The Nevada journal., 1852-02-12
THE LEGISLATURE

Nc Dougal, inclosing an affidavit made
by the Recorder of FL Dorado county,
setting forth that Vinal Daniels late
Judge Of that county, has sbsconded
from the State, after drawing $500
in advance Of his salary. The subject
was referred to committee with in
structions to investigate it.
Mr.. Robinson introduced bill pro-
viding for the election BY the Legisla-
lature, of three commissioners, to revise,
simplify, and digest u system of laws for
the government of the people Of this
State. The bill was read and referred
to the Judiciary committee.
Mr.. Walsh moved that the Senate do
now proceed to elect President pro
tenn. The motion was agreed 10.
Messrs. Anderson, Fry, Lind Lott,
McKibben, Ralston, Robinson, Snyder,
Sprague, Walsh and Wambaugh voted
for Mr. Keene, of El Dorado
Messrs. Cook, De La Guerra, Estill,
Eos er, Harper Hubbs, keyser, Roach
and Van Buren,, voted for Mr.. Miller
Of Nlariposa.
Mr.. Keene having received majori-
ty, was declared temporary President
of the Senate.
Mr.. Kcyser introduced bill, amen.
datory Of an act in relation to the Office
Of State Treasurer. Referred to finance
committee
MIR. Wambaugh, from committee on
roads and highways, to whom was re-
ferred the bill introduced by Mr. Van
Buren,, amendatory of an act regulating
public ferries reported the same, and
recommended its passage. The report
was adopted, and under a suspension of
the rules the bill was read a third time
and passed
On motion of MIR, Walton, the com
mittee instructed to investigate the
charges against Vinal Daniels, late
Judge Of FL Dorado county, were en-
powered to send for persons and papers
Mr.. Snyder, from the committee on
claims, to which was referred claims Of
parties who furnished supplies to the
volunteers, known as the Fremont Bat
tallion, recommended the adoption Of
several resolutions, calling upon Con.
gress 10 make u suitable appropriation
for their relief. The report was order.
ed 10 be printed.
Mr.. Van Buren introduced concurrent
revolutions calling upon Congress to
make appropriation for the relief of
Capt. Waldo, and other benevolent gem
tlemen, who rendered important aid to
immigrants travelling overland to Cali
fornia, during the year 1850. Referred
ASSEMBLY Mr.. Ellis, of San Fran
cisco, presented remonstrsnce from the
citizens of San Francisco, against the
petition TO abolish the Superior Court
of that city, and moved its reference to
the Judiciary cimmittee.
Mr.. C0tfroth moved that the vote ta-
ken yesterday referring the petition to
the San Froncisco delegation bo now
reconsidered. The motion was agreed
tc, and the petition and remonstrance
referred to the judiciary committee.
Mr. Talilerro, from the committee on
corporations to which was referred the
petition Of certain miners in Tuolumne
county, praying the Legislature to pass
law Incorporating them as water
company, reported that the constitution
forbade the passage Of special acts OF
incorporation, but recommended the
passage Of some law supplementary to
the present general incorporation law,
under which the petitioners can receive
full corporate powers.
Mr.. Ellis Of Nevada, moved that the
report be recommitted to tho commit
tee. with instruction to report bill.
Mr.. Cotfloth intimated that he was
preparing a bill, and Mr.. Ellis with.
drew his motion
Mr.. Lyons from the committee on
claims, reported in favor of allowing the
claims of J. f. Howe, for services .,
private secretary to ex-Gov McDougal,
The Assembly then in committee ot
the whole, took up the fugitive slave
bill, and af er a lengthy discussion, il
was reported and passed The sub
stance Of the bill is as follows:
Sec. |. Provides for the recapture
of slaves who have absconded from theil
owners in other States, and taken re.
fugo within the limits of California.
Sec 2 Provides for the punishment
of persons concealing such fagitives, t.
prevent their recapture.
/ Sec 3 Provides that sheriffs, under
sheriffs. &c. shall execute the provisions
of the law
Sec. 4. Any person or persons held
to labor Or service in any State or Ter
ritory, and who were brought or intro
IL. Al.