T SERIAL NTIMBEE, LXXXVI. BY GEORGE ADAMS. BOSTON: OFFICE, No. 91 WASHINGTON STREET. 1852. PRINTED BT DAMREIL AXD MOORE, DEVONSHIRE STREET, BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS REGISTER AND RECORD. The many material changes that have been made this year in the Massachusetts Eegister, or Record, render the issue of this year's volume a very fitting occasion for giving a brief historical account of this annual. It was first issued in 1767 by its publishers, Mein & Fleeming, at the London Book Store, North side of King street, (now State street,) under the name of " Mein and Fleeming's Register for New-England and Nova-Scotia." In 1769, Edes & GiU, in Queen street, and T. & J. Fleet, at the Heart and Crown, in Corn- hill, published " Edes & Gill's North American Almanack and Massachusetts Register," printed upon paper manufactured in this country. In 1774, under the name of " Mills & Hicks's British and American Register, with an Almanac, &c." it was published by Mils & Hicks, in School street, next door to Brackett's Tavern, sign of Cromwell's Head. In 1779, Thomas & John Fleet became the pubhshers, at the sign of the Bible and Heart, at the corner of Cornhill and Water streets, and during the time of their pubheation, it was called " A Pocket Almanack." In 1801, John West, and Manning and Loring, commenced its pubheation, as " The Massa- chusetts Register and United States Calendar," which they continued until 1813, when it passed into the hands of West, Richardson & Lord, and James Loring. Mi\ Loring continued its publication for forty-seven years, in small duodecimo volumes, the last issue under his care being the volume for the year 1847. In 1847, the Massachusetts State Record, in duodecimo form, was published by James French, under the editorial management of Nahum Capen. The old Massachusetts _ Register was merged into the State Record in 1848, and has been continued annually to this time by the sama editor and publisher, — having been issued five years. This year, 1852, the interest and good will of the Massachusetts State Record being pur- chased by the present publisher, it appears in an enlarged form ; and it being the eighty-sixth year of the annual pubheation of this work, although in different forms, it has been deemed proper to give this volume its true serial number, 86. The Record of this year, in much enlarged form, (octavo,) contains, besides its usual inter- esting matter, a Business Directory of the entire State, thereby rendering it more valuable to the business community. It will be the ami of the publisher to make various improvements in the future numbers, in order to make the work a fair exposition of the unequalled institutions which Massachusetts so nobly sustains, and the important business enterprises which tend so essentially to the pros- perity of the Commonwealth. Our grateful acknowledgments are due to numerous friends who have very kindly furnished valuable information. The interest evinced in the work by the pubUc, will serve as a power- ful incentive to make it worthy of continued favor. Special acknowledgments are due to Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, M. D., Hon. Philo Leach, Hon. John P. Bigelow, Nahum Capen, Esq., Charles Hale, Esq., Charles Mayo, Esq., B. H. Currier, Esq., Chauncy Smith, Esq., of the P. O. Department, Washington, D. C. ; Timothy Reed, Esq., Rev. Luther Bailey, J. H. Buck- ingham, Esq., Ferrand F. Merrill, MontpcUer, Secretary of State, Vt. ; John G. Sawyer, Au- gusta, Secretary of State, Me. ; Hon. Asa Potter, Providence, Secretary of State, R. I. ; John P. C. Mather, New London, Secretary of State, Connecticut. That errors have occurred in this volume, must be expected, when the great amount of labor necessary to the remodelhng of the work is taken into consideration. For these unavoid- able faults the indulgence of the public is asked, with the assurance, on our part, that future numbers shall be as accurate as such works can be made with industry and zeal. Having sold the copy-right of the " Massachusetts State Record and New England Register " to Mr. Qeorge Adams, publisher of the " Boston Directory," I cheerfully recommend liim as my successor. His long experience and thorough acquaintance with business of this kind, amply qualify him to produce a work that will unquestionably give entire satisfaction to the public. NAUUM CAPEN. Having sold Mr. Oeoroe Abamb the right to publish the " RIassachusetts State Record," 1 most cheerfully recommend the work as containing a largo amount of valuable information, and its publisher as worthy of a liberal patronage. JAMES EUENOII. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1852, by George Adams, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts. o TABLE ;vwi A OF CONTENTS. Papte. Advertjpomcnts • • 337 Academii's 277 Acts passed by General Court, 1851 14 Am. linptist Mis>ionary Union •• • 288 do. Bible Society 288 do. lio.ird of Foreign Missions- • • 289 do. Tract Society 289 do. Uiiitariau Association 289 Amiierst College 276 Andover Theological Seminary- •• 276 Anti-Slavery Societies 295 Aqueducts 261 Armory 321 Associations, Afrricultural 286 do. Charitable 291 do. Commemorative • • • • 285 do. Educational 281 do. Historical 285 do. Horticultural 286 do. Literary ■ 284 do. Medical 287 do. Musical 287 do. of Reform 295 do. Religious 288 do. Scientific 284 do. Sunday School 282 do. Temperance 296 AthenMum, Boston 284 do. Salem 285 Attorneys in Ma.ss. (See Counsellors ) Banks in Massachusetts 236-244 do. Savings 244 do. Dividends of 334 Baptist Massachusetts Convention 290 Barnstable Business Directory. •• • 56 do. County, Officers of- • • ■ 55 do. Clergymen 57 do. Commissioners of 55 do. Com'rs of Wrecks • - • • 55 do. (,'oroners of 56 do. Counsellor.s and Att'ys 57 do. Justices of the Peace of 55 do. Notaries of 56 do. Physicians of. . • 59 do. Probate Court of 55 do. Sheriffs of 55 do. Town Officers of 56 Benefit Society, Boston 291 Benevolent Society, Young Men's- 293 Berkshire Business Directory - • - 63 do. County, Officers of- •• • 60 do. Clergymen of 64 do. Commissioners of 60 do. Coroners of 61 do. Coun.sellors and Att'ys 64 do. Justices of 60 do. Notaries of 61 do. Physicians of 66 do. Probate Court of 60 do Sheriffsof 60 do. Town Officers of 61 Births in 1850 329 Blind, Perkins Ins'itutionforthe- - 279 Boston Busine.'^s Directory 182 do. City Officers 179 do. City Property and Debt- - - 293 do. Marriages and Deaths in- • - 329 Bristol Business Directory 71 do. County, Officers of 68 do. Clergymen of 73 do. Commissioners of 68 do. Commissioners of Wrecks- 68 do. Coroners of 69 do. Counsellors and Att'ys of- • 74 do. Justices of 69 do. Notaries of 69 do. Phvsiciaus of 78 do. Probate Court of 68 do. Sheriffs of 68 do Town Officers of 70 Page. British Charitable Society 291 Business Directory. (Sec each Co.) Business of Massachusetts 325 Calendar - • - 5 California, business with 2.39 Cambridge City, Officers of 130 Capital Punishment, Abol. Soc. of- 295 Cemeteries 261 Census, New England 306 Census, United States, 1850- - - -320-326 Charitable Associations 291 Charlestown City, Officers of 131 Church Statistics 326 Cincinnati, Massachusetts Society- 293 Civil Government, 1851 9 do. dO: 1852 317 Clergymen in Mass. (SeeBus.Dir.) do. Aged, Soc. for KeUef of- 293 College of Holy Cross 276 do. Universalist 330 ColoniKition Society 295 Commissioners in different States- 53 do. resident in Mass.- - 51 do. of Insolvency 50 do. Boards of in Mass. 50 do. County. (See each Co.) do. Foreign 316 Congress, United States 313 Connecticut, State of .... 305 Consuls residing in Boston 270 do. do. in New Bedford- • 271 Contested Elections 34 Convention, Mass. Congregational 190 Conventions, Autumnal, Unit.- - - - 289 Convention, Universalist, Ma.ss.- - - 290 Convicts, Society in aid of 296 Coroners. (See each Count}'.) Counsellors. (See Bus. Directory.) Counties. (See each County.) Court, Supreme, in Mass. 48 do. Common Pleas, Justices of 48 do. Municipal, Boston 48 do. Police, Boston 49 do. do. New Bedford 49 do. do. Salem 49 do. do. Lowell 49 do. do. Lawrence 49 do. do. Worcester 49 do. do. Lynn 49 do. do. Pittsfield 49 do. Supreme, of United States- - 316 Courts, United States, in Mass.- - • 48 do. Probate. (See each Co.) Criminal Statistics 330, 336 Custom House Officers 269 Daguerreotypes 327 Deaths 329 Dispensary, Boston 293 do. Salem 293 District Attorney."! 4.S Divinity School, Cambridge 274 Dukes Business Directory 82 Dukes County, Officers of 81 do. Clergymen 82 do. Counsellors of 82 do. Physicians of 82 Eclipses of Sun and Moon 5-6-7 Education in Mas.sachusetts 274 do. Board of 279 Education, Statistics of 280 Election of Stat« Governors 8 Elections Contested 34 Emigration 336 Essex Business Directory 88 Essex County, Officers of 83 do. Clergymen of 93 do. Commissioners of 83 do. Coroners of 86 do. Counsellors and Att'ys of- - 94 do. Justices of 84 Page. Essex Countyj Notaries of 85 do. I'hysicians of 101 do. Probate Court of 83 do. Sheriffsof 83 do. Town Officers of 85 Evangelical Miss. Soc, Ma-^g. 291 Expenditures and Receipts of the State 44 Expresses 331 Eye and Ear Infirmary 292 Fatherless and Widows' Society ■ 291 Fire, Mass. Charitable Society - - - - 292 Fish, Inspectors of 3.35 Fisheries, Mass. ,3.35 Foreign Population 336 Franklin Co. Business Directory- - 109 do. Officers of 107 do. Clergymen 110 do. Commissioners 107 do. Coroners of 108 do. Counsellors and Att'ys of 110 do. Justices of 107 do. Notaries of- - - 108 do. Physicians of- Ill do. Probate Court of 107 do. Sheriffs of 107 do Town Officers 108 do. Typographical Society 292 Gas Light Companies, 261 Government of Mass., 18.51 9 do. of United States 313 Governors of Mass., History of- • • . 45 do. list of, from 1620- • • 8 do. of the States 312 Hampden Business Directory 115 do. Clergymen of 116 do. County, Officers of 113 do. County, Town Officers- • 114 do. Commissioners of 113 do. Coroners of 114 do. Counsel'rs & Att'rys of- 117 do. Justices of 113 do. Notaries of 114 do. Physicians of 119 do. Probate Court of 113 do. Sheriffs of 113 Hampshire Bu.siness Directory--- 123 do. Clergymen of 124 do. County, Officers of • • • 121 do. County, Town Officers 122 do. Commissioners of - - - - 121 do. Coroners of 122 do. Counsel'rs & Att'rys of 125 do. Justices of 123 do. Notaries of 122 do. Physicians of 126 do. Probate Court of 121 do. Sheriffsof 121 Harv.ard University 274 Hospitals in Massachusetts 2S7 Howard Benevolent Society 292 Humane Society of Massachusetts- 292 Idiots, School for 279 Insurance Companies in Boston - - 245 do. do. Dividends of- ■ 334 do. do. out of Boston- 247 do. .Agencies in Boston 249 Irish ChariUible Society 292 Irish Emigrant Society'- 292 Iron Slanufactures 325 Judiciary, Massachusetts 48 Justices throughout Commonw'lth 49 Justieesof the Peace. (See each Co.) Lands in Maine 37 Laws and Ke.*olves passed by Legis- lature of Mas-sachusetts, 1861- • - 14 Law School, Cambridge, 244 Lawrence Academy 277 Lawrence Scientific School 275 Leicester Academy 278 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. Page. Legislative Proceedings, 1851 33 Lenox Academy 278 Libraries 285 Lowell City, Officers of 132 Lyceums in Massachusetts • 283 Lynn, City of 86 Mail Arrangements in Boston 364 Maine, State of ■ • • 293 Maine Lands 37 Marine and other Soc's for Seam'n 295 Markets 260 Marriages and Marriage Laws • • • ■ 329 Marshpee, Commissioner for 55 Masonic Institutions 294 Mass. Bible Society 290 do. Congre. Charitable Society- 293 do. Executive Council of, 1851 • 9 do. Executive Council of, 1852- • 817 do. Government of, 1851 9 do. Government of, 1852 817 do. Legislature of, 1851 9 do. Legislature of, 1852 317 do. do. Standing Com., 1851 11 do. do. Standing Com., 1852 320 do. Legis. Length of Sessions- • 33 do. MiUtia of 271 do. Population of 316 do. Representatives of, 1851- ■- - 9 do. Representatives, 1852 818 do. Senate of, 1851 9 do. Senate of, 1852 317 do. Soc. for Prom. Chris. Knov.l. 291 Mechanics' Charitable Asso. Bost. 292 do. Salem 293 Medical Institutions 287 Melrose Union Academy 278 do. Academy 278 Middlesex County, Bus. Directory- 134 do. County, Officers of 127 do. County, Town Officers- • 130 do. Clergymen ^- 140 do. Commissioners of 128 do. Coroners of 129 do. Counsel'rs & Attorneys 142 do. Justices of 128 do. Notaries of 129 do. Physicians of ■ • 149 do. Probate Court of 127 do. Sheriffs of 127 Militia of Massachusetts • • --^.T \- • Sf6 Milk, sold in Mass • • • • 824 Ministers at Large 289 do. Foreign 260 Missions, Episcopal Board of 289 do. Home 290 278 154 155 154 155 Monson Academy Nantucket, Business Directory • • do. Clergymen do. County, Officers of — do. Counsellors & Att'ys, ■ Page. Nantuclvet, Phvsicians oi 155 New Bedford, City Officers of- 70 Newbury port City Officers 87 New England Non-Resistant Soc'y 295 do. Register 298 New Hampshire, State of 300 Newspapers in Massachusetts 262 Newton Theological Seminary 27G Norfolk Clergymen 161 do. County, Bus. Directory- • ■ 159 do. County, Officers of 156 do. County, Town Officers • • • 157 do. Commissioners of 156 do. Coroners of 157 do. Counsellors & Attor'ys of 162 do. Justices of 156 do. Notaries of 157 do. Physicians of 165 do. Probate Court of 156 do. Sheriffs of 156 Normal Schools 279 Odd Fellows, I. 0. of 295 Officers of the Several States 3 Orphan Asylum, Boston 291 Palmer's Newspaper Agency 265 Parker Sam'l D., Report of 330 Pauperism, Soc. for Prevention of. 293 Paupers in Massachusetts 331 Penitent Female Refuge Society - - 295 Pettengill's Newspaper Agency- •• 261 Phillips Academy, Andover 277 Physicians. (See Bus. Directories) Plymouth County, Bus. Directory- 170 do. County, Officers of 167 do. Clei-gymen 171 do. County, To'svn Officers • 168 do. Commissioners of 167 do. Coroners of 168 do. Counsellors fc Att'ys of 172 do. Justices of 168 do. Notaries of .... 168 do. Physicians of 174 do. Probate Court of 167 do. Sheriffs of 167 Population of Massachusetts S09 Post Office in Boston 311 Post offices in Massachusetts 266 Postage, Rates of 811 Prison, State, Mass 330 Probate Courts. (See each County) Public Administrators 50 Railroad Corporations 250 Railroad Jubilee 333 Railroads, Statistics of- 332 Receipts and Expenditures of the State 44 Religious Associations in Mass, ■ ■ - 288 Removal of Seat of Government ■ - 39 Representatives of Mass., 1851- - - • 9 Representatives of Mass., 1852 • - • 818 Rhode Island, State of 304 Roxbury City, Officers of 158 Safes, Fire-proof 326 Salem City, Officers of 87 Seat of Government, Removal of- - 39 Senate of Mass., 1851 9 Senate of Mass., 1852 317 Senator to Washington, Vote for- - 36 Schools, Common, Mass. 280 do. Normal 279 School, State Reform 331 Scots Charitable Society - • 293 Sheriffs. (See each County.) Society for Prom. Christ. Knowl- • 291 do. among the Indians 291 Sons of Temperance in Boston 296 State Government, 1851 9 State Government, 1852 317 State Prison ^ 330 State Reform School 331 Stoves, Furnaces, &c. 325 Suffollc County, Bus. Directory- - - 182 do. County, Officers of 176 do. City and Town Officers ■ • 17&- 79 do. Clergymen 187 do. Commissioners to qualify Civil Officers 176 do. Coroners of 178 do. Counsellors and Attor'ys of 190 do. Justices of 176 do. Notaries of 201 do. Physicians of 203 do. Probate Court of 176 do. Sheriffs of 176 Tailors, Charitable Association of - 291 Teachers' Associations 281 Teachers' Institutes 280 Telegraph Companies 260 Temperance Societies in Mass. • • • • 296 Thursday Lecture 289 Traders in Mass. (See Bus. Direct.) Towns in New England 306 United States Government 313 Universalist College 330 A'ermont, State of 302 Vote for Senator 36 Wesley an Academy 278 Williams College 275 Williston Seminary 279 Worcester City, Officers of 220 Worcester County, Officers of 214 do. Clergymen 224 do. Commissioners of 214 do. Coroners of 216 do. Counsellors & Att'ys of 225 do. Notaries of 216 do. Justices of 215 do. Physicians of 230 do. Probate Court of 214 do. Sheriffs of 214 TO BUSINESS MEN. The character of the Mass.\CIIUSEtts Register commends itself to merchants, manufacturers, and others, as a means of communication with the public. To those who would introduce their business to every portion of the Commonwealth, it is offered as a desirable medium for that purpose. It is our design to make the work a register of the business, as well as a record of the political and social character of the State. Communications upon business operations, addressed to the publisher, will receive immediate attention. BOSTON DIRECTORY, 1852-3, Will be published July 1, 1852. To the usual variety of valuable business and miscellaneous information, will be added some new features of interest. The work will continue to represent, as fully as possible, the Institutions and Business of the growing metropolis of New England. Statistical information and notices, from parties in the city or country, sent in during its pubUcation in May, 1852, will be in season for the work. (400 pages, octavo, $1.25.) GEORGE ADAMS, Publisher, Opficb 91 Washington Street, Boston. ALMANAC. f) JANUARY, 1852. FEBRUARY, 1852. MOON'S. PHASES. MOON'S PHASES. Full Moon, 7th day, Ih. 25m. morning. Full Moon, 5th day, Ih. 8m. evening. Last Quarter, 13th day, 8h. 31m. evening. La.st Quarter, 12th day, 7h. 18m. morning. New Moon, 21st day, 2h. 42m. morning. New Moon, 19th day, 8h. 10m. evening. First Quarter, 29tb day, 5h. 50m. morning. First Quarter, 28th day. Oh, 47m. morning. ^ J>>J9 of COXJRXS. Bun High Moon D. Daji of COCBTB. Bun 5'"^ Moon Mo 1 WMk. B.*8. Water, h. m. 6 7 seti. h. m. 1 17 Mo 1 week. R.k a. h. m. h 7 0 5 Witer. b. m. 7 25 ■etl. b. m. 3 12 Thursday h. m. h. 7 23 5 SUNDAY 2 Friday 7 23 5 7 10 2 18 2 Monday 6 59 6 8 37 4 14 3 Saturday 7 23 5 8 14 3 19 3 Tuesday 6 58 6 9 38 5 14 4 SUNDAY [criminal. 7 22 5 9 12 4 20 4 Wednesday 6 57 6 10 30 6 15 5 Monday C. C. P. Lenox, 7 22 5 10 2 5 21 5 Tiiursday 6 55 6 11 21 Oris 6 Tuesday C.C. P. Boston. 7 21 5 10 47 6 29 6 Friday 6 54 6 eve 6 30 7 \Vediu;.<flay 7 21 5 11 32 {) ris 7 Saturday 6 53 6 0 40 7 42 8 Thursday A total eclipse of 7 20 5 eve 6 17 8 SUNDAY 6 52 6 1 21 8 64 9 Friday the Jloon, January 7 20 5 0 55 7 23 9 Monday C. C. P. Spring- 6 51 6 2 1 10 6 10 Saturday 6 and 7, visible in 7 19 5 1 36 8 29 10 Tuesday field and Cambridge 6 50 6 2 44 ,11 28 11 SUNDAY the U. S. Begin- 7 18 5 2 20 9 35 11 Wednesday on Monday. 6 48 6 3 29 morn 12 Monday ning Jan'y 6, lOh 7 18 5 3 5 10 51 12 Thursday 6 47 6 4 28 0 50 13 Tuesday 36m. P. M., and 7 17 5 3 56 morn 13 Friday 6 46 6 5 48 141 14 Wednesday ending Jan'y 7, 4h. 7 16 5 5 3 0 18 14 Saturday 6 45 6 6 50 2 40 15 Thursday 15m. A. M. 7 16 5 6 13 1 27 15 SUNDAY [ton. 6 44 6 8 28 3 38 16 Frid.ay 7 15 5 7 37 2 36 16 Monday C. C. P. Northamp- 6 43 6 9 29 4 36 17 Saturday 7 14 5 8 49 3 45 17 Tuesday S. J. C. Dedham, 6 41 6 10 17 5 38 18 SUNDAY [ter, criminal. 7 13 5 9 45 4 54 18 Wednesday Jury Term on Tues- 6 40 6 10 57 6 37 19 Monday C. C. P. AVorces- 7 12 5 10 33 6 10 19 Thursday day. 6 39 6 11 31 sets 20 Tuesday 7 12 5 11 16 sets 20 Friday 6 37 6 morn 6 9 21 Wednesday A partial eclipse 7 11 5 11 55 5 11 21 Saturday 6 36 6 0 8 7 7 22 Thursday of the Sun, Jan. 21, 7 10 5 morn 6 16 22 SUNDAY 6 .35 6 0 38 8 5 23 Friday invisible in U. S 7 9 5 0 31 7 41 23 Monday C. C. P. Lenox. 6 34 6 1 8 : 9 2 24 Saturday 7 8 5 1 0 8 56 24 Tuesday 6 32 6 1 38 10 0 25 SUNDAY 7 7 5 1 37 9 53 25 Wednesday 6 31 6 2 11 10 57 26 Monday C. C. P. Salem, 7 6 5 2 10 10 50 26 Thursday J 6 30 6 2 45 11 59 27 Tuesday criminal. 7 5 5 2 45 11 48 27 Friday 6 28 6 3 24 'mom 28 M'edne.sday 7 4 5 3 21 morn 28 Saturday 6 27 6 4 15 1 0 2 29 Thursday 7 3 5 4 7 0 18 29 SUNDAY i 6 26 6 5 19 1 1 17 30 Fiiday 7 2 5 5 1 1 9 31 Saturday 7 15 6 9 2 1 MARCH, 1852. APRIL, 1852. MOON'S PHASES. MOON'S PHASES. Full Moon, 6th day, Oh. 45m. morning. FuU Moon, 4th day, 9h. 39m. morning. Last Quarter, 12th day, 3h. 45m. evening. Last Quarter, 11th day, 4h. 15m. morning. New Moon, 20th day, Ih. 58m. evening. New Moon, 19th day, 7h. Im. morning. First Quarter, 28th day, 4h. 5m. evening. First Quarter, 27th day, 3h. 18m. morning. D. Mo 1 Bays of week. COURTS. Sun R. 4 S- High Water. h. m. 6 43 Moon h. m. 3 22 D. Mo 1 2 Days ot week. coimTS. Sun R.t S. Hijh Wlter. h. m. 8 55 Moon teu. Monday C.C.P.Worcesfr h. in. b. 6 26 6 Thursday b. m. h. 5 45 7 h. m. 4 15 2 Tuesday S. J.C. Bost.,L.T. 6 24 6 8 4 4 12 Friday 5 44 7 9 52 5 3 3 Wednesday 6 23 6 9 16 4 58 3 Saturday 5 42 7 10 39 5 38 4 Thursday 6 22 6 10 12 5 46 4 SUNDAY 5 41 7 11 21 9"?! 5 Friday 6 21 6 10 58 6 34 5 Monday 5 40 7 eve 7 48 6 Saturday 6 19 6 11 42 Oris 6 Tuesday C. C. P. Boston. 5 39 7 0 24 9 8 7 SUNDAY 6 18 6 eve 7 47 7 Wednesday 5 37 7 1 21 10 28 8 Jlonday C. C. P. Concord, 6 17 6 1 0 8 47 8 9 10 Thursday 5 36 7 2 18 2 52 3 47 11 48 9 Tuesday Taunton, & Spring- 6 15 6 1 40 9 48 Friday 5 35 7 mom 10 Wednesday field, on Monday, 6 14 6 2 21 10 59 Saturday 5 33 7 0 53 11 Thursday the 8th. 6 13 6 3 10 morn 11 SUNDAY 5 32 7 4 65 1 28 12 Friday 6 11 6 4 8 0 46 12 Monday 5 31 7 6 12 2 3 13 Saturday 6 10 6 5 25 1 23 13 Tuesday C.C.P. Plymouth. 5 30 7 7 29 2 38 14 SUNDAY 6 9 6 6 45 2 19 14 Wednesday S. J. C. Lowell, 5 28 7 S 0 3 13 15 Monday C. C. P. Salem, 6 7 6 8 4 3 7 15 Thursday Worcester & Green- 5 27 7 8 as 3 48 16 Tuesday and Greenfield, on 6 6 6 9 8 3 54 16 Friday field, J. T. ; 0. C. 5 26 7 9 22 4 23 17 Wednesday Monday, the 15th. 6 5 6 9 57 4 44 17 Saturday P., Barnstable, on 5 25 7 10 40 4 58 18 Thursday 6 4 6 10 35 5 28 18 SUNDAY Tuesday, the 13th. 5 23 7 11 13 5 39 19 Friday 6 3 6 11 9 6 12 19 Monday 5 22 7 11 42 sets 20 Saturday 6 2 6 11 42 sets 20: Tuesday S. J. C. North- 5 21 7 morn 7 46 21 SUNDAY 6 16 morn 6 52 21 Wednesday ampton and Taun- 5 20 7 0 13 8 46 22 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 5 59 7 0 9 7 51 22 Thursday ton, J. T., on Tues- 5 18 7 0 52 9 48 23 5 58 7 0 40 8 52 23 Friday day, the 20th. 5 17 7 1 17 10 49 24 5 57 7 1 9 9 53 24 Saturday 5 16 7 1 55 11 46 25 5 55 7 1 40 10 51 25 SUNDAY 5 15 7 2 36 morn 26 5 54 7 2 16 11 52 26 Monday C. C. P. Dedham. 5 14 7 3 24 0 38 27 Saturday SUNDAY 5 53 7 2 56 morn 27 Tuesday S. J. C. Ipswich 5 13 7 4 25 1 22 28 5 51 7 3 44 0 50 28 Wednesday and Springfield J. T. 5 11 7 5 47 2 6 29 Monday 5 50 7 4 49 1 42 29 Thursday on Tuesday. 5 10 7 7 10 2 51 30 Tuesday 5 49 7 6 11 2 34 30i Friday 5 9 7 8 2S 3 35 31 Wednesday 5 48 7 7 39 3 37 1 6 ALMANAC. MAY, 1852. JUNE, 1852. MOON'S PHASES. MOON'S PHASES. Full Moon, 3d day, 51i. 38m. evening. Full Moon, 2d day, Ih. 41m. morning. Last Quarter, 10th day, 6h. 38m. evening. Last Quarter, 9th day, lOh. 30m. morning. New Moon, 18th day, lOh. 31m. evening. New Moon, 17th day. Oh. 3m. evening. First Quarter, 26th day, lOh. 54m. morning. First Quarter, 24th day, 4h. 2m. evening. D. Mo 1 Eajs of wtek. coxniTs. Sun R.ft S. b. m. h. 5 8 7 High Water. h. m. 9 27 Moon sets. h. m. 4 7 1). Mo 1 D.iyj of iieek. COURTS. Sun R. ft S. High Water Mooa seta. b. m. 5 35 Saturday Tuesday A partial eclipse h. m. h. 4 41 8 b. m. 10 41 2 SUNDAY 5 7 7 10 16 4 36 2 Wedne.sday of the Sun, June 4 40 8 11 25 Oris 3 Monday 5 6 7 11 0 5 3 3 Thursday 17, invisible in the 4 40 8 eve 9 18 4 Tuesday S. J. C Barnsta- 5 5 7 11 42 Oris 4 Friday United States. 4 39 8 1 2 10 3 5 Wednesday ble, J. T. 5 4 7 eve 9 24 5 Saturday 4 39 8 1 32 10 50 6 Thursday 5 3 7 1 6 10 33 6 SUNDAY 4 39 8 2 17 11 39 7 Friday 5 2 7 1 48 11 42 7 Monday C. C. P. North- 4 38 8 3 0 mom 6 Saturday 5 0 7 2 34 morn 8 Tuesday ampton,Nan tucket. 4 37 8 3 47 0 21 9 SUNDAY 4 59 8 3 24 0 44 9 Wednesday 4 37 8 4 39 0 50 10 Hon day 4 58 8 4 21 1 14 10 Tliursday 4 37 8 5 43 1 12 11 Tuesday S. J. C. Lenox & 4 57 8 5 29 1 44 11 Friday 4 36 8 6 44 1 40 12 Wednesday Plymouth, J. T., on 4 56 8 6 42 2 11 12 Saturday 4 36 8 7 47 2 4 13 Thursday Tuesday, 11th. 4 55 8 7 47 2 40 13 SUNDAY 4 36 8 8 45 2 35 14 Mday 4 55 8 8 45 3 11 14 Monday C. C. P. Spring- 4 36 8 9 30 3 1 15 Saturday 4 54 8 9 28 3 42 15 Tuesday field, Concord, and 4 35 8 10 12 3 25 16 SUNDAY 4 53 8 10 7 4 15 16 Wednesday New Bedford., on 4 35 8 10 51 4 0 17 Monday C. C. P. Spring- 4 52 8 10 50 4 45 17 Thursday Friday Saturday Monday, 14th. 4 35 8 11 30 sets 18 Tuesday field, criminal. 4 51 8 11 19 sets 18 4 35 8 morn 8 30 19 Wednesday 4 50 8 11 49 7 41 19 4 35 8 0 8 9 18 20 Thursday 4 49 8 morn 8 38 20 SUNDAY 4 35 8 0 49 10 0 21 Friday 4 48 8 0 24 9 36 21 Monday C. C. P. Worces- 4 35 8 1 28 10 47 22 Saturday 4 48 8 0 59 10 S3 22 Tuesday ter and Ipswich. 4 35 8 2 11 11 30 23 SUNDAY 4 47 8 1 40 11 25 23 Wednesday 4 35 8 2 55 11 55 24 Monday C. C. P. Worces- 4 46 8 2 23 morn 24 ^Thursday Friday Saturday SUNDAY 4 35 8 3 46 mom 25 Tuesday ter and Newbury- 4 45 8 3 11 0 13 25 4 35 8 4 46 0 29 26 Wednesday port, criminal. 4 45 8 4 10 1 3 26 4 35 8 5 58 1 7 27 Thursday 4 44 8 5 15 1 48 27 4 35 8 7 19 1 45 28 Friday 4 43 8 6 38 2 33 28 Monday C. C. P. Concord, 4 35 8 8 31 2 23 29 Saturday 4 43 8 7 64 3 18 29 Tuesday criminal ; Lenox, 4 36 8 9 34 3 0 30 SUNDAY 4 42 8 9 1 3 59 30 Wednesdav civil, both 28th. 4 36 8ll0 25 3 40 31 Monday ! 0. C. P. Edgart'n. 4 41 8 9 55 4 45 JULY, 1852. ~ AUGUST, 1852. MOON'S PHASES. MOON'S PHASES. Full Moon, 1st dav, lOh. 43m. morning. Last Quarter, 7th day, 8h. 42m. afternoon. Last Quarter, 9.h lay 31i. 22m. inorning. New Moon, 15th day, 9h. 13m. morning. Nt^w Moon, 16th iJav, llh. 31m. afterr.oon. First Quarter, 23d day, 8h. 17m. afternoon. First Quarter, 22d day, Ih. 17m. morning. Full Moon, 30th day, 9h. 27m. afternoon. FuU Moon, 29th day, lOh. 22m. morning. B. Dajaof COURTS. Sun Moon High ». Days of COURTS. Sun t Moon High Ho 1 weok. R.& S. h. m, rises Water, h. m. 11 4 Mo 1 week. R. & S. sets. Wat«r. h. m. A 16 Thursday 4 36 8 SUNDAY h. m. h. h. m. 4 57 8 8 51 2 Friday 4 36 8 8 56 11 56 2 Monday 4 59 8 9 16 0 52 3 Saturday 4 37 8 9 35 A 38 3 Tuesday 4 59 8 9 41 125 4 SUNDAY [criminal. 4 37 8 10 14 1 15 4 Wednesday 5 0 7 10 6 1 58 5 Monday C. C. P. Lenox, 4 37 8 10 48 1 52 5 Thursday 5 17 10 31 2 31 6 Tuesday C. C. P. Boston ; 4 38 8 11 17 2 29 6 Friday 5 2 7 11 8 3 7 7 Wednesday S. J. C. Nantucket, 4 38 8 11 42 3 10 7 Saturday 5 3 7 11 50 3 49 8 Thursday! J.T.jtwo last on 6th. 4 39 8 morn 3 51 8 SUNDAY 5 4 7 mom 4 38 9 Friday 4 40 8 0 7 4 39 9 Monday C. C. p. Green 5 6 7 0 58 5 49 10 Satxirday 4 40 8 0 40 5 42 10 Tuesday field and Plymouth. 5 6 7 2 0 6 59 11 SUNDAY 4 40 8 1 15 6 44 11 Wednesday 5 7 7 3 1 8 14 12 Monday 4 41 8 1 60 7 53 12 Thursday 5 8 7 4 3 9 19 13 Tuesday 4 41 8 2 25 8 64 13 Friday 5 9 7 5 4 10 13 14 Wednesday 4 42 8 3 0 9 45 14 Saturday 5 10 7 6 5 10 59 15 Thursday ' 4 43 8 3 35 10 31 15 SUNDAY 5 11 7 sets 11 41 16 Friday 4 43 8 4 3 11 15 16 Monday 5 12 7 7 50 morn 17 Saturday A total eclipse of 4 44 8 sets 11 07 17 Tuesday 5 14 7 8 32 0 20 18 SUNDAY the Moon, July 1, 4 45 8 8 59 morn 18 Wednesday 5 15 7 8 59 0 59 19 Monday invis. in the East- 4 45 8 9 32 0 37 19 Thursday 5 16 7 9 36 1 37 20 Tu(-sday ern and Southern 4 46 8 9 59 1 15 20 Friday 5 17 7 10 0 2 9 21 Wednesday States. 4 47 8 10 28 1 55 21 Saturday 5 18 7 10 46 3 1 22 Thursday 4 48 8 11 27 2 36 22 SUNDAY 5 20 7 11 29 3 55 23 Friday 4 48 8 morn 3 21 23 Monday 5 21 7 11 66 5 4 24 Saturday 4 49 8 0 49 4 16 24 Tuesday 5 22 7 morn 6 28 25 SUNDAY 4 50 8 1 27 5 28 25 Wednesday 5 23 7 0 38 7 53 2f Monday 4 51 8 1 5,- 6 48 26 Thursday 5 24 7 1 40 9 6 2' Tuesday 4 52 8 2 30 8 11 27 Friday 5 26 7 2 41 10 0 2f Wednesday 4 53 8 3 2 9 19 28 Saturd.iT 5 27 7 3 44 10 46 21 ) Thursday 4 64 8 3 35 10 16 29 SUNDAY 5 28 7 4 45 11 19 3( ) inday 4 55 8 4 14 11 0 30 Monday 5 29 7 5 48 11 55 3 L Saturday |4 56 8 rises 11 41 31 Tuesday 6 30 7 6 50 A 36 ALMANAC. 7 SEPTEMBER, 1852. OCTOBER, 1852. MOON'S PHASES. MOON'S PHASES. Last Quarter, Cth day, Ih. SOm. afternoon. Last Quarter, Cth day, 5h. 52m. morning. New JIooii, 13th day, 5h. r)4m. afternoon. New Moon, 13th day, 2h. 30m. morning. First Quarter, 20th day, lOh. 33m. morning. First Quarter, I'Jth day, 7h. 11m. afternoon. Full Moon, 28th day, Ih. 40n]. morning. Full Moon, 27th day, 7h. 10m. afternoon. D. Days of COURTS. Bun Moon HI h i>. !>>;■ of COURTS. Sub Moon Hl|» Mo week. R. 4 8. rises. W»ler. Mo veek. B.4B. lira. W»ur. h. m. h. ta. m. b. m. h. m. b. h. m. h. m. 1 Wednesday 5 32 7 8 28 A 66 1 Friday 6 11 6 8 10 A 57 2 Thursday 5 33 7 8 57 1 25 2 Saturday 6 12 6 8 42 1 28 3 Friday 5 34 7 9 30 1 58 3 SUNDAY [and Springfield. 6 13 6 9 12 2 16 4 Saturday 5 36 7 9 55 2 31 4 Monday C. C. P.Nantuclcet 6 14 6 9 45 2 42 5 SUNDAY [Worcester. 5 37 7 10 25 3 10 5 Tuesday C. (J. P. Boston; 6 16 6 10 19 3 27 6 Monday C. C. I>. Lowell, 5 38 7 10 51 3 67 0 Wednesday S. J. C. Worcester, 6 17 6 11 18 4 23 7 Tuesday S. J. (;. Spring- 5 39 7 11 20 4 68 7 Thursday L. T. on the 5th 6 18 6 morn 5 22 8 Wednesday field, J. T. Barnsta- 5 41 7 morn 6 15 8 Friday 6 20 6 1 8 6 51 9 Thursday ble, civil. 5 42 7 0 24 7 41 9 Saturday 6 21 6 2 0 8 27 10 Friday 5 43 7 1 22 8 56 10 SUNDAY 6 22 6 2 50 9 28 11 Saturday 544 7 2 20 9 53 11 Monday C. C. P. Ipswich, 6 23 6 3 44 10 16 12 SUNDAY 5 46 7 3 27 10 48 12 Tuesday criminal. 6 25 6 4 38 11 0 13 Monday 5 47 7 4 40 11 29 13 Wednesday 6 26 6 sets 11 41 14 Tuesday S.J. C.Greenfield, 5 48 7 sets morn 14 Thursday 6 27 6 6 28 morn 15 Wednesday J. T. ; I,cuox, L. T. 5 50 7 7 30 0 2 15 Friday 6 29 6 7 12 0 20 16 Thursday both, 14th. 5 51 7 7 59 0 39 16 Saturday 6 30 6 7 59 1 0 17 Friday 5 52 7 8 36 1 18 17 SUNDAY [amp ton. 6 31 6 8 49 1 43 18 Saturday 5 54 7 9 16 1 59 18 Monday C. C P. North- 6 32 6 9 38 2 30 19 SUNDAY* 5 65 7 9 50 2 46 19 Tuesday S. J. C. Cam- 6 34 6 10 31 3 23 20 Monday C. C. P. Newbury- 5 56 7 10 50 3 38 20 M'ednesday bridge, L. T. 6 35 6 11 24 4 26 21 Tuesday port and Dedham. 5 57 7 11 52 4 46 21 Thursday 6 36 6 morn 5 46 22 Wednesday 5 59 7 11 30 6 9 22 Friday 6 38 6 1 10 6 49 23 Thursday 6 0 6 morn 7 36 23 Saturday 6 89 6 1 59 8 12 24 Friday 6 16 1 40 8 48 24 SUNDAY 6 40 6 2 64 9 8 25 Saturday 6 3 6 2 38 9 39 25 Monday C. C. P. Lenox. 6 41 6 3 46 9 51 26 SUNDAY 6 4 6 3 36 10 20 26 Tuesday S. J. C. Taunton 6 42 6 4 37 10 25 27 Monday g. J. C. Northamp- 6 5 6 4 40 10 56 27 Wednesday L. T. for counties of 6 44 6 rises 10 52 28 Tuesday ton, L.T. for Hamp. 6 7 6 rises 11 28 28 Thursday , Bristol, Plymouth, 6 45 6 5 46 11 31 29 Wednesday Frank'n, Hampd'n 6 8 6 7 16 A 1 29 Friday Barnstable, Dukes. 6 46 6 6 12 A 2 30 Thursday co's: C. 0. P. Wor- 6 a 6 7 31 0 26 30 Saturday 6 47 6 6 48 0 32 cester, Edgartown. 31 SUNDAY 6 49 6 7 20 1 5 NOVEMBER, 1852. DECEMBER, 1852. MOON'S PHASES. MOON'S PHASES. Last Quarter, 4th day, 7h. oGm. afternoon. Last Quarter, 4th day, 7h. 38m. morning. New Moon, 11th day, llh. 5fni. morning. New Moon, 10th day, lOh 47m. afternoon. First Quarter, 18th day, 9h. 4Sm. morning. First Quarter, 18th day, 3h. 55m morning. Full Moon, 26th day, Ih. 54m. afternon. Full Moon, 26th day, 8h. 25m. morning. D. Mo 1 Days of week. COURTS. Sun Moon High W»ter. J). Mo 1 week. COURTS. Sun R.kS. Moon mcs. h. m. 844 Hiih W»iei. Monday h. m. b. 6 50 6 h. m. •S 6 h. m. 1 41 Wednesday A total eclipse of b. m. h. 7 18 5 b. m. 2 7 2 Tuesday S. J. C. L.T. Ded- 6 51 6 8 56 2 2:. 2 Thursday the Sun, Decem. 10 7 19 6 9 34 2 49 3 fl'ednesday ham. 6 52 6 9 48 3 6 3 Friday and 11, inyisible in 7 20 5 10 24 3 39 4 Thursday 6 53 6 10 41 4 2 4 Saturday the United SUtes. 7 20 5 11 14 4 37 5 Friday 6 54 6 11 30 5 11 5 SUNDAY 7 21 5 mom 5 50 6 Saturday 6 55 6 morn 6 29 6 Monday C. C. P. Spring- 7 21 5 0 54 7 7 7 SUNDAY 6 57 6 1 9 7 49 7 Tuesday field, criminal Wor- 7 22 5 2 23 8 22 8 Monday C. C.P.Greenf 'Id. 6 58 6 2 17 8 58 1 8 Wednesday cester & Plymouth 7 22 5 3 47 9 22 9 Tuesday S.J. C. New Bed- 6 59 6 3 17 9 51 1 9 Thursday on the 6th. 7 23 5 5 10 10 15 10 Wednesday ford, J. T. ; Salem, 7 0 5 4 37 10 43 10 Friday 7 23 5 6 35 11 4 11 Thursday L. T. Two last on 7 1 7 sets 11 26 11 Saturday 7 23 5 sets 11 49 12 Friday the 9th. 7 2 7 5 37 morn 12 SUNDAY 7 24 5 5 52 mom 13 Saturday 7 3 7 6 33 0 2 13 Monday C. C. P. Cam- 7 24 5 6 57 0 33 14 SUNDAY 7 4 7 7 30 0 47 14 Tuesday bridge & New Bed- 7 24 5 8 2 1 17 15 Monday 7 5 7 8 26 1 31 15 Wednesday ford. 7 25 5 9 7 2 1 16 Tuesday S.J.C.Bos.,J.T. 7 67 9 22 2 18 16 Thursday 7 255 10 12 2 45 17 Wednesday 7 7 5 10 20 3 8 17 Friday 7 25 5 11 17 3 28 18 Thursday 7 8 5 11 15 4 3 18 Saturday 7 25 5 mom 4 18 19 Friday 7 9 5 morn 5 7 19 SUNDAY 7 25 5 0 25 5 20 20 Saturday 7 10 5 0 25 6 15 20 Jlonday C. C. P. Dedham 7 25 5 1 14 6 19 21 SUNDAY 7 11 5 0 55 7 25 21 Tuesday and I.awrence. 7 25 5 2 13 7 23 22 Mondaj' 7 11 5 1 25 8 20 221 Wednesday 7 25 5 3 15 8 21 23 Tuesday 7 12 5 1 50 9 11 23 Thursday" A partial eclipse 7 25 5 4 16 9 13 24 Wednesday 7 13 5 2 20 9 52 24 Friday of the Moon, Dec. 7 25 5 5 IS 9 57 25 Thursday 7 14 5 2 55 10 29 25 Saturday 26, the beginning 7 25 5 6 15 10 37 26 Friday 7 15 5 3 35 11 3 26 SUND.iY of which only is 7 25 5 rises 11 16 27 Saturday 7 15 5 rises 11 37 27 Monday Tisiblein New Eng- 7 26 5 5 35 11 58 28 SUNDAY 7 16 5 6 2 A 12 28 Tuesday land. Beginning at 7 24 5 6 37 k 34 29 Monday 7 17 5 7 0 0 49 29 Wednesday 6h.30m. A.M., and 7 24 5 7 42 1 12 30 Tuesday 7 18 5 7 50 1 26 30 Thursday ending at llh. 6m. - 24 5 8 57 1 61 1 31 Friday A.M. 7 24 5 9 S5l 2 32 GOVERNORS IN MASSACHUSETTS. PREPARED BY NATHANIEL 1620 1621 1633 1634 1635 S H U R T L E F F , M.I; Governors of Plymouth Colony, chosen annually by the People. John Carver. 1636 Edward Winslow. "'"■■ William Bradford. 1637 William Bradford. Edward Winslow. 1638 Thomas Prence. Thomas Prence. 1639 William Bradford. William Bradford. 1645 1657 1673 1681 Edward Winslow. William Bradford. Thomas Prence. Josias Winslow. Thomas Hinckley.* * Mr. Hinckley was Governor till the union of the Colony vnth. the Massachusetts Colony in 1692, except during the administration of Andros. Deputy Governors of Plymouth Colony, chosen annually by the People. *1680Thos. Hinckley. 1681Jas. Cudworth. 1682 Wm. Bradford, to 1686. 1689 Wm. Bradford, to 1692. * Preyiously there was no Deputy Governor, a Governor pro tern, being appointed by the Governor to serve in his absence. Governors of Massachusetts, under the First Charter. *1628 John Endicott, clogen in 1640 Thomas Dudley England. 1641 ~' " ' John Winthrop. 1642 Thomas Dudley. 1644 John Haynes. 1645 Henry Vane. 1646 John Winthrop. 1649 * On May 13, 1629, Matthew Cradock was elected Governor by the Company Governor. They never camo to New England, and Mr. Endicott was elected Winthrop in 1629. 1629 1634 1635 1636 1637 Richard Bellinghani. John Winthrop. John Endicott. Thomas Dudley. John Winthrop. John Endicott. chosen annually. 1650 Thomas Dudley. John Endicott. Richard Bellingham. John Endicott. Richard Bellingham. John Leverett. Simon Bradstreet. 1651 1654 1655 1665 1673 1679 in England, and Thomas Goffe, Deputy Governor in England, as was also Mr. Deputy Governors of Massachusetts, under the First Charter, chosen annually. *1629 Thomas Dudley,. . .to 1634 1634 1635 1636 1637 1640 Roger Ludlow,.... "1635 Rich'd Bellingham, " 1636 John Winthrop,... " 1637 Thomas Dudley,... "1640 Rich'd Bellingham, " 1641 1671 1673 1678 1679 John Endicott, to 1644 John Winthrop,... " 1646 Thomas Dudley,... " 1653 John Endicott,.... " 1655 Rich'd Bellingham, " 1665 Francis Willoughby," 1671 * John Humphry was elected, but did not serve. Deputy Governor of Massachusetts after the Dissolution of the First Charter 1689 Thomas Danforth, to 1692. 1641 1644 1646 1654 1655 1665 John Leverett,.... to 1673 Sam'l Symonds, to Oct., '78 Oct., Simon Bradstreet, '79 Thomas Danforth, to 1686 Governors of Massachusetts unde7- the Second Charter, appointed by the King. I 1756 Sept., Spencer Phips. 1757 April, The Council. 1757 Aug., Thomas Pownall. 1760 June, Thomas Hutchinson. 1760 Aug., Francis Bernard. 1769 Aug., Thomas Hutchinson. 1771 March, Thos. Hutchinson. 1774 May, Thomas Gage. 1392 May, Sir William Phips. 1694 Nov., William Stoughton. 1699 May, Earl of Bellomont. 1700 July, William Stoughton. 1701 July, The Council. 1702 June, Joseph Dudley. 1714 Feb., The Council. 1714 March, Joseph Dudley. 11715 Nov, William Tailer. 1716 Oct., Samuel Shute. 1722-3 Jan., William Dummer. 1728 July, William Burnet. 1728 Sept., William Dionmer. 1730 June, William Tailer. 1730 Aug., Jonathan Belcher. 1741 Aug., William Shirley. 1749 Sept., Spencer Phips. 1753 Aug., William Shirley. * Those whose names are printed in Italics, were acting Governors. t In November, 1715, Elizeus Burgess was proclaimed Governor, he having had the appointment in March, 1714 ; but he never came over to perform his duties, and resigned the office in 1716. Lieutenant-Governors of MassacMisetts under the Second Charter, ap23ointed by the King. 1692 Wm. Stoughton, to July, 1701. I 1716 William Dummer. I 1770 Andrew Oliver. 1702 Thomas Povey, to 1706. | 1730 William Tailer. | 1774 Thomas Oliver. 1705-6 January, vacancy to Oct. 1711. I 1733 Spencer Phips. 1 1711 William Tailer. 1758 Thomas Hutchinson. 1774 October. Since the Revolution. .A Provincial Congress. | 1775 July. .The Council. Governors and Lieutenant-Governors of Massachusetts, under the Constitution. Governors. 1780 John Hancock, to 1785 1785 James Bowdoin 1787 1787 John Hancock,. .Oct. 8, 1793 1794 Samuel Adams, 1797 1797 Increase Sumner, Ju'e 7, 1799 1800 Caleb Strong, 1807 1807 James Sullivan, Dec. 10, 1808 1809 Christopher Gore, 1810 1810 Elbridge Gerry 1812 1812 Caleb Strong, 1816 1816 John Brooks, 1823 1823 William Eustis,. Feb. 6, 1825 1825 Levi Lincoln, 1834 1834 John Davis 1836] 1802 Edward H. Robbins,.. 1807 1836 Edward Everett, 1840 1840 Marcus Morton, 1841 1841 John Davis, 1843 1843 Marcus Morton, 1844 1844 George N. Briggs,....1851 1851 Georges. Boutwell Lieutenant- Governors. 1780 Thos. Cushing,Feb.28.1788 1788 Benjamin Lincoln,... .1789 1789 *Samuel Adams, 1794 1794 Moses Gill,.. .May 20, 1800 1801 Sam'l Phillips, Fcb.10,1802 * The Lt. Governors, whose names arc in Italics, were acting Governors also during vacancies in the office of Governor. QT For Civil Government of Mass. in 1851, see page 9 ; in 1852, see page 317. 1807 Levi Lincoln, 1809 1809 David Cobb, 1810 1810 William Gray, 1«12 1812 AVilliam Phillips Tfes 1823 Levi Lincoln, ...Feb., 1824 1824 Marcus Morton, July, 1825 1826 Thomas L. Winthrop, 1832 1833 Samuel T. Armstrong, 1836 1836 George Hull 1843 1843 Henry H. Childs, 1844 1844 John Reed 1851 1851 Henry W. Cushman CIVIL GOVERNMENT. Johnson Gardner, Seekonk. Isaac Emery, Boston. George \V. Dike, Stoneham. CIVIL GOVERNMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS. His Excellency Geokge S. Boutwelt,, Groton, Governor. His Honor, Henry W. Cushman, Bernardston, Lieut.- Governor. COUXCIL. Isaac Davis, Worcester. John B. Alley, Lynn. Ilddolphus B. Hubbard, Sunderland. Edgar K. Whitaker, Ncedham. Noah Gibson, New Marlboro'. Philo Leach, Bridgewater. Amasa Walker, of North Brookfield, Secretary of the Co mmoiuoealth. William Tufts, \st Clerk. Charles W. L^vett, 2^^ Clerk. Charles B. Hall, of Haverhill, Treasurer and Receiver General. William Williams, \sl Clerk. William Caldwell, 2d Clerk. David Wilder, Jr., of Brookline, Auditor of Accounts. Benjamin Stevens, Sen/eant at Arms to the General Court. Timothy R. Page, Messenger to the Governor and Council. SENATE. Henry Wilson, President. James M. Usher, Med ford. Luke Wellington, Ashby. John Boynton, Groton. Worcester. Alex. De Witt, Worcester. Edw. B. Bigelow, Grafton. Giles H. Whitney, Templeton. Moses Wood, Fitchburg. Francis Howe, Brookfield. Hamjjshire. Wm. A. Hawley, Northampton William Hyde, Ware. Hampden. Erasmus D Beach, Springfield. David Mosely, Westfield. Franklin. Whiting Griswold, Greenfield. Suffolk. David Sears, Boston, resigned IMarch 11; place tilled March 20. by Cyrus Washburn, Boston. Benjamin Seaver, " John H. VVilkins, " Geo. H. Kuhn, " Charles T. Russell, Charles Hubbard, Chelsea. Essex. Moses Newell, W. Newbury. Robert S. Daniels, Danvers. Edmund Kimball, Bradford. Frederick Robinson, Marblehead, resigned May 19 ; seat taken May 21 by Albert Thorndike, Beverly. Daniel Saundeis, Jr., Lawrence. Middlesex. Jos. T. Buckingham, Cambridge. John W. Graves, Lowell. Henry Wilson, Natick. Norfolk. Edw. L. Keyes, Dedham. Samuel Warner, Jr., Wrentham. Alvah Morrison, Braintree. Plymouth. Edward Cnzncau, Hingham. Wm. H. Wood, Middleboro'. Bristol. William C. Taber, New Bedford, resigned Jan. 27; place filled Feb. 3, by John Earle, Swanzey. Lyman W. Dean, Altleboto'. George Austin, Swanzey. Barnstable. Stephen Hilliard, Provincetown. Zenas D. Bassett, Barnstable. Nantucket and Dukes. William Barney, Nantucket. Berkshire. Asa G. Welch, Lee. Richard P. Brown, Egremont. Chauncey L. Knapp, Clerk; Joseph H. Buckingham, Assistant Clerk. Rev. A. L Stone. Chaplain. William M. Wise, Doorkeeper. James N. Toluian, Assistant Doorkeeper. Tilson Fuller, Page. [When the Senate assembled Jan. 1, there were seven vacancies, viz., .3 in Middlesex, 2 in Hamp- den, and 2 in Bristol. Another vacancy occurred Jan. 8, by the resignation of Mr. N. P. Banks, Jr., of Middlesex, who was also chosen a member of the House, and preferred to retain his seat in that body. These vacancies were filled in accordance with the Constitution by a convention of the Senate and House, Jan 9, when Messrs. Newell, Daniels, Kimball. Beach, Mosely, Dean, Austin and Boyn- ton were chosen, and thev took their seats within a dav or two. Mr. Earle was chosen in Convention, Jan. 29; Mr.-Washburn,"March 18; Mr. Thorndike, May 21.] HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Nathaniel P. Banks, Jr., Waltham, Speaker. Boston. Suffolk. Sidney Bartlett, John Bigelow, Charles Boardman, Billings Briggs, Edward Brooks, Isaac Carj', Otis Clapp, Calvin W. Clark, Robert Colby, Samuel F. Coolidge, Benjamin R. Curtis, Tisdale Drake, William Eaton, Thomas Edwards, Henry H. Fuller, Henry J. Gardner, Junius Hall, Samu 1 Hooper, Benjamin James, Boston. Eliphalet Jones, Isaac Jones, Samuel Keitell, Moses Kimball, Ezra Lincoln, Robert Marsh, James Munroe, Abel B. Munroe, Charles C. Nutter, John Odin, Jr., Julius A. Palmer, John F. Pavson, Silas F. Plimpton, Benjamin Pond, William Pope, John P. Putnam, William Schouler, Nathaniel Seaver, Thomas J. Shelton, Jacob Sleeper, John Spence, Jr., do., deceased Feb. 8 ; his seat taken Feb. 14, by J. Thomas Stevenson. Elijah Stearns, Boston. George Whittcmore, " Joseph M. Wightman, " Clement Willis, " Azel Ames, Chelsea. Edward Bassett, " Edward Floyd, North Chelsea. Essex. Sam'l H. Batchelder, Boxford. Nathaniel Peabody, Bradford. Willi,m\ Walcott, Danvers. Otis Mudge, " Henry A. Hardy, " Oilman P. Allen, Essex. Henry H. Baker, Georgetown. Jeremiah R. Cook, Gloucester. 10 MASSACHUSETTS STATE KECORD. Wm. H. Haskell, Gloucester. Moses Foster. Jr., Groveland. Nalh'l R. Farley. Jr., Ipswich. J;imes K. Barker, Lawrence. Morris Knowle.s, " George D. Lund, " Israel Buffuui, Lynn. Joseph Haines, " John Q. Hammond, " Isniiih Hacker, " William Skinner, Jr., Lynnfield. John Girdler, 2d, Mancliester. Elisha P Hutchinson, Middle- ton ; resigned Jan. 16; vacancy not filled. Caleb dishing, Newbury. Jeremiah Oilman, Newburyport. Edward Toppan, Jr., " Isaac Stevens, " Adilison Gott, Rockport. Thomas E. Payson, Rowley. Wm. Kimball, Salem. Wm. F. Nichols, '« Joseph B. F. Osgood, " Chas. M. Richardson, " Auuustus Story, " Michael Shepard, do. ; resigned F'eb. 13 ; his seat taken Feb. 18, by Thomas Trask. John Q Evans, Salisbury. Charles Sweetser, Saugus. Nehemiah.B.ilch, Top.