Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-07-02
Frniau, June 26, 1876.

Friaay, June 26, 1916.
SENATF.-The Charles,own contested elec-
tion was discussed and decided in favour OF
Mr. Kinyon, the sitting member.
tiOUsE.-The Charlestown election occu-
ped the whole ofthc morning session.
AfTtRNooN.-Aiterd deciding on a number
oi contested votes, they decided that Mr..
!Ioxlc the sitting member was not entitled to
seat and new election was ordered.
An act passed relative To the duties Of the
General Treasurer.
The act provides that the General Treas
nrer may keep his account in such books as
he may choose.
A resolution passed appropriaiing $500 for
repairs of the State House IN East Green
wich.
An act from the Senate relative to Public
Schools passed.
An act passed to authorize the Towns to
settle the accounts of their School Commit.
tees.
A resolution passed nppropria,ing $500
for repairs of The state House IN Providence
An act passed Incorporating a Bank q,
Pawtucket to be called the Peoples Bank.
An act passed appropriating $500 for re
pairing and cleaning The State Arms.
An act passed to incorporate the Provi
dence and Planfeld Rail Road Company.
An act passed explanatory OF the act rcla
tive 10 Banks.
The committee on the militia, to whom was
referred certain communica atoms from the
Secretary Of War, report that no action is
necessary.
An act to amend the statute of limitations
The act repeals the limitation Of four years,
within which actions of trespass and eject
mcnt, must be commenced.
The act passed.
An act to regulate fisheries in South Kings
town, passed.
Resolutions that the committee on the
judiciary be directed to report what action is
necessary as to the seat of The member from,
ChnrestowD, passed.
Resolution directing the Commissioner of
Public Schools to furnish the members Of the
General Assembly with additional copies OF
his Report, passed.
An act continuing the lien law, to the next
January session Of the General Assembly,
IS47, passed.
The House adjourned.
Saturday, June 27.
SENATE.-An act for the incorporation of
the Providence and Plainfed Railroad Com
pany, read and passed.
The act in mendment of an act incorpora-
ting the New York, Providence and Boston
Railroad Company.
The object Of the amendment is to give the
corporation power to continue their road TO
The Cove in the city Of Providence. q.
Counsel appeared before the Committee on
Corporations and asked for q postponemen,
a. L..
fused to recommend postponcmcnt, but
suggested to the House that a postponement
was asked for. The House refused 10 post
ponc. nnd the ACT passed.
In the Senate counsel was heard, w. Il.
Potter, Esq. for those who desire postpone
mcnt. After some discussion the act was
postponed in the Senate by the casting vote
Of his Exccllency the Governor. The Gov.
ernor afterwards moved to reconsider the
vote. The Senate refused to reconsider -
EoUsE.-An act in relation TO the com.
mutation of tolls on the Providence and
Pawtuckct turnpike, read and passed to o
second reading and postponed TO the mex,
session.
The select committee. to whom were re-
ierred the resolutions complimentary to Gen.
Taylor. report unanimously in favor Of the
resolutions, with some verbal amendments.
The resolutions were read and passed
unanimously.
An nc, passed allowing The town Of New.
port 10 use the County jail for committing va
grants. and as u House of Correction.
In GRAND CoMMiTTEE.-JuStices Of The
Court Of Common Pleas for The County OF
.Nunport- Joseph Chlds, and Theoph,lns
Topham, IN place OF Joseph i. Perry, who
declined recollection.
CLERK oj Supreme Court for The County Of
William Throop.
Clerk Of Court of Common Pleas for The
County Of Byisioi-M Massad"re 7. Bennett.
Inspector General of BsJand Pork-Rufus
w. Klmball.
Inspector of Lime Hutchinson, ir.
Commissioners Of MsH Fisheyits-Poslpon
ed 'o The October session.
Raiirocd Commissioners Gideon Spencer.
Gamnli"lL Dwight. and Rufus w. Kimbsll
Justice Of he Peace. .Nswpor-Joslnh C..
Shaw, EanleI e.. Denham. William Glpin.
Christopher +. Robbins, Benz B Rowland
Litie Compion-George T.. Bailey.