Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-11-10


prejudices were unfounded. He hoped, how
ever, that the committee would be appointed.
After few words from Messrs Randolph,
Clarke and Dorr, n committee consisting OF
Messrs Blake, Dorr and Brayton, was ap-
pointed to look into the affairs Of the Rail
Road Co. with power to send for persons and
papers.
The Speaker stated to the House, that the
Bank Commissioners were satisfied that some
Of the presidents, directors and cashiers OF
the banks in this State, were acting as such
without taking the oath prescribed in the
late bank act. The Speaker presented an
act directing the general treasurer forthwith
to commence an action against any presl-
dent, director or cashier in this State, who,
he shall have reason to believe has acted in
his said Office, and has not taken the oath or
affirmation prescribed in the 9Th section OF
an act, entitled ian act in addition to an act,
entitled an act to regulate process against
banks, and for other purposes therein men
toned" &c.
/ A long discussion ensted, in which Mes
srs. Blake, Curtis and Titus advocated. and
/. Messrs. Childs, of Portsmouth, Simmons and
Hazard opposed the resolution, and it passed
{ by large majority.
/ The Speaker presented an act in amend
! ment of the Bank act, which provided that
certificate from each bank shall be filed with
| the Secretary of State within thirty days OF
! the election of each President, Director or
Cashier, certifying that the oath or affirma-
ton has been taken, as prescribed by the 9Th
! section.
I The Commissioners of the Scituate Bank
made report.
Mr.. Allen presented an act to authorize
military officers who had not taken their en-
gagements, to do so.
Mr.. Dorr presented the report of Mr.. j. M.
Warner, the Superintendent of the State
! Prison, accompanied with resignation OF
| his appointment and bill for services dur
ing the past year, amounting TO $500. hc-
cepted.
| this afternoon, they will meet nt o'clock
this evening. Adjourned to 3 o'clock this
afternoon.
.qjlernoon.-At 3 o'clock, the House met
and proceeded to business.
The petition of James Holt to adopt a
child was granted.
Mr.. Curtis called up the act to provide for
the disposition of the public revenue to be
paid to this State by the United States.
| Mr. Titus called up his amendment, which
was discussed at length by the mover, and
the Speaker expressed himself in favor of the
! principle of the amendment.
/ Messrs. Hazard, Childs, Allen, Cranstof,,
| D0,r, and Simmons, strenuously opposed the
amendment of Mr.. Titus, and Messrs. Spen-
Ger, Randolph and Blake argued in its favor.
| The question was taken on the adoption Of
the amendment, and decided in the negative
| ayes %, noes 35.
| The word fue in the Ist section Of the bill
| was stricken out, and the word trco substhu-
| ted, and the section was adopted. This
amendment restricts the loan to the banks to
t,0o instead of Gre years as originally report
ed.l
| The bill then passed the House by unan-
imous vote.
Mr. Titus from the committee to whom,
was referred the contested election in Wes-
Iterly. reported that George w. Gavitt had
65 votes, and Sexton Berry 61-that there
was q bye-law of the town in relation to the
turning Of the ballot box, and as this bye-faw
was in force, the committee were of opinion,
that the votes which the memorialists state
Iought TO have received, could not be under
that law; and that as no fraud appeared, it
was the opinion of the committee that Mr..
Gavltt was entitled to his seat.
| Mr.. Dorr moved that Mr.. Gavtt, the sit
ting member, be entitled to his seat, which
was carried mem con.
\ Mr.. Cransion presented an act defining
the Jail limits in the town Of Newport, and
then the House adjourned TO o'clock this
evcning.
| 7o'clock, p. .M-The Ho use met persu-
ant to adjournment.
| The petition of Thomas Scott to be au-
! thorised to hold certain real estate, was
granted.
Il An act passed authorising Pardon Hatha
way to adopt Joseph E. Hopkins, and 10 alter
his name to Pardon ii. Hathaway.
! Acts passed authorising James Johnson
James o. Barney, Anne Fl. Hilliard, Benz F.
Wells, Mary A. Smith, Edward Harwood
Sterry Fisk, Jos. France, aad Enoeh Thay-
ers, Guardians, to sell real estate.
| The petitions of Palmer Bnrdick, Delight
Burdick, Abby Burdick, James Philips, and
Andrew Agan, for liberation, were granted
| The petitions of Joseph Salisbury, Fenner
Ballou, William Perry, John Griffin, Hexan-
der Calder, and George G. Graham, for lib
Grafton, were dismissed.
Petitions were granted for the liberation
from Jail Of Elizabeth Kenyon, Mordecai
Sonby, Patrick Nc Kee (who was convicted
at the last term of the Supreme Judicial
Court for stealing parrot Anson P. Brick
ley, Patrick Feaiy, Lemuel Gage, Garrett
Fitzgerald, James A. Anthony, George
Jones, William Hopkins, james Hafferman,
Henry Donoly, Winslow Gates, and James
Fitzpatrick (who was convicted Of man.
slaugter)-the seven last named sn con n3ition
that they leave the State within twenty four
! hours.
Acts relative to the supreme Judicial
! Court, the pay Of members Of the Assembly,
fixing it 50 per day, and the license subject,
/ were laid on the table.
! The semi-annual report Of the General
Treasurer was presented, shelving a balance
in the Treasury on the Both of Oct. of SH5,-
| 24S II, and received and communicated to