Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-19
DELAWARE LEGISLATURE.

SENArE.-AIr. Johnson moved to read the Sem
ate bill entitled IAN act authorizing the appoint
ment Of an additional Commissioner to take ac-
acknowledgements of deeds in the city Of Philadel.
phia."
Mr., Polk moved to read the House bills en-.
titled IAN act to divorce John l.. MARITIME from
his wife Mary Ann" and "An act to amend the
act entitled An act to amend the charter of the
City Of Wilmington"
Edward Ridgey Esq, Secretary of State,
being admitted, presented the following comnni
cation from His Excelleney the Governor with
sundry accompanying documents, which were
read
Gentlemen oftGe Senate and House of Reprcsen-
tafiUeS ofHs State Of Deidpare: have this day
been waited upon by the Hon. d. @. Campbell, a
Commissioner duly appointed by convention OF
the people Of the State Of Georgia, who has
presented to inc his credentials of appointment
certain Resolutions adopted by the Convention
of the People OF the State OF Georgia, IAN Or
diaance to dissolve the Union between the State
Of Georgia and other States united with her under
a compact Of government entitled the Constitu-
ton of the United States If America, anil an
address from said Commissioner to myself, nll ui
which documents are herewith submitted to you
deem it unnecessary at present to make my
comments OH the general subject hut il is my
hhA9 ~ Aut iAhtNuilNf VI lHb Oiuttt rs nave no
doubt you will consider il yours as the Reprcset-
tatives Of the People, to receive and acknowledge
with becoming respect the courtesy extended to
us by the State OF Georgia, and the interests mud
duty Of the People Of Delaware will no doubt
prompt them to timely and suitable action whit
that action will be, will of course depend upon
future Developments, and should ho referred
entirely 10 the People.
For that purpose, renew my iormer recon-
incubation for calling State Convention, that
the State may be prepared to take proper aud
timely action rs prudence and wisdom may die
tate, unless some adjustment of of our difficulties
should be accomplished before your adjournment,
to which happy result trust the Providence OF
| God may yet guide the hearts aud minds of the
People.
WILLIAM BURTON.
Dover, Feb. 10, 1861
Mr. Johnson introduced the following pream-
bic and resolutions.
WHEREAS, His Excelency, the Governor has
this day presented to Us u written communica-
ton, accompanied by sundry documents from
the State of Georgia, and whereas il IL right and
proper for this General Assembly to treat witt
due respect each Of the sovereign States which
have hitherto formed the General Government o
the United States. Be it therefore
Resolped, That this General Assembly ten
der its acknowledgements to the State of
Georgia for the courtesy extended to the State
of Delaware in sending Commissioner kind
ly inviting cooperation in the formation of u
Southern Confederacy, and hereby express the
opinion that whatever may be the future nc-
ton of the State of Delaware, the time has not
yet arrived for any definite action.
Resolved, That Delaware is strongly attached
to the Union, and will adhere to il and lend
her public aid in maintaining il as long as IA
lingering hope OF its preservation remains; and
when the final dissolution-if such deplora-
BILE calamity shall beiall us-is consummated,
the people of Delaware will determine upon
her action as her sympathies and best interests
may lead her,
Mr.. johnson moved to read the House bill
entitled "An act to authorize the trustees under
the will of John Ferris deceased to convey Ger.
tain real estate"
Mr. Gemmill moved to read the senate bill
entitled "a supplement to the act entitled Al
act to incorporate the New Castle and Whining
ton Passenger Railway Company" third time
in order to pass the Senate, which motion pre-.
vailed and the bill passed.
| Mr.. Tatum moved to read the senate bill
entitled IAN act to incorporate the Living Home
and Delaware Home for the Idiotic and Insane
Association" third time in order to pass the
Senate, which motion prevailed and the bill
passed.
Adjourned until o'clock, p. NJ.
lIOusE.-Mr Chairman offered Joint resolp.
ton authorizing John D. Burton to purchase a
national flag to float from the top of the State
House, which was read and further consideration
postponed until this afternoon.
Mr. Belts gave notice of his intention to ask
leave to introduce bill entitled "Au act in re-
lation to binding children by the Northern Home
for Freudless Children"
Mr. Chandler moved 10 read the House bill
entitled "An act to amend Chapter l03 Of the
Revised Statutes" third time in order to pass
the House, which motion prevailed and the hill
passed.
Mr. Churchman mOYed to read The House hill
entitled "An act authorizing the Levy Court Of
| New Castle County to construct bridge across
Chrstappe Creek" third time in order to pass
the House, which motion prevailed and the bill
was lost.
Edward Ridgely, Esq, Secretary Of State,
being admitted presented message from His
Exceency, the Governor, with sundry accom-
pAning documents, which were read, The Mes
Fage Informed the General Assembly of the
arrival ut Dover, Of D. C. Campbell, Commits
sioner from Georgia, for the purpose OF inviting
the co operation Of Delaware in the formation Of
Southern Confederaoy. The accompanying
documents consisted Of the credentials of the