Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-01-25
u The following communication was receive
soon after our paper was issued last week:
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.

ANO-h YIN j..
Detroit, Jan. Ia, 1887.
The latest news from Washington, in re-
lation to our admission, is highly gratifying.
The bill for the admission Of Michigan has
been ordered to be engrossed and read a
third time-27 yeas to a nays. AS the
question on the third reading of bill is
generally the test of the strength of its sup
porters, we may now consider it certain
that the bill for our admission will, at least,
pass the Senate. Its fate in the House can.
not of course be foretold; but | think |
hazard little in giving it as my opinion, that
before this reaches you we shall be State
of the Union. Our portion of The surplus
revepue and the five per cent. on the sales
Of public lands have been reserved for us.
In the Legislature of Michigan but little
business of importance has yet been tram
sactcd. The House has, for some time,
been engaged m considering the contested
elections in Saginaw and st. Clair counties.
In the first named county Mr.. Moseley re-
ceived majority of votes; but in the
schedule to our constitution Saginaw, Gen.
esee, and Shawassee are made one district,
and entitled to but one representative, and
in this district Mr.. Smith received MAORI.
ty Of votes. Mr.. Moseley claims a seat
because he finds in another part of the
constitution, a clause providing that " every
organized county shall be entitled to at least
one Representative )" Mr.. Smith claims a
seat under the provisions Of the schedule,
and without question is entitled to it.
The contest for the election in st. Clair,
arises from the fact that the votes given for
Mr.. Heath were headed "for member of
the Legislature" and his opponent Mr..
Roberts contends that these votes, thus head
ed, should not entitle Mr.. Heath to a seat
in the House Of Representatives. Mr..
Heath has a majority of eighty five and is
undoubtedly entihed to his seat, but from
present indications am of opinion that
new election will be ordered.
The revision of the laws will be postpon
ed until next fall when an extra session
will be held, especially for that purpose
The propriety of having an extra session
was debated with some animation in thu
Senate yesterday. Messrs. Manning ant
Barry were opposed to it. Mr.. Britain ant
1t. Gov. Mundy (the subject being con
sidered in committee of the whole,) wer
in favor. Though the question was no
definitely settled sufficient was elected {,
convince me that an extra session will b.
had, which will probably commence imme
diatey after the November elections.
The question Of employing the clerg,
was again brought up on Thursday in tn
Senate. This also produced an animate
discussion in which Mr.. Barry took tn
lead, and was followed by Messrs. Britain
Mickey and Comstock. The question wa
decided in the negative-ayes 6--nays 10
so the clergy will not be admitted into tn
Legislature this year.
AS took no notes at the time, shall nc
now attempt to give you even sketch Q
the views given by the speakers on thes
several topics but as the reporter to tn
Senate has promised me the use Of his re
ports, will send you copy if have tim
to transcribe them.
i The weather continues cold and tn
sleighing good, and the city presents quit
business prospect. lam, &c.