Middletown transcript., 1877-01-20

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around and signify their independence il
speeches and songs. 0, the dorg how mucl
legislation he does get.
Erry Ecening' sheriff sale law has beer
attacked aud that, too, by Mr.. Holcomb, who
introduced a bill to repenl it, and offered as Q
substitute, one giving the Sheriff right tc
ad verrise in whatever paper he pleased. How
that will sound 10 the editor of Ecery Eren
ing, can only be known by the State Sentinel
and Lepes Light.
Mr.. Richards, of Sussex county, introduced
bill on Wednesday reducing the marriage
license from S4 to 81. During its first and
second reading some of the members of the
House we're disposed to joke with Mr. r.,
who is quite an old man, upon the personal
interest he took in the matrimonial art.
Bill for repeating the tax OF fishermen in the
Delaware passed the House. but was non-con-
cnrred in by the Senate on Wednesday. The
revival Of the talk for State aid is possible, the
applicants being parties interested in rail-
| roads.
There is some whispers Of adjournment in a
few weeks, if no more legislation is required
than has been Let us hope the dogs will be
taken care Of previous to the adjournment
OTHER MATTERS.
None of the nine prisoners who escaped from
Dover jail last Friday have been captured yet,
though Sheriff Blakiston was unconsciously
within mile of them one day this week. 1t
is thought that most of them are together.
Garrett Gipple, proprietor Of restaurant
in this town, died very suddenly, on Monday
last, Of pneumonia. He was hard drinker,
and while getting off from recent intoxica-
ton, he exposed himself too much and con-
tracted a severe cold. Every one says that
Garrett was honest, though.
The revival of the ''put down penny
nuisance has been unwecomed since the arrl-
val Of the Legislature. A crowd of boys, IN
fact nearly every boy in town, procures a top
and cord, and with smiling face pleads 70
every stranger he may hunt up, that penny
be laid down so they may throw for it. The
practice is chronic, and though no harm IS
DONE the appeals are somewhat provoking
when they come in hundreds
A protractQd meeting is in progress in the
NJ. E Church here, under the direction of
Rev. ]. H. Caldwell. On Sunday evening
last, there were some manifestations Of interest
bv members shown, and, on Monday evening,
nine penitents presented themselves for prayer.
The meetings increase in interest. L. /.
Proceedings of the Legislature.
Friday, Jan. 18Th.
lSenate.-Mr Fiddeman gave notice of bill
to amend chap. p, R S. and also presented
a resolution to pay for equity reports. The
Clerk Of the House presented the House bill
for the repeal Of the Sussex county Dog law.
Mr. Davis, from the Com on Corporations,
reported a bill to amend the charter of the
Casho Machine Company.
House.-Mr. Holcomb introduced bill to
amend chap III, R. S. in regard to Sherif7s
sales. The Senate Clerk presented, for con-
currence, tie Senate bill in relation to the
School districts of Middletown. The Kent
county dog law was made special order for
Thursday the 18th.
Monday, Jan. 18Th.
Scndte-Mr Ray, from the Com on Rev.
Statutes, reported bill to change the salary
Of the State School Superintendent.
Bills passed to amend the charter of the
Kiamensi Woolen Co. 10 amend chap. l25,
R. S. and TO amend the act for the protection
of muskrats.
House.-Notices given: By Mr.. Holcomb Of
an act to incorporate the Warshell Co.. by
the same, to supplement the charter of the
Del. Fire Insurance Co.. by Mr. Wright, in
relation to mortgage dockets and indexes
thereto in Kent CO.; by Mr.. Brown, to incor-
porate ST. Johns Church, Wyoming.
Tuesday, Jan. 18Th.
Senate.-Bills passed To amend the char
Ter Of the Casho Machine Co. House bill to
repeal chap. 557, vol. IA, R. S.; to repeal
chap. Al, vol. 10.
Mr. Denney gave notice Of an act concern
ing the sale Of railroads. On motion Of
Mr.. Ray the following joint resolution was
adopted:
That the Adjutant-General of the State of
Delaware be and is hereby directed TO proceed
to Washington, and consult with the author
tiles there in regard 10 the balance standing
to the credit of this State, amounting to Sl6,
100, 90, and ascertain if the State can collect
this amount in money and report the same to
the General Assembly.
TIE Senate next proceeded to an election Of
a U. S. Senator Hon. Eli salisbury received
the unanimous vote for reelection.
Mr.. Fiddeman, from the Com. on Claims,
reported favorably the joint resolution to pay
ex-Chancelor Bates for sqity reports, which
was adopted. He also reported favorably the
joint resolution 10 pay claim Of James &
Webb.
The Clerk Of the House reported the action
of the House on the joint resolution in rela-
ton to the Adj General. Mr.. Ray ntroduc
ed a bill for the protection Of sheep, calves,
pigs, &c.
House-The Clerk Of the Senate reported
the passage BY that body Of several bills ire
ported in Senates proceedings He also re-
ported the adoption of the joint resolution to
send the Adj General to Washington, which
was referred 10 proper committee
Notices given; Of an act in relation to the
Silver Run Marsh Co. Of New Castle county !;
Of an act 10 amend the fish, oyster and game
laws, and of an act TO issue certificates Of in
debtedness to Delaware College by Mr.. Hol-
comb, Of an act to amend chap. 81, R. S. in
reference TO the New Castle county courts an
act to incorporate the Newark Grange Store
Company by Mr.. Cochran to amend the
charter of Middletown.
The election for u S. Senator resulted in
the unanimous choice of Hon. Eli Salisbury
On motion of Mr.. Cochran the resolution in
regard to the Adj. General was amended to
extend the time for him TO make his report to
the oath inst, and as so amended the resolu-
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