The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-01-21
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S...,s..., If the Committee on FINANCE
n'.''" -. IN the Joint Committee o
Federal Relations -. -,
~ r,t,er introduced bin to regulate III
.-,.,sco Of pharmacy and to prevent I'd
,.,,.r,t;oa az drugs and medicines. which
.h.'x,,ao bill as has ieen before the Lcgisia
.vrr for three years past.
H. Sevcll offered resolution calling upoi
,.c Senators aud Representatives In Congress
,omakc such appropriation in aid OF the Cen
..,,;,i celebration as will enable those nav
,,r the matter in charge to mako i success.
uorsE.--Mr. Waslbnrn introduced bill
to e,ablo churches to change their respective
names and titles. Also, by Mr. Smith, to re.
neal supplement 10 act fixing the salaries OF
officers of the Senate and General Assembly.
Tho sneaker announced the Committees.
Mr.. Hoppock, of this county, is on the Com
n;ttee on Banks and Insurance, and Oh Claims
aud Pensions. Mr. Carpenter, of this county
;s on tho Committee on Unfinished Business
and on Revision of Laws. Mr. Hoppock is
also ON Joint Committee on Public Grounds
and BUILDINGS.
Mr.. Patterson offered resolution to APP
mint a committee of five to inquire into the
manner of the passage of the act to increase
the salary of the Commissioners of the Sink
ing Fund, passed at the last session.
Mr.. Ward said there really seemed to be a
necessity for this. The bin came to the Gov
crnor with the names of the officers of the
House attesting its passage, and yet tho bill
did not pass. The resolution was adopted.
A bill was introduced to equalize the State
tax among the several counties Of this State.
Itprovides for the ap2ointne of three Stats
Assessors, to be appointed by the Governor,
by and with the advice and consent OF the
Senate, to hold their Offices for five years, to
constitute u beard of equalization, whose
duty it shall be to cqualize the State tax
among the several counties Of this State, and
fix the amount Of assessment of real and per-
sonal estate in which the State tax shall be
levied in each county; with tho necessary
powers to swear witnesses, &c. To meet in
the city of Trenton within ten days after their
appointment, and adopt their plan of action.
They are to visit officially every county in the
State at least once in two years, and prepare
a written digest of such facts as they may
deem most important for aiding the board
The examination to commence in the month
of May of each year. The board are to meet
for examination, and the preparation Of their
report on the tenth day Of July in each year,
their work to be completed, and in the hands
OF the Comptroller by the 3oth day of August
in each year. The State tax each county is
reouired to nav will he fixed by tho State
Comptroller. Each Assessor to receive 81 ,0Ot
per year and all travelling expenses. The right
of appeal is granted to every assessor of any
city or township.
Both Houses adjourned over from Wedncs-
day of last week until Monday evening of this
week.
JAN. 19Tn.--SENATE.-A An act for the pro-
lection of fisheries i'll this State, forbids the
taking of fish from any Of the lakes or ponds
which have been stocked with fish by the
Fish Commissioner. Brook trout shall not
be caught between April and August Is
nor salmon; bac., bass or perch between
March and June l. The bill is the same
rs passed the Senate last year and was defeated
in the House.
An act for the relief of soldiers and sailors
of the war Of 1919 provides for tho payment
of a pension of 500 to said parties or their
widows, upon evidence of such service being
furnished to the Adjutant General, and by
him certified to the Comptroller.
A further supplement- to an act authorizing
tho sale of lands held IN trust in certain eases,
provides that when lands left by will to any
person for life or in contingency, are liable to
be sold for taxes and assessments, the Court
of Chancery may appoint n trustee and decree
the sale of q part or the whole of the property.
Mr.. Sewell offered resolution for the crea-
ton Of n Joint Committee on Centennial
Celebration. Adopted.
Mr.. Hopkins offered a resolution that Will
liam S. Sharp be empowered to print the bills
of the Senate until otherwise ordered. Adopt
cd
Mr.. Cutler introduced a further supplement
to an act for the better securing the property
- 'iNN HOhVis piVfittifS ehto tthy INCA
ried woman who NOW is or may hereafter be-
come entitled to any contingent estate in any
real or personal property, may with the con-
eurrence of her husband compound receipt
for. assign or convey the same in all cases
where she might if fame sole, and every
agreement she may make in regard to the
same shall ue valid and binding.
housE.--rhe following bills were intro
duced.
Supplement- to the act concerning taxes,
providing that where taxes are imposed on per-
sonai property. such property shall not be
taxed anywhere else.
Supplement- to the Orphans Court, provid-
ins the same proof in reference to the pro.
pounding viii for probate us it does as if q
caveat had been fled
Further supplement to the act to regulate
the business of Fire, Life, Accident. Marine
and Live Stock Insurance Companies or As
sociations incorporated in this State. reauirinp
an exhibit TO be filed in the Secretary of State,
oiiics daring the month Of January, showing
tne condition of every company on the ais
OF beeesnber; whenever required the Sec
rotary OF State can institute an examination
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