American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-01-30
Correspondence Of the American Republican,
LEGISLATURE OF MARYLAND.
ANNAPOLIS. Jan. %, 1870.

ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 90, ls4G.
In the HOUSE, memorials were received for
a change i'll the board of commissioners of Bal
umore co. MIR. Vansant presented the annual
report of the University of Maryland. Mr..
Hook presented petition from citizens of FIRE.
derrick and Carroll counties, in favor of 4
bridge, at Williams Forge. Mr.. Kent, of Cal
vert, presented the report of the Upper MARI
boro academy.
LeGces granted 10 report bills. To Mr.. Holly
day, for the appointment OF an inspector of
lumber at Perrysvle Cecil county. To Mr.
Franklin, Il supplement to the act of 1887, CHI.
$50, relative to the Maryland Penitentary-
To Mr. Clagett, allowing J. K. Blden, Of 2.
Georges, further time to complete his colec-
ton. To MIR. Duckett, in favor of Richard
lsaacs, of p. Georges To Mr.. Ware, secuT-
ing the right Of trial of defendants, in Balt-
more county, to be tried in the district which
they reside.
Mr.. Stephenson submitted a proposition for
collecting the arms and accoutrements of de-
tunct military companies; which was adopted.
Mr.. Raisln from the committee on revOu-
uonary claims, reported favolably upon the Pc
ttions of Catherine Montz, b. Harper, and the
heirs of VIM. Hellman. Laid over
Bills reported Taxing lottery tickets. In
cooperating the Marine railway and Screw
dock company, of Baltimore. incorporating
the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.
To elect the Clerk and Register Of Wills of
Hartford county by the people.
Bills pissed. For building bridge over the
Catoctn river, near the old llagerslowu road.
TO elect the Commissioners Of Washington CO.
by the people, and TO reduce their number
Relating to streets ard roads in the vicinity of
Chestertown. can act for the relief of the
Union company, and for the organization of
the Cumberland Coal Mining Coz
This last named bill, gave rise to lengthy /
and warmly contested debate. Messrs. John |
son, Murray, Schcy, McLane, Bowie, and .
Swami, defended the bill Mcssrs Ware and .
Ciagett opposed the bill. Mr.. Ware was most
z alous III his opposition, the debate embracing .
all the great questions involved in the various .
internal improvement companies. Mr.. Ware |
took occasion 10 say that he was in possession .
Ot the fact that bride OF $500 had been offer .
ed member OF former Legislature to vote
Tor the Canal bill. This called up Mr. Swami, .
0l Aliegany, who questioned the fact; and .
some explanation was attempted, but Mr.. S. .
his entire unbelIef as To the offer of
4 brIae, and said if Mr.. w. vouched for it, he /
should doubt his veracty. Several voices from
parions parts Of the House (among whom Ino- /
.ced Messrs. Bowie, Johnson, Schley, and Nc |
Llne,) called out, give his name; give his .
lame.'
Mr.. Ware said, ~ state here, upon my per-
soma! responsibility, that Mr.. Harris, of 'Ce- ,
I'll county, told me he had been offered the
)ribe"
After some further explanation between Mr /.
Schley and Mr.. Ware, the subject was dropped. /
cannot say whether it ends here or no. Hope !
It may-think it will.
The SENATE passed the bill of DR.. Phelps, |
providing for biennial sessions of the Legsla- !
lure, by vote Of - TOD.
Leave vas granted TO report Il supplement to
he act of 1901, CHI 6S, relating to lhe inspec-
ion OF tobacco; also, a bill relating to the Com /
mcrcial s. Farmers Bank Of Baltimore.
House bill repeating an act classifying the |,
business Of Washington County Court, was
passed.
Richard II. Hall, Esq. has been appointed by
the Senate, Director in the Bank Of Baiti-
more, on the part Of the State.