Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07

sENATE--MoBNINd SESSION, 10 A. NJ
The Senate met and was opened with prayer
by the Chaplain.
The Secretary of State entered and laid before
the Senate the Librarians report of books re-
ceived for the use of the State since January Let
1873.
On motion of Mr.. Fddeman the State Trea-
surer report was read and on motion of Mr.
Causey 5O0 copies were ordered to be printed
for the use of the Senate.
The Clerk of the Honso being admitted, pre-
sented JOINT resolution from the House, to
present the old State House bell to the Delaware
Historical Society, and asked the concurrence of
the Senate in the same.
On motion of Mr.. Riddle, the joint resolution
was concurred in, but subsequently, on motion
of Mr. Ray, the motion to concur was reconsd-
Ell ed, and on motion of Mr.. Moore, laid upon the
table.
Mr.. Riddle said he would not oppose the mo-
tion to lay on the table, but he would call it up
at an early day and advocate its passage.
Mr. Moore wanted further time to consider the
resolution,
Mr.. Shakespeare thought that it being relic
of old revolutionary times it should be preserved
in t he library OF the State.
Mr. Ray gave notice that he would, at some fu-
ture day, offer bill to amend Section lst, Chap
ter 50, of the Revised Code.
Mr. Riddle gave notice that he would at some
future time Introduce bill to establish an In-
ferior Court, to be STYLED " The Court of Quar-
ter Sessions of New Castle County,
On motion of MIR. Causey, that portion of the
Governors Message relating to Finances was re-
ferred to the Finance Committee.
Mr.. Shakespeare presented the report and ac-
companying documents of the Commission ap
pointed to remodel and furnish the State House,
which report was lead.
On motion of Mr.. Fiddeman, the report was
referred to joint committee of on the part Of
the Senate and on the part Of the House.
The speaker appointed Messrs. Fddeman and
Causey said committee on part of the Senate.
Mr.. Davis presented a petition to prohibit live
stock from running at large in School District
No. 81 New Castle County which was referred
to special committee consisting of Messrs.
Davis. Shakespeare and Moore.
Mr.. Ray gave notice that he would at some fu-
ture time introduce bill to repeal the law al
lowing wages to be attached.
Mr.. Riddle gave notice that he wond intro
duco bill to increase the number of Senators
and members in the General Assembly.
On motion of Mr. Moore, Mr. Shakespeare was
appointed committee to procure clock for
the Use of the Senate.
Adjourned to P. NJ.
sESATE-AFrERNoos eEssIoS
The Senate re-assembled at 3 P. NJ
Mr.. Moore offered joint resolution providing
for joint committee to prepare resolution for
the ratification of the Amendment to the Consti-
tuition for General Incorporation Act, and to
prepare an act to regulate corporations under
the Amended Constitution.
Mr.. Riddle thought it would be lost to ratfy
the Constitutional Amendment aud afterwards
enact such laws as might be required to conform
to the Amended Constitution.
The resolution was laid over under the rule.
MIR. Riddle reported rules for the government
OF the Senate which We're adopted.
Mr.. Fiddeman offered resolution which was
adopted, inviting the Governor and Governor
elect to seats on the floor of the Senate
On motion of Mr.. Riddle the Clerk was ill.,
structed to have so copies of the rules printed
for the use of the Senate.
MIR; Riddle presented the petition of Robert
Grantees of Philadelphia for duplicate bonds in
place of some which were lost. Read and re-
ferred to special committee consisting of
Messrs. Riddle, Moore and Davis
HOUSE.
The House met at 10 o'clock, and was opened
with prayer by Rev. l. T. Cooper.
Mr.. Nowand reported that he had informed
Mr. Cooper of his election as Chaplain of the
House but owing to the fact that he lives in
Camden and is afflicted with rheumatism, ETC..
he declined the honor, with thanks.
:, A resolution was then adopted invited Rev.
Messrs Houston and Todd were appointed
committee to inform him of the action of the
House.
Mr.. Bird introduced bill, which was read,
providing for two additional Trustees of the
Poor for Wilmington hundred.
Mr. Holcomb introduced bill, which was read
once, providing for the exemption of wages
from execution attachment process.
de also introduced bill vacating parts OF
johnson, Larkins. Fifth and Sixth streets, in the
town OF New Castle. 1t was read once.
Tue Ireasnrers report was read and 500 copies
ordered to be printed
MIR. John Phillips offered joint resolution
donating to the Historical Society of Delaware
the old State House bell, the history of which
dates back to 1853. The resolution was adopted
and sent to the Senate for concurrence.
Mr.. Wids, from the committee appointed for
that purpose, reported rules for the government
Of the HOIse.
On motion of Mr. Nowland each member was
directed to be furnished with Cushing's
Manuel and on motion of Mr.. Learned, clergy
men visiting the Capital were rendered the priv
ileges of the floor.
The Clerk OF the Senate presented report of
the State House Building Commission. The
commission reported the entire expense Of re-
modelling improving, and refurnishing the build
ing, rs 43S.99 all excess of 9S 446 G3 over the
amount appropriated by the Legislature to de-
fray the cost of the work.
JOINT resolution of the Senate, creating a
committee OF live to consider the report, was re-
win Collins and j. W. Phillips were appointed
members of the same, on behalf of the House.
At l20j the House adjourned until 3 O'Clock
p. NJ,
Hou,E-AFTERNooS sEssIoS.
The House met at 3 +. u.
Mr.. Houston gave notice that he would at
some future day introduce bill amendatory of
the act providing for the leases of the Potter es-
tates, passed March 2Sth 1873
On motion of Mr.. Phillips. Mr. PYLE was direct
ed to procure clock for the uss of the House.
after which motion to adjourn until to NOR.
row morning was made and agreed to-
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The EXCURSION TO DOVER - The Americas
| Club had another meeting, last evening, tc
further consider the contemplated excursion tc
Dover, to attend the Inauguration of Governor
Cochran, next Tuesday committee was APP
pointet to negotiate with the railroad author
tiles to secure train at half rates.
The annual meeting of the Delaware Institute
of NJ ,chanic Arss occurs on Saturday evening.