Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-18
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
MONDAY, Jan. 16.
SENATE

SENATE.
On motion of Mr.. ODIoRNE of Suffolk, the
order in relation to the State Liquor Agency
was taken from the table, and adopted. The
order provides for the reference of the mat
ter to joint special committee of the two
branches.
On motion of Mr. Cole of Berkshire, the Pc
titon for change oflocation of the shire town of
the county Of Berkshire, was taken from the
table, and was referred to joint special COM
mittee.
On motion of Mr.. BoYNToN of Suffolk the
report of the Commissioners of the Western
Railroad Sinking Fund was taken from the
table and referred to the Committee on the
Treasury.
ADDISON P. BROWN and others petitioned
for a law against slave-hunting in Massachu-
sets.
On motion of Mr. BLAKE of Norfolk, it was
ordered that the Committee on Banks and
Banking be instructed to inquire if further
Legislation is necessary relative to the prohibi
ton of loans to treasurers of savings banks,
cashiers of banks and officers under them, by
their respective institutions.
Mr.. CLAFLIN, of Middesex, from the Com
mittee on Banks and Banking, reported bill
as an amendment to chapter 267 of the acts Of
1851, authorizing the Auditor to destroy mu-
tilated bills of banks incorporated under this
chapter in presence of the President and CASH
Ter OF the Bank having issued such bills, and
also authorizing such banks to issue new bills
to the amount of those so destroy ed The act
to take effect on its passage and TO remain in
force until June LIST next. The bill was read
once.
HOUSE.
ELBRIDGE G. Colby, of Amesbury, one of
the Representatives from District No. One, in
Essex County, resigned his seat in the House,
unforeseen events having required his imme-
date departure for Europe. A precept has
been issued for an election to be held on Wed.
nesday, Jan. 25th.
Petitions presented and referred-Of the
President and Directors of the Peoples Fire
Insurance Co. of Worcester, for an increase of
capital stock; of d. Adams and As others of
Auburn, for a law against slave hunting in
Massachusetts ID. B. Hazard in behalf OF the
American Institute of Instruction, that the
grant heretofore made to that institution,
which expires by limitation in 1860, may be
continued.
On motion Of Mr.. NOTTINGHAM of Adams,
it was ordered that the Committee on Educa-
ton inquire what legislation, if any, is needed
in relation to the appointment of superintend-
ents Of public schools in the several towns of
the Commonwealth.
VI HAvhNh VI NAls W VI ihOWiSy, IL
was ordered that the Judiciary Committee
consider the expediency of repeating so much
of the chapter of the general statutes relating
to the liquor law, as requires all towns to ap-
point liquor agent.
MIR. WooDMAE of Charlestown offered the
following order -
Ordered, That the Sergeant alarms be in
structed to furnish each member OF the House
with one copy per day Of some Boston daily
newspaper. which shall contain a fair report Of
the proceedings of the Legislature.
Mr.. OLIVER of Lawrence desired the mover
to explain the meaning Of the order. Was it
intended that the papers should be paid for by
the state, or by individual members If the
latter, he should vote for the order; if the
former, against 1t.
MIR. Dixie Of Stoneham moved TO amend so
that the paper furnished should be the Boston
Daily Advertiser, and that the expenses should
be paid by each individual subscribing thereto.
Mr. RICE Of Worcester moved to amend the
amendment SO that the purchase should be, of
such paper as each member shall select, and at
the expense of the state.