Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-02-29
HAERIsDuRo. Feb. II, 1874

- HAERIsDURe, Feb. Z, | S44.
In THE HousE-Ihe Bill from the Senate,
relating To the Philadelphia Markets, was final
ly disposed of this morning, after farther dis
cussion, aud several propositions 10 amend,
which were disagreed To. The previous
question" was found necessary TO put down he
discordan, sound of Beef! Beef" which, like
that OF the afory, in the days Of Patrick Henry
has been disturbing The harmony Of the Legis
laiure for many days past. The proviso TO Mr.
Brooks amendment, which required beef To be
fed two months al least on the farms, and NUT
ton, one month, was stricken out by a vote Of
43 10 II, and the amendment, then adopled-
The Bill, as amended, then passed final read
ing and was ordered 10 be returned To the SEN
ate for concurrence. Ii provides as follows -
"Ihat from and after The passage Of this Act,
il shall be lawful Tor any person Or persons oc-
cupying any stall or stand in the city or incor-
pofated Districts Of Philadelphia, which is now
or may be hereafter appropriated for the sale OF
produce ol farms, 10 sell or cause TO be suld in
such quantities may be desired by purcha-
sers, any beel, veal, mutton, lamb. or pork
which he or they may have raised, fed, or fat
tened, on his or their farms" sp,.,
MIR. Breckenridge, from the Judiciary Com
mnlee, made several adverse reports ON pell-
lions, asking for divorces, aud certain indlsid
ual privileges. Also from, The same Committee
= Bill 10 remedy certain defects in titles, To real
estate derived from aliens, and 10 auhoflse
aliens 10 sell and convey real estate. ci sI
Mr.. Dickey from The Committee on Vice and
immortality, TO whom was referred tho pell.luns
OF citizens OF Philadelphia, praying for repeal
of The Act OF 1905, in relation TO the sale OF
spiriluous liquors on the first day Of ihe week,
made rspor, " lha. The prayer Of the petitioners
ought not 10 be granted, which was unans-
mously agreed to by the house. and The commit
lee was discharged from the farther considera-
lion Of The subject. The report argues the
question at some length.
Mr. Whitman, from the Judiciary, reported
The bill relating TO the service of process in
proceedings 10 psrpeiuate testimony In this
Commonwealth. ~
Mr. Lawrence, from The Committee on Banks.
reported bill 10 authorize The Manufacturers
and Mechanics Bank of the Norlhern Liber-
Ties TO reduce its capital stock.
Mr.. Ifego, from Select Committee, report
ed a bill relative to pilolage on The Delaware
the bill TO culvert Cohocksink creek, from
SIKH street 10 Front street.
The amendments of Senate 10 the Local
Election Disirc! bill, were concurred in, with
additions and alterations. a
On motion of Mr. Shalluck, The use Of The
Hall for Monday evening was granted TO G. c.
BurIeigh, 10 lecture on the Death Punish
men" A bill relating 10 game, in Phladel-
phia county. was under consideration when the
House adjourned a8
IN SENArE--A long report was made by Mi.
Black, from the Select Commiilee, TO which
had been referred 80 much of the Governors s
annual message as relates 10 tariff. The re-
por, fayors the enacimen, of tariffs for revenue,
but is not very definite 80 protection. re-
port more favorable TO protection is expected
from The Wing members of the same commit
lee, (Messrs Crabb and Siewarl) who consii-
iule the minority.
A motion was made 10 print 5000 copies OF
The report in English, and 1000 in German,
which after some discussion was postponed for
The present!
Petitions were presented and few private
bills reported. Mr.. Gorgas read a bill in place
10 extend The charter of the Carlisle Bank.
A bill authorizing The RI. Rer. Bishop Ken
rick, of Philadelphia, 10 convey To the III. Rev.
Bishop O'Conner, of Pr'sburg. certain trust
properly within The limits Of the latter Bishop
rick passed final reading
The bill for the removal of the Seat of JUS
tice of Columbia county. was under considera-
lion when The Senate adjourned.
Treatment of Scarlet Fever.