Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26

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Mr. Russell presented petition from sundry cit
zens of Galloway, praying for a new county
Referred to the committee on new counties.
In the Senate, Mr.. Glover introduced bill to
establish the county of Knox. Read second time
and referred to the committee on new counties.
December TO-
Ia Senate Mr.. Allen from the Judiciary commit
tee, to whom was referred the bill concerning No
taries Public, reported that the bill be rejected
The report was agreed TO.
Mr.. Allen from the same committee TO whom
was referred the petition of Jane Coutts for di-
vorce, reported against the petition, the ground
that it was case of Judicial cognizance exclusive
ly, and as the Supreme Court of the State had de-
cded that the Legislature could not grant diyor-
ces, it was memorable to do so.
communication was read from the Governor,
laying before the Senate plat of Slate road from
the mouth of the Demoine river to Paris.
communication was received from the Secre-
tary of State, in answer to call Of the Senate in
which he transmitted copy Of contract entered
into with Edwards g. Mccullough, for the printing
of the Territorial laws which are being compiled
by ]. c. Edwards Referred to the committee on
the Judiciary
Mr.. Afford introduced bill to establish State
road from the Merriinac Iron works to the Missou-
ri river. Read and ordered to a second reading.
Mr.. Hunter offered resolution to go to-nor
row into the election of a Treasurer, and Commits
sloner of Public Buidings--was laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. Allen, joint resolution from
the House calling on the Cashier Of the bank to
furnish to the next Legislature copy of the Jour
nal of the proceedings of the directors from the LIST
Nov. 1910, to LIST Nov. 1912, was taken up.
Mr.. Crow moved 10 amend it, by requiring the
Cashier to furnish to the present Assembly tran
script Of the journals from the LIST Nov. 1910. In
Offering the amendment Mr.. Crow observed, that
he desired to explain his position towardthe bank
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he was not; he friendly to the institution. 1t
was only its bad administration for tine past four
years which he was opposed to- He had sought to
expose its mismanagement, which probably gave
rise to the opinion that he was inimica to the in
stitution. An improvement in its directory had
been made and if his amendment should carry, he
announced that he should vote against the resolu-
tion. 1t was exposing the deliberations Of the
board upon important negotiations and matters,
from which no good, and possibly much injury, to
the bank would result. Mr.. Allen said he should
vote for the amendment and then against the reso-
luton. He wished to disabuse the minds of those
who thought he was unfriendly to the institution
1t was chiefly the property Of the State, aud he
would not vote for any thing which would injure it,
and the adoption Of the resolution would have that
effect. The amendment was agreed to-
Mr.. Campbell proposed further amendment, pro-
vding that the Cashier should not be bound to re-
port proceedings had upon individual paper offer
ed for discount, and on such negotiations as were
pending and undetermined at the date Of the report
He thought that all agents Of the State should give
as much light as could be done to their acts and
doings without compromising greater interests
and if his amendment carried, lie was in favor Of
the resolution.
The amendment was agreed to, and the resolu-
ton was rejected-Ayes II, Noes 20. The three
Senators from st. Louis voting in the negative.
IN TIE HOUSE,
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the Collector of Buchanan County: read and order
ed to a second reading.
The Speaker called Mr. Burckhart to the chair,
and moved and amendment by inserting the name
of the collector of Charlton county.
Mr.. Jones moved to insert the name Of the col
lecor of Rails.
Mr.. Wood of Clay, then moved 10 lay the bill OF,
the table, suggesting that there was some doubt if
such Legislation, extending time to collectors, di
not relieve their securities. lie was for holding
officers to strict accountability. The State was in
debt, and it would puzzle the best nancier to find
money to pay those debts. After some remarks
from Doniphan, Thompson and CUalter, it was re-
!erred to the Judiciary committee.
Mr.. Gore of Monroe, gave notice that on Mon
day he would introduce n bill to repeal the Usury
Law
Mr.. Coalter gave notice that on the same day he
would introduce Ull to charter the st. Louis and
st. Charles Turnpike Company.
resolution was adopted, asking Mr.. Hills, the
Architect, to make out and report 10 the House the
| amount necessary to finish the Capitol
Mr.. Ashby offered resolution, that the House
would 60 into JOINT meeting tomorrow to elect
Treasurer aud Commissioner of Public Buildings
Redman moved to lay it ON the table.
Ashby opposed 1t; and sid he was afraid there
was something behind the curtain, and that another
caucus was to be got up TO bring the party screws to
act IN favor OF the friends Of certain individuals.
Redman was not sufficiently informed to 90 into
an election so soon: he wanted time to investigate
and enquire.
Bogy of St, Louis, moved resolution, that the
committee Of Ways and Means be instructed to en-
quire into the amount due ON account of the Nor.
mon, Usage and Iowa wars, and report bill pro-
yiding for the payment of the interest.
On motion of Mr.. Wood, the committee on the
bank was required to furnish certain information
relative to State Bonds and contracts with certain
persons.
bill was passed divorcing Mary Jane Potts
from the bands Of matrimOny-Ayes &c. Noes 80
Inc resolution offered yesterday by Mr. Ashby,
to adjourn from Dec. 10, to 4th JAM was taken 40
Smith of Lincoln, op IOsed it; he thought the
Legislature could adjourn sine die on the 25th Dec
| lhey had nothing TO do but to pass the currency
Oil, makeue~ counties, arrange the ap2urlioRment
and go home. Laid on the table till the 9th Dec
Wells introduced bill making an appropriation
TO defray The expenses of the Legislature, as the
pocket money OF the members was about exhausted
All rules for reading were dispensed and the bill
passed.
A bill changing the name of Rives county to AL.
bernardo, in honor OF Thomas Jefferson was intro
duced by Mr.. Smith, Of Lincoln. The reason
assigned in the bill for the change is, the apos-
tacy Of VIM. c. Rives from (modern) democratic
principles.
Mr., M'Murtry, the member elect frou Warren
appeared, was qualified, and took his seat.
December 10