American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-07

and low grounds in Worcester, Queen Anne's
and Dorchester Counties.
A bill in favor Of Henry Wilson, free col
Grad man, Of Queen Anne's County.
A bill in favor of Henry Osborn, of Wash
ington County.
A bill for preserving Il bridge over Back
Creek, at Chesapeake city, Cecil county.
A bill relative to certain lands purchased by
man naNed YIELDS, an unnataralized nhabi-
tant of Alegany County, was taken up. AZ
ter some debate, and while it was pending,
the House, at 10 o'clock, adjourned
! In SENATE.--Ths body met at o'clock,
and resumed the consideration of the case of
the contested seat. Nothing definite was done.
ANNAPOLIS, March G, 1916.
In the HOUSE,, last evening, after dispatch
ing my letter, Mr.. Bowie, offered an order,
summoning w. Chase Barney before its bar,
for contempt, in rejecting upon the action Of
that body, in the recent divorce case. hear
he is anxious to appear, and that no has en-
ployed eminent council 10 make I defence
Some say the Hon. Daniel Webster will APP
pear in his defence; but this apprehend is mis-
take, growing out Of the fact, perhaps, of Mr..
Webster's arrival here last evening, in the cars
from Washington. He is accompanied by Sc
NGIhl IduiCo ulu dLlClluuhlH, III lpLldllCt
with an invitation, extended by his excellency,
Gov. Pratt, who passed some days recently in
the Metropolis Mr.. Webster, and suit, visit
ed the halls of legislation to-day. see Miss
e. Booth, of Delaware, also present
MIR. johnson, this morning, submitted an
order, rccinding the action of the House oflast
evening, in reference to w. Chase Barney, ba-
sed upon the presumption that at this late pc
Rod of the session, sufficient time would not be
allowed to hear and try the case, aud authoris-
ing q return of the offensive memorial; which
was adopted By vote of 46 to 20.
! Petitions There was number of petitions
presented, to-day, by Messrs. McIUne, Biser,
Dellnger, Holmes, Morris, Holland, Selby and
Iowe-those by the two latter gentlemen,
from members of the bar of Worcester and
! Alegany counties, for removing the Court of
Appeals and High Courts of ChanCcry from
Annapolis to Baltimore.
Leares granted TO report bills. To MIR. Bisor,
incorporating the Mechanicstown Division of
the Sons Of Temperance, To Mr.. Eccleston,
in favor Of Eliza Cooper, of Dorchester CO. To
Mr.. Vansant, Incorporating the Mining and
Smelling Co. of Md. TO MIR. Cox, making
valid a deed.
Miscellaneous. MIR. Biser offered resolu-
ton empowering the joint committee appoint
ed to destroy certain coupons in the Loan Office,
to act after the adjournment of the Legislature;
which was passed.
MIR. Holmes offered a resolution for the pay
ment of accounts of postage and furnishing
newspapers to members of the Legislature
Passed
Bill reported. The various committees pour
ed forth perfect avalanche of bills, which |
need not specially enumerate.
Free c0iored perSonS-A bill from the Senate
in favor of certain Benevolent Associations of
colored persons in Baltimore city, was taken
up. Mr.. CIogett and Mr. Holmes opposed it;
and Mr.. NcLane deiendedit 1t was rejected
by vote of 1910 80.
Bills passed. the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company to issue bonds, to
raise money to lay second track from Blit-
more to n0rpers Ferry. Incorporating Nc
chanCstOwn Division No. u Of the Sons Of
Temperance Of Frederick county. Changing
tho name OF Ann Z. Clagett, OF p, Georges
county. Authorising the binding ont of the
children of free colored persons. Relating to
free schools in Caroline county. Creating
Howard District into a county--Passed by
vote Of 10 to IS.
Funding .4,yems.-The bill for funding the ar
rcars ofinterest due the creditors of the State,
1916, was taken UP. Messrs. Eccleslon and
Hanson, suggested the propriety Of striking
out per cent. and inserting per cent. as in
terest of the funded debt. MIR. Johnson made
a lengthy argument against the proposition,
and weut into statement Of the resources of
the State from direct taxes, and suggested that
from various acts Of the present session there
would be realized $4,000, which would in
crease the revenue Of the coming year to up
wards of 5l4O,600, to pay the interest on the
State debt. Mr.. McLane argued also against
the amendment and favored funding at per
per cent provided resumption be postponed |
till LIST January, 1917. The motion to strike !
out per cent was carried; and, on motion
of MIR. McLanc, per cent. was inserted, and |
the day for resumption Of payment be post |
poned till the LIST Of April, lS47. Mr.. Bowie f!
moved to strike out the provision for selling
bank stock - ost.
MIR. Johnson proposed an amendment, re-
pealing so much of an act as authorses the re-
ceipt Of coupons by tax collectors, to 90 into
effect after the first of October next.
Mr.. Murray offered a substitute for the
whole bill.
Mir. Clagctt opposed funding, as it would be
necessary to increase direct taxes, some So
900, and he knew the people were not prepar-
ed for it.
Mr. Murray rose to speak, but yielded to
motion to adjourn.
The SENATE is still engaged in the case of
the contested seat
Reported for the American Republican,
PROCEEDINGS of the CITY COUNCIL.
FRiDAY, March 6, 1916.
FIRST BRANCH.
The Branch met pursuant to adjournment,
Present Incnh | Cohen Ir Esq md all Tho