Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-02-15
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE
sessi OH 1851.
HhRRIsBuRG, Feb. 8.


HoUsE.-Original Resolutions. Goss-
Ter moved that the Committee on Ways and
Means be instructed TO report bill ascer-
tanning and fixing the amount of tax on ton
mage, and all duty on all passengers over the
York and Cumberland railroad, agreeably 10
the charter of the company. After debate
the resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Haldeman moved that the Commite
on Inland Navigation be discharged from the
further consideration of the supplement 10
the York and Cumberland Railroad company,
and that it be referred 10 the Committee on
Corporations. After debate it was disagreed
to.
Mr.. Cassiday moved that this House do not
hereafter consider any petition for divorce,
unless the petition has appended to it an afii-
davit of service of thirty days notice on the
opposite party, of the presentation of the
same and that no depositions will be con-
sidered unless proof OF service Of ten days
notice on the opposite party be given, and
was agreed to-yeas 81, nays 26.
Reports of Committees.-Mr Bonham, (Ju-
diciary,) bill 10 encourage the apprehen-
sion of those who may have committed mur-
der in the first or second degree also, fur
ther supplement TO the act relative to the ac-
knowledging and recording of deeds.
Mr.. Cassidy, Judiciary, with amendments,
a bill requiring Justices of the Peace in crml-
nal cases TO return transcript of their dock
ct also, with negative recommendation a
supplement TO the act for The limitation OF
actions; also, with amendments bill rela'
tive 10 actions on policies of insurance agains
fire.
Mir Bigham, Judiciary, with a negative
recommendation, a bill 10 compel assgnee'
10 settle their account; also, further sup
plement 10 the act TO enable aliens TO pur
chase and hold real estate, with Il negative
recommendation.
Bills in Piace-Nr Feather a supple
ment TO an act entitled Gan Act torevlse th'
Militia system, and provide for the trainin!
= of snch only as shall be Uniformed passe,
the 18th day of April, lSI9.
. Mr. M'Lean, a supplement, to the act regu
lating Banks, 1850.
Mr.. J. Brown, for the incorporation Of IN
Farmers and Mechanics Bank Of Easton,
/ Mr.. Packer, a bill relating to the grantin
e of new trials in the courts of quarter session;
b The Tariff resolution came up in orde
= when Mr.. LaughIin continued his remarks i
5 favor of protection. After he had CONCLUDED
# NJ. Griffin commenced his remarks on III
e subject, when the House adjourned.
FEB. 10.
=, SEYArE-Pctitions, Memorials, and Remo1
straneeS Petitions and memorials were pr
senied for and against the change OF place
holding elections in Blockley township
favor Of an alteration in the constitution
Il as TO extend the right Of suffrage 10 all pc
/ sons without distinction of color for al
9 against the repeal of the kidnapping laws;
- memorial from citizens Of Philadelphia in {
- vor of the passage OF law making coun
=. Offices in tho State House Row salary office
in favor of renewing the charter of the Ed
i, ton Bank against the erection OF the ne
county of Mlahoning; in favor of a law alIo'
ing banks in this Stale TO issue small note
rs in favor of the construction of Il railroad ire
,e Poltsville 10 Philadelphia in favor Of fr
" banking against consolidation.
n. Pennsylvania and the Hoyid's Fu'r.-T
" Senate adopted joint resolution, authorizi
10 the Governor 10 nominate Peter a. Brow
Il. Esq, of Philadelphia, to the Executive Coz
Of millee of the Worlds Fair now sitting
10 Washington, TO proceed TO London 10 atle
to the Fair, and there take charge of The
teresls Of such Penusylvanans AS have sc
ihlther objects for exhibition 10 use his bC
endeavors 10 collect information that may
re useful to US, and 10 make report al the he
is session OF the Legislature.
lie Bills Passsd.-A bill providing for /
er publication Of the Colonial records and 9th
r original papers in the office OF the Secreia
- of The Commonwealth
Il. FEB. II.
d, llousE.-1he Pennsylvania Volunteers. -
Sc the afternoon session, the House passed tna
tn the bill relative to the payment of First a
e. Second Regiments of Pennsylvania Nolu
teers, who served during the Mexican ca
ne palgn,
- FIELD OF CORAL