Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-01-31
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License System should be abolished, and oil
restraint taken away. But IT such a system
must prevail, he believes snch law as is
now recommended by the Committee, with
some amendments, to be suitable one."
The bill was assigned for second read
ing Tomorrow.
Mr.. Cranston moved that the bill be print
ed for the use Of the House, and it was so
ordered.
Petition of several Of the Narragansett
Tribe, setting forth the i'll effects OF ardent
spirits TO the tribe, and demonstrating against
the petition of Rev. Mr.. Stanton, was recei-
ved and referred.
The petition of Peleg Rhodes ct al. stock
holders of the Pawtuxet Turnpike Corpora
tion, for Committee to investigate the af-
fuirs Of the Corporation, was received.
Messrs. Stead, Spencer, and J. Ii. Clark
were appointed that committee.
The petition of land owners and citizens
against the Pawtuxct Turnpike Corporation,
was received and referred TO the Committee
on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Cranston moved to take up the reports
of the committee on the right OF pettlon.-
Several members suggested that there had
not been sufficient time to examine the re.
ports.
Mr.. Simmons moved 10 postpone the order
of the day for tomorrow morning, (the Mill
tia billy to take up the reports OF the commit
tee.
Mr.. Holden said if abolition was so danger
Gus a matter as had been represented, the
militia ought first 20 be in good order.
The motion to postpone the Militia Bill
was lost lG to 81.
Tomorrow afternoon to-day was assign
ed for the consideration Of the reports on the
right Of petition.
And the House adjourned to ten O'Clock
tomorrow.
FRIDAY MoRNING, January 25th.-Various
acts and resolutions, previously sent up to the
Senate, came down concurred.
An act to repeal an act TO incorporate Il.
Island Silk Company. Read second time
and passed.
Mr.. Crsnston moved that the order Of the
day, the consideration of the Militia Bill, be
postponed to tomorrow (this) morning. The
motion was negatived % to "a.
The bill was then taken up; but previous
to its being read,
The resolution authorizing the officers OF
the Wakefield Bank to take their engage
ments, was read and passed.
sections. After the first section had been
read and partially discussed, and before ta-
king tho question on proposed amendment,
Mr.. Cranston moved to refer it 10 com
mttee.
The motion on the amendment was then
taken and carried and then the motion to
commit the bill was taken up and negatived
The reading was then proceeded in, and
s. tho A
amendments were made, but not material to
the general features of the bill.
And the House adjourned to 3 o'clock.
ArTERNooN.-Sundry concurrences were
received from the Senate.
Mr.. Cranston moved to take up the order
of the day, reports on the right of peti,ion.)
Mr.. James moved to postpone 1t TO next
Tuesday.
Mr. Curtis was anxious to take up the or
der of the day, as he wished to offer some
remarks; and he thought that it was but fair,
after hearing one side, we should hear the
other.
The order of the day was taken up, with
the understanding that the question should
not be taken until next week.
! Mr.. Cranston then took the Chair, and Mr..
Curtis addressed the House, at considerable
length, and was followed by Messrs Whpp!c
and Simmons.
The future consideration of the resolutions
was finally postponed to Tuesday next; and
the House was adjourned to Saturday morn.
ing.
SATURDAY MoRNING, Jan. 26.-The com
mittee to whom had been referred the BILL
reported to tho Honse by select committee,
relative to Providence County Jail, and sub
jec,s connected Herewith, reported the bill
without amendments.
The bill was then read and passed.
The act relating to public schools, which
was under consideration on Thursday, was
then taken up and its reading continued
Several Of its provisions were amended. a
provision making an annual appropriation Of
one hundred dollars for instruction, books,
&c. for the children ofthe Narraganscit tribe
was unanimously adopted.
|. Mr.. James moved to adopt a new section
introduced by him, giving power to the taxa
bic inhabitants of school districts to hold
meetings and raise money, to erect or pur-
chase school houses, &c. by taxation.
Objections being raised, the amendment
was withdrawn by Mr.. f. r. Potter, in behalf
OF Mr.. James, that gentleman being then alb
sent. At the request of Mr.. Potter, the bill
was then temporarily set aside.
The petition of Frederick Williams vs. the
New York, Boston and Providence Rail
Road, relating to claim for damages, &c,
was received and continued with an order of
notice.
The school bill being again taken up, its
reading was completed. Being then read
again as amended, and the question occur
ring on its passage, it passed the House
unanimously.
Sundry accounts were examined and al
lowed
Mr.. Cranston moved that the license bill
stand as the special order of the day for
Monday.
Mr. Pende,on proposed Wednesday,
The motions were finally both withdrawn, no
day being assigned.
The House adjourned to Monday, three
o'clock, p. M.
MONDAY, Jan. %, 8 o'clock, p. NJ
The House met as per vote Of adjourn
ment Saturday-A quorum present
The Speaker in the Chair.
An act presented by Mr. Randolph,
prescribing fees for measurement of corn,
salt, Goals &c. on board vessels. Read
once.
Petition Of Milton Hall, for divorce,
was called up by Mr.. Cranston. The
subject was discussed--Mr. Farley,