Middletown transcript., 1871-04-08
Reported for Ms Asdilstows 7rswseriR.
pnOCEEDrSus or THE LEaIsh.ATuRE.
Down, DEL. March 30, 1871.

Down, DrL. March 30, 1871.
We to-day lay before our readers tho
last days proceedings Of the Legislature Of
this State, or rather that part Of the pro-
cecdings which might be Of interest to the
public. FOR during the last hours Of the
session much was done that was void OF
interest. Thursday, March 80, wns fixed
upon as the day Of to adjourn, but il was
| o'clock Friday morning before the ad-
journmcnt was consummated.
SgSArg-.O On motion Of Mr. Lesley tho
House bill to exempt Building and Loan
Associations from tax on gross receipts
was read third time and passed
On motion Of Mr.. Watson. the bill TO
divorce Elijah Colburn from his wife, Ju-
lia Ann. was read third time and lost.
The two Houses failing to agree on the
amendments TO the bill taxing manufactur-
crs. on motion Of Mr. Lesley. committee
Of conference consisting Of Mcssrs. Lesley
Mustard aud Ellis was appointed
lorsr. The House met pursuant to
adjournment.
On motion of Mr.. Cloud, the Senate
bill to provide for the election Of prcsidcn,
of city council and city treasurer every
two years, was passed also the bill TO a
mend section %, chapter .. of the Revis-
cd Statutes
On motion Of Mr.. Smith, the Senate a
mcndment to section | chapter 43l. 18th
h..la ia,
CThis bill, ms passed, provides that any
person taking out license for the sale Of
Intoxicating liquors in any manner what
ever, must have his application for such
license signcd aud recommended by II
freehold citizens residing in the hundred
or ward in which such license is wanted
The person applying for license must file
his application, under oath, tina, the sign
crs are frcchcldcrs, and the frechodcrs
must certify tina, the applicant has every
ncedful accommodation for the entertain
ment of the publc)
The bill to divorce Elijah Colburn from
his wife passed the House.
Mr. Cooper offered joint resolution
providing that il the p. ". & b. Railroad
company viii agree. after 80 days from
the passage Of this joint resolution, to pny
to the State Of Delaware the sum of So,
OeO in lieu Of all other taxes, then all
laws in relation to taxing said railroad t.
remain imperative. The joint resolution
was adopted.
The Clerk Of the Senate being admitted
Informed the House ,ha, the Senate had
refused to rccedc from its amendments t.
the bill taxing manufacturers. and rcqust
ed n committee of conference upon the par
Of the House, whcrcupon the Spcaecr ap
pointed Messrs. Newton, Cloud, Hitch
Morris and Needles, said committee
ArTEEyooN SEssioy.
SENATE On motion of Mr.. Records
the House bill to provide for the psymcn
Of claims against the State was passed.
Inc committee OF conference on tn
bill to raise revenue for State and Count,
purposes presented majority report tina
the Senate rcccdc from its amendments.
Mr.. Lesley, from the same committee
presented n minority report that the Sen
ate do not rcccde, which, on his motion
was adopted.
The Clerk OF the House being admitted
informed the Senate that the House still
adhered to its amendment to the bill I
raise revenue for State ond County purpo
ses, and desired the appointment of anoth
cr committee on conference, whcrcnpo
the Speaker appointed Mcssrs. Russell
Watson aud Nandegrilt said committee.
House. Mr. Tunnel offered joint res
olution requiring the different, railroa
companies in the State to provide separat
ears for the accommodation of colored pee
pie, which was adopted
Mr. Newton, from the committee o
claims, reported bill for the payment
+ claims against the State, which was pass
ed under suspension of the rules.
EvrNIxG SEssios
T SrSATg.-On motion of Mr.. Lesley, tn
House joint resolution to accept from III
?. w. 4 B. Railroad company n ccrtai
fixed sum annually in lieu ofall other tai
es, was non-concurrcd in.
bill to provide revenue for state and cou,
~ purposes was passed
E Mr.. Records then offered the followin
resolution, which was unanimously adop
Cd
{, Resolred, That the thanks Of the Sena
are due and are hereby rendered to II
Hon. Charles Gooding for the courteo,
and able manner in which he has perform
, cd the duties Of presiding officer
To which Mr. Gooding responded
follows:
Senator's permit me 10 return to you n
heartfelt, thanks for the kind and complmcn,a,
resolution you have seen III 10 adopt, aud | ha'
no donbt but II expresses the feelings OF cvel
member OF the Senate indeed ! have no cause
1 think otherwise, from the kind treatment ha'
received nj your hands. II Is an honor, and
have always so regarded II, 10 hare hccn select,
as the presiding officer Of body which for mo
e aliiy and integrity, for intelligence aud state
! manship, will compare favorabiy ie any that h.
assembled In this chamber for many years pas
!, and II in the discharge Of The duties OF the cha
!. have In any degree mcritcd yonr appreciation
then my settled purpose and determination hn
been attained, aud my highest ambition saisfe