The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-11-08

Mr.. Smith of the Senate. A
Conuicfs-Messrs Durfce, Waterman,
Allen, Sisson, Sbippee, and Mr.. Wesden
OF the Senate. q. ,d"
The unfinished business was read EN-
bracing the titles of 22l subjects, which
remain on the file, not disposed of.
On motion of Mr.. Potter, the law re-
latng to licence on travelling pedlars,
was referred to II committee, for amend
ment. Mr.. =. said the present law was
evaded, by pedlars hiring II little shop
in village for day or two, and, selling
their goods, and packing up and going
off to another place. The subject was
referred to Messrs Potter and Hazard.
The Speaker also presented instruc-
,ions from the Town Of Providence to
procure the passage of City Charter,
together with form Of Charter, adopt
ed by n majority of more than three
filths of the FreeInen, who voted there.
on. The Charter having been read, Mr.
j. >. Harris presented n remonsirance,
and requested that as the counsel for
those opposed to the Charter, had not
arrived, the whole subjec, might be laid
on the table for the present,
Mr.. Potter proposed to hear MI the
documents read FIRST. Mr.. Tillinghast
then presented an Act providing for set
ting off the Wards in April, and carry
ing the Charter into effect in June, 1882;
and further providing that the Charter
shall be subject 10 all future acts of the
General Assembly, in amendment or re-
peal of the same. The remonstrance,
signed by ~ names, was read, and the
subject laid on The table. II asks for a
division of the town, that the section in
which they reside, may be set off us
West Providence, provided the City
Charter is granted.
Petition of Albert S. Field, to be re-
stored to his privileges, was referred to
the Committee on Convicts.
A number of petitions from. insolvent
debtors were received, and, on motion
of Mr. Potter, laid on the table.
William G. Greene, of Hopk inton,
Captain Oft militia company, presented
a petition, stating tha, on muster day he
assembled his company in Westerly, and
procured room in the village of Paw
cntuck, where he provided refreshments
aud treated his soldiers with, ardent
spirits, of which they all draak, and the
day passed in good order and harmony
The said Militia Captain. however, not
wiihstanding his patriotism and love of
military glory, was complained Of for
treating his men, contrary to law, and
compelled to pay fine of $50, which,
he begged the General Assembly to re-
init to him, in consideration of his pub
lie services.
Mr.. Church, of Providence, thought
the petitioner had shewp a disposition to
conform To the laws, aud he was dis
posed to he merciful about the rum
business.
Mr.. Simmons moved Ia refer it To the
Committee on the Militia. He thought
they could determine whether il was
best To have rum or not.
The subject was referred to the Ju-
dietary Committee.
Petition Of Weybosset Bank, TO nher
time of paying instalments, referred.
Act to appoint Commissioners to at-
test legal documents in other states,
was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Messrs Robbins, Simmons, and Will
liam Sprsgue, Jr. were appointed to
count the votes for Members to Con-
gress, and tomorrow appointed for that
purpose.
A communication from the Governor
was received, with documents from N.
Carolina, and Connecticut, which were re-
ferred to a select Committee Of Messrs
Hazard, Cross, Simmons, Halle, and
Sprague.
The House adjourned till 3 o'clock.
Tuesday A tiernoon.-The only business
was the reading Of the General Treasu
rer's report, exhibiting balance of
$6S24, in tue Treasury. The balance
last May was $4,000, and the state owed
the School Fund about $1,000 There
is still due to the School Fund about
$4,000. Some discussion arose on the
Treasurer's report. ms usual, exhibiting
the very confused manner in which that
officer understands the law which regu-
lntes his duties.
MIR. Halle, of Warren, called up the
petition for u Rail Road, which was res
ferred To n select Committee.
Thursday afternoon was assigned for
the trial of,he docket ofprivate petitions.
Adjourned.
Wednesday morning, .Nop. 2, 1891,
Nothing Of any public Importance has
yet been transacted in our Legislature
The business is yet ir the hands of COM
mittees and until their reports are made,
nothing can be done