The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-02-01

The Barre Turnpike additional incorporation
bill TO provide for the erection of anoth-
er Building in the State Prison Yard, &c.
had seVerally first or second readings.
petition for the removal Of Berkshire
County buildings from Lenox to Pittsfeid was
laid on the table.
TUESDAY, JAN. "a.
Joseph Doane, jun. Esq. elected Repre-
sentative of Fitchburg, vice Mr.. Shepley re-
moved to Maine, appeared, was qualified, and
took his seat.
Nj. Phillips, Of S. reported bill in addition
to the act defining the general powers and du-
ties of Manufacturing Corporations.
Mr.. Dana, from COMMITTEE on the sub
ject, reported, That it is inexpedient at this
time to raise revenue by the establishment
Of Lotteries, and that further provision is me-
cessary to carry into effect the restrictions
against the sale of Lottery Tickets. He re-
ported bill on the subject.
WEDNESDAY,, JAN. 25.
Petitions of Samuel Hiuckley and others,
praying Incorporation az the Second Congre-
gatonal Society in Northampton; of the town
Of West Newbury, praying division of the
County Of Essex, were severally read and
committed.
ResOlped, That the Committee on Finance
be instructed to inquire into the exuediencv
of taxing the Agents Of Insurance Companies,
Incorporated out of this Commonwealth. for
the anount of capital employed by the same
within the Commonwealth.
The following bills passed to b. engrossed-
A bill to incorporate the Projectors of the
New Boston Aque luct Company. in the town
of Lsncaster-to INCORPORATE the Enfield
Manufacturing Company--to incorporate
the Springfield Gard Manufacturing Company
TO incorporate the Female Classical Sem
mary in Rrookfeld.
THURSDAY, JAN. &c.
On motion Of Mr. Gushing, ofN
Resolved, That the Committee on the Jr.
dietary be instructed TO inquire into the ex-
pediency Of providing by law, that in all cas-
es where the punishment Of whipping is now
authorized, the Court having Jurisdiction of
the case may have power to iufct some other
punishment az substitute therefor.
statement f.om the Treasurer, respecting
she prisoners in the Worcester House of Cor
Tection, was committed, and ordered to he
printed.
The managers of tbs impeachment against
Mr.. Blagge reported his answer to the new
charges, and their replication.
The House vent into the consideration Of
the Resolves sent from the Senate for concur
renee, on the subject of the claim of this State
on the United States, and the report of a Sc
lect Committee of this House that the same
ought to pass. The Resolves were then, on
motion of Mr.. Shaw, so amended as to read as
follows:
Resolved, As the opinion Of this Legisla-
ture, that further postponement or delay in
.he liquidation of all just and constitutional
claims of the Commonwealth Of Massachusetts,
upon the National Government, is inconsistent
with the spirit Of this confederacv, and calcu-
lated TO impair the confidence each State
should have in its wisdom and love Of Justice.
Resolved, That His Exce'leucy the Coy
ernor he requested to present the Claims OF
Massachusetts, to the consideration of the Ma
tionai Government, upon such principles, and
through the agency of such person OF persons
as by him may be deemed wise and expedi-
ent.
These Resolutions were passed, and sent to
the Senate for concurrence.
FRIDAY, JAN. 81.
On motion OF Mr.. Ford of Messrs. Ford,
Denny, and Hobart were appointed a Com
mittee TO inquire into the expediency of regu-
latins by law the width of the cart and wagon
wheols which travel on the public roads. a.
On motion of Mr.. Phillips of S. the House
reconsidered the vote by which they adopted
the amendments proposed yesterday by Mr..
shaw OF l.. to the resolutions on the Massa-
chusetss claim. The resolves were then COM
mit'ed to Messrs. Phillips of S. Leland of R.
Shaw OF l.. Lyman of B. and Mckay OFF.
Resolution passed, requesting the Cover.
nor to communicate any information he may
have received, in relation to the claim of Mas
sachusetts upon the National Government.
since his last message to this House on that
subject.
SATURDAY JAN Q8
Reduction Of SdldTies.-On motion of Mr..
&onld of w. ResOired That committee be
appointed TO inquire into the expediency of
reducing the compensation paid to public Off
GERS.
Juassachusets Claint.--A Message was re-
oeived from the Governor, stating that no in
formation had been received by the Executive
from any source, relating to the Claim of this
State, which in any respect;could add to the
knowledge Of the House on the subject. Also,
stating that the Agent of the Commonwealth
had rendered his resignation, which has been
accepted. This Message was committed to
'ne committee on the subject of the Claim,
which were appointed yesterday.
bill IN addition to the act empowering the
Centre School District in Worcester TO raise
money; and the bill to establish the Massa-
chusetts Seminary Of Arts and Sciences. were
read second time, and are in the order for
the third reading on Monday.
Lotteries.-The bill, in further addition to
an act, regulating the management and draw
ing Of Lotteries in certain cases, was consider |
ed. motion was submitted by Mr.. Cushing |
of N. to commit the Bill and Report to Sc
lect committee Of five, with instructions to
report Bill, providing for the establishment
OF Lottery within this Commonwealth, with |
license on the sale of Tickets therein for the |
purpose of revenue; SO far qualifying the
present laws concerning Lotteries, as to make
1T penal 10 sell tickets, except by such license
and providing for the protection of those per-
sons who have infringed the provisions of the
existing laws on the subject, which Raa laid ON