^field, John Porter, Wenham. Benj. Edwards, \V. Newbury. ' Middlesex. James T. Woodbury, Acton. Howard Gates, Ashby. James Jackson, Ash.land. Francis Coggswell, Bedford. John Fletcher, Boxboro'. David Collins, Brighton. Wm. Winn, Jr , Burlington. Stephen T. Fatwell, Cambridge. Justin Jones, " Willard Phillips, " Franklin Sawyer, Jr., " Charles Wood, " John Jacobs, Carlisle. R. Frothingham,Jr.,Charlesto'n. James M. Stone, " Oliver Smith, " Edward Thorndike, " John L. Taggard, " Jabez Stevens, Chelmsford. Aaron A. Kelsey, Concord. \ Archibald O. Varnum, Dracut. Ira Hall, Dunstable. Carli'ton Parker, Framing'm. Phineas G. Prescott. Gro.on. Simeon Fisher, Holliston. Wm. Claflin, Hopkinton. Philip Russell, Lexington. Daniel Weston, Lincoln. Jacob G. Elliot, Littleton. Jefferson Bancroft, Lowell. Francis Bu-h, " Joseph Bedlow, << James Dinsmoor, " George Gardner, " John Maynard, " Hannibal Powers, •' Silas Tyler, " Wm, Ripley, '< 'I'appan Went worth, " William .Fnhr.von, Maiden. Ohadiah W All.ee, Marlboro'. Thatcher It. R lymond, Medford. John v. Payne, Meliose. John I). P'i>k, Peppeyell. Nathaniel Clark, Natick ; allowed his seat Jan. 8. . Marshall S. liice, Newton. Joseph Barney, " James S Campbell, Reading. Leonard M. Parker, Shirley. George O. Brastow, Snmerville. Edward Mansfield, S. Reading. George Cowdry, Stoneham. Peter Fletcher, Stow. Israel Haynes, Sudbury. Benj. F. Spaulding, Tewksbury. Henry A. Gerry, Townsend. NathM P. Banks, Jr., Waltham. Seth Beinis, Jr., VV'aiertown. John B. Wight, Wayland. David W. Horton, W. Camb'dge. Nathan S. Hainblin, Westford. Isaac Coburn, Weston. Nathan Townsend, Wilmington. Frederic 0. Prince, Winchester- Worcester. Ivers Adams, Ashburnham. Nehemiah Ward, Athol. Almerin L. Ackley, Auburn. Luke Houghton, Bane. Amos Snvyer, Berlin. Caleb Thayer, Blackstone. John Andrews, 2d, Boylston. Alfred Rice, Brookfield. Luther Litchfield, Charlton. Horatio N. Bigelow, Clinton. Leonard Doane, Dana. Perley Gould, Douglas. Henry H. Stevens, Dudley. Charles Mason, Fitchburg. Nathaniel Wood, " John Edgell, Gardner. Levi Rawson, Grafton. Alvah South worth Hardwick. George Gerry,' Harvard. George W. Bascom, Holden. Wm. Bennett, Jr., Hubbardston. Anthony Lane, Lancaster. Samuel Watson, Leicester. George S. Burrage, Leominster. Will.ird Porter, Lunenburg. Francis E. Wheelock, Mcndon. Hiram Hunt, Milford. Alfred Bragg, [Withdrew Feb. 4.] Orville E. Thompson, Millbury. Jona. G. Frost, New Braintree. Samuel Cbirk. Northboro'. Erastus O Benson, Northbridge. Charles Adams, Jr., N. Bro'kfi'ld James B. Ware, Oakham. Albert A. Cook. Oxford Sam'l D. Harrington. Paxton. George White, Petersham. Charles C. Bassett, Phillipston. Ephraim Beanian, Princeton. Joseph Raymond, Royalston. George A. Gates, Rutland. Lucius S, Allen, Shrewsbury. Ijovftt Fay, Southboro'. William Baldwin, S])cncer. Luther W. Rugg, Sterling. Emerson Johnson, Sturbridge. Salem Chamberlih, Sutton. Dexter Gilbert, Templeton. Warren Lackey, Ux bridge. Nathan Codv, Webster." Elmer Brigham, Westboro'. E. M. Ilosmer, W, Boylston. WiUi.im Curtis, W. Biookfield. John While, Westniinsier. Alvah (inddiiiir, Winchendon. John Milton Ivirle, Worcester. Edward Earle, Worcester. Benjamin Flagg, " John F. Oleason, " Charles Washburn, " Hampshire. William C Fowler, Amherst. Leonard Barrett, Belchert(.wn. Hudson Batts, Chesterfield. Charles Shaw, Cummington. John Wright, 2d, E isthampton. Henry Fobes, Enfield. William Tilton, Goshen. Lucius Ferry, Gra by. Luke E irle, Greenwich. Dudley Smith, H-dlev. Elij ih Bardwell, Jr.. Hatfield. William Taylor, Norwich. Nehemiah W. .Mdrich, Pelham. Freeman Hamlin, I'lainfield. Nelson B. Jones, Prescott. Lorenzo G lylord, S. Hadley. Chauncy Clapj), Southampton. Ira P. Gould, Ware. Daniel W. Clark, Westhampton. Hiram Hill, Williamsburg. Ethan Barnes, Worthington. Hampden. Justin Wilson, Blandford. [Resigned May 10.] Aurelius C. Root, Chester. Giles S. Chapin, Chicopee. Alpheus Nettleton, " John Wells, Vincent Holcombe, Granville. Alexander Day, Holyoke. Burgess Salisbury. Longmeadow. William Squier, "Montgomery. Joseph Brovvn, "2d, Palmer. Roland Park-, Russell. John Holcomb, Southwick. Henry Adams, Springfield. John Mills, " Edw. F. Moseley, " Thomas W. Wason, " William E. Barnes, Tolland. Arbey Squier, Wales. James Noble, Westfield. Daniel G. White, W. Springfield. Roderick S. Merrill, Wilbraham. Franklin. Hos«a Blake, Ashfield. John E. Burke, Bernardston. Bartlett Ballard, Buckland. Hart Leavitt, Charlcmont. Horatio Flagg. Coleraine. James S. Whitney, Conway. Cephas Clapp, Deerficld. P'ordyce Alexander, Eiving. Eliphalet S. Darling, Gill.' Lucius Niins, Greenfield. George Lathrop, Havvley. Joseph White, 2d, Heath. Silas Ball. Leverett. E. Wing Packer, Leyden. Asahcl Gore, Monroe. Erastus Andrews, Montague. Alph's Harding, Jr., New Salem. Rodney Hunt, Orange. Noah Wells, Rowe. " Ebenezer G. Lamson, Shelburne. Hardin llemenway, Shutesbury. Horace Lyman, Sunderland. Ansel Davis, Warwick. Samuel Brewer, Wendell. Berkshire. Stephen 1, Arnold, Adams. John 11. Orr, CIVIL GOVERNMENT. 11 William Millisan. Alford. Nathan Banios, iJccket. Silas Cole, Ctieshire. Burr Chamberlin, Dalton. Jaincs Baldwin, Ei^rcmont. Ephraiin 'rower, Florida. Noble B Picl<ptt. Gt Barrington. Gardner Eldridst', Hancock. Miinroe Emmons, liindsale. Asahel Buck, Linesboro'. Harrison Garfield, Lee. M. S. Wdson, Lenox. John Brannin'j, Monterey. Norman G. Baxter, N. Ashford. Benjamin Smith, X. Marlboro'. Henry K. Spellman. Otis. Zenas Watkins, Peru. Samuel A. Churchill, Pittsfiekl. Ensign H. Kello>;s, " Samuel Bartlett, Richmond. Francis Baxter, Sandisfield. Robert Sturtevant, Jr., Savoy. Rodney Sage, Sheffield. Edward C. Carter, Stockbridge. Ezra Heath, Tvringhanr. Samviel Bell, Washington. Andrew Fuarey, W. vStockbridge. William White, Williamstown. Reuben Pierce, Windsor. Norfolk. Martin Rnckwood, Bellinghara. C ileb Stetson, Braintree. William Aspinwall, Brookline. Chailes Endicott, Canton. Thorn IS Stoddard, Cohasset. Ezra Wilkinson. Dedham. [Took his seat Jan. 4.] Edward Sharp, Dorchester. Nathaniel ¥. Sattord, " Ral|)h Sanger, Dover. Martin Torrey. Fo.^boro'. William Metc:tlf, Franklin. Jonathan P. Bishop, Medfield. Jason Reed, ]\lilton. Henry Robinson, Needham. Joseph W. Robertson, Quincy. George Marsh, " Ezra S. Conant, Randolph. I Stephen M. Allen, Roxbury. Josejiti N. Brewer, " Theodore Dunn, " James M. Keith, " John Ij. Plummcr, " John S. Sleeper, do. ; resigned March 21: seat taken April 1 by Samuel H. Walley. Albert .lohiison, Stoughton. Palmer Morey, ^^■al()ole. Elias Hunt. Weymouth. Benjamin E. White, " Bristol. Lyman W. Daggett, Attleboro'. Abicl B. Crane.' Berkley. Francis D Bartlett, Dartmouth. Jonathan Jones, Dighton. Isaac Wood. Jr., F'airhaven. Nathaniel B. Borden, Fall River. Richard Borden, " Richard C. French, " James B. Luther, " William Hall, F'reetown. William B. Bates, Mansfield. Thomas Kempton, N. Bedford. Obed Xye, Richard A. Palmer, " Austin Messinger, Norton. Cassander Gilmore, Raynhara. Sylvester Hunt, Kehohoth. John Gregory, Seekonk. Benjamin Caitwright. Somerset. William T. Chas", Swanzey. John Andrews, Taunton. Lewis R Chesbrongh, " James M. Williams, " Frederick Brownell, Westport. Plymouth. Isaac Hersev, Abington. James W. Ward, Asahel Hathaway, Bridgewater. Matthias Ellis, Carver. Joshua W. Hathaway, Duxbury. Levi Churchill, E. Bridgewater. Edwin Inglee, Halifax. John S. Barry, Hanover. [All of these members were qualified, and took their seats on the first or second day of the Session, unless otherwise stated against their names.] Lewis Josselyn, Clerk; L. E. Josselyn, Assistant Clerk, [appointed Feb. 3;] Rev. George M. Randall, Chaplain ; Alexis Poole, Doorkeeper ; David Murphy, Messenf/er ; Joseph P. Dexter, .4ssistant Messenger; Timothy Hayes, Postmaster; Silas H. Buckingham, Page; James N. Tolman, Jr., Assistant Page. Elijah Damon, Hanson. Charles W. Cusliinii, Hingham. Martin Knight, Hull. Nathaniel Fauncc, Kingston. Luther Hatch, Marslidcid. I'Aerett Robinson, Middleboro'. Joshua Wood, " Jesse Perkins, N. Bridgewater. Joseph C"bb, Pembroke. Samuel C. Baldwin, Plymouth ; resigned Jan. Hi : place filled Feb. 3 by Len)uel Brarlford, Jr. William H. Bradford, Plymouth. [Never sworn and did nut take his seat.] Joseph B. Xye, Plympton. Feb. 6, the House voted that his election was informal and he had no right to his seat. Feb. 11, this decision was reversed, and he sat during the rest of the session. John 11. Clark, Rochester. Elijah Jenkins, Jr., Scituate. James Southworth, S. Scituate. Lewis Kinney, Wareham. Joseph Kingman, W. Bridge- water. Barnstable. Josiah Seabury, Brewster. Josiah Kendrick, Chatham. Thomas Hall, Dennis. Scotter Cobb, Eastham. David Lawrence, Falmouth. Nathaniel Doane, Jr., Harwich. Leander Crosby, Orleans. Joseph P. Johnson, Provincet'n. Ebenezer Freeman. Wellfleet. Nathaniels. Simpkins, Yarm'th. Dukes. Herman Vincent, Chilmark. Sirson P. Coffin, Edgartown. William S. Vincent, Tisbury. Na7itucket . James H. Briggs, Nantucket. Reuben Maeder, " i Obed Swain, " STANDING COMMITTEES. SENATE. Judiciary. — Messrs. Griswold, Wood of Ply- mouth, Russell. Probate and (Viancery. — Messrs. Warner, Wood of Worcester, Barney. Treasury — Messrs. Sears, Tabor, Brown. [Feb. 3, Mr. Wood of Plymouth ajjpointed, Mr. Taber having resigned his seat in the Senate. March 31, Mr. Washburn appointed, Mr. Sears having also resigned.] Monterey, Fuller of Boston, Prince of Winchester, Robinson of Middleboro', Clark of Xorthboro', Wells of Rowe, Earle of Greenwich. [Jan. 21, Mr. Fuller excused and Mr. Plimpton of Boston appointed ] Finance — Messrs. Frothingham of Charlestown. Wood of Fitchburg, Kellogg of Fittsfield, Hunt of Orange, Brooks of Boston, Jones of Prescott, Crane of Berkley. Elections. — Messrs. Wood of Fitchburg, Leavitt of Claremont, Schouler of Boston, Paine of Mel- Bills Third Reading. --Me^sr^. Saunders, ! ro^f. Story of Salem, Robinson of Middleboro', Kuhn, Wood of Plymouth, Beach, Russell, and Kimball. Engrossed Bills. — Messrs. Hilliard, Whitney, Graves, Hawley, Morrison, Wellington. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Judiciary. — Messrs. Cashing of Newbury, Mills of Springfield, Curtis of Boston, Wilkinson of Dedham, Wentworth of Lowell, Satlbrd of Dor- chester, Xims of Greenfield. [May 6, Mr. Curtis excused from further service.] Probate and CJiancery. — Messrs. Branning of Palmer of New Bedford. Bills in Third Reading. — Messrs. Mason of Fitch- burg, Haines of I^ynn, Pond of Boston, Albee of Marlboro', Ames of Chelsea, White of West Springfield, Chamberlain of Dalton. Engrossed Bills. — Messrs. Claflin of Hopkinton, Browmell of Westport, Cbeshrough of Taunton, Emmons of Hinsdale, Clark of Wcsthampton, Day of Holyoke, Briggs of Nantucket. [May 10, Messrs. Claflin and Emmons excused and Messrs. Ilorton of West Cambridge and Adams of -\orth Biookfield appointed.] 12 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. County Estimates. — Messrs. Messenger cf Nor- ton, Endicott of Canton, Ferry of Granby, Cole of Cheshire, Maeder of Nantucket. Pay Roll — Messrs. Leavitt of Claremont, Wood of Fairhaven, Spellman of Otis, Sleeper of Boston, Churchill of East Bridgewater. [.Jan. 16, Mr. Leavitt excused and Mr. Hogg of Worcester ap- pointed Chairman.] Change of Names. — Messrs. Burke of Bernards- ton, Allen of Shrewsbury, Seabuiy of Brewster, Shaw of Cummington, Coburn of Weston. Leave of Absence. — Messrs. Harding of New Sa- lem, J. Munroe of Boston, Vincent of Chilmark, Rucg of Sterling, Robinson of Needham. Public Buildinys. — Messrs. Wason of Springfield, Thompson of Millbury, Marsh of Boston, Butfum of Lynn, Stoddard of Cohasset. [Jan. 16, Mr. BufFum excused and Mr. Hammond of Lynn ap- pointed.] Printing. — Messrs. Baldwin of Plymouth, Jones of Cambridge, Gerry of Harvard, Hall of Dennis, Hemeiiway of Shutesbury. [Jan. 24, Mr. Ames of Chelsea appointed, Mr. Baldwin having resigned his seat in the House.] JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES. Accounts. — Messrs. Howe and Boynton, of the Senate. Messrs. Adams of North Brookfield, Brewer of Roxbury, Packer of Leyden, Seaver of Boston, Kelsey of Concord, of the House. Agriculture. — Messrs. Wellington and Moseley, of the Senate. Messrs. Brigham of Westboro', Buck of Lancsborough, Barry of Hanover, Hunt of Rehoboth, Russell of Lexington, of the House. Banks and Banking. — Messrs. De Witt and Kuhn, of the Senate. Messrs. Stetson of Braintree, Cowdry of Stoneham, Williams of Taunton, Hoop- er of Boston, Kingman of West Bridgwater, of the House. Claims. — Messrs. Bigelow and Dean, of the Sen- ate. Messrs. Bishop of Medfield, Nutter of Bos- ton, Wilson of Blanford, Milligan of Alford, Pow- ers of Lowell, of the House. Education. — 'McsiiYs. Keyes and Hyde, of the Senate. Messrs. Curtis of West Brookfield, CJoggs- well of Bedford, Fowler of Amherst, Kettell of Boston, Ward of Abington, of the House. Fisheries. — Messrs. Cazneau and IsAmbaW, of the Senate. Messrs. Coffin of Edgartown, Crosby of Orleans, Gott of Rockport, Swain of Nantucket, Johnson of Provincetown, of the House. Libraries. — Messrs. Buckingham, Sears and Robinson, of the Senate. Messrs. Parker of Shir- ley, Earle of Greenwich, Sleeper of Roxbury, o/fAe House. [April 9, Mr. Hyde appointed, Mr. feears having resigned his seat in the Senate.] Manufactures. — Messrs. Robinson and Hilliard, of the Senate. Messrs. Whitney of Conway, Stone of Charlestown, Wightman of Boston, Ackley of Auburn, Fiumce of Kingston, of the House. Mercantile Affairs and hisurance. — Messrs. Sea- ver and Wood of Worcester, of the Senate. Messrs. Raymond of Medford, Barker of Lawrence, Borden of Fall River, Gardner of Boston, Jenkins of Scit uate, of the Hou.se. [Feb. S, Mr. Borden excused, and Mr. Freeman of Wellfleet appointed.] Militia. — Messrs. Ilawley and Saunders of the Senate. Messrs. Wilson of Lenox, Nettleton of Chicopee, Brastow of Somcrville, Foster of Grove- land, Hatch of Marshfield, of the House. Parishes and Religious Societies. — Messrs. Welch and Hubbard, of the Senate. Messrs. Wooil of MiddleborouRh,' Elliot of Littleton, Wells of Chic- opee, liaygettof Attleborough, Flagg of Coleraine, of the Uouso. Prisons. — Messrs. Beach and Keyes, of the Sen- ate. Messrs. Thorndike of Charlestown, Kimliall of Boston, Walcott of Danvers, Fuarey of West Stockbridge, ILvll of Freetown, of the House. [Feb. 3, Mr. Hall excused and Mr. Wood of Middleboro' appointed.] Public Charitible Institidions. — Messrs. Graves and Warner, of the Senate. Messrs. Earle of Wor- cester, Lincoln of Boston, Toppan of Newbury- port, Farwell of Cambridge, Bates of Mansfield, of the House. Public Expenditures. — Messrs. Buckingham and Daniels, of the Senate. Messrs. Holcombe of Gran- ville, Edgell of Gardner, Bancroft of Lowell, Cobb of Pembroke, Sanger of Dover, of the House. [Jan. 23, Mr. Buckingham excused : next reappointed.] Public Lands. — Messrs. Whitney and Morrison, of the Senate. Messrs. Woodbury of Acton, Pay- son of Rowley, Alexander of Erving, Gilmore of Raynham, Arnold of Adams, of the House. Railways and Canals. — Messrs. Wilkins and Usher, of the Senate. Messrs. Payne of Melrose, Bennett of Hubbardston, Simpkins of Yarmouth, Conant of Randolph, Smith of Hadley, of the House. Roads and Bridges. — Messrs. Newell and Austin, of the Senate. Messrs. Sturtevant of Savoy, Law- rence of Falmouth, Sawyer of Berlin, Kimball of Salem, Metcalf of Franklin, of the House Totons. — Messrs. Basset and Brown, of the Sen- ate. Messrs. Adams of Ashburnham, Dinsmoor of Lowell, Parks of Russell, Keith of Roxbury, Hathaway of Duxbury, of the House. [Jan. 15, Mr. Adams excused and ]Vlr. Washburn of Worces- ter appointed. Feb. 20, Mr. Brown excused and Mr Wellington appointed. April 18, Mr. Keith excused and Mr. Aspinwall of Brookiine appoint- ed.] SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The following list embraces the principal spe- cial committees which were raised on various sub- jects during the session, except those for merely temporary purposes, such as receiving and sorting votes, &c. SENATE. 1. On Re-charter and Incorporation of Banks. — [Raised Feb. lo.] — Messrs. Robinson, Brown and Dean. 2. On Compensation of Officers — [Raised Feb. 17.] Messrs. Seaver, Keyes and Dean. 3. On Commissioner to Industrial Exhibition. — [Raised Feb. 22.] — Messrs. Griswold, Hawley and Keyes. 4. To inquire whether the freedom of atu/ of the inhabitants of Mtnsachiisetts has been endangered through the rcinissness of the officers thereof, ^-c. — [Raised April 9 ] — Messrs. Robinson, Wood of Plymouth, Kuhn, Keyes and Griswold. 5. On further Safeguards to Personal Lihei-ty. — [Raised April 19.]-^]SIessrs. Buckingham, Robin- son and Barney. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 6. On Payment of Clerks — [Raised Feb. 6.] — INIessrs. Nettleton of Chicopee, Fletcher of Box- boro', Watson of Leicester, Heath of Tyringham, and Maynard of Lowell. 7. On Intoxicating Drinks. — [Raised March 19.] — Messrs. Taylor of Norwich, I'almer of Boston, Chapin of Chicopee, Hunt of Milford, Batchclder of Boxford, Barnes of Wellington, and Beanian of Princeton. 8. On Railro.nl Bridges and Accide^tts caused thereby —\\i,\\>ivA April 5.]— Messrs. Parker of Shirley, Willis of Boston. Marsh of Quincy, Bax- ter of New Ashf(Md, and Garfield of Lee. 9. On Free F.utrancc to all the Cntrts of the Commoniccaltli. — [Raised April 18.] — Messrs. Harding of New Salem, Ripley of Lowell, Andrews of Montague, Jones of Prescott, Aldrich of Pel- ham, and Frost of New Braintree. 10. On Alien frtsscwr/frs.— [Raised May 15.] — Messrs. Taylor of Norwich, Payson of Rowley, CIVIL GOVERNMENT. Ri)ot of Chester, Fletcher of Boxboro', and Nye of Plyiiipton. JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEES. 11. On Votes for Governor and Lieutenant Gov- ernor.— [Raisecl Jan 1.] — Messrs. Saunders, Mor- rison, Cazncaii, Hilliard, Usher, and Kuhn, of the Senate. Messrs. Wilkinson of Dedliani, J. M. liarle of Worcester, Wentworth of Lowell. Wood of Fitchhiirg, Stone of Churlestown, Wliitney of Conway, Chesbrou>{h of Taunton, of the House. 12. On Votes for Senators. — [Raised Jan 1.] — Messrs. Warner, Wood, Welch, Howe, Welling- ton and Hyde, of the Senate. Messrs. Frotiiingham of Charlestown, Claflin of Hopkinton. Bennett of Hubbardston, Bancroft of Lowell, Washburn of Worcester, of the House. l;5. On Joint Rules and Orders. — [Raised Jan. 3.] — ^lessrs. Buckingham and Robinson, o/' the Sen- ate. Messr.s. Parker of Shirley, Kellogg of Pitts- field, Claflin of Hopkinton, Payson of Rowley, Conant of Randolph, of the House. 14. On Homestead Exemption. — [Raised Jan. 13 ] — Messrs. Robinson and Dewitt, of the Senate. Messrs. Stone of Charlestown, Colnian of Newbury- port, Allen of Shrewsbury, Plimpton of Boston, Bartlett of Richmond, of the House. 1.5. On Amendmeiit of the Constitution to alter the Apportionment of Senators and Representatives. — [Raised Jan. 1.5.] — Messrs. Griswold, Keyes, Kuhn, Wood of Worcester, Beach, of the Senate. Messrs. Parker of Shirlpy, Branning of Monterey, Brooks of Boston, Clark of Northboro', Root of Chester, Payson of Rowley, Andrews of Montague, Aspinwall of Brookline, Swain of Nantucket, Bardwell of Hatfield, Vincent of Tisbury, Perkins of North Bridgewater. Cartwright of Somerset, Cobb of Eastham, of the House. 16. On Asylum for Inebriates — [Raised Jan. \o.'] — Messrs. Dean and Russell, of the Senate. Messrs. Kimball of Boston, Holcomb of South- wick, Brigham of W'estboro', Ilobertson of Quincy, Seabury of Brewster, of the House. [Feb. 10, Mr. Russell e.xcused and Mr. Hilliard appointed.] 17. On Slaucnj. — [Raised Jan. 22.] — Messrs Buckingham and Hawley, of the Senate. Messrs. Whitney of Conway, Claflin of Hopkinton, Churchill of Pittsfield, Bennett of Hubbardston, Colby of Boston, of the House. IS." On Harvard Co/%e.— [Raised Jan. 22.]— Messrs. Whitney and Sears, of the Senate. Messrs. Cashing of Newbury, Mills of Springfield, Bart- lett of Boston, Nims of Greenfield, Phillips of Cambridge, of the House. [March 17, Mr. Kuhn appointed in place of Mr. Sears, who had resigned his seat in the Senate.] 19. On the Ballot.— [Raised Jan. 22.]— Messrs Saunders and Hyde, of the Senate ; Messrs. Wil- son of Lenox, Lincoln of Boston, Gilbert of Tem- pleton, Dunn of Roxbury, Brewer of Wendell, of the House. 20 On Election of Representatives in Congress by Plurality. — [Raised Jan. 22.] — Messrs. Warner and Barney, o/' the Senate. Messrs. Wilson of Lenox, Lincoln of Boston, Gilbert of Templeton, Dunn of Roxbury, Brewer of Wendell, of the House. 21. On Abolition of Capital Punishinent -[Raised Jan. 22.] — Messrs. Keyes and Howe, of the Senate. Messrs. Mason of Fitchburg, Gould of Ware, Pond of Boston, Gregory of Seekonk, Lawson of Shelburne, of the House. 22. On Taxiny property of Corporations in Toivns where it is situated. — [Raised Jan. 23 ] — Messrs. Graves and Saunders, of the Senate Messrs. Ma- son of F'itchburg, Cary of Boston, Toppan of New- buryport, Osgood of Salem, Ackley of Auburn, q/' the House. 23. On the Valuation. — [Raised Feb. 9 ]-Messrs. Wood of Plymouth, Howe, Hawley, Beach, Kuhn, Earle, and Graves, of the Senate. Messrs. Parker of Shirley, Gilbert of Templeton, Clapp of Boston, Colman of Newburyport, Clapp of Southampton, llolcombe of Granville, Darling of Gill, Pickett of Great Barriiigton, Reed of Milton, Brownell of West port, Kingman of West Bridgewater, Doane of Harwich, Vincent of Tisbury, Macder of Nan- tucket, of the H(n(se. 21. Second Joint Committee on Railways and Canals. — [Raised Feb. 13] — Messrs. Beach and Morrison, of the Senate. Messrs. Woodbury of Ac- ton, White of Williamstown, Lawson of Shel- burne, Pond of Boston, White of Wfymouth, of the House. [March 28, Mr. White e.xcused, and Mr. Pierce of Windsor appointed.] 2o. On State Paupe)-s.-[li:uscdVeh. 19.]-Mes.srs. Bassett and Graves, of the Senate. Messrs. Bruoks of Boston, J. M. Earle of Worcester, Barney of Newton. Baldwin of Egremont, Hill of AVilliams- burg, of the House. 26 On Abolition of Police Courts. — [Raised Feb. 21.] — Messrs. Saunders, Hyde, Wood, of the Sen- ate. Messrs. Paine of Melrose, Bartlett of Bos- ton. Bush of Lowell, V^arnum of Dracut, Coffin of Ed^arlown, of the House. 27. On Formation of a Xew County from parts of Worcester and Middlesex. — [Raised Feb. 27.] — Messrs. Griswold and Daniels, of the Senate. Messrs. Wood of Fitchburg, Schouler of Boston, Branning of Monterey. Johnson of Stoughton, Lamson of Shelburne, of the House. [April 2, Mr. Wood excused, and Mr. pointed ] Ackley of Auburn ap- 28. On Trespass on Groves and Orchards, and Crimes on the Sabbath. — [Raised Feb. 27.] — Messrs. Kimball and B^irney, of the Senate. Messrs. Rice of Newton. Hall of Boston, Weston of Lincoln, Godding of Winchendon, Allen of Ro.xbury, of the House 29. On Removal of the Seat of Government to some toion in the interior. — [Raised Feb. 28.] — Messrs. Graves, Hyde, Brown. Austin, o/' the Sen- ate. Messrs. Lyman of Sunderland, Putnam of Boston, Carter of Stockbridge, Flagg of Worcester, Stevens of Newburyport, Bemis of Watertown, Orr of Adams, of the Hou.se. 30. Second Joint Committee on Towns. — [Raised March 5.] — Messrs. Cazneau and Mosely, of the Senate. Messrs. Taylor of Norwich, Colby of' Bos- ton, Taggard of Charlestown. Ellis of Carver, White of Westminster, of the House. 31. Third Joint Committee on Raihcays and Canals. — [Raised March 6.] — Messrs. Hawlry and Dean, of the Senate. Messrs. Hosmer of West Boylston, Sawyer of Cambridge, Barney of New- ton, Barnes of Tolland, Orr of Adams, of the House. [March 17, Mr. Barnes excused, and Mr. Squier of Montgomery appointed] 32 On Aid to the European and jVorth American Railway. — [Raised March 27.] — Messrs. Wood of Worcester, Griswold and Seaver, of the Senate. Messrs. Gushing of Newbury, Curtis of Boston, Paine of Melrose, J. M. Eaile of Worcester, Wood of Fitchburg, Br.TStow of Somcrville, Bran- ning of Monterey, Trask of Salem, of the House. 33. 0>i the Reform of Judicial Proceedings. — [Raised March 19.] — Messrs. Griswold, Wood of Plymouth, and Russell, of the Senate. Messrs. Gushing of Newbury, Mills of Springfield, Curtis of Boston, Wilkinson of Dedham, Wentworth of Lowell, Safford of Dorchester, and Nims of Green- field, of the House. 34. 0)1 Boundary between Massachusetts and Rhode Island. — [Raised March 31.] — Messrs. Keyes and Russell, of the Senate. Messrs. Gushing' of Newbury, Walley of Roxbury, J. M. Earle of Worcester, Branning of Monterey, Wentworth of Lowell, Stevenson of Boston, and Claflin of Hop- kinton, of the House. 3). On Fancuil Hall Market.— [Rrihcd April 14.] — Messrs. Saunders, Washburn and Howe, of the 14 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. Senate. Messrs. Wilson of Lenox, Jackson of Ashhind, Fletcher of Stow, Eaton of Boston, Hiynes of Sudbury, White of Heath, and Murey of Walpolc, of the Ilmise. 36. On General Banking B//^.— [Raised April 22 ] — Messrs. Warner and Devvitt, of the Senate. Messrs. Frothinwham of Charlestown, Hooper of Boston, KeUoi.'£;of Pittsfield. Whitney of Conway, Clafliii of Hn|)kiiiton, of the House. 37. On Repairs of Lynti Beach. — [Raised April 2fi.]_Messrs, Woo'd of Plymouth, and Kuhn, of the Senate. jSIessrs. Whitney of Conway, SehouF r of Boston, Haskell of Gloucester, N. B Borden of Fall River, and Coffin of Edijartown, of the House. 38. On Allegations of Incompetency against Daniel Belles, justice of the Peace. — [Raised May 7.] — Messrs. Wood of Plymouth, and Warner, qfthe Senate. Messrs. Branning of Monterey, Mason of FitVhburg, Pond of Boston, Keith of Roxhury, Clark of Northboro', Robinson of Middleboro', 0-good of Salem, qfthe House. .39. On Reception of the President of the United States — [Raided May 17.] — Messrs. Wilson (Pres- ident,) Rus.sell, Keyes, Beach. Dewiit, Griswold, WtLwXey , of the Senate. Messrs. Binks, (Speaker,) Cushint; of Newbury, Walley of Roxbury, Kellogg of Pittsfield, Mills of Sprinf.'field, AVbitney of Con- way, Stevenson of Boston, Branning of Monterey, Schouler of Boston, J. M. Earle of Worcester, N. B. Borden of Fall River, Ackley of Auburn, Robinson of Middleboro', Brastow of Somerville, Coffin of Edgartown, of the House. TITLES AND ABSTRACTS OF THE LAWS AND RESOLVES Passed by the Legislature of 3Iassachusetts , at the Session of 1851. We give below the full title of all the acts and resolves passed at the last session of the Massachu- setts Legislature, accompanied by carefully prepared notes and abstracts, which will generally be found to embrace all the information in regard to them which is likely to be desired. The numbers placed before the title of the acts and resolves show the order of their approval by the Governor, and correspond with the numbers of the chapter which each makes in the Code ot " Acts and Resolves" for the year 1851. The date in the brackets after the name of the law shows the time of its approval by the Governor. The letter [«] is placed before the titles of those laws which are included by the Secretary of the Comnionwealtli in the list of " General " Laws and Resolves. The letter [p] at the end of the abstract of an act shows that it is to take effect from and after its passage, which is considered cotemporaneoiis with its approval by the Governor, as indicated by the date in the brackets. All the other acts and resolves, in accordance with the general provisions of the Revised Statutes, take effect on the thirtieth day after their passage, unless some other time is expressly mentioned, in which case it ii here given. All the acts of incorporation contain a proviso that none of the shares shallbe issued for less than their par value ; the acts for the extension of wharves, a proviso that the legal rights of no person shall be by such extension interfered with; the acts for increase of bank capital, provide that the new capital shall be subject to the same tax, regulations, restrictions and provisions as the old; and there are various other general provisions which, being common to all laws of a kindred nature, are not included in the abstracts below. The par value of the shares in all corporations is ^100, unless other- wise expressly stated. ACTS. 1. An Act to change the name of The Coasters' Mutual Marine Insurcmce Company. -^\¥ eh. 10.] — Hereafter to be named The Commercial Mutual Marine Insurance Company. 2. "An Act to change the name of The Revere Mu- tual Fire and Marine Insurance Company — [Feb. 18.] — Hereafter to be named The Alliance Insur- ance Company. 3. An Act to establish a Fire Department in the town of Wobi(rn.—[Ye\i. 22.] [p.] 4. An Act further to extend the time for paying in the capital stosk of the Columbian Fire and. Ma- rine Insurance Company. — [Feb. 22.] — Time ex- tended to Feb. 3, 18)2. 5. An Act to increase the eapi.tal stock of the Lexington and West Cambridge Railroad Corpora- tion -^[Fi b. 26] — Capit il inc'reased 1200 shares of 5100 preferred stock, for the redemption of tlie corporation's l)ond.s — to take effect if approved at a legal meeting by two-thirds in amount of the stockholders present and voting 6. An Act to change the name of the Dorchester and Milton Hank. — [Feb. 2i).] — Hereafter to be named the Blue Hill Bank, [p.] 7. An Act to incorpor<ite the Trustees of the Punchard Free Schonl in. tin: town of Andover. — [Feb. 26] — Trustees arc appointed for the school e-tal)lishod by the will of the late Benjamiti Han- over Punch. ird, with authcn-itv to hold real estate to ,^2),(I0(), and personal, to ,'?100,000 ; the town in futuie to choose the trustees once in three years. the first election being in 1853; the trustees to make annual reports of the condition of the funds and of the school, [p ] 8 An Act to annex a part of the toicn of Dracut to the city of Lowell. — [Feb 28.] — Annexes " Cen- tralville," so called, to Lowell. [Centralville con- tains 355 polls and 5''^19. -524 valuation of property. Dracut is left with 440 polls and ,j?700,182 prop- erty.] [P ] 9. An Act to incorporate the Adams Mutual Fire Insurance Company. — [Feb. 28 ] — Term, 28 years ; no policy to be issued till ^100,000 is subscribed to be insured. 10. An Act to incorporate the North American Fire Insutnnce Company. — [Feb. 28.] — Term, 20 years; may hold real estate to the amount of "i^iO.OOO; capital, 550.000; may be increased to ,'^2t)(),0!10 ; ^oO.OdO to be paid in within one year, [p ] 11. An Act to establish a Fire Departtnent in the toxon of Clinton. — [March 10 ] 12. An Act to establish a Fire Department in the toion of Melrose — [March 13.] 13. An Act to authorize George II. Rogers to extend his wharves in Gloucester. — [March 13] — Extension authorized, 203 feet; to be completed in two years. 14. [o.] An Act to enable the owner of Equit- able L-ttates tail to convey the same in fee sim- ple, and unite th- legal estate therewith. — [March 13] — Equitable Estates tail may be conveyed in fee simple, and all remainders and reversions ex- pectant thereon may be barred, in the same man- TITLES AND ABSTRACTS OF THE LAWS. lo iier as Icfjiil csf.itcs tail, by the cxistiiip; laws; the Supveiiu' .Judicial Court to have the jiu'isdiction in etpiity necessary in cei;tain cases to carry into eli'fct the provisions of this law. lo. Ah Act in relation to the renewal of Bank Charters. — [March 13 ]— Continues the Ma-sachii- setis 15aiik, Boston, Atlantic Bink, Boston, and Aitleborough Bank, Atlleborough, till Jan. 1, 1870. [!■ ]' 16. [ti.] An Act relatinci to returns for votes for Coitnti/ Commissioners. — [March 13 ] — The exami- ners of such returns shall file them in the clerks' offices of the county courts within three days alter they have been examined, under penalty of $50 lor every day after the third day. [p ] 17. An Act to chanc/e the name of Alexander Mc- Caffcrfi/, J/-.— [March 13 ] [r ] 18. An Act to incorporate the Railroad Mutual Fire Insurance Company — [March 22.] — Term, 28 years; to insure "railroad station and freight houses and their contents and other property in which railroad corporations mav have an insurable interest ; " all railroad corporations under the laws of Massachusetts, ]Maiiie, New Hampshire, Ver- mont, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York, may insure in said Company. 19. An Act to Incorporate the Chatham Marine Railway — [Jlarch 22.] — May hold real and per- sonal estate to ^4000. 2(1. An Act to continue in force the Act to in- corporate the Commercial Insurance Compai^y in Nantucket, and to increase its capital stock. — [March 22.] — Company continued to June 7, 1871; capital increased by an addition of 5-'^>0f0- 21. An Act to authorize the Trustees of the Or- thodox Conyreyational Society in Shirley to sell certain real estate. — [March 22.] — The Society may sell its old meeting-house and land, and apply the proceeds to building its new meeting house. 22. An Act to incorporate the Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Company. — [March 22.] — Term, 28 years. 23. A7i Act relating to the Warren Institution for Savings. — [March 22.] — May hold real estate to ,g;20,00!). ' [p ] 24. [g.] An Act relating to the Election of Registers of Deeds and County Treasurers. — [March 28. J — Requires the Mayor and Aldermen of any Hty, the mhabitants of which are required by law to vote for Registers, &c., to cause meetings to be held for that purpose in March or April, [p.] 2) An Act to ineorporate the Needle Woman's Friend Society — [March 31.] — Incorporated "for the purpose of providing employment for indigent females : " may hold real atid personal property to 520,000; all officers may be married women, ex- cept the Treasurer, if a female, shall be unmar- ried, [p.] 26. An Act to ardhorize Donald McKay to ex- tend his wharf. — [March 31.] — In East Boston: extension authorized to the Commissioners' Line of March, 1840 ; with certain restrictions and pro- visos. 27. An Act to establish a Fire Department in the town of Fifchburg.—[M:xvch 31.] [p.] 28. An Act authorizing Parker Burnham and others to crteinl their wharf, and construct a marine railway at Gloucester. — [March 31.] [p ] 29 [o] A?i Act authorizing Notaries Public to administer oaths. — [March 31.] — May administer oaths in all cases in which they may now be law- fully, by justices of the peace. 30. An Act confirming the doings of the Nobs- cusset Point Pier Company , and granting additional privileges to the Corporation. — [March 31 ] — In Uennis, for the construction of a safe harbor for the miiorinj; of vessels in winter, [p.] 31. [Cr ] An Act concerning Probate Bonds. — [Maich 31.] — When it appears to any judge of piobate th.it the penal sum in atiy bond given to him or any of his predecessors in office is not suf ficieiitly large, he may order a new bond to be given. [1-.] 32. [fij An Act in addition to an Art concerning damages for defects in highways. — [.March 31.] — Any person may recover damages in an action brought before the Act of 18."/), to which this is an addition, took effect, but may not recover double damages, except in the cases provided for in that Act. [p.] 33. An Act to mcorporaie the trustees of the char- itable fund in the town of Lancaster. — [March 31.] Five persons chosen at any town meeting, together with the minister for the time being of the First Congregational Society, are incorporated as trus- tees of the charitable fund in the town of Lancas- ter, to choose a clerk and treasurer to manage and faithfully account for all moneys paid to such fund. 34. An Act concerning the Fitchburg and Worces- ter Railroad Company — [March 31.] — Authorizes that company to locate and construct a track for the use of their freight trains only, to connect with the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad Com- pany, according to agreement in writing with the Fitchburg Railroad Company. 3o. An Act to authorize John Morgan and Henry Morgan to extend their tcharf. — [March 31.] — In Beverly ; extension authorized to the line of the ends of the adjoining wharves as they now are. 36. An Act to incorporate the Oread Institute. — [March 31.] — To be devoted exclusively to the ed- ucation of females ; mav hold real estate to §60,- 000, and personal, to 5IO.OOO. 37. An Act to authorize John W. Damon to ex- tend his ichaif — [April -5.] — In Charlestown ; ex- tension authorized to the Commissioners' Line of March 17, 1840, under certain restrictions, 38. An Act for the appointment of an Assistant Clerk for the Courts of the County of Middlesex. — [.\pril -5.] — To be appointed by the justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, for two years, to act under the direction of the regular clerk, to receive not more than §800 a year salary, [p.] 39. .'l^ Act concerning the Hancock Free Bridge Corporation. — [April .5.] — Stockholders shall con- tinue to be members until the objects of the cor- poration are accomplished, notwithstanding any assignment and transfer of their shares to the corporation. 40. [g.] An Act concerning the Election of Rep- resentatives in Congress and Electors of President and Vice President of the United States. — [April •5 ] — Whenever there is a failure to elect a repre- sentative in Congress, in any district, at the first trial, the person having a plurality of votes at the second trial shall be declared elected. In elections for Presidential Elector*, the several persons hav- ing the highest number of votes to the required number, shall be deemed elected. If two or more persons have received an equal number of votes, so that a majority of the Electors are not chosen, the Governor shall convene the General Court, and that bodv by joint ballot shall choose the res- idue of the Electors, [p.] If two persons should have an equal number of votes at any second trial for Representative in Congress, a new elec- tion would be ordered under the existing laws. 41. An Act to itworporate the Hampden Mutual Fire Insurance Company. — [April 14.] — Term, 28 years: guarantee capital, ^1(10,000; no person eligible as an officer or director after the first elec- tion, who is not the holder of a mutual policy. 42. [g.] An Act relating to accounts for the support of State Paupera. — r..\pril 14.] — Ten per cent, shall be deducted from tlie audited amount of all such accounts which are not rendered within the time prescribed by law (3d Wednesday of No- vember); a penalty for delay; and a farther deduc- tion of kvepercent. shall be made in case the return 16 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. is delayed beyond Dec. 1, and a further deduction of 5 /ler cemt. for each succeeding); month. The provision of the law of 1819, prescribinc; the forfeit- ure of the whole amount as the penalty for delay, is repealed. 43. An Act to incorporate the Seaman's Savings Bank in Provincetown. — [April 14.] 44. An Act to authorize William Howes to build wharves. — [April 14.] — In Dennis, on the west side of Sesuet Harbor. 45. An Act to authorize Noah Sturtevatit to ex- tend his wharf. — [April 14.] — In East Boston; same provisions as No. 26. 46. An Act to authorize William F. Davis and Joshua S. Sanborn to extend their icharf. — [April 14.] — In Gloucester; extension authorized to a certain line, within two years. 47. An Act to authorize Samuel Higgins and his associates to rebuild and extend their icharf. — [April 14.] — In Wellfleet ; known as Enterprise Wharf, on the east side of Duck Creek ; extension authorized, 20 feet. 48. A7i Act to authorize Harvey Sparks to build a wharf. — [April 14.] — In Provincetown Harbor: may be extended to G feet water at low tide. 49. An Act to authorize Reuben A. Adams to build a icharf. — [April 14.] — In Provincetown Harbor ; may be extended to 6 feet water at low tide. 50. An Act to authorize the heirs of Joseph Belcher to extend their wharf. — [April 14.] — In. East Bos- ton ; same provisions as No. 26. 51. An Act to authorize Joseph Mayheio to construct a marine raihcay at Edgartoion. — [April 14 ]-[p.] 52. An Act to incorporate the Randolph Savings Bank.— [April 14.] 53. An Act concerning the Mamifacturers' and Mechanics' Insurance Company — [April 14.] — The company may file a notice of the acceptance of their charter with the Secretary of the Commonwealth within thirty days from the passage of this Act, to have the same effect as if it had been filed accord- ing to existing laws, [p.] 54. An Act to annex apart of the town of Newbury to the ioion of Newbury port. — [April 17. J — A cer- tain described portion of Newbury [containing 677 polls and ^852,399 valuation] is set oft" to New- buryport, to remain a part of Newbury, however, for the purpose of electing representatives to the Legislature until the next decennial census. Taxes, paupers, debts, &c., to be assumed in just proportion by Newbury port, and in case of disagree- ment respecting the proportion, the Essex Court of Common Pleas shall appoint three disinterested persons to hear and award, whose award, accepted by the Court, shall be final [p.] 55. An Act to establish a Fire Department in the town of Natick. — [April 24.] 56. An Act to authorize Thomas Holbrook, 2d, to build a icharf . — [April 2i.] — In Wellfleet. 57. [g ] An Act concerning mortgages of ships or vessels. — [April 24.] — Such mortgages, &c., shall be valid, although not recorded by any city or town clerk. 58. [g ] An Act to authorize Sheriffs and their Deputies to administer oaths to Appraisers. — [April 24 ] 59. An Act to incorporate the Milford Savings Baw/c— [April 24] 60. An Act confirming the doings of the New London, Willimantic and Palmer Railroad Corpora- tion, inissuing bonds and plcdgin'/ their property for securing the ])ay me nt of the same. — [April 24.] — Makes certain acts of the corporation authorized by the General Assembly of Connecticut as valid as if authorized by the Legislature of Massachu- setts. * 61. An Act in addition to the Act to incorporate the Worcester Children's Friend Society. — [April 24.], — Authorizes the Overseers of the Poor to bind out children to the Society ; and authorizes the Society to accept a surrender of an indigent child from the mother in certain cases. 62. An Act to change the name, and in addition to an Act to incorjjorate the Maiden Company. — [April 24] — Hereafter to be named the Boston Iron Tube Company ; authorized to manufacture iron tubes and articles connected therewith. 63. An Act concerning the Boston, Barre and Gardner Railroad Corporatioii. — [April 24.] — Time for construction extended to July 1, 1853; line described in the charter altered; new subscription of stock to be had. 64. An Act to extend the time for paying in the capital stock of the Mariners' Bank in Dennis. — [April 24.]— Time extended to April 1, 1852. [p ] 65. An Act to authorize Anthony Reed to build a wharf. — [April 24.] — In Dighton, westerly side of Taunton Great River. 66. An Act to authorize Thomas Spaj-roio and others to extend, their wharf. — [April 24.] — At Jackknife Harbor, Monomoy Point, Chatham. 67. An Act to authorize Samuel Adams to extend his wharf. — [April 24.] — In Beverly. 68. [g ] An Act in further addition to an Act concerning Weights, Measures, and Balances. — [April 24.] — In all cases of buying and selling, where by the customs of trade the weights, &c., are provided by the buyer, he shall be subject to the same penalties for the employm.ent of illegal weights, &c., as are enacted against the seller by existing laws. 69. An Act to incorporate the Boston Society of Civil Engineers — [April 24 ] — Incorporated " for the purpose of promoting science and instruction in the department of civil engineering ; " may hold real and personal estate to ^20,U00 for this purpose and no other. 