American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-01-20
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WAsnlNCroN, Jan. l9, 1916.
SENATE.

dispensed Wlih, ana !ullicuIdlcIE lhCTclIteF d
MESA ge was received from the House, Though
the Clerk, Mr.. French, communicating the
ton of that body on Saturday last respecting
the death OF one Of its members, Hon. VIM.
Taylor of Va, and inviting the Senate to at
tend the funeral from the hall OF the House
this day.
Mr.. Archer moved the immediate consider
alton Of the message, which being ordered
Mr.. Pcnnybackcr briefly ard appropriately
announced the death Of Mr.. Tay lor, one of
the Representatives. from the State of Nrgl-
MIA. His tribute to the memory OF the late
Representative Of his immediate district was
feehngly delivered, but in tones so very sub
dued that at times it was impossible for the
ear to catch the sounds of his voice. The Sc
nate adopted the customary resolutions Of re-
spoct FOR the memory Of the deceased, offered
by MIR. 2. AZ the conclusion of his eulogy, ac-
copied the invitation of the House to attend
the funeral, and proceeded at once to the exc
cution of the order
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
In the House the Speaker called to order
at the regular hour, aud soon thereafter the
members Of the Senate, preceded by its Off
GERS, entered the Hall-the members of the
House rising--and took the seats assigned them,
the Vice-Prcsidcnt occupying the Speakers
Chair, the latter officer holng seated at his left,
while the Secretary of the Senate and Ciell, of
the House took seats at the Clerks desk.
The associate Justice of the Supreme Court,
arrayed in the official costume, (the Cnief Jus
tice not being presently preceded by the officers
Of the Court, next entered, and assumed the
position in Tie House assigned them. Then fol-
lowed the President ofthc u. States and Heads
QfDepartments, occupying chairs conspicuous
ly placed within the area fronting the Speak
er's desk.
The Chaplain of the House now entered
preceded by the officers of the House and fol-
lowed by the funeral official escort to the re-
mains OF the late member of that body, being
the Committee of Arrangements and Pail
bearers appointed for the occasion.
The coffin was placed on stands in front OF
the Clerks desk, the relatives and friends of
the deceased being seated near by they having
formed the funeral procession, with the Repre-
sentatives from Virginia, from the residence of
Col Benton to the Capitol.
From the Clerks desk the funeral services
were performed, which consisted in the reading
of an appropriate chapter from the Psalms of
David by Rev MIR. Tustin, chaplain of the Sc
nate, prayer by Rev Mr.. Mlbnrn, chaplain
TO the House, and all concluded by I long, I'M
interesting, and not altogether appropriate dis
course from the Senate char plain
benediction being pronounced, the process
sion was formed at the east part of the Capitol,
and moved to the Congressional burial ground
IN the order laid down in the programme.
Upon reaching the burial ground, the body |,
vas placed within the Congressional RECEIVING !
tom1u and tlien committed to the earth; after |,
which ali returned again 10 the city, with no
regard to the order in which they had taken
their departure The two Houses Of Congress
Immediately thereafter adjourned until to-nor-
row, at 2 O'Clock.
Correspondence OF the American Republican,
LEGISLATURE or tIARYLhND.
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. Is, is4G,
In the HOUSE, the Speaker presented
petition from VIM. Chase Barney, OF baltimore
city, praying an act Of divorce, viftcWtO moirt-
-,lOni; W hich, on motion OF Mr.. Johnson, ut
involving the right of properiy,) was referred
to the committee on Grievances and Courts oil
Justice. Mr.. Carroll presented petition from
the clerk Of the Commissioners OF Baltimore
county. MIR. Shelman presented petition
for an act 10 incorporate Westminster, m Car
roll county. Mr., Eye presented the report OF
Carrolltewn academy. Mr.. Bowie, tho report
of Upper Marlbro' academy, and the report Of
the clerk of Prince Georges county; also pc
sens of that county; which were appropriately
referred.
Or motion Of Mr. Roeder, the Treasurer
WAS directed TO report the number OF colleges
and academies receiving donations from the
State. with the amounts OF donations
Tho Adiutant General was ordered TO report
the condi,ion of the aYmory at EaSton, sc
Leaues granted 10 report bills. To MIR. Coomhs,
irnnrovinG the condition Of free colOrod persons
In s. Mary's county. To Mr.. BauEhman, IN
corporatinp ths Grand Division Of the Sons OF
Temperance, of Baltimore CITY. 10 Mr., Shell
man. for the protection OF mechanics engaged
in erecting buildings in Carroll county. 10
MIR. Mcknett, preventing trespasSes on l'noer
To. MIR. Ecciesion, authorizing the sale oil such
comics of tic laws as may not have been dlstIi-
bured, and remaining in the possession OF clerk,
Of counties To Mr.. Hoover, regulating the
amount upon which attachments may issue.
n Bills reported. by Mr. Johnson, a supple
nent to the act taxing collateral securities, &c'
By Mr.. Bowie, granting appeals in certain Ca
SEES by Mr.. Cook, preventing all outdoor
meetings fcolored persons,
I'm yasse4 Mr. Holmes reported bill for
protection of persons keeping horses aud car
riares at livery in Baltimore county. Read 10y
special order and passed.
The Constitution. Mr.. Bowie obtained leave
ia renort a bill to alter and amend the seth ar
ticle of the constitution; and forthwith reported
the same. Mr.. Biser suggested the Irregular
ty of such speedy action; and, after some con-
sultaton, the Speaker decided that all orders
to report bills must go to committee hr'
Lowe asked that the bill might be read tor IN
formation; which was done and we learn from
hearing it read, that it contemplates conIerrng
power upon the Legislature to amend or alter
The constitution, or TO call a convention for that
curpose, under certain restrictions; TO prohibit
any Legislative interference with the existing