Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-09-16

Robbins opposed the resolution.
The rules having been dispensed with,
The resolution was read second time.
Mr.. Blair moved TO lay it on the table,
which was rejected; ayes 40, nays 70.
Mr.. jackson moved TO amend the resolu-
ton by striking out all after the word Gov
ernor, so as TO confne business of the ses-
SIGN exclusively TO the business referred TO
in the Governors message and the imme
date wants of the General Assembly,
Amendment was adopted.
Mr.. Blair moved further to amend by adj
ding to the resolution, the words, and such
other business as will not give rise TO de-
bate; which was adopted. and the resolution,
as amended was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Woodson, resolved that
as much of Governors message as refers to
the grant of land TO the State for the con-
struction of railroads. be referred to a Sc
lect committee of eleven, to act in coniunc-
ton with committee of Senate, to approve
and apply said grants. On motion, the rules
of last General Assembly were adopted and
then the House adjourned,
JEFFERSON CRY, Sept. 7.
SESArr.-Mr. Allen. of St. Louis, pre-
scented memorial and bill from the Pacific
Railroad Company. On his motion it was
laid on the table and Immediately taken up.
Mr.. Allen then gave his views at length
and on motion it was referred to a commit
tee of ten, consisting of Messrs. Allen of
St. LOUIS, Young of Boone, Stewart of Buc-
hanan, Elston, Brooking, Griffin of Grundy,
James Of Greene, Drake Of Monroe, and
Lindsay.
The message Of the Governor was taken
up and referred to special committe ofnine,
to act in conjunction with similar committee
from the House.
In the afternoon the Senate took up reso-
luton combining the business of the session
70 the matters contained in the proclamation
and message of the Governor, and the imme-
date wants Of the General Assembly. which
was agreed to.
Adjourned until 8 o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon.
HousE.-After reading of journal, the
| Speaker announced the committees.
A resolution was passed, providing that
the House now proceed TO election of Speak
pro tenn, and fifteen gentlemen were nomi-
mated for the office, all of whom declined;
finally Messrs. Holden, of johnson, and
Maupin, of Saline, consented TO run, and
on the first ballot the vote stood:
Holden So, Maupin 50.
Mr., Holden was thereupon declared duly
elected.
A resolution authorizing the printing OF
800 copies of message, and act of Congress
for the use of Governor, was introduced.
A bill amending an act regulating mode
of taking census and extending time for
sheriffs to make their reports and allowing
them sixty days compensation therefor, was
read second time and laid over.
Mr.. Pipkin gave notice that he would in
troduce a bill changing hour of openidg
polls in county Of st. Louis.
Adjourned until 3 clock.
JEFFERSON CITY, Sept. 8.
MORNING SESSION.
The House met at o'clock. Journal
read and approved. Several bills were in
troduced, read three times and passed.
The House resolution combining business
of the extra session TO such matters only as
are referred TO in the Governors message
was returned from the Senate, with an
amendment striking out latter clause, viz
and such business as will not give rise Il
debate, which amendment was concurreC
in.
Mr.. Brown proposed to amend resolution
by adding,
Provided, that nothing contained in this
resolution shall be so construed as to debal
the Senate from acting on bills which have
passed this house, which amendment wa.
decided out of order.
J AFTERNOON SESSION.
In the House, no business whatever wa
transacted, except rejecting two unimport
ant resolutions. The members We're en-
gagged in enveloping documents, for whicl
a recess was taken, and the House adjourn
ed until tomorrow. Both Houses ar
. waiting for business from the committe
appointed yesterday.
, JEFFERSON CRY, Sept. 9.
MORNING SESSION.
SENATE Mr.. Sturgeon offered a ioin
resolution modifying the resolution Of III
< General Assembly restricting the bushes
to matters contained in the Governors Mes
t sage. so as to allow the Senate to take II
, lille ol.nol ", rocS ol in tho Houso rn,,o.t