Democratic banner., 1849-02-12

volunteers, under Col. Rslls, from the time
they arrived at tile point of rendezvous till
thew were mustered into the service of the
United States.
Mr.. Gwinn, a bill TO amend tie act pro-
viding for the institution and support of the
State University.
On motion of MIR. Switzler, the commit
tea on Education was instructed to inquire
into the e~xpediency of paying Justices for
making an enumeration Of children SC.
MI. McAfee offered a resolution requir-
ing the appointment of a joint committee,
which shall report a bill to establish only
ten Judicial circuits.
Mr.. woodward, a bill to establish a stage
road from Kansas to the southwest corner
of this State.
Mr.. Jones, a memorial to Congress, ask
ing aid to the Hannibal and st. Josephr rail-
road.
Mr.. Wells, from the committee on Lu-
matte Asylum, made report making an ex-
hibit of the number of lunatics in the State,
upwards of $50, as far as ascertained-l65I
supported now by public expense. The
Committee recommended a further appro-
preation of $4,000.
January 2Sth.
The HOUSE has been engaged all day in
an investigation Of the Committee on Elec-
lions, IN the contested case from Randolph.
On motIon, the counsel Of the confession
and contestee were admitted to seats on
the floor. Mr.. Clark, of Howard, and Mr..
Bucktart of Randolph, appeared for Mr..
Oliver, the sitting member, and Mr.. Me-
Kinney, Of Randolph, and MIR. S~tringfel-
bow, late Attorney General, for Mr.. Garth.
The House was first addressed by Mr.. Nc
Kinney, who spoke until about half past 3.
Sir. Buckhart commenced a reply, and had
not, at the time of adjournment, conclud-
ed. II
In the SENArE,-The memorial to Con-
gress, upon the subject of a Geological
Survey, was taken up aad passed.
Mr.. Campbell presented a petition from
citizens Of Ireland, asking a release Of
lands escheated to the State. Il
The memorial to Congress, asking an *
tension OF the presumption law to forty a.
ere tracts, was, after an earnest and feel
ing demonstration in its behalf, by the Sem
atOr from Gasconade, MI. Wyatt, adopted.
Jefferson City, Jan. 29th.
ar Gatewood reported a bill from the
Committee on Internal improvements, me-
mOrializing Congress in favor Of a geoIog-
ical survey Of the State. Passed.
Mr.. Jackson, from Committee on Ways
aud Means, reported adverse TO dram shop
petitions.
MIR. Low reported back a bill for the
benef: of the deaf and dumb. Passed. i
HousG BILLs.-On motion of Mr.. Wells, 5
a bill was taken NJ in relation to Salt Riv- L
er, and referred to Committee on Internal :
Improvement. q
A memorial to Congress for a grant Of
land for the St. Joseph and Hannibal rail- S
r~Oad--passed. y
An act amending The p~re-emption laws Il
referred. It
An act relative to justices in cases of
breach of the peace; referred TO Commit. $
tee on Judiciary. b
SESATE.-An act to appropriate, upon c
certain conditions, $4,000 for surveying the {
SI.Joseph and Hannibal Railroad. e
HoUsE.-ln the House the matter of con-
test between Messrs. Oliver and Garth, is ,
being discussed, and in all probability, will
occuPy>several days; the report, &c has
been forwarded.
JANUARY, Both. i"
SENATE.--Mr. Burns, from Committee g
on Agriculture, reported that it would be II
1nexpedlent to amend the present law in :
relation to mills and miIIers. r
Mr.. Campbell, from the same committed =
reported a bill to i~ncorpo, ate the Missouri :
and Mississippi Railroad Company, and re- :
commended its passage. %
on motion of Mr.. Jones, of Franklin, the D
senate resolved itself into Committee Of o
the Whole upon the bill to simplify pro- /,
eeedIngs at law. Mr.. Jones of Cooper, in "
Able speeches were made on the bill BY P
9dessrs. Wells and Leslie, the former for, o
and the latter against it. 1
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