70. [g.] An Act to authorize mcfnbers of City Councils to hold other offices. — [April 24.1 — The mayor, any alderman, or any member of the Com- mon Council of any city, which shall adopt this act by a vote of the City Council, may, at the same time, hold any other office under the city govern- ment to which he may be duly chosen, provided it be not an office of emolument, [p.] 71. [g ] An. Act to provide for the taking of depositions in criminal cases. — [April 24] — When a witness who is ordered to enter into recognizance with sureties is unnble to procure sureties, the magistrate ma\', with the consent of the defendant, cause his deposition to be taken a-'.d transmitted to the court at which he was ordered to appear, under certain provisions and restrictions. 72. An Act in addition to an Act to establish the Waltham and Watertoivn Branch Railroad. — [April 24.] — The company is authorized to alter the location of their road so as to cross the Charles River in Waltham, twice, and join the Fitchburg Railroad near the upper Factory station in Wal- tham ; time for filing location extended one year; construction not to be begun till all the stock is subscribed and tew per cent, paid in ; time allowed for the Fitchburo; Railroad to purchase the branch road v\so extended one year, [p.] 73. An Act to change the name of the Bensonville Mamtfacturing Company. — [April 24.] — Hereafter to be named the Greenville Manufacturing Com- pany. 74. An Act concerning the Marlborough Mutual Fire Insurance Company. — [April 24 ] — Author- ized to insure stock, tools, furniture, merchandise, and other personal property ; provided the act is accepted by a majority of the members at a legal meeting. 75. An Act to incorporate the Noi'th Bridgewater Savings Bank. — [April 24.] 76. An Act to incorporate the Atlantic Wharf Company. — [April 25.] — Authorized to purchase TITLES AND ABSTRACTS OF THE LAWS. 17 certain flats in Maiden and Chelsea, to build whai'vns tticreon, under certain restrictions, and to hold real and personal estate to S'200,000. [v.] 77. -in Art to protect the Mnttakecset Herring Fis/ieri/ in the town of Rdijartown. — [April 2o.] — No person shall set seines or weirs in Edgartown Great Pond between the first daj's of March and September of each year, under a penaltj- of fifty dollars, [p.] 78. An Actio authorize the Fitchhurg and Wor- cester Railroad Company to iasne preferred stock. — [April 29.] — The company is authorized to issue preferred stock, to the amount of 5100,000, and guarantee the payment of three per cent, semi- annually thereon, to be offered first to the stock- holders, who may subscribe therefor in proportion to their respective number of shares, and may surrender for each new share one share in three of their old stock. The act to take effect if accepted at a legal meeting by a vote representing two- thirds of all the shares, not less than three-fourths of the proprietors holding less than three shares each, voting in the affirmative. 79. An \Act to authorize the Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Pittsjield to conveij certain property. — [April 29.] 80. An Act concerning the Charles River Branch Railroad Company. — [April 30.] — Time for filing location extended to May 1, 1852, and for con- struction to May 1, 185.5 ; construction not to be begun till the stock is subscribed and ten per cent. paid in. 81 . An Act to incorporate the Mil ford Mutual Fire Insurance Company. — [April 30.1 — Term, 28 years. 82. [Cr.] An Act relating to libels for divorce. — [April 30.] — During the pendency of libels filed for divorce, the husband may be required by the court to pay money to the wife to enable her to maintain or defend the said libel. The Supreme Judicial Court at any law term held for two or more coun- ties shall have jurisdiction of libels for divorce arising in either of such counties, and may take cognizance of libels now pending therein. 83. An Act to extend the time for driving piles in the harbor of Dennis. — [April 30.] — Time ex- tended to April 26, 1854. 8i. An Act to alter the north line of the general field in West Springfield. — [April 30.] — Line ex- tended to the line of the highway between Springfield and Agawam bridges. 85. An Act to extend the time to locate and con- struct the Fairhaven Branch Railroad, and to re- duce the Capital Stock. — [April 30.] — Times extended each one year ; construction not to be begun till the stock is subscribed and ten per cent. paid in : capital stock, 5200,000. 86. An Act to incorporate the Bridgewater Sav- ings Bank. — [April 30.] 87. [g.] An Act relating to writs of error in criminal cases. — [April 30.] — Whenever a final judgment in any criminal case shall be reversed by the Supreme Judicial Court, upon a writ of error on account of error in the sentence, the court may render such judgment therein as should have been rendered, or may remand the case for that purpose to the court before which the conviction was had. 88. [g.] An Act to protect toicnsfrom injury by the neglect of Railroad Corporations. — [April 30.] — When damages are recovered against any town on account of defect in the highway within the loca- tion of any railroad, the town shall be entitled to recover such damages, together with all the taxa- ble costs of the plaintiff and defendant against the railroad corporation, if liable, and reasonable notice has been given so that the railroad might have defended the original action, [p.] 89. An Act to authorize Benjamin Webb and Joseph B. Webb to extend their wharf. — [April 30.] — In Salem. 90. [o.l An Act in relation to Mutual Fire In- surance Companies. — [April 30.] — No policy shall be issued by any Mutual Fire Insurance Company till 5100,000 has been subscriljed to be insured. 91. [a.] An Act in addition to an Act for the better preservation of order at imister fields and other places of jmblic gathcri7ig. — [April 30.] — All the power for this purpose given to selectmen of towns by the Act of 1850, is extended to the mayor and aldermen of cities. 92. [g.] An Act concerning bail in cri?ninal cases. — [April 30.] — Bail in criminal cases may exonerate themselves by the surrender of their principal to the proper jailer, wlio is authorized to receive him ; and any person thus surrendered by his bail may be admitted to bail anew. 93. [g.] An Act relating to Jail breach. — [April 30.] — Persons guilty of jail breach shall be punish- ed by imprisonment in the State Prison not more than five years, or in the County Jail or House of Correction not more than three years, or by fine not exceeding S1>000. 91. [g.] An Act concerning Constables. — [April 30.] — Any duly qualified constable, who has given bond with sureties in 5'500, may serve within his own city or town any writ or other process in any personal action in which the damages are not laid at more than 5100> ^nd also any process of replevin in which the subject matter does not e;c- ceed 5100. The election of all constables of towns shall hereafter be by written ballots. 95. An Act to incorporate the Triton Muttuil Marine Insurance Company. — [April 30.] — In Boston. Term 20 years ; no policy to be issued till 550,000 is subscribed ; no division of profits to subscribers until the expiration of the charter; no one risk to exceed 55,000 till the funds or invested capital amount to 5100,000. 96. [G.] A71 Act concerning prosecutions for the maintenance of bastard children. — [April 30."] — The proceedings in such prosecutions shall be accord- ing to the course of proceedings in civil cases, unless it is otherwise expressly provided in the Revised Statutes. In counties where there are separate terms of the Court of Common Pleas for civil and criminal business, such prosecutions shall be entered ac the civil terms only, and those now pending at criminal terms may be transferred to the civil terms. 97. An Act to incorporate the New England Tele- graph Company. — [April 30.] — Incorporated to construct and use lines of telegraph in Massa- chusetts from Boston towards New York and Albany, to be finished in two years ; capital, 5100,000. [p.] 98. An Act to protect the fisheries in the town of Falnouth. — [April 30.] — No person shall set seines or nets in ^\almouth Bay or any of the waters of Falmouth, under a penalty of not less than 520 nor more than 5100. [p.] 99. An Act in addition to an Act to establish the city of Cambridge. — [April 30.] — The City election changed from "March to the first Monday in De- cember; city clerk, city treasurer and collector of taxes to be appointed by the City Council in Jan- uary ; boundaries of wards and number of common council-men each ward is entitled to elect, to con- tinue fixed till October, 1856, at which time and once in every five years, the City Council shall re- vise them ; tire department authorized to be estab- lished ; City Council to have exclusive authority to lay out new streets and estimate the damage ; sub- ject to appeal to the Middlesex County Commis- sioners ; vacancies among the assessors, assistant assessors, overseers of the poor or school commit- tees may be filled by the City Council : no board or committee of the City Council may make contracts exceeding the specitied apnropriations ; the Act to go into effect if adopted by ballot by the inhabi- tants at a meeting duly called for the purpose. [/< 18 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. was rejected when svbmittedto the people, and con- sequently is not in force.] 100. [g.] An Act to rcffttlate the meas%irement of marble. — [April 30.] — The municipal authorities of cities and towns are authorized to regulate the measurement of marble brought into their cities or towns for sale, in such way as they from time to time may deem expedient. 101. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Boston Belting Company. — [April 30.] — Increase authorized to p00,000 ; not more than |75,000 may be invested in real estate. 102. [g.] An Act relating to the annual reports from railroad corporations!^— [April 30.] — Such re- ports shall hereafter be transmitted to the Secre- tary of the Commonwealth under penalty of ^50 for every day's neglect, by the SIstof December of each year, who shall, as soon as may be, cause 2000_copies of them to be printed as Senate Document No. 2, accompanied by a brief abstract of them, showing the leading statistics in this form: — Name ; capital ; capital paid in; cost; length; length of double track ; length of branches ; speed of passenger trains; speed of freight trains ; earnings ; expense of working ; net earnings; dividends; debt; sur- plus ; casualties fatal ; casualties not fatal. 103. An Act to authorize T. V. Loveland, Josiah Hardy, Jr., and Anthony TJiacher to build a toharf. —[April 30.]— At the head of Powder Hole Harbor, M6nomoy Point, Chatham. 104. An Act concerning the Newbiiryport Rail- road Company. — [May 7-] — Time for construction extended to October 1, 1852. 105. An Act in addition to an Act relating to Charles River and Warreii Bridge. — [May 7-] — Authorizes a floating bath-house to be placed be- tween "Warren bridge and the Fitchburg Railroad bridge. 106. An Act grajiting certain poioers to the city of Lowell. — [May 7.] — Transfers to Lowell all the rights formerly possessed by Chelmsford with re- gard to the bridge across the Merrimac, to Dracut. 107. An Act to authorize the Lotcell and Laio- rence Railroad Company to construct branches. — [May 7.] — In Lowell. Location to be filed within one year, and construction finished within two years, [p.] 108. An Act authorizing the proprietors of certain tide meadotos in Salisbury to protect the same from overflow. — [May 7-] [p.] 109. An Act further to extend the time for paying in the capital stock of the Springfield Fire and Ma- rine Insurance Company. — [May 7-] — Time ex- tended six months, [p.] 110. An Act to autliorize William C. Barstoio and others to build and extend their wharves. — [May 7.] — In East Boston. 111. An Act to change the name of the First Con- gregational Society in Tyringham. — [May 7.]~ Hereafter to be named First Congregational Soci- ety in Monterey, [p.] 7.] — The part of Dracut annexed to Lowell, shall remain a part of Dracut for the purpose of elect- ing representatives to the General Court, until the next decennial census. 116. An Act in addition to an Act concerning aleioives in Herring River in the Totcn of Barnsta- ble.— [May 7-] — A town committee shall be a])- pointed to regulate the taking of alewives, not more than five days in each week, and thirty in each year, &c. 117. An Act to incorporate the United German Brethren. — [May 7.] — Incorporated " for the pur- pose of affording mutual charitable relief;" may hold real and personal estate to ^20,000. 118. An Act regidating the rates of toll on Haver- hill Bridge.— [May 7.] 119. [g.] An Act to repeal the \2%th chapter of the laws of 1849.— [May 7.]— The " Act for the pro- tection and regulation of Lieutenants Island and the flats adjacent in the' town of Wellfeet" is re- pealed. 120. An Act to authorize Abraham H. Hotoland to build and maintain a mai'ine railway in New Bedford.— IMay 7.] 121. [g.] An Act in addition to an Act for sup- plying vie city of Boston with pure ivater. — [May 7.] — Restricts the control over tide waters granted to the city, to the line now occupied. 122. A7i Act to incorporate the Neio England Conductors and Engineers Mutual Benefit Associa- tion.— [May 7.] — Incorporated " for the purpose of affording mutual charitable relief; " may hold real and personal estate to ^30,000. 123. An Act to reneio the Charter, and extend the time for locating and constructing the Agricrdtural Branch Railrocid. — [May 7-] — To build "a railroad from Northboro' through Southboro', to connect with the Boston and Worcester Railroad in Fra- mingham. Charter of 1847 revived. Location to be filed within one year, and road completed within two years. Construction not to be begun till the stock is subscribed, and 20 ^je»' ce7it. of each and every share paid in. 124. An Act to incorporate the Boston Musical Hall Association. — [May 7-] — Incorporated " for the purpose of erecting and holding a musical hall in the city of Boston ; " may hold real and personal estate to "g 150,000. [p.] 125. An Act to incorporate the Danvers and Georgetoion Railroad Company. — [May 7.] — To build a railroad from Georgetown through Row- ley, Ipswich, Boxforu, Topsfield, Wenham, or any of these towns, to North Danvers to join the Es- sex Railroad. Capital, 1,300 shares, not more than ^100 each. Construction not to be begun till the stock is subscribed, and 10 per cent, on each and every share paid in. Location to be filed within two years, and road constructed within three years, [p.] 126. An Act in addition to an Act to incorporate the Pocha Pond Meadoic ayid Fishing Coinpany 112. [g]. An Act to increase the Massachusetts \Edgartoicn. — [May 7-] — Dukes County Commis School 'Fund.—[%l3.y 7-] — The limitation of the School Fund to one million dollars in the Revised Statutes is repealed, and it is allowed to accumu- late till it reaches ^1,500,000. 113. An Act to incorporate the Millbury S^ South- bridge Railroad Company. — [May 7.] — To con- struct a railroad from the Boston and ^'\'orccstcr, in Grafton or Millbury, through Sutton and Au- burn to Southbridge. Capital, 5300,000. Loca- tion to be filed within two years, and construction finished within four years. Construction not to be begun till all the stock is subscribed and 20 per cent, paid in. 114. An Act authorizitig the Town of Truro to construct a Bridge. — [May 7.] — Across Pamct river ; d; aw 28 feet wide. 115. A71 Act in addition to an Act to annex a part sioners may estimate damages caused by the Com- pany's operations, subject to appeal to a jury. Sec- tion 4 of the charter of 1848 repealed, [p.] 127. [g.] An Act to establish a Board of Bank Commis.iioners. — [May 8.] — Three bank commis- sioners shall be appointed by the Governor June 1, 18.31, the first named to go out of oiSce at the end of one year, the second at the end of two, and the third at the end of three years, unless re- appointed ; all the commissioners, however, to be subject to the removal of the Governor at any time; at least two of the commissioners shall, at least once in every two years, visit and examine every bank and Savings' Institution in the State, and preserve a permanent record of their proceed- ings, and of the condition of each bank. Any Director or other bank officer refusing to give in- ofthe Town of Dracut to the city of Loioell. — [May | formation under oath when examined by the com TITLES AND ABSTRACTS OP THE LAWS. 10 missioncrs, may be punished by fine not more than jjf 1000, or imprisonment not more tlian one year. The commissioners must also examine any bank at any time when reciuested by any five persons who are officers, stockhoklcrs, or creditors. In ease of the apparent insolvency of any bank, the commissioners may apply to some Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court for an injunction, which shall be issued, and after a hearing, may be modi- fied or dissolved, or made perpetual, and receivers may be appointed. The commissioners shall make an annual report to the Secretary of the Common- wealth, and at any time shall report to him if they find any bank or any director or cashier has vio- lated any of the existing laws, that he may cause such law to be forthwith executed. No bank shall discount any note or bill of exchange to which a bank commissioner is a party, cither as principal, surety, endorser, or otherwise. The commission- ers shall each receive %C) for every day employed, and $\ for every 20 miles' travel, and may appoint a clerk and prescribe his duties, [p.] 128. An Act in relation to the Essex, and Salem and Loioell Railroad Cotnjmnies, and the South Readimi Branch Railroad. — [May 14.] — Certain connections between these roads and the Eastern llailroad are authorized under various restrictions, and the track used in common is to be under the care of a common superintendent, appointed and paid by the three companies named in the title, and not otherwise in tlie employ of either (except with the consent of all) of them. The last named com- pany is authorized to increase its capital ^100,000. In case of the dissent of the Essex llailroad to this Act, tlie other two roads are authorized to build new roads from South Danvers to Salem, south of the Essex road ; location to be filed, and construction completed within two years, [p.] 129. [g.] An Act concerning malicious mischief. — [May 15.] — The wilful and malicious injury by the explosion of gunpowder, of houses, &c., shall be punished by imprisonment in the State Prison not more than 20 years, or County Jail or House of Correction not more than () years, or fine not more than ,5 1000 — the applying gunpowder with the intent to injure, by imprisonment in the State Prison not more than 10 years, or County Jail or House of Correction not more than 5 years, or by fine not more than ^500 — the injury by the appli- cation of oil, tar, or any other noxious or filthy substance, by imprisonment in the State Prison not more than 5 years, or in the County Jail or House of Correciion not more than 3 years, or by fine not more than 5300. 130. An Act to incorporate the Female Mutual Sewin// Society connected ioith the First Christian Clnirch unci Congregation hi Lynn. — [INIay 15.] — Incorporated " for the purpose of raising money by their labor and other laudable means for charit- able objects ; " may hold real and personal estate to S5,600. [p.] 131. An Act to incorporate the Clinton Savings Bank.—[^l&j 15.]— May hold real estate to 510,000. 132. An Act to incorporate the Proprietors of the Commons or Sheep Pasture in Beverly. — [^lay 15.] — Authorized to hold the land so called at Bev- erly Farms, containing about 135 acres ; to manage and improve the same, and to sell it at public auction, for the benefit of the proprietors. 133. [g.] An Act relating to Joint Stock Compa- nies.— [May 15.] — Any number of persons not less than three, who associate themselves together for the purpose of carrying on any kind of manufac- turing, mechanical, mining, or quarrying business (except distilling or manufacturing intoxicating liquors), and who comply with the provisions of this Act, shall be a corporation under the name by them assumed, not the name of any other corpo- ration or company, and may hold real and personal estate necessary for its purposes. The amount of capital stock shall be fixed and limited by the stockholders, and may be increased by them, but shall not be less than ^5000 nor more than 5200,- 000. Before commencing business, an att(?sted cer- tificate, stating the name of the corjioralion, its pur- poses, amount of stock, par value of shares, stock paid in, name and residences of stockholders, and number of shares held by each, shall be published, and filed with (he Secretary of the Commonwealth, and the clerk of the town or city where the corpo- ration is located. A similar certificate, stating in addition, the amounts of capital invested in real and in personal estate, and of property owned by the corporation, of debts due to and from it, shall be annually made in January, and deposited with the town or city clerk, at whose office all transfers of stock must be made. If the officers of the cor- poration neglect these duties, they shall be jointly and severally liable for its debts. The stockhold- ers shall be jointly and severally individually liable for debts due their laborers, for services within six months preceding the demand for the same. No shares shall be issued for less than their par value. The Legislature may at any lime alter, amend, or repeal this Act, and may by special act annul or dissolve any corporation existing under it. The Secretary shall annually prepare a printed abstract from the certificates of corporations filed with him as above. 134. Ayi Act in additiori to an Act to incorporate the Southbridge and Blackstotw Railroad Company. — [May 15.] — Times for location and construction extended one year. Corporation authorized to divide the road into three sections, to be separately built, on the subscription respectively of 5150,000, 5300,000, and 5400,000 of the stock, and when 20 ■per cent, thereof is paid in. Section 9 of charter repealed, [p.] 135. An Act to incorporate the Worcester Mechan- ics' Savings Bank. — [May 15.] 136. [g.] An Act to facilitate the settlement of estates of deceased persons. — [May 15. J — Authorizes the sale of outstanding debts of deceased persons under the license of probate courts, subject to ap- peals to the Supreme Judicial Court. 137. A^iAct in additio7i to an Act authorizing the disposal of the piroperty of the East Parish in Ames- bury. — [May 15.] — Directs the application of the funds to the payment, 1st, of the debts ; 2d, of the reasonable expenses of petitioners and remon- strants in regard to the matter, to the Legislatures of 1849 and iSoO; 3d, of 5100 lo Rev. Benjamin Sawyer or his legal representatives, and 4th, the remainder to be divided among three specified societies. 138. [g.] An Act regtdating the publication of Advertiseme7its issued under the authority of probate judges and commissioners of insolvency. — [May 15.] — Persons having business at the offices of these officers shall have the right of selecting such newspapers as they may prefer and name for the publication of legal notices ordered ; provided that if the newspaper thus selected be deemed by the judge or commissioner insufficient to give due pub- licity, he may order the publication in one other paper, [p.] 139. An Act to nicorporate the Stoneham Branch Railroad Company. — [May 15.] — To build a rail- road from Stoneham to the Medford Branch of the Boston iS: Maine Railroad in Medford, or to the Boston & Lowell Railroad, between the 8th and 10th mile-posts. Capital, 5100,000. Location to be filed within one year, and construction finished within three years. Authorized to transfer their franchise, &c., to the Maine or Lowell corporations, if three quarters, in interest, of the stockholders elect so to do. Construction not to be begun till the stock is subscribed and 20 per cent, paid in. 140. An Act to incorporate the Berkshire County Mutual Life Insttrance Company. — [May 15.] — In 20 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. Pittsfield. Original guarantee capital stock, 5100,000. Twelve directors, (unless a different number be established by a by-law) to be chosen, half by the subscribers to the guarantee stock (until its redemption), and half by the assured, to hold office only so long as they are themselves either stockholders or assured; stockholders entitled to a seven per cent, dividend whenever the resources of the company are sufficient. The company may hold real estate to 510,000. Onequarter of the estimated surplus funds to be set apart as a reserved fund for the redemption of the guarantee stock. Every five years the remaining three-quarters shall be reim- bursed among the assured, in proportion to premiums. The company annually to pay to the Trustees of the Massachusetts General Hospital one-third of the net profits, if any, arising from insurance on lives. 141. An Act for the protection of the Harbor of Beverly. — [May 15.] — Punishment for taking gravel, &c., from Tuck's Point, fixed at a fine not more than ^20. 142. An Act to change the name of the Second Parish in Bradford. — [May 15.] — To be named the Congregational Society in Groveland. [p.] 143. An Act concerning goats going at large on the Island of Martha's Viiieyard. — [May 15.] — Such goats, after Nov. 1, 1851, shall be deemed in law, animals of a wild nature, and may be treated by any person accordingly. 144. An Act to incorporate the Union Sugar Woi'ks. — [May 15.] — Incorporated "for the pur- pose of manufacturing and refining Sugar," in Boston ; may hold real and personal estate to 5100,000. 145. — An Act in addition to an Act to incorporate the Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Compamj. — [May 15.] — The company is authorized to take, on the issuing of every policy, such part of the deposit note, or such cash premium, as the directors may deem expedient. 146. An Act to incorporate the Proprietors of the Second Congregational Society in Marblehead. — [May 15.J 147. [g.] An Act concerning the effects of passen- gers transported by Railroad Corporations and other common carriers. — [May 15.] — Requires the publication, by every railroad or steamboat com- pany, once in six months, of a descriptive list of all unclaimed baggage, in at least one newspaper in every county in which the company has a passenger station or office. If, six months after such publication, any of the articles remain un- claimed, the corporation may give notice to the municipal authorities, who may either require them to be sold forthwith at public auction, or to be again advertised and sold at the end of six months. The proceeds of articles thus sold, after deducting expenses, shall be paid over to the Commonwealth. Any corporation neglecting to comply with these provisions shall be liable to an action for damages from any person aggrieved, and to a penalty of 5100. Whenever any action is brought by a passenger to recover damages for lost, missing, &c., baggage, or its contents, if the plaintiff has proved its bailment to the common carriers and subsequent loss through their fault, he may then put in as evi- dence a descriptive list, sworn to by him, of so much of the contents as may consist of wearing apparel and other travelling equipage. 148. An Act to incorporate the Union Mutual Marine Insiirance Company. — [May 15.] — In New Bedford. Term, 10 years. No policy to be issued till 550,000 is subscribed, and no division of profits to be made till the expiration of the charter. May hold real estate to 510,000. No one risk to exceed $[)QQQ till the invested capital reaches 5100,000. 149. An Act concerning the First Parish in Marshfeld. — [May 15.] — Trustees of the Minis- terial Fund authorized to invest 52000 in real es.tate. 150. A71 Act to establish a Fire Department in the toion of Stoneham. — [May 15.] 151. [g.] An Act concerning the larcenij of real property. — [May 15.] — Whoever, by trespass, with intent to steal, takes away anything which is parcel of the realty or annexed thereto, the property of another of some value, shall be guilty of .such simple or aggravated larceny as he would be if the property were personal — and in general the former description of property is put on the same footing as the latter, by this Act : but nothing in it can prevent any civil action which might have elsewise been maintained. 152. An Act to incorporate the RoxburyAthenaum. — [May 15.] — May hold real and personal estate to 550, OuO, to be appropriated exclusively to literary and scientific purposes. To wholly take the place of the Roxbury Athenaeum organized under chap. 41 of the Revised Statutes, if this Act is accepted by a majority of the proprietors. 153. An Act in addition to an Act to incorporate the First Evangelical Congregational Society in Ux- bridge. — [May 15.] — Authorized to assess on pews the money voted to be raised for the support of public w-orship, other parochial charges, and repairs of meeting house, [p.] 154. An Act concerning the East Hampshire Ag- ricultural Society. — [May 15.] — Name changed, by the omission of "East ; " authorized to receive the bounty of the State on the same terms as other agricultural societies. 155. An Act to authorize the Saugtcs Branch Rail- road to extend the same. — [May 15.] — Extension to Flax Pond in Lynn, and increase of capital by 540,000, authorized. Location of extension to be filed within one year. Construction to be fin- ished in two years, but not to be begun till all the stock has been subscribed and twenty per cent, on each and every share paid in. 156. [G.] An Act relating to shop-breaking and aggravated larceny. — [May 15.] — Breaking into any building in the night time with intent to commit murder, rape, robbery, larceny, or any felony, is made punishable by imprisonment in the State prison not more than 20 years — and various less degrees of criminality with less heavy punishment. 157. An Act relating to Mutual Fire Insurance Companies. — [May 15.] — The Secretaries of such companies shall give bonds, with sureties, faith- fully to account for all moneys received by them for their companies.. 158. [g.] An Act in relation to the Clerks of Courts. — [May 15.] — Whenever the clerk of the courts in any county shall be unable to discharge the duties of his office, the Supreme Judicial Court may appoint a clerk pro tern., who shall give bonds, be sworn and paid as provided by existing laws, and shall serve till the standing clerk resume his office or another is appointed. 159. An Act to incorporate the Worcester Gas Liqht Compani/. — [May 15.] — May hold real and personal estate to 5200,000. Shall assume all liabilities of the present proprietors of the Gas Light Works in Worcester, [p.] 160. An Act to incorporate the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. — [May 15.] — In Springfield. Number of Directors, eight. Other provisions same as No. 140. 161. [q.] An Act for the better preservation of Municipal and other Records. — [May 15.] — County and Municipal officers must have their "books of public record or registry " well bound, duly filed and arranged for reference, and shall provide a suitable place for their preservation and particular security ; and in case any records become worn, mu- tilated or illegible, they must be copied, and the copies certified and carefully preserved. It shall be the duty of each clerk and register to keep all TITLES AND ABSTRACTS OF THE LAWS, 21 records and documents in his sole custody, and not to permit tlu^n to be removed under a penalty of $10. All such records shall be open to jjublic insiJCCtion under a penalty of $oO for removing or for defacinf^ them. The custody of books of record and other documents of ancient proprietors of townships, or of common lands, in case such proprietors shall have ceased to be a body corpo- rate, or of any church or religious society which has been dissolved, shall, if not otherwise provided, be vested in the clerk of the city or town where such lands, or most of them, or such church, are situated ; and any person unlawfully holding them shall be punished by a tine not more than ,?■'"■ County and town othcers are authorized to cause old records and papers to be copied. Any coun- ty, city or town refusing to fulfil the provisions of this Act shall forfeit for each oft'ence ,j?20, and any clerk so refusing, ^10. 162. [g.] An Act pvovidhuj for the appointment of Police Officers. — [May LO.]— Municipal authori- ties may appoint police oiKcers, to hold office dur- ing their pleasure, with all the powers of constables except serving and executing civil process. 163. An Act to incorporate the Bay State Mutual Life Insurance Company. — [May 15.] — In Conway. Original guarantee capital, ^50,000. Not less than eight directors to be first chosen. Other provi- sions same as No. 140. 164. An Act to authorize William Humphrey, Jr., and Ebenezei' S. Tioisden to extend their icharf. — [May 15.] — In Marblehead, twenty feet; not to obstruct the safe anchorage of vessels in the har- bor. 165. \q.'] An Act relating to Insurance on Lives. — [May lo.] — " Whenever any peison or corporation shall be empowered to make insurance on lives upon land, the right so to do shall be deemed subject to the same obligations for the payment of a cer- tain share of the profits accruing therefrom to the Massachusetts General Hospital, as are imposed on the Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company by the laws now in force, unless express provision to the contrary shall be made " in the Act authorizing such insurance. 166. An Act to authorize Payne G. Aticood and others to extend their tcharf. — [May 15.] — In Well- fleet, near the head of Mayo's Beach, [p.] 167. [g.] An Act concerniny vacancies in Ward Offices. — [May 15.] — At the "first election in any city after a new division into wards, the ward offi- cers shall officiate in the same municipal wards for which they were originally chosen. All officers chosen at a meeting after the new division shall hold their offices till the next annual meeting, and in both cases, until others are chosen and qualified in their stead. 168. An Act to incorporate the Massachusetts Universalist Home Missionary Society. — [May 17] — Incorporated " for the purpose of giving and dis- seminating religious instruction ;" may hold real estate to '^20,000, and personal to ^25,000, to be devoted exclusively to purposes of religious and moral instruction and improvement. 169. An Act to increase the capitai stock of the Bank of Commerce. — [May 17-] — In Boston. In- crease, 5750, QUO, to be paid in on or before the last day of April, 1852. [p.] 170. [g] An Act to allow corporations to he rep- resejited in the election of officers of Mutual Fire Insurance Companies. — ^'[May 17.] — The Directors of any corporation which becomes a member of a mutual fire insurance company, may appoint one or more officers or stockholders to represent it, who may vote and be eligible to the office of di- rector in the insurance company, [p.] 171. .4m Act to incorporate the German Mictual Society. — [May 17.] — Incorporated " for the pur- poses of mutual assistance and instruction, and for the promotion of knowledge in German literature. by the establishment and maintenance of a library and the employment of oilier means of education ; " may hold real and personal estate to ,520,000. 172. A7i Act to iiuorporute the Tru.itces of the IJollis Institute in Braintrce. — [May 17.] — Trustees appointed and incorporated to exercise all powers under the will of the late John II. IIollis,and tohold the fund bequeathed by him to the South Parish of Braintrce for the purposes of education. May hold real estate to ,^25,000, and personal to ^oO.OOO, to be applied to the purposes of education, [p.] 173. An Act 7'elatiny to the fund of the Sixth District School in Weymouth — [May 17.] — Select- men of Weymo\ith auth(U-ized to direct the trustee of this fund, bequeathed by the will of the late Lois Pratt, to expend part of the income for repairs of the school-house and for apparatus, j^p.] 174. An Act to incorporate the Mernmack Insur- ance Company. — [May 17-] — In Newburyport. Term, 20 years. May hold real estate to ^20,000. Capital, 5100,000, with liberty to increase it to 5200,000, provided that 5100,000 shall be paid in within two years. 175. An Act to authorize Thomas H. Kitfield to repair and maintain his wharf. — [May 17.] — On Manchester river, in Manchester. 176. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Barnstable Bank.— [May 20.]— Increase, 510l),0O0 ; to be paid in before 1st Monday of April, 1852. [p.] 177. An Act to itworpomte the Mariners' Mutual Marine Insurance Company. — [May 20.] — In Bos- ton. Term, 20 years. No policy to be issued till applications have been made for marine insurance to 5100,000; no division of funds till expiration of charter. 178. An Act in addition to an Act for establishing an academy in the toicii of Framingham by the name of the Framingham Academy. — [May 20.] — The Trustees of the academy are authorized to convey all the property to the town, which shall within one year establish a high school, to be under the control of the School Committee, and may apply the income of the funds of the academy to its support. This Act to take effect when accepted by the Trustees and by the town. 179. A71 Act to increase the capital stock of the Milford 5rt«/t.— [May 20.]— In Milford. Increase. 556,000, to be paid in on or before April 30, 1852. [p.] 180. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Boylston Bank. — [May 20.] — In Boston. Increase, 550,000, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. [p.] ISL A71 Act to change the time of holding the annual meeting of the First Universalist Society in Attleboro'. — [May 20.] — Hereafter to be holden in December. 182. A71 Act to inco7porate the City Mutual Marine a/id Fi7-e I7isu7-a7u-e Co77ipa7iy. — [May 20.] — In Boston. Term, 20 years. No policy to be issued till 550,000 is subscribed ; no division of funds till expiration of charter. Company restricted to <?5000 on any one risk till the capital reaches 5100,000. 183. A71 Act to i/icrease the capital stock ef the Bay State Bank. — [May 20.] — In Lawrence. In- crease, 5200,000, to be paid in before Mav 1, 1852. 184. A71 Act toi7icrease the capital stock of the Laighton Ba7ik. — [May 20.] — In Lynn. Increase, 550,000, to be paid in on or before April 30, 1852. 185. A7i Act to increase the capital stock &f the Agi-icultural BamA-.- [May 20.]— In Pittsfield. Increase, 5-50,000, to be paid in on or before April 30, 1852. [p.] 186. [g.] An Act inad<iitionto an Act to authorize toirns to take land for school-houses. — [May 20.] — The provisions of the law of 1848 relative to taking land for erection of school-houses thereon, are ex- tended to taking land for the enlargement of any school-house lot, to not more than 40 square rods. 22 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. 187. An^Act to authorize the First Congregational Society in ^ Lynnfiehl to sell certain real estate. — [May 20.] — Autliorized to sell the parsonage lot, about five acres, [p.] 188. An Act relating to the Powow River Bank. — [May 20.] — The renewal of the charter of the Powow River Bank in Araesbury by the law of 1830 shall be construed and deemed to intend the bank of that name in Salisbury, [p.] 189. [g.] An Act in further addition to the several Acts for the relief of Insolvent Debtors and the more equal distribution of their effects. — [May 20.] — The creditor's oath required by the law of 1848 may be administered by a justice of the peace when the creditor is unable to appear before the commis- sioner. If/any person whose goods or estate are attached for ^100 or more neglects to dissolve the attachment wilhin a prescribed time, any creditor may proceed against him according to chap. 163 of the Laws of 1838. If he has failed through mistake or accident, however, he may apply to the commissioner, who, after notice, hearing, &c., if the person prove himself solvent, may stay and suppress the proceedings. [See Nos. 322 aiid 349. ]_ 190. [g.] An Act for the appointment of a Land Agent. — [May 20.] — When there is a vacancy, the Governor and Council shall fill it by an appointment of a land agent for three years, subject to removal within that term. Salary, ^1000; bond required for faithful performance of duties, ^550,000. It shall be the duty of the land agent to superintend the public lands in Maine, and generally to take all necessary steps for their protection and security not contrary to the laws of Maine, and to make and ex- ecute contracts for the sale of timber and grass on the lands, provided that the mode of selling, &c., be approved by a board of commissioners, consisting of the Secretary, Treasurer, and Auditor, and that in no case the fee in the soil be disposed of. All assistants of the land agent shall be sworn to the faithful discharge of their duties, and be responsible to him. [p.] 191. An Act to amend an Act incorporating the Massachusetts Fire and Marine Insurance Com- pany.— [May 20.] — Company to insure on the mutual principle. No policy to be issued until applications for insurance have been made to ^100,000. No division of funds till expiration of charter. Section 2 of charter repealed. 192. An Act better to establish the line between the tow7is of Hancock and Neio Ashford. — [May 20.] —Line to be considered to be : Beginning at N.W. corner of Lanesboro', thence running N. 71° W. 241 rods ; thence N. 19° E. to Williamstown line. 193. [g.] An Act to prevent disturbances at funerals. — [May 20.] — Every person who wilfully interrupts or disturbs any funeral assembly or pro- cession, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not more than 30 days, or by fine not more than ,goO. 194. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Lee jBaH/c— [May 21.]— In Lee. Increase ^50,000, to be paid in on or before April 30, 1852. [p.]_ 195. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Mechanics' Bank. — [May 21.] — In Worcester. Increase, ^150,000, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. [p.] 196. An Act to provide additio?ial Railroad accommodations for the town of Wilmington and vicinity. — [May 21.] — The provisions of the char- ters of the Boston and Maine Railroad, prohibit- ing the establishment of any station on tliat road between Andovcr and Reading without the consent of tile Boston and Lowell Railroad, and of the Salem and Lowell Railroad, prohibiting the cars of that company from slopping or delivering passengers or freight within one mile of the Boston and Maine Railroad, are repealed. Nothing in the Act to be construed to allow cars to be drawn from the Boston and Maine Railroad over the Salem and Lo'well Railroad, or vice versd. 197. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Fall River J?«nA-.— [May 21.]— In Fall River. In- crease, ^50,000, by making the par value of shares ^87.50 instead of ^75, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. [p.] 198. An Act to inci-ease the capital stock of the Bedford Commercial Bank. — [May 21.] — In New Bedford. Increase, ^200,000, to be paid in before the 1st Monday in April, 1852. [p.] 199. