The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-06-28

dali OF ouHoiHs lrask, Nussells DHtlhss Va
Suffolk, Sears, White, Austin, Ellis, Crawford, +
Shears, Prince, and Sibley--i4.
So tie bill passed TO be as ensrossed amend
ed.
In the HolGsc.-The bill to confirm an act
of the State of Vermont for the improvement
of the navigation of the valley of the Connec-
ticut, was taken up.-Mr. Bliss of Sp. offered
an amendment thereto; when, on motion OF
Mr.. Rice, of West-Spring6eld, and Mr.
Forbes, of Northampton, the bill, the amend
nlents offered by Mr.. Bliss, the amendments
TO the act made by the Legislature OF Connec-
ticut, together with the bill Of limitation there
to, as reported at the last session OF the Cen
eral Court were referred TO the next session, |
and ordered to be printed.
Commissioners appointed to accompany the
Commissioners of the United States, in survey
ing the route of the proposed Canal from
Boston Harbour to Naragansett Bay:-Hon.
Solomon Pratt, of the Senate, MIR. Minot
Thayer, of Braiutree, and Mr.. Hobart Of Han
son.
MASSACHUSETTS CLAIM.--The report
of the Committee on this subject was taken
up, and agreed TO. It urges the prosecution
of the Claim, authorizes the appointment of
an agent, and appropriates $1,000 to pay ex-
penses.
Bills, &c. referred 10 the merit SeSSion.-In
relation to Lotteries, &C ito notices in Pau
per Cases Ito Education, and the Seminary
of Practical Arts and Sciences to the con-
| solidation of Academies the subjects of the
law in relation 10 Schools, passed at the last
| session and TO the revision of the Election
motion Of Mr. Rantoul,
Ordered, That the Committee appointed
| to examine into and ascertain the state of the
several Gaols in this Commonwealth, and of
the House OF Correction in Worcester, be in
structed to inquire into the expediency of
limiting by law the expense of supporting and
employing persons committed 10 said House OF
Correction, sentenced by the Supreme Judi
cIal Court, when sitting in any other county
than Worcester, including the use Of said
house for such convicts-and also to consider
the expediency of providing by law for the
support and employment ofpersons committed
to any House of Correction by any lawful
! authority to report at the next session
of this General Court.
| TUESDAY, JUNE 90.
In Senate. Numerous bills from the House
passed to be engrossed, and Subsequently to be
enacted, in concurrence.
AFTERNOON.
Bills &c. referred 10 The nert session.--.Tbe
Quinabaus Canal bill; the subject of talk
ing Census Of the State.
The Senate concurred in the acceptance of
the report on the subject Of the Massachusetts
Claim.
A committee was appointed to wait on the
Governor, and TO request his Exccllcncy, with
advice OF the Council, to prorogue them to
the first Wednesday of January ensuing.
The Committee having reported that his
EvCe1iencu uyou1J
the two Houses, by message, about 6 o'clock,
the Secretary Of the State came in and an
nounced, that His Excellency had approved
OF thirty-eight acts, passed at the present ses-
sion, (the titles Of which he read, and further.
that it was his Excellency's pleasure. with
the advice and consent of the Council. anil AT
the request of the two Houses, TO prorooue
them TO the above time.
In The House.-BiHs and Petitions referred
10 the nert SessiOn.-To establish Classical
Seminary in Lancaster ito incorporate the
Sherburne Classical School ;-.Pctnions Of
Aaron Tufts and others.
| The select Committee on the subject of the
Railway, &c. had leave to sit durin, the
recess.
LIABILITIES OF STOCKHOLDERS.
Mr.. Phillips, of S. From the Committee on
the subject, reported that they concurred
LIZ a
bility of Stockholders in manufacturing Coz
porations, as expressed in his Excellencv,s
Speech, and asked leave TO report further nm
on it at the next session. Report accented.
A resolve passed both Houses, AUTHORIZING
the treasurer to borrow gum not exceeding
$4,000 for the use of the State.
AFTERNOON.
number Of engrossed bills passed to be
enacted.
On motion of Mr.. Hoyt, the Militia Com.
mittee was directed TO report at the next ses-
sion, on the practcability and cxpediencv of
arming and equipping the militia of the State.
at the expense of the Commonwealth.
Other business having been despatched.
the House concurred with the Senate in ap-
[pointing Committee to request an adjourn
ment.
Mr.. Bangs, the Secretary of the State.
came IN and announced similar message 10
that delivered to the Senate, when the Mem.
bers separated, and the session closed.
The following are the titles Of the acts ap-
proved go
AN ACT in addition TO an Act entitled " An
Act 10 incorporate the Proprietors OF New
buryport Bridge.
= in amendment of an Act to INCORPORATE
The Calvinistic Congregational Society in
Sandwich.
- to prevent damage from firing crackers,
squibs, serpents, and rockets,
= TO incorporate the proprietors Of mills on
! Queset and Town Rivers in the Towns of
Easton, West Bridgewater, and Bridgewa-
! ter.
- to alter an Act entitled an Act 10 incor-
porate the Liberty Square Warehouse
Company.
- To authorize the Selectmen Of Charles
town to appoint Company of Hook and
Ladder Men and additional engine Men.
- To incorporate the Lynn Institution for
| Savings.