Smyrna times., 1869-03-03
lFOr the Smyrna Times,"l
THE LEGISLATURE.
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DOVER, DEL, March I'd, 1869
When L last wrote you the bill for the rein
corporation of the town of Smyrna had been
defeated in the House, since which time the
vote by which the bill was defeated has been
reconsldered, and further action on the bill post
poned.
A better feeling prevails now in favor of the
bill and Its passage Is not improbable. In the
meantime acts Of incorporation have pass-
ed the House for the towns of Wyoming
and Harrington, and an amended charter for
the town OF Georgetown. The amended char
ter for Delaware City, like that of Smyrna,
was unfortunate in not receiving two-third
vote and consequently, failed to become "a law.
1t too, however, has been rcconsidered and will
| eventually pass the House.
Considerable opposition is manifested to the
passage of the act which has been offered as
a supplement to the act to incorporate the
junction 4 Breakwater Railroad for the COM
pletlon OF the road to Lewes, and for other
purposes. The House having passed the bin
consented to have it recOnsidered and recon-.
mltted to the Committee on Corporations, and
the Clerk was ordered to have 500 copies of the
act printed for the use of the members.
Mr.. Houston has introduced into the House
bill to exempt 800 worth of property in
Sussex County from execution, which has been
read second time, and, from present indca-
tlons, 1t will become law. Some surprise is
expressed here that Kent county, too, is not
moving in this matter and securing for the
poorer class OF her citizens the benefits of this
wholesome and salutary law.
Mr.. Jump, on last Friday, gave notice that
he would Introduce an act entitled can act to
provide for the payment of the State debt. 4"
What plan Mr.. Jump proposes has not vet
transplred, but there are many who think that
1t sounds very much like a return to the davs
when BrOadbent, France and Co. was power
In Delaware. 1t means a lottery, in other
words.
The Catholic school bill of which wrote in
my last has since been defeated in the Senate.
Since which time memorial has been present
ed from the School Board of the city of Will
mngtOn protesting against the passage of any
act which would Interfere with the present ar
rangements.
The prOrest had respectful hearing in the
Senate, but in the House motion was made
by MIR. Dean to throw the protest under the
table, which motion not being seconded, and
the bill having already been defeated i'm the
Senate, no further proceedings were necessary.
The Senate also defeated the bill TO make
monies in the hands of Corporations subject
to attachment, Mr.. Paynter, of Sussex, max
ing an able speech against it.
n communication from j. Alexander Fulton
was read in the House to-day, offering to the
State OF Delaware a present of three acres of
land in the town of Dover on which to erect
new State House, and also offering to plant
shade trees around said State House at his
own expense. On motion of Mr. Houston the
communication was accepted and referred to
committee Of three members, instructed to re-
port by bill or otherwise. Said committee con-
ssting Of Messrs. Houston, Meredith and Sill
yer.
Mr.. Jump chairman of the committee to
which was referred the bill to amend the act
regulating the sale of intoxicating liquors, has
asked for and obtained more time to report on
the bill.
The Revenue tax bill is as much of a mystic
ry as ever; no bill is expected to be presented
from the Committee on Ways and Means until
the beginning of next week.
A long session is inevitable, all motions look
ing to an early adjournment being promptly
voted down. II.