American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-02

fort was rejected by a vote of i5 yeas to
4S nays.
Public property. The resolutions ayjpointhls.
Rchd. Swan, O.. G.. Brewer and DTvia Caid.
well, commissioners, to cause repairs 10 the
State House, purchase fire engine, &c, and
approprating $4,000 for that Pnrpose; was
passed.
Bills passed Incorporating tie Baltimore
Southern packet Company (roul the Senate
Incorporating the Commercial Mutual Insur-
ance company of Maryland. Repeating so
| much of an act as prohibits the taking the be-
nefit Of the insolyent saws in cases of fires, &c.
(trom the Senate.) Incorporating the Patap-
! co Division Of tho Sons of Temperance. A
supplement- TO m act taxing bond and stock is
sues OF Baltimore. Incorporating Frederick
Division No IS ofthe Sons of Temperance.
! Incorporating the Uncus Tribe of the Improv-
ed On der Of Red Men Of the State Of Mary
land. Creating new election district in Car
roll co. Relative to primary schools in Z.
Gesrges co. In favor of VIM. Mccullough,
OF Cecll co.--(Senate bill.) For the protec-
/ ton OF oysters. To protect wild fowl in the
head waters of the Patapsco. Reducing the
salary of the State Librarian from S 600 to
$500. This may be considered a little singu-
! lar inasnuch as by esoution passed few days
previous the duties Of this office werer increas-
ed. Indeed, if he were made general super
intendent Of the public property, with good
salary, it would be economy to the State, for
| it is self-evident that the venerable old State
! House, at least, is rapidly decaying for the
want al proper care,
| The SENATE agreed to-day to strike off three
names, as reported to have voted for Mr.
| Quyrn, alleged to be aliens, in the case of the
Lao, tod ,f 81
county. The matter stands thus, at present.;
but, in the language Of iacetous friend, the
honorable occupant Of the seat might as well
"put on his ascension robe " At least SO goes
public opinion give none, either as to the
merits or dement's of the case.
A bill from the House, relative TO tho free
people Of color of st. Mary CO., was rejected;
also, bill taxing distrbutive shares, Sc; also,
bill making stocks and funded debts liable to
attachment.
And passed the following House bills: Tax
ing the commissions of trustees and recelv-
ers. Taxing nonresident insurance compan-
les. Making valid deed from Cashier Hughes. |
Dlvorcing Richard Adams, of Talbot CO. from
his wife. In favor of the collector of Charles |
co. In favor of Windford Norton, of Mont
gomery co. In favor Of Rebecca Stanton, of
Calvert co.
Adjourned TIL Monday morning.
Baltimore appointments. the Senate to-day |
confirmed The nominations, civil and others, |
for Baltimore city; except Messrs. Landlord |
and Ford, as lumber inspectors-these lie over.
City Ne,os The sleigh-bells are jngling to-
day. The snow, which commenced falling |
early last night, is now some six inches in
depth. The weather very cold.
| hearit currently mentioned that Mr.. Black
stono, Senator from ST. Mary's CO., will re-
sign his seat at the close of present session.
A delegate from the Eastern Shore, ensnar-
ed in the meshes of matrimony few days ago,
has brought his beautiful bride to this city. The
chivalrous dooT.keeper, Mr. S. Wilmington, is
absent on a similar expedition. And if re-
ports may be relied upon, few more cases Of
the same sort may come off soon. The city is
alive with beauty and fashion, and the hall Of
legislation daily cheered by the bright eyes and
Smiling faces of lovely woman.
ANNAPOLIS, Feb. q, 1916.
afternoon Session. The HOUSE, met at o.
clock aud proceeded with the conventional
qu stion, in committee Of the whole, (hlT. |
Shellman, in the cbair.) Mr. Bowie spoke a.
boat three hours in opposition 10 the bill, but
favored repeal of the 59th article of the Con- !
sttution, as All obstacle in the way Of the call |
OF a convention TO amend that instrument.
The SENATE met at 4 o'clock and had un-
der consideration tho case Of the contested |
seat. Nothing of importance done.