Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-04-07
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
ANNAPOLIS, March 90, 1853.

'~e~ s"S sotc VI TIC SIdte, al the next election.
1or or against the granting of licenses for the sale
OF intoxicating drinks.
lhe oili to facilitate the assessment of stocks of
banks, &c., in Baltimore city, was ordered to be
printed. ~ 10
The report of the judiciary committee upon the
I'e"otia' OF Dr. Allen Thomas was made the or
ger OF the day for Tomorrow
Bill Reported.-By MIR. Williams to regulate the
imprisonment, in lieu ofsecurty for fines and COSTS
OF persons convicted OF offences who have remov-
"a their trials from Baltimore city to the Circuit
Courts.
Bills Passed-To enlarge the jurisdiction of JUS
uces OF the peace in attachments, to promote dis
patch in cases before them and to limit the issuing
OF writs Of certiorari. To refund to s. H. Beall
certain State taxes.
The Senate went into executive session.
HOUSE OF DELEGArEs-Present as members.
The bill creating lien upon vessels for work
done and materials furnished, was discussed at
length and postponed till Tomorrow.
The bill for the better regulation of the free
eolored people of this State was under considera
ton.
March 30.
SENArE.-BiH Repeatedly Mr.. Williams, Civ
ing the assent of the Legislature to such plan as
may be adopted by the President of the United
States for supplying Washington city with water
from this State.
One thousand copies of the report in the case
OF DR.. Allen Thomas were ordered to be printed.
Bills Passed-For the more effectual suppression
of crime. For the removal of causes depending
in the high court Of chancery.
message was received from the House, ask
ing the Senate to recede from the amendments al
luded to in the report of House proceedings
which was under discussion when this letter closed
The Pilot LG,rs.-The committee on the bill for
modification of the pilot laws, have, under the
powers given them by the House, summoned ten
merchants from Baltimore, five on each side of the
question, to give evidence before them upon the
subject. They have also called for the account
of the board of pilots. and other papers. The
committee has its meeting tonight
House OF DELEGArEs.-Present, 48 members
Petitions Presumably Mr.. Dent, from the 81
Mary's Savings Institution, for reduction of its
capital stock.
The bill making appropriations for the support
Of Government, with the Senate amendments. was
taken up. The House refused, after an exended
debate, by very decided vote, Gao to S. to as
sent to the Senate amendments Withdrawing from
the sinking fund Sl3,660, the interest of certain
cancelled bonds belonging to that fund
The bill for the better regulation of the free
coiored population of this State was under discus
sion.
..r.. March 81.
SExArE-The Senate refused to recede from its
amendments to the general appropriation bill, af-
fecting the sinking fund, which were rejected YES
terday by the House.
Bills Passed.-For the suppression of obscene
and licenious publications. To authorize trustees
and others to sell script other evidences of debt
against the Chesapeake and Ohio canal company.
In executive session the Senate confirmed seye-
raj of the appointments heretofore reported.
House OF DELEGATEs.-Present SIS members.
Orders Presented-By Mr. Broadwater,-that it
is the sense Of this House that the reading of bills
THROUGH cannot he diSnenSed with pla IL,
termined by three-fourt ofthe members present.
Adopted. By Mr.. Baker, of Bait the House
meet hefeafter at eleven o clock A. NJ, and ad-
io9sn al tMo and meet a a, four 6,,ssos ara
adjourn at six P. NJ, except on Saturdays. Adopt
Bills Reported.-By Mr.. Morris, to prevent
frauds in the elections of corporations, &c. By
Mr. Dent providing for the bridge at Great Mills,
St. Mary's county. ..s:
Wyse, Landlord and Richardson, were appointed
to meet committee of the Senate in relation to
the general appropriation bill.
.. ie.. April /.
SEMArE--Cn motion Of Mr.. Kunkel, a message
was sent to the House, agreeing to committee
of conference upon the general appropriation bill,
and naming Messrs. kunkeI, Farnandis and Ely
on the part of the Senate.
Mr.. Williams obtained leave to report bill to
incorporate the Cape Lookout Pavilion Company.
MIR. kunkel reported favorably ON the bridge
bill. Mr.. Williams moved that 1t be made the or
der of the day for Friday next. which was lost,
and the bill was laid on the table.
At this stage of the proceedings, message was
received from the House, announcing the death of
Henry M. Goodwin, late member from Caroline
county.
On motion of Mr. Willis, of Caroline county,
message in reply was returned, and Mr. Willis
was appointed to join the committee Of the House
in taking the remains to his late residence, with
leave to take with him the Doorkeeper of the Sc
nate, who is also from Caroline county.
On motion of Mr.. Keene, an order was adopted
that the Senators wear the usual badge of mourn
ing for thirty days, and the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGArEs-The Speaker laid be-
fore the House communication from the Cover
nor of Pennsylvania, conveying resolutions of the
Legislature Of that State to the Governor and Le-
gislature of Maryland, when they visit the line of
railroad between Harrisburg and Baltimore, to
extend their visit to Harrisburg, as the guests of
that commonwealth, which was referred to Sc
lect committee.
MIR. Duvall, Of Prince Georges, arose and an
nounced the death of Henry M. Goodwin, ESQ.,,
late delegate from Caroline county, which event
occurred this morning, at six O'Clock, at his lodg-
ings, in this city, after an illness of ten DAYS, Of
bilious pleurisy.
Mr. Thomas, of Queen Anne's, offered resolu
tons expressive of the regret of the House at this
affective dispensation of Divine Providence, and
a sympathy with the bereaved widow and family
of the deceased that the members wear the usual
badge of mourning for thirty days that com
mittee be appointed to take charge of the remains
of the deceased and convey them to his family and
late home in Caroline county; and that the Spea-
ker transmit copy of the resolutions to his widow
Mr.. Morris, of Baltimore city, seconded the re-
solutions, and spoke In eloquent language of the
character of the deceased. Mr.. Frazier, of Dor
chester, followed, when the resolutions were u
unanimously adopted and Messrs. Thomas, of
Queen Anne's, Willis of Talbot, Frazier of Dor
chester, Davis, of Baltimore city, Parran. of Cal
vert, and Broadwater, of Worcester, were ap-
pointed the committee.
On motion Of MIR. Davis, message was sent to
the Senate apprisng them of the sorrowful event
and inviting them to unite with the House in pa v.
ing the proper tribute of respect to his memory.
The flag was displayed at balf-mast on the State
House. by order of the Sneaker