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Freeman' s Bank. — [May 21.] — In Boston. Increase, ^50,000, to be paid in before the first Monday in April, 1852. [p.] 200. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Lancaster Bank. — [May 21.] — In Lancaster. In- crease, .§25,000, to be paid in on or before April 30, 1852. [p.] 201. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Rollstone Bank.—\lsl^.y 21.]— In Fitchburg." In- crease, ,§? 100,000, to be paid in before the 1st Monday in April, 1852. [p.] 202. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Granite Bank. — [May 21.] — In Boston. Increase, ^250,000, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. [p.] 203. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Worcester Bank. — [May 21.] — In Worcester. In- crease, 550,000, to be paid in on or before April 30. 1852. [p.] 204. An Act exempting the members of the Aiicient and Honorable Artillery Company from jury duty. —[May 21.] 205. An Act to change the name of the proprietors of the West Bradford Meeting-house. — [May 21.] — Name changed by the omission of " West." [p.] 206. [g.] An Act to provide further reniedy for Creditors. — [May 21.] — The Supreme Judicial Court shall have jurisdiction in equity upon a bill by any creditor to reach any property in this State of a debtor residing out of the State, which cannot be attached or taiien on execution in a suit at law against such debtor, [p.] 207. An Act to incorporate the Scituate Savings J3aw7c.— [May 21.] 208. [g.] An Act to authorize Judges of Probate to take the proof of the execution of deeds in cer- tain cases. — [May 21.] — The Judges of Probate in their respective counties shall have concurrent ju- risdiction with the courts of record in taking such proof; and a certificate of such proof by the Judge of Probate shall be endorsed upon or annexed to the deed, [p.] 209. A71 Act to authorize John Gibson and others to build a loharf m Lynn. — [May 21.] — On the west side of Nahant Beach, near the middle thereof ; the proprietors to have the exclusive use of the water 150 feet wide on each side of the wharf. This Act not to go into operation tinless approved within si.x months by the City Council of Lynn. 210. An Act to incorporate the Stockbridge Water Company. — [May 21.] — Incorporated " for the pur- pose of supplying the inhabitants of Stockbridge with good water;" may hold real and personal estate to ,^30,000. The water to be conveyed to Plain street aijd the adjacent streets from the spring on the land of Major Calvin Dewey, near Rattlesnake Mountain, in Stockbridge ; also the springs on the lands occupied by David C. Hull. 211. [g.] ,4;?. Act concerning illegitimate children. — [May 21.] — Such children shall inherit from the mother and any maternal ancestor, the same as if born in lawful wedlock. 212. An Act to incorporate the West Newbury Railroad Company. — [May 21.] — To build a rail- road from the Newburyport Railroad in George- town, through Grovcland to West Newbury, with authority to enter upon and use the Danvers and Georgetown Railroad, and to contract with that TITLES AND ABSTRACTS OF THE LAWS. 23 company for therunninn: of their railroad. Capi- tal, ,y.50,'000. The West Newbury and Dan vers and (jcor£!;etown companies may unite and form one comjiany whenever so voted by each company. Lo- cation to be filed within two years, and road con- structed within three. Construction not to be begun till all the stock has been subscribed, and 10 i^er cent on each and every share paid in. [p.] 213. [g.] .4n Act conccrnituj the levy of execu- tions.— [Jlay 21.] — If any execution against a cor- poration shall have been satisfied by levy on a member, and the property thus levied shall have subsefiuently been recovered by the member from the officer or judgment creditor, he may be en- titled to a new execution for the sum remaining due him. 214. [g.] An Act conccrninp the locatioyi ofhirjh- toays. — [May 21.] — On application made by any five inhabitants of a town who shall pay the ex- penses accruing in the case, the county commis- sioners may locate anew a road within that town, after giving notice, &c., in like manner, as in the case of laying out highways. 21.5. [g.] An Act to exempt Agj-icultural Societies from Taxation. — [May 21.] — The property real and personal of such societies is exempted from tax- ation from and after the passage of this Act. 216. [g.] An Act providinn for rettirns of moneys received by public officers. — [May 21.] — All offi- cers receiving moneys which they are required by law to pay over to the Commonwealth or any public authority, shall, on or before January 15, annually return to the Secretary, under oath, a true account of all such moneys received by them during the year ending on the first Wednesday of the same month, under penalty of 5200 for neglect or omis- sion to make the return. 217. [g.] An Act to jjrovide for the inspection of Belt Leather. — [May 21.] — Belt leather is placed on the same footing as sole leather, as regards inspec- tion, &c. 218. [g.] An Act in relation to Easements. — [May 21.] — The notice required by law to be given by an owner of land to prevent an adjoining owner from acquiring an easement therein, may, when the latter is unknown, be served by posting a copy conspicuously on the premises, and by serving it on the person to whom they were last assessed, and by recording it in the registry of deeds. 219. An Act in addition to an Act to incorporate the Real Estate Mxitual Fire Insurance Company. — [May 21.] — Authorized to insure personal prop- erty, [p.] 220. A7i Act concerniny the Fi)-si Baptist Society in Chelsea. — [May 21.] — Authorized to assess on pews money voted to be raised for support of pub- lic worship and other parochial charges and repairs of meeting-house, provided no person not a pew- holder shall be entitled to vote upon any question relating to the settlement of a pastor, or raising or appropriating moneys. This Act not to take eflfect unless accepted by a vote of two-thirds of the members present and voting at a legal meet- ing. 221. An Act to authorize the Cape Cod Branch Railroad Company to exteiul its Railroad. — [May 21.] — Extension authorized from Sandwich through Barnstable to Yarmouth, and thence to tide water, in Hyannis Harbor in Barnstable. Capital au- thorized to be increased by ^240, 000 in shaies of §60 each. Construction of extension not to be be- gun till the stock is subscribed and 20 per cent, on each and every share paid in. Par of the original shares reduced to ,$60. Location of extension to be filed within one year, and construction finished within two years, [p.] 222. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Worcester and Nashua Railroad Company. — [May 22.]— Increase, 5300,000. Present stockholders may subscribe for one new share for everv five shares of old stock, and receive thereupon a certificate of six sliares of preferred stock. Holders oflcss than five shares may transfer their right to subscribe for new stock. 'Die preferred stock to be entitled to a dividend of G per cent, a year in preference to the other. The Act not to take effect unless accepted by a vote representing at least three-fourths of the stock of the company, or until the written assent of the holders of two-thirds of the stock be ob- tained. 223. An Act to i7icrea.se the capital stock of the Traders' Bank. — [May 22.] — In Boston. Increase, 5200,000, to be paid in before the first Monday of April, 18.52. [p.] 224. [g] An Act to change the organization of the Board of Overseers of the University at Cam- bridye. — [May 22.1 — The Board, as now constituted, shall continue till the first Wednesday in January 1852, and no longer. The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Secretary of the Board of Education, and the President and Treasurer of Harvard College, for the time being, with thirtv other persons, shall then constitute the Board. [The Board now consists of the Governor, Lieut. Gover7ior, the ni7ie Coun- cillors, Speaker of the House, President of the Col- lege, the 40 Senators ; and 30 permane7it 7nembers, chosen by the Board itself, a7id holding office till death or resignation.] The 30 permanent mem- bers of the present Board shall be divided into three classes of ten each, by lot or otherwise, as they themselves may determine ; and the persons of the first class shall go out of office on the first Wednesday of January, 1852; the second class on that day in 1853, and the third class on that day in 1854, and their places shall be filled by the Legis- lature in joint ballot of the Senators and Repre- sentatives ; but the persons of each of these classes shall continue in office two months after the days mentioned, unless their successors shall have been sooner chosen. When the Board shall have thus been wholly renewed, each of the classes shall be subdivided, by lot or otherwise, into two new classes, making in all six new classes, of five each, which shall go out of office in rotation, one each year. If the legislature neglect to fill any vacancy in the board within three months of its day of meeting, it shall be filled by the remaining overseers. The Board may choose a Secretary, and make by-laws, &c. No member of the Legislature which elects shall be eligible as an overseer ; and no person shall be reeligible for more than one term imme- diately succeeding that to which he shall have been first elected. This Act to be in force when accepted by the corporation and present Board of Overseers, at meetings held during the present ses- sion of the legislature. [It was so accepted, May 22, by the Co7po7'atio7i 7mani77iously, and by the Oveiseers, yeas 51, nai/s 2, excused 4, abse/it 25.] 225. A7i Act to i7icrease the capiial stock of the Cochituate Ba7ik, and to chanqe its location. — [May 22.]— In Boston. Increase, 5100.000, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. So much of the charter which requires the bank to be located south of Boylston street is repealed, but it shall not be north of Sum- mer street, [p.] 226. [g.] An Act for the better security of the ballot. — [May 22.] — At all elections subsequent to Xov. 1, 1850, the votes shall clearly indicate, in writing or print, the office for which each person voted for is designed, and shall all be deposited in one sealed envelope, and no vote deposited in any other manner shall be counted ; provided that in trials for representative to the legislature, when no other officer is voted for at the same time, the indication of the office may be omitted from the ballot. The Secretary shall provide " a sufficient quantity of self-sealing envelopes, of uniform ap- pearance, and of suitable size and quality for the use of all the voters," to be distributed to the clerks 24 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. of the cities and towns, so that each shall have six times as many as the number of names oi: the voting-list, and by them furnished at elections to the selectmen of towns and wardens and inspectors of wards in cities ; who shall appoint two persons to take care of them and supply every person claiming to be a voter ; and may count the envel- opes deposited in the ballot-boxes from time to time, and open them once in each hour; and if more than one vote is found in one envelope, bear- ing the name of the same person for the same office, reject all but one, and if bearing different names, reject them all ; and not count any envel- opes "bearing any mark, impression, or device or color designed to distinguish such envelopes from others." " Each voter, when depositing his ballot. shall hold it in such a manner that the inspecting officers can distinctly see whether more than one is placed in the ballot-box." Any person who fraud- ulently obtains envelopes by claiming to be a voter, knowing that he is not, shall be liable to a fine from ^10 to ,^50. Any city or town officer neglect- ing any duty imposed on him by this Act shall for- feit not less than §100, nor more than Jg.5000. 227. All Act to provide for an additiotial term of the County Commissioners for the County of Essex. — [May 22.] — In addition to the meetings now re- quired by law, they shall also meet at Lawrence annually, on the last Tuesday of August. 228. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Merchants' Bank in New Bedford. — [May 22.]^ — In- crease, .^200,000. to be paid in before the 1st Mon- day of April, 1852. [p.] 229. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Quinsigamond Bank. — [May 22.] — In Worcester. Increase, Jg50,000, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. [P.] 230. An Act to iricrease the capital stock of the Shoe and Leather Dealers' Bank. — [May 22.] — In Boston. Increase, ^250,000, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. [p.] 231. An Act to authorize Samuel T. DeFord to extend his wharf in Newburyport. — [May 22.] — Extension authorized, 125 feet. 232. A7i Act to increase the capital stock of the Exchange Bank. — [May 22.] — In Boston. Increase, ^500,000, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. [p.] 233. [g.] An Actio amend some of the proceed- ings, practice, and rules of evidence of the Courts of this Commonioealth. — [May 22.] — [This is a very long and important act, occupying thirty-one pages of the printed book of laws. It was passed unani- mously by both branches, through all its stages. As it relates wholly to proceedings, etc., in the courts, it abounds in technicalities ; and an abstract of it would possess little interest to any one, since the legal profession, whom it most concerns, will of course always desire to refer to the act itself. It is founded on the report of the Commissioners, ap- pointed in accordance with a resolve of the Legis- lature, April 4, 1849. The Commissioners were Benj. R. Curtis of Boston, (now a judge of the U. S. Supreme Court,) N. J. Lord of Salem, and R. A. Chapman of Springfield.] 234. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Prescott Bank. — [May 22.] — In Lowell. Increase, $50,im, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. [p.] 235. An Act to incorporcde tJie Chebacco Mutual Fire Insurance Company. — [May 23.] — In Essex, Term, 28 years. 236. An Act in 7-elation to the Grand Junction Railroad and Depot Company. — [May 23.] — May cross certain streets in Chelsea at grade. May lo- cate, construct, and maintain a piece of Railroad from their line in Somerville or Charlestown, across the Boston and Maine Railroad, to their line again, [p.] 237. An Act to incorporate the Salem Steam- boat Company. — [May 23.] — Authorized to hold a steamboat, to be employed in and about the harbor of Salem, and real estate to ,g[1000. Capital, ^20,000. 238. [g.] An Act regtilaiing the measurement of chestnuts aiid walnuts. — [May 23.] — They shall be measured by the strike or level measure, the same as cranberries and other berries, and flax-seed, by existing laws. To take effect Aug. 1, 1851. 239. An Act to authorize the Auditor of Accounts to employ a clerk. — [May 23.] — "At such times as he shall think it necessary, at an expense not to exceed ^600, to be paid out of the treasury." 240. An Act to incorporate the Agrindttiral and. Mechanics' Hall Association. — [May 23.] — Incorpo- rated " for the purpose of erecting and maintaining in Springfield an edifice to contain library and lec- ture rooms and halls suitable and convenient for the exhibition and sale of articles connected with agricultural, horticultural, and mechanical science and industry ;" may hold real and personal estate for this purpose to §35,000. 241. An Act concerning the Mount Pleasant Branch Railroad Co?7ipany. — [May 23.] — Times for location and construction extended one year. Construction not to be begun till the stock is sub- scribed and 20 per cent, on each and every share paid in. 242. An Act to hicorporate the North Beverly Branch Railroad Company. — [May 23.] — To build a branch road from the Eastern Railroad in Bev- erly to Wenham Pond, less than half a mile long. Capital, ^40,000. Location to be filed within one year, and construction finished within two years. Construction not to be begun till all the stock has been subscribed and 20 per cent, on each and every share paid in. 243. An Act iii addition to an Act to establish the Boston Lunatic Hospital. — [May 23.] — The City Council of Boston may pass such ordinances as they shall deem expedient for conducting the business of the Boston Lunatic Hospital, and ap- pointing such officers as in their opinion may be necessary, [p.] 244. A7i Act to incorporate the Wilmington and Cambridge Railroad Company. — [May 23.] — To build a railroad from the Boston and Maine Rail- road in Wilmington, across the Boston and Lowell Railroad and the Middlesex Canal, through Burlington and Woburn to the Lexington and West Cambridge Railroad in West Cambridge; or, leaving this line at the canal, at Gardner's Locks, and intersecting the Lowell Road in Win- chester ; also from that road in Medford or Som- erville to the Fitchburg Railroad, near Porter's Hotel, in Cambridge. Capital, ^2.50,000. Loca- tion to be filed in one year, and road constructed in three years. Construction not to be begun till all the stock is subscribed and 10 per cent, on each and every share paid in. 245. An Act to incorporate the Providetice and Bristol Railroad Company. — [May 23.] — To build a railroad from the Rhode Island line near Prov- idence, at India Bridge, through Seekonk to the southeast boundary line of that town. Capital, 5250,000. Location to be filed within one year, and road completed within four years. Construction iiot to be begun till all the stock is subscribed and 20 jyer cent, on each and every share paid in. The company may be connected with the Rhode Island company of the same name, if both companies agree, and form one company, of which one or more of the directors or other officers shall be inhab- itants of Massachusetts. Separate accounts shall be kept of the expenditures in each State, and two commissioners shall be appointed, one by the Governor of each State, to apportion the receipts and expenditures of the road to each State. 246. [g.] An Act concerning arrests for offences committed on the Lord's Day. — [May 23.] — Any per- son discovered wilfully injuring fruit or forest trees, or committing any kind ofmalicious mischief on the Lord's day, niay be arrested by an officer or private iiidividuiil, and lawfully detained not more than twenty-four hours, till a complaint can be made afjainst him and a warrant issued thereon. 247. [Ci.l An Art in additionto the Actroncerni7i(i E/ccirir Tchiiraph Companies and electric tele- ciraphimj. — [May 23.] — No enjoyment by any person or corporation, for any lens^th of time, of the priviles^c of having telegraphic posts, wires or apparatus attached to tlie property of others, shall be deemed to give a legal right tc the continued enjoyment of such casement, or raise anypresump- ti(m to its grant. When any injury is done by telegraph apparatus, the proprietors shall be licld responsible to the person or corporation injured. No incorporated telegraph company shall begin the construction of its line till three-fourths of its capital stock is taken and unconditionally subscribed for, nor owe debts to a larger amount than half its ca])ital actually paid in. Telegraph companies shall make attested annual returns to the Secretary, on or before the 1st of December of each year. The President and Treasurer shall be jointly and seveially individually liable for all in- debtedness of their company, in case of wilful neglect to comply with ihe provisions of this Act. [p.] 248. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Marine Bank.— [May 23.]— In New Bedford. In- crease, ^200,000, to be paid in before the 1st Mon- day in April, 1852. [p.] 249. An Act to change the names of the persons therein mentioned. — [May 23.] — Changes the names of 174 persons. [See Nos. 17 and 201.] 250. An Act to incorporate the town of West Roxbury. — [May 24.] — The south-westerly portion of the city of Roxbury is incorporated into a new town by the name of West Roxbury, the inhab- itants of which shall be holden to pay all arrears of taxes assessed on them by Roxbury ; also their proportion (to be ascertained by the last city valuation) of all county and State taxes that may be assessed on them before the next valuation, and of all debts owing from Roxbury, and shall be entitled to receive from that city their proportion of the corporate property ; provided, that the city shall incur no liability to West Roxbury after the passsage of this Act. The city and town shall be respectively liable for the support of paupers whose settlement was gained within their respective limits. In case of disagreement in respect to the division of paupers, property, debts, and taxes, the Norfolk Court of Common Pleas may appoint three disinterested persons to hear and award, whose decision shall be final. Forest Hills Cemetery and the Brook Farm shall be assigned to the city of Roxbury, and shall be free from taxation by VVest Roxbury so long as occupied for a cemetery and poor farm respectively. For the purpose of elect- ing representatives, West Roxbury shall remain a part of Roxbury till the next decennial census or a new apportionment. Any justice of the peace of Norfolk is authorized to issue a warrant to any principal inhabitant of West Roxbury, warning him to call a town meeting for the choice of town ofRcers. [p.] 251. [g.] An Act axdhorizing the erection of a second Hospital for the Insane. — [May 24.] — The Governor and Council are authorized to appoint three commissioners, who shall purchase an eligible site in such section of the State as they deem ex- pedient, and cause to be erected thereon a suitable hospital for the caro and cure of the insane ; the accommodations to be sufficient for 250 patients, a superintendent and steward, their families and necessary subordinate officers — the expenses and liabilities not to exceed §100,000. To defray these expenses, the Treasurer is authorized to issue scrip in the name of the Commonwealth, to an amount not exceeding S 100,000, bearing an interest of 5 per cent., payable seiniaimually on the first of April and October, rodcriMabli- April 1, 18G5. Such surplus of the A\'estern llnilroad Stock Sinking Fund as may remain after the redemption of the Commonwealth stock, t<igether with half the pro- ceeds of such public lands in Maine as may Ijcsold after 1856, shall constitute a sinking fund for the redemption of this scrip, until this fund amounts to ,S' 100,000. 252. [f;.] An Act relatinr; to Stockholders in Corporations. — [May 24.] — The stockholders of any company chartered since March 11, 1831, or which may hereafter be chartered, or organized under a general act, shall be jointly and severally individ- ually liable for all debts that may be due their employees for services within six months preceding the demand for such debt, [p.] 253. [g.] An Act concerning judges of probate. — [May 24.] — When a judge of probate is interested in any case within his jurisdiction, it shall not be transferred to a probate court of an adjoining county, unless his interests in the case exceed §100. 254. An Act in addition to an Act to preserve the Harbor of Boston, a7id to prevent encroachment there- in.— [May 24.] — More accurately defines the harbor line, [p.] 255. [g.] An Act concerning Defendants in actions on joint contracts. — [May 24.] — In such actions, where there is more than one defendant, the plaintiff may be entitled to judgment against some of them, in certain cases, ifall are not jointly liable. 256. [g.] An Act to p^'ovide for the change of 7iames of persons. — [May 24.] — No change of the name of any person other than that of the wife in case of marriage or divorce shall hereafter be made, except for good reasons, by the judges of probate of the several counties, who, after due notice, &c., may grant certificates under the seal of the court, of the change of name ofpersons applying therefor, subject to appeal to the Supreme Judicial Courts: and shall make an annual return in December to the Secretary, of all changes made by them under this Act, which shall be published in a tabular form, with the statutes of each year. [He)-etofore all changes of names have beeti by Acts of the Leg- islature.'] 257. [g.] An Act concerning the appointment of Appraisers in civil jjrocess. — [May 24.] — Such ap- praisers shall be appointed, one by the creditor, one by the debtor, and one by the sheriff or his deputy, in whose hands is the process, and they shall be sworn by him. 258. [g.] An Act requiring returns from the Trea- surers of histitutionsfor Savings. — [May 24.] — The Treasurers of all such institutions shall, between the 1st and 10th of May, annually make returns to the assessors of the cities and towns where they reside, of the names of depositors having de- posits amounting to more than 5'"'*^'% with the amount standing to the credit of each, under pen- alty of §50 for neglect or omission to make the return, or falsification in it. 259. An Act to incorporate the Maiden Bank in Maiden.— [Ma\ 24.1— To continue till Oct. 1, 1872. Capital, S 100.000, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. 260. An Act to set off a part of the town of JTTn- chendon, and annex the same to the town of Gardner. — [May 24.] — Containing 89 acres, [p.^ '261. [g.] An Act in addition to an Act concerning the Supreme Judicial Court and Court of Common Pleas. — [May 24.] — Whenever exceptions are re- fused to be allowed in the Court of Common Pleas, the truth of the allegations contained in them may nevertheless be established before the Supreme Judicial Court, and the exceptions be allowed ac- cording to the truth, under rules of proceeding to be established by the latter Court. AVhenever a motion for a new trial is overruled in the Court of 26 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. Common Pleas, exceptions may be filed, at the same term, the same as if no motion had been made, [p.] 262. [g ] An jict to exempt 2}ews from attachtnent and execution for debt. — [May 24-.] — A pew in one house of public worship belonging to any debtor and occupied by him or his family, shall be ex- empted from attachment or seizure on execution ; but pews may still be sold for non-payment of taxes legally laid thereon. 263. An Act to incorporate the Faneuil Hall Bank in Boston.— \}liiy 24.]— To continue till Oci. 1, 1872. Capital, ^-500,000, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. Not more than one-third of the directors need be residents of Boston, but a majority shall be residents and persons doing business in the city. 264. An Act to extend the time loithin which the Eastern Railroad Company may locate the exten- sion of their road. — [May 24.] — Time extended to May 24, 1852, and line altered. 265. All Act to set off a part of New Marlboro'' and annex" the same to Mo7iterey. — [May 24.] — A certain tract of land in New Marlboro' is annexed to Monterey, but the inhabitants thereof shall be holden to pay all arrears of taxes, and for the pur- pose of electing representatives shall continue part of New Marlboro' till the next apportionment. Monterey shall be holden to pay New Marlboro' the just proportion of State and county taxes of the portion set off", and shall be liable for the support of paupers whose settlement was gained by a resi- dence within its limits, [p.] 266. [Oioing to an accidental omission iti the num- bering, at the State House, there is no chapter 266 of the laws, this year.'] 267. [g.] An Act to authorize the btisiness of banking. — [May 24.] — Any persons, not less than fifty in number, may associate for the business of banking, and be entitled to all the powers and privileges, and be subject to all the restrictions and liabilities set forth in the statutes relative to banking, the capital stock to be not less than S 100,000, nor more than one million of dollars. The capital stock of the bank is to be divided into shares of one hundred dollars each, transferable only at its banking house and on its books ; and to be paid in such instalments, in gold and silver money, and at such times as the stockholders may direct ; provided, that one half of the capital stock shall be paid in before the bank goes into opera- tion, and the v/hole within one year. A certificate stating the corporate name, the place of location, amount of capital stock, number of shares and shareholders, and time when to go into operation, is to be filed with the register of deeds and secre- tary of the commonwealth. The capital stock may be increased. The banks to carry on the business of banking, at their banking house, but not elsewhere. The auditor of accounts is required to provide such circulating notes, in blank, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the act, and is required to countersign them on delivery, and keep a proper record in his office. The auditor is authorized to receive the public stock in pledge of any city or town of this State, or of Massachusetts, or of the other New England States, or of New York, or of the United States, at not above its par value nor under its current market value ; and whenever any bank shall deposit such stock to an amount not less than fifty thou- sand dollars, and not more than twenty-five per cent, above its capital, the auditor is authorized to deliver an equal amount of bills, which are to be labelled, " Secured by the pledge of public stock." The auditor may change the notes and rates, provid- ed that the amount standing pledged shall always remain not less than fifty thousand dollars. The auditor, unless the public safety requires the same to be revoked, may deliver to any bank powers of attorney to receive interest on the stocks deposited as security for the notes delivered to such bank. The banks, after signing such notes as required by lav.' to make them promissory notes payable on demand at their banking house, may circulate the same as money : but may not issue any other cir- culating notes. Provision is made for the redemp- tion of such notes, out of the funds in his hands, by the auditor, whenever any bank refuses to pay specie for them. Such banks are excepted from the provisions contained in sec. 4 and 8 of 36th chapter of Prevised Statutes, and sec. 11 of 93d chapter of the statutes of 1843. The auditor is to keep the plates and dies used in making bills, under his direction, although the banks using them are to pay the expenses. The auditor is subject to a penalty of five thousand dollars and imprisonment, in case he wilfully delivers to any bank a greater amount of circulating notes than it has deposited stocks in pledge of their redemp- tion. In addition to the returns now required by law, such banks shall specify and describe the amount of stock deposited with the auditor. The Secretary of the Commonwealth is to prepare a separate abstract of the returns of the banks formed under this Act. The Bank Commissioners to have the same power over the banks formed under this Act as they shall have over the incor- porated banks. When any bank desiring to relin- quish its business, shall have redeemed and re- turned at least ninety per cent, of the bank notes it shall have received, and shall deposit the remaining ten per cent., the pledged stock shall be given up. Whenever any justice of the Supreme Court shall be satisfied from the cer- tificate of the auditor, or otherwise, that any such bank is unsafe, the same proceedings may be had as are now provided in reference to the incorpo- rated banks, and the assets of such bank may be transferred to the hands of the receivers, to be by them applied to the redemption of the notes. This Act may be altered or repealed by the legis- lature. 268. An Act co7icer fling the Police Court of the city of Worcester. — [May 24.] — The Governor and Council shall appoint a clerk for this Court, who shall hold office five years, unless sooner removed ; and in case of his absence or death, the standing justice may appoint a clerk pi'o tern. The clerk shall be sworn, and give bond in the sum of $oQQ with surety. The standing justice shall receive a salary of not more than ^1200 annually, and the standing clerk of ^500, out of the taxable fees, provided that whenever the compensation to which the special justices are by law entitled exceeds 5250, the standing justice shall pay the excess pro rata from his compensation. The standing clerk from his salary shall pay any clerk pro tern, a. pro rata compensation. 269. An Act to incorporate the Essex Bank in Haverhill.— \]si&y 24.]— To continue till Oct. 1, 1872. Capital, ^100,000, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. 270. An Act to incorporate the Blackstone Bank in Boston. — [May 24.] — To be established in Han- over street. T'- continue till Oct. 1, 1872. Capi- tal, S250,000, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. 271. An .'ict to increase the capital stock of the Tradesman's Bank. — [May 24.] — In Chelsea. In- crease, §50,000, to be paid in before the first Mon- day in April, 1852. [p.] 272. An Act concerning the Norfolk County Rail- road Company. — [May 24.] — Authorized to con- tract with the Woonsocket Union Railroad Com- pany for the building of a branch Railroad from Woonsocket Village to the Norfolk road in Bel- lingham. 273. [g.] An Act concerning the poxoers and duties of justices of the Peace. — [May 24.] — No justice of the peace shall commence or be concerned in the TITLES AND ABSTRACTS OP THE LAWS. 27 institution of any civil action returnable before himself. 274. [g.'J An Act relating to the culling a Conven- tion, of Delegates of the People for the purpose of revising the Constitution. — [May 21.] — The people at tlic November general election, IHoO, shall vote on the question, " Is it expedient that delegates should be chosen to meet in convention for the purpose of revising or altering the Constitution of government of this Commonwealth ?" The Gov- ernor, some time before the first Wednesday of Jan- uary, shall announce the result of the vote by public proclamation. If it shall appear that the majority of votes is in favor of thus choosing delegates, they shall be chosen by the several cities and towns on ihe first Monday of April, 18.52, not exceeding the number of representatives to which each town or city is entitled in the legislature, 18-51 being val- uation-year. The delegates shall then meet at the State House in Boston on the first Wednes- day in September, 1852, — one hundred shall be a quorum, — and shall proceed to organize, and " to take into consideration the propriety and expedi- ency of revising the present Constitution of gov- ernment of this Commonwealth," or of amending it, and how; and such amendments as are adopted by the convention shall be submitted to the people, and if ratified by them the Constitution shall be deemed to be amended accordingly. The Conven- tion shall establish the pay of its officers and mem- bers. [At the election, the majority of votes was against the Convention.'] 275. An Act to reneic the chartei' of the Neponset ^rt,i/c._[May 24.]— Continued till January 1, 1870, unless one fourth in amount of the stockholders object in writing to the cashier before Sept. 1, 1851. 276. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Ada7ns Bank. — [Mav 24.] — In Adams. Increase, 550,000, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. [p.] 277. An Art to incorporate the Amherst and Bel- chertoicn Railroad Company. — [May 24.] — To build a railroad from Palmer through Belchertown, Am- herst, Leverett, Sunderland, and ^Montague, to the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad. Capital, ^600,000. Location to be filed within two years, and road completed within four. Union with the Xew London, Willimantic, and Palmer Railroad au- thorized. For the purpose of construction, the road is divided into two sections at Amherst, half the capital to be applied to each ; and the construction of neither shall be begun till all the stock thus applied to it is subscribed and 20 per cent, of the par value of each and every share is paid in. [p.] 278. An Act to incorporcUc the Worcester County West Agricultural Society. — [May 24.] — Incorpor- ated " for the encouragement of agriculture and the mechanic arts by premiums and other means," in Barre. 279. An Act to incorporate the Cambridge Mar- ket Bank in Cambridae. — [Mav 24.] — To continue till Oct. 1, 1872. Capital, Jj 100,000, to be paid in before May 1, 18-52. 280. An Act in addition to an Act to incorporate the Maiden Steam Mills. — [May 24.] — Name changed to Boylston Company. May hold real and personal estate to 5200,000. 281. [g.] An Act concerning Mutual Marine In- surance Companies. — [May 24.] — This a long act, recapitulating, defining, and establishing the gen- eral provisions of law in relation to mutual marine insurance companies. 282. An Act to incorporate the Westfield Bank in TKps(/?eW. — [Mav 24.]— To continue till Oct. 1, 1872. Capital, ^100,003, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. 283. An Act concerning the Dorchester and Mil- ton Branch Railroad Company. — [May 24.] — Au- thorized to issue five hundred shares of preferred stock, subject to semiannual dividends of 3 per I cent. This Act to take effect when accepted by a j vote of threc-fourtha of the stock repre.scnted at a meeting. 284. An Act to increase the capital stock of the Warren Bank in Danvers. — [May 24] — Increase, ^60,000, to be paid in before the first Monday of April, 1852. [r.] 285. A7i Act to incorpjorate the Great Barrington Mutual Fire Insurcmce Company. — [May 2-t.] — Term 28 years. No policy to be issued till $H)0,- 000 has been subscribed to be insured. 286. [g.] An Act in addition to an Act relating to the enlargement of the State Prison. — [May 24.] — Additional enlargement of twenty cells in the east wing of the old prison authorized, the expense not to exceed 5'5000. The inspectors of the prison authorized to contract for laying a pipe from the city square in Charlestown, for the purpose of car- rying the Cochituate water into the prison, and to erect workshops on the prison premises: the ex- pense of these improvements, also, not to exceed 5.5000. [p.] 287. An Act concerning the poicers of the Police Court of the City of Worcester. — [May 24.] — May exercise all the powers of trial justices, [p.] 288. [g.] An Act for the quietitig of titles to mortgaged real estate transferred by executors or administrators. — [May 24.] — Transfers of mort- gaged real estate, although made without license of court, in certain cases, shall still be valid and effectual. 289. [g.] An Act concerning the recovery of dnm- ages against aqueduct corporations. — [May 24.1 — County Commissioners may issue warrants of dis- tress for payment of damages caused by aqueduct corporations within three years, the same as in the case of railroad corporations. 290. [g.] An Act inrelation to damages sustained by the laying out of hightcays. — [May 24.] — When such damages are sustained by several persons, they may be paid over to one trustee appointed by them, or, in case of their disagreement, by the judge of probate. 291. An Act to change the name of the persons therein mentioned. — [May 24.] — Changes the names of 31 persons. [See "Sos. 17 and 249.] 292. An Act to incorporate the proprietors of the Catholic Cemetery in Dorchester. — [May 24.] — In- corporated "for the purpose of establishing and perpetuating a place for the burial of the dead;" may hold real and personal estate to 52500. 293. An Act to set off a paH of the town of Rut- land, and annex the same to the town of Pa'xton. — [May 24.] — Containing about 736 acres : to remain a part of Rutland for the purpose of electing the representative until the next appointment : the inhabitants and estates set off, to be liable for their taxes, and Paxton shall be liable for the support of paupers whose settlement was gained by a resi- dence within the limits of the part set oft', [p.] 294. An Act to incorporate the Mcdford Lyceum and Library Association. — [^lay 24.] — May hold real and personal estate to §20,000. 295. [g] An Art concerning intercourse with convicts in the State Prison. — [May 24.] — The in- spectors and warden are authorized to make regu- lations in regard to interviews between the convicts and their friends from without the prison, which shall be under the eye of the warden. The war- den may with the consent of the inspectors com- municate between the prisoners and their friends. 296. An Act to establish the city of ^ewburyport. [May 24.] — The town of Newburyport is made a city. A Mayor, six Aldermen, a Common Coun- cil of eighteen members, shall make the City Coun- cil. City to be divided into six wards, the division to be revised at least once in every five years. City election, second Monday of December, annually. All officers to be chosen by ballot, and shall hold their offices for one year from the first Monday in 28 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. January, and until others are elected and qualified. All laws and regulations of the town, to continue in force till they expire or are revised or repealed by the City Council. The city government to go into operation the present year. Act to be void unless accepted by a majority of the voters of the town at a legal meeting', by ballot, [p.] [See No. 333] 297. An Act to incorporate the Charles River Railroad Company , and concerning the Medway Branch Railroad Company. — [May 24.] — Charles River Railroad Company incorporated to build a railroad from the Charles River Branch Railroad in Dover, through Medford, Medway, and North Franklin, to Bellingham. Capital, ^300,000. Lo- cation to be filed within two years, and road con- structed within four. Authorized to unite with the Charles River Branch Railroad Company, when- ever a majority of each of the companies elects so to do. Construction not to be begun till the stock has been subscribed and 2Q per cent, paid in. Time for the Medway Branch Railroad Company to lo- cate their road, extended to May 1, 1852; capital to be goO,000. Construction not to be begun till the stock has been subscribed and 20 per cent. paid in. 298. [g.] An Act in addition to an Act coyicerning Haiokers and Pedlars. — [May 24.] — Any tax-pay- ing resident, a legal voter of any city or town, may sell goods, &c., therein, upon obtaining a license therefor, pursuant to the law of 1846. Any town treasurer, town clerk, constable or police officer is authorized to demand to see licenses of hawkers and pedlars, in addition to the officers now so au- thorized. 299. An Act to incorporate the New Englatid Coal Mining Company. — [May 24.] — May hold real and personal estate to ^50,000. Capital, ,^250,000, in shares of ^2o each. Place of business, Wor- cester. 300. A71 Act relating to cotiveyances to and by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of the West- ern Railroad Corporation. — [May 24.]