The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-06-19
aeassarbusetts Legislature.
MSE.NlTE.
Liniied CONGRATULATIONS.

subject. reported a bill authorizing The estab-
lishment of limited copartnerships-by admit
ting therein special partners, who are to be
liable only for the amount they subscribe to
!. the concern, &c.
On the motion to give the bin a second
reading, Mr.. Dwight, after few. words in OPP
position to the bill as an innovation on The
iNng established and well approved principles
az Copartnerships, and remarking, that if the
I'LL passed, it ought to be entitled Is IA .4et
for The relief Of sstilnfay soas - suggested,
that the further consideration Of the bill be
postponed. Mr.. Adams shortly advocated the
policy and the provisions Of the Bill but as
the subject was important, he moved, that a
tame be assigned for The second reading. and
that the bill be printed. Adopted, and
Wednesday, IL o'clock, was assigned.
TUESDAY, JUNR ia resolve passed on.
the subject Of the State-Prison Yard and Wall.
OF BY it, SHIFT are appropriated TO ex-
tend the yard, and rebuild parts Of the wall
IN decaying state.
Representatives. 10 Congress
The bill to divide The Commonwealth into
Districts for the c..9ice Of Representatives to
Congress, was read second time, and passed
to be ensrossed.
Settlement ,ritR Malae.
Resolves passed authorizing the Governor
to pay TO the STATE of Maine, 6 1900. the
balance ascertained by the Commissioners Of
The two States, to be due to Maine. Also,
directing the Treasurer, and the Agents OF
the Land Offices, to deliver to said State GER
tain securities, deeds, &C. aud the Adiutant-
General to deliver to the Agent of Maine It's
proportion Of the ordnance, arms, and muir
lions Of war, agreeably TO the settlement of
said Commissioners.
Message.
The Secretary Of the State delivered a
message from His Excellency the Govemour.
recommending the sale Of part of the ord
nance and stores belonging 10 the Common
wealth. not needed for publick use, and being
in state Of decay. Referred to the Hon.
Messrs. Hegt and Cranston, Messrs. Rutter,
of Els. Wade, of w. and Valentine, OF Ii.
to,rePsFt thereon.
Hooden Basidsngs.
The bill from the Hon. House to authorize
the erection of certain wooden buildings in
Boston, was'Fead twice, and an amendment
Yves adopted in the 9Th line of the Cd sect. to
strike out the words . within six feet of any
other wooden buildings, 2cn and TO insert,
's'within six feet of the boundary line of the
ewner or owners of land on which it NAV be
built, unless such land is. ON the highway,
On the question to pass the bill to be en-
crossed, It was opposed by the Hon. Messrs.
Adams and Dwight, and advocated by the
hlon- Messrs. Perkins, Shaw, and Russell. and
Passce-torH, 2l-against it, Z.
hessfs. LcnSley and Rotch, with such as
TIE lion. House may join, were appointed a
committee to consider what provision is nee
essary Tor the education of the Deaf and Dumb
cniicren N this State, with leave, &c.
WEDNESDAY JI5NF 10
Ire tenoctng sn9ieeLS acre referred 10 the
HeTt session, viz :-ihe bill to regulate SHIFTS
against leases and tenants---and the peti-
lions Of Jonathan Davis and others-aud of
the Court Of Sessions of Worcester.
Limited Coparfnerships-
The bill to provide for limited Copartner-
ships, occasioned short debate.
MIR. Motif, after remarking that the SUBJ
ject was important, as it went to a very es
sential change of a long established system.
ard would require more time for its exan,ina-
ton than could be given to it the present ses-
sion, moved that the bill be referred TO the
next session.
Air. Perkins hoped the bill would not be re-
ferrod.s 4 he subject, he remarked, though
NV in Massachusetts,, had been acted ,ipou
~ Europe Tor 10 years; and had recently
been the subject of laws enacted in the States
81 New York and Connecticut Its proyis-
Dns. ne sad, We're plain. Many persons Of
wealth, who do not wish TO involve themselves
IN Inc present uncertainty Of copartnerships,
we've nevertheless willing to assist enterpriz-
ing ana acttve young men. with part Of their
capitals, and make the unthrifty sons, alluded
to by the Hon. gentleman from Hamnden
useful members of society, could tl,ev he ~,
surcd Of the actual extent of their resnons;h;l-
ity :; and would thereby bring into active
business a capital, which would otherwise Law
dormant, or be sent out Of the State. He did
not, he said, however, wish to hurry aecs-
ion on the subject.
Mr.. Tufts also opposed the reference =,
some length. lie explained the urincinIes
OF Inc slll, aud pointed out some Of the adj
yantages which would result from its be;no
passed INTO law, on the existing system.
Jne OF winch was, that the extent and STA
bnity Of copartnershps would then be on
record. At present, he said, no one who en-
teIeo INTO copartnership could calculate
what his losses might be. He was opposed 70
delay, though he did not wish to press de-
custom before gentlemen had co,aiderod H.
subject. Ai'''
Messrs. Adams and Cranston. added few
words in favour Of the BILL Mr.. MoiFt made
a short reply, and the question to refer the
ehi passed III me Affirmative.
Wooden Dwedines.
THURSDAY, JUNE 13.-The amended bin
on TINS subject, came up from the House. non.
concurred m The Senate voted to adhere TO
lher amendment. A motion was then sus
tanned 70 appoint committee TO confer with
committee Of The House on the subject of
difference between the two House. ana
Messrs. Dwight, Tilden, and Rotch. were a..
pointed. 1.-THE House anrnntoa ~. u