American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-02-04
(Reported for the American Republican,
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE
NNNApOLIs. Feb. 8,

ANNAPOLIS, CD. 5, 1870.
The recent disuse of a good old practice in
relation to the members of the House has been
attended with material disadvantage. A regu-
Ian roll of attendance used to be kept by the
clerk Of the committee on claims, and no mem
her received per diem for those days on which
he was absent, unless some satisfactory excuse
were rendered. But now, not only do they re-
ceivc their per diem, present or absent, but at
the end OF the session, vote themselves two
days extra compensation. Where they findau-
thority for this | don't know ,-though that is
not my business now.
The public business has been materially re-
tarded during the past week in consequence of
the non attendance of members, and much of
the time of the House has been passed, in calls
of the House, and in awaiting the return of abb
sent members. But a bare quorum has been
IN town,-many of the members having consti-
tuted themselves into an escort to the Allegany
committee, and others having left theseat Of 60
vernTent upon other business. Not one mea-
sure of public interest has therefore been con-
sidered during the week, and indeed, but few
private bills either. The House is, however,
again more full this morning, and it is to be
hoped, that by renewed application, and indus
try, they make up for lost time.
In consequence of the necessary absence of
the chairman Of the committee ON the Oh. &
O. Canal, the consideration of the bill for the
completion of that work 10 Cumberland, which
was appointed for to-day, was postponed until
Wednesday next.
Mr.. Ware called up resolution submitted
by him few days since, relating to the divi-
sion of the Academy fund of BALTIC. CO., which
was passed.
The House also passed bill reported by Mr..
Stewart, to alter the bounds of, and change the
place OF holding elections in the Sd district of
Howard District, and bill reported by Mr..
Holiday, OF Kent, supplemental to an act for
the improvement of roads in Kent co.
The reports of several registers, &c. in reply
to calls OF the House, relating to THEN fees, &c.
&C., were received by the Speaker, and laid be-
fore the House.
The House granted leave to Mr.. Potter to re-
port bill for the relief of Mary Parr, Of Balt
more.
To Mr.. Gallagher, to report supplement to
the Charter ofthe Baltimore Gunpowder Com
pany; and
To MIR. Springer, to report bill to continue
the Charter Of the Baltic. Chesapeake Steam
Towing Co.
The House took up and passed the bill re-
ported by Mr. Johnson, of A. A. CO., to enable
aliens to hold property in this State.
The bill to reduce the number of Commits
soners of lnsolvent Debtors for Baltimore city
and county, reported by Mr.. Graves, was re-
rejected by vote of 81 to 90.
The following nominations were this morn-
ing confirmed by the Senate, viz:
For Examiner General-Thos. karney.
Warden of the Penitentary-Wm. Johnson
Inspector of Plaster-J. L. Tyson.
Coroners for Baltimore City-Rufus b. Gal
lup, Jas. Hooper, John H. Muller.
Register of Wills for Prince Georges Coun-
ty-James Harper.
The Governor has nominated Alex. G. Ma
gruder, to be chief Judge LIST judicial district;
and Richard Swami, to be librarian.