Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-03-02

character Of the distinguished deceased, but,
sto offer the spontaneous homage of AmerI-
l can hearts TO the memory of one, who, as al
gscholar, statesman, a patriot, and man,
shas, by his long and faithful devotion to his
l Country, ever won her love and gratitude,
sand, diving as he lived, in her service, clams
her deepest sorrow.
! find be it unanimously resolred, That this
General Assembly sincerely condoles with
sMrs Adams, in her bereavement of him
swhose public worth was equalled by his
private and domestic virtues; but feel thai
.lhere is consolation in knowing that as a
Christian he could look upon ''the last Of
searlh and be content"
i find be IL unaniDous7y reso7red, That the
governor Of this State be requested to trans
smit TO Mrs. Adams copy Of these reS"iu-
<,ions.
The following bills were passed:
A bill supplemental to bill to provide for
alhe recap,ure Of fugitive slaves.
A bill entitled an act supplemental to an
\ act for the better regulation of apprentices.
The House rejected the bill to repeal an
] ac, to prevent frauds in mortgages and bills
sof sale.
MIR. Howard submitted the following
message to the Senate which was adopted;
Gentlemen of he SenGte-Having heard
! with sincere regret the announcement OF the
Sdeinise of the Hon. JOHN Quincy ADAMS,
/ we propose, in addition to The resolutions
aalreadv passed, should ii meet with the con-
- ~, bo,.r,b!o hcIy n nrOppPI
I to Washington for the purpose OF paying
a,he last sad tribute Of respect to one who
{ has so eminenty devoted his life to the ser
Svice of his country, and in whom we have
Never seen evinced those qualities which be-
Ncome the Christian, Patriot, and Statesman.
Eve propose Joint committee TO make pre-
9Iiminary arrangements, and have appointed
aon the part of this House Messrs. to
sco-opera.e with those 10 be appointed by
Hyonr honorable body.
3 Mr.. HowARD moved that the Speaker fill
R,he blank with five members of the House
Eand that the Speaker constitute one OF SAID
Acomm,tee. Adopted.
u The committee was then appointed as
Hfollows Nessrs. BLACKSTONE, (SPeakerl
HHowARD, DORSEY, Owens, HoPPER.
q A message was now received from the
GSena,e concurring in the message from the
EHouse relative to the proprety of proceed
Hing to Washington for the purpose of pay
Hing a last sad tribute to the memory OF TIT
Hillus,rous dead-snd stated that Messrs
ECAREY, CLAKE and GATHER had been ap
Hpoin,ed to confer with the gentlemen ap
Is pointed by the House.
Then, on motion Of Mr.. WARE, the Hous'
Hadiourned until O'Clock, P. NJ. for TIT
+ purpose of receiving the report of said com
Emttee.
5 o'clock, p. M-The House met for tn
Hpurpose of receiving the report of the join
.e..,.e--..~...sz -nseIspeI
! of the Legislature proceeding to Washing
ton for the purpose of participating in th
e. !uneral obsequies of Ex-President ADAMS.
n Resolutions were adopted inviting TIT
,EGovernor: Secretary of State and the officer
Hof the two Houses to accompany the mem
Hbers of the Legislature A resolution wa
Halso adopted, that the Treasurer pay to th
Hnembers and officers named The amount o
4 one days per diem, for delraying the ex
Expenses thus to be incurred.
\ in the Senate the resolutions were receiv
Aed from the House and concurred in.
h Both Houses then adjourned to meet to
amorrow morning at half past Z o'clock.
q SATURDAY, Feb &C.
3 The House and Senate met at the appoint
led hour. At eight o'clock the members OF
B,he House and Senate, preceded by the Scar,
Hgeant-atArms, the Chapains, and the Spea.
Hker Of the House, moved in procession te
q the depot.
SENATE.
MONDAY, Feb 81.
r communication was received from Go
svernor Thomas, endorsed son Executive
: business"
Il TUESDAY, Feb. 90.
q The Senate merely met and adjourned
aover until tomorrow.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 90.
A communication was received from the
sGovernor on Executive business.
q The Senate rejected the bill imposing a
TAX on collateral inheritances, sc.
The Senate then went into Executive SEES
! sion.
q THURSDAY, Feb. "a.
I A communication was received from the
gGovernor on !sExecutive business"
I Mr.. CARTER rose and announced that in
s,elligence of the death of JOHN Quincy
ADAMS had just reached the seat of Govern
I ment Whereupon, on motion Of Mr.. Car
tier, it was ordered. that the Senate hear With
! profound regret of the death OF ExPresidenl
q john QUINCY ADAMS; and to testify respect