Daily Republican., 1879-02-06

ing OF q public road. Referred to the
committee on roads and highways.
A petition from NathaHiel Holmes
asking for divorce from his wife, was
presented by Mr.. Hall aud referred.
Mr.. Conaway presented petition
from Mary Il. Davidson asking for a
divorce from her husband Alexander
Davidson.
Mr.. Fooks presented a remonstr ance
from number of citizens of .iew Cas-
tie county against the passage of an act
compelling manufacturers of -four 10
use new barrels all the time.
The Senate joint resolution to the ef-
feet that the General Assembly grant
no divorces until all the allegations
contained in the petitions are proved
was taken up for consideration.
Mr.. Houston moved that the resolu-
tion be non-concurred in.
Mr.. Hall said that hs liked some o {
the features In the resolution. II seems
fair that all sides of divorce cases be
considered. would like to have the
subject lay on the table till this after.
noon.
Mr.. Houston withdrew his motion and
the resolution was laid on the table.
The bill to incorporate the Trump
Bros. Machine Co. passed the House
The bill to incorporate the Jefferson
Democratic Club passed the House.
The Committee on Divorce reported
bill to divorce Isabella German from her
husband Alfred W. German.
The supplement to the incorporation
act of the Delaware State Fire and Ma
rine Insurance Company was passed.
The Senate bill in relation to the
estates of aliens pasted the Senate.
A recess was takeifat 12 M.
lin AFTERNOON SESSION.
The House met at 3 o'clock.
Mr.. Dean gave notice of live stock
act for School district No. IS, New Cas-
tie County.
Mr.. Sharp introduced an act entitled
an act to establish a State Board of
Health of the State of Delaware. (The
bill provides that 80 days after the pas
sage ofthe act, the Governor shall ap-
point State Board of Health consist
ing OF physicians-3 from New Cas-
tie County and each from Kent and
Sussex conpfies.
A Icy thly memorial in relation
thereto ffSm the State NJ edical Society
was read by DR.. Sharp.
Mr.. Short gave notice of bill to
prevent stock running at large in
School districts l23 and l6l.
The resolution in relation to divorce
cases was taken mp and after slight
amendment by Mr.. Hall was concurred
In. The amendment provides for the
summoning of one or more responsible
witnesses before committee of five, 2
from the Senate and 3 from the House.
Mr.. Cannon gave notice of the follow
Ing bills:
To prevent live stock running at
large in school district No. SO.
To prevent BARRIERS pursuing their oc-
cupation on Sunday.
TO incorporate Wisconsin Tribe No.
IL |. 0. R. NJ. of Laurel.
To prevent live stock running at
large In district No. 176 Sussex County.
Mr.. Dean presented petitions signed
by David Lemon and others asking for
reduction OF the number of Justices
Of Peace in City of Wilmington. 1t was
referred to Committee on Statutes.
Al he bill in relation to st. Paul's NJ,
3. church of Wilmington, and the bill
o incorporate Mutual Coal and Pro-
luce Association were read the second
line.
Mr.. Cochran from Committee on Edu-
alton reported favorable to the crea-
ion of a new school district in New
;astle County, and the Lill was read
ne first time.
Mr.. Cannon presented remonstrance
against the measure which was read.
The bill to change the name of the
Kent county Agricultural Society to
he State Agricultural Society was read
he first time. L
The following bills were read the Sec
md time.
TO Incorporate the Wilmington Loan t
Association. |
The bill in relation to the vacation of t
public road near Ellensdale, Sussex a
ounty. a
To prevent live stock running at large t
D school district No. lG3. o
TO amend chapter n, Revised Stat 7
ties. .
To further amend the charter of the .
ity of Wilmington. il
Dad in Kent Co. a
In relation to Lorses and otbar ami a.
al