The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-02-15
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE

A communication received from the Execu-
tive with reference to ST. Johns College and
washington College, inclosing the decision of the
Court of Appeals, with reference to the claims
which the two colleges have upon the State, which
was read.
There was some discussion upon the motion to re-
fer the communication.
Mr. LYNCH moved the reference of the Executive
communication, covering the decisions of the
Court of Appeals, to the Committee on Judicial Pro
ceedings
Mr.. GoLDsBoRUGH, of Talbot, thought that the
communication should be referred to the Committee
on Finance.
The communication, with the accompanying doc
uments was referred to the Committee on Judicial
Proceedings.
Mr.. YELLOrT reported bill entitled an act to
amend the 4th article of the code of Public Local
Laws. by adding certain sections authorizing the
Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to endorse or
guarantee the first mortgage bonds of the West
ern Maryland Railroad Company, to an amount
not exceeding S250,0OO, which was read the first
time
Mr.. HECKART reported a bill relating to the iu-
spechon ofhay and straw in the city of Baltimore
Mr. HECKART reported a bill authorizing the Law
Greys, of the City Of Baltimore, to receive houon-
airy members.
Mr.. SMITH reported bill TO incorporate the
Western MARYLAND Telegraph Company which was
read and referred.
The order of the day was then taken up, being
the bill for an appropriation to the Maryland Ag-
ricultura Society, which was passed. The bill ap-
propriates $4,000, and $500 annually hereafter 1t
had previously passed the House.
The Senate was still in session.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The SPEAKER presented the report of the State
Lunatic Asylum. Referred to the Committee on
WAYS and Means.
Mr.. KRAFT presented the petition of Metamora
Tribe of Red Men of Baltimore, asking exemption
from taxation. Referred to Committee on Ways
and Means.
The rules being suspended, Mr. GoRDoN of the
Committee on Judiciary, reported favorably upon
the following bills
bill to authorize Theophilus Jones, free colored
man, to convey certain lands; bill to amend the
law of larceny, so that any convicted of stealing
under $40 worth, to be punished by imprisonment
IN Jail instead of confinement in the penitentiary.
also bill to change the name of F. J. Ridgeway to
F. j. Hayhi; also a bill to change the penalty of
81 800 imposed upon clergymen for marrying per
sons under age, and impose fine of $500 upon
clerks of courts for issuing licenses couples un-
der age.
By Mr.. WELSH, the petition of citizens of Anne
Arundel to prohibit the sale of liquors to negroes
and muattoes Referred to Anne Arundel county
delegation.
By Mr. TURNER, of Howard, the petition of J. t.
Royston and Others, praying legislation for equali
cation of charges the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road. Referred to Special Committee.
BY DR.. MILLS, the petition of sundry citizens ask
ing the appointment of bark Inspector Referred
to Carroll and Howard delegations.
BY Mr.. DENNIS, petition for better protection
of oysters.
The rules being suspended Mr.. GoRpoy. of Allie
gany, offered an order to allow the Committee on
Corporations to the services of astenopraph-
er, which was carried.
By Mr. WoRTHNGToN, leave to bring in a bill to
regulate landlords and tenants in Baltimore coun-
ty. Referred to Committee on Judiciary
BY Mr.. BERRY, leave to introduce a bill to an
thorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore
to issue her bonds to purchase certain part of the
Pittsburg and Connellsville Railroad
On morton of Mr. WnpTurNnrnN n mas o,1ouol
that the Committee WAYS and Means be in
structed to inquire of the Comptroller and report
the amount of appropriations already made by this
General Assembly, and such other amounts annually
required to be paid by the State by laws now in force
together with a statement of the amount which will
probably be found to be due tn St. Johns College
by virtue OF recent decision of the Court of Ap-
peals, so that the House may be able to anticipate
the condition of the treasury, and determine the
amount of taxation.
Mr.. MCALLIsrER presented the petition of Chaun.
cey Brooks and others, asking certain legislation.
Referred.
ordered that 1000 copies Of the testimony in the
Baltimore contested elections be furnished for the
use of the House. Yeas "a; nays 23
BY Mr.. JOHNSON. the memorial of sundry citizens
OF Frederick, to regulate trespasses. Referred to
Frederick county delegation.
BY Mr. KRAFT, leave to bring in a bill entitled
an act concerning st. Pauls Parish Referred to
Baltimore delegation.
the Baltimore Union Works. Referred to the Com
mittee on Corporations.
By same, leave to bring in bill to incorporate
Metamora Tribe No. l of Red Men, Referred to
Committee on Corporations.
BY Mr.. maxwell, leave to bring in bill to com
pensate the Lafayette Guards of Baltimore for ser
vices rendered at Harpers Ferry. Referred to
Committee on Militia
On motion of Mr.. MCALLIsTER, of Baltimore, it
was ordered that Thomas Creamer, late Sheriff of
Baltimore, be required to furnish statement Of on
or before the 2lst inst, all sums of money received
by him fines from bawdy houses and disorderly
houses, selling liquor, &C., and that said report
show what disposition was made of the money
how paid, &c.
Bills Reported.-Mr. FREANER, of the Committee
Elections, reported bill for the registration of
voters in Baltimore city. Read first time and
laid over.
By Mr.. HARDING, bill to give Samuel 7. Stone
street further time to make collections.
By Mr.. FREANER, of Committee on Judiciary a bill
to make valid deed from E. Deeseger and Others
to Mary Coleman.
Mr.. HARDING, of Montgomery, reported fayorably
upon Senate bill to refund to the bondsmen of
Thomas L.. Ofutt certain moneys forfeited by them
under peculiar circumstances, Rules SUSPENDED
and bill passed unanimously.
In obedience to an order of the House. the Comp
trolier sent in report stating that during eight
years the academy fund of Anne Arundel county
had received no money from the State, and that for
the eight years the sum due it is S6400 being $500