Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

LIE speaker appointed MeSSrS. Stewart,
Davis, Goldsborough, Hall and Dowell, the
special committee on the Insane Hospital.
Bills Reported. Mr.. Stone, to amend
the primary school system of Charles coun-
ty. By Mr.. Partridge, to empower judges
of courts having criminal jurisdiction to
provide more efectually for the service OF
the process of said courts also to amend
the act relating to the keeping of dockets
for entry of claims against estates of deceas-
ed persons by Registers of Wills.
January 19.-Mr. Waters presented the
report of the President of St. Johns Col
lege, stating that there are at present "
pupils, 10 of whom are educated gratuous-
ly, and of whom 8 will graduate the coming
commencement, &c.
Bill Reported.-By Mr.. Stewart, to pre-
vent the introduction in this State of foreign
lottery tickets.
Mr.. Partridge, Chairman of the Judicial
ry Committee, reported favorably on the bill
more effectually to prevent gambling also,
on the bill relating to nonresident guardi-
ans of wards living out of this State, &c.
January 21.-The Speaker presented a
communication from the State Treasurer in
answer to an order of the House, stating
what officers have paid into the Treasury an
excess of fees over So, 500.
Orders Presented.-By Mr.. Fiery, that
a committee of one from each county and
from Baltimore city be appointed, to whom
shall be referred the resolutions accompany
ing the Governors message to the Legisla-
lures of Massachusetts, Maine and Connec-
ticut relative to the organization of Kansas
and Nebraska, and the general question of
slavery and all, who shall examine and ro-
port thereon. The subject was referred to
the Committee on the judiciary. By Mr..
Smith, of Carroll, that the Comptroller send
a copy of the revenue laws to the Clerk of
each Circuit Court and officers receiving
revenues-adopted By Mr.. Harris, that
the Committee on the judiciary enquire in
to the expediency of amending the laws re-
lating to stays Of executions and supersedeas
adopted.
Resolution Adopted.- the
State Librarian to subscribe for 200 copies
of Stockett, Merrick and Miller's continual
ton of the Digest of Maryland Reports.
The House was engaged during the re-
mainder ofthe day in second reading of bills.
SENATE.
January 14.-The President presented
the annual report of the Charlotte Hall
school.
Bills Reported BY Mr.. Berry to amend
the act establishing constables fees in this
State, also to pay John G. Mullikin, ad-
ministrator, &C., certain State fees due the
estate of Owen Norfolk.
Mr.. Gather obtained leave to report a
bill to carry into effect the 35th section of
the third article of the Constitution.
The Senate adjourned.
January 15.-Petition Presented.-By
Mr.. Hughes, of H. M. B. Mcpherson, a
minor, and John A. Coe, his guardian, and
other citizens Of Charles county, for the pur-
pose therein mentioned.
Leaces to Report BiHs.-By Mr.. Sotho-
ron, to establish an Agricultural College in
Maryland. By Mr.. Semmes, to subject
boats OR other vessels engaged in the trans
portation of coal or other freight on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to a lien for the
ton or repair of said boats.
January 16.-Mr. Schley obtained leave
for the Judiciary Committee to report bill
to repeal the act of 1852, oh. 1873, 1858,
oh. 344, relating to the answers of defend
ants in equity.
Bill Reported.-By Mr. Gather, to carry
into effect the 35th section of the Sd article
of the Constitution in regard to the eligibil-
ity of persons to the offices therein mention
A message was received from the Cover
nor, enclosing resolutions of the Legislature
of Vermont upon the Kansas and Ne
braska bill; the propriety of considering
which was discussed at some length.
Mr.. Sothoron offered an order that the
resolution be forthwith returned to the Gov
ernor, with the request that the same be re-
turned to the Governor of Vermont with a
copy of the Senate proceedings of this day,
which was adopted-ayes, Is, noes, 1.
january 17.-Mr. Berry obtained leave
to report bill for the relief of VIM. Lyles,
collector Of Prince Georges county.
January 18.-Leaoes to Report Bills
By Mr.. Semmes, to authorize the courts to
employ assistant counsel for the State, and
to oblige the County Commissioners and
Baltimore city authorities to compensate
them. By Mr.. Tyler, for registration Of
births, deaths and marriages.
Bills Passed.-To annul the act relating
to constables' fees. To compensate Oelrich
& Lurman for coupons lost in the Arctic.
january 19.-BM Passed.-To amend
the act relating to constables' fees.
On motion Of Mr.. Webster, the Treasur-
er was directed to inform the Senate the a.
mount paid to the various joint committees
to destroy coupons, &c.
Bills Repaired. Mr.. Berry, for the
relief of HI. Osbourne, of Prince Georges
county. Also, for the relief of VIM. Lyles