Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-02-16

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that will prove satisfactory TO all int
ested, as well as proving ettectual to til
object for which 1t was intended.
Mr. Roe gave notice Of bill this a
tornoOn 10 promote the agricultural IL
terests Of this State. The preamble c
the bill IL as follows:
| WHEREAS, The agricultural and hOr
ticultural interests Of this State nee,
and deserve more public recognition
and support, and hence are entitled t
such material aid as will tend TO stimu
late and encourage the same; and
WHEREAS, In consideration Of tn
Importance of such aid it is expedien
to legislate by judicious care to foste
this branch Of our domestic economy, by
a system Of proffered rewards that wi
incite a true spirit Of generous AM
profitable rivalry among the tillers AM
producers Of the soil
The bill provides for the appointment
by the Governor, Of two personsto act II
conjunction with three persons chosei
from the Board Of Directors of the Agri
cultural Societyof the State Of Delaware
including the Governor, who will b,
known rs the the estate Premium
| Committee
The committee will meet and arrange
premiums and transact other business
to successfully carry out the provisions
Of the bill. The premiums are not t,
exceed 81 900 per year. Al expenses Of
advertising, etc, IL ~ be paid by the
Agricultural Society of the State aud
the committee so appointed shall not
receive any compensation for duties
performed. This is the same bill that
has been under way for four years, and
killed at each session of the Legislature,
and will no doubt meet a similar fate
this time.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Mr.. Cooper's bill, offered some time
ago, relating to marriage licenses and
which has been slumbering in the hands
Of the committee for some time, was re-
ported back to the Senate this afternoon
nntavorably y and laid on the table where
II will eventually die. This bill provid-
ed for the doing away with marriage
licenses, and has frequently been before
former Legislatures but without success.
This time it again meets with opposi
ton on the part Of the members, those
from Kent and Sussex being seriously
opposed to it while the New Castlemem-
brrs are in favor of it, henceit would be
impossible to get it through, and the
rising generation will have to procure a
license before entering the holy bonds of
matrimony, or else repair TO Pennsylva-
mia in order to have the bonds consul
mated without license.
PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
Below will he found the afternoon
proceedings Of both Houses in detail
HoUsE-AFTERNoON SESSION.
House re-assemhled at 3 p IN.
The petition for the enactment Of
law for the protection Of terrapinS, pre-
scented some days since, was reported
upon untavorably, and the committee
from further consideration of
the subject.
Bills We're passed as follows; ACT
regulating pilots and pilotage on the
river Delaware; to incorporate the
Enorh Moore, Jr, Ship and Car Build
ing Company: to incorporate the Guard
ian Loan and Saving Association Sen
ate bills, to amend the charter Of the
Laurel Grange Cooperative Store Com
pany in relation to the public schools
)f Harrington ; to regulate the sale of
and allowing he courts
TO use discretion i'll the punishment of
young criminals.
James Hatton petitioned for divorce
rom his wife.
Mr.. Sutton gave notice Of an act to
amend An act for the suppression of in
which prevents property
,wners from securing license for more
han one house.
Mr.. MeSsick presented a petition for
md rennonstrance against a stock law
n District SO, Sussex County.
Mr.. Perry gave uotice of an act to
the Milton Library Socie-
Y.
Mr. Dukes presented a petition for
stock law in District ~, Sussex COun-
y.
Bills were read second time as fol-
)ws: Senate bill, to incorporate the
American Union Insurance Company.
Mr.. Sutton introduced Il bill for the
of the colored schools of
his State.
Mr.. Dukes presented petition for
he consolidation of districts 172, 20, q
nd ll9 Sussex County.
Adjournsd
SENATE-AFTERNOON SESSION. II
Senate re-asSemblcd at 3 p. m.
Mr. Houston gave notice of a bill to I