American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-01-02

Correspondence Of the American Republican,
LEGISLATURE OF MARYLAND.
ANNAPOLIS, Dec. 81, IS4J

LEGISLATURE OF MAR LAND.
ANNAPOLIS, Dec. 81, lS45.
The HOUSE met, and upon calling the roll
there was full attendance of members.
Mr.. Carroll presented a petition from citi-
zens of Baltimore county, to be repaid certain
taxes enormously paid.
Mr. Vansant presented memorial from
Alexander Crawford, of Baltimore relative to
the refunding of certain taxes on bank stocks
MIR. Baughman presented u petition from
Robert Sinclair, Of Baltimore, for reduction
of taxes
These several matters were appropriately re-
ferred.
Mr.. Clagett obtained leave to report bill
in reference TO the permission of free colorcd
persons of Prince Georges county hiring by
the year.
Mr.. Cox reported Il bill to incorporate the
Howard Division of the Sons of Temperance,
of Baltimore city.
MIR. Ware asked leave to report bill sePar-
ating the county clerk and other officers of
Baltimore city and county; but, after some OBJ
lection, 1t was withdrawn, with view first to
try what could be done in reference to the call
of a convention, previous to seeking legislative
reform.
A motion was made to change the reference
of the proposition made yesterday, repeating
the act providing for stamping naturalization
papcGsn-to take it from the Committee on
Elections and refer it to select committee,
Mr.. Bowie opposed the change.
Mr.. McLane desired the subject should 60
TO a select committee. Frauds had been per-
petrated, but he believed the law UnconsLtu-
tionak He referred to the fact Of the failure
to carry its provisions into effect in the late
electors in Baltimore, by the judges of cleo
tons of both political parties.
At this period Message from the Executive
was announced, when VIM. II. Wootton, Sc
cretaty of State, made his appearance within
the bar Of the House, bearing in his arms
huge mass of matter, viz: the annual Message
ofthe Governor and accompanying documents
Eli Duvall, Esq, the Assistant Clerk, in q
clear tone, dlstiAct enunclation, and case o.
manner 30 peculiar TO himself, proceeded to the
reading Of the Message, which occupied up,
wards Of an hour.
The various subjects in the Message were
appropriately referred, and 1000 copies Of il
ordered TO be printed,
The proposition TO change the reference o.
the ''stamp" subject was resumed and
Mr.. Berry offered The following resolution
Resolved, That in the opinion of this House
any distinction between the native and natu.
ralized citizen in the exercise of their consti
tutional rights or privileges, is invidious and
inexpedient, and in direct hostility to the gene.
raj principles Of liberty and equal rights; and
that this said order be referred to the Commit,
tee on Grievances and Courts of Justice, as in.
structons to that committee in all cases 10
which it may apply.
This resolution lays over under rule.
In the SEN ATE-The report of the COM
mttee on the subject of the contested seat in
Frederick between Messrs. Quynn and Ross
was submitted. The testimony is voluminous
1t was ordered to be printed.
Samuel Peace was selected door-keCper.
Mr., Frck obtained leave to report bill
relative to the Bank of Baltimore. Also pre-
scented memorial from the Commissioners 0
Public Schools IN the city Of Baltimore, which
was referred to an appropriate COMMITTEE
The annual Message Of the Governor wa
received and read.
The following is list Of the Standing Com
mHtecs:
On Judicial Proceedings -Messrs Hamilton
Frloh, Blackstone, Matthews and Mccullough
Internal provcmont---Niesars. Gather
B,all, Frick, Constable and Roberts.
Invalid Deeds and Detective Proceedings
hIassrs Blackstone, Fuak, Hamilton unC
Phelps,
'RcvoIuuonary Nassrs. Charles
Townsend, Qlynu, Paran and Roberts,
lnsolycnt Laws essrs. Palmer, Newcomer
Pi.rran, Mopros and QIynn,
LbrIry-Nes-fs. Phelps, Bowie and Con
stable.
Ehgrdys-d Eills-Hossrs Matthew's Palmer
SeHman MUores ana Mccullough.
Personalities. Newcomer Pa:raH an,
Townsend.
Corporatiors--1icss,s Constable, Gather
Bowt, BaaIi and Eiv