Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1846-01-22

MIR. REEDER. chairman of the committee
on Education, reported bill to incorporate
the Plumb Point Academy, in Calvert co.
Also, reported bill to give the justices
of the district courts Of Charles county the
same fees that are given to the justices OF
the district courts of Prince Georges coun-
ty, and for other purposes; which were pass
led and sent to the Senate.
Mr.. JONES obtained leave to report bill
for the protection of fish in the waters OF
this State.
committee, consisting of Messrs. MUIR
RAY, McLANE, and JOHNSON, was appointed
to prepare and report bill defining the du-
ties of the Secretary of State.
Mr. MURRAY, from the committee on
Ways and Means, submitted resolution
directing the Treasurer to convert the bank
stock, held in the sinking fund, into State
stock, to be placed TO the credit OF said iund'
Passed.
On motion of Mr. WARE, the committee
on Militia, was directed to inquire into the
expediency of reporting bill providing ior
the election of all staff and field officers by
the people.
Messrs. HoLLYDAY, DUCKETT, and KENT,
of A. A. co., were appointed committee to
inquire and report what action has been ta-
ken under a resolution of the last session,
appointing commissioners to take measures
to secure return Of the money loaned by
this State to the General Government dur
ing the late war.
Thursday.-A bill to incorporate the
Maryland Farmers Club was passed.
Mr.. KENT, of A. A. county, from the COM
mittee on Claims, made favorable report
on the Treasurer's report.
On motion of Mr.. CARPENTER, the Adju-
tant General of Maryland was directed to
report the condition of the armories at Fre-
derrick and Annapolis.
Mr.. Hook submitted an order directing
the committee on the Constitution to inquire
into the expediency of SO amending the
Constitution as TO allow no county or city
more than four nor less than three delegates.
Adopted by vote of 40 to %.
Also, obtained leave to report a bill to
encourage the apprehension of runaway
slaves, and for the further protection of their
masters rights.
Mr. Cox obtained leave to report bill to
repeal the 4th section of the act of 1912,
ch. n, for the relief of sundry insolvent
debtors.
Mr.. WARE submitted an order directing
the committee on the Constitution to inquire
into the expediency of fixing the representa-
lion on the floor of the House according to
population. Laid on the table.
Mr. CARPENTER, from the committee or
Retrenchments, reported bill providing for
a reduction of the salaries of the Governor
and Secretary of State, to take effect after the
of the term of the present incum-
bents.
Mr.. McLANE moved to refer it to the Sc
lect committee on the Constitution. After
some discussion, it was negatived by vote
Of SO to 39.
Mr. BIsER moved to refer the bill to the
on Grievances and Courts Of JUS
tice. Lost-33 to 81.
Mr.. THOMAS asked that the bill might be
postponed for few days, with a view to
suggest several amendments, which he read,
sale of the Government house,
and repeal of the law requiring the Gov
ernor to reside at the seat of government.
Mr.. LOWE said he should favor post
and desired to amend it by fur
ther reducing the salaries.
After some debate, the question was TAX
EN- upon postponing further consideration of
the bill until the Goth of February, which
was carried by vote of So to 35.
Mr.. VANsANr submitted an order direct
ing the committee on Grievances and Courts
Of Justice to inquire and report whether the
Legislature can. by simple act, constitution
ally regulate salaries and emoluments of
present incumbents of office. A debate took
place upon this order, and it was finally ne
gatived by vote of "a to SO.
Friday-After the reading of the journal,
Mr.. ROBERT H. McKNETT, delegate (Whig)
elect, to fill the vacancy in the Caroline de-
legation, occasioned by the death of Mr..
WHEELER, appeared, qualified, and took his
seat.
Mr.. STEPHEN submitted an order request
ing the Representatives and Senators in
Congress to urge upon Congress the neces-
sity of making the Anacostia Bridge, over
the Eastern branch, to Washington, free
bridge. Passed.
Mr.. JOHNSON reported supplement TO an
act taxing commissions to executors. Laid
over.
Mr.. Cook reported supplement to the
act of 1881, relating to free persons OF color
Laid over.
On motion of Mr.. DUCKETT, the com
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