The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-01-22

/ The csunsel entered info Arguments al iengii
on the merits of the petition. though but ittl'
Testimony was produced Oh either hand.
After The close OF the arguments Of counsel
the subject underwent discussion. by several o.
the members.
The prayer of,hs petition was granied-y'''
81, nays 20.
The Houses thea separated. and the House
adjourned. =,
The House assembled at 10 o'clock, accord
ing TO adjournmsut.
Petition of Jabez Miller. convict, for liberia
tion-of Dennis Clifford, guardian, partition
severslIy granted.
On the act offered by Mr.. d. Hazard, relative
10 the militia the committee on the militia re-
ported unfsvorably.
From the same-A resolution was submitted
to authorize the Quarter Master General 10 re-
ceiye the States quota Of arms from the U. 3.
ordnance department. -
Mr.. Stead offered resolution, ordsiing $1,000
TO be paid overto the committee for building the
State Arsenal adopted.
This is the first money drawn from the trsa-
sury for the Arsensl--the sum Of $1,000 having
been paid into the Treasury, as the proceeds o
sale Of old Jail lot. Providence. which it was un-
dentood. WAS to be appropriated 10 this object,
and which has not been drawn out. ~
, Petition Of Byron Diman, guardian, for sale Of
real esIate-granted.
Do Of John Aldrich for appointment ofweigh-
ers Of nett eattle-reccved aud referred to a Sc
iect committee.
Memorial of Washington County Temper
ance Society relative TO militia trainings-inde-
fnitely postponed.
Act presented by Mr.. Sloeum. Of East Gress-
wch. to repeal law fixing the October sessions
rthe General Assembly at Providence every
other year alternately--read encs, and laid on
the table.
= Resolution Of Mr.. Potter, to supply the Ath-
aneun,. Providence. and Redwood Library, New
port, with schedules and public laWs-adopt-
ed
Mr.. Holden moved that the bill introduced by
Mr.. b. Hazard relative to the militia be indef
nitrly postponed.
The motion WAS Withdrawn, and the bill laid
On the table.
Mr.. Holden then NOV sd TO take up the Militia
Act heretofore reported by the committee.
MIR. B. Hazard moved to postpone the whole
subject till next session.
Mr.. Hazard gave his rssaons for moving the
Of the subject-such as the eI-
IRENE length Of the act--ihs length Of time re-
q uircd To GO through with it-and the little time
now remaining Of the session. Mr.. Hazard also
thought the military spirit, and military train
'ngs in the time of peace. entirely Unnecessary
Ihough he was in favor Of a proper organization.
that the military might be ready for active SER
vice in time Of need.
Mr., Spencer opposed the postponement on
the ground that the militia was necessary 10 the
enforcement Of civil Law in case Of mobs. riots,
&c. and for other reasons. lie thought the act
ought to be taken up, that the House might
know what it vas. II the bill was io be put off.
10 await the action Of Congress, which had
been the cry Tor twenty years, he thought IL
should be dismissed.
Mr.. Whipple was opposed TO Mr.. Hazards
substitute on constitutional grounds, and on the
ground Of cxpedicncy, for the reasons stated by
Mr.. Spencer. lie thought good militia sys-
TEN was necessary, and he was opposed to post
ponemebt.
Holden. against the postpouemcnt. snd Mr.. b.
Hazard for il. and others.
call Of the House was demanded on the
question Of posiponement. and ordered.
The call was Withdrawn; aud the question
was decided on division.
For the posfponemcnt 1o-against IL 80. go
he House refused TO postpone.
On motion Of Mr.. Il. II. Hazard, the act was
aken up. and read through.
The Honse then adjourned to o'elonk p.
AFTERNOON.
The House met pursuant TO adjournment,
Petition of Nancy Harris and 90 Others. rela-
i've to abolition Of Slavery in the District OF
columbia-rscsived aud laid on the table.
Sundry votes Of ono urrence came down from
he Senate.
Bill from the Senate, to allow certain militia.
y officers to take their engagements-concur-
ed.
Petition Of G1rduer Iilling ommit-
ed
Do for act OF incorporation for Baptist So
ioty Valley Falls-reeeived and referred.
Report of Commissioners Of Burrillvills Bank
-received and referred TO the committee on the
Idciary.
Mr.. II. T. Hazard called up the militis act.
nd moved TO take itup by scetious.
Section lst was read,
Mr.. Bosworth renewed a motion made by Mr.. |
iInmons previous To the morning adjournment
recommit the bill. Messn. Il. II. Hazard
nd Spencer opposed the motion. Mr.. Sim
IONS advocated il.
Finally the motion to rscommit, was with
rawn. The first section was adopted, and the
'adins proceeded. Having gone through
nuiour'een seiecuons. Mr.. IL. Clarke was sat
fled that, the bill was Herculeau task for
ie'lioase aud believed il would nov be better to
sisr it TO its friends, TO go over il again, cur
III !, DC. Though it eviuced much talent. he !,
eheved II would not be. in its present form, ac-
ePtable to the people Of tho State &c. Mr..
lake was opposed to reference, at this stage
{ the business.
Mr.. Simmons was in favor Of il, a. were
tbcy.
A motion TO adjourn to 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning was put, and Withdrawn.
Mr.. Mowry moved to refer the bill TO q Sc. Il
ect COMMITTEES with Instructions 10 report forth.
nth. Before the motion was put, the House
djourned.
Friday, January IL. 1910, 10 o'clock A. NJ.
A memorial ION Nicholas Brown ct al, pray
ng for the abolition Of the lottery system, was
eceived aud committed.
NJ. c. A. Slocum offered me mortal which