The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-02-08

obtain possession Of the "clvl fund" in which
trust they may succeed, as there cannot be the
slightest doubt that every dollar of il belongs 10
the people Of California, and should be expended
for their benefit
SAN JOSE, Dec. Is, ISi9.
This has been very pleasant day, barring the
mud. That is TO say, IL has not raned, though IT
has several tunes interrupted the sunshine by
threatening to do so.
The Legislature has been in session to. day, but
very little business has been despatched. There
is a great deal Of marshallIng preparatory 10
the great fight for United States Senators, and
all parties seem to be little fearful OF the en-
counter. However, the elements are resolving
themselves slowly, and in all this week the Sc
lectioDs will be made:
transmit herewith the proceedings Of the Sem
ate.
In the House to-day, J. III Watson appeared and
took his seat from the District OF San Francisco.
The following standing committees were then
resolved on, VIZ -
]. Elections.
2 Claims.
3. Judiciary.
A. Agriculture.
5. Military Affairs.
8. Ways and Means.
z. Roscs and Canals.
8. Public Bsildings
10 Counties and County boundaries.
III. Corporations.
u. Public Printing.
And the following was adopted as the
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
1 Presentation Of petitions, memorials and re-
inconsistencies.
Reports Of standing committees.
3 Reports OF select committees.
4. Resolutions,
JOINT Resolutions.
q. Bills
a. Orders of the Day.
Mr. RANDOLPH from the Special Committee on
Elections, reported in favor Of Mr.. Biger's claim
to the seat now held by Mr.. Dickinson.
The Official ret,rps gave Mr.. Dickinson 80
vo,es, and MIR. Bigier ,SOl Since that return
transmitted to the Secretary OF State, returns have
been received from two additional precincts,
Georgetown and Big Camp, where MIR. Bgler re-
ceived 100, and Mr.. Dickinson y votes. This
cordngy ousied MIR. Dickinson, and ins,ated Mr..
Bigler, who came forward, was qualified, aud took
his seat.
In pursuance Of joint resolution, the two houses
met at II M, In the Assembly chamber, examined
the State canvass. and declared Peter II. Burnett
duly elected Governor, and John MeDougal Lieu
tenant Governor, VI the State OF California, and
Geo. w. Wright and Edward Gilbert Representa-
tIves In Congress.
A Joint resolution passed the house, to 20 into
the election OF United States Senators tomorrow
ooh instantly at III A. NJ but II was non-concur-
red In by the Senate.
A resolution was passed requiring the clerk to
furnish u copy OF each days journal 10 the proPrie-
tors Of the 45ia California and Pacific Ners, pub
lshed at San Francisco, TO be printed In each pa
per fee ct charge.
Some other unimportant business was transacted
and the House adjourned.
General Riley arrived this afternoon. He is in
GOOD spirits, but suffering some from indisp lsiton
The ceremony Of inauguration viii probably take
SAN JOSE, Dec. 10, 1919.
This morning was quite pleasant, but 1t COM
menced blowing and raining this afternoon, as II
never rsistd and blew before. IL was Intended to
have had the Inauguration come of this afternoon,
but a Misunderstanding between the Senate and
Assembly relative 10 the time, and the inciemency
of the weather prevented the ceremony.
The soliciiuoe manifested by the members OF
the Legislature TO ascertain where they are . get
their mileage end per dem, Is subject OF much
jocuarity among the third house, and even heard
It grayely brosched, by one Interested, that az
would be advisable TO retain the old Governor IN
,thcr as by so doing the Legislature could pay IL
cell iiom the "ciyIl fund!
In the senate, to-day, very little was dene.
sebd you copy of the journal "by authority
The hrst action Of the House, this morning, was
TO e.consder the resolution passed yesterday, d.
rec;ing the clerk TO furnish copies Ut the journal
10 newspapers, when II was rejected, and one
adopted giving the " ual facthtiesto reporters. =
The House non-coDcurred IN the resolution oi
The Senate fixing Friday the 2lst instant, at IL
M /, as the DAY on which TO insugurate the Cover
nor, and changed the hour TO 4 z. NJ, this day
They coDcurrcd IN resolution requesting me
poet Office agent, MIR. Alies, TO run daily mail
between San Frsnc,sco aud San Jose.
They also concurfed IN two Joiot commlttees,to 10
wait upon the Governor elect and the retiring TO
vtrntr, and inform them vi the Organization VI ,he
two bodies, and the arrangements made Tor 'he in-
augursiion.
The House met In afternoon session at three L.
nj bot adjourned without uansac'lng any onsi-
nets.
Governor Riley was IN attendance at the assem-
bly, chamber at the appointed hour this afternoon.
lie is looking very well. but Is quite hosrsc from
severe cold. The Inauguration did not take place,
however.
The Governor elect, p. II. Burnett, Esq, on
whtm 4 call, a To-day. il stll suffering slightly
from indisposiiion.
SAY jose, Dec. n, 1919.
The storm, after a continuance OF tweniy-iour
hours, has abaied at the time nj winch write
Tie rivers and streams in every direction are run
nlng over their banks, and the Guadalupe mas
reached within heli-a-dozen rods OF the houses OF
San Jose, few, M TACT, being already inaccessi-
BILE, unless their occupants come and 90 10y
ws'er." We are literally pent IN, and rnmor is
cunent that the embarcodoo, or Alveso, as II -
nov termed, is more tnan a foot under wafer .
send you copy Of the Journal OF the senate OF
io-dsy, TO which refer you Tor the proceedingso of
thst body.
In the House, thus day, after suspension Of the
Tules, MIR. Rsnoolph made statsment, charging
enc u the candidates for the United States Senate
(Mr. G~ID) with being interested with various
merthebts m san Francisco, m procuring return
10 Them Of the duties coliecfes ON imports since
Messrs Watson, voorhies, and Moore, denied
th. chsises, and called tor the proofs.
A otion was then made, but not carried, 10 al
lov Mir Gwin to come wIlnin the bar and make
sp ssplebsii"n.
ue. ts.dsy and several notices were gwen OF in
isn,icus 10 bring IN bills
Alter much disagreement between the two
soVses. ih,y finally coucusfed IN 4. NJ /, THIS day,
- The h.uf Tor the inaua and 2. NJ as
~, hour Tor elect,ng UuIted states Senators.
The ceremony tf the insuguraucn OF the hrst
CV,tIncr of the new State Of California TOOK place