Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-01-20

on Convlcts Petitions,
Petition OF John Carr for remission e
fine and costs. Received and referred
10 Committee on Finance.
MIR. Cranston gave notice that one
week from 10 day at | | o'clock, A. NJ,
he should move that the House invite
the Hon. Senate TO Join the House IN
Grand Committee Tor the purpose OF
electing United States Senator.
Vote Of the town of Newport in ReIa-
ton to he construction of bridge from
Coasters Harbor Island to Rhode Is
land Received and referred to Com.
mitiee on Corporations.
An act tor the encouragement Of in
telligence and for The protection OF
housekeepers. Read and referred to
Committee on the Judiciary.
MIR. Padelord gave notice that to-mor-
70 he should introduce an act 10 en-
large the powers Of the town meetings
and town council Of the town OF Grams.
ton.
Annual Report Of the Commissioners
OF the Providence and Worcester Rail
road Company, giving detailed ac-
count OF lis receipts and expenditures.
Received and referred to Committee OH
Corporations
Several accounts against the S ate
were received and referred 10 the Com.
nitlee on Accounts.
The Committee on the Judiciary re-
ported an act regulating Junk shops
Read and passed.
Petition of A Aibert A Hall, for liberty
TO manufacture and sell grape wine for
medicinal and sacramental purposes on
ly. Petitioner haG leave TO withdraw.
Petition Of City OF Provide c- for
power 10 levy "A por. duty on vessels
entering the harbor. Indefinitely post
poned.
An act in amendment of an act IN re-
latioR to crimes and punishment. Inde-
finitely postponed.
Petition OF William Fales and others,
OF Bristol, praying that the crime Of
murder may be punished with DEATH
Petitioners had leave TO withdraw.
An act in relation TO appeals in crimi-
inal causes, within the jurisdiction of
Justices Of the peace. Read and pass
ed.
An act in amendment of an act con
cetuing crimes aud punishment. Read
aud passed.
Petition of Thomas NJ rurgess ana
others, of Providence, praying that the
crime Of murder may he punished with
death. Petitioners had leave 10 with
draw.
MIR. Cranston introduced the Joint
resolution Of which he gave notice yes
tcrday, Tor the adjournment of the Geti-
eral Assembly Oh Ihe'29th January in
siant. Read and laid on the table.
Adjourned I'LL ~ o'clock tomorrow
mcrnlnS.
THURSDAY MoRSiSG, Jan. l3.
ScNATE.-The Senate met at ~ o.
clock. His Excelency the Governor IN
the Chair.
Petition Of Joseph b. Harris and 9th
crs for the rriIrt OF convlcts Nos. li6,
III, l7S, l79 and $50, persons convict
ell for stealing oyslcIs. from the JudIcl
airy Committee, recommending dn act
for their unconditional release.
After debate, IN which many OF TIE
Senators took part, the act WAS amend
ed requiring them to pay all costs OF
prosecution and conviction, as Il condI-
,ion of their release and restoration TO
their civil rights.
Resolution instruciing the Sheriff. to
provide suitable place for the sltlings
Of the Supreme Court, during the ses-
sion of the General Assembly. Passed
in concurrence.
Adjourned to 10 o'clock, tomorrow
morning.
Houss.-The House met AT 10 o'clock,
the Speaker in the chair.
A resolution was passed. allowing JUS
tces OF the peace in the several towns
who have neglected 10 make their re.
turns according to law, until the third
Monday in February next TO make said
returns.
Mr.. Sheffield gave notice Of an act tn
prevent the accumulation oi surplus
profits in Savings Institutions.
Petition Of VIM. Anthony and others
VS.. Rhode Island Turnpike Co. Con.
tinued with an ordder vi notice.
Act in relation to School Committee
in Portsmouth, aud Llite Compton,
Laid upon the table.
Act in relation 10 the evasion oi tolls
on Turnpike Roads. Indefinitely post
poned.
On motion OF Mr.. Crans'on the use Of
the Hall OF Representatives was grant
ed To Rev. Tomas Williams, on Tues
day evening next Tor the purpose OF de
lyerinr discourse upon Daniel Web
ster.
MIR. Cranston called up his Joint reSo-
luton Tor the ad adournment oil the Legs
laturc on the 29th inst, ana urged lis
passage.
Mr.. f. Brown objected to lie p usage
of The resOutIuu ut thls tlhe. lie
thought II WAS useless. When the bus
mess of the session is closed we shall
po home. whether the resolution Is pass
III or not.
Alter some further debate. the ques-
ton was taken ana the resolution lost
without "A division.
MIR. Ctanstun moved n call Of The
House, but OIL division, only fee mem.
bcrs voted ia favor ol call
Mr. Davis inquired Tor Tie act Tor ,hc
more ciTccrual Suppression Of uppllng
shops, which was TO be Introduced to-
day.
Nr. Barstow said il WIS not quite
prepared. but II the House would remain
IN session unil It's usual time Of a lourn.
mcnt, he should be prepared To present
u.
Mr.. Cranston thought the House had
better remain ~ session ana get the
bll before IT,
Mr. Sheffield suggested an adjourn
mont until 3 o'clock thus afternoon.
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