Milford chronicle., 1883-01-26

ad He desired, however, to move cautiously in
~ der to avoid any possible litigation in the futu
lie In asking the opinion Of the judges they we're
n Gliding in advance what action Il wns best 10 tai
le II they determined that a change IT the Con.ul
q tion is necessary we can take the necessary ,te
II In that direction, while il would be folly to th
4 Of such q course If the Legislature had power
ar dispose Of the whole matter. This idea was
I'd obtain the opinion on the general question as
N the power it was practicable to provide for Il
OF election Of Representatives by districts.
Mr., Bates wished it understood that he wi
~ not Committed to any settled plan in these ia
io pOrtant matters. He was here to consult vii
8 his colleagues and to urge the adoption Of Il
" best measures to meet the demands Of maio
D, ity If not the whole people of the State. tt
De first thing to iad out was what could be dor
IS and tben TO do it. Every member wanted a
p the light on tins subject that he could get A
! far as his own opinion went Mr.. Bates though
= \ that the General Assembly could settle the mai
! ter at the present session, but to get this opinio
! IN advance would be to insure the legality t
: such action.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Bates remarks tn
e resolution was adopted and Immediately sent {,
t the Senate where it was agreed to after u shor
speech by Mr.. Cooper.
In the House the following business was trans
acted: Notice was given OF bills by Mr.. Bates
TO amend chapter 16O volume 10, Laws OF Della.
ware, regulating submission OF law to the judi
ciary, by Mr.. Comegys, TO incorporate Division
No. 4. A. o. H., of Wilmington, and Division
No. 5, A. o. H., of HOckessin; by Mr.. Lewis, to
incorporate the Harrington Library Association 4;
by Mr. Barlow, to incorporate the Monteloire
Beneficial Society Of Wilmington by Mr.. Craw.
| ford, 10 incorporate the Mutual Loan Association
Of Townsend, by Mr.. Watson. Tor new public
road in Milford hundred; by Mr.. Jusiis to limit
the amount Of road tax In Chrisiiana hundred:
by Mr.. Rawlins, TO amend the charter Of tie
town Of SeafOrd.
In the Senate bills were read concerning com
potency Of jurors in capital cases. resting III
trustees the Jail property in New Castle; increas-
iug the panel Of jurors from 4S TO &C to incorpc-
rate the Pusey & Scott Company; to prevent
procurement Of abortions, and TO abolish whip
ptAlA III NaaAo VI AANAhNA Al tAN 1NANhA AN NsA0Ns
Mr.. Denney introduced a bill to amend the !
charter Of the town OF Dover A number Of bills |
were read a second time and referred
Notice was given of bills Incorporating the .
Delmarvia Fertilizer Company Of Clayton. Del,
and ST. M,ry's Total Abstence aud Beneficial Pi.
Oleer Corps amending the act Incorporating
the jackson Lime and Marble Company, and to
amend the act Tor the protection Of fish, game ard
oysters.
Bills we're passed Incorporating the Pusey q
Scott Company and Furnishing the procurement
Of abortion. The House bill incorporating the
Rehoboth Beach Hotel Company was read for
the irst time. A petition from the trustees Of
Wesleyan Female College was presented, pray
ing for the repeal Of its charter.
Mr. Roe presented petition Of George C. Craig
for a divorce from his wife, Louisa Craig.
Tuesday Jan. 23.-Notice was given OF the fol-
lowing bills; Bv Mr.. Cooch to amend chapter
Iis volume 16. Laws of Delaware, touching the
luiirs Of the State Chemist; by Mr.. Perry to in
corporate the Broadkiln River Oyster Company;
,y Mr. Lowe, for the improvement Of nayigable
teams emptying into Delaware Bay; by Mr..
acOhs, 10 amend the charter Of the Sussex Mid
aud Railroad Company, authorizing its eXten.
ion to the Breakwaier; by Mr.Bates, toincrease
he number ofmembers Of the General Assemb- 9
y and to oapportion the same. The bill is not yet
repaired but will be in few days.
The following bills were introduced and read
rst time; House bill to construct public road
ON Milford to the New Wharf on Mispilfon
reek limiting the power Of the road commis. I
81 ft.-
Ixes Senate bill to incorporate the Robbins
lose Company and the Peninsular Bone and Fer
'izer Company to incorporate the Dover Glass I
Orks Company.
Bills were passed authorizing the borrowing OF
loney etc.. TO erect new school buildings in the
wn Of Newark; Senate bill amending the act
the Delaware Beet Sugar COmpa- p
?; aboishing whipping for murder in the sec
I'd degree.
A petition for a new road I'm Mispilion hundred
ls read and referred to the Committee Of Roads
ID Vacant Lands with Instructions to report by
Il or otherwise
Mr. Sutton presented a petition from A%F.
ark and others OF Red Lion for the diyonEe of
iwin H., and Sarah E. Packard. Referred.
Mr. Denney presented the petition Of Mary E.
h son Of West Dover hundred. for divorce frnm
mes johnson, on account Of i'll treatment, de.
-iion and bgamy on the part Of her husband. u
ferfed.
On motion Of Dr. Lewis, two new members
re directed to be added to each Of the Com.
ttees on Divorce and Education. Seer tary
State Causey's official ceriifcation Of the GER
Gates OF State Treasurer john NJ. Houston and |
tie Auditor Jesse L. Long were read and or =
red to be spread on the minutes. Vi
4 regular order OF business-a thing much
,ded-was adopted.
II the Senate Mr. Cooper gave notice Of a bill,
ich he has not yet prepared, to simplify the
tier Of contested elections; DR.. Chandler
an act to amend the State Board Of Health WI
so as to increase the appropriation; Mr.. Cav.
ler Of an amendment to the uniform ballot
:, and DR.. Mustard Of an amendment to the
regulating pilotage in the Delaware Bay
this act it is proposed to meet provisions in
bill of the Pennsylvania pilots now pending IN
harrisburg, which is likely to be obnoxious to
pilots holding licenses under the laws Of this Id
te. Mr.. Cooper introduced the bills, making -
rc.On at elections by employers an indictable
nse.
he Senate passed the bills incorporating the
Ibins Hose Company Of Newport, and the Pc.
ua Bone and Fertilizer Company, the House
relating to the new school house at Newark tO
read first time, and the RehobOth hotel
was referred to the Corporation Committee. on
r.. Cooper called up for final passage the bill
riding for the appointment of commission
macy by the court 10 cases of criminals who
ibit symtoms oiinsanity before sentence, and