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TuEsoAY. Nov. 9. 1856


Mr.. Blackmore introduced resolution to have
O copies of the report of swanip land toflliifis-
ners printed. Lost.
The report of the internal Improvement cent
ssioner for Pulaski county, was presented and
erred. .-5.t =.
Mr. Savage introduced bill entitled IAN act
authorize Emira Hundley, admx., &C., to sell
rsonal property Of her intestate-read and re-
red. Il ttf
Mr. Norman introduced d bill entitled "An, act
exempt persons taking up donation lands from
Gbaking Improvements thereon condition of
le"
Mr. Crook introduced bill entitled aAn act to
5anse the time of holding the Probate Court Of
REV county, ..l,..l n
bange in part the time of holding the Courts in
be 4th Judicial Circuit-refeffed to select COM
uittee. yu ru1f
Mr. Leste. introduced bill entitled 'An act to
,nstitute Mr.. T. Hardy legal heir of Flavious
White" -g yr
Mr. Danley introduced "a bill for tie 'Teliei Of
EIohn ]. Hammett-reerred to the committee on
Haims. 49- VI lt.l ~ s.ta ...Iae
a Mr.. Marshall introduced bill amending the
law on Roads and Highways. ass 7u3n
VI Mr.. Rainey gave notice that he would present
II bill amending laws On Attachments. aa a,
Mr. Rosa bill amending law on Private
Roads s.- Etes -aeif te4aE91
Mr. Galbreath-A bill amending Election law,
o as to have abstracts of votes of Governor sent
birectly to Secretary of State. l .ai s
Mr. Caruthers-A bill changing present law in
regard to the appointment of deputy clerks and
Xkheritfs. sa tsf
The resolution of Mr. Blackmore, relative to
nstructins our Senators and Representates to pro-
cure a section of land in those fractional town.
Lships in which there are no 10th sections. was
taken up, and adopted. sgl5 hrs,}--8 Y ~
WEDNESDAY. Nov. 10. .
Mr. Sullivan presented the report of ST. Francis
Ecounty-referred
Br Britain gave notice ola bill to prevent Sher-
LIS from speculating on county revenue.
Mr.. Witheyspoon, gave motive that on Christ
mas day. should the session continue so lorg, he
would introduce bill embodying the substance
4 of the Maine Liquor Law. la#
Mr.. Hays introduced the following:
WHEREAS much of the time of the House is con-
sumed in legislatng upon applications for special
acts for the benefit of the heirs OF deceased per-
sons therefore be it
+ Resolred, That the Committee on the Judiciary
be instructed to inquire into the expedency Of so
modifying and amending our administration laws
as TO confer enlarged and discretionary powers
upon Circuit Courts, and that they be instructed
to report by bill or otherwise. Adopted.
Mr. Halliburton introduced bill entitled "An
act to call in the scrip of Hot Spring couny--read
first time
Mr. Num- introduced bill entitled "An act to
change the mode of taxing lands. f,r& -
Mr. Saffold gave notice of a bill to change the
G. minal law in relation to gaming on the Sabbath.
Mr. Num- introduced the following: -fr ~
WHEREAS the Senate of the United States. at
IFS last session, procured the passage of an act
granting to each congressional township of six
miles square in the State of Arkansas, addition
al section of land for purposes of common schools
and whereas said bill IS now pending before the
House OF representatives, therefore,
Resolred, Bv the General Assembly of the State
OF Arkansas that ROBERT w. JoHNsoN our mem
Der of Congress- be requested to use all necessary
eyertion in the speedy passage of said BILL in the
House of Representatives, at as early day as
poSsible-read first time. -v
Mr. Mcfarland introduced bill entitled IAN
ac. to amend ain act to distribute the proceeds OF
the 900 acre donation.
Mr. Bearden gave notice of bill for district
ing the Supreme Court, whereby said court shall
be holden at three different places in the State.
Mr. Kelley gave notice of bill to abolish dram
shops in this State.
Mr. Bearden introduced the following:
ResoIped That so much of the Constitution of
this State as pertains to assistant county Judges,
shall be amended so that their election shall be by
the people of their several counties, the same as
that of the principal county Jndges-read first
time
Mr.. Bustian gave notice of bin for the better
regulation of the County aGd Probate Courts OF
Pope county. t-.
Mr.. Pettus introduced a bill entitled "An act
to repeal so much of the revenue law as requires
tax on Improvements.
Mr. Norman gave notice OF a bill to incorporate
the town Of Searcy
The memorial of Roswell Beebe was read and
referred to the Committee on Internal Improve
ment.
The following communication was received
from the Senate:
Mr. Speaksr-I am instructed to inform your
honorable body that the Senate have adopted the
following resolution Ber
Resolued That the two Houses of the General
Assembly meet in convention, this day, the 10th
November tor the purpose of eecting one U. S.
Senator for the term of six years from the 4th of
March next and, one Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court 10 hold his office for and during the time
prescribed by the constitution and laws of this
State and that the House be requested to concur
herein. j. NJ. ROSS. f
Sec'y of Senate.
On motion of Mr. Rust, the House concurred in
the resolution of the Senate.
At II O'Clock NJ. the two Houses convened in
the Hall of Representatives and proceeded to the
election of U. S. Senator. ' -
Mr.. Wood nominated VIM. X. Sebastian. and
no other nomination being made the roll was call
edAwhich resulted as follows: w. K. Sebastian
received IS votes A.. A. Stith 6 votes, John S.
Roane votes. se-1y-f Grfs>1te.l ~
The Speaker then announced that vs. X. SE-
BAsrIAN having received a majority of all the
votes cast was duly elected U. S. SENATOR for the
term of 6 wears from the 4th of March next.
The two Houses then proceeded to the election
of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Mr.. Witherspoon nominated Geo, c. Watkins;
and no further nomination being made, the roll
was called, which resulted as follows, G. c. Wat
kins received 81 votes, and Mr. Craighead vote.
The Speaker then announced that George c.
WATKINS having received majority of all the
votes cast. was duly elected Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court for the time prescribed by law
Adjourned. e