-^These com- missioners are declared, for the purpose of taking and holding land as such, to have perpetual suc- cession in law in their capacity of commissioners, &c. [p.] 301. [g.] An Act to provide for the inspection of Foreign Sumac. — [May 24.] — An Inspector General of Sumac to be appointed by the Governor and Council, to hold his office for five years unless sooner removed, who shall be sworn, and give bonds with sureties in ^5000; he may appoint deputies. Their duties shall be to inspect any Sumac, the growth of places out of the United States, and assort into three classes, to be denominated on the bags, good, damaged, bad, with the addition of the name of the inspector, the place of inspection, " Mass.," for Massachusetts, and the year of in- spection. Fees, four cents for each bag. Any person who mixes or alters the Sumac in bags thus marked, shall forfeit not less than j?300, nor more than 5500, and any person who empties a bag, and puts in other Sumac, without erasing the marks, ^300, and any person who counterfeits or alters the marks, shall forfeit the Sumac, and be liable to a further penalty of ^lOO- If ^i^y inspector neg- lects his duty, he shall forfeit ^20. If any per- son sells any Sumac not inspected, the growth of places without the United States, he shall forfeit j^5 for every bag sold. 302. [g.] Ail Act to aynend an Act concerning the Militia. — [May 24.] — Commanders of Divisions shall designate the time and manner of holding the encampments in their Divisions ; the place to be designated by the commander of the body of troops to be assembled. 303. [g.I An Act in addition to an Act in rela- tion to School Districts. — [May 24.] — Towns may be districted anew for School purposes once at any time within the ten years next subsequent to the passage of Ch. 206 of the Laws of 1849. 304. An Act to incorporate the Hadley Falls Bank in Holyoke. — [May 24.] — To continue till Oct. 1, 1872. Capital, gIOO,000, to be paid in before May 1, 1852. 305. [g.] An Act to authorize cities and tokens to establish and maintain Public Libraries. — [May 24.] — Any city or town may establish and maintain a Public Library, and appropriate for its foundation a sum not exceeding gl for each of its ratable polls; and for its increase and maintenance, annu- ally, one-quarter of such sum, and may receive and manage in its corporate capacity any bequest for a Public Library. 306. An Act concerning the Saugus Branch Rail- road.— [May 24.] — May change location already filed, and file the new one within three months. 307. [g.] An Act relating to notices of Pro- ceedings before Judges of Probate and Commission- ers of Insolvejicy. — [May 24.] — Written notices of such proceedings must be sent by mail or other- wise to interested parties residing out of the coun- ty, whose residences are known. 308. [g.] A71 Act repealing an Act providing for Toivn Meetitigs in certain cases. — [May 24.] — The act of 1850, authorizing Town Meetings to be held in May in certain cases, is repealed. 309. [g.] An Act concerni^ig Vacancies in School Co7nmittees. — [May 24.] — When vacancies occur in any School Committee from any cause, they may be filled by the remaining member or members with the selectmen. 310. An Act to unite the Vermont and Massa- chusetts Railroad Company with the Brattleborough and Fitchburg Railroad Company, and to increase the Capital Stock of the former Company. — [May 24.] — The second named Company being establish- ed by the Legislature of Vermont. The former Company may issue ^600,000 additional stock. 311. An Act to incorporate the Crystal Ice Coni- ;j«n?/.— [May 24.]— In Boston. Capital, g 100,000. All the privileges and powers of this Act to be " forfeited, if and whenever any of the members or agents of this company shall engage in cutting, storing, or in any way manufacturing ice on the Lord's day." 312. An Act to incorporate the Shelbur7W Falls Manifactu7-ing Company. — [May 24.] — Incorpo- rated for the manufacture of cutlery, hardware, ar- ticles of iron, other metals and materials, mill work and machinery. May hold real estate to g 150,000. Capital, ^300,000. [p.] 313. A71 Act 171 addition to an Act to establish a Fii'e Department i7ithe Toicn of Nantucket. — [May 24.] — Any one of the general directors, in the ab- sence of the others, with the concurrence of two of the fire wards, may exercise at fires all the powers given to the board of directors. 314. A71 Act to incorporate the Swift River Rail- 7-oad Co7npany. — [May 24.] — To build a Railroad from Palmer up the valley of Swift River, through Palmer, Ware, Belchertown, Enfield, Greenwich, Dana, Petersham, New Salem, to the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad in Orange or Athol. Cap- ital, ^500,000. Location to be filed within two years, and road constructed within four. May form one company with the New London, Wil- limantio, and Palmer Railroad Company, with the assent of both companies. For construction, the road is divided into two sections at Enfield, half the capital to be set apart for each ; and the con- struction of neither section shall be begun till all the stock set apart for it is subscribed and 20 per ce7it. on each and every share paid in. [p.] 315. [g.] An Act c07ioer7ii7ig Stockholders in Man- ufacturi7ig Corporations. — [May 24.] — The person or property of any such stockholder shall not be taken on execution, unless a summons in the ac- TITLES AND ABSTRACTS OF THE LAWS. 29 tion was left with him. Any stockholder with wlioin sucli summons was left, may defend in any such action, 5ind if it appears that he is not liable, judgment shall be entered for him, and for his costs, and may be entered against the corporation in the same action, &c. 316. An Act in addition to an Act to incorporate the Lowell Equitable Life Lisurance Company. — [May 24.] — Time for paying in capital extended to June 1, 18o'2. The first meeting may be called when 100 persons have subscribed to be mem- bers. 317. [g] An Act relatinc/ to Railroad Crossinr/s. — [May 24.] — Two or more inhabitants of Boston may make the legal application to a railroad cor- poration in the matter of a crossing by its railroad within the city, and if the corporation refuse or neglect to comply therewith, may apply to the Mayor and Aldermen to decide upon tlie reason- ableness of their request, when a hearing shall be had. 318. An Act in addition to an Act for incorporat- ing certain per sotis for the purpose of buildinrj a bridge over Acuishnet River in the toicn of Neio Bedford. — [May 24. J — A new draw, 60 feet wide, in "place of the old one, must be constructed, within six months, to the approval of a Commis- sioner, to be appointed by the Governor at the expense of the bridge corporation. 319. [g.] All Act relating to the erection and icse of buildings for stables and bowling alleys. — [May 24.] — No person shall erect or use in any city or town which accepts this Act within 60 days, any stable for more than four horses, or any bowling alley, except in such parts as the municipal authorities shall direct, under penalty of ;?50 for every month the building is thus used: and the Supreme Judi- cial Court may issue injunctions to prevent such illegal erection, [p.] 320. An Act in further additioti to an Act to amend the charter of the city of Lowell. — ["May 24.] — One alderman to be elected from and in each ward, if the Act be accepted by the inhabitants within two months. 321. An Act to amend the charter of the Worcester Medical Institution. — [May 24.] — The trustees and officers of this institution, in conferring the degree of Doctor of Medicine, are restricted to the same rules required in the University of Cambridge and the Berkshire Medical Institution ; and the title of the degree shall be designated by some appella- tion to distinguish it from those of graduates of other modes of practice. 322. [o.] Ati Act in addition to the several Acts for the relief of Insolvent Debtors and the more eguul distribution of their effects.. — [May 24.] — The Governor ani Council may appoint additional commissioners of insolvency, not to exceed three in any one county, to hold office seven years, unless sooner removed, [p.] [."^ee Nos. 189 aiid 349.] 323. An Act to to set off certain farms from the toion of Auburn, and annex the same to tfie town of Millbury. —[M^y 24.] [p.] 324. [o.] An Act to provide for the adoptionof chil- dren.— [May 24.] — Judges of Probate may issue de- crees authorizing the adoption of any child (with the consent of his or her next friend, and with his or her own consent, if above the age of 14) by any per- sons applying to him therefor, if it seems fit to him: and a child so adopted shall be to all legal intents and purposes the child of the persons so adopting him, except for the inheritance of property ex- pressly limited to the heirs of the body, and shall be freed from all obligations to his natural parents, and they from all rights as respect him or her. Appeals from the decision of the probate judge may be taken to the Supreme Judical Court. 32o. [g.] An Act concerning proceedings and practice in civil actions before Justices' Courts, Police Courts, Justices of the Peace and Trial Justices. — [May 24.] — This Act points out what parts of No. 233 shall apply to these lower courts and magistrates. 326. An Art to incorporate the Ware River Rail- road Company. — [May 24.] — To build a railroad from Palmer, through Ware, Ilardwiok, New Braintrce, West Brookficld, Barre, Oakham, Ilubbardston, Philli])ston, Templeton, (crossing the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad near Baldwinsville andWinchendon,) to the New Hamp- shire line, to connect with the Monadnock Railroad in that State. Capital, 5800,000. Locution to be hied within two years, and road constructed within three. Road may be divided into four sections at Ware, Barre, and Baldwinsville ; the capital for the two middle sections to be JiJ2o0,000 each, and for the others ,i^ 150,000 each: and the construction of neither shall be begun till the stock set apart for it is subscribed and 2Q per cent, on each and every share paid in. 327. [g] An Act to secure the equal distribution of the properly of Insolvent Corporations amongst their creditors. — [May 24.] — This is a long act, ex- tpjrding the general principles of the insolvent laws of the State, to corporations, except railroad and banking corporations. 328. [g.X An Act to repeal an Act for the appointment of Trial Justices. — [May 24.] — The trial-justice act of 1850 is repealed, and all provi- sions of law which were repealed by that act are revived. Cases begun or pending before trial jus- tices are not to be affected by this repeal. 329. An Act authorizing the Fitchburg Railroad Corporation to alter the construction of their bridges over 2Iiller's River in Somerville. — [May 24.] — Alterations to be made within one year. 330. [g.] An Act to increase the number of justices of the Court of Common Pleas. — [May 24.] — The number shall be seven instead of six. Two ses- sions of the Court may be held at the same time at different places in one county, [p.] 331. [g.] An Act in addition to an Act toprovide against loss from insurance by foreign corporations. — [May 24.] — Every insurance company not incor- porated by the Massachusetts Legislature, before it can insure in the State, must appoint some resident of the State as its attorney, on whom service of process shall be deemed sufficient service on his principals ; otherwise, although the insurance shall remain valid, the agent effecting it shall forfeit not less than ^1300 nor more than S^OOO, and the company cannot recover premiums or as- sessments. The agents of external insurance companies shall annually, on the 1st Monday of October, make returns to the Secretary, and pay to the Treasurer a tax of one/je?' cent, on the amount of premiums and assessments received and collected during the year, under penalty of not more than ^1000. Such agents shall give bond with sureties in 5-5000 for the payment of this tax. This Act not to apply to companies incorporated in States where Massachusetts companies are not taxed. 332. An Act to incorporate the Bay State Screw Company. — [May 24.] — In Taunton. Incorporated for the manufacture of wood screws. May hold real estate to i'lOO.OOO. Capital, ^250, 000. 333. An Act in addition to an Act to establish the City of Neu'buryport. — [May 24.] — The Aldermen shall be elected, one from and in each ward, if this Act be accepted bv the inhabitants. [See No. 296.] 334. An Act authorizing the construction of the Longmeadow Plank Road. — [May 24.] — Corpora- tion formed to build a plank road, on the route of any highway, without making compensation therefor, if the county commissioners assent, from Longmeadow through Springfield to Cabotville, and a branch from South Wilbraham ; and authorized to erect gates and take tolls, subject to the approval of the Court of Common Pleas of 30 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. Hampden. Capital, g25,000 in shares of g2.5. Term, 25 years. Restrictions and liabilities, same as turnpike corporations. 335. An Act concerning the Midland Railroad Co7npany. — [May 24.] — Authorized to build their road in sections of five miles or less, with certain provisos. 336 An Act to authorize the County Co?nmission- ers of Middlesex County to exercise certain powers in Chelsea and North Chelsea in Suffolk County. — [May 24.] — These powers are the same as to high- ways that the commissioners have in their own county, and those granted to the Suffolk Court of Common Pleas by the Revised Statutes, and by the Act authorizing the construction of a bridge over Green's Creek. The commissioners are also authorized to cause a draw to be built in any bridge or bridges across Chelsea Creek. 337. An Act in relation to the organization and pmoers of the City Council of the city of Boston. — [May 24.] — Orders for laying out, altering, or dis- continuing streets, etc., shall not take effect until the Common Council concur therein with the Mayor and Aldermen; nor shall orders for the erection or repair of county buildings when the estimated expense exceeds §5000. " The Board of Aldermen of the city of Boston shall, commencing with the ensuing municipal year, consist of twelve persons, one alderman, and two assistant assessors \_makini] thirty-six in all 11 from and in each ward." Act not to go into effect until accepted by a ma- jority of the legal voters, by ballot, at the State election in November. \_It was not accepted.'] 338. An Act concerning the Weir Bridge in Taun- ton.— [May 24] — Town of Taunton required to construct the bridge anew, [p.] 339. [g.] An Act in addition to an Act concern- ing Banks and Banking. — [May 24.] — Any bank refusing to comply with the conditions of the bank law of 1838 shall forfeit not more than ^500. Act to take effect Oct. 1, 1851. 340. [g.] An Ayit to exempt from levy on execution the homestead of a householder having a family. — [May 24.] — In addition to the property already by law thus exempted, there shall be exempted the lot and buildings thereon occupied by the debtor as a residence, or buildings on land not his own, to the value of ^500, he being a householder having a family ; and after his death the exemption shdl con- tinue to his widow and children, till her death and till the youngest child becomes twenty-one years of age, if some one of them continues to occupy the homestead. To entitle any property to this ex- emption, it must be set forth in the deed of pur- chase that it is designed to be held as a homestead under this Act : or, if already purchased, this design must be recorded in the registry of deeds. No property shall be thus exempted from a levy for taxes, or for a debt contracted in its purchase, or contracted before the record of the design in writing, as above. No conveyance by th'e husband of any property thus exempted shall be valid, unless the wife join therein. In case the creditor insists that the property claimed to be exempted is worth more than ^500, appraisers shall be ap- pointed, and if they value the premises at more than Jj?500, they may set off a part if they can be con- veniently divided ; otherwise, the debtor may pay the creditor the excess of their valuation over ^500, or the property shall be sold at public auc- tion, if more than §500 be bid, and of this money 5500 be paid to the debtor to be exempted from liability for his debts for one year. 341. An Act to authorize the Essex Railroad Cotnpany to issue bonds. — [May 24.] — To an amount not exceeding ^350,000, in sums of not less than ^100, payable in ten years, with interest semian- nually ; and for security, may mortgage their road, franchise, etc., to three trustees elected by the bond- holders ; the mortgage not to be valid till bonds to ^80,000 have been disposed of and every credi- .tor has had an opportunity to take bonds. The trustees shall appropriate the money received from the bonds, to the payment, first, of land damages; second, expenses of second track, and Salem depot; third, present mortgages; fourth, other debts. 342. [g.] An Act to appoiyit a hoard of commis- sioners in relation to alien passengers and State jjau- pers. — [May 24.] — The Governor, annually, in January, shall appoint a member of his Council, who, with the Auditor and the Boston Superinten- dent of Alien Passengers, shall constitute a board to superintend the execution of the laws con- cerning alien passengers and State paupers. The board may appoint persons to visit at least once in every year all the places in the Commonwealth where State paupers may be, and report ; and to ascertain the names of foreigners landed, and identify them if they become a public charge. Officers of railroad corporations, and of other lines of conveyance are required to furnish in- formation as far as in their power, under liability to a line of ^20. Aliens brought into the State by such lines, if they become a public charge, shall be chargeable to the corporations. Conrmissioners shall make annual reports, and have such compen- sation as the Governor and Council allow, not to exceed %?> a day, and travelling and board ex- penses, [p.] 343. [g.] An Act to secure to mechanics and labor- ers their payment for labor by a lieti on real estate. — [May 24.] — Any person actually performing labor on a building shall have a lien, to secure the pay- ment of his wages, on the building and the lot of land on which it stands, and on the right of re- deeming it when under mortgage ; which lien shall be dissolved unless he files an account of his demand in the registry of deeds within sixty days, and commences a suit for enforcing it within sev- enty days from the time the labor is performed. 344. An Act to incorporate the Neio Enqland Ice Co.— [May 24.]— In Boston. Capital, §60,000. 345. An Act authorizing the County Cotnmissioti- ers for the county of Essex to locate a way over Parker River. — [May 24.] — The Commonwealth surrenders to the county all its right to the bridge of the Parker River Bridge Corporation ; and the inhabitants of Newbury may collect the same tolls which were allowed to the corporation, for ten years. [.See Resolves, No. 51.] 346. [g.] An Act relating to the punishment for offences ynentioned inthe lAod chctpitei- of the Revised Statutes.— [}ila.y 24.] — Authorizes committal to the House of Industry, in certain cases, instead of House of Correction, [p.] 347. An Act to incorporate the trustees of the Atkinson School Fund. — [May 24,] — In Newbury- port. May hold real and personal estate, of not more than jjflOOO income, to be applied exclusively to the purposes of education, in conformity with the will of the late Moses Atkinson. Mayor and Aldermen of the city may fill vacancies, and be visitors of the fund, [p.] 348. [g.] An Act concerning the indictment of Corporations. — [May 24.] — Default may be record- ed of any indicted corporation which has failed to appear, and judgment rendered, and warrant of distress issued to compel the payment of the law- ful penalty and costs, with interest, [p.] 349. [g.] An Act in addition to the several Acts for the relief of insolvent debtors, and the moreeqtial distribution of their effects. — [May 24.] — When the creditor of an insolvent debtor resides abroad, the oath to the validity of the claim may be made by his consignee or agent. The commissioner may dismiss any assignee neglecting his lawful orders, and appoint another. Limit of the fees of com- missioners to ;^1500, repealed. [_See Nos. 189 and 322.] TITLES AND ABSTRACTS OF TUE LAWS. 31 RESOLVES. 1. Ratal vca prori ding for the dlstrilmtion of the rcjiort of thi: Saiiltari/ ('ui»i»>.s.sinti. — [Feb. 1.] 2. Ri'.solco to pay the lata Actiw/ C/er/c of the Jlouae of Representatives. — [Feb. 8.] — Allows $'60 to Charles "W. Storey. 3. Resolve authorizinc/ the Treasurer to horroio 7noney in anticipation of the reve)iue. — [Feb. 10.] — To ,'j;2no,oo(). 4. Resolve for the pa;/ of the Cotan'il, Senate, and House of Representatives. — [Feb. 12.] — Allows to each member of the Council, Senate, and House, 52 for each day's attendance, and ^2 for every ten miles' travel once in each session ; and to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House, 52 for every day's attendance, additional. 5. Resolve on tJte petition of the Gloucester Mu- tual Fishing Insurance Company. — [P'eb. 26.] — Re- mits penalty for delay in making return. 6. Resolve in aid of a monumerd to Captain Isaac Davis. — [Feb. 26.] — Appropriates 5-000 for a m')nument of marble or s^ranite to Capt. Isaac Davis, to be erected in Acton, under the direction of the Governor, in connection with a committee of that town, provided the citizens raise %oQQ for the same purpose. 7. Resolve in favor of the Gtiardian and Overseers of the Chappequiddic Indians and people of color in Dukes County.— [Yeh. 28.]— Allows theni $12,2 for dividing lands. 8. Resolve in favor of Thomas Sfanwood. — [Feb. 28.] — Of Newburyport. Allows him $50 annually for revolutionary services. 9. Resolve for the pay of the Legislature and its Officers monthly.— [l^eh. 28.] [.See No. 48.] 10. Resolve concerning certain military documents. — [Feb. 28.] — Authorizes and directs the Secretary to obtain from the United States Government at Washington, the muster-rolls and other docu- ments and vouchers relating to the service of the Massachusetts militia in the last war with Great Britain, or copies of them; the expenses not to e-vcced S200. 11. Resolve in favor of Augusttis C Frissell of P«-i/.— [March 10.]— Allows him 5102.70 for ex- penses of sickness while a member of the Legisla- ture of I80O. 12. Resolve on the petition of William B. Bannis- ter and Sarah IF. Hale. — [March 10.] 13. Resolve on the petition of Ward Poole and o</?«-s.— [March 10.] 14. Resolve on the petition of Abi'aham Wilcox. — [March 10.] — Allows him 558.76 for expenses incurred in the detection of Thomas Loyd, and the discovery of stolen property. 15. [g.] Resolve granting taxes for the several counties. — [March 13.] — Taxes are granted to the counties as follows : Essex, 555,200; Middlesex, 583,264: Worcester, 550,000: Hampshire, 514,- 000; Hampden, 529,000; Franklin, 510,000; Berk- shire, 518,000; Norfolk, 540,000 ; Plvmouth, 5I6,- 000 ; Bristol, 530,000 ; Barnstable, 57,500 ; Dukes, 52,500. 16. Resolve in favor of William H. Luce. — [March 22.]— Of tisbury. Allows him 516.37 for medical attendance on Recall De Grass, a Chris- liantown Indian. 17. Resolve in favor of Knoicles Butler. — [March 22.] — Of Falmouth. Allows him 5^0, as member of the Legislature of 18.50. 18. [g.] Resolve on the petition of Fra7icis Tuttle. —[March 22.]—" Resolved that a reward of 5IO,- ■ 000 be ofi'ered to any person within this common- wealth who shall satisfy the Governor and Council that by a test of at least five years, he has discov- ered a sure and practical remedy for the potato rot." 19. Resolve on the petition of the Selectmen of the town of West Newhury. — [March 22.] — Allows that town its portion of the school fund for 18.j0, for- feited for delay in making returns. 20. Resolve for defraying the expenses of receiving and foruHLrding articles for the Industrial Exhibi- tion in London. — [March '•'A.\ — Allows $W)0. 21. [g.] Resolve for priuttng the annual reports of the State Reform School and State Prison. — [March 31.] — These reports are to be printed in anticipation of the meeting of the legislature, as Documents Nos. 2 and 3 of the House; and 1-500 copies of the latter furnished to superintendent of the school. 22. Resolve concerning the United States Census of this State. — [March 31.] — Directs the Secretary to cause the manuscript census returns of 1850 to be bound and placed in the State Library. 23. Resolve on the petition of the Overseers of the Poor of Gay Head. — [April -5. J — Allows them '5104 for the support of two aged Indian paupers, in 1850, and 5IOO a week from Jan. 1, I80I, during their lives. 24. Resolve 17) favor of Joshua Owen. — [April 14.] — Allows him $75 per annum from May 1, 18-51. 25. Resolve 071 the petition of Benjumi7i Wheeler and another, executors. — [April 14.] 26. Resolve on the petitio7i of the Overseers of the Salem Monthly Meetiiig of Friends . — [April 14.] 27. Resolve on the petition of Elijah Clai'k, ad- 7ninistrator. — [April 14.] 28. Resolve in favor of Charles King. — [April 14.] — Of Barre. Allows him 51'-2, ^s member of the legislature of 1850. 29. Resolve on the petition of Fanny W. Redding. —[April 14.] 30. Resolve in favor of the Fra7iklin County Agri- cultural Society. — [April 24.] — Allows it the State bounty for this year, the same as other agricul- tural societies. 31. [g.] Pcesolve authorizing the Board of Educa- tion to appoint agents. — [April 24.] — Authorizes the board to appoint two or more suitable persons to visit the towns and school districts, for the pur- pose of inquiring into the condition of the public schools, giving lectures, Skc. ; the expenses not to exceed $2,500 per a>inum for two years. 32. Resolves on the pietiti&a of John M. Forbes and Oi;/(e?-s.— [^April 24.] 33. [g.] Resolve for the payme?it of the accounts of the State Lunatic Hospital. — [April 24.] — Allows the hospital 5517.08 for the support of lunatic paupers previous to December, 1849 ; and authorizes the Auditor to pay the accounts of the hospital hereafter, when due, although not presented within the time prescribed by law. 34. Resolve on the pet it io7is of the foirns of Wei/- 7nouth a7id Abington. — [Aprir24.] — Allows 5522.32 to each, for expenses incurred in running the line between Norfolk County on the north, and Plymouth and Bristol Counties on the south. 35. Resolve in aid of the American Institute of Instruction.— [April 24.]— Allows it §300 for 1850, and 5300 annually for four years. 36. Resolve on the petition of Alexander Kenrick. —[April 24.]— Of Orleans. Allows him 5269, for expenses and services in detecting burglars robbing the safe of the Union Wharf Company, Province- town. 37. Resolve on the petition of Bridget He7iry and another.— [hT^xW 24.] 38. Resolve for the pay of the Clerks of the Legis- lature.— [April 24.] — Fixes the pay of the two clerks of the Senate and House at 5 10 a day, and 5150 for copying the journals for the State Library ; and of the two assistant clerks of the Senate and House, at 56 a day during the session. 39. Resolve in favor of Bafhsheba J. Holland. — [April 30.] — Of Bangor, Maine, daughter of Park Holland. Allows her 5300 for services rendered the State bv her father. 32 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECOKD. 40. Resolve on the joetition of Josiah Brown. — [April 30.] 41. Resolve in favor of Lyman Webster. — [April 30.] — Of Tyringham. Allows him %^Q per annum for three years, on account of injuries received by him in the performance of military duties. 42. Resolve on the jxtition of Jacob H. Kent and others. — [April 30.] 43. Resolve on the ■petition of TLliakim Buckman and others. — [April 30.] 44. [g.] Resolve concerninq idiotic children. — [April 30.]— Allows 5-5000 annually to the Massa- chusetts School for Idiotic and Feeble Minded Youth, to be devoted to teaching and training idiotic children belonging to this Commonwealth, provided that four of the twelve trustees of the Institution be appointed by the Governor and Council ; the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Presidentof the Senate, Speaker of the House, and the two Chaplains of the Legisla- ture, constitute a board of visitors ; and the institu- tion gratuitously receive and educate thirty idiotic persons, to be designated by the Governor; other applicants to be received at a charge not exceeding the actual average cost of the inmates. 45. Resolve on the jjetition of the Selectmen of the town of Norwich. — [May 7.]— Two commissio'ners shall be appointed by the Governor and Council, after notice to the town clerks of Norwich and Chester to establish the boundary line now in dispute between those towns. 46. Resolves on the petition of Daniel Austin and others.— [hla.y 7.] 47- Resolve on the pjetition of Samtiel Jennison, Jr., Guatdia?). — [May 7.] 48. Resolve in addition to a Resolve for the monthly payment of the members of the Legislature. — [May 10.] — An additional appropriation. [See No. 9.] 49. Resolve relating to the Land Office. — [May 10.] — Repeals the resolve of June 17, 1820, so far as it related to the appointment of George W. Coffin as Land Agent. [He resigned. See Acts, No. 190.] 50. Resolve on the jjetition of Persis Dickinson and others. — [May 10.] 51. Resolve in relation to Parker River Bridge. — [May 13.] — The CommonweaUh accepts the sur- render of the charter of the Parker River Bridge, in Newbury. [See Acts, No. 345.] 52. Resolve on the petition of Silas H. Holland and Dane A. Marrett. — [May 15.] 53. Resolve for the distribution of the Report on the Insects of Massachusetts which are injurious to vegetation. — [May 15.] 54. [g.] Resolve concerning the State Normal Schools. — [May 15.] — Appropriates ;gl200 annually for 1851 and 1852, for the support of the State Normal Schools, iwhich, together with the sums appropriated bv former resolves, shall be in full therefor till 1853. 55. Resolve in favor of Norman G. Baxter. — [May 15.] — Allows him ^87, expenses of sickness, while representative from New Ashford during the session of 1851. 56. Resolve on the pieiition of John Scolley. — [May 15.] 57- Resolve on the jKtition of Edward Lamb and others. — [May 15.] 58. Resolve on the petition of Benjamin' C. Clark and Edward D. Clark. — [May 15.] 59. Resolve for the pay of the Sergeant-at-Arms, for Extra Services. — [May 15.] — Allows him ^100 for attendance and extra services during 99 days' session of the Valuation Committee in 1850. 60. Resolve on the petition of Josiah H. Carter. — ;[May 15.] 61. Resolve in favor of Daniel Herring. — [May 15.] — OfNeedham. Allows him $50 per annum for injuries received while doing military duties, March 12, 1848. 62. Resolve for the relief of Harrison Wingate, Moses Wi7igate, and Samuel' Poor. — [May 15.] 63. Resolve in favor of the town of Newburyport. — [May 15.] — Allows that town 53^.04 for support of foreign paupers 64. Resolve on the petition of the Primary School District No. 7 in Roxbury. — [May 15.] 65. Resolve in favor of Eliphalet S. Darli^iq. — [May 17.]— Allows him ,^60.50, expenses of sick- ness, while representative from Gill, during the session of 1851. 66. Resolve in favor of Franklin Ruggles. — [May 17-] — Allows him ;^8, for mistake in making up the pay-roll of 1850, being his travelling fees as repre- sentative from Hardwick. 67. Resolve for the payment of incidental expenses of the State House.— [Msij 20.]-^Appropriates ,g5000 for incidental repairs and purchase of the necessary articles of furniture the present year, and for the paymentof expenses incurred in making alterations in the Representatives' Hall, and introducing gas into the Senate Chamber. 68. Resolve in favor of the Chappequiddic In- dians.—[May 20:] — Allows ,g2000 for building fences on their lands. 66. Resolve in favor of Samuel Adams. — [May 20.] — Of Boston. Allows him ^100 for services dur- ing Shay.'s rebellion, 1787. 70. Resolve on the Petition of Daniel J. Searle. —[May 21.] 71. Resolve on the Petition of Huldah Brett, ad- ministratrix.— [May 21.] 72. Resolve on the Petition of Elisha Haskell. — [May 21.] 73. Resolves on the Petition of John Hecktor and Harry Arnold ; and in favor of Ancheio C. Brown. — [May 21.] — Of the Hassanamisco tribe of In- dians. Appropriates §325 as a trust fund for the first two, and allows §30 to the last in consideration of repairs on his buildings. 74. Resolve for the pay of the Chaplains of the Legislature. — [May 23.] — Allows them ,{^100 "each for services during the present session. 75. Resolve for paying the current expenses of the State Reform School— [Mz.y 23.]— Allows 522',- 500 for the present year. 76. Resolve in favor of Zebulon Paine. — [May 24.] — Of Conway. There shall be paid to the Se- lectmen of that town, 5'^00- 'o be by them and their successors held in strict trust for Zebulon Paine, and paid out by them to him and his family, as they shall deem for his interest, as remuneration for the time spent by him in the State Prison, under sentence for an offence of which it appears he was not guilty. 77. Resolve for the paymetit of the contingeiit expenses of the Legislature, and Valuation Com- mittee of the year 1850. — [May 24.] — Appropriates 51000 therefor. 78. Resolve to provide for the contingent expenses of the Legislature, and the various offices in the State House for the year 1851. — [May 24.] — Appro- priates 51,060 therefor. 79. Resolve to compensate the Auditor of Ac- counts for Expenses incun-cd in his office. — [May 24.] — Allows him 5^00, for clerical services during the past two years, not in addition to the salary of a clerk allowed by the act of this session. [See Acts, No. 239.] So that the whole amount for 1851 shall not exceed 56OO. 80. Resolve alloioing further time to the Com- missioners on Boston Harbor a»d Back Bay to make their final report. — [May 24.] — Authorized to report in print on or before the first Wednesday of January, 1852. 81. Resolve in favor of Hoynan Vincent. — [May 24.] — Allows him 512 as a member of the House, from Chilmark, session of 1851, on account of a mistake in the pay-roll. 82. Resolves on the Petition of Nathaniel Lam- LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS. 33 son, Ehcnczer G. Lamsoti, and Abel F. Goodnow. — [Mav 24.] 83. lic.iolve on the Petition of the Selectmen of the toion of Norwirh — [May 2i.']— [^Identical loitk No. 4o, approved Ma;/ 7. J 84. Resolve on the Petition of Satnuel Gilman, Jr., and Janet Cameron Gilman, in behalf of Mary Cameron, a minor. — [May 24.] 8o. Resolve concerning the Draw in the Bridge over Ml/stir River. — [May 24.] — The Draw in the Bridge of the Grand Junction Railway Company over Mystic River, to be made not less than 46 feet wide. 86. Resolve in favor of Gilman P. Allen. — [May 24.] — Allows him g40, as member of the House, from Essex, the present session, on account of mis- take in the pay-roll. 87. Resolve concerning Quartermaster- General's Department. — [May 24.] — Appropriates ,^4,650 to defray the expenses of this Department in 18-51. 88. [g.] Resolves providinc/ for the Reception of (he President of the United States.— [MTiy 24.]— The Governor is requested to tender the hospitalities of the State to the President of the United States, should he visit the Commonwealth as contem- plated; and a committee, consisting of the Presi- dent and six members of the Senate, and the Speaker and fourteen members of the House, shall be appointed to make all suitable arrangements, in the name and on behalf of the State, for the proper reception of the Chief Magistrate of the Republic. The Governor is authorized to draw his warrant for such a sum as may be necessary for these purposes. [For the names of the Commit- tee, see above. Special Committee, No. 39.] 89. Resolve in favor of Thomas IF. Tattle. — [May 24.]— Of Boston. 'Allows him 5362 on ac- count of injuries sustained by him in consequence of defects in Charlestown Old Bridge. 90. Resolve to authorize the Treasurer to bor- row money to meet the deficit in the revenue for the years 1850 arid 1851.— [May 24.]— The Treasurer is authorized to issue scrip to the amount of 5100)000) bearing interest at 5 per cent. a year, payable semiannually ; redeemable within two years from July 1, 1851. 91. Resolve on the Petition of John Delahanty for leave to hold real estate. — [May 24.] 92. [g.] Resolve concerning Education. — [May 24.] — The Secretary of the Board of Education is au- thorized to publish, for general distribution, a pamphlet, containing portions of his annual re- port, and other matter adapted to promote the interests of common school education. The e.x- pense not to exceed 5200 in any one year. 93. Resolve in favor of William 11. Bradford. — [May 24.] — In consideration that Wm.H. Bradford, a member of the House, from Plymouth, has by accidental injury to his person and providential insanity, been prevented from attending during the session, he is allowed the full pay and mileage, the same as if he had attended as a member during the whole session. LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS. The Massachusetts Legislature, or " General Court," assembled at the State House in Boston, for the session of 1851, in accordance with the Constitution, on the first day of January, — the first Wednesday of the year falling on the first of the month — at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and were prorogued on Saturday, May 24, at eleven o'clock, P. M. The session accordingly lasted 144 days. By the following table it appears that this ses- sion of the Legislature was longer than any other t'nat has been held for twenty years, or since the amendment to the Constitution, by which the ses- sions have been annual and have commenced in January. Table shoioing the dates of the beginniiig and end of the sessions of the Massachusetts Legislature, arid their length. First day. Last day. Length. 1831 January o March 19 74 days. 1832 " 4 " 24 81 " 18.33 " 2. " 28 86 " 1834 " 1 April 2 92 " 1835 " 7 " 8.*.... 92 « 1836 " 6 " 16 102 " 1837 " 4 " 20 107 " 1838 " 3 " 25 113 " 1839 " 2 " 10 09 " 1840 " 1 March24 84 " 1841 " 6 " 18 72 " 1842 " 6 " 3.t-... 58 " 1843 " 4 " 2-5 81 " 1844 " 3 " 16 74 " 1845 " 1 " 26. 85 " 1816 " 7 April 16 100 " 1847 " 6 " 26 HI " 1848 " 5 May 10.+ .. ..127 " 1849 " 3 " 2 120 " 1850 " 2 " 3 122 " 1851 '< 1 " 24 144 " * Also Extra Session, Sept. 2 to Nov. 4, making 125 days. t " " '• '• 7 to Sept. 16, " 68 " t " " " Nov. 23 to Nov. 25, " 130 " The length of individual day's sessions, in sever.il instances, was quite unprecedented. On one occa- sion, the House sat from 11 A. M. (Feb. 10,) to 3.^ A. M. of ttie next day, — 16.j hours withotit any recess. April 23, the House sat from 9 A. M. to 8,-^ P. M., likewise without any recess. On several other occasions the sessions were protracted to an unusually late hour. The yeas and nays were called in the House forty-one times during the session, from forty to a hundred minutes being re- quired for the operation each time. The Senate began its daily sessions at 11, till May 5, when 10 was adopted as the hour. After- noon and evening sessions were held during the last week. The daily sessions of the House were begun at 11 A. M. till March 10, when the hour was changed to 10, and so continued till April 15, when 9 was adopted. Afternoon sessions beginning at 3, were held daily from and after May 1, and evening ses- sions during the last week. Neither House was in session on Sundays, nor on Saturday and ^Monday, Jan. 18th and 20th, (on account of the Congressional Election on the lat- ter day.) — nor on Saturday and Monday. March 1st and 3d, (on account of the various town meetings on the latter day,) — nor on Monday, April 7, (for the same reason.) — nor on Thursday, April 10, (that being Fast Day.) This session of the Legislature was one of the most important that has been held for many years. The abstracts of the laws passed, above, will show what was actually accomplished in that way. We give below some account of the proceedings in other respects, embracing the elections of public officers, notices of unsuccessful bills, and some statistics collected from reports made to the Legis- lature. Organization of the tico Houses. — The Senate was called to order Jan. 1, by Hon. David Se.\.rs, the Senior member present, and organized by the choice of Hon. Hexry Wilson as President, he having 18 votes out of 2S, and Chauncy L. Knapp as clerk, he having 20 votes against 12 for Charles Calhoun. The House was called to order by Hon. Leonard M. Parker, of Shirley, the Senior member, and organized by the choice of Nathaniel P. Banks. 34 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. Jr., of Waltham, for Speaker, he having 212 votes, against 174 for Ensign H. Kellogg, of Pittsfield; andof Lewis Josselyn, of Lynn, for Clerk, he having 198 votes against 185 for Charles W. Storey, of Rox- bury. Jan. 3. Rev. A. L. Stone was chosen chaplain of the Senate, having 18 votes out of 29. Rev. Hosea Ballou had 6; Rev. Artemas B. Muzzey, 4 ; Rev. Henry M. Dexter, 1. The same day Rev. George M. Randall was declared elected chaplain of the House, he having 121 votes out of 353, there being twelve other persons voted for. It was voted that the person having the highest number should be declared elected. Jan. 7. Benjamin Stevens was chosen Sergeant- at-Arms, on the part of the House, he having 331 votes out of 333; and the next day he was chosen on the part of the Senate, having 28 votes, all that were thrown. The Election Sermon was preached to the Gov- ernor and members of the Legislature, at the Old South Church, by Prof. E. A. Park, of Andover, on Jan. 2d. Organization of the Executive. — The whole number of votes thrown by the people for Gover- nor was 121,372. George N. Briggs had 56,778; George S. Boutwell, 36,023; Stephen C. Phillips, 27,636; Francis Cogswell, 689; Scattering, 239. There being no choice of Governor and Lieutenant- Governor by the people, the House proceeded, Jan. 10, to elect from among the four persons having the highest number for each office, two to send to the Senate. The constitutional candidates for Governor were George N. Briggs, Geoorge S. Boutwell, Stephen C. Phillips, and Francis Coggswell. From these, Messrs. ISoutwell and Phillips were selected to be sent to the Senate, the former having 218, and the latter 216 votes, against 171 and 170, respectively, for Mr. Briggs. The constitutional candidates for Lieutenant- Governor were, John Reed, Henry "W. Cushman, Amasa Walker, and Henry C. Cushman. From these, Messrs. H. W. Cushman and Walker were selected, having each 214 votes against 166 and 154, respectively, for Mr. Reed. On the 11th of January the Senate proceeded to elect from the candidates thus presented to them. George S. Boutwell was chosen Governor, having 32 votes, all that were thrown, except three blanks not counted. Henry W. Cushman was chosen Lieutenant-Governor, having 29 votes, likewise all that were thrown, except five blanks not counted. Jan. 13. The organization of the Executive part of the Government was completed by the choice of nine Councillors by joint ballot of the two Houses in Convention. Six of them were qualified in Convention, on Jan. 15, two Jan. 21, and one Jan. 29. The same day, Jan. 13, the Governor and Lieu- tenant-Governor were sworn to the faithful dis- charge of their duties, and to support the Con- stitution of Massachusetts and of the United States. The Governor delivered his message in person, on Jan. 16th. Jan. 14. Amasa Walker was chosen Secretary of the Commonwealth, receiving 230 votes out of 413, and Charles B. Hall was chosen Treasurer and Receiver-General, receiving 230 votes out of 414. Feb. 28, David Wilder, Jr., was chosen Auditor of Accounts, receiving 251 votes out of 279. These elections were made by joint ballot, in con- vention. Contested Elections. — By the Constitution, each House of the Legislature is the judge of the elec- tions, returns, and qualifications of its own mem- bers. During the session, eight cases of con- tested seats were settled in the House, which. On account of the evenness of parties in that branch, e'xcited particular interest. 