Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-01-23
Cry OF JEFFERSON, Jan. II, 1S4t.
House of REPRESENTATIVES.


The Committee on Claims reported bill (or
the relief of Hugh S. Gregory, Sheriff of Clark
county, allowing him compensation for money
expended by him whilst in custody in Iowa and
for time lost.
A report was received from the Committee on
Education, in relation to money paid towards the
education Of two deaf and dumb females, which
was adopted.
A communication from the Auditor, showing
the amount Of revenue paid by each county,
WIN ether in money or wolf scalps, was ordered to
be prinlca.
A report frCm the minority Of the Joint Com.
mittee on New Counties, was received, which led
20 a considerable discussion, on its reception,
and en- printing it-a motion to lay the report on
the table and print 500 copies, was divlded-the
first part adoptGd-and the printing rejected by
strict party cote.
Mr.. Chiles introduced bill to incorporate
the town Of Washington, in Franklin county
Mr.. Grenshaw offered resolution to prevent
the Standing Committees from employing clerks
in said committees, which was adopted. a mo
ton to reconsider was lost.
Mr.. Acock, by leave, introduced bill for the
relief Of the Sheriff of Polk county. 1t was read
three times by consent, and passed.
A resolution 20 go into the election Of treas
urer and commissioner of seat of government,
was adopted, and the right Of the chair set apart
for the Senate.
Messrs. McClelland, T. L. Price and John
Wells were put in nominations and on the first
vote, Mr.. McClelland received 62 votes, Mr.. T.
l.. Price 80, and Mr.. Wells votes.
Mr. McClelland was declared duly elected
Treasurer.
For Commissioner Of Seat of Government
Messrs. Ray, A. J. Baysie, G. A. Parsons, and
Jesse Waldron, were put in nomination; and on
the 4th ballot Mr.. Ray received 70 votes, Mr..
Baysie 81, and scatlering3. Mr.. Ray was de.
clared elected
AFTERNOON SEssIoN.-Mr. Doniphan offered
a Joint resolution, that the recent calamity of the
Governor, by fire, was sufficient excuse fol
him to visit his family at this time. The rules
were dispensed with, and the resolution adopted.
Mr. Coulter introduced bill for the call OF
Convention. 1t provides that the first vote in
relation thereto, shall be in August next, and if
the people desire Convention, the election for
Delegates is to be held in November next. Each
Senatorial district Gas established by this Legs.
ature,) is TO elect double the number Of delegates
10 the Convention, &c.
Mr. Wells introduced a resolution, containing
a number OF proposed amendments to the Con
stitution, the object Of Mr.. Wells being 50 to
amend the Constitution OF the State, as to make
population the basis Of representation
Mr. Miller of Cooper gave notice that on to.
morrow he would introduce bill, amendatory
to the acts for the partition Of lands.
The bill to consolidate the Supreme Court at
Jefferson city was called up, and Mr.. Hans
Smith made an eloquent speech against it. He
was opposed to all consolidation of the Court;
but il it must be consolidated, he would be in
favor taking it to St. Louis.
Mr.. Redman replied; and it being the third
reading OF the bill, it was rejeCted-ayes A,
noes 81.