Middletown transcript., 1877-01-27

sent, which received the same answer, but HI
sent reinforcements in the shape of his son
who took more sensible, though less super
stitious course, and began TO keep watch or
the young lady which soon resulted in an en-
tire exposure Of the whole matter. he socI
discovered that the young lady and hel
mother were at the bottom of the affair, thai
they did the inside ghost work while the
lover acted the outside ghost. 1t turns oui
that the mother was in favor Of the preten-
sions Of the young man 10 whom the father
objected, and took this method of forcing an
agreement to the match.
The result of it all was that the father has
resumed his position as master of the situa-
ton Commercial.
Proceedings OF the LegIslature.
Friday, Jan. 18Th.
.Senats.-The House joint resolution, in re-
gard to printing the Auditors report, was
concurred in, and several bills we're read a
first time. No business of any Importance
was transacted, and the Senate adjourned till
Monday.
House.-Mr. Burnite introduced bill iu
relation to the Trustees of the Poor in North
and South Murderkill and Kenton hundreds,
Kent county, and Mr.. Bird introduced an act
to amend the law in regard to the Trustees
from Blackbird and dAppoquinimink hundreds,
New Castle county. Bills for the renewal
and amendment Of the charters of certain cor
porations were referred to the Committee on
Corporations.
Monday, Jan. 22d
Senats. NO business of any account was
transacted.
HOuse-Mr. Holcomb offered joint reso-
luton appropriating $500 for the purchase of
books fol the State library.
Bills passed To incorporate the Newark
Grange Store Company; to incorporate the
United Children Of the Light.
Mr.. Ware offered series Of joint resolu-
tions instruc'ing the Delaware Senators and
Representatives to vote for the electoral count
bill of the congressional joint committee, and
approving Mr.. Bayard's course in reference
thereto. Referred.
Mr.. Wright offered joint resolution re-
questing the treasurer of the Delaware Asso-
citation to report to the General Assembly
what disposition be has made Of the money
raised for school purposes, BY tax on colored
people Adopted.
The Speaker presented the report of the
centennial commissioners, which was read and
referred to a special committee.
Mr.. Ware presented petition from citizens
Of Wilmington asking for the election Of a
General Superintendent for the schools of that
Tuesday, Jan. 2sd.
Senate The joint resolutions endorsing the
electoral count bill were adopted unani-
mously.
Bills passed To amend the charter of the
Delaware Fire Insurance Company; to incOr-
porate the j. Marshall Company 10 make it
upon the county treasurers to make
reports in relation to mortgages, records and
indices Of Kent county.
Bill lost: The House bill in relation 10
hawks and crows
Mr.. Ray, from the committee to examine the
Of the centennial commission, report
ed their accounts correct and offered joint
resolution to pay Jos. P Comegys and L. F.
Riddle 81, ISL 90, balance due on expenses Of
the centennial commission.
Housc-Bills passed To amend sec. l5,
chap I, revised code, and to extend The time
for recording deeds.
Bills introduced An additional supple
ment to the charter of the Masonic Hall Com
pany; an additional supplement to the char
ter of the Chesapeake and Delaware Bay Ship
Canal Company to render parties to civil
suits competent witnesses.
Mr.. Holcomb reported resolution recon-
mending the appropriation of 81, Isl 80 10
pay the centennial commissioners for expenses.
Mr.. Brown reported a bill in reference to
tramps Mr.. Burnite reported a series Of res
olutions in relation TO the congressional cleo
toral count bill, which wereread and adopted.
Wednesday, Jan. 24h.
Senats.-Bills passed To amend chap. 81,
revised code; to repeal chap. so, vol Is,
Delaware Laws (under suspension of the
rules) to TvPeal chap. 70, vol. Il.
Mr.. Hopkins, from committee on education
reported bill to raise revenue in School dis
trict No. 40, New Castle County.
On motion Of Mr.. Fiddeman the clerk was
instructed to have printed l 900 copies of the
report of Free Schools.
Mr.. Davis presented claim of James G
Townsend against the State, which was read
and referred.
The House resolutions in regard TO Federal
Relations were laid on the table
H0use.-Mr. Thompson offered resolution
instructing the clerk to have additional copie!
Of the report Of the State School Superinten.
dent printed.
Bills passed To incorporate the Worden
Manufacturing Company of Smyrna TO amend
the charter of the Casho Machine Company o
Newark; the Senate bill to amend the act fol
the protection Of muskrats; the Senate bill
repeating the act for the protection Of fisher
men 10 repeal chap. 60, vol. 10, Del. Laws
Mr.. Ware presented a claim of the Adjutan
General of the State for $3.50. Referred tc
Com. on Claims. Mr.. Bird presented claim
Of l. e. Fols for $500, which was also refer
red. Mr.. Holcomb gave notice of an act t.
incorporate the Odessa Hall Company. Tb,
Senate joint resolution to pay the Gentennia
Commissioners $ll5l 80 was concurred in.
Thu sday, Jan. 25th.
Senate.-Mr, Hopkins introduced bill L
repeal the act increasing the salary of tn,
Secretary of State. On motion Of Mr. Fiddle
man the House joint resolutions in regard t.
the Electoral Count bill were concurred in :
The House amendment to Muskrat bill wni
concurred in. Several new bills in amend
meni of existing statutes were introduced.
House.-Bills introduced to incorporat,