1. The first case brought to the attention of the House was that of Nathaniel Clark, claiming a seat as Representative to the General Court from Na- tick. At the election, in the box for votes for Representative to the General Court, there were found nine printed votes, bearing the des- ignation " for Representative in Congress," six with the name of " Horace Mann, of Newton," and three with that of " Samuel H. Walley, of Rox- bury," neither of whom were eligible as represent- atives to the Legislature from Natick. All the other votes for representative to the Legislature were written. There was another box for votes for Representative in Congress. The Selectmen in- cluded these nine votes, and returned "no choice" as the result of the election. Jan. 8, the Commit- tee on Elections reported that the nine votes should not have been counted in making up the number for Representative to the General Court, but should have been excluded, making the whole number of votes 463, necessary for a choice 232 ; and as Mr. Clark had 233, he was duly elected, and was entitled to a seat. The report was accepted the same day without much opposition. 2. The next case settled was that of Mr. Bragg, of Milford. By the State Census of May, 1850, on which the apportionment of representatives for the next ten years was based, Milford was entitled to but one representative. At the election, however, after the choice of one representative, it was voted to send another, and Mr. Bragg was then elected as the second. The ground for this proceeding was the belief that the assessors in making up their returns had committed some errors, and that the population was really enough to entitle the town to two representatives. The Committee on Elections reported, Jan. 31, that they had voted to give Mr. Bragg an opportunity to prove these errors ; but he subsequently informed them that he apprehended he should not be able to make out so clear a case of errors as to warrant him in urging the propriety of going behind the census returns, and accordingly he should withdraw from the House forthwith. The Committee were thus re- lieved from a case of considerable embarrassment, and reported that the election of Mr. Bragg " was null and void, and that he is not entitled to a seat in this House." This report was accepted, Feb. 5. 3. The right of Mr. Barry, of Hanover, to his seat was disputed on the ground, that the election on Nov. 25, 1850, when he was elected, was null and void, because the warrants therefor were dated Nov. 16, 1850, and warned the inhabitants to meet on the " 25tK day of November next," which would strictly mean Nov. 25, 1851. Feb. 20, the Com- mittee reported that the remonstrants had failed to make out a case, and that they have leave to withdraw. Feb. 28, this report was accepted. 4. The next case settled was that of Mr. Rugg, of Sterling. Feb. 19, the Committee reported that in their opinion, the decision of the case turned on the question whether the polls, at the third and final ballot, when Mr. R. was elected, were opened after five o'clock, P.M. After a careful examina- tion and detail of the best of the contradictory evidence, they were of opinion that it was before 5 ; and accordingly reported that the remonstrants had failed to make out their case, and that the sit- ting member, Mr. Rugg, was duly elected, and was entitled to his seat. Feb. 27, this report was ac- cepted; March 4, amotion to reconsider its accept- ance was lost, 54 to 119. 5. The right of Mr. Edwards, of West Newbiirg, to his scat was disputed, on the ground that he did not have a majority of the whole number of votes, including two ballots found in the box for votes for Representative to the General Court, LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS. 35 bearing this designation, " for Representative to Congress for District No. 3, James II. Duncan, of Haverhill." The Selectmen had excluded these votes. Tlie Committee reported that these two votes ought not to have been included in counting the whole number of votes for Representative to tlie General Court ; consequently Mr. Edwards had a majority, and was legally chosen, and that the Selectmen did right in giving him a certificate of his election, and that he was entitled to his seat. March 4, this report was accepted. 6. The right of Mr. Robinson, of Necdham, to his seat was disputed, on the ground that the names on the voting list were not checked at the third bal- lot, at which he was chosen. It was proved that the names were checked at the first ballot, but not on the other two ; at which, however, the list was held by one of the Selectmen, who permitted no peison to vote until it was ascertained that his name was on the list. This had always been the custom in Needham. There was no evidence of any fraud or double voting at any of the trials. The Committee reported that in their opinion the neg- lect of the Selectmen to check the voters' names according to law, ought not to operate to disfran- chise the town, but that the penalty of S200 should apply to them as the only offending parties, and was a sufficient guaranty for the enforcement of a due observance of the law. Accordingly they reported that Mr. Robinson was duly and legally elected, and was entitled to his seat. April 18, an amendment that he was not entitled to his seat, was rejected, and the report, as above, was ac- cepted. 7. The case next decided was that which ex- cited most interest, and on which opinions most differed, viz., that of Mr. Nye, of Phjmptoa. At the election, the first ballot for representative re- sulted in no choice. Motions to adjourn and to dissolve the meeting were made, put, and lost. The Selectmen then called for the votes for a second trial. About the same time a motion was made not to send a representative, but the evi- dence was very contradictory and conflicting, whether it was made before or after the second balloting had actually begun. The Selectmen ruled this motion out of order, on the ground that there was no article in the warrant for the meeting au- thorizing it to be put, and they refused to entertain it. The second balloting was proceeded with, and resulted in the election of Mr. Nye. The ground on which his right to his seat was disputed was, that this decision was wrong — that the motion not to send was proper, legal, and was made at a sea- sonable time, and ought to have been entertained ; — that as the presiding officer refused to entertain it, all subsequent proceedings in electing a repre- sentative were illegal and void. On the other side, it was admitted that the reason given by the Selectmen for ruling out the motion was not suffi- cient, and that the motion was proper and legal, if made at the right time ; but that it was not so made, if made after the balloting had begun, on which point the evidence was conflicting. It was urged that the testimony that it had begun, being positive, while that on the other side was negative, gave the former greater weight. Moreover, even if the motion was reasonable, and the Selectmen were wrong, their wrong decision honestly made, with- out fraud, ought not to invalidate the election and disfranchise the town ; and, finally, that presump- tions were in favor of Mr. Nye's right to his seat, so that it must be proved that there was suf- ficient informality to unseat him beyond a rea- sonable doubt — that any doubt should be in his favor. The testimony and arguments in the case were very voluminous. Jan. 30, the original report of ttie Committee was made, that the elec- tion was void, and declaring Mr. Nye's seat vacant. Feb. 5, the question was debated, and the next day, | when the previous question \vas applied, 169 to lt55, the report was accepted 179 to 164. Feb. 10, a motion to reconsider thi.s vote occupied the at- tention of the House sixteen hours, and the next day it prevailed 194 to 179. The report was re- committed, with instructions to report additional evidence and the conclusions of fact and legal principles. March 27, the Committee reported again, adversely ; a minority report being made at the same time on the other side. April 17, after some debate the previous question was applied ; the report was amended, 162 to 1.04, by the substi- tution of the minority report, declaring Mr. Nye entitled to his seat, and in this form, was adopted, loo to 141. April 19, a motion to reconsider this vote was debated, till the previous question was applied, and rejected 135 to 172. So Mr. Nye re- tained his seat. 8. The case of Rev. Mr. Baker, of Georgetown, turned on the question whether he had been a res- ident of Georgetown for one year previous to his election. He removed with his family from Essex, wtiere he formerly resided, to Georgetown, just about a year before his election. The testimony was conflicting and uncertain, which town he ac- tually resided in at election time. One member of the Committee being absent, the remainder were equally divided as to his right to his seat, and made two reports, April 11, to the House, one on each side. April 22, a motion to recommit these, with instructions to take the testimony of Mr. B. himself was lost, and after much discussion, at the suggestion of a member, he stated to the House his own opinion. He said that he had a very strong impression that he had begun his resi- dence in Georgetown, Nov. 11, 1849, and that he did not vote, as was alleged, in Essex at the elec- tion of that year. Upon this, a motion to accept the adverse report vrixs rejected, 141 to 153, and the other report, that he was entitled to his seat, was accepted, 156 to 139. April 24, amotion to re- consider this vote was lost, 142 to 173. Decease of a Member. — But one member of the Legislature died during this session ; Dr. John Spence, Jr., of Boston, died Feb. 8. This sad event was appropriately announced to the House, by his colleague, Mr. John P. Putnam, the same day ; and that branch, after passing resolutions, ad- journed, in respect to his memory. In the Senate, upon the receipt of the intelligence by message, Mr. Seaver made a few remarks, when that branch also adjourned. Washington's Birthday. — The House, Feb. 22, after listening to some patriotic remarks from Gen. Gushing, of Newbury, at 12 o'clock, voted to adjourn " as a manifestation of veneration for the memory of the Great Founder of this republic — of respect to the Constitution — of profound and une- radicable attachment to the Union — and of devo- tion to the principles of lofty regard for liberty, joined to order, which are consigned to us in the farewell address of the Father of his country." Limitation of length of Speeches. — In the House, April 18, an order was submitted, that on and after the ■24th, no member should speak more than ten minutes ; which was laid over under the rules till the next day, and then rejected. May 15, a sim- ilar order, limiting the time to fifteen minutes, was adopted. 111 to 53, — but after trying its practical operation a few hours, this vote was reconsidered, 133 to 62, and the order was laid on the table. Pay-roll. — The pav-roll of the Senate amounted toSl2,158: and that of the House to <;US,1'24; and there was allowed to "Wm. H. Bradford, of Ply- mouth, his full pay and mileage, ^300 ( Res. Xo. 93), and to two members 5147.50, on account of expen- ses of sickness (iZes. Nos.bo. and 65), making the total pay of members of the House SI 18,571.50. In addition to this, §200 was paid to the Chaplains {Res. No. 74), S4,S04 to the Clerks, $i,A'2\ to Mes- 36 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. sengers, Doorkeepers, &c., and ^50 to Preacher of the Election sermon — making the whole compensa- tion to the members and officers of the Legislature, for the session, ,^139,204.50; there was also allow- ed to sundry members of the legislature of 1850 5264.70, on account of sickness, &c., making the total g 139,469.20. Massachusetts State Record. — In the House, May 13, it was "Ordered, that the Sergeant-at- Arms furnish to each member of the House, a copy of the Massachusetts State Record for 1851." A subsequent motion to reconsider this vote was lost. Elections of Senators in the U. S. Congress. — In the House, Jan. 10, a motion was made " that 11.^ o'clock the next day be especially assigned for the election of a Senator in the Congress of the United States for six years from and after the 4th day of March next." A motion to amend this by adding the words: "and in the election the roll of the House shall be called and each member shall give his vote viva voce," after a long debate, was lost, 129 to 181. The next day, the original motion was amended by substituting the 14th for the day of the election, and it was then adopted. Accordingly, Jan. 14, two ballots were had for a Senator, but no choice was effected and the assign- ment was laid on the table, 189 to 157. Jan. 15, it was taken up, and a motion to postpone it to the next day being lost, 167 to 215, another unsuccess- ful ballot was had, when the House adjourned, 187 to 179. Jan. 16, two more ballots were had, and the further execution of the order was postponed for one week, 189 to 178. Jan. 23, three more bal- lots were had, and the House adjourned, 174 to 150. Jan. 24, two more ballots were had, and the further execution of the order was postponed two weeks, 188 to 182. Feb. 7, three more ballots were had, and the matter was postponed four days, 202 to 126. Feb. 11, it was postponed to the ne.xt day without discussion or opposition, the House then being engaged in the " Nye " election case. Feb. 12, a ballot was had, and the matter was post- poned two weeks. Feb. 26, two more ballots were had, and the matter was postponed two weeks, 189 to 182. March 12, two more ballots were had, and a motion to postpone four weeks being lost, 182 to 195, the matter was postponed one week. March 19, a ballot was had, and the matter was post- poned two weeks, 196 to 151. April 2, a motion to postpone four weeks was lost, 164 to 201 ; one to postpone two weeks was also lost, 162 to 180; a ballot was had, and the matter was postponed three weeks, 175 to 133. April 23, four ballots were had, the House remaining in session eleven hours. The next day, April 24, the consideration of the matter was resumed, when two ballots were had, at the latter of which, (being the 26th from the beginning.) Charles Sumner, of Boston, having received exactly the number of votes necessary to a choice, was declared elected on the part of the House. The following is a statement in a tabular form of all the ballots : 1-1 r-l CO T-l a 1-5 CO >^ CJ 1-5 3 1 3 i s (6 IN a- 1 1 05 r-l 1 0. < ?5 ^ t t Ballots .... 1| 2 3 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 ) 8 9 [10 11 1 12 ] 13 14 15 16 17:18 19 i 20 i 21 22 386 194 193 166 2 1 4 1 1 14 4 "27 1 23 384 193 191 166 3 2 4 2 1 11 4 I7 3 24 i 25 1 26 1 Whole No. of Votes Necessary for a choice 381 383 387 378 374 382 382 378 382 381 381 380 380 382 388 191 192,194,190188 192'l92|190 192 191,191|191,19l'l92 195 388 390 195196 390 386 380 196 194 191 388 195 377 386 189194 384 193 193 166 1 3 4 1 1 3 11 1 "25 2 Chas. Sumner, Boston R. C. Winthrop, " H. H. Childs, Pittsfield PUny MerrickjWorces'r Isaac Davis, " R. Rantoul, Jr., Bev'ly G. S. Boutwell, Groton S. C. Phillips, Salem Benj. F. Hallett, Boston G. N. Briggs, Pittsfield John Mills, Springfield Samuel Hoar, Concord J. H. Briggs, Nantucket Caleb Gushing, Newb'y Fr. Coggswell, Bedford H. W. Bishop, Lenox Isaac 0. Barnes, Boston D. Henshaw, Leicester S. A. Eliot, Boston S. D. Bradford, Roxb'y A. Walker, N. Brookfi'd N.P.Banks, Jr., Wal'm G. P. Osgood, Andover A. Nettleton, Chicopee Chas. Allen, Worcester Horace Mann, Newton 186 167 6 5 5 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 186 168 5 8 8 8 2 3 1 1 1 2 185 172 7 4 2 5 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 182 165 7 3 8 8 3 3 1 1 2 180 166 8 8 4 6 8 2 1 1 187 169 9 1 2 4 4 2 1 1 1 1 18S 168 7 1 4 5 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 '26 1 185 168 9 1 4 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 "25 2 184 171 9 1 2 2 7 2 1 2 1 "27 2 186 168 9 1 2 1 7 3 1 2 1 "27 1 188 168 5 1 2 4 2 1 1 7 1 1 "25 3 189 167 8 2 1 3 3 2 7 2 1 "ii 2 188 168 8 1 1 3 1 2 1 9 1 1 1 "24 1 183 169 3 1 3 1 2 3 1 10 1 1 4 193 169 5 2 4 1 8 1 6 1 1 2 193 168 4 I 1 8 1 1 8 1 1 1 1 189 170 3 2 2 1 1 3 1 2 9 1 1 1 8 1 188 168 3 1 1 1 2 4 1 8 8 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 ~S4 1 185 166 2 1 4 - 21 2 8 2 "35 1 179 169 2 8 4 1 5 " 11 6 " "32 194 167 2 1 2 5 1 2 10 4 I7 185 166 2 1 2 4 1 2 18 1 192 168 1 2 8 4 1 1 2 10 2 Total of Scattering Blanks, not counted 28 3 29 4 30 1 31 1 28i 26 2 3 30: 26 1! 3 27 31 3 2 26 26 - 1 1 As is stated above, a proposition that the voting should be vivA voce was rejected, before the ballot- ings began. The first three were conducted in the usual manner, by passing boxes round among the members of the House. Jan. 16, however, it was ordered that thereafter the members should deposit their votes at the table in front of the Speaker's desk, in presence of the House and under LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS, 37 the inspection of a committee, marchinsj thereto, in order, by forms. This mode of conducting the ballots was used from the fourth to the thirteenth, inchisive ; but after the eleventh ballot, Feb. 7, it was ordered that during the voting the floor should becleared of all persons except members. Feb. 12, as an additional precaution, it was ordered that the Clerk call the names of the members in order, and check them as they deposited their votes ; this was done from the fourteenth to the twenty-fifth ballot, inclusive. April 24, it was ordered that the votes should be enclosed in sealed envelopes before being deposited, and this mode was used at the twenty-sixth and final ballot. Meanwhile, the Senate, Jan. 17, assigned the 22d for the election on tbeir part of a Senator for six years from March 4, 1851. On that day it was ordered, 23 to 14, that the vote be taken vivd voce, and the result was as follows : For Charles Sumner — Messrs. Austin, Bucking- ham, Cazneau, Dean, Dewitt, Graves, Griswold, Howe, Kimball, Keyes, Morrison, Mosely, Robin- son, Saunders, Taber, Usher, Warner, Welch, Wel- lington, Whitney, Wood of Plymouth, Wood of Worcester, Wilson [President], — 23. For Robert C. Wtnthrop — Messrs. Barney, Bas- sett, Boynton, Daniels, Hawley, Hilliard, Hub- bard, Hvde, Kuhn, Newell, Russell, Sears, Seaver, Wilkins— 14. For Henry W. Bishop — Mr. Beach — 1. Absent — Messrs. Bigelow and Brown — 2. And accordingly Charles Swnner was thereupon declared elected, on the part of the Senate. In the Senate, April 25, their Clerk was directed to notify His Excellency the Governor that Charles Sumner had been elected, by concurrent vote of both Houses, to be Senator in the Congress of the United States for six years from and after March 4, 1851. May 14, a communication was received from Mr. Sumner, signifying his acceptance of the office. Election of Senator for the unexpired term. — In the House, Jan. 21, a message was received from the Governor, communicating the facts of the res- ignation of Hon. Daniel Webster, July 22, 1850, and the appointment, by Gov. Briggs, July 27, of Robert C. Winthrop, to be his successor "until the meeting of the Legislature," in accordance with the Constitution. A similar message was received by the Senate, Jan. 27, when that body proceeded to assign the next day for the choice of a Senator to fill the vacancy, the term expiring March 3, 1851 ; and it was ordered, 16 to 15, that the vote should be viva voce. Accordingly the Senate proceeded to a ballot. Jan. 28, when Robert Rantoul, Jr., received 21 votes, Robert C. Winthrop 13, and Stephen C. Phil- lips 2; Messrs. Bigelow, Bassett and Robinson be- ing absent, and there being also then a vacancy in the Senate, caused by the resignation of Mr. Taber, Mr. Rantoul received the vote of all the Sena- tors present who voted for Mr. Sumner on the22d, except Messrs. Buckingham and Morrison, who voted for Stephen C. Phillips, and also that of Mr. Beach, who before voted for Henry W. Bishop, and Mr. Brown, who was before absent. Mr. Win- throp received the votes of all the Senators present who voted for him on the 22d. In the House, Jan. 29, the next day, was assigned for the choice, on the part of that body, to fill this vacancy. Jan. 30, the ballot was had, and resulted as follows: Whole number of votes, 372; necessary for a choice, 187. Robert Rantoul, Jr., had 187; Robert C. Winthrop, 173; George S. Boutwell, H. H. Childs, Josiah E. Abbott, Henry AV. Bish- op, 2 each; Charles Sumner, Stephen C. Phillips, Benjamin F. Hallett, Samuel D. Bradford, 1 each; and two blanks, not counted. Accordingly Robert Rantoul, Jr., of Beverly, was elected by the concurrent vote of the two Houses. His credentials were presented in the U. S. Senate Feb. 7, but he did not take his seat there till Feb. 22. Hi.s term cxi)ircd March 4. Time, place, and manner of elections of U. S. Sen- ators.— In the House, May 19, a bill was reported " to define the time, place, and manner of holding elections for Senators in Congress," providing that whenever a U. S. Senator is to be chosen, the time shall be prescribed by joint resolution of the two branches of the Legislature ; that he shall be chosen by concurrent vote of the two Houses, each voting separately, hy vivd voce vote; and in case of disagreement between the two Houses, the same proceedings to be repeated. May 22, this bill was refused a third reading, 51 to 57, and thus rejected. Western Railroad Directors. — In convention of the two Houses, Feb. 14, J. S. C. Knowlton of Worcester, and Edward L. Keyes of Dedham, were elected Directors in the Western Railroad on be- half of the Commonwealth, the former receiving 203 and the latter 202 votes out of 391. Preacher of the next Election Sermon. — The choice of this officer, by usage, rests with each branch of the Legislature in alternate years. Feb. 25, the House proceeded to his election for the year 1852. The whole number of votes was 320, of which Rev. Abel Stevens (Editor of the Zion's Herald and Wesleyan Journal) had 179, and was accordingly elected. The ne.xt day a note was re- ceived from him declining the office, and the House proceeded, March 5, to another election, when Rev. RoUin H. Neale received 106 out of 283 votes, and it was voted that he be declared elected. Change in Election Day. — A proposed amend- ment to the Constitution, to change the day of the election for Governor, &c., to the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November annually, so as to correspond with the day required by the U. S. Law for the election for "Presidential Electors, received the assent of the Senate, 24 to 8, on May 7, but was indefinitely postponed in the House, May 22. Connty Officers. — In the House, Feb. 21, a bill was reported providing, as a uniform day for the election of all county officers, except in SufTolk and Nantucket, the first'Monday in March. Feb. 28, a motion to amend by substituting for the day the second Monday in November was lost 26 to 114, and the bill was then indefinitely postponed, 100 to 41, and thus rejected. Valuation of the State. — The valuation of the State, as made by the Valuation Committee of 1850, appointed to sit during the recess, was slightly amended, and adopted in the Senate, April 23, and in the House April 28. As finally established, the number of polls in the State is estimated at 245,- 142, and the property is valued at §597, 936,995.46. Of this, 33,705 polls and 5217,587,172.00 are in Suffolk County. Taxation of property of Corporations iti the cities and toions ichere they are located. — In the Senate, Jan. 23, it was ordered that a joint special com- mittee (No. 22) be raised to consider the expediency of providing by law so as to secure this object. March 28, the Committee reported a bill for the purpose, which was refused a third reading, April 1, 13 to 21, and thus rejected. Taxation of Mortyaged Real Estate. — In the Senate, Jan. 23, the Committee on the Judiciary were instructed to inquire " if some legislation may not be necessary in relation to taxation on mortgaged property, requiring the mortgagee to pay the tax on the amount mortgaged." Feb. 1, a bill was reported in conformity with the plan of this order, which was somewhat amended, and passed through its several stages in that branch. In the House, April 12, the Committee to which it was refused reported that it ought not to pass ; and May 16, the bill was laid on the table. Lands. — The whole number of tracts of land held in common and undivided, bv Massachusetts and 38 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD, Maine, which have been sold since the separation, amounts to eighty-five ; and they are of various dimensions, amounting, in the aggregate, to 884,341 acres, equal to thirty-eight and one-third full townships of 2-3,040 acres each. The amount for which they have been sold, is ^833,352. The whole number of tracts of land which have been divided by the two States, and set off in severalty to this State, are 11.5, containing in the aggregate 2,486,038 acres, equal to about 108 full townships of 23,040 acres each. The ssle of a portion of these lands, down to, and including the year 1850, amount in the aggregate to 1,589,491 acres, and were sold for the sum of ^876,502. The number of acres of lands held in common and undivided, remaining unsold, is about 1,876,000. In the conveyances of townships, there were reserved for public uses, in each township, 320 acres. In addition to the amount of lands set off to this State, as beforenamed, a considerable num- ber of the reserved lots fell to the share of this Commonwealth, also many islands along the seacoast of Maine. There have been taken from the Massachusetts share of lands, several townships granted to acad- emies, to soldiers of the revolutionary war, and to the settlers at Madawaska. Since 1820, the number of acres sold has been 2,412.527 ; grants and reservations, 468,364 acres ; receipts for sales, timber, &c., 51,998,226.55 ; paid for surveys and explorations, ^72,337.97 ; paid for making roads, &c., 570,676.04 ; current e.xpenses of land office, ^39,083.78. Balance handed over to the treasury, in money and securities, ^1, 816,128.76. The quantity of land owned by and strictly in the possession of Massachusetts, either in severalty or jointly with Maine, is now about 14,009,000 acres. Besides, she still retains the fee of some townships, upon which the right to cut timber has been sold, either for a time limited or in perpeticum. With the exception of a few townships which lie upon the extreme head waters of the Kennebec and Penobscot Rivers, these lands are all located upon the River St. John and its tributary streams. This fact materially affects their value, for the timber upon the waters of this river, whether within the State of Maine or in the province of New Bruns- wick, has but one avenue to market, and that is furnished by the river itself. Whenever it reaches tide-water, it is within the territory of Great Britain, and if shipped to a port of the United States, is subject not only to the export duty of the province, but also to the payment of such duties as our own tariff imposes. Whatever be- comes of it, it is burdened with the impost of the province. The consequence is, that all or nearly all the timber which goes down this river, is shipped to England or the Continent. Another consideration, which ill some measure affects the value of the largest part of it, is its distance from market. These considerations cause lands upon the River St. John to be much less valuable than are lands no better timbered and no better watered, which lie upon the Penobscot. In the House, Jan 30, a resolve was reported providing for a division of the public lands in Maine, in accordance with the act of 1819, relating to the separation of the District of Maine from Massachusetts proper. This was laid on the table, Feb. 3, 145 to 67. May 22, the bill, having been taken from the table was refused a third reading, and thus rejected. Monuments. — The resolve {No. 6) in aid of a monument in Acton to the memory of Capt. Isaac Davis was so successful (being ordered to a third reading in the House, Feb. 3, by the decisive vote of 190 to 31, and all motions to refonsider, &c., being lost) that several other projects for " monuments " were started. In the House, Feb. 13, the Committee n t he Library were instructed to consider the e.\.- pediency of a State appropriation of §2000 in aid of a monument to John Eliot, the apostle to the In- dians, to be erected in Forest Hills Cemetery. On March 6, the Committee reported that it was inex- pedient to make such an appropriation. March 28, a motion to amend this report by substituting a bill appropriating ^2000 for the purpose, was rejected, 91 to 121, and the reportwas accepted, 181 to 93. March 31, a motion to reconsider this vote was lost, 53 to 124. In the Senate, April 14, a like motion to amend was lost, and the report was accepted. In the House, a petition was presented for State aid to a monument to Crispus Attuck, who fell in the Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770, and referred. The Committee reported leave to withdraw thereon, and the report was accepted by the House, May 1, and soon after by the Senate. Commissioner to the Industrial Exhibition. — In the Senate, Jan. 23, a resolve was reported, pro- viding for the appointment of a Massachusetts Commissioner to attend the industrial exhibition in London, and appropriating §3000 for his expenses and those of the State Committee who have had contributions in charge, which was forthwith passed to be engrossed. In the House, Jan. 28, this resolve was refused a third reading, 84 to 164, and thus rejected. Jan. 30, this vote was reconsidered 150 to 118, and the resolve was recommitted. Feb. 5, it was reported in a new draft. Feb. 15, this was amended, 45 to 45, by striking out all relative to the appointment of a Commissioner, so as to ap- propriate 5800 to defray the expenses of the State Committee who had had the Massachusetts contributions in charge, and was ordered to a third reading, 133 to 40. In this form, it was finally passed by both branches as above, (Resolves, No. 20.) Co7npensation of the Clerks. — In the House, Feb. 6, a Committee was raised to consider this subject. Feb. 18, they reported a resolve which was finally passed. {Resolves, No. 38.) At the same time, how- ever, Mr. Heath of Tyringham submitted a minor- ity report, expressing the opinion that there is too great a difference between the compensation of the clerks and members, with a resolve which he sub- mitted as an amendment, allowing the clerks from $5 to $7 a day, with 5IOO for copying the journals in duplicate, and to the Assistant Clerks, from 52 to 54 a day. March 11, the latter resolve was amended so as to make the Clerk's pay §8, and the Assistant's $i. The question on this was divided; the first branch was rejected, 114 to 168, and the second adopted, 94 to 65. April 5, this last vote was reconsidered, and the resolve was ordered to a third reading, the same as it was origi- nally reported, and in this form it was passed by botli branches, as above. Pauper Accounts. — In the House, Feb. 17, at the same time that the bill was reported, which was sub- sequently passed and became a law, {Acts, No. 42,) providing as a penalty for delay in returning pau- per accounts, the forfeiture of a certain percentage instead of the whole amount, the Committee on Claims reported a resolve for the payment of all the back accounts since 1848, heretofore forfeited for delay, 48 in number, (28, forfeited under the same circumstances, having been allowed from time to time by special resolves,) amounting in all to 51,581.66. Feb. 20, this resolve was laid on the table, and subsequently recommitted. March 12, it was reported in a new draft, allowing to 61 towns 52,372.83. March 31, a motion to recommit the resolve, with instructions to report a general re- solve, embracing the principle of paying all the towns wtiose accounts have been refused payment for'delay, was lost, and the resolve was refused a third reading, and thus rejected. April 1, this vote was reconsidered, and the resolve (in the first draft) was ordered to a third reading. May 3, the resolve was amended by substituting the new LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS. draft and inserting a general provision for the pay- ment of all pauper accounts which have been dis- allowed on account of delay, and was passed to be engrossed, 112 to 63. In the Senate, however. May 6, the resolve was refused a third reading, 11 to 20, and thus rejected. May 21, a motion to re- consider this vote was lost. Increase of Sakiri/. — In the House, April 11, the Committee on the Judiciary was instructed to con- sider the expediency of increasing the salary of the Hampden Judge of Probate. April 19, a bill was reported establishing this salary at 53-i0pe;'a»7i!</n. May 19, this bill was indefinitely postponed. Apportionment of Senators and Representatires. — In the House, Jan. 15, it was ordered that a joint special Committee, {No. \o,) be raised, " to con- sider the expediency of so amending the Constitu- tion, as may secure to all the towns and counties a more equal and just system of representation for the House of Representatives, and also for the Senate." In the Senate, March 26, this Committee roported apian, which was agreed to by all of their number but one, proposing to amend the Con- stitution in two respects : first, as regards the House, to give one representative annually to every town or city having 1000 inhabitants, two to 5000 inhabitants, and to every town or city having more than 5000 inhabitants, one additional rep- resentive for every 5000 ; thus, three to 10,000, four to 15,000, &-C., provided that no town or city have more than 30 representatives ; towns of less than 1000 inhabitants, to have one representative as many times in ten years as 100 is contained in their population : all of these numbers to be in- creased one-tenth, whenever the population of the State has reached 1,100,000, and by an additional increase of one-tenth for every 100,000 above that number. The second proposed amendment, pro- vided that the Commonwealth be divided into forty single senatorial districts, according to population. April 3. Mr. Aspinwall of Brookline submitted his minority report, dissenting from the proposed amendments, and recommending a change only in the Senate. April 16, the first proposed amend- ment was adopted in the Senate, 23 to 13, and the second, 29 to 8. May 6, the first was rejected in the House by a vote of 180 to 151 (not two-thirds,) and the second, 118 to 181. In order to have become part of the Constitution, these amendments must have received the votes of a majority of the Sena- tors and two-thirds of the Representatives, present and voting, for two successive years, and then have been submitted to the people and accepted. The subject was then recommitted to the same Committee, with instructions to consider the ex- pediency of amending the Constitution in some other way than that thus rejected by the House. In the Senate, May 10, the Committee asked to be discharged from the further consideration of the subject, being unable to agree upon any plan. This report was accepted, in the Senate, May 12, in the House, May 13. Single Representative Districts. — In the Senate, May 14, a bill was introduced on leave, for the di- vision of cities and large towns into single repre- sentative districts, and referred. May 16, it was reported back to the Senate. May 19, it was ordered to a third reading, 16 to 5. May 20, it was passed to be engrossed, 23 to 14. In the House, May 24, the bill was referred to the next General Court, 126 to 71 ; and was thus lost. Removal of the Seat of Government from Boston. — In the House, Feb. 28, it was ordered that a Joint Special Committee (.Yo. 29,) be raised to con- sider the expediency of removing the Seat of Gov- ernment to some town in the interior of the Com- monwealth. March IS, the Senate concurred in this order. April 30, in the Senate the Committee made a detailed report in favor of the proposed re- nioval, and reported a " resolve concerning the removal of the Seat of Government to some town in the interior," providing for the appointment of five commissioners to examine sites for a new seat of Government, and to estimate the expense of new public buildings. On the 19th of May, an amendment to authorize the commissioners to fix definitely the site of the New State House, was rejected. Another amendment, to submit the ques- tion of removal to the people at the November election, was also rejected. An amendment, author- izing the commissioners to inquire into the title of the land on which the present State House stands was adopted, and the resolve was ordered to a third reading, 24 to 12. The next day, May 20, it was ordered to be engrossed, 24 to 14. In the House, May 23, the resolve as it passed the Senate was ordered to a third reading, 131 to 109. But subsequently, during the same day, this vote was reconsidered, 127 to 120, and the resolve was laid on the table, 141 to 119. The next dav, which was the last day of the session, a motion to take it from the table was lost, 131 to 139, and thus the resolve was lost. Enlargement of the State House. — In the House, May 10, the Committee on Public Buildings were instructed to consider the expediency of providing further accommodations for the State Library, and for Committee rooms, and the expense thereof. May 12, the Committee reported in favor of a plan for the extension of the State House, by G. J. F. Bryant, the main features of which are as follows : The extension to consist of a building measur- ing 58 feet in length, and 41 feet 6 inches in width, and to be four finished stories in height; to be located immediately north of the one story portion or hall of the building now containing the statue of Washington, and to be attached to the north wall of said hall, extending therefrom to Mt. Ver- non street, and to be built in conformity with the present structure. The lower or basement story of the extension will be wholly above the surface of the sidewalk in the street. The second or princi- pal story will be on a level, and of uniform height with the Rotunda or Doric Hall of the present building ; will contain the Library, to be fitted with alcoves, &c. The third story, tne floor of which will be on a level with the lower part of the House of Representatives, will contain two large Com- mittee rooms, so arranged that they can be thrown into one room for important hearings. The fourth story is to be finished with four Committee rooms. There will be one entrance to the extension from Mount Vernon street, and another from the east side of Doric Hall through an entry at the side of two of the fire-proofs, east of the statue of Wash- ington. An accurate estimate, prepared by me- chanics of ability, of the cost of the proposed extension, amounts to the sum of 515,000. A resolve authorizing the Sergeant-at-Arms un- der direction of a Committee of the legislature, to cause an extension to the State House to be con- structed in accordance with this plan, and appro- priating gl5,000 to cover the expenses, was reported at the same time, which was refused a third reading. May 24, and thus rejected. Gas in the State House. — The Representatives' chamber has been for several vears lighted, in the evening, with gas. In the Senate, Feb. 15. the Sergeant-at-Arms was directed to cause the Senate chamber to be lighted with gas. In the House, Feb. 20, a similar order was passed with regard to the Clerk's room. Feb. 21, a similar order with regard to all the Committee rooms was submitted and referred to the Committee on Public Expendi- tures. In the Senate, Feb. 23, this Committee reported an order for the introduction of gas into the Committee rooms, and Secretary and Treas- urer's offices, the expense not to exceed 51000, which was rejected. 