Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-02-17

Ices OF The Peace 10 give cerlncales.
There were various propositions TO amend. re.
Ifer, and otherwise dispose Of it, and not little
speaking.
The question was taken on the passage Of the
bill, when it was defeated, yeas 46. nays "a.
Mr.. Kennett, from select committee, report
ed back the bill Incorporating The Ste. Geneyieve
and Iron Mountain and Pilot Knob Plaak ROad
Company; which was passed.
EVENING SESSION.
Mr.. Jennings from select committee.
reported q bill to organise the county Of
Stone.
Mr.. Hatcher introduced resolution
thanking Col. Benton, for the copy of the
Congressional Globe and Appendix, pre-
sented to the Honse, and providing for their
being given to the State Library, which was
adopted.
A bill amending the Law regulating mar
riages was taken up. This bill provides for
supplying proof of marriage, when the per-
son performing the ceremJny has failed to
file the proper certificate.
On motion of Mr.. Clark, it was amended
by adding indictment and imprisonment to
the existing penalties for marrying minor
without the consent of the proper person.
The bill was passed.
Mr.. Ruble reported bill to prevent
shooting at mark across or along high
road.
Mr., Mcpherson made report from the
Committee on Education accompanied by
a bill to establish an Asylum for the Deaf
and Dumb. This bill provides for taking
a portion of the Lunstic Asylum at Fulton
for this purpose. appointing commissioners
and makes other provisions aud an sPPro-
priation. Read first time.
Mr.. Clark moved to change its I"cation
TO the farm belonging TO the State UniveF-
siiy.
Mr.. Mcpherson explained. The Lunatic
Asylum is situated on tract containing
400 acres. There are forty acres belong
ing TO the State, separate from the others,
by q wide road, at q remote distance, on
which are buildings erected, which, with a
small appropriation for improvements, will
be sufficient for some years.
Mr.. Bsyly confirmed these statements,
and made some further remarks as to the
opportunity ofimmedistely commencing the
institution.
Mr.. Crockett opposed the amendment.
1t was rejected, and the bill ordered to be
Mr.. Wileus introduced bill TO provide
for the education of the blind-refeTred to
Committee on Banks.
Mr.. Hunter reported back the bill TO fur
nish q contribution 10 the Washington Mon
ument.
Various propositions were made to SO az
range the bill az 10 send two blocks-one
from the Cape Girardsau quarry, and a
block from the Iron Mountain, or Pilot
Knob. The bill was finally ordered to be
engrossed. !
4 memorial to Congress for the relief OF
the poor. was passed.
The bill to preserve the History OF Mis-
souri,, by authorizing the Secretary OF State
to subscribe for papers in the State, hle
and preserve the same, was taken up.
Mr.. Benjamin wished to exclude Aboli-
tion papers. Rejected.
The bill itself was finally lost.
Yesterday evening the House held night
session, and disposed of large amount of
business. A all the bills were purely pri-
vsie or local. have not deemed it necessa-
ry to telegraph them.
Gov. King yesterday evening gave an
which was attended oy a.
large number of the members Of both Hou-
ses, and brilliant galaxy Of the fair. The
evening was sPent in great hilarity.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
. SsNArE-On motion of Mr.. White, the
bill organizing the county Of Bollinger ives
taken up and referred to Select Com
mittee.
Mr.. Reed introduced bill to establish an
Asylum for the Educstion Of the Deaf and
Dumb; which was referred to a Select Com.
mittee Of thirteen.
On motion Of Mr.. White, the bill from the
House, more properly defining the limits Of
Mississippi county, was taken up and
passed. a.
On motion Of Mr.. james, the bill orgapi.
zing the county Of Stone, was taken up and
.
On motion of Mr.. Drake, the bill from
the House amendatory Of en- act incorpors-
ting the city Of Hannibal, vas taken up and
passed. b,