The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-12-03
COUNCIL.

Friday, November 81.
Resolutions adopted.-By Mr. John
ston; That the committee on Judiciary
be instructed to enquire into the cxpedi.
ency of so amending an act, for the APP
pointment and duties of Sheriifs, as to
authorize them TO offer reward for the
apprehension of fugitives from Justice,
and that they report by bill or otherwise,
also
That said committee inquire into the
eypediency of so amending the law rela-
ting 10 Justice of the Peace, in order tina,
vacancies in said Office may be filled,
and report thereon by bill or otherwise,
also
That said committee inquire into the
expectancy Of reporting bill to author
ize the Governor of the Territory to offer
suitable rewards for the apprehension oil
persons who stand charged with the COM
mission of high crimes and misdemeanors.
Reports. By Mr. Johnston; from the
committee on Public Buildings. to whom
was referred the report of the acting
commissioner of Public Buildings, repor-
ted, That upon an examination they find
the amount (as stately with which the
commissioner stands charged to be cor
rect, as also HIS vouchers and accounts,
which are audited in the office of the au-
ditor of the Territory.
The committee do not find that the
commissioner is authorized 10 dispose of
lots unless for cash or cash notes, and
call the attention of the Council to this
subject, that they may make such provis-
ion as they may deem proper. There
being some difference of opinion among
the committee on the subject of reducing
the price of lots in Iowa City (as recon-
mended by the commissioners do mo-,
make any recommendation on that SUBJ
ject. The committee conclude their re.
port by expressing wish that all effor.
may be made by the Legislative assem-
bly, TO cause the completion of the Capitol
as speadily as possible, and ask the adop-
lion of the following resolution. That
they be discharged from the further con-
sideration of the subject, which report
was accepted and the Resolution adopted.
Ordered that 100 copies of the Report
Of the committee together with their cor
respondence with the commissioner be
printed.
MIR Parker from the Judiciary Com
mittee to whom was referred No. 10. G.
F. A Bill to amend an act, for establish
ing Courts of Probate, reported the same
back to the Council with amendments,
report accepted and the bill considered
in committee of the whole, and ordered
to be engrossed for Sd reading on Mon
day November 80.
Bills S.c.-No. 3, H. r. A Bill to
amend an act entitled an act concerning
Grand and Petit Jurors approved Jan. 4,
1910. was read. lst and I'd time and re-
ferred to the Judiciary committee.
On motion Of Mr. Hall,
The Council adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday. Nou. 27.
Resolutions o6erea.-By Mr. Van Ant
werp; That the Secretary of the Terrific.
ry be directed TO furnish each Clerk of
the District Court in the Territory, with
a copy Of Jesse Williams map, several
amendments being offered; A motion was
made by Mr. Lash, that the whole sub
ject be laid upon the table, which was a.
greed to.
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By MIR Porter; That the members Of
each electoral district be furnished with a
copy of Jesse Williams map, for the use
Of every County Commissioner in their.
district, and as fast as each Com
missioner shall 60 out of office, his sue
cessor shall be entitled to said map, On
motion of Mr. Summers, Laid upon the
table.
Reports Of Committees by Mr. He
bard; From the committee on Territorial
affairs, reported back TO the House No. s,
G. F. Amemorial to congress for an APP
to improve the Iowa & Cedar
rivers, and recommending that the same
be indefinitely postponed as the provis-
ions arc embraced in Memorial already
passed this House; The House refused
to concur IN the report Of the committee,
and the memorial passed 70 ! second
reading.
By Mr. Letter; From the Committee
on the Judiciary to whom was referred the
Resolution offered by Mr.. Miller on the
23d inst. made report in favor of the
principles contained in said resolution.