Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-24

 his duties conscientiousIy and well. Whetb- remains to be seen.
 This afternoon several of the committees were in session. among them being the Con- mittee on Banks, Cities and Boroughs, and Judiciary. Senator Plunkett appeared before the latter committee in favor of bills present ed by him providing for the weight of loaves of bread and also for the weighing of coal by wsighers appointed by the Court of Common Council. The Senator gave it as his opinion that the people were defrauded to a more OF less ex. tent in the weight of these articles and that some remedy should be provided to protect rich and poor alike. He said that at least one baker had stated that if the law was passed his (the baker's) business would be ruined. He said if this was so, so much the more need for the law proposed. The Sena- tor also urged the appointment of weighers of coal on similar grounds.
 While business Is being presented quite slowly at present, most of the committees have something to do, and it is quite evident that there will be no lack of work for these several bodies for several weeks to come.
 While some are anticipating a short ses- aion, others are looking forward to @ pro Aonged one. It is certain at the present writing that there is no need of extending the time of final adjournment beyond April ]. An old legislator remarked to-day that if spring sessions were in vogue as formerly the farmers would be none too glad to have short sessions that they might return to their duties at home, and there would seem to be good deal of truth in his remark, as in the winter season this class have but very little to de and can better afford to remain in Hartford for three or four months in the winter season than to stay one month in the opening spring time or early summer. February 9th having been agreed upon as the last day for receiv- ing new business, it is hoped that the rule will be rigidIy adhered to and that the com nittees will be prompt in reporting business so that there will be no delay in disposing of matters presented for the consideration of the united wisdom of the State.
 Following is the business transacted in the Senate and House to-day.
 THE SENATE.
 The Senate was- called to order at 10 o'clock by Lieutenant Governor SuWnor. Prayer was offered
 The lieutenant governor announced that in the in- terest of method the following rule for business would
 First petitions. annual reports and eornmu 1ica- tiops from the Governer the resolutions, then bills
 By ssnator PIunkett-ResoIution authorizing sale and division of estate of Thomas Flann1gan late of New Haven; to Sale of Lands.
 On motion of Senator Pluukett the action referring to the Committee on Judiciary his bill yesterday and the bill was referred to the Committee on Manu features.
 the purity of waters in public reservoirs; to Ju- dciary.
 It prohibits any cemetery or place of sepulture within half mile Of such water supply.
 The House business Of yesterday was referred in
 The petition for the amendment of the charter of New Britain as to provide for police and com Committee on Cities and BorougEs, in concurrepce,
 The bill concerning the East Hartford toll bridge
 By Senator Stanton-Report of the joint standing committee military affairs recommending the ao- ter general and the adjutant general was accepted and the orders passed as recommended. The rule suspended and the report transmitted immedi- ately to the House.
 By Senator scoaeld-Resolution concerniag an act amending act concerning the charter of the bor- ough of Stamford, approved March 16. 1881; Cities
 On motion of Senator Cooke the hour to which the Senate shall adjourn, unless otherwise ordered fixed for 12 o'clock, noon.
 President Cooke in the chairJ
 By Senator Scofeld-Resolution appointiERSenator Cooke upon the joint standing committee upon en- grossed bilIs and Senator Clarke Of the Seventeenth member of the connmittse on new counties and coun
 On motion of Senator P1unkett,
 The Senate adjourned at 10:30 until to-mo
 HOUSE.
 The House called to order at 10:30 g. rn Speak CT Harrison in the chair. Prayer YVES offered by Chaplain Stone.
 Petitions were received and referred: Of L. L. and |. B. BrockWay for incorporation of steam and sail Tu ho- tween Lyme and Say brook; of Connecticut Bible so- eiaty for amendment of charter.
 Bills and resolutions were presented follows:
 By Mir. Durand, Of Mihord-Bill providing that trustee or assignee of any insolvent bank savings bank, insurance company. trust company savings ingtitution the atockhoiders depositorz ar Toiey holders nav nominste snch receiver trnstes ar @ bgnee. It is made the duty of such officer to publish a co rect statement of the accounts and soon possible declare and pay such dividends can be made by the sale of all stocks, bonds, mortgages, lowed to receive in excess of two psr cent. the receipts.
 By MT, Plstt of Derby-Resolution incorporating the Derby horse railroad company.
 By Mir. Pratt of Essex-Resolution incorporating the Middlesex NumismAtlc society.
 By MT. Andrews of Darien-Bin for the protection
 By Mr. Golden of Mertdeu-BiII conssrp;no sor eign attachment, sxempting ten days wages.
 By MT. Fanton of Danbury-Bill allowing town cords to be kept in safes owned by town clerks, where the town has DO vault or safe
 By MT. staub of New Mtlford-Biu concerning the taxation of mortgagsd property.
 The following committee reports presented
 JudiciaTy-Adverse on petition of William Allen for trial petitioner after explanation report by MT. Case was given leave to withdraw the com
 ittee reported the following substitute b for the protection of boat owners every person who shall hire any sAi1boat, rowboat other craft and shall wilfuIy make any false statement or rnisrepresenta tion relative to the destination time, place ner of using the same with intent to defrsud any person. and any person who shall wilfully abandon such snlbost, row boat other craft, shall aban- don the same and fail to give notice thereof practicable to the owner person from whom they received the same, shall be fined than $7 or imprisoned not more than thirty days.
 Business from the Senate wss disposed of in con- curEence The House concurred with the Senate in confirming the appointment of H. L. Hotchkiss of New Haven clerk of bills for the session Messrs. Case of Granby and Davis of Haddam were appointed conference committee de resolution limit ing the time for the reception of business The House concurred with the Senate in adopting the resolution appointing Anthony Ames, of Killingly, member of the State board of education for four years from July l, 1884,
 Executive communication was received, transmit ting the annual report of the State board of chsses report referred to the Committee Humane Institu tions. MT. Hubbard offered Q resolution ordering the printing 800 extra copies of the report and moved its passage under suspension of the rules passed.
 At 111Oth House adjourned until 1o:so a n. on Thursday.