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After some remarks by Messrs. Goddard and
Others, as to the propriety Of such course, when
the document had not been even read by unv
gentleman On the floor, the vote was taken, (ar.
ter the motion Of Mr.. Eckley to refer TO the Judi.
ciary Commirse on Printing, and carried.
Mr.. EDoERToN offered sundry resolutions, in.
siructing the Clerk to furnish paper on the same
terms as given by the State-au,horizipp the
Speaker to audit the accounts for printing, the
same being examined by two printers.
A long discussion folowed-opposed bv Mes.
srs. Coombs, Beaver and Ford the latter at some
length, denying the power Of the Speaker TO audit
accounts, and the improperly OF calling in anv
body the Speaker chose, 10 say the accounts of
the printer were oil right. As no liberty was
given to examine the resolutions, obligedto speak
in the dark.
Mr.. FoRD protested against them on every
consideration ofjustice and law.
Mr.. EDoERToN than referred quite minutely TO
the case in the United States Senate in Is4I con.
tending that the doctrines broached by the Wing
party were essentially the same as those now con.
tended for by the gentlemen on his side of the
House.
Mr.. GODDARD followed and showed the entire
difference in the two cases-giving complete
exposition of the whole transaction. After some
further remarks by Mr. Edgerton, and Mr.. God.
dard in reply, division Of the resolution was
called for.
The first being on the resolution to authorize
the clerk to purchase paper on same terms as
paid by contract was passed-l7to TO l6.
On motion ofMr. GODDARD to lay the other
resolutions on the table 10 be printed, the same
was lost-l6 TO I6.
The second resolution was carried to the effect
that the Clerk deliver all matters that 90 TO make
up the volume Of documents to the printer, au.
thorizsd to do the same.
The third laid on the table to be printed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. Potter from the committee on Public
Printing, reported back the resolution for the
printing Of 5000 extra ropies Of the report Of the
Auditor Of State, with verbal statement relating
to the expense Of printing, and recommending
the adoption Of the same.
Mr.. Smith Of Hamilton, moved 10 amend the
resolution by inserting 1900 copies in the Ger.
man language"
Mr.. Russell Of Harrison, moved 10 refer the
resolution and amendment 10 a select committee
of three.
Mr.. Smith Of Hamilton, demanded the ayes
and noes upon the reference, which resulted,
ayes 81, noes 46; so the motion was lost.
The question then recurring on the amend.
ment, and the ayes and noes being demanded by
Mr.. Smith Of Hamilton, resulted as follows: Ayes
rs, noes 22; so the amendment was agreed to.
Mr.. Noble Of Franklin, moved further to a.
mend the resolution by striking out 10000" in
he English language, and inserting 5000. A.
greed to.
The question then being on the adoption of
he resolution, and the avos and noes being dc.
nanded, resulted ayes 80, noes 1870 the re.
solution was adopted.
THURSDAY, December "a, l846.
SENATE.
On motion Of Mr.. KING, the Senate took up
the bill TO amend the act for levyng taxes upon
nl properly in this State according to its true
value passed March 25, 1876, so as TO tax bank
capital, money invested in State stocks and Jew
elry, the same as other properly, with the pend
ing amendments.
Nh. EcKLEY moved to amend by adding an ad.
litonal section, providing that each head Of n
amily shall hold exempt from taxation one COW,
eight sheep, and six hogs, and all beds and bed.
ling, and saddles, belonging TO any unmarried
women, which was agreed to-ayes 90, noes 5.
Mr.. REEMELIN then addressed tho Senate at
ome length, in favor oftho bill and the amend.
nents.
Mr.. Eckley moved further amendment pro
riding that the Auditor of State shall deduct from
he value Of all lands in the State, 90 per cent.
rom the valuation, as fixed by tho State Board
# Equalization.
Mr. EcKLEY addressed the Senate briehyin sup
,ort Of the amendment, when it was lost-ayes
6, noes II.
Mr.. WEIGH moved an amendment, the effect
f which would be 10 deduct from the credits
he amount ofthe Indebtedness Of the banks
,acing them on the same footing as individuals.
Mr.. WEIGH addressed the Senate in favor Of
he amendment, and Messers. UTTER and REEM.
LIN in opposition, when the question was taken,
nd the amendment reiected--ayes Is, noes 10,
Mr.. Johnson moved further 10 amend, by pro.
iding that no bank or other company shall be
lxed under this bill, whose charters provide any
i1erent mode Of taxation, until such bank or
ther company, shall givetheir assent 10 the pro.
isions Of the present bill.
MIR. Utter opposed the amendment.
Mr.. GODDARD addressed the Senate on the
General principles Of the bill taxation of banks,
&c.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. TREUspALE offered the follow resolution,
which was adopted, viz
Resolved, That the standing Committee on
COMMON Schools and School Lands be instruct.
d to enquire into the expedency of so amend
ng the law regulating the erection of school
Iouses in such manner that lands which have
zen taxed in any district for The purpose ofbuild-
ng a school house, shall be exempt from taxa.
ion for the same purpose in any other district for
he space often years.