Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
FROM DOVER.

Special Correspondence Of The Commercial:
Dover, DEL, Jan. 8.
Both branches Of the Legislature have now
got into far working Order and there is fair
prospect of harmonious as well as an active
session. 1t is understood that many of the
members have bills prepared and ready for pres
entation, and with determination to not have
any lettering in their action. However, but lit
tie can be expected before next week, IS an ad-
journment takes place tomorrow morning, yet a
good beginning has been made. m
In the Senate, the House is led in some par
ticulars. Among the first work by the former
branch, was the announcement of all the stand
ing committees. In this connection, there is
from New Castle county, Mr.. Riddle, and that
was in placing him on the Divorce Committee.
1t is not likely that claimants for being unbond-
cd, will obted much favor at his hands.
most wise choice was made for speaker, in
selecting Dr. Leslie Although not conforming
strictly With the old English parliamentary rules,
his presiding is done in an intelligent and satis-
factory manner. In reference to the Clerk OF
the Senate, DIR. E. o. Shakespeare is well fitted
for the position besides being "a genial and &C.
The Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr.. Frank Smith, is
not only gentleman in appearance, but in all
other respects, and makes an efficient officer.
We will not omit mention of Master Currens,
and understands his business.
AS to the three new Senator's we would say o
word. commencing with Senator Riddle. Yet
young man in years, he evinces by his action In
this body, that he is. the contrary as to expert
ence. Iubrief heis "posted, parliamentary and
otherwise, and will doubtless make himself heard
and felt-before the close of the session.
William Nj. Shakespeare, Senator from Kent
county, resides at Dover, is an extensive lumber
merchant, and an active member of tho M E.
Church, with reputation ~ q gentleman and
scholar, of q nature beyond question He will
doubtless, do all he for the best interests OF
the community at large, in bis present position.
Mr.. Charles q. Stokefey, from Sussex county
is resident Of Georgetown said to be "in
easy circumstances" financially, and was, some
years ago, Sheriff Of his county. In the election
of Mr.. Stokeley, wise choice was doubtless
made, and he bids fair to become a prominent
legislator, az well as conscientious one.
As to the old Senators, holding over person
ally mentioned heretofore, but little comment is
necessary. Suffice to say, they are about as
good looking courteous, and genial as ever.
The first divorce bill OF the session, as will be
seen by the proceedings, before the Senate this
morning, and the Affidavit emhodies long list
of serious complaints on the part of the claimant
Even with all her complaints, there appears TO
be 40 ipdisposltion to go into the divorce busi-
ness in hurry, and 1t may be bafey predicted
that this branch will not be as mnoh of q Di-
vorce Court az heretofore.
Mr.. Riddles neticelof an act in reference to
an increase OF representation made some lively
moon" gossip, and considerable discussion.
The clover men" go go far as to admit the in
Justice of the present proportion, but are afraid
il the upper end" should get on an even foot
ing, they would soon, by intrigue Or othefwiss.
get the lead and conttoG and 10 that case their
'dog would be dead" 49,
This afternoons session was one of unimpor-
tance being taken up ~ reading some House
papers, relative to . list OF legal papers from
other states and an early adjournment was made.
The business is practically at an end for this
week. 7.'" J. A.. A.