Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-12

FROM ANNAPOLIS.
Correspondence of the Sentinel"

readers OF the = Senunel, OF Wnat was
being done in this city by the Represen-
tatives of the people of the State of Ma
ryland Since then both branches of
the Legislature have organized, and have
already cut out some business for future
consideration.
Last Friday the Governor sent in his
message; the reading of which was final
ly got through in the House, after many
efforts, by some Know-nothings, to have
the reading dispensed with. The mes
sage is very interesting public docu-
ment; it meets with general favor, and
every Marylander must feel proud of the
financial condition of his State. The
Governor took every body by surprise in
his strong condemnation of secret oath
bound political societies surprised
that he entertained such sentiments, but
that he should take that occasion to give
expression to them. 1t was amusing to
observe the uneasiness and wincing of
the members of the order while the clerk
read to the House the Governors disap-
probation of all such societies. Howe
yer Objectionable that portion of the mes
sage was to majority of the House, all
remained quiet and orderly until its read
ing was concluded. Immediately after
which the House adjourned over till
Monday, to allow the Speaker an oppor-
tunity to arrange the committees, which
he has completed and reported to the
House.
Speaker Travcrs is a gentleman of We
ny amiable disposition, and has made
many friends by his urbanity and polite
ness. Time and experience will make
him good presiding officer.
On Monday, Mr.. Merrick moved the
reference of certain portions of the mes
sage to the appropriate committees. The
House remained in session but shor
time, and adjourned. The members o
the various committees then met to pre-
pare business for the future action of TIT
House.
On Tuesday, Mr.. Kennedy offered al
: order to refer so much of the Governor
message as relates to secret political so
cieties to select committee, with ful
. power to send for persons and papers
: report to the House whether and wha
y secret political societies are known to cz
: isl in this State, &c.
= This is styled by some as ''taking th
bull by the horns;' and the thanks
: the whole American party are CLAIM
7 ed for Mr.. Kennedy for thus THROWN
&c the gauntlet, and calling upon the G,
&c vernon for such information as he ma
s. have Of the existence Of such societies
le The proposition of Mr.. Kennedy W;
I postponed until to-day, when it was r
le ferred to a committee Of one from eat
ie county.
% At the proper time it will bring up
n very interesting debate, and | will
surprised if this taking the bull by Il
horns" does not prove to be rather an III
Ip pleasant business.
at The Senate's proceedings present b
"a little interest, and business makes b
A. slow progress in that body. When NJ
= Wells was elected President over Ger
ii Gather, it was predicted that before m
6 ny days even those in the majority won
4 feel embarrassed from the absence
" their experienced and accomplished Pr
:. sident, Gen'l Gather. The Senate al
IN the public interest have sustained a gre
&c loss in his defeat. But it is to be no
If ed as Mr. Wells becomes more expel
n enced, he will be more prompt and exp
Al ditious in the performance of his dutic
+ Mr. Wells was elected as a Wing to +
"a Senate, but has since joined the Kno
q pothings, and therefore could not ri
III his vote for his competitor, Gen'l CT
he ther, although the General was about
bo vote for him, which is the custom on
al such occasions.
So much for the influence of Kno
nothingism! 1t breaks down the pie;
er ant and agreeable usages of life, a
e. compels its members, by the SOLE
by nifty and power of an oath, to do I'll
lst which custom has, from time immcmo
IT. al, sanctioned. "
in STANDING COMMITTEES. The folio
~ ing is list of the Standing Commi:tC
of the Senate and House of Delegates
20 Maryland:
Ia SENATE.
we On Finance-AIessrs. Tyler, Walla'
he Hoffman, Bond and Sothoron.
u Judicial Proceedings-Messrs. w
y, lace, Hughes, Schley, Webster a
u Cook.
", Internal lmprovements-Messrs III
lie man, Davis, Bond, Turner and Gath
m On Invalid Deeds and Defective p
10 ceedings-Mcssrs. Berry. Scmmes, Do
n' mis-, Mccullough and Schley.
ne On Insolvent Laws-Messrs. Semm,