American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-02-05
Reported for the American Republican,
MARYLAND LEGIsLApUEE.

ANNAPOLIS, Feb. 9TH, l345.
bill was reported few days since, by Mr.
Williams, OF BALTIC. city, to exempt the free ne.
groes of that city from the operations of law
passed at this session, forfeting their rights to
residence, on absenting themselves 80 DAYS
from the State. The bill was called up this
morning, and rejected, by vote of IS to 34,-
and the free negroes of Baltimore are therefore
embraced in the operations of the law.
series of resolutions were submitted by Mr.
Archer, directing the foreclosure of the States
mortgages upon the c. & o. G.. Co., the B. &
S. r. r. Co., and upon the S. & T. w. c. Co.
Which were referred to the committee on grie-
vances and courts ofiustice.
Mr.. Archer also submitted series of resolu-
tions, relating to distractions to the harbor OF
Havre de Grace, and urging upon Congress ar
appropriation for their removal Which were
passed
bill reported from the committee on prie-
vances and courts of justice, was passed con.
firmng the act of last session. making it con.
sttutional prohibition for money to be drawn
from the Treasury of the State, except in con.
sequence appropriation made by law.
petition was presented by Mr.. Walker
from citizens of Baltimore county, for law to
prevent the sale of intoxicating drinks.
bill to incorporate Newton University was
reported by Mr.. Gallagher, and oredred to be
printed.
bill to authorize the administration of oaths
in certain caecs by the levy court of Kent Co.
was reported by MIR. Hollyday, and passed.
The House granted leave to Mr.. Graves, to
report bill to reduce the fees of the lnsolvent
Commissioners for Baltimore city and county;
to M. Sprgg, TO report a bill to incorporate
the Fros'Durg Coal Co.; and to MIR. Buckley, to
report bill to regulate joint fences in Freder-
ick county.
The House took up the resolution submitted
few days since by Mr.. Bowie, relative to the
claim of Maryland against the U. S. Govern
ment, for interest upon advances made TO the
general government by the State, during the
late war. Some discussion arose upon the com
pensation to be allowed the commissioners for
procuring payment Of the claim, which was
eventually fixed at Q per cent. The disposition
OF the fund when obtained was then matter of
debate. A proposition of Mr.. Archer, to add
it to the sinking fund, eventually prevailed by
a vote OF 33 TO 10, and the matter was then com
mitted to select committee of three.
IN SENATE. The House bill to reduce the
number of Judges IN Baltimore City Court, was
rejected.
TIC oenate resumed the consideration OF the
reports of the committee on elections on the
contested seats. The resolutions of the mino-
rty of the committee was rejected, though no
further defnitive action was had.
The Senate did not go into executive session.
Therefore no combinations were made to-day.
The following nominations were received
from the Governor this morning, viz:
For Guagers of Casks-A. K. Smith, of B.
city, t. Nj. Beam, Of do, w. II. Smith, of B.
CO.. $. T. Harrison, ofQ. A. co., II. N. Brink
man. OF Carroll CO., Leonard Frailoy ,ofB, city,
inspector General of Flour. .. Law.
2 ssIstants-samuel Stump, David Ricketts,
Chief Inspector Of Sailed Fish--Thos. Bald
win.
Assistants--G. w. Bradford. Thos. Crown
Officers for .lnrapolis, Magistrates Basil
Shepard, VIM Glover, ). L. Stalker, Y. N.
rlndle. Inspector OF LuTnber-W. T. Parrish
Notary Public-M. c. Kalney. It is ru,norcd
that 4. 4 Davis, Of Annapolis vii be State
Aimore..