SAME DAY-3 o'clock, P. M. The Senate reässembled at the expiration of the recess. Mr. Ferguson offered a joint resolution entitled, "Joint resolution in relation to the disposal of the certificates of the election of Governor," Which, on his motion, was read, And, on his further motion, was Ordered to the House for concurrence. Adopted. On motion of Mr. Ferguson, the House bill entitled, "An act to reenact and continue in force the act incorporating the Felton Institute and Classical Seminary," Was read. Mr. Martin, from the Committee on Revised Statutes, reported back adversely the House bill entitled, "An act to amend Chapter 376, Volume 14, Laws of Dela ware," And, on the further motion of Mr. Martin, the bill was taken up for consideration. Mr. Martin moved that the bill be read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the Senate, Which motion Prevailed. The bill was then read a third time, by paragraphs, and, pass the Senate?" On the question, "Shall this bill Was Lost. Ordered that the House be informed thereof and the bill returned to that body. Mr. Cooper offered the following resolution, which, on his motion, was read, viz: WHEREAS John Dorman received a majority of the votes cast in Sussex County for the office of Senator in the General Assembly of the State of Delaware, at an election held on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November last, A. D. 1886; and whereas, on the said Tuesday after the first Monday in November, the said John Dorman was and still is Postmaster, an office under the government of the United States, at Drawbridge, in Sussex County; therefore Resolved that the Chancellor and the several judges be requested (respectfully) to give their opinion, in writing, upon the following points: First. Was the said John Dorman disqualified to hold the office of Senator by reason of holding the office of Postmaster? If disqualified, was he so at the time of the said election? Or does the disqualifications commence at the time he assumed the functions of the office of Senator? Second. Can the said John Dorman remove the disqualification by resigning the office of Postmaster at this late day, after the time fixed by the Constitution for the meeting of the General Assembly, and assume the duties of the office of Senator? Mr. Martin moved the adoption of the resolution, Whereupon, pending the further consideration, On motion of Mr. Lewis, the resolution was, under the rule of the Senate, laid over. Mr. Cooper, Clerk of the House, being admitted, informed the Senate that the House had concurred in the Senate joint resolution entitled, "Joint resolution in relation to the disposal of the certificates of the election of Governor," And returned the same to the Senate. On motion of Mr. Crossan, the House bill entitled, "An act to incorporate the Greenbank Ice Company, of Marshallton, Delaware, Was read first time. On motion of Mr. McWhorter, the Senate bill entitled, "An act making the thirtieth day of May, in each year, a legal holiday," Was read a second time by its title, And, on his further motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. Mr. McWhorter, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Ferguson, obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled, "An act relating to the government of the City of Wilming ton," Which, on motion of Mr. McWhorter, was read. On motion of Mr. McWhorter, the House bill entitled, "An act to incorporate the Christiana Lodge, No. 9, Independent Order of Good Templars, of White Clay Creek Hundred," Was read first time. On motion of Mr. McWhorter, the House bill entitled, On motion of Mr. McWhorter, the House bill entitled, "An act to authorize the Mayor and Council of New Castle to borrow five thousand dollars for the purpose of buying a steam fire engine," Was read first time. Mr. McWhorter gave notice that, on to-morrow or some future day, he would ask leave to introduce a bill entitled, "An act to regulate the practice of Pharmacy in the State of Delaware, and for other purposes." On motion of Mr. McWhorter, the House bill entitled, "An act to make valid the record of certain deeds," Was read a second time by its title, And, on his further motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. On motion, the Senate adjourned. THURSDAY, February 3d, 1887-11 o'clock, A. M. Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Chaplain. Roll called-Members present-Messrs. Bacon, Cooper, Crossan, Dorman, Ferguson, Lewis, Martin, McWhorter, and Mr. Speaker. Journal read and approved. Mr. Martin gave notice that, on to-morrow or some future day, he would ask leave to introduce a bill entitled, "An act to amend Chapter 29, Volume 17, Laws of Delaware." On motion of Mr. Ferguson, the House bill entitled, "An act to reenact and continue in force the act incorporating the Felton Institute and Classical Seminary," Was read a second time by its title, And, on his further motion, was referred to the Committee on Corporations. Mr. Martin, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. McWhorter, obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled, "An act to extend the act of incorporation of Hebron Lodge, No. 14, I. O. O. F., of Seaford, Delaware,' Which, on motion of Mr. Martin, was read. Mr. Martin, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Crossan, obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled, "An act to incorporate the Odd Fellows' Cemetery, of Seaford, Delaware," Which, on motion of Mr. Martin, was read. Mr. Cooper, Clerk of the House, being admitted, informed the Senate that the House had passed and asked the concurrence of the Senate in the following House bills and joint resolution, viz: "An act amendatory of the charter of the City of Wilmington;" "An act to amend an act entitled, 'An act to incorporate the Aid Loan Association, of Wilmington, Delaware;' "An act to authorize the Commissioners of the Town of Middletown to borrow money and erect water works;" "Joint resolution to pay for cleaning the State House," And presented the same to the Senate. He also informed the Senate that the House had concurred in the Senate bill entitled, "An act authorizing A. G. Deakyne to erect a gate across the public road," And returned the same to the Senate. On motion of Mr. Lewis, the House bill entitled, |