Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1875-03-26

Revised Statutes the bill which provides that
taxes be made first lien on real and personal
property, and upon his motion it was indetinate-
IL postponed.
Mr.. Riddle introduced bill in relation to free
schools in Delaware and it was iesd twice and
referred.
Mr.. Ray presented the joint resolution requir-
ing that the Treasurer of the State pay the
the members OF the legislature in gold, snd upon
his motion it was concured in Yeas, Messrs.
Shakespeare, Davis Fiddeman Ray, Moore, eau.
sey. and Mr.. Speaker. Nays, Mr.. Riddle-l.
Mr.. Riddle reported the bill amending chapter
81. volume II of the Revised Code. which was
indefinitely postponed. Yeas, Messrs. Causey,
Davis, Shakespeare, Ray, Fiddeman, Moore, and
Mr.. Speaker. Nays, Mr.. Riddle.
Mr. Davis reported the bill for the consrHc-
ton OF q new public road in Dover hundred,
which was read the third time and passed.
Also an act appointing commissioners for the
examination Of the necessity OF new public
road in Kent county. which upon the third rea
ding was passed.
On motion of Mr.. Shakespeare the bill moor
porating the trustees of the estate Of James
Riddle, deceased, was read the third time aid
passed.
The following divorce bills were then taken
up. read the second time, and laid OH the table .
Dworcng John B. and Emily Phillips d.vorcing
Elizabeth aud Ferdinand Rudluf dlNorcing
Ann and Robert Davis; diyorclng Robert and
Amanda Taylor; diyorcing ). 5, and Anne
Hurne diyorcing James A. and Margaret Ellis
divorcing Sarah NJ. and Henry Atkins
On motion of Mr.. Moore the free school bill
just returned from the House was taken mp and
the Senate refused TO withdraw from their
amendments.
On motion of Mr.. Causey committee Of three
"ss appointed by the CHAR to act in conference
with the House committee on the School lii.
The Speaker appointed Messrs CAusey. Fiddle
man aud Moore a. the Committee.
On motion of air. Shakespeare the biz for
internal improvement was taken mp.
On motion Of Mr.. Ray the bill was made Tie
special order for O'Clock.
Adjourned until that hour.
afternoon Session.
The Senate re-sssembled at clock and pro-
ceeled to tue consideration OF the bill for inter
nal improvements, Oh motion OF Mr.. Shakespeare.
Amendments were offered by Mr.. Shakespeare
III effect doubling the amount OF stock subscrip.
HOBS. required before the State bonds could be
issued, and striking out the Harrington and
Queenstown railroad from the benefits Of the
oil. which were accepted by the Senate.
air. Flddeman offered au amendment which
III effect, would strike ont all after the eulctlug
cause and providing for arosl from Dover u
Milford only, but II failed 10 receive majority.
The tlll Was then read .lliri time aud de-
feated. Yeas. Alessrs Csusey, Moore, AID Mr.
Speaker, Nays, Messrs Shak-peale, DAVIS Rid
Ole, Ray. and fddeman.
The supplement to tue charter OF lie Cam LEI
Union Camp.GIuuud was passed.
Mr.. Causey reported that the Conferences
Committee on the School b-i hal agreed. Tue
report was acceptli It PROVISIONS Will ia
found under the House proceedings
The following bills passed TO construct
new public road ii Sussex county inc ,rpo.a
thug the Sussex Midland Railroad
On motion Of Mr.. Riddle, The ja!nt resolution
appropratlng $4,000 70 the Centennial fluid,
appointing Commissioners on behalf Of me
state, aud sppropnsuug - UuO for their expeu-
ses, was taken up, and On motion of Mr.. CaaSey
adopted AZ amendmeu, by Mr.. Moore 70 reduce
tie amount to $1,000 being lost
Mr.. Riddle introduced bill in relation 10 the
duties Of the State Treasurer WHICH wa, Ieal
and referred.
NJ. Riddle reported the bill authorizing the
leyyins TAX Of $500 per annum in eacA school
district for school PURPOSES aud offered sub
st.tute amending the charter Of tie Junction 4
Breskwater railroad which, under suspension
Of the rules, was passed
On motion Of Mr., Moore the joint resolution
concerning the capital rules were adopted. Mr.
e. {. Fulton was made Stste I..brArisn.
On motion Of Mr.. Davis the bill providing a
supplement- TO chapter % OF the Ec,.-eI de
Was passed.
Mr.. Ray reported that the conference commit
Tee had agreed that the New Castle Aarbor pro
lection bill TO amend by striking out 5000 and
Inserting $1,000. The report was adopted
The allowance bill Of Sarah and Henry Atkins
was tsken up and Indefinitely postponed ty
unanimous vote.
Mr.. Riddle reported from the Committee OF
Revised Statutes the bill providing for represen.
tauon according 10 population, which was resi
the third time and was defeated. yeas, Messrs
Davis. Ray, Riddles Nays, Messrs C4u-ey.
Shakespeare. Flddeman. Moore. and Mr.. Speaker
).
Mr.. Shapspeare reported the bill incorporating
tile Wilmington and Clsymout railroad winch
was read the third time and lost. Yeas Nes-rs
Riddle. Shakespeare Causey, and Mr. Speaker
Nays. Messrs. Davis Ray. and Fiiieman-3.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The real.ns Of the Journal Wa dispensed
with.
Mr.. Collins reported the bill to amend the
Mechanics Lien law which was read the third
time and passed.
A joint resolution offered by Mr.. Frsirn 10
place the state Dag in the hands Of the Centeu-
Nal Committee to be placed on exhibition st tie
Centennial Exposition was adopted
Mr..N3wlaui offered joint resolution al.
journing 10th Houses On Friday, the 26:h inst,
which on motion of Mr. Todd was laid upon the
table. Yeas Il. nays g.
j. W. Phillips moved the rules Of the House
he suspended the bslauce Of the session.
Mr. Nowlsnd moved to lay tie motion on tie
/ table. Lost.
Tie motion TO suspend was last. YeAs ..
nays 70.
ou motion Of ]. W. PA.l,ip. tie senate
amendments to the lii for establishing f.ee
/ schools WAS taken mp for consideration
The Senate amendment making Supernteua-
ent member u tie Board OF Eilcatiou ~
Tie amenig,ea, making the President o. Dsi.
S"are College STATE sdperiu :enleut NAz uou
coucurrei N,
lie amendment giving tie Secretary s25oa
] year -4.aEy VS. non c5n:Isrel IN. Amendment
No. :. taxing tescLsrs IS for certificate. VS.
4 non concerned IN
Amendment No 8 reducing tie u.u...!,, a tax
/ from SIS 70 $50 was cJpcurred u
/ Ills tl WAS then so:ll . the Senate
The Senate amendments 70 the House L!.l d.
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