, 1854-03-11
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
-. Ep,N y NTo,,b . 1854

ty Of Pacific, prclaced his introduction of
the resolutions with few impressive, APP
propriate and eloquent remarks and con
cluded by Offering the following:
RSQlN4, That the House has received
with sad regret, intelligence of the death
of Jebu Scudder, Esq, member elect Of
this UeuE, end while deeply lamenting his
death, tender to his widow a sincere sym
pathy in this most affecting bereavement
RSselred, That in respect for the de
ceased the members of this House wear the
usual badge of mourning for thirty days
Re@iroi, That the clerk communicate a
copy of the foregoing resolutions to the
widow of the deceased
The resolutions were seconded by Mr.
Chenoweth in few eloquent remarks,
when they were unanimously adopted,
Mr. Hale offered bill to authorize Ed
ward j. Allen TO establish a ferry across
the Columbia river near Fort Walla-walla
Referred to committee on corporations.
The bill makes it the duty of the said f.
J. Allen to have a suitable ferry boat, and
allows charge of six dollars per wagon,
and fifty cents per head for cattle for cross
ing the Columbia river.
On motion of Mr.. Crosbie, the House
continued the consideration of the rules.
On motion Of Mr.. Moseley, rules adopted
On motion, 500 copies of said rules, aud
documents relating TO organisation of Ter
ritory and Legislature were ordered to be
printed in pamphlet form .....
Mr. Chenoweth introduced the following:
Whereds, During the past year an expe-
dition under the superintendent Of his Ex-
cellcncy, Isaac /. Stevens, has penetrated
the hitherto unexplored regions between
the Rocky mountains aud the Mississippi
river, developing results Of immense inter
est to the country in general and to Wash
iugton Territory in particular: and whereas,
the continuance of such survey having in
view the connection of the valley Of the
Mississippi with the Pacific ocean, cannot
fail TO be of the most vital Importance to
this Territory r .. .r..
BE IL resolred, By the Legislature Assembly
Of the Territory of H'ashHgioa, That his
Excelency, Isaac l. Stevens, Governor Of
the Territory of Washington, be respect
fully invited and requested to proceed to
Washingto City, at any time be may deem
ct, if lie should be Of the opinion that his
presence there could be Of service in fur
! thering such surveys, aud beneficial to the
interests Of the Territory in general. !,
Mr.. Moseley introduced a bill providing
for the appointment Of Territorial Librari-
and defining his duties, and making his
salary $500 per anRum, .. ,....
Mr., Moseley moved suspension of the
rules and bill pass to third reading.
Mr.. Chenoweth moved the final passage
Of bill, Passed. ... .......
Mr.. Bolon offered resolution to instruct
our Delegate in Congress to obtain the
construction of military wagon road from
the Dalles Of Columbia river to Fort Van
couyer-and secure an appropriation by
Congress of $4,000. .............
Mr.. Chapman moved to amend by con-
tinuing the road to Fort Steilacoom, and
asking an additional appropriation of $25-
600.
Mr.. Chenoweth resisted amendment as
such, aud trusted that sections of road
should be provided for by bill in favor Of
specified separate sections. With it all
tackled on one bill, there would be doubt
as to how much each end Of the work need
ed. dissatisfaction might be produced. The
interests of the route, to which the gentle
man had no objection, would be better sub
served by separate bills. ,r..
Mr.. Moseley said this was a matter Of
vast Importance, and wishing not to be in
the dark in regard to the features OF the
resolutions, he called for their reading.
On motion of Mr.. Moseley, the rosolu-
tons were made the order of the day to-
morrow. H...Hr. Pa. ..H ..
Mr.. Hale moved that hereafter the House
hold but one session day, commencing at
10 o'clock, AN. ,.... .-.
. Mr.. Crosbie moved to reconsider the
vote, which was carried -a ID.
The proposition Of Mr. Hale was dis
cusscd by Mcssrs Moseley, Denny and
Chapman. Adopted. |
Mr.. Shelton Introduced resolution ask
i ing our Delegate in Congress to use his in
fluence to establish a mail route from
Olympia to Hoods Canal, and to locate
varions Post Offices at sundry points. Re
ferred to appropriate committee. .,'..
House Bill, No. /, with Council amend
ment, coming up for concurrence hy the
House, was passed as amended. Adjourn
Sd id tll1 tlIla1O ~ 0'elocF, Saturday nrSq morning
r.sa li yd SATURDAY, March 4, 1854.
House Bill No. 2, was taken up and
read first and second time, and made the
special order Of the day for Monday Mon March
Mr. Howe IF Island asked leaye, to
present bill entitled an "act to create
and organize Bay county" which was read
a first time. Further consideration Of bill
postponed till Monday, March 9th.
The resolution of Mr.. Bolon in regard
to memorializihg Congress for an appropri-
| ntinn 10 hnild 4 milifnrv Mnron rond from