Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-01-19

for the division OF real estate commtted.
The bill "a rsise the pay Of the Speaker,
yesterday returned from the Senate concur
red--was found to be non concnrred, the er-
ror having originated in lhe Secretary. His
record was mended.
Several concurrences OH private acts, came
dove from the Senate.
Petition of United train Of Artillery had
been granted ut former session, and appro-
priution applied. Wherefore the House vo-
ted that the appropriation made at this ses-
sion, $40, be applied to building al Armory,
for the company.
Petition of Louisa Barber, guardian, for
sale of real estate-inde ehnitely postponed.
Petitions Crnnied-Of Alexander Calder
and Of Chamfplin Dewy. for liberation. Of
Nathan Waterman and Dexter Thurber, Ex-
ecutors; of John Phllipsnnd Lemucl Capron,
guardians; of Thomas Warner and Geo. Il.
Warner, his gunrJian-for sale Of real estate.
Petition of james Thurber. guardian, for
sale of real estate was rejected.
An net explanatory oi an act TO regulate
Water Mllls--reierred 70 the Committee Oh
tho Judiciary.
The report on the City Bank was again cal
led up by Mr.. Dorr. After some remarks he
submitted an act to lcgalize aud esiablish the
City Bank, leaving its dolngs open, &c.
After short discussion the act passed.
The Senate concurred in the vote to llbe-
rate Alexander Calder
Mr.. Titus moved to rcccde from the vote
relative to Providence llurbor-Carrcd.
Petition Of Anthony Sieere and others, for
q bank.
While this petition was under consdera.
tion, the House adjourned.
THURSDAY, Jan. IL, 1870 o'clock I'm.
The Senate concurred ia tn. bill authorizing
limited partnerships.
Mr.. Ti,ns called up his resolutions, TO in
struct the Senators of this State, in the Sen.
ate Of the United States, to vote f"r the Ex-
punging Resolutions. and also for Richard NJ.
Johnson 70 be Vice President Of the United
States.
Mr.. Titus took the foor, which he occupied
for something more than an hour, in support
Of the resolutions. He occupied most Of the
time in reading from speech Of Mr.. Benton,
OF Missouri, delivered on the floor of the U.
States Senate, and closed with short appeal
to the House.
He was followed by Mr. Randolph in oppo-
s,tion, who occupied the attention Of the
House till nearly one o'clock, when the House
adjourned.
In the afternoon, Mr.. Blake took the floor
spoken about hour, was succeeded by Mr.
Cranston in opposition.
Messrs. Curtis and Simmons followed on
tho same side, and spoke till six o'clock
when the House adjourned
At the suggestion Of Mr.. Blake. on motion
Of Mr.. Titus, that part Of them was stricken
out, which required our Senators ITO obey or
resign"
FRIDAY, Jan. l3.-10 o'clock, A. NJ.
The Committee on the subject of the State
Prison presented their report. An ineffectu-
al motion was made by Mr.. Brayton who pre-
sented il, to take it up. 1t was laid on the
table for the present. without being read.
Report OF the Commissioners on Burrilville
Bank was also presented, and laid ON the Ia
BILE without being read.
Petition Of Thomas DOYLE, to extend Lot
terry Licence for sale Of Tickets--Granled,
and act passed.
Resolutions relative to political reform in
r. Island, ,-prcscnted by Mr.. Dorr, and, by
his request, laid on the table.
Mr.. j. Ii Clark moved to postpone for the
present, farther action on the order Of the day,
the resolutions of Mr. Titus.
Mr.. Brayton spoke III favor OF it, as did al
30 Mr.. Spencer, wishing to attend 10 the
States business first.
Mr.. Titus opposed the motion-said he had
in courtesy. given away several times, and
wished now to have them disposed Of
The House was divided on the question,
and majority voted no; 10 postpone.
The Resolutions then came up, and debate
upon them was resumed.
Mr.. Dorr opposed their passage at consid-
erablc length.
lie was followed by the Speaker,who relin-
10 A. - onl, ho
floor, and advocated the passage of the Reso-
lutions.
After he had concluded, Mr. Crnnston re-
piled to some remsrks made by the Speaker,
having personal alusion to Mr.. Cranston.
The Speaker explained, and Mr.. Cranston
concluded.
Mr.. Simmons rose to speak, but it being
nearly one o'clock, p. NJ. n motion to adjourn
prevailed. The House adjourned to- 3 o'clock
M.
ArrxRSooN.--On On motion of Mr.. Dorr, the
House took up the consideration OF the Ques-
tion, If, when it adjourn tonight, it will, or
will not adjourn tn Tuesday of next week.
After some conversation on tho subject. the
question was put and carried in the a!lirma-
tive.
II wa. voted n suspend tho rule Of the
House relntive 10 the reception at PETITIONS.
and that petitions may be received till Thurs
- day next
Petition Of Stephen T. Nor,ham. for liberty
to appeal-presented and referred.
The petition Of Nathan +. Dixon to in.
corporate Paucotuck Academy, was received
and referred.
Tho resolutions of Mr.. Titus were again
called up, nnd the discussion was continued,
pro and con. by the gentleman before named.
with the addition Of Mcssrs Spencer and G.
G. King.
Mr.. Dorr moved to postpone the farther
consideration of the subject to May Session.