40 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. Slavery — The joint special committee {No. 17,) on this subject, reported a series of resolves, in the Senate, March 28, which, after being variously amended, were passed to be engrossed in the Sen- ate, May 16, 33 to 5. In the House, May 23, they were laid on the table, by the close vote of 167 to 165. Personal Liberty. — The joint special committee on slavery {No. 17,) reported in the Senate, March 28, a bill "in addition to the act [of 1843] for the better security of personal liberty," extending the authority to issue writs of habeas corpus to justices of the peace, &c. In the Senate, May 21, this bill was refused a third reading, 13 to 16, and thus rejected. Inquiry whether the freedom of inhabitants^ has been endangered. — The select committee of the Senate {No. 4,) made a detailed report, April 22, of the hearings and investigations had by them, and reported t\vo bills, one " concerning calling out the militia," vesting in the governor the sole power to call out the" militia during any session of the General Court or Executive Council in Boston, or at any time when he is in Boston or in any other city, instead of in the majors of such cities ; the other " to punish disobedience to the laws by public officers," extending the prohibitions of the personal-liberty act of 1843 to all persons holding any office under the statutes of the commonwealth, under penalty of ^100, "to be recovered by indict- ment or information, or by action of debt on the part of any person choosing to sue for the same." The report and bills were laid on the table, and ordered to be printed; and no further action was had with regard to them. Anatomical Diagrams for Schools. In the House, March 18, the Committee on Education reported that the several petitioners that anatom- ical diagrams be furnished by the State to the schools have leave to withdraw. At the same time a minority report was made in accordance with their prayer. May 1, an amendment to substitute for the former report a resolve authorizing each district to be supplied with eight diagrams at 2oc. each was rejected, and the report was accepted. May 3, a motion to reconsider this vote was lost; May 6, the report was also accepted in the Senate. Exclusion from Public Schools. — In the Senate, May 6, a bill was reported in these words : "No applicant for admission to any of the public schools in this commonwealth shall be excluded therefrom on account of color or race," and was subsequently passed throuah all its stages in that branch. In the House, May 20, this bill was refused a third reading, and thus rejected. May 22, a motion to reconsider this vote was lost, 122 to 120. School Districts. — In the Senate, April 22, a bill was reported " to authorize school districts to raise money for the support of schools," for a longer time, and of a higher character than the towns of which they are a part may be disposed to main- tain, which passed through all its stages in that branch. In the House, May 23, it was refused engrossment, unanimously, and thus rejected. Truant Children. — In the Senate, May 17, a bill was reported, "in addition to an act concerning truant children and absentees from school," au- thorizing the commitment of such truants to the houses of correction, jails, &c., in default of the payment of the fine provided for in the existing law. May 20, this bill was ordered to a third read- ing, 23 to 3. May 22, it was passed to be engrossed. In the House, May 23, it was refused a third read- ing, and thus rejected. State Reform School for Girls. — In the House, March 5, was received the report of the Commis- sioners, (William Appleton, Joseph H. Billings, and George W. Campbell,) appointed the pre- ceding year to consider the subject of a State Re- form School for Girls. We give two extracts from this report. " There are two distinct grounds on which chil- dren may be confined in such an institution. First, — simply as a punishment, on conviction of some ofl'ence known to the law, in which case, it would seem that the term of confinement should bear some relation to the gravity of the offence, and the prisoner at the end of that term be dis- charged; or secondly, — by virtue of the right of the State to assume the guardianship of minors, whose natural or actual guardians encourage or permit them to pursue a course of life detrimental or dangerous to society, in which case the mana- gers of the institution should have the complete power of guardians over the inmates, including that of binding them as apprentices during minor- ity. So great is the reluctance among us to pros- ecute young girls for a first offence, or for any but very grave offences, that commitments on the first ground would probably be very few, and those of the most incorrigible character. But it is esti- mated that in Boston alone, there are three hun- dred girls, under seventeen years of age, who on the latter ground would be fit subjects for such an establishment, and twelve hundred boys." " It is therefore the impression of your commis- sioners, that if any such action over female chil- dren be assumed, it should be understood to be a mere guardianship, or agency, to place them in reputable families and under private domestic pro- tectors, as soon as possible. They are aware that these views differ from any which have been hith- erto acted on, either in Europe or America ; but they respectfully submit, that they are not there- fore the less adapted to our state of society, the less worthy of Massachusetts, nor the less likely to promote the usefulness and the happiness of her native or adopted children." The subject was referred, and the Committee reported in the Senate, May 17, that it be referred to the next General Court. This report was ac- cepted by both branches. Aid to the Female Medical Education Society. — In the Senate, April 3, a resolve was reported, allow- ing ^5,000 from the State treasury to this society, provided a like sum be obtained from individual donations, which was rejected, 13 to 18, April 24. Lotteries. — In the Senate, Jan. 21, 18ol, the Com- mittee on the Judiciary were instructed to inquire whether any further legislation be expedient to prevent imposition on the public by means of lot- teries, allusion being made to Gift Concerts, Art Unions, &c. Feb. 21, the committee reported that in their opinion the present statutes arc suf- ficient, and that no further legislation is necessary — which report was accepted. Intoxicating Liquors. — In the House, April 8, a bill was reported by a special committee {No. 7), " regulating the sale of intoxicating liquors," absolutely prohibiting their sale by persons not tavern or grocery keepers appointed by the munici- pal authorities, except for medicinal or mechanical purposes, under penalty of fine and imprisonment, authorizing search under the warrant of any jus- tice of the peace of premises where any three legal voters affirm under oath they have reason to sus- pect such liquors are kept or deposited intended for sale, and prohibiting any person engaged in the traffic from sitting on any jury. May 14, this bill was ordered to a third reading, 103 to 68. May 21, it was passed to be engrossed, 123 to 106. In the Senate, May 23, however, it was indefinitely post- poned, 23 to 13, and subsequently a reconsidera- tion of this vote was refused. Asylum for confirmed Inebriates. — The Joint Special Committee {No. 16) on this subject, made a detailed report in the Senate, April 14, accom- panied by " resolves concerning an Asylum for Inebriates." providing for the appointment of three commissioners to consider the expediency of estab- lishing such an asylum, to report a plan for its organization and government, to suggest a loca- LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS. 41 tion, and to estimate the cost; which were passed in the Senate. In the House, May 19, they were ordered to a. third reading, 6G to (il). May '2'i, they were laid on the tahle. A suhscqiient motion to reconsider this vote was Inst; and thus the re- solves failed to receive the assent of the House. Clamhlhui. — In the Senate, May 5, a iiill was in- troduced " more effectually to prevent {^amblinf;," with very stringent provisions. May 17, it was passed to be engrossed in the Senate. In the House, May 22, the Committee to which it had been referred, reported that it ought not to pass ; and May 23, it was rejected. Abolition of Capital Punishment. — The Special Committee (A'o. 21,) on this subject, made a long report to the House, April 24, accompanied by a bill, providing as the punishment for treason, murder, rape and arson, imprisonment for life, in- stead of the death-penalty required by the existing laws. May 19, this bill was refused a third reading, 97 to 172, and thus rejected. Abolition of Police Courts. — A number of peti- tions were presented for the abolition of the police courts in Lowell, Newburyport, &c.. wliich were referred to a joint special committee (No. 26,) which reported in the Senate, May 24, that the petitioners have leave to withdraw, which report was accepted the same day by both Houses. Bounty to Horticultural, and further bounty to Agricultural Societies. — In the House, April 23, a bill was reported, allowing from the State Treas- ury to any Agricultural Society embracing a pop- ulation of 510,000, 5200 annually, on a capital of glOOO, andin the same proportion for a greater capital, but not more than §600; and to any Hor- ticultural Society covering not less territory than a whole county, 5 100 annually on 51^'*^*^> ^"^^ ^"^ the same proportion for a greater capital, and re- quiring annual returns from Horticultural Socie- ties. May 19, this bill was refused a third reading, and thus rejected. State Board of AyricuHure. — In the House, April 4, a bill was reported " to establish a State Board of Agriculture," to be composed of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State ex officio, and delegates from the various county agri- cultural societies, to take the general supervision of all matters relating to agriculture in the Com- monwealth ; to receive, hold in trust, and ex- ercise control over any donations or bequests from private sources, made to advance agricultural edu- cation ; appropriating one-fourth of the income of the public lands, when the school fund shall have reached ,51,000,000 and the Western Railroad Stock Sinking Fund shall have reached §700,000, as an agricultural fund, to be expended at the discretion of the Legislature, for the encouragement and support of institutions for instruction in the sci- ence and practice of agriculture. INIay 12, this bill was refused a third reading, and thus rejected. Canada Thistle. — In the Senate, Feb. 1. the Committee on Agriculture were instructed to con- sider the expediency of providing by law for the extinction and prevention of the further spread of the Canada thistle within this State. March 2J. a bill was reported to this effect, which was refused a third reading, April 2, 6 to 12, and thus rejected. Railroads — occupied the attention of the Legis- lature largely, as usual. A number of laws were passed incorporating new companies, and extend- ing the privileges of old ones, as will be notiixd in the abstracts of the Acts above. The general legis- lation proposed with regard to them, however, with some exceptions, {see Acts, Nos. 88, 102, 147, 317,) did not receive the support of majorities of the Houses, and most bills of this kind failed. In the House, Feb. 13, and Senate, Feb. 14, an order was passed, directing the Railway Committee to consider the expediency of providing by law tor the establishment of a Board of Railway Commis- sioners. April 19, in the Senate, a bill was re- ported providing for the appointment by the Gov- ernor, of three Commissioners for terms of three years, one going out of office annually, whose du- ties sliould be to visit and ins|)ect every railroad, at least once a year, and also at any time when requested by five stockholders; also to investigate the causes of accidents immediately after their oc- currence, and with authority to apply to the Su- preme Cotirt for an injunction to restrain any rail- road corporation from further proceeding, if they think the safety of the public endangered. April 2'), it was ordered to a third reading, but subse- quently this vote was reconsidered, 23 to 2. The next day it was laid on the table, and it did not re- ceive any further favorable action. In the Senate, March :'), a bill was introduced " concerning Railroad Corporations," providirig that no Railroad Corporation shall hereafter begin to build its road, till all its stock has been sub- scribed by responsible parties, and ten per cent, of the par value of each and every share has been paid in ; also prohibiting the issue of shares at less than their par value. March 7, this bill was ordered to a third reading. March 10, it was amended by substituting twenty for ten per cent., and passed to be engrossed. In the House, April 1, it was laid on the table, and received no further favorable action, although its provisions were sep- arately inserted in nearly all the bills concerning railroad companies. In the House, Feb. 24. a bill was reported "concerning Railroad Corporations, and granting charters for the same," containing a number of provisions regulating the form and conditions of applications for railroad charters, &c. April 1 was assigned for its consideration. It was then taken up and discussed for several days, when it was laid on the table. May 23, it was taken up, and indefi- nitelv postponed. Inthe House, May 16, a bill requiring that all railroad bridges should be so built as to leave a space 6^ feet, in the clear, between the tops of all cars and the bridges, was rejected, •5<S to 101. May 23, this vote was reconsidered, and the bill was again rejected, 74 to 89. "in the house May 16, another bill, requiring that barriers shall be erected to prevent the cars from running off bridges into the water, was also rejected, 54 to 85. "In the House, May 17, a bill was reported, " relating to signs at Railroad Crossings," author- izing the municipal authorities to cause such signs to be removed at their discretion. May 20, this bill was ordered to a third reading. May 21, it was ordered to be engrossed. In the Senate, 3Iay 23, it was refused a third reading, and thus rejected. In the Senate, May 19, a bill was introduced on leave, and referred, '' concerning the manner of voting at meetings of Railroad Corporations." restricting the number of votes to be thrown by any one individual at such meetings to thirty votes when the capital is 5 100,000, or less, sixty votes when it is §500,000, one hundred votes when it is §1,500,000, and two hundred vote^ when it is §3,000,000. It was reported back, and was passed to be engrossed May 22. In the House, May 23, it was laid on the table. Iloosac Tunnel. — In the Senate, March 28, a bill was reported, "to enable the Troy and Greenfield Railroad to construct a tunnel through the Hoosac ^Mountain," authorizing the treasurer of the com- monwealth to issue scrip in the name of the commonwealth, for §2,000,000, payable to the bearer in London, or in Boston, and bearing inter- est of five percent, per annum, payable semiannu- ally, if made payable in London, redeemable in twenty years from date, or twenty-five years from Oct. i, 1851. This scrip to be "delivered to the Troy and Greenfield Railroad Corporation for the 42 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECOKD. purpose of enabling that corporation to construct a tunnel under and through the Hoosac Mountain, between the "great bend" in Deerfield river in the town of Florida and the village of North Ad- ams, in instalments as follows : — §100,000 when the Governor and Council were satisfied that suffi- cient provision had been made for the completion of the road except the tunnel, and that §300,000 had been spent thereon ; §100,000 scrip more when §200,000 more has been expended ; §100,000 scrip more when §200,000 more has been expended ; §150,000 scrip more when §300,000 more has been expended; § 150,000 scrip more when §300,000 more has been expended; and the residue of scrip when the whole road is completed except the tunnel. On the receipt of scrip b)' the corporation, ten per cent, on its amount to be paid into a sinking fund, and when the road is open for use, §50,000 annu- ally to be added to this fund. The corporation to give the State as security a mortgage of its entire road, income, franchise, and property ; also all its interest in the Southern Vermont Railroad, and a guaranty from tlie Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad Corporation, secured by a like mortgage on that road. April 12, this bill was ordered to a third reading, 21 to 11. April 17, it was passed to be engrossed, 23 to 11. In the House, May 13, after an amendment referring the matter to the people had been rejected, 123 to 178, the bill was refused a third reading, 108 to 237, and thus re- jected. May 16, a motion to reconsider this vote for the purpose of amending the bill, was lost. Aid to the European and North American Rail- way in Maine. — The joint special committee to whom this subject was referred, reported in the House, May 22, that it behoves the Common- wealth of Massachusetts to aftbrd some counte- nance to this enterprise, on account of therelations of the railway to her commercial interests, and be- cause she is the proprietor of so considerable a part of the soil of Maine ; but not considering it expedient to engage thereto, as proposed at first, a portion of the proceeds of the public lands in Maine, they reported a bill granting a loan of the State credit to the amount of §500,000, in scrip, re- deemable in twenty years from Jan. 1, 1852, bearing interest five /le^ cent, a year, payable semiannually, under guaranties to guard against the possibility of loss to the commonwealth ; the scrip to be delivered in instalments when §1,000,000 is sub- scribed to the company, half of that paid in, and the State of Maine has advanced §500,000. May 24, this bill was referred to the next General Court. Privileges of Expressmen — In the House, April 21, a bill was'reported, "regulating the privileges of expressmen on railroads," prohibiting railroad corporations from aflFording exclusive or special privileges to any expressman except under gen- eral rules. May 10, this bill was recommitted. May 23, the committee reported that it be referred to the next General Court ; which report vfas accepted by both branches. Banks and Bankinc/. — The special and general laws connected with banks and banking, which were passed by the Legislature, are noticed above in the Abstracts of the Acts. In the House, March 14, a bill was reported " concerning banks and banking," providing for annual and bi-monthly returns from the cashiers of all banks ; that the rate of interest on future loans for the use of the Commonwealth, shall not exceed Qi per cent. ; pro- hibiting banks from borrowing money or paying interest on debts due ; that no dividends be declared unless earned in the preceding six months, or unless the bank has sufficient surplus exclusive of doubtful debts; that the stockholders atmually appoint investigating committees ; that of the directors of Boston Banks not more than one-third need be residents of the city, provided a majority be residents or persons doing business in the city ; that no bank receive or pay bills except at its own .counter ; the general penalty for neglect of any of these provisions being §1000. April 9, this bill was refused a third reading, 74 to 92, anxi thus rejected. April 12, a motion to reconsider this vote was lost. In the Senate, March 25, the Special Committee (A'b. 1,) reported a bill "concerning banks' and usury," prohibiting banks from issuing paper money when they have not on hand 20 per cent, of their capital in specie ; from loaning more than 5 per cent, of their capital to one person ; from issu- ing bills of a less denomination than §3 after July 1, 1861, §6 after January 1, 1852, §8 after April 1, 1852, §11 after April 1, 1853; and from receivings per centage as exchange in addition to interest on any loan. It also provided that all usurious con- tracts should be void, and money paid thereon be refunded, and that in actions relating to usury, each party might use the other as witnesses. May 22, this bill was refused a third reading, and thus rejected. Increase of Bank Capital. — It will be seen by reference to the acts passed, that quite a number of banks were authorized to increase their capitals. All those which applied were not so successful. In the House, April 15, the bill to increase the capital stock of the Grocers' Bank was refused a third read- ing, 80 to 95, and thus rejected. April 23, this vote was reconsidered, and the bill was ordered to a third reading, 134 to 112. May 7, the bill was refused, engrossment, 68 to 88, and thus again rejected. May 10, a motion to reconsider this vote was lost, 70 to 97. In the Senate, May 14, the bill to increase the capital stock of the Eagle Bank, which had passed the House, was rejected. May 22, the bill to increase the capital stock of the Hampden Bank, which had also passed the House, was rejected. Alterations in Towns, ^c. — One new town was incorporated, one town was made a city, and boun- daries were altered in several instances, a.s may be seen in the lists of acts passed. [See Acts, Nos. 250, 296 ; 8, 54, 192, 265, 293, 323.] There were some other propositions of the same kind which were not carried out. In the House, May 15, a bill to incorporate the town of Hamburg, at Chester Village, from parts of the five towns of Chester, Montgomery, Blandford, Russell, andNorwich, was indefinitely postponed; two bills to incorporate the two towns of Sippican and Mattapoiset from parts of Rochester, which had passed the Senate, were rejected ; and a bill to annex Charlestown Poor Farm in Maiden to Charlestown, proposed as an amendment to the reference of the matter to the next General Court, was rejected, and that reference was adopted. May 17, a reconsideration of this last vote was refused, 100 to 50. May 21, the bill to annex a part of North Brookfield to Brookfield, which had passed the Senate, was rejected. May 22, the bill to annex part of Dedham to Walpole, which had passed the Senate, was rejected, 61 to 86. Formation of a New County. — A large number of petitions for and against the establishment of a new county from parts of Worcester and Middlesex, were presented and referred to a special committee, {No. 27,) who reported in the Senate, May 7, that the subject be referred to the next General Court. This report was accepted. In the House, May 12, a motion to reconsider its acceptance was lost. Rhode Island Boimdary. — In the House, April 1, a message was received from the Governor, trans- mitting the report of the Commissioners appointed under the Resolves of May 10, 1848, "concerning the boundary line between the States of Massa- chusetts and Rhode Island." From this report it appears that the effort so often renewed to settle the line between Massachusetts and Rhode Island has failed. The Governor was authorized by the resolves, if the line was not ratified before May 1, 1849, to institute such process as he might deem proper in the Supreme Court of the United States for a final adjudication. Gov. Boutwell remarked LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS. 43 in his message that if there should be no legislation on the subject duritig the session, he should con- sider it his duty to institute such process as may lead to a judicial decision, and that he could not advise any further delay. The Committee (iVo. 34,) to whom these communications were referred, re- ported in the Senate, April 2i), that it is inexpedi- ent to legislate on the subject at present, and this report was accepted in the Senate, April 30, and in the House, May 2. FllUncj of Flats. — In the Senate, May 3, a bill was reported, "to authorize the Boston Wharf Company to complete and maintain their wharf," authorizing an extension thereof of 150 feet. May 7, it was passed to be engrossed. In the House, May 20, it was refused a third reading, and thus rejected ; but. May 22, this vote was reconsidered, the bill was ordered to a third reading, 144 to 99, and under a suspension of the rules by u vote of 160 to 48, was forthwith passed to be engrossed. May 23, it was passed to be enacted in tVie House, and May 24, in the Senate. The same day the Governor returned it to the Senate, the branch in which it orie:innted, with a message, stating that he entertained objections to its passage, and con- sequently withheld his approval, because the bill contemplated not only a grant of flats, the prop- erty of the Commonwealth, to the company, but necessarily implied " the extension of this grant, along a line of more than 3000 feet towards South Boston, thus involving a surrender of about 500,- 000 feet of flats, in which the State has a valuable, vendible interest. If this portion of the public do- main, over which the tide now ebbs and flows, is to be converted into land, it seems just that the proceeds should be applied to the improvement of the harbor, or in some other way made serviceable to the commerce of the State, in which all the people are interested. But I am induced to with- hold my assent to this bill, by a consideration more important than any to which I have referred — the preservation of the harbor of Boston. Its main channel has diminished several hundred feet in width, and from three to five in depth, within thirty years, and vessels of a large class have re- cently grounded at low tide. Scientific and practical men may difi'er as to the cause, but the fact of a gradual and fearful shoaling of the water is cer- tain. This result may be traced to a variety of causes, some more important than others; but I cannot doubt that a serious one is the conversion of large tracts of marshes and flats, over which the tide once flowed, into solid land." The Senate, in accordance with the Constitution, proceeded to reconsider the bill ; but two-thirds did not agree to pass it, notwithstanding the Governor's objections. But three Senators voted in its favor, viz., Messrs. Bigelow, Daniels, and Seaver. In the Senate. May 8, a bill was reported, to " establish the Eastern Avenue Corporation," au- thorizing the construction of a pile bridge, 40 feet wide, with draws, from the foot of Summer Street in Boston, across Fore Point Channel, to the " ex- treme line of solid filling," established hy the Com- missioners of 1859, and an " ave/iue" thence, to be a solid structure 100 feet wide, for a street and side- walks, with draws and sluiceways, to L street. South Boston ; also the construction of a sea-wall along the Commissioners' Line ; the bridge, street, and avenue to be open for free travel to the public, without toll, and to be completed in five years. May 20, this bill was ordered to a third reading, 20 to 10. May 22, it was passed to be engrossed, 29 to 9. In the Hovise, May 23, it was ordered to a third reading, 133 to 72. May 24, it was ordered to be engrossed. The same day it was passed to be en- acted by both Houses, and was submitted to the Governor for his approval, ile returned it to the Senate, where it originated, with his objections, be- ing unwilling to give his assent to its passage. The effect of the proposed structures, he said, would be to enclose and partially separate from the harbor, a large tract of flats, the property either of riparian owners or the Commonwealth. " By the operation of natural laws this basin would finally become unfit for commercial pur- poses, and in time would be above the flood of the tide. A large portion of these flats are the prop- erty of the State, subject only to the right of the shore owners to pass over them," Ijut the natu- ral accretion by deposit would ultimately extend the rights of the riparian owners to the solid struc- ture, " and thus ultimately convert valuable public interests to private use, without any compensation whatever." The interest of the State in the lands enclosed in the basin, is estimated to extend to several thousand feet. Another objection to the bill was that it contained no provision for the com- pensation of the owners of the wharves, which would be deteriorated in value by effects of the structures. The message concludes, " It is likely that another avenue to South Boston may at some future time be constructed, but it should have re- siard to the rights of individuals, the rights of the Commonwealth, and above all, to the safety of the harbor. The bill to which I have made these ob- jections, appears to me to be essentially defective in all these particulars." The Senate proceeded to reconsider the bill, but two-thirds did not agree to pass it, notwithstanding the Governor's objections. The vote was 7 in favor to 15 against. In the Senate, May 19, a bill was reported to •■' authorize the City of Charlestown to fill up cer- tain flats in Mystic lliver," authorizing the city and other proprietois of certain described flats to fill them up, under the name of the Mystic River (Corporation, with a capital of ^200, 000, the filling to be begun within three years, and completed vv-ithin eight. The bill was reported by a minority of the Committee, the majority report being ad- verse to the project. May 21, a motion to refer the matter to the next General Court was lost, 25 to 10; the majority report was amended by the substitution of the bill, 22 to 13, and it was ordered to a third reading. May 22, it was passed to be engrossed, 25 to 9. In the House, May 23, it was ordered to a third reading, and under a suspen- sion of the rules by a vote of 112 to 42, was passed to be engrossed, and a motion to reconsider this vote was lost. May 24, the question being on its final passage, the Governor having already vetoed two bills of a somewhat kindred nature, a motion was made for its indefinite postponement, which, after debate, was cut off by the application of the previous question, and it was passed to be enacted, 52 to 14. In the Senate, however, the question being on its final passage, it was rejected, 8 to 13, and a recon'^ideration of this vote was refused, 7 to 12. So the bill was lost. In the Senate, Mav 13, a bill was reported " to incorporate the Suff'olk "Wharf Company." May 14, it was ordered to a third reading. May 15, it was passed to be engrossed. In the House, May 22, it was laid on the table, and several subsequent motions to take it up were lost. Alien Passeiir/irs. — During 18)0, 1,007 vessels, (213 American, 786 English 6 Swedish, 1 Prus- sian, 1 Russian,) arrived at ports in Massachusetts, bringing 30,075 alien passengers. Arsenal and Arms. — The military property belonging to the State, March 14, 1851, was report- ed as follows : — Cannon bronze, 12-pounders. 3; 9-pounders, 2; 6-pounders, 12; 24-pounder5, 2 (howitzers); 12-pounders, 4 (fifld); iron, 32 pounders, 2; 9-pounder. 1 ; 6-pounders, 2 ; eprou- vettes, 2; muskets, 8,45'>; pistols, 197; rifles, Holfs Patent, 330; common, 892. Whole numbfr of cannon issued and in use, 40 ; muskets, 3,909 ; rifles, 51'2. Charles River and War>-en Bndges. — Number of 44 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. vessels that passed the draw of Charles River Bridge, upwards, in 18q0, 2,954, of which 2,48a passed the draw of Warren Bridge. Expenses of the bridges, in 18.50, §7,032.90. Children siqiported at the ptiblic charge. — The number of children under fourteen years of age supported at the public charge for 1850, was 3,664, of which 2,158 were boys and 1,50G girls. Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Hartford, Ct. — Num- ber of pupils, beneficiaries of Massachusetts, in 1850, 74. Expense to the Commonwealth, ^8,205.58. Discharged Convicts. — The State Agent for discharged convicts reports that of the 118 persons discharged from the State Prison during the year ending Sept. 30, 1850, 114 claimed his attention. 50 were assisted to leave the city. About 25 ap- plications were for board, clothing and employment, 9 for employment alone, 18 for clothing alone, 12 for board and clothing ; 28 were furnished with board, and 12 with tools. " All received the best advice in the power of the agent to give, and the assistance as tar as possible which the unnumbered wants of men so circumstanced demanded." Indians. — The expenditures by the Treasurer for the Marshpee Indians, in 1850, for their benefit, amounted to §1,286.32. The Commonwealth paid §689.40 of this, the rest was received from rents of land, sales of permits to catch trout. &c. The ex- penditures for the Herring Pond Indians in 1850, were §537.20. Land Office Accounts. — Acres of land sold in Maine, in 1850, 332.331 ; amount received therefor, and for timber, in cash, §56,169.98 ; in notes, with interest, §1.50,148.96. Militia. — Number of enrolled militia in Massa- chusetts, 1850, 110,050, being 12,8.50 increase from the preceding year. Number of active militia, 4,791, of which 41 are included under a;eneral staff, 158 cavalry, 1,106 artillery, 2,940 light infantry, 346 riflemen, 200 regimental bands. Receipts and Expenditures of the Commomcealth. — The whole ordinary revenue of Massachusetts for 18-50 was §492,810.64, received from the follow- ing sources : bank tax, §354,742.22; auction tax, §12,958.93; alien passengers (eightmonths), §35,- 136.08; attorney of Suffolk county, §4,131.80; balances of alien estates, §251.54 ; hawkers' and pedlars' licenses, §2,082.00 ; interest, &c.,§ 2,891.- 89; dividends on 10,000 Western Railroad shares, §80,000.00; over-payments refunded, §371.93; miscellaneous, &c., §244.25. The ordinary expenditures, in 1850, were §566,- 055.54, the principal items being ; council, §4,918.- 00 ; legislature, §90,912.00; salaries, §76,108.66; state house, fuel, repairs, furniture, &c., §6,001.42; stationery, §2,2.55.40 ; state library (two years), §600.00 ; newspapers and advertising, §3.847.32 ; state printing, §19,465.05; postage, §626.43; legislative journals, §1,347.00; sheriffs, for dis- tributing documents, ikn., §926.58; contingent expenses of legislature, §1,000.00; international ex- changes, §300.00 ; copying documents in London, §340.25; commissioners, viz.: bank, §3,668 60; Rhode Island boundary, §527.69 ; Boston Harbor, §1,788.10: railroad crossings, §500.00; Boston Corner, §50.00 ; public property, §630.80 ; public lands, §875.46; Herring Pond Indians, §430.00; amounting in all to §8,470.65 ; legal counsel, (Hon. John Davis,) §1,500.00; bountvto agricultural so- cieties,§7,450. 00 ; asylum for bfind, §14,000; school for idiots, §2,500.00 ; asylum for deaf and dumb, §8,205.58; eye and ear infirmary, §7,000 00; state lunatic hospital, §3.200.00; state paupers, §110,319.- 70; Indians, §1,945.65; coroners" inquests, §2,773.- 44; pensioners, §1.552.67 ; Adjutant and Quarter Master General's Department, §3,000.00 ; militia bounty, §22,552.50 ; State reform school, §22,600 ; interest on loans, §58,082.65. Actual deficit for the year 1850, §.59,190.78. Registries of Deeds. — Number of deeds recorded, at the various offices, in 1850, 41,660; other in- struments, 7,620. Fees received by the registers, for deeds, §19,499.52; for other instruments, §4,- 299 80. Number of legal pages covered, 140,221. Schools. — The school fund amounted, Dec. 1, 18.50, to §958,921.19, of which §740,361.46 is pro- ductive, and so invested as to yield an annual rev- enue of about §40,000. The charges for educa- tional purposes on the proceeds of sales of land in 18-50 were §25,668.61. June 7, 18-50, the executor of the late Henry Todd of Boston, paid into the hands of the treasurer of the commonwealth §10,- 797.72, the amount of his bequest in aid of the Normal Schools. The number of school districts in the 321 towns of the State, Jan. 1, 1851, was 2,818; number of schools (public), 3,878. Number of persons be- tween 5 and 15 years of age, 193,232; of scholars in summer, 176,344 ; in winter, 194,403. Average attendance in summer, 128,815 ; in winter, 149,609. Number of teachers in summer, male, 325, female, 3,801, total 4,126; in winter, male, 2,117, female, 2,187, total 4,304. Number of different persons em- ployed as teachers during the year, male 2,167, female 4,568, total 6,735. Average duration of schools, 7 months 12 days. Average wages of teachers, per month, including board, males, §34.- 89; females, §14.42. Amount of money raised by taxes by the towns, for support of schools, §864,- 667. 85. Amount of voluntary contributions, §34,- 704.31. Aggregate expended on public schools, for wages, fuel and superintendence, §958,501.33. Amount raised by taxes for the education of each. child in the State between 5 and 15 years, per child, §4.52 ; amount reqxnred by laio to be raised, only §1.50. Number of incorporated academies returned to board of education, 67 ; scholars there- in, 3,717; paid for tuition therein, §57,444.30. Number of private schools returned, 845 ; scholars therein, 19,534 ; paid for tuition therein, §261,241.- 92. Amount expended on public and private schools and academies, exclusive of cost of repair- ing and erecting school edifices, §1,277,187-55. State Library.— F aid for books in 1850, §561.75. Received by purchase in 1850, 187 volumes ; by exchange through State department, (laws, jour- nals, &c., of the United States and of other States) 127 vols., 22 pamphlets ; by donation, 15 vols., 12 pamphlets ; by international exchange, 52 vols., 2 pamphlets ; from other sources, 23 vols. Whole number of volumes added in 1850, 364; of pam- phlets, 36. Books lost in 1850, 2; recovered in 1850, before reported as lost, 1. State Lunatic Hospital. — The number of patients, Dec. 1, 1850, was 441 ; admitted during the pre- ceding year, 241; discharged, 229. Of the 441, State paupers, 181 ; foreigners, 169. Rate of board established for 1850 and 1851, §2.25 per week. Of those discharged 125 were recovered, 15 improved, 28 incurable and harmless, 4 incur- able and dangerous, and 57 died. The Hospital has been in operation 18 years, in which time 3,598 patients have been admitted, 366 have died, 6 have eloped; 1,691 have been discharged, recovered, 456 improved, 648 7iot improved, mostly incurable. Current expenses for 18 years, §-544,967.52, aver- aging §118.75 annually for each patient. State Prison. — During the year ending Sept. 30, 1850, 221 convicts were received, and 130 discharg- ed, viz.: 108 by expiration of sentence, 10 by remis- sion of sentence, 3 by removal to State Lunatic Hospital, 3 escaped, 3 died. Number in prison Sept. 30, 18.50, 440. State Reform School, Westboro' . — During the year ending Nov. 30, 1850, 418 boys enjoyed the benefits of this institution; 108 were admitted, and 94 discharged ; average number, 309. WestiTn Railroad Sinking Fund. — The value of this fund, Dec. 31, 1850. was §620,320.73; value Dec. 31, 1849, §541,841.00. GOVERNORS OF MASSACHUSETTS. 45 GOVERNORS OF MASSACHUSETTS. In our first volume, we gave a coinplote list of the Governors of Massachusetts, from 1620 to 1847, with a brief sketch of Gov. Carver. In the second, we p;ave sketches of the Governors under the first Charter, which were continued in the third, fourth and fifth volumes. We shall continue in this and future volumes, brief sketches of each, in chronoloc;ical order. We give also /wc similes of their autop;raphs, faithfully taken, by N. B. ShurtlefT, jM. D., from original documents. In pre- paring the following notices, we have drawn chiefly our materials from the Biographical Works of Thacher, Allen and Herring, and the "American Whig Review." ELBRIDGE GERRY Was born at Marblehead, Mass., 17th July, 1744. After receiving the rudiments of education at the common town schools, he entered Harvard College before he had completed his 14th year, and received its first honors in 1762. He devoted himself for several years to commer- cial pursuits. Being a member of the legislature in 1772, he was appointed on the important com- mittee of inquiry and correspondence. The pro- j vincial Congress of 177o appointed him on the Committee of Public Safety and Supplies. The Committee had been in session at Menotomy, then a part of Cambridge. Mr. Gerry and Col. Orne \ were in bed, when the approach of the British troops induced them to flee, half dressed, to a neigh- boring cornfield, where they remained, while the troops searched every apartment of the house in order to find them. In 1776, he was sent to the Continental Congress, and continued at times a member till 178-5. He was a member of the Con- vention which framed the present Constitution of the United States. He was a member of Congress four years. In 1797, he was appointed a minister to the French Republic. He was Governor of Mass., 1810, 1811. March 4, 1813, he was inaugurated Vice-President of the United States. He died, 1814, aged 70. r^-z9^^t^_ JOHN BROOKS Was born in the town of Medford, Mass., in the year 17'52. His family had been established in this place from the earliest settlement of the country, employed from one generation to another, in the cultivation of the soil. The father of Governor Brooks was a respectable farmer, and he himself passed the early part of his life in the usual occu- pations of village husbandry. The circumstances of the family prevented his acquiring an academi- cal education ; but he attained in the school of Medford, sufficient knowledge of the learned lan- guages to enable him to engage to advantage in the study of medicine, — the profession of his choice. While at school in Medford, the celebrated Count Rumford, a native of the neighboring town of Woburn, was his associate and friend; and the intimacy then formed was kept up by correspond- ence, till the death of that distinguished philoso- pher and friend of man. Having completed his medical studies, he estab- lished himself in the practice of his profession in the adjacent town of Reading, and there he was found at the commencement of the revolutionary war. A company of minute-men was raised in the town of Reading, and young Brooks, a stranger, just established in the town, and but 23 years of age, was chosen its commander. He was inde- fatigable in drilling and disciplining the men, and prepared himself for this duty by carefully observ- ing the military trainings of the British soldiery in Boston. In the organization of the army. which immediately took place. Brooks was ap- pointed a Major in Col. Bridge's regiment. In the campaign of 1777, Major Brooks was ad- vanced to the rank of Lieut. Colonel, and attached to the 8th regiment of Mass. tr.