American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-02-20
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MARYLAND LEGISLATURES,
ANNAPOLIS knl,

hSNhfoLiS, Gu. l3tU. 1910.
from the mass OF business before the House
this morning, Gull the following items. of
most concern to the public.
Mr. Hart presented the petition Of citizens of
Washington co. for the removal of toll-qate
near Hancock
MIR. Clark presented the petition of citizens of
Wash. CO. for additional legislation respecting
hawkcrs and pedlafs.
Mr. Sprggprcsenteda petition from citizens of
T. u. Go. for law to impose u tax upon free
negro mechanics of said county.
Mr. Ware presented petition from citizens
OF BALTIC co. relative to injuries sustained by
persons living on the several railroad lines in
this State.
MIR. Buckley presented a petition of citizens
OF Fred'k, to allow the Frederick Savings In
sttutlon to issue notes to certain amount
Mr.. Graves obtained leave to report bill to
allow the M. E. Church in BALTIC. TO hold GER
tain land as burial ground.
MIR, Patterson obtained leave to report a bill
to fix the compensation Of the Clerk of Com
missioners Of Montgomery co.
Mr.. Buckley obtained leave to report Il bill
relating to the fees of the Clerks and Registers
in this State.
Mr.. Gallagher obtained leave to report bill
supplemental TO the act relating to the lien of
mechanics and others, upon buildings.
Mr.. Boteler obtained leave to report bill re-
pealing the several acts changing the rates of
toll on the b. s, o. Railroad.
An order was adopted, directing the commit
tee on ways and means to inquire into the en-
pediency OF reporting bill so amending the tax
laws, that collectors may receive commission
only on the amount collected by them.
Mr. Holiday, of H., reported bill relating
to Executors and Administrators.
Mr. Williams, of Bait, reported a bill relat-
ing to the inspection of flour in this State.
Mr.. Poole reported bill to reduce the mum.
Der of Justices in Levy Court of Frederick CO.
MIR. Archer reported bill to authorize the
payment to collectors of commissions on the
State tax. Also, bill to provide for the paw
ment of an income tax by officers of incorpo,a-
ted companies Also, bill to divide Baltimore
city into 90 wards. This bill provides for the
appointment of five commissioners TO divide the
city into wards, twelve west and eight east off
Jones' Falls, the fist fifteen 10 constitute the
fourth Congressional District.
Mr., Gallagher reported I'LL to prohibit OF.
door meetings Of negroes.
Which several bills were laid on the table
Mr.. Gallagher reported bill for the reiefofI
the heirs of Andrew Cleary, deceased of Baltic,
WIilCn WAS pisSeuj Us was also Dill reported
by Mr.. Morsell to make valid the deeds of Ger.
tain Justices of the peace of Calvert CO.
The House proceeded with the consideration
of the Canal Bill. Mr. Archer moved to strike
out the enacting clause of the bill Mr. Long
spoke in favor of the motion. Mr. Muse declar-
ed for allowing the bill to be perfected before
the vote was taken, and Mr.. johnson, of A a.,
followed in favor of the bill, and against stril1-
ing out. Mr.. j. had not concluded when the
house adjourned.
In SENATE. The following nominations were
yesterday received from the Senate.
Commissioners 10 take acknowledgements of
Deeds for the State Of .umyland, in other States.
7. P. Shaffner, Louisville, Ky; Thos. Hagner,
Tallahassee, Florida; J. Pusey, Wilmington
Del; G. c. Carroll, st. Louis, Missouri; Edw
Carpenter, Philadelphia, Penn; r. II, Shan
non, N. York.
Military Nominations w. B. Clarke, Cap
tain, vice Holngsworth, resigned. Frsby
Tilghman, jr., LIST Lieut.. vice Fitzhugh, do
}. II. Kennedy, ID Lieut. vice Dorsey, do.
Fifth Regimen! NJ Y. Infantry. Henry Spell
man, I'd Lieut.. vice Ford, resigned, Joshua
Vansant, Sd Lieut.. vice Cork, do.
Allen Elder, to be Justice of the Peace for
Baltimore city.