The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-01-25
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.

adephia and Havre de Grace Steam Towboat Com
pany. The argument of this cause was commenced
by Mr.. Donaldson for the appellant
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE,
ANNAPOLIS, j an. "a, 1860.
Mr.. BRADLEY presented memorial of ninety cit
| iZens of Queen Annes county, in relation to the
inspection of grain. Mr.. Nuttle, of William Thorp,
in relation to the Mispillian and Choptank Rail-
road Company
Leaves to Report Bius.-To Mr.. McKaig, to
| change the mode of summonng iuries in this
! State. Mr. Smith, relating to pleadings, that no
plea of the statute of limitations shall be received
unless verified by affidavit. To amend the Act of
1876, chap. 123, incorporating the Baltimore and
| Ohio Railroad. Mr.. McKag concerning the Chop
! tank and Ohio Canal. Mr.. Blakiston, to increase
| the Jail fees in Kent county. Also to enlarge the
| duties of the Surveyor of Kent county. Mr.
| Goldsborough, of Dorchester, for filling certain
| offices in this State in of ties. Mr.. Bradley
relating to superseders in the courts of this State
| Bills Passed.-To appoint Trustees to the Forest
and Little Falls Meeting House. To record deed
| to r. n Schooley. Refunding sum of money to
Mary A. Cissell. Also, to Elizabeth A. Watkins
message adopted, asking the House to send
to the Senate the Police and Election bills relating
to the city of Baltimore; and they according
| ly received as requested.
Mr.. GoLDsBoRoUGH. of Talbot, moved that the
| bills be read first time and considered at once.
Mr.. 1ELLoTT moved that they be returned to the
House without further action. Upon these
tiOns there was considerable discussion, in which
Messrs. McKaig, Goldsborough, of Talbot, Kim
NELL. and 1eott participated. MIR. Yellott
speaking upon his motion to return them when
this letter was necessarily closed
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The SPEAKER laid before the House abstracts of
the accounts of the Baltimore and Washington,
Baltimore and Hartford, and the Baltimore and
Havre-de-Grace Turnpike Companies. Referred to
the Committee on Ways and Means.
PreSPuted--RV Mr MOrOau OfH II
G. Garner and others, of St. Marys county for the
gradual abolition of free-negroism, and to make
them more useful. Mr.. Booze, of the Notares
Public in Baltimore city, in relation to their fees
Also, of sundry citizens of Baltimore for public
scales. near Canton. Mr.. Bayless, of sundry citi-
zens of Harfsrd county, to tax dogs for the pro-
lection of sheep Also, of sundry citizens of Havre
de-Grace, that the Commissioners of said town be
authorized to collect arrears Of tax on certain
to Nn lots. Mr.. Maxwell, of J. W. Abrahams and
other citizens of Cecil county, relative to the dona-
ton to West Nottingham Academy. Mr.. Stan
ford of sundry citizens of Somerset and Worcester
countless to repeal the law relating to the sale of
ardent spirits in said county. Mr.. Nadle, of sun
dry citizens of Frederick county, to sell certain
school-house and lot. Mr. Raisin, of citizens of
Kent county, against the passage of any law to
prevent the setting of gill-netsin the waters of
the Chesapeake Bay.
Orders, &C., Adopted.-By Mr.. FREANER, that the
Committee on Elections and the Committee in rea-
tion to Judge Stump, be authorized to employ
stenographer to take down the testimony taken be-
fore the said Committee.
BY Mr.. kEsSLER, that committee of FIVE be ap-
pointed to inquire into the financial condition of the
State, and if the finances would Justify it, to place
one-half of the State taxes to the credit of the
school fund, to be distributed pro rata to the Coun-
ties and Baltimore City, on the basis of the last
census. On motion of Mr.. FORD, laid on the table.
By Mr.. MORGAN, that the Committee on Ways
and Means inquire and report the arthest extent to
which the State tax may be reduced or abolished
without embarrassing the ability of the State to
meet its liabilities. On motion Of Mr.. LONG, laid on
the table,
By Mr.. McALLIsrER, that the Committee on Cor
porations have power to send for persons and pa
pers, and examine witnesses under oath, in relation
to the City Passenger Railway Of Baltimore City.
On motion of Mr. MAXWELL, laid on the table.
