Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-02-02

nominated the Hon. Albert Constable. On
motion. Messrs Bell and Gale were appoin-
ed tellers on the par. of the House. The
message as amended was then adopted.
Mr.. Grove, democrat, Of Washington
county, and Mr.. Cochran, whig, of Baltimore,
were the only members absent to-day
The entire Baltimore delegation presen. vo-
ted for Mr.. Devecmon's motion, to lay the
message on the table privious 10 its amend
ment. exciting Mr.. Thomss.
Bills Repeatedly Mr.. Miltimore, to
fix the place and change the time Of hold
ing the term Of the Circuit Court of ST. Ma
ry's county, which was passed by special
order.
Mr.. McKaig offered a message to be sen,
10 the Senate proposing to 60 into the cleo
ton of State Treasurer at one O'Clock on
the 14,h of February, and nominated J. S.
Owens. Mr.. Gale nominated D. Claude,
Esq. The message was then adopted.
January EXHIBITIONS Presented BY
Mr.. Syes.er, from 70 citizens of Williams
por. for prohibi,ory liquor law. By Mr.
Powell, from SO citizens of Worcester coun-
,y, similar petition. By Mr.. Champion,
from 90 citizens Of Ringgold, Washington
county, for prohibitory liquor law to be
submitted to the people next spring. By
Mr.. Cox, from VIM. Matthews, for extra
compensation as special judge. By Mr..
Bonifant, from &c citizens of Montg
county, 10 abolish the office of Stale Chem
list.
Orders Presented BY Mr.. Hagner, that
when the House adjourn it djourn to Mon
day al IL o'clock TO allow the furnace to
be repsired-adop,ed. By Mr.. Devecmon
tina. the Directors on the part of the State
in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Compa-
ny, report to this House in what manner
the $5,O00,000 loen is proposed to be ex-
pended by the Company TO be specially
stated, &C., &C., which was adopted.
Bills Reporled-Mr. Hamble,on report
ed unfavorably on the petition of the ci'i
zens of Kent county for the repeal of the
acl relating 10 the election of supervisors of
roads, &c., (as being UNCONSTITUTIONAL
which was laid on the table.
January 30-The Hon. James Turner,
Of Baltimore county, in the Chair, by the
spointment of the Speaker in HE absence.
Petitions Presenied- By Mr.. Elliott,
from IS citizens of Hartford county for a
prohibi'ory liquor law. By Mr.. McKaig,
from citizens Of AIlegany similar petit
ton. By Mr.. Sspping,on, froms97 citizens
of Frederick county similar petition. By
Mr.. Hsgner, from ]. Owens, and "a others
10 abolish the office of Stale Chemist. By
Mr.. Salmon, from SO citizens of Frederick
county for prohibitory liquor law. By
Mr.. Svester from 81 citizens of district N o.
6, of Washington county. BY Mr.. McKaig,
from Sc citizens Of Cumberland for repeal
of the stamp tax, also, from J. Sprigg, to be
paid for his slave who was murdered.
Bills Repeatedly Mr.. Ford, to amend
the charter of the Mutual Insurance Com
'pany of Baltimore county.
The bill to allow banks to issue notes to
double the amount of capital actually paid
in, was ordered TO third reading.
January 3l.-Mr. Brawner obtained leave
to report bill requiring that the new prom
Use TO take debt out of the slatu,e Of lin
ita,ion shall be in writing.
Mr.. Carr reported bill to abolish the
office Of inspector Of Plaster of Paris in this
State.
Mr.. Brawner reported bill for changing
the course of the Malta W oman landing, a,
or near the point at which the stage road
from Port Tobacco TO Glymont crosses
said run.