Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-08


NJ. Anth,ny presented resolution TO
remit portion of tax of town Of Johnson
rca AMI referred to the Committee on
Finance.
Petition of Commissioners of Newport
Asylum to build bridge concurred.
The Senate took up the bill in relation to
taxes, which was discussed by Messr-. Lu-
ther, Eame., Anthony, Frances, Burlin-
game, Taylor, Hall, Gould and others, ard
after considering several sections, ad-
iourned.
ArrFRSSoN.
The Senate resumed the consideration of
the tax bill several sections were passed
Adjourned.
THURSDAY Morning Feb. l.
IIoUsE.-Mr Greene, from the Commit
tee on Finance, reported resolutions dis.
charging Martin A. Snow and George s.
Dow from their liabilities upon certain re-
cognizanccs ; which were road, and, after a
long discussion we're ordered to lie on the
table.
Subsequently, on motion Of Mr. Dixon,
the resolution relating to Martin a. Snow
was again taken up, and, after a statement
by the Sheriff Of the county of Providence,
was unanimously passed.
Mr.. Spencer moved that the House re-
sumo the consideration of the resolution
dischargng George s. Dow from recog-
nizance. The motion prevailed, and after
statement BY Mr.. ex-Attorney General Bur-
ges,as to the mer,orious character of the pc.
titoner, tn resolution was read and passe'.
Mr.. Borden, pursuant to previous notice,
introduced "an act concerning the appoint
ment OF police constables in the town of
Tiverton !" which was read twice, and re-
ierred TO the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Anthony gave notice that he should
tom ,rrow or Oh some subsequent day, ask
leave to introduce ian act in relation to
slaughter houses"
A Communication was received from the
Commissioner Of Public Schools, inviting
the members of the House to visit the State
Normal School. The House voted to ac-
cep, the invitation.
Mr.. Allen introduced a joint resolution
declaring, that when the General
Assembly adjourns on Friday, the 9th
inst, it will adjourn TO meet according to
law; which was read, and unanimously
adopted
Adjourned until o'clock, p. m.
AFTERNOON.
Mr.. Dixon from the Committe on the
Judiciary, reported ian act concerning the
appointment of police constables in the
town of Tiverlon !" which was read and
passed.
Mr.. Dickson, from the Committee on The
Judiciary, TO which was referred "an act
authorizing justices of the peace in the
town of Tiverton to publish ana join per-
sons in marrisse," reported it back to the
House not recommended.
A long discussion ensucd, in which the
bill was supported by Mcssrs, Borden, Ii
tus, Walker, and c. Whipple, and opposed
by dessrs. Duriec, Osborn, Tillinghas, and
Spencer.
Mr.. Durlee moved that the bill be ind"i
nately postponed which motion prevailed
/ by decided voice.
A resolution cam, dowR from The Senate,
continuing until the next ses ion OF the
General Assembly, with an ord,r OF notice,
the petition OF H,rvey, Chance and Others
! for division of the town of Smithfield !;
which was read and passed in concurrence.
! Mr.. Johnson, of Provide, ce, pursuant to
| previous notice, Introduced "an act in rela.
ton to the election of the school committee
in the city Of Providence !" which was read
twice, and referred to the Committee on
: Education.
/ Adjourned.