Ledres TO Report BWs.-To Mr.. Dennison, of
Baltimore county, to repeal the law in relation to
wild-fow Mr.. Mackubbin, to fix compensation of
jurors in Aune Arundel county; also, for the benefit
of the Protestant Episcopal Missionary Society of
Baltimore. Mr. Parran, to amend the law requir-
ing Orphans Courts to fix commissions of execu-
tors in all cases, whether claimed by them or not,
and subsequently, reported said bill. Mr. McAllis-
ter, to incorporate the Monumental Steam-Towing
Company. Mr.. Wootton, to amend the law in re-
lation to annual publication of loans from the
school fund. Mr.. Booze. to repeal the 22d section
OF the 3Sth article of public laws. Mr.. Coudy, to
appoint an additional magistrate in district 10. 5,
Washington county. DIR. Landing, to make valid
a deed to Il. w. Bowen. Mr.. Worthngton. to
amend the law in relation to marriage. Mr.. Cor
such, to authorize the School Commissioners of
Carroll county to make compensation for repairs
OF schoOlhOuses. Mr.. Stake, to amend the charter
of the Company for erecting a bridge over the
Potomac river at Wiamsport; also, to repeal the
law relative to hogs and geese going at large in
Williamsport; also, to allow the Mayor, &C., of
Hagerstown, to levy larger sum for corporation
purposes.
The Senate message asking the House to send the
Police and Election Bills relating to the city Of
Baltimore being received,
9pcOrdinu tD
mentarv usage for the Senate to make this request
Mr. FREANER hoped the request OF the Senate
would be complied with.
Mr.. FORD stated that the request of the Senate
was unheard of, and hoped it would not be acceded
to.
Mr. DENIsoN, of Baltimore city, and Mr. Kraft,
objected to sending them to the other branch.
Mr. GoRDoN thought it would be only an act Of
courtesy to send them to the Senate requested,
and the sending them there could not impede the
action of the Bouse upon them when the time
rived for their consideration He hoped they would
be sent.
Mr. Ford stated that printed copies of the bills
would be distributed to the Senate, when distribu
ted in this House.
Mr.. GoRDoN said the Senate might desire to take
action upon these bills and of course could not
upon printed copies
Mr.. DENIsoN, of Baltimore city, moved to lay
the message on the table.
Mr.. FREANER moved call of the House.
The call of the House accordingly had,
when, on motion of Mr.. Gordon, further proceed
ings under the call were dispensed with.
The question then taken on the motion of
Mr.. Denison, of Baltimore city, to lay the Senate
message on the table, and it rejected. Yeas
IA, NAYS 43.
After further remarks from Messrs. Kraft. Stake
Freaner and Gordon, the latter gentleman refer
ring to the action of the City Council of Baltimore,
in getting up force to resist this law should it be
passed,
Mr.. KRAFT said if the Legislature had power to
pass this police bill at ALL it had the same power
to pass any other bill to supersede the action Of
the City Council.
Mr.. STAKE read a message to the Senate de-
clining to accede to its request; but not being in
order, did not press it.
The vote was then taken upon a compliance with
the Senates request, and it acceded to-yeas 81
nays Is; and Mr.. Freaner offered a message in
cOrdance with said vote. Mr.. Stake then offered
his message above indicated a subs ttute, but
the Speaker ruled it out of order, and Mr.. Stake
declined to take an appeal, and the message of Mr..
Freaner was adopted.
Bills passed. incorporating the Hillen Road
Company to make valid the bond of the clerk of
Howard county.
Resolution passed Resolution from the Senate in
relation to treaty between the United States and
Great Britain, for the restoration of fugitive slaves
escaping into Ca ada, and that the Governor trans
NIT copy to each of our Senators and Represen-
tatives in the Congress of the United States.
Bils Reported.-By Mr.. Bayless, relative to sell
ing or peddng carriages of pleasure in this State,
not manufactured therein; by Mr.. McAlster, rela-
1--WE W Sdie Ol sweet lFlsH potatoes,
and apples; Mr.. Denison, of Baltimore city, to ex-
empt grounds from sale for taxes until the estates
of the tenents in the household have been exhaust
ed; Mr.. Burgess, to levy a sum of money in Charles
county to support Pere Wilmer, an insane pauper.
This last recited bill was (under suspension of
the rule) passed
On motion of Mr.. JACOBS, message was sent to
the Senate, asking the return of his preamble and
resolutions, offering reward for Thomas Garrett.
Also, a resolution to furnish Capt. Spencer, of
Annapolis Guards, with certain arms, lies over.
The House was still in session at the time the cars
left.
TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CHILE
The treaty between the United States and the Re- |
public of Chile relative to the silver coin and bars
forcibly taken from the possession of Capt. Elipha
let Smith, citizen of the United States of America
in the valley of Stana in the territory of the for