Middletown transcript., 1873-01-18
RYorssd. ./sv tie Aidaiaevs Transevips.
Proceedings Of the Legislature.
Dovsa, "WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9Th, 1873.
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sssase met pursuant 10 adjournmsst. Prayer
BY the Chaplain.
Mr. Rscosds from the COMMITTEES on Rules re-
ported . series Of rules for the government Of
ihe Senate, which we're adopted. Rulss SANE -
last session.
On melton any copies were ordered to be
priased for the uss Of the Senator.
The Clerk Of the House entered and presented
suudry. papers which accomplished the Cover
nors Message TO the House.
Mr.. Ellis, from the Committee on Revised
Statutes, reported q joint resolution appointing
joint committee In relation to coaiiyin the
laws. Adopted.
Mr.. Riddle offered resolution tina, 90 much
iachnent laws be referred 10 the Committee
Revised Statutes with leave to repor, at any
time. Adopted.
The Speaker offered 4 joint resolution direct
ing the directors Of the Farmers Bank on the
part OF the State TO attend the annual meeting
and cas-, tn. vote Of the State Adopted.
The Speaker gave notice OF bills entitled IAN
nc, to amend Chapter II, Of the Revised Code"
and An ACT supplementary TO An act TO incor-
poraie the Edgemoor Iron CO.
Mr. Riddle gave notice OF bill to increase the
representation in the General Assembly. This
bill is 10 give New Castle County more repre-
scntaiion.
The Speaker presented a petition for the d.
vision OF White Clay Greek hundred. which was
read and referred 10 the Committee on Elections.
The Speaker appointed Messrs. Ellis and Rec
ords a committee on the part Of the Senate on
the codi6ca,ion OF the laws OF Delaware.
The Speaker gave notice Of bill entitled
"An act Supplementary, to an act to incorporate
the Wilmington City Railway Company pass
ed Feb 4, Ga.
The Speaker introduced bill TO incorporate
the Tasker Loan Association OF New Castle,
which was read
The Sneaker introduced a bill to amend chap
ter 81 of the Revised Code. tThis bill provides
for an increase OF the rate Of interest TO 10 per
cent
Mr. Records moved that the House amend
ment to the Senate joint resolution for joint
committee on the codifca,ion Of the laws be con-
Cured In. Adopted
Adjourned until ) o'clock 7. N.
Rulcs for the government Of the House, and
for regulating the intercourse between the two
Houses similar 10 those OF last session were n
dopieL.
Mr. Lewis Thompson gave notice Of bill ",o
exempt certain property from executive process.
Mr. Silver gave notice Of an act To prohibit
the attachment OF wages in action eases and Of
nm act prohibiting justices Of the peace from
making charges where such charges are not
| coun,ennnccd bv law.
The Clerk Of the Senate here entered and pre-
seated the following joint resolutions for concur
renee:
"A joint resolution appointing join, COM
miitee on the Revised Statutes OF this State =
"a A Joint resolution in relation 10 the Directors
Of the Farmers Bank.
The Joint resolution in relation 10 the Revised
Statutes wrs read, amended and passed.
Mr.. Mnris gave notice Of q bill entitled IAN
act for the relief OF Loan Associations = and
IAN act TO amend Chapter II, OF the Revised
Statutes - also an An act 10 amend An act
! 10 incorporate the Del. and Chester Co. X. II.
| CO.
| The communication of The Secretary OF State
in relation TO codifying the laws was read.
| Mr. Lewis Thompson moved that 30 much OF
| tue Governor 8 message ms relates 10 the boun-
Diary Of this State bc referred TO special COM
mtlee Of three which motion prevailed, and
Messrs. l.. Thompson, Clough aud Hickman
| were appointed said committee.
On motion OF Mr. Silver, the Senate joint res
olu,iou directing the directors OF the Farmers
Bank TO attend the annual meeting Oi the diIee-
tors Of said Bank and cas, the vote oi the State
was read.
The Clerk of the Senate Informed III, House
that the Senate had coneurred in the House a.
amendment 10 the Senate resolution In relation
10 the Revised Statutes, and Messrs Maris, She'll
drake aud Martin were appoinied said commit
| tee on tho part Of the House.
The CLERK OF the Senate also informed the
House OF the Senate resolution for adjuurnincn,
until Tuesday next, and asked the concurrence
OF the House. Agreed 10.
Mr.. Joel Thompson gave notice Of n bill en-.
titled AN nc, 10 pfeven, the sale OF intoxicating
liquors on election day
Adjourned ill o clock r. NJ.
ArrxasooS SESSION.
SExarg-The Clerk read sundry doeumen MT
accompanying the Governors message.
No business was transacted, and the Senate nd
joarued until Thursday morning nj 10 o'clock
noesE.
Mr.. Hickman gave notice Of bill entitled
IAN act supplementary 10 an act 10 Incorporate
the Lcwcs aud Milsboro, II. X, Co.
Mr.. Maris Introduced bill entitled An ac
supplementary TO an act 10 incorporate the pia
nioud State Iron Co - passed March Tih, 1865
on motion OF Mr.. Hickman, the Senate join
resolution In relation 10 the directors OF ih
Farmers Bank on the part of the State, wa'
read, aud It's further consideration postpone,
until Thursday morning.
Mr.. Maris introduced the following bills
which we're read .An aey TO incorporate ih
Delaware Avenue club Stables" :" An act ts
iucorporaie the law Library Association Of New
Castle County," and IAN act to incorporate ih'
Bar Association OF New Castle County" Ais
, AN act TO incorporate the John u. Baker Mo
1 rocco and Leather Company"
Mr.. Wild oflrrpd a resolution that SO much O
the Governors message rs refers to the assess
meni and collection Of taxes be referred to
,, special eommii,ec Of five. Adopted.
, Mr. Msris gave notire Of n bill entitled " Al
act 10 incorporate the Society Of the Sous Of St
George, OF Delaware.
On motion Of Mr.. Davis, the clerk was drcc
ted to have 500 copies Of The report Of the Sta,
Treasurer printed FOR the use ofthe House, an'
also 100 copies OF the correspondence bc,we:i
: Governor Ponder aud Governor Parker OF n.
The House adjoured until Thursday at !
o'clock, A. u.
TurnsDAy, Jan. 9th, 1879.
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Cn motion Of Mr.. Riddle so much OF the Gov
;. ernors message as refers 10 the election Law,
| was referred 10 the Commissioners on Election,
|. The Bill TO incorporate the Tasker Loan A.
sociation was read a second time.
= Mr. Stocklcy moved 10 refer 90 much Of III
/. Governors message as rfitrs to public building
to spscisl commission Of three. Adopted, An
Messrs. Stockley, Riddle and Shakespeare Al
pointed.
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