The Nevada journal., 1852-01-31
THE LEGISLATURE.

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committee,
Mr.. Tingley introduced a concurrent
resolution constituting the Standing
Committees on Ways and Means Of the
two Houses, q joint committee on all
financial measures.
MIR. Robinson submitted joint reso-
luton authorizing the State Treasurer
to suspend oil payments or issue Of bonds
in settlement of claims Cor Indian wars
until such claims shall be passed upon
by the Legislature. Under a suspen-
sion of the rules the resolution was read
three several times and passed.
A message was received from the
Assembly, transmitting to the Senate q
bill passed by the Assembly, and
entitled IAN act to authorise the State
Treasurer to retain certain monies in his
possession" The provisions of this bill
are partially explained in our report OF
the Assembly. MIR. Cook entered into
an able and meritorious argument to
prove that such measure should not
pass the Senate, The credit of the state
was pledged to certain creditors, and
they, as hard working and honest men.
deserved the favorable confederation OF
the Legislature, and while thcy had the
power, they had not the light, to make
themselves preferred creditors.
He was answered by Messrs. Robin
son. Hubbs and Tinglsy, and abby Sc.
conded by Mr.. Estill and others. But
the bill was passed by an overwhelming
vote, II to 6; and the cash will be re-
tanned in the Treasury.
The Governor transmitted to the Sem
ate report Of the number Of pardons
granted during the past year, also
statement of appointments to Office made
since May l, 1851. 1t appears by the
report that nineteen pardona have been
granted to criminals during the past
year. The nature Of the crime Of which
they were convicted was, felony, 2 pass
ing counterfeit money, /; assault with
intent to kill. 2 robbery / grand lar
csny, S; selling liquor without license.
s; petit larceny, q. From the last
named report, it appears that forty ap.
po,ntments to Office have been made
since May !, 1851.
The report of pardons was referred to
the Judiciary Committee, with instruc-
tions to report whether they had been
absolute or conditional pardons,&c, The
Committee, on motion of Mr.. Hubbs
were also instructed to report bi i in
accordance with the constitution. direct
ing the manner in which the Governor
may exercise the pardoning power.
AssEMBLY.-Mr. Crittcn len asked
that the regular order of business be
suspended, and that he have leave to
introduce bill. Unanimous leave be.
ing granted, Mr.. C. proceeded to explain
the character Of the important and un-
precedcnted measure which he proposed
to introduce. As a justification of it he
referred to the financial embarrassments
of the State--the absolute necessity
that the most stringent guards shrould
be placed upon the treasury. and that
the most rigid economy should be en-
forced in all tho departments of the
government. He said there was $50 0O0
due the State from taxes assessed last
year. He had been informed that u
large sum Of money would be paid into
the treasury to-day, and his object in
introducing this bill was to keep it there
to prevent its being paid out without
a epecial law was passed for that pur-
pose. Mr.. Crittenden then intoducsd
his bill II directs and requires the
State Treasurer 70 retain in his hands
all monies which may come into the
treasury on and after this dato, until
the appropriation thereof shall be pre-
scribrd by law.
MIR. Ellis presented the petition Of
citizens Of Nevada, praying for the re-
peal Of the charter Of that city.
Mr.. Pcachy introduced joint resolu
tien, granting Judge Solomon Heyden
feldt leave oil absence from the State 70,
q term not exceeding 2 months. The
resolution was concurred in.
MIR. kllis introduced bi to repeal
the Charter Of Nevada, and to provide
for the payment OF the city debts. II
wa referred 10 select committee.
SENATE. JAN 27.--After some dis.
cussion relative to the contested seats
Mr.. Robinson introduced a joint
resolution, appropriating S786 for the
relief of the Treasurer Of Nevada
county 1t was referred to the Com.
mittee on Finance.
Mr.. Fry introduced bill for the
suppression Of gambling.