Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-01-20


were ruled for the reasons to be assigned
FOR not voting for other than actual vo-
lence; but the memorial states respect
fully that it was for the reason that they
regarded the election as a mere farce and
mockery. All of which was referred to
the committee on elections.
Orders Presented. by Mr. Dennis,
that the committee on the judiciary DO
instructed to inquire into the expcdiency
of reporting bill to authorize judgments
to DC entered up in civil cases when the
verdict is endorsed by two-thirds or less
than the full number Of twelve-adopted
BY Mr.. Gordon, that the special com
mittee appointed on the case of Henry
5. Stump have leave to act in coujunc-
ton with the committee appointed by tho
Sonate-adopted
BY Mr. Stake, that the Adjutant Gem
eral give John Harrigan, an old reyolu-
tionary soldier, of Washington, gun
adopted. BY Mr.. Dennis, of Somerset,
that tho committee on judiciary be in
structed to inquire into the expediency
of reporting bill to give the State, in
all cases Of presentment or Indictment,
the same right Of challenge with the ac-
cused.
Leaces 10 report BUs.-By Mr.. Nor
gan, to appropriate money to arm the
Riley Rife Company of St. Mary's coun-
ty BY Mr.. Kraft, for the security Of
debts. BY Mr.. Brisco, to regulate man
omissions Of slaves in this State By
Mr. Harding, to establish primary
school system in Montgomery county
By Mr.. Brsscoe, for the relief of James
Anderson, county surveyor Of Montgo-
merry county. by Mr. Griffith, making
it penal to adulterate guano or other ag-
ricultural fertilizers. BY Mr. Briscoe,
more particularly to define the powers
and duties Of the commissioners Of pub ?
lie works.
THE NEW CODE.
A message was received from the
Senate with the bill cnacting the code Of
revised laws, which was read first, sec
ond and third time, by suspension Of
the rules, and was passed unanimously.
II is now law. The House adjourned.
ANNAPOLIS, January 10.
The Senate is not in session to-day.
HousE or DELEGATES -LeaUes 10 re-
part BiRs By Mr. Harding, providing
! for the compensation of trustees Of the
poor Of Montgomery county BY Mr.
Bayliss to prohibit the sale in this State
of carriages, hacks and buggy Wagons
not manufactured in this State. Refer
red to Messrs Bayliss, Briscoe, MAXWELL
Ford and Berry. BY Mr.. Harding, to
improve the grounds Of tho Maryland
Hospital; referred to Messrs. Harding,
Ford and Briscoe.
The bill to pay tho Maryland State
Agricultural Society $500 per year in
aid Of its annual exhibitions, was read
a second time and ordered to be printed.
Bills Reported. by Mr. Harding, to
legalize the qualification Of James An
derson, surveyor Of Montgomery county;
which, by suspension Of the rules, was
passed.
The Speaker suggested to members
that since the adoption of the code no
special legislation was required relative
! W bhS lbtylhtuk VI ustuH.
| Mr.. Gordon stated 10 the House, that
the necessity Of a special legislation TO
authorize deeds heretofore executed and
not recorded within six months to be re-
corded, has been avoided by the adop-'
ton Of the code, which provides, by ar
ticle "a, sections 10, 20 and II Of tho
general laws. adopt the act Of 1881, and
authorize tie recording Of deeds at any
time, and make them valid between the
grantofs and grantees, and all persons
claiming Under them aud against all
other parties who become such, with no.
tice.
Ar Long also stated that tho commit
tee on the judiciary contemplated a ret
respective law, making valid deeds exc
cuted since the act Of 1856, which had
not been recorded in the time designated
by said act--to wit, six months-which
would be presented at an early day.
The House adjourned until Monday
at ~ O'Clock.
Tho vote Of Senators upon the cleo
ton Of the president Of the Senate was
a strict party vote, all the Senators be-
ing present Mr. Brooke, who received
ii votes. declined TO vote for himself, or
at all. and Mr.. Kimmell, who received
10 votes, voted for himself, it Is UNDER
stood. under caucus instructions, 10 or
der to exhibit his party's strength