Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-16
WHOLE NO. l,I4I.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
MAY ssIoN.

was read and approved.
I Messrs. George H. Browne, of Glouces-
ter, and Thomas Davis, Of North Provi-
dencc, were qualified, and took their seats
II The special committee to whom was re-
ferred the Rules Of the House, reported
last years Rules, with several amend
menls, which were read and adopted.
Mr.. Cranston presented The Report Of
the General Treasurer, which was receiv
ed and referred to the committee Oh Fin
\ ance
Il The Committee 10 whom was referred,
at the las, session, the subject OF enlarging
the Providence County Jail, reported a
/ plan for the same, with resolution
Several petitions and accounts were re-
civ, d and referred 10 the appropriate COM
miltees.
The Speaker announced tie following
\ Standing Committees -
4 Convcis' Petitions. w. Il.
Il Spencer, Blodget, Porter, X. Harris.
Mitia.-Rathbone Perry, Fiske, c.
Harris, Dana.
Accounts Sheldor, Turner, Gorham,
p Spencer, F. II. Smith.
Real Estate e H. Hazard, ID. s. Har-
ris, WdrdweIl, d. S. Allen, Gavtt.
Finance .--Hutchins, Bowen, X. G.
Hazard, Finch, F. Brown.
Judiciary. Boswor,h, Ames, Crans,on,
Updike, George II. Browne.
Agriculture Hopkins, Of Eos
ter, J. Anthony, Chase, Stcere.
Corporations.-Henry Anthony, Ames,
Saunders, Eldred, Arno't.
! Education. .-Updlke, Hall, Lapham,
Davis, Sisson.
Il Executive Communications. Sheffield,
Il T. III. Hazard, Kenyon, Tourtellot, Ellis,
Il State Properly Malhewson, Weaver,
! Higgins, Clarke, Greene.
/ Unfinished Business.-Cranstoa, Hold
! en-, Collins, A. Harris, Say'es.
II factures.-Saunders, Potter, Hig-
gings, Davis, Mallory.
II The salary of the Governor and Lieut.
| Governor for the last year were voted
X Petitions of John w. Richmond, relative
! to The Cd State Debt, read and laid on the
| table.
! Rcpor, of the Inspector Geseral Of Beet
and Pork, received and communicated to
the Senate.
/ A vote passed tha, when the House ad-
| iourn, it adjourn to meet in Newport on tho
! frs, Monday of August
The House adjourned to o'clock
"Wednesday Afternoon.
II The House me, at o'clock.
1 A resolution was Introduced declaring II
| inexpedien, to increase the Banking capi-
| cal of The State, without making the stock
holders personally liable ; received and
| laid on the table.
Petitions of William w. Hoppin, ct. al,
! for &C, of incorporation of The State Bank,
a, Providence Henry Holden, ct. ais, ioI
act Of incorporation as the Providence Boot
and Shoe Manufacturing Company grant
! ed and acts passed
/ Mr.. Perry gave notice his intenu 10
| Introduce, tomorrow, a bill separating
! Probate business from the duties Of Town
/ Councilmet, in Newport and au.horslng
the appointment of Judge Of Pro- ate,
h THURSDAY Morning.
/ The House met a, 10 o'clock. The
Journal of yesterdays proceedings was
read and approved.
n Petition of Charles Randall, Guardian.
I for sale Of Real Estate, received and re-
ferred.
II Mr.. Crans,on introduced an act amend
ING the charter of the Island Cemetery,
which was read and referred
4 Mr.. Perry intro luced an act authorizing
the appointment of a Judge of Probate for
Newport, which was received and referred
/. Mr.. Hazard Of Prov introduced an act
relative to Jurors, and also an act for the
relief Of poor prisoners, which were re-
ceiyed and referred.
I Petition Of Nathan Warren, Jr. To adopt
child granted and act passed.
\ Ills Eycclency the Governor and Sen
ate were iayied to join the House for the
purpose Of proceeding in tho election; TO
II invitation was accepted.
IN GRAND COMMITTEE.
\ Gov. Anthony stated that the TWO lious-
cs had joined in Grand Committee for the
purpose of proceeding in the election Of ot-
fcers for the ensuing year. The follow
ing officers were then elected -
CLERKS SUPREME COURT.
NEWPORT CouSTY WIN. Gilpin.
PRoupEScE CoUsTY. Waller Paine, Jr.
BRlsroL CouSTy.-N Nlassedore l. Ben
ne;
KFsr CouSTY.-Jweph j. Tillinghss,
wAsulSGros CousrY.-Powell Helme.
. CLERKS COURTS OF COMMON PLEAS
, NEWPORT CouSTY. Daniel &. Denhsm
Pr,vipfscE CouSTY.-John w Smith
RsfsroL CorSrY -- Nsssadore ]. Ben