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MARYLAND r. E.
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 10, 49,

MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 10, 1852.
There was no quorum present in the Senate to-
day, and the House having barely quorum, on
motion of Mr.. kilgour, adjourned
January 90.
SENATE.-Nothing doing in the Senate to-day.
HOUSE OF DELEGATEs.-Mr. Crout asked leave
70 bring In bill charging the powers and Jurls-
dctlon OF the Orphans Courts of the State. giving
them power to sell real estate for the payment Of
debts, and for the distribution among heirs, which
was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
MI Hughes, from the Committee on Elections,
reported that no testimony had been presented
TO them on behalf OF MIR. Worthington's claim to
seat, and confirming their former report of tie
IN Frederick county, which report was adopted.
On motion OF Mr.. Stephenson, of Hartford coun-
ty, the Committee on Elections were requested to
inquire INTO the propriety Of electing collectors Of
tax by the people.
Mr.. Stephenson, of Hartford, offered the follow
ing order That the Treasurer of the State report
to this House, at an early q day as possible. the
period at which the debt of this State will become
due the rate of interest thereon the purpose for
which the debts were contracted; the place of
payment of the interest thereof and the place of
payment of the principal when due-which was
adopted.
The bill appropratng $50 900 to pay the officers
and members and other necessary expenses of the
House, came up, when, on motion of Mr. Coale
the words s'and other necessary expenses were.
Istricken out.
A long debate sprung up as to the framing of the
BILL so as too meet the requirements of the Con-
stitution in relation to appropriations of money.
The bill received some slight amendments, and
was read third time, passed, and sent to the
Senate.
The report of the Committee Oh Elections in re-
aton to the contested seat from Baltimore county,
between Mr.. Bosley and Mr.. Turner, was made
the special order of the day for tomorrow.
The House then adjourned. ..
January 81.
SENATE.-Mr. Grason, Chairman of the Com,
mttee on Finance, reported, with an amendment
the bill for the removal of the records of the East
ern Shore Court of Appeals to Annapolis, which
was agreed to, and the bill ordered to be engrossed
Mr.. SOthOron communicated to the Senate the
indsposition of Col. Lloyd, the President of the
Senate. Col. Hugh Ely unanimously elected
President pro tenn, by ballot.
The bill from the House of Delegates to pay
the members of the Legislature, was read first
time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Weber reported bill to provide for the
printing of the General Assembly, which was read
a first time and ordered to be printed.
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATEs.-Mr Jenkins presented
a memorial from teachers and trustees of schools
in Charles county, praying for relief.
Mr.. Dent prentcd the memorial Of Jesse C. Bur-
roughs, of St. Mary's county, praying for relief;
referred to Committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Davis presented memorial from sundry
merchants, mechanics and others, of Baltimore
city, praying that the passage of an exemption law
may not affect contracts already made.
On motion of MIR. Stewart, it was ordered that
the Speaker be directed to issue his warrant for
new election for delegate in Frederick county.
l. Mr.. Dent obtained leave to bring in a bill to au-
thorize single magistrate to take acknowledge
| orfc nfIn dc Hpncn har ftxrn
trates now required. Referred.
A message from the Senate REFERRED con-
curing in the House proposition to appoint joint
committee, to contract for the printing of the laws,
and appointing, as Senate Committee, Messrs.
Weber, Sellman, and keene.
The Speaker presented a communication from
the Treasurer, transmitting the accounts of sever
al colleges, academies, and schools in the State,
which was referred to the committee educ alton.
The report of the Committee Elections. so
far relates to Baltimore county, was then taken
up. Mr. Wyse made statement to the House
that the return Judges of Baltimore county, after
their report had been sent to the Governor, by
which Mr. Turner was returned elected, discover
ed an error made by themselves in the addition of
the votes, which when corrected, elected MIR. Bos
ley instead of Mr.. Turner by majority of four
teen votes.
Mr. Turner addressed the House, stating that
he felt it to be his duty to occupy his seat until the
question was determined by the House and thank
ing the members for the many courtesies extended
to him.
The report of the committee that Mr.. Bosley
was entitled to the seat, was then adopted. MIR.
Turner then rose and took leave of the Honse.-
Mr.. Bosley was called upon to qualify, but was
not present.
On motion of Mr. Wyse, 1000 copies of the re-
port of R. J. Brent, Esq, of the trial of Cashier
Runaway, were ordered to be printed for the use
of the House.
The House adjourned.
January %.
SENArE.-The bill to provide for the removal
of the records of the Eastern Shore Court of APP
peals was passed.
The bill to pay the per diem and mileage of the
members and officers of the House was taken up
and amended by providing for the other necessary
expenses.
The Senate then proceeded to draw ballots for
the classification of the Senators. In addition to
those Senators whose terms expire in two years,
the following four counties form the number OF
Senators whose terms expire in four years, viz:
St. Mary's, Frederick, Washington and Queen
Anne's counties drew ballots to go out at the end
Of two years, in accordance with provision OF
the Constitution, requiring one-hah the Sena-
tors elect to go out at the end of two years, and
the other half at the end of four years.
The result of the above is as follows:
Counties whose Senators hold their seats for two
years st. Mary's, Wing: Frederick, Democrats
Queen Anne's, DEM Washington, (Eacanto
Montgomery, Wing, Calvert, Dem; Somerset.
Wing; Anne Arundel, Dem; Caroline, Demi
Charles, Wing Prince George s, Wing.
The Senators from the remaining counties OF tile
State hold their seats for four years, viz -BaltI-
more city, Dem; Baltimore county, Dem; How
ard Whig; Carroll, Wing; Allegany, DEM; iiar~
ford, Wing; Cecil, DEM; Kent, Wing Talbot,
Dem: Dorchester, Wing Worcester, Dem
The Senate then proceeded to ballot for State
Librarian Henry E. Bateman elected.
| The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATEs.-Nr. Brooke offered an
order, that all bills which have been or may be in
troduced into the House to allow sherffs, collec-
tors SC. further time to complete collections, be
| in all cases referred to the committee on the judi
ciary, with view to general legislation on the
subject and that they be directed to report by the
! Grsf of March which Was adnrted