Middletown transcript., 1875-01-23

On Roads reported back Mr. Biggs' bill IN re-
lation to Constables making it apply TO the
whole State instead Of New Castls county
.lone. The bill incorporating the Sussex In
Dcrance Company, was read once-that in
the Marbleton Quarry Company
,econd time also that incorporating the
Peninsula Agricultural aad Pomologicai A.
The bill to prevent live stock from
running at large in School District No. SO,
New Castle county, was passed. AtN.3o,
on motion Of Nr. Nowland, the House pro-
ceeded to choose by Visa 0ocs vote United
States Senator. Hon. T. F. Bayard was
chosen unanimously. At II o'clock the Sen
tors entered the Hall and beth Houses went
to the Court House 70 witness the inaugura-
ton of Gov. Cochran. On returning to their
chamber the House adjourned.
AFTERNOON SEssIox.
SEnArs-Not in session.
HousE. Speaker Holcomb read petition
asking for Stock law in School District No.
so, New Castle county. Mr.. Bird gave notice
Of biIls to incorporate the Delaware City 1
New Castle r. R. Co.; Diamond State Fire
and Marine Insurance County, and the Un-
derwritsrs' Agency Of Delaware. The bill
repealing section Is, chap. III, vol. II, Del-
aware Laws, was laid on the table. At 3.l5
the House adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20.
SmArE.-Nr. Riddle, from the COMMITTEES
on Revised Statutes, reported back the bill
the wages attachment law with an
amendment repeating al other laws incon-
sistent with it. Adopted. Mr.. Fiddsman
offered an amendment striking out the words
"Nsw Castle county" and inserting "this
Shte." Adopted, and the bill ~ amended was
passd and sent to the House for concurrence in
the amendments. Numerous petitions were
read aad referred. Mr.. Ray gave notice Of an
act to aid Delaware College, and 70 educate
scholars there for teachers for the public
schools. The Senate went to The House 70
ballot, in joint session, as required by law,
for o. 8. Senator, and on returning adjoarn-
Cd till p. N.
Houss. Mr.. Baldwin presented petition
from J. A. Reynolds, Jr., and 90 others Of
School Districts Nos. 80 and Al, New Castle
county, asking the passage Of : law making
dogs personal property, and for the better
projection OF their owners. Referred to sps.
cial committee. Mr.. Bird introduced bill to
incorporate the Diamond State Insurance Co.
Senate bill to prohibit live stock from run
ming 1t large In School District No. 81, was
passed. Several bills were read q second
time and notics Of new bills was given. The
new Governor entered the House and waa
warmly welcomed by the members. About
IL o'clock the Senate entered and the two
Houses went into joint session for the election
Of o.. 8. Senator, whsa Hon. T. F. Bayard
rscsived 20 votes and Hon. &. W. Gilpin /.
ArrnRxooH SESSION.
SsHArs.-Mr. Riddle, from the COMMITTEES
on Revised Statutes, reported back the bill to
create Court Of Quarter Sessions for New
Castle county, with an amendment fixing
the time for holding the Court on the second
Monday in July, September. January and
March. Adopted. Another amendment gives
the presiding Judge $3.50 in addition to the
sslary now received The bill was then
passed. The bill to change the time Of hold'
ing the Orphans Court in Sussex county,
was passed.
HovsE. .-Notice Of several new bills wal
given. Two petitions for divercs were pre-.
ssnsed, and the House refused to refer them 4
. Committee on Divorce by vote Of "a to 4
The bill to Incorporate the Agricultural and
Pathological Association, Of Middietown, wal
reported back by Mr.. Houston with an amend
ment striking out the clause allowing wine
beer, ale and cider to be sold on the premises
An amendment to allow cider to be sold, wa
adopted. The bin was then read third
time and passed the House and sept to th'
Senate for concurrence.
Dsrisg Robbery.
Aubt AuesVsy ntBus ss"8 ~
berry was perpetrated at the hardware store Q
3. W. Hopes, sos Market street. The thief
with brick, broke the thick plate glass o
ths front window and removed thsreffou
eight revolvers, which be could reach BY ic
serting his arm. These revolvsrs were th
only things missed, but the damage to tn
glass was heavier loss to the proprieto
than the things stolen Wilmington Com
mercial '.'g 4ss4s 4s'tstsr i
4 Ysung lssnss CAssssian Asssssatisn
Was formed at the n. b. Church, Of thi
town, on Tuesday evening, with the follow
ing eficsrs President B. b. Eliason Vic
President, Benjamin Benson; Secretary, n
vasey; Treasurer, Martin Burris All pei
sons Of other denominations who may wis
to are cordially invited to attend.