American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-02-23
Correspondence OF the American Republican,
LEGISLATURE OF MARYLAND.

AESkPoLIs, Feb. 81, lS46.
In the HOUSE, the Speaker presented me-
mortal from the Military Convention recently
held in Baltimore, in reference TO the Militia
system. Petitions were also presented by
Messrs. Hollyday, Champion, Ware, Johns,
Pennington, Smyth, and Bowie, (this latter,
from Baltimore city, relative to lottery
grant.
L.edves granted 10 report bills. To Mr.. Car
roll, allowing John w. Onion, of Baltimore
county, further time TO complete his colec-
tons.
BiHsrrporied BY MIR. Johnson, supplement
tarv to Nh act regulating the issuing oil licenses,
taxing brokers, &c; also, relating to non-resi-
dent corporalions and their agents. BY Mr..
Riser a supplement to all act taxing theatrical
performances, SC By MIR. Cox, incorporating
Marion Division of the Sons of Temperance.
By Mr.. Shellman, Incorporating the Globe
Mutual Insurance Co. By Mr.. Gibbons, max
ING valid certain sales of land in Somerset CO.
By Mr.. Stephen, a supplement to an act estab-
llshng magistrates courts i'll Prince Georges
county.
Miscellaneous. On motion of MIR. Vansant,
It was entered upon the journal that Mr.. Nc
Lane is detained from his seat by indisposl-
tioa.
MIR. Bcteler submitted resolution autho-
Harpsrs Ferry Ridge Road Co.
On motion of MIR. Reeder, inquiry was d.
recsed to be made into the propriety of taxing
interpretations created by the present ses-
sion.
A JOINT committee Of the House and Senate
was appointed to contract for printing the
laws
A bill for reducing the Treasurer salary,
was taken up, discussed, and laid over.
Public Building. MIR. Hoover, from COM
mittee, made a report in reference to the della
pidated condition of the public buildings at the
seat Of Government, accompanied by resolu-
tons appointing Richard Swami, G, G. Brew
er, and u. s. Caldwell, committee to cause
all necessary changes and repairs to be made,
and appropriatng $4,000, or 80 much thereof
as may be necessary, TO carry out that object.
Laid on the table.
Bills Passed. Providing lien for mechanics
--tthis bill was reported by Mr. Blughman,
from Baltimore city; but it was amended, on
the motion of Mr.. SheIlman, to extend to Car
rol CO.; on motion of MIR. Ware, to Baltimore
CO., and on motion of MIR. Johns, to Hartford
co., A supplement to an act providing for the
recovery of possession Of lands and tenemenls :,
held by tenants-(this was reported by Mr..
Holyday, and makes it only necessary for the
parties to establish notice having been given
either orally or written, within the time now
provided for } Relating to supervisors of
roads in Hartford Co. In favor If the Register
of Wills of Prince George CO. Incorporating
the Planters Mutual Insurance Co. of Wash
ington co.
Constitution Of Nd The subject of calling
a convention was again resumed, in committee
OF the whole, (Mr. Carpinter, in the chair. y
Mr. Claggett, of P Georges, in opposition to
the call Of convention, addressed the commit
tee, occupying about an hour and half
Mr.. Bowen, of Baltimore CO, is entitled to
tic floor on Monday next, the committee hav-
my obtained leave to sit again.
Biennial Sessions. A bill from the Senate
providing for biennial sessions of the Leglsla-
tuIe, was taken up. After some debate, on
motion of Mr. Mafiitt, of Cecil, 1t was amend
ei by providing that it be submitted to the
vote ofthe people at the next election. Passed
by a vote of SO to 8.
House adjourned.
The SENATE passed bill relative to n suit
pending between Ed. Wheeler and Jos. Stone,
and others. Also, for protecting wild foul IN
the head waters of the Patapsco.
Also, passed the following bills from the
House: In favor Of WIN. Hamilton, of Charles
20 IN favor of Wm. Mccullough, of Cecil
60. A supplement to an act licensing bro.
Ae,s, &c. Regulating fences N Frederick co.
In favor of certain late collectors in Hartford
e.. Relating to the payment of fees by No,a-
,,ss Public. supplement to an act Incorporate.
,ua Hu,Gmore WILer Co. For opening CHEW
It ia Blll1. cily. Protection Of fish III the Po-
ton,ac, Supplement to an act regulating IT,.
seascs 90 keepers Of ordinades, &c.
Also, a resolution aulhonsing the delivery of
a.us 70 E5Ft. Samuel Wilmington, aad re-