The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-01-05
PROCEEDINGS or THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 4, 1859.

ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 4, 1859.
The city was thronged with strangers this morn
ing, to be present at the meeting of the Legisa-
ture of the vsiters being contestants for the
Offices within the gift OF the members candidates
| for the public printing, members of the lobby, and
representatives of the press. There was also re-
presentation Of the rOughs of Baltimore, being
delegates of the Tiger Club on visit to the Sheriff.
to claim their share of the prize-money in the cap
ture of the Philadelphia oyster-bo boats. They, how
ever, behaved themselves very well, and receiving
$500 each for their services returned to the city
this evening, complaining that the capture of
oyster pirates does not pay as well as "knocking
THE SENATE
The Senate called to order at noon by the
Secretary of the last session, and the role being
called, a motion was made by Col. Brooke, of
Prince Georges county, tG adjourn, which was
carried unanimously, the session not lasting more
than ten minutes.
Among the gentlemen spoken of for the Presi
dency of the Senate Messrs. John J. Heckart,
of Ceci II. H. Goldsborough, of Talbot; Thomas
|; |; Mchaig, OF Allegany; and John b. Brooke, of
Prince Georges The latter gentleman appears to
be the tavorite and will in all probability be elect
ed
I There quite a number of visters to the Sen
ate Chamber this morning to view the new paint
ing of the resignation of General Washington 1t
in such bad light that it is a difficult matter to
form any opinion to the merits of the painting.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The great scene of attraction this morning was
the chamber of the House of Delegates, the lobbes
being crowded to excess hour before the hour of
meeting.
At II o'clock, Mr. CLAYTON, of Cecil, clerk of the
last House, called the members to order, announcing
that the hour for the assembling of the Legislature
had arrived. No objection being made, he proceeded
to call the roll of members returned, by Counties
all answering to their names except Mr.. William
A. Wisong, of Baltimore city; Mr. Jabobs, of Wor-
cester, who afterwards entered the hall, and Mr.
Jones, of Talbot. Mr.. Wisong refuses to take his
seat unless the question of contest is settled in his
favor. The other nine American members from
Baltimore city all in their seats.
The CLERK declared quorum to be present and
he was ready to receive any motion that gentlemen
might desire to make.
MIR. G. w. GoLDsBoRoUGH, of Caroline county,
was appointed Chairman pro. tens., to act until
permanent organization could be effected.
On taking his seat the CHAIRMAN announced that
the first business in order for the consideration of
the House was the election ola Speaker.
Mr.. FORD, of Baltimore county, moved that the
House do now adjourn until II O'clock tomorrow
morning, in order to give time for consultation as
to the choice of officers.
The ayes and nays were called for and the House
adiOurned-ayes so, nays 21
On Tuesday evening a large proportion of the
members of the Legislature arrived in the city,
and were soon quartered among the various hotels
and boarding houses.
At eight o'clock in the evening, the State House
was brilliantly Illuminated with gas, which has re-
Gently been introduced, and all who have an iute
rest in the approaching session of the Legislature
were gathered within its walls. Both Hoses, to-
gether with the Library and committee-rooms,
presented gay and lively scene. The ofceseekers
lOg-rolers, lobby-members, and others of the same
stamp, were unusually active. Many anxious faces,
alternately bright with hope drooping in despair,
mingled with the crowd. Hope, however, seemed
to sustain the energies of those who for the mo-
ment tagged and all seemed to be trying to think
that luck was with them. Every one of hundred
or more applicants for dozen offices, considered
fbair oh Of al fair hut
ninety of the hundred will go home tomorrow
night disappointed, and fully convinced that they
have been deeply wronged.
When the compliments of the and the
evening had been exchanged, and old friendships
and associations renewed, political animosites
forgotten, and nothing but good-fellswship pre-
vailed.
At about O'Clock the Democratic members of
both Houses then present retired to the Senate
chamber for the purpose of holding Joint informal
caucus, with the expectation of being able to come
to some conclusion with regard to the organization
OF the Legislature and the selection of its officers.
