The daily gazette., 1879-02-21

ing inquiry into the cause of trouble be-
tween the State of Delaware and Kent
and Sussex counties, and calling upon
the counties to pay the amounts due.
Mr.. Houston read letter from the
county treasurer OF Sussex county, In
which it was stated that there was a
large amount of tax, amounting to $33,-
600, uncolected, which when paid would
liquidate the entire debt of the State.
The amount owing to the Safe is Sl2,-
423.84, which is ready to be handed over
whec desired.
Mr.. Needles, on the part of Kent coun-
ty, stated that the resolution was uunec-
essary, az the trouble was all owing to
the State Treasurer who would not take
the money when 1t was handed to him
by the Kent county Official
Mr.. Houston further stated that as far
as Sussex county was concerned, he
didn't see that the resolution was neces-
sary az the money would be paid over az
soon without as with.
Mr.. Dean insisted on the passage of
the resolution as 1t would then be COM
pulsory upon the State Treasurer TO col
lect the money. He got the information n
from the Auditors book, and he thought
it swindle against the State to have
such thing. printed If 1t is not correct.
Mr.. Houston, misunderstanding Mr..
IJtdH ItIltu Ludi IL WAS tuc
first time that the people of Sussex coun-
ty were termed swiudlers by a member
of the Legislature. The assertion would
have come with greater effect were it
not known that the gentleman had in
Lroduced so many resolutions charging
frauds upon his own county; and IL is
hardly expected that he would let the
two other counties pass by without this
stigma from him.
Mr.. Dean, with spirit, refuted the
charge that he accused his county in his
resolutions with fraud, and demanded of
Mr.. Houston to produce the documents.
In absence of the proofs he reminded his
accuser that he would insist on a retrac-
| ton.
| The Speaker reminding the disputants
of a breach of decorum, personal allu-
slons were dropped.
Mr.. Fooks moving the indefinite post
ponement of the resolution the discus
sion was put an end to by the adoption
OF the mott On, New Castle county with
the exception of Mr.Riggs voting against
| 1t.
Mr.. Ware introduced an act in regard
to the marsh and meadow lands Of Will
mingtop.
MIR. Needles, from the Committee on
Divorces, reported favCrably upon the
petitions of Katie Boyd, Luther NJ
Hearn and Annie +. Simpson, and rec
ommenied bills in each case.
The petition of Mary X. Hiccock was
reported unfavcrably upon.
Mr.. Dean gave nc tice of a bill provid.
Ing tor the inspection Of fertilizers.
| Mr.. Dean presented a petition signed
by 1900 names praying for an inquiry in.
to the management of county offices
The reaning of the names was deferred
until Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Hall presented joint resolution
appointing a joint committee of five to
provide for more thorough system OF
assessment of property, which was adopt
ed. Committee on the part of the House
are Hall, Fooks, Lamsson, Conaway and
Riggs.
The Senate bill to incorporate the to WI
of St. Grerges was introduced and read.
The joint committee appointed to take
action on the memorial of the Delaware
Railroad reported that they met in TIE
railroad office and found in the posses
sion of the company 1913 bonds of the
State in denominations $1,000, $500 anC
SiO0 and resolution ordering the taking
up OF bonds by the State as desired BY
the company, was passed.
Mr.. Dean introduced an act in relation
to roads in White Clay Creek Hundred
Adjourned.