The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-06-07


Houses to-day was the presentation of number o
memorials from numerous citizens of Hartford
Carroll. Frederick and Washington counties, ask
ing the adjournment of the Assembly sine die.
The first of these memorias-that from fifty cti
zens of Winfield, Carroll county, presented b,
Speaker kilbourn, and which stated, that 9th
public welfare would be promoted by an immedi
ate adjournment sine die, proved the cue for ,
set speech from Mr. Chaplain, of Talbot, who SPOKE
from written notes.
He contended that the petitions in question were
originally suggested in the office Of the New York
Tribune and though admitting the right of petition
held that the right was to be exercised only within
its own sphere, and to be exercised reasonbIy anC
respectfully to this body. This petition, he
thought, was neither reasonable nor respectful; il
struck Mt the fundamental principles Of Legislative
independence.
He mentioned with regret, as a fact beyond dis
pute that the Executive arm Of the State had been
stricken down, and this petition furnished mort
flying evidence of the existence in Our midst o
those disposed to exult in their degradation
and to aid in striking down the last barrier to
gresSiOn upon the liberties of the peUple-the lie
gis'ature.
This course of petitonng for the adjournment
of the Assembly had been advocated, ,.he said by
the Senator from his county Mr. Gold sbnr0ugh) \
whom he charged with ingratitude to those who
had conferred upon him all the political honors he
ever enjoyed or was ever likely to enjoy. He bold
ly asserted that Mr.. Goldsborough did not repre-.
sent the sentiments of the pecple of Talbot comfy
and said they would so express themselves upon
the proper opportunity. Mir. Chaplain concluded
by moving to lay the petition upon the table as dis
respectiul to the House.
Mr.. Ford, of Baltimore county, moved its refer
ence to a committee to be hereafter raised
Tnis motion being ruled out of order, the ayes
and NAYS were being called upon that offered by
Mr.. Chaplain, VIXEN the call Interrupted by
Dr. j. Hanson Thomas, of Baltimore city, and Mr.
pE hn Stat u1 ffar. ;,;,
the paper, that it was written in one hand, and
that, doubling therefore its authenticity, they
should oppose its reception.
The call then resumed, and the motion to
table defea red by a vote of s ayes to As navs Mr.
Fords motion to refer then adopted. The ex-
hibiton of spirit occasoned by the discussion had
subsded with the disposition of the memorial
when it was again called into play by the presenta-
tinn OF lengthy memorial from fitv-our citizens
of Havre-de-G Grace, presented by Mr.. McCov which
''respectiullv, but earnestly" announced, as a good
reason for immediate adjournment of the As
semblv, that "cer ain persons, who claim to re-
present the city of Baltimore, hold their seats in
the opinion of large numbers of the people, con-
trarv to the Constitution Of the State; that there
FORE it is not to be expected that the acts of your
honorable bodies will command from the people
that respect and willing obedience which tends to
the preser walton Of peace and order. The memo
rialists, therefore. most respectfully but earnestly
beseech their honorable bodies to forbear to aptate
further people already suffering from conflicting
statements, but that you immediately adjourn sine
die, leaving to the people themselves the RESPONSE
bility of deciding their destinies.''
Mr.. Gold, borough, of Caroline, said briefly that
the memorial was certainly disrespectful inasmuch
that it questioned the constitutional right of this
body to determine upon the legality of the cleo
tion of its own members, and he moved its rejec-
tion.
Mr.. Ford, of Baltimore county, urged the accep-
tance of this paper also. The people of MARYLAND
were justly complaining of arbitrary Infringement is
upon their constitutional rights by the General
Government, and he thought it might prove the
feather to break the camePs back, it they should
find their legislators also joining in a raid upon
their legal privileges. He thought it a sef-evident
fact that considerable portion of the people of
Maryland were crazy. There was the greater rea.
son, therefore, for us to act sanely.
Mr.. Ford was followed on the same side by Mr..
Briscoe, and the question being put, the motion to
reject was defeated by vote OF ayes Messrs.
Goldsborough and Dennison); NAYS Sc.
Leave was granted several members to introduce
bills OF local character. Among them a bill rela-
ting to arms and ammunition belonging to and in
the custody of the State of Maryland and bills to
amend the Code so far relates to the selection of
Jurors in the city of Baltimore; and to authorize
the Board of Police suspend the sale of liquors
in the city whenever necessary for the reservation
of the public peace.
The special order of the day for Friday next is
Mr.. Chaplain's resolution instructing the Repre-
sentatives of Maryland in the ensuing special ses-
dependence of the Southern Confederacy.
An evident determination exists to make Cover
nor Hicks still further "show his hand" Mr..
allls' order, unanimously adopted. again calling
upon him for copies of all his official correspond
with any officer of the United States since the
Att of March last, and the resolution OF Mr. Denni-
son, of Baltimore county, calling upon the Cover
nor to state what measures are necessary, in his
Judgment, to protect the citizens OF Maryland from
outrages recently Perpetrated upon them in defiance
uf he la Ws ot he Stata nd nf ha TIpitad
offers for bis acceptance or rejection very heavy
share of "graye responsibilities"
Mr.. Legg introduced order to-day declaring
it highly inexpedient to enter into any legislation
of local or general character unless under extra
ordinary circumstances The introduction of this
order created decided sensation. Mr.. Goldsbo-
rough, of Caroline. il opposing the submission OF
the order, pronounced it petty attempt to create
capital at home. lie was instantly Interrupted by
an indignant denial on the part OF Mr.. Legg, who
said he would not permit his motives to be impugn
ed, and expressing determination to hold the
gentleman from Caroline responsible.
DR.. Guldsb0rough expressed his willingness to
assume the responsibility of his assertion and
proceeding in his remarks when Mr. Legg called
him to order, saving his language was disrespcct-
full to himself The gentleman from Coroine ex-
planned that be could mean no disrepect to the
mover of the order when he himself had declared
that he submitted solely to take the sense of the
House upon the question it present ted and upon
Mr.. Legg's declining to receive the disclaimer, he
curtly replied, wv ELL sir, you may take 1t as you
please"
After the lapse of some thirty minutes, however,
the two opponents good shook hands,
Considerable excitement was created here among
the members by the announcement of the rigid
search of the personal baggage of travellers at the
Relay House, and the arrest of Mr.. Anderson and
Conductor Bryson. The train was DELAYED by the
occurrence about two hours, and the cause of the
detention being unknown prior to the arrival of the
train, led to a number of startling conjectures.
The evening train was also DELAYED two hours
and through like cause. Among its passengers
was Mr.. Wootten. of Prince Georges county, and
a member OF the House of Delegates, whose trunk
broken open, at the command of Col. Jones, at
the Relay House. Mr.. Wootten's statement is that
he rendered the key of the trunk to officer, who
paid no attention to the act and that he then en-
deavored to make his way to the baggage car for
the purpose OF handing Over the key. but was pro-
bibited by the sentinels from advancing along the
platform.
His indignation upon discovering the vic lence
which had been done his trunk was intense and
found expression in Anglo Saxon of unaduterated
purity and vgor. He accused Col. Jones of an in
tention of despoing him, and refused to receive
from him the trunk which was restored.
Neither Mr.. Yellott nor DR.. Harding have yet ar
rived from Montgomery. hear OF them being at
Leesburg. They will be here tomorrow very like
ly.
George Scbley, Esq of Hagerstown, has decliu-
cd hear from reliable source, the nomina tion
conferred upon him bv the State Rights men of the
Fifth Congressional District.
@s-
John Stimmell has been appointed U. s. Mar
shal of Frederick county,