Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-02-17
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
ANNAPOLIS, February 8,

MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
ANNAPOLIS, February 8, 1853.
SENATE-Mr. Sothoron presented the report Of
Charlotte Hall School,
The bill for the relief of insolvent debtors was
engrossed.
The bill for the protection of the property of
!ne WE from the debts of the husband, was re-
jected and reconsidered
MIR. kunkel reported bill to Law tax on pri
vate bills. r.
HOUSE OF DELEGArEs-Mr Jenkins presented
petition from citizens of Charles county, for an
additional primary school,
Nlr. Dent obtained leave to report bill to pro-
VIDE for the indexing of the laws from December
lS47 to 1853, inclusive.
MIR Fleming reported bill to incorporate the
Eastern Shore Railroad Company, which was read
and referred, after considerable discussion to the
committee on internal improvement This bill
provides that the road shall extend from the south
ern point OF Somerset county, through or ne ar the
town OF Princess Anne, to some point on the Phi
Iadelphia Railroad, or to the line dividing Mary
land and Delaware
The bill to authorize the Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore Railroad Company to construct
a bridge across the Susquehanna at Havre dc
Grace, came up the order of the day. Mr.
Frazier offered an amendment requiring the bridge
to be built IS feet above water-reected- aves
~, nays 81. Mr.. Stephenson offered an amend
al
avre-de-Grace-adopted. The House adjourn
ed. ...
'..r February 9.
SENArE-Mr. Gather presented the memorial
of sundry citizens of Montgomery county, in ia
vor of the charter or the Railroad from the Dis
trict of Columbia to the Point of Rocks.
The bill to provide for the opening docket by
the Registers OF Wills for the entry of claims
passed by the Registers and Orphans Courts of
this State against deceased persons, was read
second time .l. IT
Mr.. Williams reported bill for the relief of
witnesses summoned to attend courts out of the
county or city in which they reside ....-..-
On motion of MIR. Sellman, the Comptroller was
requested to furnish the Senate statement of the
origin, accumulation, amount and present condi-
ton OF the Tobacco Inspection Fund.
HOUSE OF DELEGATEs-Mr. Hughes submitted
message, to be sent to the Senate. concurrng
in the Senate proposition 10 60 into the election Of
State Treasurer, and proposing Thursday, at l
O'Clock; which was adopted.
Mr.. Baker of Baltimore, obtained leave to re-
port bill more efectually to suppress gambling
in that city. Ill.
The bill to authorize the PHILADELPHIA, Whining
ton and Baltimore Railroad Company to build
bridge over the Susquehana at Havre-de Grace,
came up as the unfinished business Of yesterday
Mr. Fleming moved to postpone the bill till to-
morrow. which was lost. MIR Ricketts, moved
an amendment requiring the draw of the bridge
to be made 80 feet wide instead of 60 feet.
and in the western channel of the river which
was adopted-yeas Al, nays Is. Several other
amendments were offered and acted upon.
February 10.
SENArE.-The bill to establish another court in
Baltimore city was ordered to third reading
Also, the bill to establish the custody of the Great
Seal Of the State. ~" -
The Senate proceeded to the election of State
Treasurer, with the result indicated in the report
Of House proceedings.
HOUSE OF DELEGATEs.-Mr. Smith presented
an order that the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad Company report forthwith to
this House the exact location of the bridge pro-
posed to be erected by them over the Susquehan-
na-adopted. ....
At the hour of one the House proceeded to bal
lot for State Treasurer-James S. Owens. ESQ.,
being the only person placed in nomination. The
tellers reported that the number of voters joint
ballot of both houses was 50, of which James s.
Owens received 81; and that there were IL blanks
The Speaker then declared James S. Owens duly
elected for the ensuing year term.
Mr. Stewart obtained leave to report a bill for
the registration of Births deaths and marriages in
this State.
MIR Baker reported bill more effectually to
prevent gambling. This act provides that every
person who shall use, occupy rent to others any
premises for gambling purposes, shall be fined not
less than 5000 nor more than 81 900 and costs
one-half to the informer and one-haIf to the pub
lie schools. Any dealer assistant at game shall
be fined from S25 to 81 900, and also sent to the
penitentiary from six months to two years, &c.
Any person enticing or inviting another to visit
gambling room shall be liable for all money lost
by him. Other sections provide for the effectual
enforcement of the act.
The bill to amend the charter of the Phadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Com
pany came up. Mr. Landlord moved an addition
al section providing that the company shall paw to
the general school fund of the State IS cents on
every passenger. Mr. Ricketts, offered substi-
tute, making the tax Is cents. which Mr. Lark
ford accepted. Mr. Crout advocated the motion
at length. Mr. Frazier also spoke in favor of it.
Mr. Barnitz opposed the motion.
yes ..... February II.
SENATE-Mr. Sellman presented memorial
from the clerks in the several tobacco warehouses
in Baltimore city, for additional compensation.
The bill to protect the property of the wife from
the debts Of the husband, was laid on the table.
The bill providing for dockets in which to enter
accounts passed by orphans courts and registers
of wills against estates of deceased persons, was
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The bill for the relief of witnesses attending
courts out of the city county in which they re-
side; also, the bill to lay tax on private bills
and to diminish thereby the expenses of the Legis-
lature; were ordered to be engrossed.
HOUSE OF DELEGATEs.-The Speaker present
ed the report of the Clerk OF Charles county, in
relation to the appointment of special Judges.
Mr. Brooke presented petition from citizens of
the 9th district of Prince Georges county, for an
additional primary school.
Mr. Brooke reported bill relating to sales of
real estate made by constabes who have removed
or may hereafter remove from the limits of this
State.
Mr. Willis reported bill to extend the criminal
jurisdiction of justices of the peace in this State
The bill to amend the charter of the Philadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Com
pany came up. MIR Morris moved to strike out
''ffteen cents'' in the section imposing a tax to
that amount on every passenger for the benefit of
the school fund of the State, and insert 'ive -
Rejected-ayes II, nays As. Mr. Fleming moved
to strike out "fifteen'' and insert .ten'' Lost
ayes %, nays 80. Mr.. Stewart moved that the