The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-02-26
ENTUCK LEGISLAT u r E
"WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10.
SENATE.

HOUSE.
Mr. Wintenmith moved TO take up out OF the or
ders the resolutions reported by the committee
FeLeral relations, in relation 10 the appointment
of commissioners TO settle the boundary question
with Ohio and other States on the Ohio river; car
ried.
The question being on the adoption of the reso-
lutions, they were unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Wintersmith moved 10 reconsider the vote
by which the penitentiary bill was passed.
The question being on the motion to reconsider,
the yeas and nays being called, it was carried IS TO
Al
Mr.. Combs moved 10 reconsider the vote order
ing the bill TO its third reading.
One O'Clock having arrived the House took re-
cess of one hour and half.
Qne proceedings Of the evening session We
will give to-monowl
THURSDAY, Feb. IL.
SENATE.
A message from the Governor, by the Secre-
tary, nominating B. Mills CRENsHAw TO be
Judge in the 18th Judicial Distinct, IN place OF
RIcH. A. EUcKSER, deceased; confirmed.
On motion of Mr.. HOBBS, the bill providing for
a settlement with the keeper Of the Penitentiay,
election Of a keeper, &c, was then read, and
amendments concuIed N. IL was also resolv-
ed that the election of keeper take place on Sat-
urday.
Mr. Helm moved TO take up the bill providing
for the reconstruction of the Frankfort and Lex
ington Railroad; agreed to. The bill was then
read and several amendments adopted, and
made the special opier Of the day for Saturday
next, at 10 o'clock.
Much other business was done, but nothing Of
importance or interest.
HOUSE.
A good deal Of business of local nature was
transacted.
A bill to abolish capital punishment was dis
cussed al length Several amendments were Of
fered, when ,On motion, the bill and substitutes
were laid on the table.
There wss an eyeing session, but We have no
report of the proceedings.l
Roening Session.
Mr.. J. Brown moved 10 dispense with the rules,
in order 10 take up at this time, the resolution hx
ing the day Tor an adjournment; carried.
day Of February instant, as the day for adjourn
nent
The bill 10 provide for the location and erection
of the Green River Lunatic Asylum was discussed
mt length, when, on motion, the committee rose,
reported progress, and had leave 70 set again.
FRIDAY, Feb. is.
In SENATE.
The bill TO fi the ratio and appOrtiOn the repre-
sentaiion in the Senate and Ho1se Of Represents
ments were proposed and discussed, all Of which
were voted down.
The balance Of the day was consumed in the lm-
peachment case of JEo. A. Daf.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Speed-Judiciary-repor a bill To amend
an act 10 incorporate the Lexington Gas Company;
read and passed
| Mr.. Miller had leave at this time 10 bring in a
| bill 10 establish the Office Of Police Judge in the
1 1f
Senate bill TO amend the charter OF the Frank
lin Fire and Marine Insurance Company, of Louis
vile; read, and on motion OF
MIR. Granger, the further readings were dis
pensed with, and then the bill was passed
1 vast quantity Of local business was transacted
summary of which would occupy much space
and would not prove of interest TO our readers.
SATURDAY, Feb. l9.
SENATE.
A message was received from the Governor
showing reduction of the public debt, since tn
commencement Of the session, of too. Tn
message was read, and ordered TO be printed.
| NEWTON Craig, was unanimously electe'
| Keeper of the Penitentiary until March, 1850.
Aioint resolution from the House providing 70
a final adjournment on the 18th of February, wa
adopted.
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
| The bill to incorporate the Frankfort and Lex
ington Railroad Company, was discussed b,
Messrs. Nelson, Draffin, and Hobbs.
On motion the Senate took recess until ha
/ past O'Clock
The evening session was consumed in the tris
of Jno. A. Duff The arguments were closed, an
the court went into secret session - ascertain IN
opinions of the various members before deelsrin
verdict
Mr.. Wintersmith offered resolutions in favor {
Mr.. Whitnsy's Oregon Rail Road Scheme, whie
were made the special order of the day for Monda,
A bill to revise and amend the charter of N
Shepherd.ville and Louisville Turnpike Road Con
pany, with amendments thereto, was passed, ait'
quite an animated discussion.
The remainder of the business transacted by u
House, was of a local nature.
II MONDAY, Feb. 81.
SENATE.
day. He was declared guilty Of one Of II
charges against him, and aiudged TO pay Il
costs of prosecution.
1 A bill from the Senate, to revive the Shepherd
Vile and Louisville Turnpike Road COmpan,
with an amendment from the House; concur,
. N.
message from the House was reserved a
nouncing the passage OF certain resolutions
relation to the scheme OF Mr. A. Whitney, {
constructing a Railroad to Oregon, and askiI
the concurrence OF the Senate therein
On motion, the resolutions were taken up I
consideration, and several amendments oticre
. when, a motion was made TO lay them on u
> table; rejected.
/ The amendments were then adopted, and {
u motion, the resolutions were referred to the col
. mittee on Federal Relations.
ii The Senate then Adjourned until O'Clock.
y EVENING SESSION.
: Mr.. Evans from the committee ON Educato
/ had leave to report House bill for the benefit
the Common Schools OF Portland, with an amen
= ment; amendment concurIed in, and bill passe
= A bill TO fix the ratio and appOriGn the repI
sentatlOn in the Senate and House OF Represent
J, tives, was passed-yeas 20, nays IA.
!, A bill to incorporate the Spencer county a
Louisville Turnpike Road Company, and
=. other purposes; read and passed.
\ A bill to incorporate the Louisville and Ia
lorsville Turnpike Road Company; read al
;. passed.
A bill to authorize the Mobile and Ohio Ra
. road Company, TO extend Their road from Z
: southern boundary OF the State to the Ohio or M
sissppi river; read and passed.
n Abill TO incorporate the Baristown and Sa
River Slack Water Navigation Company; re
n and passed.
Also Joint resolution instucting our Sen
tors, and requesting our Representatives in ca
gress, to procure a grant from Congress, allow
the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company, the rie
n way over the public land, through which
o road may nun, and giving certain land to ITS co
he pletion The rule requinng II to lie ON the tai
~ one day being suspended, the resolution "
II. a.lorfed