After remaining in consultation for an hour
more with closed doors, it was agreed that during
the day neither branch of the Legislature should
permanently organize, but adjourn after roll-cal lin
order to permit of general caucus of all the Dem
Ocratic members tonight, number of them being
then absent.
The question as to the Baltimore delegates was
also discussed, and whilst all of opinion that
they should not be allowed to take their seats there
was laDceO opinion as 10 tne eXpe-
ling them. Some thought that if the question
opened there would be so much time consumed that
it would be impossible to get through with the bus
mess before them; whilst Others thought the dele
gates should be allowed to retain their seats, and
that instead of recrmination and indemnity for the
past they should seek the adoption of measures cal
culated to afford security for the future.
The caucus tonight will, however, take some
definite action in regard to the Baltimore deega-
ton. There is strong desire among the Demo
cratic party to oust Mr.. Purnell as Comptroller of
the Treasurer, and give the position to Mr.. Jarret
the Democratic candidate, but it is impossible to
take any action in his case, throwing out the vote
of Baltimore city, unless the Baltimore delegation
is also ousted.
Among the candidates spoken of for the Speaker
ship of the House of Delegates are Messrs. E. g..
Kilbourn, of Anne Arundel, George Freaner, of
Wa. hington county, and Edward Long, of Somer-
set The friends of all these gentlemen are active
ly at work, but it is probable that the honors Of
the House will fall upon Mr.. Kilbourn. Mr.. Frea-
ner is young man, but it is urged would make a
most active and efficient presiding officer, but Mr.
Kilbourn has age, experience, and great command
of temper. Mr.. Long is distinguished for his bust
ness tact and energy of character, and would make
a good Speaker His friends active, and a
rather exciting contest may be expected in the
caucus tonight.
For lerk of the House it seems to be pretty
generally conceded that Milton V. Kidd, of Cecil
county, will be chosen as the caucus candidate.
He has been member of the House for several ses-
sions, and has many warm friends among the old
members The asprants for the positions OF Ser
geant-at-Arms and oorkeeper very numerous.
Mr.. Logue of Frederick city is prominent candi-
date for the former office. The caucus on Tuesday
night determined that county should have more
than one office, and their determination may prob
ably defeat Mr. Logue, Thos II. O'Neill, Esq,
of Friedrich county, formerly Secretary of State
under Governor Lowe, is strongly urged for State
| Treasurer. His opponent is Sprigg Harwood, Esq.
of Anne Arundel, one of the F'glorious nineteen"
Senator'S
Among the aspirants for the office of Mr.. Boyle,
the courteous State Librarian is DR.. Sparks, late
Professor of st. Mary's College.
should also add that Thomas H. Moore, of Bal
| timore county, formerly Clerk Of the Criminal
| Court of Baltimore city, is candidate for the
| Clerkship of the House, also Elias Ware, for
| merly Speaker of the House.
| The public printing is also bone of contention
| Beale II. Richardson, of the Argus, is here, and
seems to be certain of securing the Senate for the
Baltimore Argus. MIR. Riley, of the An
napolis Republican, will, it is pretty certain, obtain
the House printing, though it is said that Mr. Cox,
of Hartford county, has many friends.
| am sorry to learn that Governor Hicks is ain
| quite seriously indisposed ! have not heard
whether it is a relapse of his old complaint not.
| He had not yet been able to leave his room, but
for several days past seemed to be rapidly recover
| ing.
| The harbor of Annapolis is entirely blocked up
| with ice, and the youths from the Naval Academy
were to-day skating on the Summer sailing ground
| An attempt was made on Monday by the steam
! tug Merchant to start for Baltimore. She sailed
at about 10 o'clock in the morning, and after strug
| Cling in vain against the masses of floating ice
coming out of the Patapsco, was compelled to put
back, and came into harbor about o'clock in the
| afternoon.
The preparations making here for the accommo-
| dation or members and strangers unusu-
ally large SCALE as it will undoubtedly be an excit
ing and stirring session. Among the keepers of
hotels and boarding houses there is great stir
Rooms which have been unoccupied for two years,
are being aired, ventilated and refurnshed for the
accommodation of the throngs of visitors.
| THE EMPRESS APARTMENTS AT THE TUGLERIEs.-
A correspondent of the Independence Beige writes