Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-16
MApIsox, Feb. s, 1870.


seat of Lemuel Goodell, from the LIST Senate ois~
trict. Mr.. Goodell's seat was contested by H. b.
Eastman, ON the ground that the former was
post master at the time of his election. The fact
being proved the committee considered it snffi-
Gent reason for vacating the seat, but not for Civ
ing it TO his opponent The report and resolution
was referred to the committee the judiciary.
A bill remedying the supposed difficulty exist
ing in consequence of the repeating clause in the
personal exemption law of last summer, has passed
the Senate
A joint resolution dispensing with the taking OF
any more papers by members, at the expense of
the State, passed the Senate. doubt whether The
House will concur. A resolution dispensing with
considerable other printing, passed both Houses
The re>appraisal of school sections threatens TO
become quite common-a bill has passed the House
| providing for the re- apprais ement of all in the
county of Waukesha. / doubt its passing the Sen
ate.
In the House notice that Mr.. Brown gave no.
tice of intention to introduce bill abolishng cap
ital punishment.
The House indefinitely postponed the bill from
the Senate setting aside certain monies for the ben
eft of the Legislature ] apprehend this is not the
of this BILL it is of the kind of bills, appeal
ing as does to the interest ofthe members that is
very likely to be reconsidered and passed
Besides the quantity Of local matter before the
Legislature, and the general bills originating in the
two houses, it has been determined to consider and
act finally upon the business the Reyisors have an
nounced as nearly ready for presentation. This
business is casscd under these heads
1st. OF the sovereignty, jurisditon, and bounda
ries of the State.
Cd. OF the construction, publication, and distIi-
button of the statutes.
Sd. Ofthe civil divisions Of the State.
4th OF elections, other than for militia and town
officers
5,l. or the legislature.
| 9th Ofstate officers, their powers and duties.
TIA OF counties and county officers, and their
powers and duties.
Sth OF towns and town officers, and their pow
ers and duties.
9th. Ofthe assessment and collection of toxcs.
10th. or the public buildings and other public
property.
lth. Ofthe public health.
18th. OF common schools, and public instruc-
ton.
9Th. OF highways, bridges, and ferries.
18th. OF regulations connected with trade, en-
-.
and measures, bills of exchange, &c.
5th. OF corporations
10th. Ofthe internal police OF the state, compr
sing chapters the relief and support of the poor
-disorderly persons-illegitimate chdren-tav
ems and groceres-the observance of the Sabbath
public shows and misunderstanding and ga
rning-lost goods, and strays-unautborized bank
ing-and other subjects naturally ranging under
the same general head.
or these, the 9th, 9TH, and 18th are before thu
, legislature but none of them have yet been com
petej. After this shall have been done, it is de
fsigned to make compilation of other necessary
laws and have Them printed in one book OF stat
utes under the direction Of the Revsors, or one o
! their number | do not doubt but the Revision
will be of great good to the State, as is we'll known
our statutes have got into a condition confused
that no man can unrdye them. This revision viii
get them in shape, so that when the statutes are
published, the whole laws Of the State will be il
the most convenient form for reference and use
Those who acquainted with the movements o
Legislative bodies think it vii! take until about thu
first of April to complete the work cut out. Ny
own opinion isthat il is quite as likely TO take un
til the first OF May.
A bill has passed the House, anu is now before
the Senate, setting back 10 the town of Paris
strip that last year set off and attached to TIN
town of Bristol. As it appears to be the wish o
the people it will probably pass the Senate. If j
does not it will be becausc the petitioners have no
complied with law Of last session of the legisla
ture in giving several weeks notice Of the propos
cd application for change. S.