Saturday morning visitor., 1849-01-20
IN SENATE.
THURSDAY MoRNINc, Jan. IL.

MIR. Prlest, IRON the committee on
Claims, 10 whom was referred bill for
the relief of James Lusk, reported the
same back and recommended lis passage.
The bill allows $3.50 for the distribution
of the Journals and Constitution of the
late State Convention. After some ex-
planatory remarks from Mr.. Priest, the
bill was passed.
Mr.. Ellison, from the conlmittee on E
lections, 10 whom was referred resolu-
tion of inquiry in relation TO the contest
betv cen Messrs. WIN. G. Jones and Abel
Landers, each claiming to represent the
22d Senatorial district, made report ad-
verse TO the claims of Mr.. Jones, and in
favor of the right of Mr.. Landers TO a
seat.
The question being on agreeing to the
report, MIR. Jones, of n. moved 10 lay it
on the table, in order that he might have
time TO examine II.
Mr.. Bean moved call of the Senate,
which was ordered, when all the Senators
answered 10 their names, except Messrs.
Gatewood, Rollins, Campbell and White.
Further proceedings under the call were
dispensed with.
Mr.. jackson was moi opposed TO laying
the report on the table, but lie was in ia
vor Of prompt action on the report. He
would, therefore, move 10 lay the report
on the table until 10 o'clock tomorrow,
and that it be made the special order at
that time.
Mr.. Jones, of N, spoke in opposition
to the motion. 1t would require longer
time than that mentioned.
MIR. Wells was in favor of prompt ac-
tion, but he wished 10 act tunderstandingly.
He mo, ed ln amend the motion so as TO
require the printing Of the report, which
was agreed 10, and on motion of MIR. Jack
son, The report was passed over for the
present.
Mr.. Wells, from The select committee,
to whom was referred petition asking
the incorporation of company for con-
sirucling a railroad from Palmyra TO the
Missississippi river, reported bill for
that purpose, which was read and order
ed 10 Second reading.
MIR. Long, from The select committee 10
which was referred bill to incorporate
the St. Louis Marine and Railway Com
pany, reported the same back and recon-
mended lis passage. The report was a.
greed to, and the bill ordered TO third
reading on tomorrow.
Mr.. BurtIs Introduced bill TO incorpo-
rate the Missouri and Mississippi Rail-
road Company, with capital stock OF
$500, 900, shares of 800 each, which
was read twice and referred 10 The COM
mittee on Internal improvements.
Mr.. Hancock introduced bill for the
benefit OF Joshua Davis, clerk Of the cir
cult court of Creme county, which was
read twice and referred 10 the committee
on Claims.
Mr.. Hancock submitted a resolution al
lowing 81 80 per diem 10 the committee
appointed TO examine the Auditors and
Treasurer's books. for additional services
imposed on the committee.
On motion OF Mr.. Jones, of NJ, his ar
gument in reply TO the claims Of NJ. Lam
ders TO seat in the Senate from the 22d
district. was ordered 10 be printed with
the repnrt.
On motion of Mr.. Chiles, the bill from
the House TO incorporate Chapel Hill Col
lege was again taken up and passed.
1 A resolution, requiring the committees
on the Permanent Seat Of Government Of
the two Houses 10 act jointly in ascertain
ing the necessary improvements to be
made in and about the Governors house,
was adopted.
The following bills were read third
time and passed; bill to amend an act 10
incorporate the Home Mutual Fire and
Marine Insurance Company Of st. Louis;
bill authorizing the city Of St. Louis 10
take stock in the Ohio and Mississippi
railroad.
On motion of Mr.. PRIEST the Senate
adjourned unlil2 O'clock, p. nj.
On the 18th, the Senate did little else
but discuss the contested Senatorial ques-
,ion, and on the 18th nothing Of import
ance was transacted,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURsDAy, Jan. IL.