CHAP. CV. Resolve on the Statement of the Treasurer. On the statement of the Treasurer of this Commonwealth, in relation to taxes appearing by his books to be due from sundry plantations and other places: Resolved, For reasons set forth in said statement, that the sum of twenty seven dollars and four cents be remitted to township number thirteen, west of Machias, granted to John Peck, Washington County, for taxes for the years one thousand eight hundred and twelve to one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, inclusively; it appearing that said township is the town of Columbia, and that Columbia has been taxed since one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and the taxes on the same have been paid. Also, that seventy eight dollars and thirty cents be remitted to township number eleven and twelve, adjoining Harrison and Stuben, in the same county, for taxes for the years one thousand eight hundred and twelve to one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, inclusively; it appearing that said townships are included in the Town of Cherryfield and Bingham's Purchase, and that those places have been taxed, and the taxes have been paid for the years one thousand eight hundred and twelve to one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, inclusively. Also, that twenty seven dollars and twenty cents be remitted to township number three, between Kennebeck and Androscoggin River, granted to Jacob Abbot, taxed in Oxford County, for the years one thousand eight hundred and twelve to one thousand eight hundred and fifteen, inclusively; the Sheriff of said County not being able to find any such land in the County of Oxford, and it being supposed, that said township is the Town of Phillips, in Somerset County. Also, that seventeen dollars and thirty three cents be remitted to Patricktown Plantation, in Lincoln County, for taxes in one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; it appearing by several resolves of the General Court, passed February twenty fifth, one thousand eight hundred and fourteen, February sixteenth, one thousand eight hundred and fifteen, and February thirteenth, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, that it was not the intention of the Legislature to tax it. Also, that sixteen dollars for taxes for the years one thousand eight hundred and eighteen and one thousand eight hundred and nineteen, be remitted to a place, called gore of land, north of Florida, Berkshire County; it appearing by a resolve of the General Court, passed February thirteenth, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, that it was not the intention of the government to impose a tax on that tract. Also, that thirty six dollars for taxes, from one thousand eight hundred and sixteen to one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, inclusively, be remitted to Sebasticook Plantation, Somerset County; inasmuch as the said taxes, so imposed, should have been apportioned between that plantation and Snakeroot Plantation, as has been subsequently done in the tax act of one thousand eight hundred and nineteen. Also, it is further resolved, that Honorable Daniel Sargent, Treasurer, as aforesaid, be and he hereby is empowered and directed to place to the credit of the aforesaid tax debtors, the several sums remitted to them respectively, in order that his books be closed, in conformity to the tenor of this resolve. CHAP. CVI. Governor's Message. February 12th, 1820, Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, A communication from the American Asylum, at Hartford, dated the eighth instant, will be herewith laid before you, by the Secretary. It presents a difficulty which was not anticipated by the Legislature, when the resolve of June nineteenth, one thousand eight hundred and nineteen, respecting the deaf and dumb, was passed. Although the continuance of the younger Tripp, from the account given of him by the officers of the asylum, would be unavailing to his improvement, the Executive is vested with no authority to facilitate his return to his friends by pecuniary means. It is therefore submitted to your consideration, whether any provision shall be made for defraying the expense of the said Tripp's removal, and for similar contingencies in future. Council Chamber, February 12, 1820. JOHN BROOKS. CHAP. CVII. Resolve on the petition of Sally Waugh. Resolved, For reasons set forth in said petition, that there be allowed and paid out of the treasury of this Commonwealth, to Sally Waugh, widow, and Administratrix of the estate of the late Colonel James Waugh, Junior, of Starks, in the County of Somerset, twenty five dollars and seven cents, it being in full for the services rendered by her late husband, as President of a Court Martial, held at Augusta, in the County of Kennebec, in March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifteen; which said sum was duly returned as the amount of travel and attendance of the said Colonel James Waugh, Junior, at the Court Martial aforesaid: And His Excellency the Governor be, and he hereby is requested to draw his warrant on the Treasurer for the same. CHAP. CVIII. Resolve on account of Asa Goodell, Trustee of Grafton Indians, and appointing Jonathan Leland, Trustee in his stead. February 15th, 1820. Whereas Asa Goodell, of Millbury, in the County_of Worcester, the Trustee of the Hassanamisco or Grafton Indians, has presented his account for allowance, which has been examined, and believed to be correct; and there remains in his hands, the sum of fourteen hundred and fourteen dollars, including a note for twenty pounds, supposed to be of little value, signed by Stephen Maynard. Resolved, That the said account be, and it is hereby allowed. And be it further resolved, That Asa Goodell, the present Trustee, according to his written request, be, and he is hereby discharged from any further service in his said trust; and that Jonathan Leland, Esquire, of Sutton, in said County of Worcester, be, and he is hereby appointed Trustee of said Hassanamisco Indians: and the said Leland is hereby empowered to receive of the said Goodell, the said sum of fourteen hundred and fourteen dollars, including the said Stephen Maynard's note of twenty pounds; and the said Goodell is hereby ordered and directed to pay over the same accordingly. CHAP. CIX. Governor's Message. February 15th, 1820. Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, The Secretary will lay before you, the petition of Allen Durfee, of the State of Rhode Island, praying for a reward, for apprehending Thomas Daniels, one of the supposed murderers of the late Jacob Gould, of Stoneham. With the view of explaining the reasons which have occasioned a reference of the petition to your consideration, I shall, at the same time, cause to be laid before you, a copy of the advice of the Council, on that subject, and of the proclamation referred to in the petition, together with sundry affidavits adduced by the petitioner, to substantiate the facts on which his claim to remuneration is founded. Council Chamber, February 15, 1820. JOHN BROOKS. CHAP. CX. Resolve authorizing the Sale of the Commonwealth's Interest in Township Number Three. February 16th, 1820. Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Land Office be, and they are hereby authorized to sell and convey all the Commonwealth's right, title, and interest to the residue of two elevenths of the third and fourth quarters of township number three, on the east side of Penobscot River, at such price, and upon such terms as they shall judge for the interest of the Commonwealth; said residue having reverted to the Commonwealth, by an adjustment with Joseph Butterfield, made pursuant to a resolve of December the thirteenth, one thousand eight hundred and sixteen. CHAP. CXI. Resolve on the petition of Mary Pratt. February 16th, 1820. On the petition of Mary Pratt, of Bowdoin, in the County of Lincoln, setting forth, that William Patten, Junior, late of Topsham, in said county, deceased, intestate, was her natural son, and that the said William, having left no legal heir, his estate, amounting to the sum of ninety eight dollars and twelve cents, after paying all the just debts and legal claims, now remains in the hands of Daniel Allen, of said Bowdoin, Administrator on the estate of said deceased; which sum will escheat to this Commonwealth, and praying that the same may be paid to her for her own use and benefit: Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioner be granted, and that she be, and she is hereby authorized and empowered to receive and recover of the said Administrator, to her own use and benefit, the said sum of ninety eight dollars and twelve cents, in like manner as if she were the sole and legal heir of said William Patten, deceased: Provided, nevertheless, that the said Mary Pratt shall, before receiving the same, give to the said Administrator a bond, with a good and sufficient surety, that she will refund to said Administrator, |