-ops, recruited prin- cipally by himself. Col M. Jackson, of this regi- ment, having been severely wounded in 1776, the command of the field devolved principally upon Lt. Col. Brooks during the campaigns of 1777 and 1778, and till he was promoted to the command of the 7th regiment, with the rank of Colonel, on the death of Col. Alden, in 1779. When the British army retreated from Phila- delphia, in the spring of 1778. Washington left his encampment at Valley Forge, and marched on its rear. At Monmouth, the two armies came in conflict, and Col. Brooks, as adjutant-general to General Lee, performed a very conspicuous part in the events of that important day. After the troops had again taken post on the banks of the Hudson, Col. Brooks was employed under Baron Steuben as inspector of discipline, and rendered valuable services. In these various positions of duty, he acquired the confidenceof Washington and established a high reputation as a military offi- cer. Col. Brooks, like most of his brethren in arms, retired in poverty from the service of his country. He immediately resumed the practice of his laborious profession in Medford and the neigh- boring towns. The kindness of his heart, and the gentleness of his manners, procured him the love and confidence of all around him. 46 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. Immediately after the close of the war, he was appointed Major General of the 3d division of the Mass. Militia. He was frequently chosen a repre- sentative of the General Court of the Common- wealth. He was delegate to the Convention of 1788, by which the Constitution of the United States was adopted. He was for several years a senator for the county of Middlesex, and a member of the E.xecutive Council. During the administration of Governor Strong, he was appointed Adjutant General of the Cotn- monwealth of Mass., and on his retirement from the chief magistracy, was called to the chair of the state, which he filled with dignity and ability from 1S16 to 1822. After his voluntary retirement from tlie chair of state. Gov. Brooks still continued to serve the community in various important capacities, and to manifest his sympathy in the public spirited objects which were presented for his approbation. On the 11th of February, 182.5, he a. tended the funeral of his revolutionary associate and suc- cessor, Gov. Eustis. He died March 2, 182o, aged 73, leaving an only surviving child, Lt. Col. A. S. Brooks of the United States armv. WILLIAM EUSTIS Was the second son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Eustis, Boston. He was born on the 10th of June, 1753. At the age of 14 he entered Harvard College, where he was distinguished as a good classical scholar, and graduated with honor in 1772. After his graduation at college he commenced the study of medicine in Boston under Dr. Joseph Warren, the revolutionary patriot. At the commencement of the glorious struggle between the mother country and her colonies, Mr. Eustis was a student. On the 19th of April, 1775, the day of the battle of Lexington, an express ar- rived in Boston communicating the intelligence; on which occasion Gen. Warren mounted his horse, called Mr. Eustis, and directed him to take care of the patients during his absence, and departed for the scene of action. About one o'clock on the same day Dr. Eustis rode to Lexington and Con- cord, where he liad an opportunity of dressing the wounds received by some of our militia from the fire of the British. Gen. Warren proposed to him that he should receive the appointment of surgeon to one of the regiments of the American army, observing that he had seen more practice than most of the gentlemen from the country. He was accordingly appointed surgeon of the Regiment of Artillery, then at Cambridge. From thence he removed with the army to New York, and soon after received the appointment of hospital surgeon. He was subsequently offered a commission in the line of the army as Lieut. Colonel of Artillery, by Gen. Knox, but he preferred the medical depart- ment, where he might improve his mind in the knowledge of his profession. In 1777, and during most of the war, Dr. Eustis occupied as a hospital a spacious house and outbuildings belonging to Col. Robinson, a royalist who had joined the British, situated on the Hudson river, opposite to West Point. In all the duties pertaining to his office Dr. Eustis was found faithful, humane and indefatiga- ble. His urbanity and social qualities rendered him popular. When the number of the medical staff was reduced by anew arrangement by order of Con- gress, he was among those who were selected to remain in service ; and in March, 1783, he was pres- ent at the meeting of the officers at Newburg, called by Washington in consequence of the excitement occasioned by theinflammatory anonymous letters. At the termination of the revolutionary war, Dr. Eustis commenced his professional labors in the town of Boston. In 1788, he was a member of the General Court for Boston, where he was on many committees, and took a conspicuous part in the debates during six or seven years in succession, pursuing still his professional calls and duties in town. During the administration of Gov. Sullivan he was chosen a member of the Executive Council. In 1800 he was elected member of Congress for Suffolk district. He was an ardent supporter of the administration of President Madison. It was under this administration that he was appointed Secretary of War. In 1815 he was appointed Am- bassador to Holland. In 1821 he was elected member of Congress for Norfolk district, which he continued to represent with ability for four succes- sive sessions. In 1823 he was elected Governor of Massachusetts. He died after a short illness in Boston, during his attendance on the General Court in their ses- sion in February, 1825, in the 72d year of his age. LEVI LINCOLN Was born in Worcester, Mass., October 25, 1782. He graduated at Harvard College in 1802, and immediately commenced the study of law. He commenced as an attorney in Worcester in 1805. He soon distinguished himself as a lawyer, and was regarded as at the head of hia profession in Worcester County. In 1812 he was elected to the State Senate. In 1814, 1815, and 1816, he was a member of the House of Mass. Representatives from Worcester. In 1822 he was again chosen Representative by the people of his native town, and elected Speaker of the House ; and on the following year he was elect- ed Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth. In 1824 he was appointed one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Massacluisetts, b\it was soon re- moved from the bench by the voice of the people and placed in the chair of state. He was elected Governor in 1825, and continued in this highly responsible office till 1834. In 1835 he was elected member of Congress, and continued till 1841. In 1842 he was appointed Collector for the Port of Boston. In 1845, after a period of 33 years, he was again elected a member of the State Senate, for Worcester County, and chosen its President. He has been twice elector of President and Vice President of the United States, and has been honored with numerous other responsible trusts, which the historian will find detailed upon the pages of the State and United States Records, and in the journals of our most useful public institu- tions. To speak of the public life of Gov. Lincoln would GOVERNORS OF MASSACHUSETTS. 47 require a line of investigation and a course of remark not suited to the limits and objects of our work. But few men have served the public so long and so well. Biit few men have blended more happily true dipiiily and courtesy of manners with the performance of public duties than Gov. Lincoln. JOHN DAVIS Was born at Northboro', Mass., Jan. 13, 17S7. He graduated at Yale College, in 1812, and pre- pared for the profession of law. He commenced practice as an attorney in the town of Worcester, and soon commanded the confidence and esteem of the people by his plain common sense and sterling integrity. He was not only regarded as an able lawyer, but as the faithful friend ; — and while he responded to numerous calls for professional ad- vice— he was invariably true to the higher duties of the citizen and of the man. In 182o he was elected member of Congress, and continued five successive Congresses. In 1834 he was elected governor of Massachusetts, and again in 1835. In 1835 he was chosen United States Sen- ator. In 1841 he was again elected Governor, and continued to hold the office till 1843. On the death of Senator Bates, he was again returned to the United States Senate, for the residue of his term, at the expiration of \-hich he was elected for the term to expire in 1853. Gov. Davis has ever manifested a livfly interest in the literary and scientific associations of the Commonwealth. He has been an active and effi- cient member of the American Antiquarian Society, Yv'orcester, of which, he is at the present time, the first Vice President; and he is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. It is not within our province to speak of the pub- lic acts of Gov. Davis, for these will be noticed and recorded by the future historian. He is a gentlemen of great sincerity of motive, and averse to useless parade and public notoriety. He is happy in being useful to his fellow citizens, and his pride consists in having always acted from the noblest purposes, with a proper self-respect, and for the good of others. ^^T^it^c/^zx/rJi^ Ccj^^^f^-'OO EDWARD EVERETT Was born in Dorchester, Norfolk County, Mass. in April, 1794. He received a greater part of his schooling at the public schools of Dorchester and Boston, to which town the family removed after his father's death. He attended, for about a year, a private school in Boston, kept by the late Hon. Ezekiel Webster, brother of Daniel Webster. He passed the two last terms of the year preceding his entrance into College, at the Academy at Exe- ter, N. H. He entered Harvard College in 1807, when he was a few months more than 13 years old, and graduated with the highest honors, in 1811. Although he was inclined to prepare for the pro- fession of the law, he was persuaded by President Kirkland, to turn his attention to the study of divinity. He spent two years in preparing for the ministry, and in 1813 was settled as the pastor of Brattle Street Church, Boston. In 1814 a professorship of Greek Literature was established at Cambridge, and Mr. Everett was in- vited to accept an appointment as the first pro- fessor. This proposal was rendered more tempting by permission to visit Europe, with a view to re- cruit his impaired health. He was inducted into office in the spring of 1815, and i before he had at- tained the age of twenty one years. Before commencing his duties at Cambridge, Mr. Everett embarked at Boston for Liverpool, in one of the first ships that sailed after the peace. From London he went by the way of Holland, to GOttingen, the seat of a University at that time the most famous in Germany, where he remained more than two years. The winter of 1817-'I8, he passed in Paris, devoted to the studies subsidiary to his department, and especially tolhe acquisition of the Romaic, as a preparation for a tour in mod- ern Greece. In the spring of 1818, he went from Paris to London, passed a few weeks at Cambridge and Oxford, and made the usual tour tiirough Wales, the Lake country and Scotland. In the autumn of 1818, in company with the late General Lyman of Boston, he commenced an extensive tour in the east of Europe. After an absence of four and a half years, he returned to the United States, and entered at once with diligence upon the duties of the professorship at Cambridge. Up to the year 1824, Mr. Everett had taken no active interest in politics. In this year, the late Mr. Fuller, who had represented the Middlesex district in Congress for eight years, declined a reiMection. Under these circumstances, and without having been himself previously consulted on the subject, his name was brought forward at a volunteer con- vention of the young men of the district. The nomination was received with great favor, and he was elected by a handsome majority over the regu- lar candidate. He was reelected four times suc- cessively, by large majorities. On reference to the transactions of the ten sessions for which he was a member, it will be found that he took part in almost every debate of importance. He served on several important Committees, with signal ability. In the autumn of 1834, Mr. Everett had an- nounced his intention of retiring from Congress. In the winter of 1835, he was nominated as a can- didate for Governor of Massachusetts, and he was chosen in the autumn of that year. He held the office of governor till 1840, which he filled with honor to himself, and usefulness to the public. Relieved from public duty, Mr. Everett was led by domestic reasons to visit Europe a second time. In 1841 he was appointed United States Minister at London, and entered upon his duties at the close of the year. Immediately after the accession of Mr. Polk to the Presidency, Mr. Everett was recalled. He re- mained in London, however, until the arrival of his successor. He returned to Boston in the autumn of 1845, and in Jan., 1846, was elected President of Harvard University. He held this office three years, and then resigned on account of ill health. The public career of Mr. Everett has been a brilliant one. Whatever he has attempted, has been accomplished with much ability, learning, dignity, and elegance. 48 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECOKD. JUDICIARY OF MASSACHUSETTS. UNITED STATES COURTS. Benj. R. Curtis, of Boston, Circuit Judffe. Peleor Sprague, of do. District do. George Lunt, of do. District Attorney. Chas. Devens, Jr. of Greenfield, Marshal. Patrick. Riley, of Boston, Deputy Marshal. Isaac O. Barnes, of Boston, Clerk of Circuit Ct. Seth E. Sprague, of do. Clerk'of Dist. do. Commissioners of the Circuit Court of the United States, for the first Circuit, and district of Massa- chusetts : George S. Hillard, George T. Curtis, Edward G. Loring, Charles L. Woodbur}'. Benj. F. Hallett, of Boston, R. A. Chapman, of Spring- field, Oliver Prescott, of New Bedford, J. M. Bunker, of Nantucket. Reporters for First Circuit, Chas. L. Woodbury and Geo. Minot. Circuit Courts, holden loth of May, and li5th of October, in each year. District Courts, holden at Boston, third Tuesday in March ; 4th Tuesday in June ; '2d Tuesday in September, and first Tuesday in December — and Special Courts are holden at the discretion of the Judge. SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT. Lemuel Shaw, of Boston, Chief Justice. Charles A. Dewey, of Northampton, ") Theron Metcalf, of Boston, I Associate Richard Fletcher, of do. | Justices. Geo. T. Bigelow, of do. J Luther S. Cushing, of do. Reporter. John H. Clifford, of New Bedford, yltt'y General. Geo. C. Wilde, of Boston, ) Qig.y.j.^ Joseph Willard, of do. \ Law Terms. At Boston, for the Counties of SufFolk and Nan- tucket, 1st Tuesday of March. At Lenox, for the County of Berkshire, 2d Tuesday of September. At Northampton, for the Counties of Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden, on Monday next preced- ing 4th Tuesday of September, At Worcester, for the County of Worcester, 1st Tuesday next after 4th Tuesday of September. At Cambridge, for the County of Middlesex, on the 3d Tuesday next after the 4th Tuesday of Sep- tember. At Taunton, in the County of Bristol, and at Plymouth, in the County of Plymouth, alternately ; beginning at Taunton for the Counties of Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, and Dukes County, on the 4th Tuesday next after the 4th Tuesday of Sep- tember, 18-52, and at Plymouth, for the same counties, on the 4th Tuesday next after the 4th Tuesday of September, 1853. At Dedham, for the County of Norfolk, 5th Tuesday next after the 4th Tuesday of September. At Salem, for the County of Essex, 6th Tuesday after 4th Tuesday of September. Terms for the Trial of Jury Cases. At Dedham, for the County of Norfolk, 3d Tuesday of Fetsruary. At Lowell, for the County of Middlesex, 2d Tuesday of April. At Worcester, for the County of Worcester, 6th Tuesday after 1st Tuesday of March. At Greenfield, for the County of Franklin, ditto. At Greenfield, for the County of Franklin, 2d Tuesday of September. At Northampton, for the County of Hampshire, 7th Tne*day next after 1st Tuesday of March. At Taunton, for the County of Bristol, ditto. At New Bedford, for the County of Bristol, 2d Tuesday of November. At Ipswich, for the County of Essex, 8th Tues- day after the 1st Tuesday of March. At Springfield, for the County of Hampden, ditto. At Springfield, for the County of Hampden, 1st Tuesday of September. At Barnstable, for the Counties of Barnstable and Dukes, 9th Tuesday next after 1st Tuesday of March. At Lenox, for the County of Berkshire, 10th Tuesday next after 1st Tuesday of March. At Plymouth, for the County of Plymouth, ditto. At Nantucket, for the County of Nantucket, 1st Tuesday of July. At Boston, for the County of SufFolk, 7th Tues- day next after the 4th Tuesday of September. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Daniel Wells, of Cambridge, Chief Justice. Edward Mellen, of Wayland, ") Jonathan C. Perkins, of Salem I ^..^^^-^^^ Horatio B>ungton, of StocKbridge, ^ ^ • Eben R. Hoar, of Concord, Henry W. Bishop, of Lenox, J Joseph Willard, \ District Attorneys. Asa W. Farr, of Lowell, Northern District. Horatio Pratt, of Taunton, Southern District. Ezra Wilkinson, of Dedham, Middle District. Increase Sumner, Gt. Barringt'n, ire5<e?-« District. Stephen H. Phillips, of Salem, Eastern District. MUNICIPAL COURT IN BOSTON. The Justices of the C. C. Pleas, ex officio, are Judges of this Court. Samuel Dunn Parker, Commomcealth' s Attorney. Thomas W. Phillips, Clerk. Henry Homer, Crier. This Court is holden the first Monday in each month. The Court of Common Pleas is holden. At Boston, for the County of Suffolk, 1st Tues- days of January, April, July, and October. At Salem, for the County of Essex, 4th Monday of January. {Criminal.) At Salem, for the County of Essex, Sd Monday of March. {Civil.) At Newburyport, for the County of Essex, 4th Monday of May. {Criminal.) At Newburyport, for the County of Essex, 3d Monday of September. {Civil.) At Ipswich, for the County of Essex, SdMonday of June. {Civil.) At Ipswich, for the County of Essex, 2d Monday of October. {Criininal.) At Lawrence, for the County of Essex, Sd Mon- day of December. (Civil.) At Concord, for Middlesex County, 2d Monday of March and June. {Civil.) At Cambridge, for Middlesex County, 2d Mon- day of December. {Civil.) At Concord, for Middlesex County, for criminal business, 4th Monday in June. At Lowell, for Middlesex County, 1st Monday in September. {Civil.) At Lowell, for Middlesex County, 3d Monday in October. {Criminal.) At Cambridge, for Middlesex County, for criminal business, 2d Monday in February. At Northampton, for Hampshire County, 3d Monday of February and of October, and Ist Mon- day of June. JUDICIARY OF MASSACnUSETTS. 49 At Greenfield, for Franklin County, 3d Monday of Murch, and 2d, Mondays of August and November. At Springfield, for Hampden County, 2d Mon- daysof March and June, and 1st Monday of October. At Springfield, for Hampden County, 3d Monday of May, and 1st Monday of December. (Criminal.) At Lenox, for Berkshire County, 4th Mondays of February, June, and October. At Lenox, do., 1st Mondays of January and July. (Criminal.) At Dedham, for Norfolk County, 4th Monday of April, .Id Mondays of September and December. At Plymouth, for Plymouth County, 2d Mondays of April and August, 1st Monday of December. At Taunton, for Bristol County, 2d Mondays of March and September. At New Bedford, for Bristol County, 2d Mondays of June and December. At Barnstable, for Barnstable County, 1st Tues- day next after 1st Monday of April, and 1st Tuesday of September. At Nantucket, for Nantucket County, 1st Mon- days of June and October. At Edgartown, for Dukes County, lastMondays of May and September. At Worcester, for Worcester County, 1st Monday of March, 3d Monday of June, Monday next after 4tli Monday of August, and 1st Monday of Decem- ber. For criminal business, 3d Monday of January, the last Monday of May, and 4th Monday of September. POLICE COURTS. Abel I'oUcc Court of Bos/on. John Gray Rogers, James C. Merrill Cushiug, Justices. JUSTICES THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH, Thomas Power, Clerk. Wm. Knapp, Scth Tobcy, Assistant Clerks. The Police Court sits every day at 9 o'clock, A. M. and at 3, P. M., for the trialof criminal causes. The same is also a Justices' Court, for the trial of civil causes under 20 dollars, and is held every Wednesday and Saturday, at 9 o'clock, A. M. Police Court of Lawrence. William Stevens, Justice. Daniel Saunders, Jr., Geo. W. Benson, Special Justices. Police Court of Lowell. Nathan Crosby, Justice. Joel Adams, Special Justice. Police Court of Lynn. Thos. B. Newhall, Justice. James R. Newhall, Benj. F. Mudge, Special Jmtices. F. B. Newhall, Clerk. Police Court of New Bedford. Oliver Prcscott, Justice. H. H. Crapo, Special Justice. John B. Baylies, Clerk. Police Court of Pittsfield. M. R. Lanckton, Justice. Phineas L. Paige, Sjiecial Justice. Police Court of Salem. J. G. "Waters, Justice. S. P. Webb, Sjoecial Justice. Police Court of Taunton. Chester I. Reed, Justice. James P. Ellis, Special Justice. Police Court of Worcester. Wm. N. Greene, Justice. J. W. Wetherell, Elisha Fuller, Special Justices. Calvin E. Pratt, Clerk. SUFFOLK CO. Boston. Allen, Frederick H. Austin, Jas. T. Bigelow, Geo. T. Bigelow, John P. BoUcs, John A. Choate, Rufus Crocker, Henry Crowninshield, B. W. Crowninshield, F. B. Emery, Isaac Fletcher, Richard Gray, Francis C. Gray, John C. Greenleaf, Simon Hall, Jacob Hallett, Benjamin F. Hopkinson, Thos. Jackson, Charles Lawrence, Abbott Metcalf, Theron Minot, William Morey, George Mudge, Ezra Parker, Samuel D. Phillips, Jonathan Putnam, Samuel Quincy, Josiah Quincy, Josiah, Jr. Savage, James Shaw, Lemuel Sprague, Peleg Sullivan, Richard Tolman, Thomas Welles, John Wilde, Samuel S. Williams, J. M. Winthrop, R. C. BARNSTABLE CO. Barnstable. Marston, Charles Falmouth. Swift, Elijah Truro. Davis,' Solomon BERKSHIRE CO. Lee. Porter, William Loiox. Walker, AVm. P. New Marlboro'. Gibson, Noah Pittsfield. Childs, Henry H. Hubbard, Henry Newton, Edward A. Rockwell, Julius Willis, Nathan Richmond. Gates, Samuel Sandisfield. Hull, George WilUamstown. Dewey, Daniel N. BRISTOL CO. Attleboro'. May, Lemuel Easton. Lathrop, Howard. New Bedford. Arnold, James Clittord, J. H. Colby, H. G. 0. French, Rodney Grinnell, Joseph Rodman, Benjamin Pawtucket. Starkweather, J. C. Seekonk. Gardner, Johnson Swanzetj. Mason, John Taunton. Crocker, Samuel Holmes, Charles J. Morton, Marcus DUKES CO. Edgai-toicn. Leavitt, thaxter ESSEX CO. Amesbury. Colby, Joshua Andover. Aiken, John Beverly. Rantoul, Robert, Jr. Danvers. Daniels, Robert S. Gloucester. Person, William Haverhill. Duncan, J. IL Hall, Chas. B. Lynn. Alley, John B. Marblehead. Robinson, Frederick Newburyport. Gushing, Caleb Merrill, John Wildes, A. W, Salein. Chapman, John Foote, Caleb Huntington, Asahel Perkins, Jona. C. Sprague, Joseph E. FIIANKIJX CO. Bucklaiul. Porter, John Heath. Hartweli, Jonathan Hastings, Ephraim Sunderland. Hubbard, R. B. HAMPDEN CO. Sprinfifield. Ashmun, George Bliss, George Calhoun, William B. Howard, Charles Mills, John Westfeld. Bates, William G. Boise, Patrick Fowler, James HAMPSHIRE CO. Amherst. Dickinson, Edward Gridlev. Timothy J. Mack, David, Jr. Belchertown. Doolittle, Mark Lawrence, Myron 50 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. Northampton. Dewey, C. A. Joy, David MIDDLESEX CO. Cambridge. Everett, Edward Fay. S. P. P. Palfrey, John G. Willard, Sidney Charlestoum. Austin Nathaniel Thompson, A. R. Thompson, Charles Concord. Brooks, Nathan Hoar, Samuel Framimjham. Adams, Josiah Lexington. Hudson, Charles Lowell. Locke, Joseph Natick. Wilson, Henry Somerrille. Bell, Luther V. Stoiie/iam. Dike, Geo. W. WcM/icnn. Banks, Nath'l P. U^a gland. Mellen, Edward West Newton. Bradbury, E. Mann, Horace KOIIFOLK CO. Braintree. French, Benjamin V. Canton. French, Thomas Dedham. Endicott, John Keyes, E. L. Richardson, James Dorchester. Cummings, David Loud, S. P. Tileston, Edmund P. Wilder, M. P. Medway. Lovering, Warren Need ham. Whitaker, Edgar K^ Quincy. Greenleaf, Thomas Roxhwy. Copeland, Bcnj. F. Lelind, Sherman Simmons, David A. Walley, Samuel H. PLYMOUTH CO. Briclgeioater. Leach, Philo Reed, John Carvei\ Murdock, Jesse East Bridgemater. Hobart, Anron Mitchell, Nahum Marsh/ield. Webster, Daniel Scitimte. Jacobs, E. F. West Bridgetcater. Baylies, William WORCESTER CO. Neio Braintree. Mixter, Samuel Leicester. Henshaw, David Leominster. Strong, Solomon Wilder, David Princeton. Russell, Charles Soxcfhbridge. Marcy, Jedediah Worcester. Davis, John Davis, Isaac Foster, A. D. Kinnicutt, Thomas Lincoln, Levi Merrick, Pliny Washburn, Emory COMMISSIOiNERS. COMMISSIONERS OF INSOLVENCY. Fred. H. Allen, of Boston, for Suffolk County. John M. Williams, of Boston, for Suffolk County. John Glen King, of Salem, for Essex County. Daniel Saunders, Jr., of Lawrence, tor Essex Co. Bradford Russell, of Groton, for Middlesex Co. Asa F. Lawrence, of Pepperell, for Middlesex Co. Shubael B. Adams, of Lowell, for Middlesex Co. Haynes H. Chilson, of Northampton, for Hamp- shire County. Henry Chapin, of Worcester, for Worcester Co. Myron Lawrence, of Belchertown, Hampshire Co. Daniel W. Alvord. of Greenfield, for Franklin Co. Amos W. Stockwell, of Chicopee, for Hampden Co. Thomas Robinson, of Adams, for Berkshire Co. Jonathan E. Field, of Stockbridge, for Berkshire. Francis Hilliard, of Roxbury, for Norfolk County. Welcome Young, of E. Bridgewater, for Plymouth Perez Simmons, of Hanover, for Plymouth Co. Elnathan P. Hathaway, of Freeto^yn, for Bristol County. Zeno Scudder, of Barnstable, for Barnstable Co. George Cobb, of Nantucket, for Nantucket Co. Leavitt Thaxter, of Edgartown, for Dukes County. These Commissioners hold a Court of Insolvency, at the shire towns of their respective Counties, on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Salary, fees not exceeding the amount of Jji 1,-500 each. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS. [Appointed under Act of April 9, 1839.] Public Administrators are authorized to administei' on the estates of persons, aliens cmd others, dying without legal heirs in this State. J. P. Bigclovv, Boston ; Charles Marston, Geo. Marston, Barnstable; Solomon Davis, Truro; William Whitney. Stockbridge ; Thomas Bradley, Tisbury ; Nathan Brooks, Concord ; Moses Edgell, Framingham; Ira Cleaveland, Dedham ; Jos. S. Beal, Kingston ; Fiederic Robinson, Marblehead ; Nathan Millet, Salem ; Henry H. Crapo, New Bedford; Thomas Necrlham, Salem; Dan Weed, Lawrence ; Samuel G. Mitchell, Nantucket ; Wm. Jennison, Worcester ; Adam Harrington, Shrews- BOARDS OF COMMISSIONERS. Bank Comm issioiicrs. Solomon Lincoln, Hingham, Chairman ; Joseph S. Cabot, Salem ; Samuel Phillips, Newburyport. Cotnmissioner concerning Wharves in Boston Harbor. R. H. Eddy. Commissioners concerning Harbor of Boston and Flats. Simon Greenleaf, Chairman ; Joel Giles, Ezra Lincoln, Boston. Commissioners concerning Alien Passengers. I<aac Emery, of Boston ; J. B. Munroe, Boston ; David Wilder, Jr., Brookline. Superintendents of Alien Passengers. JothamB. Munroe, No. 59 Long Wharf, Boston; A. C. Orne, Marblehead ; Samuel Foye, Salem ; Jesse Mann, Fall River ; S. G. Edwards, New Bedford. Commissioners for Revising and Reforming Pro- ceedings in Coitrts of Justice. Benjamin R. Curtis, Boston'; Nathaniel J. Lord, Salem ; Reuben A. Cliapman, Springfield. Commissioner on Railroad Crossings. R. Sylvester Cheesbro, Newton. Commissioners co7werning a Reforfn School for Girls. Wm. Appleton, Boston ; Joseph H. Billings, Roxbury ; George W. Campbell, Pittsficld. Commissioners concerning the Enlargement of the State Prison. Jonathan Preston, Boston ; Edward Thorndike, Charlestown. Cotnmissioners of Pilots, Boston. Caleb Curtis, Samuel Quincy, Henry K. Loring. Co7nmissioners to Locate and Construct 2d Lunatic Hospital. Geo. N. Briggs, Pittsfield, Chairman ; James D. Thompson, N.' Bedford; John W Graves, Lowell. COMMISSIONERS. COMMISSIONERS, Resident in Mdxsaihu.seds, ap- pointed by other States, to take testimony to be used, and Ac- knowledgment of Deeds to be recorded, in said States. M.VINK. Abbott, James A. Bosloti. Adams, Charles 13. F. " Allen, James B. " Atkinson, Jacob " Austin, Ivers J. " Betton, Ninian C. " Bigelow, John P. " Bolles, John A. " Brooks, Francis A. " Buck, Edward " Buckingham, Joseph II. " Burbauk, Robert I. " Chandler, Lucius II. " Chandler, Peleg W. " Chandler, Theophilus P. " Cooke, Benjamin F. " Cooler, George W. *' Currier, Benjamin II. " Dana, Edward A. " Deraond, Charles " Dexter, Thomas A. " Dodge, John C. " Dudley, Elbridge G. " Ely, Alfred B. Fiske, Augustus H. " French, J. J. ** Fuller, H. Weld Giles, Alfred E. '< Gooch, Diiniel W. " Harlow, Thomas S. " Hale, George S. " Haves, Francis B. " Hodges, Edward F. " Jackson, Abraham, Jr. " Jewell, Harvey " Joy, Albion K. P. " Kent, George " Kettelle, Jacob Q. " Lynde, Alonzo V. " Mayo, Charles " Minns, George W. " Nichols, John P. " Nutter, Charles C. " Nutter, T. F. " Parmenter, Wm. E. " Phillips, Thomas W. •" Pond, Benjamin " Rantoul, Robert, Jr. *' Rice, George E. " Smith, Henry W. " Stevens, Oliver " Thacher, George M. " Thornton, J. Wingate " Washburn, Alexander C. " Washburn, Frederick L. " Watts, Francis O. " Walker, William L. " Wheelock. Peter S. " Willard, Paul, Jr. " Webber, John, Gloucester. Briggs, George P. Laicrcnce, Weed, Dan " Brown, Samuel A. Lowell. Caverly, Robert B. " Chilson, H. H. Northampton. Holbrook, Amory, Salem. Fields, Jona. E. 'Stockhridge. Leonard, N. T. Westfield. Hall, Elijah F. Weymouth. Goodrich, Jesse W. Worcester. Hill, J. Henry " Prentiss, Addison «' NEW HAMI'SIIIUE. Abbott, James A. Boston. Adams, Charles B. F. " Allen, James B. " Austin, Ivers J. " Barker, Lemuel M. " Barnes, Isaac O. " Betton, Ninian C. " Bigelow, John P. " Bigelow, George T. " Bolles, John A. " Bradley, Joseph D. " Buckingham, Joseph II. " Burbank, Robert I. " Butler, Benjamin " Butters, William " Chase, Cyrus " Colby, II. Currier, Benjamin II. " Dana, Edward A. " Dexter, Thomas A. " Dow, Nathan T. " Dudley, Elbridge G. ••« Duncklee, Mark F. *' Dyer, M , Jr. " Ely, Alfred B. Emerson, J. W. " Fiske, Augustus II. " Gilchrist, 'D S. " Griswold, Alraon W. " Hale, George S. " Hayes, Francis B. " Hazelton, Horace L. " Healcy John P. " Hubbard, Nathaniel D. *' Hutchins, Horace G. " Jewell, Harvey, " Joy, Albion K. P. " Kent, George, *' Kimball, John S. " Lord, Henry C. " Lynde, Alonzo V. " Jlason, David H. " Mayo, Charles " Morton, Marcus, Jr, " Nash, Stephen G. " Nutter, Charles C. " Nutter, Thomas F. " Oliver, Peter " Parker, Henry M. " Peirce, Roger N. " Pike, Charles E. " Plumer, AVilliam " Pond, Benjamin " Price, E. Sewall Rogers, iWilliam " Smith, Henry W. " Thacher, George M. " Thornton, J. Wingate " Wheelock, Peter S. " Clark, Joseph F. Andover. Kittredge, Alfred, Haverhill. Jones, J. P. Georgetown. Boardman, Benjamin, Lawrence. Briggs, George P. " Clark, David T. Weed, Dan " Dinsmoor, James, Lowell. Beard, I. W. Brown, Alpheus R. " Liidd, Jona. " Richardson, Wm. A. " Martin, Nathan C. Milton. Walker, George, Sprinafield. Leonard, N. T. Westfield. Hall, Elijah F. Weymotdh. Hill, J. ilenry, Worcester. Mornl, David' L. Winchcndon. VKllMONT. Adams, Charles B. F. Boston. Allen, James B. " Austin, Ivers J. " Barrett, James " Helton, Ninian C. " liigelow, John P. '< Holies, John A. " Buckingham, Joseph H. " Currier, Benjamin 11. " Ely, Alfred 15. " Griggs, George " (Jriswold, Almon W. " Hale, George S. '< Hayes, Francis B. " Hodges, Edward F. " Isham, Thaddeus D. " Jewell, Harvey " Keith, James M. " Kent, George " Mason, Lyman " Pond, Benjamin " llanney, Ambrose A. " Richardson, Nathaniel " Smith, Henry W. " Smith, William H. L. " Thornton, J. Wingate " Wheelock, Peter S. «' Wakefield, Thomas L. " Wellington, Hiram " Webb, Seth, Jr. " Briggs, G. L. Lawrence. Ladd, Jonathan, Loicell. Webster. Wm. P. " Crafts, William A. Roxbiiry. Holbrook, Amorj', Salem. Fields, Jona. E. Stockbridge. Seamans, Otis A. Spriw/field. Hall, Elijah F. Weymotdh. Tyler, B. O. Winchendon. Hill, J. Henry, Worcester. RHODE ISLAND. Adams, Charles B. F. Boston, Ames, Isaac " Austin, Ivers J. " Buck, Edward " Buckingham, Joseph H. " Currier, Benjamin H, " Dexter, William S. " Grisgs, George " Hil'liard, William « Jackson, Abraham, Jr. " Keith, James M. " Mavo, Charles " Smith, Ilenry W. " Washburn, Alex. C. " Webb, Seth. Jr. " Wheelock, Peter S. " Train, Charles R. Framingham. Briggs, G. P. Lawrence. Martin, Nathan C. Milton. Gaston, W. Ro.rbury. Hill, J. Ilenry, Worcester. CONNECTICUT. Adams, Charles B. F. Boston. Allen, James B. " Austin, Ivers J. " Bolles, John A. " Browne. George M. " Buck, Edward " Buckingham, Joseph H. '' Bulfinch, George S. " Burbank, Robert I. " Cady, Ebenczer E. " Currier, Benjamin H. " Demond, Charles " Dexter, Thomas A. " Ely, Alfred B. J 52 MASSACHUSETTS STATE EECORD. Hale, GeorseS. Boston. Holmes, John S. '" Mayo, Charles " Minns, Georee W. " Nutter, Charles C. " Plimpton, Silas F. " Putnam, John P. " Smith, Henry AV. " Thornton, J. Wingate " Bryant, Walter A. Barre. Briggs, G. P. Lawrence. Gaston, William, Eo.vhuri/. Seamans, Otis A. Spn'nnfJeld. Palmer, Billings, Sh'-fl'tcid. Leonard, N. T. Wcstjietd. Hill, J. Henry, Worcester. NEW YOF.TC. Buckingham, Jos. H. Boston. Colby, Robert Currier, Benjamin H. " Hillard, George S. Watts, Francis 0. " Mitchell, AValter, Bradford. Soule, Augustus L. Vhicopee. Hill, Henry J. Great Barrington. Kimball, Alfred, Ipswich. Brainard, Almon, Greenfield. Tucker, George J. Lotox. Caverly, Robert B. Loivell. Richardson, W. A. " Bunker, James M. Nantucket. Jennison, Samuel, Jr. Netoton. Hinckley, Sam'lL. Northampton. Cobb, Ezekiel R. Pittsjield. Phillips, Stephen H. Suhm. Palmer, Billings, SheJ/ield. Bond, Ephraim W. i-prinajield. Walker, George Pearson, Eliphalet, WaltJiam. Leonard, Norman T. Westjield. Dewey, Daniel N. Williainstown. NEW JERSEY. Bolles, John A. Boston. Currier, Benjamin H. " Ely, Alfred B. Phillips, George W. " Leonard, Norman T. Westjield. PENNSYLVANIA. Austin, Ivers J. Bostoji. Bolles, John A. " Buck, Edward " Buckingham, Joseph H. " Burbank, Robert I. " Chandler. Theophilus P. Colby, Robert " Currier, Benjamin H. " Dexter, Thomas A. " Ely, Alfred B. Griswold, Almon W. " Hodges, Edward F. " Hubbard, Nathaniel D. " Minns, George W. " Morton, Marcus, Jr. " Nutter, Charles C. " Prince, Frederic O. " Smith, H. W. Story, Isaac, Jr. " Story, William W. " Thornton, J. Wingate " Newell, Charles S. Laun'e^ice. Whitman, Chas. K. Nantucket. Gaston, William, Roxbit/ry. Hinckley, S. L. Northampton. Chilson, H H. Leonard, N. T. Westfield. Goodrich, Jesse W. Worcester. Hill, J. Henry DELAAVAKE. Currier, Benjamin H. Boston. Leonard, Norman T. Westjield. Hill, J. Henry, Worcester. MARYLAND. Boston. Austin, Ivers J. Ball, Joshua D. " Buckinuham, Joseph H. " Currier, Benjamin H. " Ely, Alfred B. " Griggs, George, " Fiske, Augustus H. " Guild, Samuel E. " Jackson, Abraham, Jr. " Smith, Henry W. " Washl)urn, Frederick L. " Newell, Charles S. Lawrence. Leonard, Norman T. Westfield. Hill, J. Henry, Worcester. VIRGINIA. Adams. Charles B. F. Boston. Austin, Ivers J. " Bolles, John A. " Buckingham, Joseph H. " Currier, Benjamin H. " Hale, George S. " Jackson, Abraham, Jr. " Oliver, Peter " Thornton, J. Wingate " Tilton, Warren " Aldrich, P. Emery, Barre. Leon rd, Norman T. Westjield. Hill, J. Henry, Worcester. NORTH CAROLINA. Adams, Charles B. F. Boston. Austin, Ivers J. " Bu'Aingham, Joseph H. " Currier, Benjamin H. " Thornton, J. Wingate " SOUTH CAROLINA. Currier, Benjamin H. Boston. Adams, Charles B. F. " Dexter, Thomas A. " Egan, James " Ely, Alfred B. " Griggs, George, " Hilliard, William Minns, George W. " Hinckley, S. L. Northampto7i. Leonard, Norman T. Westjield. Hill, J. Henry, Worcester. GEORGIA. Adams, Charles B. F. Boston. Allen, James B. " Buck, Edward " Currier, Benjamin H. " Dexter, Thomas A. " ALABAMA. Austin, Ivers J. Boston. Buck, Edward " Buckingham, Joseph H. " Currier, Benjamin H. " French, J. J. " Healey, John P. " Jackson, Abraham, Jr. " Smith, Henry W. '| Fields, Jonathan E. Stockhrideje. Leonard, Norman T. Westjield. Hill, J. Henry, Worcester. MISSISSIPPI. Adams, Charles B. F. Boston. Austin, Ivers J. " Currier, Benjamin IT. " Jackson, Abraham, Jr. " Thacher, Georsre M. Boston. Thornton. J. Winirate " Hinckley, S. L. Northampton. Leonard, Norman T. Westjield. LOUISIANA. Adams, Charles B. F. Boston. Bt'tton, George E. " Buck, Edward " Buckingham, Joseph H. " Currier, Benjamin H. " Dehon, William " Ely, Alfred B. Hall, Junius " Hilliard, William " Minns, George W. " Minot, George " Morse, Nathan " Nutter, Charles C. " Prince, Frederic O. " Rice, George E. " Sanger, George P. '' Smith, William H. L. " Thornton, J. Wingate " Webb, Seth,Jr. " Leonard, Norman T. Westjield. Hill, J. Henry, Worcester. ARKANSAS. Smith, Henry W. Boston. TENNESSEE. Austin, Ivers J. Boston. Bigeluw, George T. " Buckingham, Joseph H. " Currier, Benjamin H. " Otis, Edmund B. " Smith, Henry W. " Leonard, Norman T. Westjield. Hill, J. Henry, Worcester. KENTUCKY. Boston. Austin, Ivers J. Buck, Edward " Buckingham, Joseph H. " Currier, Benjamin H. " Dickinson, F. W. " Ely, Alfred B. Harlow, Thomas S. " Pond, Benjamin «' Thornton, J. Wingate " Hill, J. Henry, Worcester. OHIO. Adams, Charles B. F. Boston. Austin, Ivers J. " Bolles, John A. " Buck, Edward " Buckingham, Joseph H. " Burbank, Robert I. " Cadv, Ebenezer E. " Choate, Frederic W. " Currier, Benjamin H. " Egan, James " Ely, Alfred B. Gray, Horace, Jr. " Havward, Charles " Hodges, Edward F. Isham, T. D. " Lynde, Alonzo V. " Mason, David II. " Minns, George W. " Otis. Edward B. Parker, Francis E. " Parker, Henry M. " Pond, Benjamin, " Ranney, A. Ambrose " Rice, George K. " Smith, Henry W. " 'I'liornton, J Wingate " Webb, Seth, Jr. " COMMISSION ICIIS. Whcolofk, PetorS. Boston. BiiSSTs, (r. 1'. Law r cure. Piiliiier, Hillings, S!icffict<I. Walker, Go 'ij^f, S/jn'iii/Jifld. Field-i. Jonathan K. Siorkbridijc. Hill, J. Henry, \\'orca>t.cr. INDIANA. Austin, Ivers J. Boston. Rnlles, John A. Piuck, El ward " 13ii.kin,i;hani, Joseph 11. " ('iiriiiT, Bcnjaniiii li. " Kly, Alfred B. Kent., (j("ora;e " M(ir>p, Nathan " Siiiilli, Henry \V. " TliachfT, Georpce M. " Thornton, J. W. " Webb, Scth,Jr. Leonard, X. T, Westjield. Hill, J. Henry, Worcester. ILLINOIS. Auslin, Ivers J. Boston. Buukiiigh ini, Joseph H. " Currier, benjamin H. " Ely. Alfred L5. " Hubbard, Nathaniel D. " Jacksun, A., Jr. " Mayo, Charles " RriijKs, Georjre P. Lawrence. Palmer, Billings, Sliefficld. l.conaid, Norman T. Westjield. Hill, J ^ Henry, Worcester. MISSOUllI. Austin, Ivers J. Boston. Bi2;elow, Horatio Buckingham. Joseph H. Carrier, Benjamin H. Jackson, A., Jr. Woodman, Horatio Brigi^.s, George P. Laicrence. Leonard, Norman T. Westjield. Hill, J. Henry, Worcester. MICHIGAN. Austin, Ivers J. Boston. Buck, Edward " Buckinsjham, Joseph H. " Cady. El)en(zer E. " Currier, Ueiijamin II. " Colby, Robert " Dickinson, Frederic W". " Ely, Alfred B. Hubbard, Nathaniel D. " Kent, Gcorsje " Kettelle, Jacob Q. " Kintrsburv, George H. " Morton, M., Jr. " Palmer, Billings, Sheffield. Field>, Jonathan E Stnckhridqe. Leonard, Norman T. Westjield. Hill, J. Henry, Worcester. FLORIDA. Anstin, Ivers J. Boston. .'Mien, James B. " Buckingham, Joseph H. " Currier, Benjamin li. " Dexter, Thomas A. " Parker, Francis E. " Smith, Henry W. " Leonard, Norman T. Westjield. WISCONSIN. -Austin, Ivers J. Boston. Brooks, Fianeis A. " Burbank, Robert I. " Buckingham, Joseph H. Boston. Cady, Ebeiiczer K. " C'odman, Robei t " Currier, Bfujamin II. " Danforth, Jotiii C. " Hubbard, Nalliauiel D. " Mayo, Coarles " Parker, Francis E. " Plimpton, Siliis F. " Pond, Benjamin " W .shburn, Al xander C. " Webb, Seth, Jr. " Woodman, Horatio " Ladd, Joruithan, Lowell. Wilcox, Marshall, Otis. Fields, Jonathan E. Stockbrid(/e. Leon.ird, Norman T. Westjield. Hill, J. Ilenry, Worcester. IOWA. Austin, Ivers J. Boston. Buckingham, Joseph II. " Currier, Benjamin H " Dickinson, Frederic W. " Mayo, Chailes " Pond, Benjamin " Tilton, Warren " Webb, .Seth, Jr. " Leonard, Norman T. Westjield. TEXAS. Aspinwall, Wm. Boston. Briiiley, Francis, " Buckingham, Joseph II. " Cooke, Benjamin F. '.' Currier, Benjamin H. '' Hale, George S. " Wyiuan, Oliver C. *' CALIFORNIA. Adams, Charles B. F. Boston. Austin, Ivers J. " Burbank, Robert I. " Currier, Benjamin H. " Dana, Richard IL, Jr. " Thacher, George M. " COMMISSIONERS, Resident in other States, who have been appointed by the Govern- ment of Massachusetts, to take testimony and depositions to be read in the Courts of Mas- sachusetts— also to administer Oaths, and to take the Ac knowledgmcnt of Deeds, Pow- ers of Attorney, and all instru- ments under seal to be record- ed in said Commonwealth. MAINE. Aur/usta, James L. Child, New- ton Edwards, A-aph R. Nichols, Wm. Woart, Jr. Bangor, Jonas Cutting, Sam'l P. Diiisniore, Chas. Oilman, Jas. E. Godfrev, Geo. B. Moody ,'John A. Poor. " Bath, John II. Kimball, Jacob S. Sewall, F K.Sewall. Brunswick, Moses Titcomb. ('ala/s, Bion Bradbury. Castine, Charles J. Abbot. Eastport. Daniel T. Granger, .Aaron H ivdeii, Jr. Gardiner, David Nutting. Houlton, James Godfrey. Machias, Charles A. Porter. Munroe. George Thatcher. Newcastle, John C. Dodge. yoble'ioro', John U. Coflin. Norridjewock, James Adarns. North Berwick, Horatio O. Ileirick. Oioiio, Nathaniel Wilson. Portland, Samuel J. Anderson, Amos Nichols, Edward II. Da- vies, Daniel W. Fessenden, Wm. Willis, O'Donnell. Saro, Joseph W. Leland. iS Berwick, John Hubbard. 'J'htt/nHslon. David O'Brien. Rdck'and, John C. Cochran. ]\'ul<iohoro' , Isaac G. Read. Winthrop, Samuel P. Benson. Wiscasset, Ilenry Ingalls. NEW HA5IPSHIRE. Auburn, David Currier. Barnstead, Jeremiah Elkins. Concord, Wm. H. Barllett, Ephm. Eaton, John II. George- Dcrry, Wm. Anderson. Ducer, Chas. W. Woodman. Exeter, Horace C. Bacon. Keenc, Levi Chamberlain. Manchester, Herman Foster, G. A. French. Neio Ipswich, John Preston. Ports/nonth, Hampden Cutts. Wm. H. J. Ilackett, J. L. Hayes, Wm. B. Parker, Samuel Storer. Tamworth, Obed Hall. YERMONT. Brattleboro', James Elliot. Burlinc/ton, Edw. R. Stans- bury. Chelsea, Levi B. Vilas. Lndlow, Daniel A. Heald. St. Albans, Geo. F. Houghton. Woodstock, James Barrett. RHODE ISLAND. Newport, Christoph. E. Robins. Procidence, Wingate Hayes, Joseph Pitman, Henry Martin, Wm. H. Smith, Nathan Porter. CONNECTICUT. Hartford, James Grant Belles, Richard G. Drake, W. Pardee Dwiaht, Erastus Smith. Middletown, Jonathan Barnes. New Haven, Jas. M. Wood- ward. New London, John Danforth. Norwalk, Geo. R. Cowles. Norwich, Eben. Learned, John T. Wait. Waterbnr}j,YxeA. J Kingsbury. Hartford, Henry Perkins. Norwich, Levi H. Goddard. Briuyeport, Wm. H. Noble. NEW YORK. Citii of N. York, William B. .\cklev, Thomas Allen, Jos. N. Rallister, William C. Betts, John iJisscll, William Bliss, Joseph Bridgham. Chailes I. Bushnell. l-ldw. De Laucey, Zebedee Cook. Jr., Henry (t De Forest, Samuel F. Dunlap, Wm. P^merson, Wm. M Evurts, Amos H.~ Earns worth, Stephen J. Fields, Gordon L. Ford, George Gibbs, Wm. Gracie, .\ndrewH. Green, John Livings- ton, Francis A. March, Moses B. Maclay, Wm. H. Maxwell, 54 MASSACHUSETTS STATE RECORD. John W. Mitchell, Joseph W. Moulton, Samuel Osgood, Guy R. Pelton,Wm. C. Russell, John O. Sargent, John Stark, Henry D. Sedgwick, Gaspard Tochman, Andrew Warner, David E. Wheeler, Thomas White. Albany, Otis Allen, Lucian Birdseye, Joseph S. Colt, John S. Perry. Atiburn, Christopher Morgan. Angelica, Alleghany Co., Thos. C. Rogers. Brookbjn, Wm. G. Hammond. Amasa U. Lyon, Charles H. Thompson. Buffalo, Jas.S. Gibbs, Chas. R. Gold, Nelson K. Hopkins, Wm. W. Mann, Isaiah T. Williams. Canandaigica, Orson Benjamin. Cayuga Co., Tiberias J. Bry- ant. ElUcottville, Anson Gibbs. Fredonia, Chas. F. Matteson. Hillsdale, Columbian Co., Rus- sell G. Dorr. Hxidson, John W. Fairfield. Little Falls, Wm. C. Churchill, Powers L. Green. Madison, John M. Rockwell. Neio Lebanon, Geo. G. Bull. Remsen, Francis W. Bucking- ham. Ogdensburg , Jas. G. Hopkins. Rochester , Henry A. Brewster, Geo. F. Danforth. Rome, Oneida County, Wm. S. Parkhurst. Schenectady, Jas. M. Bouck. Syracuse, i. Lawrence Bogg. Troy, John B. Gale, fieorge Gould, Job S. Olin, Jos. White. P. T. Woodbury. Utica, Sam'l Churchill, Dexter Gilmore. Warsaw, E. W. Andrews. West Troy, John Hastings. NEW JERSEY. Jersey City, Geo. W. Cassidy. Netvark, William Capser. Paterson, Simeon Hart. PENNSYLVANIA. Philadelphia, David B. Binney, John Binns, John Brodhead, Jos. A. Clay, John Devereux, Benj. Gerhard, Henry T. Grout, Henry B. Hirst, James W. Paul, J. T. S. Sullivan, A. De Kalb Tarr, John Tyler, Jr. MARYLAND. Baltimore, Wm. M. Addison, Daniel H. Dustin, John M. Ed- gar,Wm. F. Frick, Chas. Gilman, James B. Lattimer, H. Allen Taylor, Joseph B. Varnum, John Wade, Jr., Joseph B. AVilliams. VIRGINIA. Charlestown, Wm. Lisle Baker. Norfolk, Harrison Robinson. Richmond, A. Judson Crane. Alexandria, Wm, C. Yeaton. NORTH CAROLINA. Fayetteville, Gurdon Deming. Wilmington, Geo. Davis, Jere- miah Lippitt. SOUTH CAROLINA. Charlestown, Henry H. Baker, Geo. W. Eggleston, E. R. New- hall, C. B. Northrop, Lewis F. Robinson, Joseph Whaley. GEORGIA. Augusta, Jas. Gardner Gould. Macon, Charles A. Higgins, David Reid. Savannah, 'Wm.. Crabtree, Alex. R. Lawton, M. H. McAllister, Robert Raiford, George Schley. ALABAMA. Mobile, Henry Chamberlain, Thos. A. Hamilton, Theodore L. Moody. Montgotnery, Jefferson F. Jack- son. Tuscaloosa, William Garrett. MISSISSIPPI. -, Giles M. Hillyer. Holly Springs, George West. Natchez, R. N. Wood. LOUISIANA. N. Orleans, Albert C. Ains- worth, Lucius C. Duncan, Edw. H. Durell, John McLean Hal- sey, Wm. Monaghan, Thomas Nelson Paine, Daniel C. Pool, William Shannon, Wm. W, W. Wood. TENNESSEE. Memphis, Hume F. Hill, J. B. Thornton. KENTUCKY. Louisville, Simeon S. Goodwin, Jos. B. Kirkhead, T. P. Shaffner, Hamilton Smith, Ballard Smith. Lexington, Benj. F. Graves, Chas. H. Moar. Cincinnati, Joshua H. Bates, James Birney, Samuel S. Car- penter, Edward P. Cranch, Jos. B. Fenton, Shattuck Hartwell, Frederic D. Lincoln, Alex. H. McGufTey, Henry W. Smith. Cleaveland, James A. Briggs, E. B. Fisher. Dayton, Wm. M. Kirk. Elyria, Sylvester Bagg. Painesville, Geo. E. H. Day. INDIANA. Fort Waytie, Ellis Worthing- ton. Lidianapolis, Wm. T. Otto. Nctv ^l(f5a«2/. Rand all Crawford. Wayne County, Oliver Rich- mond Buller. Vincennes, Abner T. Ellis. Alton, Wm. F. De Wolf, Wm. S. Lincoln. Charlestown, Charles Kettelle. Chicago, Cyrus T. Bentley, Henry A. Clark, John Stark. Galena, E. B. Washburn. Peoria, Geo. T. Metcalf. Q««Mcy, Charles Gilman, David L. Hough, John Tillson, Jr. Rochford, Wm. Hulin. Tremont, Benj. F. James. MISSOURI. 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