, 1854-04-01
OLYMPIA WASHINGTON TERRITORY SATURDAY, APRIL l. 1854

dense and prepare this mem orial briefly
stating all the leading facts of the case, ant
stating in brief and decided language some
Of the most cogent and imperative reasons
why Congress should act Immediately upon
this matter.
Mr, Moseley was opposed 10 any amend
menS expressed just what was desired in
a memorial on that subject. e. ..
AMER lengthy and somewhat warm dis
cussion on the verbal construction Of the
memorial, the committee arose.
ME Chapman moved 10 suspend the rules
and adopt the resolution.
Nj CroSbie said that although he was in
favor Of the memorial, he should be obligo
10 vote sgainst Il, If rushed through without
giving time for lis examination, and he asked
that it be laid on the table till tomorrow
or referred TO q committee. He protested
against all hasty legislaiion--what he want
ed on that subject, was an earnest dgnifed
remonslrance, worthy Of legislative body
he thought plain statement of facts would
be the most efficient course TO pursue in bring.
ing about a result so absolutely necessary 10
the welfare of this Territory.
He was opposed TO Buncombe on all oc.
casions.
The ayes and noes were demanded by
Mr. Moseley. /,
Ayes-Mr. Chapman, Denny, Hlrgin,
Howe, Huntington, Moseley, Shelton,
Thompson and Ward-9.
Noes-Mr. Bolon, Brownfeld, Crosbir,
Jackson and Mr.. Speaker. Adopted.
Then adjourned.
FRIDAY, March Is, 1854.
House met pursuant to adjournment.
Mr.. Thompson presented petition pray
ing for a ferry across NiSqually river, which
was referred to committee on corporations.
Mr.. Huntington presented petition sign
ed BY numerous citizens, praying for the
passage of a law similar to the Maine liquor
law, which was referred to a select COM
miIIee, consisting Of Messrs. Huntington,
Hale and Denny, to report thereon in ten
days.
Mr.. Moseley introduced memorial relat-
ing to an increase Of salaries of officers in
this Territory, which was adopted.
House adjourned. ....
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Joint resolution relative to the Govern
Or's forwarding copies Of memorial relating
10 Puget Sound Agricultural Co. 10 certain
members Of Congress, was read anil adopted.
Mr.. MoSeley, Of committee on judiciary,
introduced bill entitled An Act relating to
County Assessors, which was read first time.
Council memorial, relative 10 amendm !Dts
10 Donation Law, was taken up.
Mr.. Brown6eld moved TO amend by strik'
ing out certain portions. Pending the dis
cussion, the House went into committee ol
the whole To consider the memorial.
Mr.. Crosbio in the Chair.
In committee Of the whole, Mr. Moseley
10 amend the caption, by making it apply TO
the creating Of Surveyor Generals Office, as
well as 10 amendments in the Donation Law,
which was agreed TO.
Mr.. Chenowelh moved TO amend the me
mortal so as to ask a law allowing persons
TO purchase as much land as they could
claim, without living on the same.
Mr.. Brown6eld was in favor Of this
amendment, believing that i was improper
10 prohibit mechanics, who cannot live on
claims, from purchasing farm.
Mr.. Ward was opposed 10 any such
amendment, although it perfectly met hii
own case, desiring to hold land without liv-
ing on the same. Yet he was not in favor
of opening the door 10 all spectators, who
would soon monopolize all the farming Por'
tons of the Territory.
Mr. Shelton was opposed to it on the
ground that many non-residents would hold
land, leaving many man isolated who took
his claim, hoping to be soon surrounded BY
farmers, ike himself.
Mr.. Chenoweth urged his amendment
believing it would lead 10 no dangerous mo
nopolies. He believed that il would rather
tend 10 an earlier settlement Of the Territory
Mr.. Moseley was in favor of the amend
ment, believing that the lawyers, doctors
mechanics, &C., should not be prevented
from holding claim, because his Legitimate
business compelled him to live in town.
The amendment was lost.
The committee rose and adjourned.
FmDAY, March "a, 1854.
House met pursuant to adjournment.
Tho journals were read and approved.
Mr.. Crosbie rose to question of priv
lege, and asked 10 have the following record
ed on the journal, relative to his voIO agains
The adoption of the memorial relating tt
the Puget Sound Agricultural Co;
al was in favor Of the object sought TO
by The memorial concerning the Puget Sount
Agricultural Co ;. but had not made al
examination to see whether it was drawn up
as far as was able to judge, in the manne
best calculated to effect result so absolute
ly necessary 10 the interests oIthis Territory
The rules were suspended and the memoria
was put on its passage: all asked was tha
il should he laid on the table one day fO