Kansas weekly herald., 1855-07-21

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were more operated upon than his con-
science in resigning. Be this as it may,
Conway is left to glory in having resigned
a seat in this Legislature obtained by fraud.
Gov. Reeder, notwithstanding he could
see no good reason for adjourning from
Pawnee, and urged in his veto Massage
that the Bill adjourning to Shawnee Mis-
sion virtually repealed the Kansas bill,
concluded to adjourn, and is now here.
Mr.. Houston, the free soil Abolition
member from Pawnee, has not get arrived,
and as he is the only " black sheep" in the
fold, it is supposed he viii resist the octs
of this Legislature. A fine time is COM
ing when these fellows, whose valor is
now oozing out at their finger ends, will
be put to the test, and made to craw-fsh,
and take the consequences due to criminals
and offenders to the laws of the country.
In the House considerable discussion en-
sued upon Resolution of Mr.. Whitlock,
to elect Chaplain.
Mr.. Matthias opposed the resolution, If
his constituents had to bear any portion of
the expense. He would not object to pay
ing his part out of his own pocket.
Messrs. Marshall, Brown, Anderson,
and others participated in the debate
Mr.. Matthias rose to speak again, when
he was called to order by Mr.. Anderson.
The Speaker also pronounced him out of
order.
Mr.. Marshall then moved that the rules
be suspended for the day, that member
should not be allowed to speak on ques-
ton more than once.
Mr.. Matthias then said he was a very
religious man, 6" and all that sort of thing"
as he expressed himself, vindicating his
motives.
Mr.. Anderson spoke in favor of the
resolution, saying it was absurd to make
law for the special purpose of worship
ping God, as Mr.. Matthias required.
Mr.. Matthias spoke in self-defence.
Mr.. Marshall defended the resolution
again. He thought it would be a disgrace
to vote it down. 1t would be black mark
upon Kansas.
The resolution was finally unanimously
adopted, some few of the members not vo-
ting.
Mr.. Whitlock, then nominated Rev.
John T. Peery, Southern Methodist, who
was unanimously elected.
Mr.. Marshall gave notice of his inten-
ton to introduce the following Bills.
Bill to declare Big Blue river a public
highway. Bill requiring persons emigra-
ting to Kansas Territory from Massaehu-
setts or any other State which may here
after nullify the laws of the United States,
to take an oath to support the Constitution
and laws of the u. s., the Fugitive law,
and the laws of Kansas Territory, passed
| by the Legislature. This will be rather
binding upon those law-defying Aboi-
tionists of Laurence.
Mr.. Marshall also gave notice that he
would introduce Bill to collect poll tax.
This Bill makes provision for the collec-
| ton of poll tax, of one dollar of voters,
| who upon proof being made of payment,
shall be entitled and authorized to vote.
Mr.. Matthias introduced a Bill which
has passed the House, to prevent the sale
of liquor, and games of chance, within one
| mile of Shawnee Mission.
Westport being two miles off, where
some of the members boarded, it was sug
gestcd to extend the distance to two miles
and thereby include Westport.
Mr.. Blair gave notice that he would at
some future time introduce bills of the fol-
lowing titles.
An act entitled an act to establish a
Territorial road from the west bank of the
Missouri river, opposite St. Joseph, Mo-,
to Marysville, K. T.
oox ,ut;,lx>J ~, 80 .. l,,,ko o,,1 -.
tablish Territorial road from Doniphan,
K. T., on the Missouri river, to Iowa
Point in 4. T.
An act entitled an act to locate and es-
tablish Territorial road from the west
bank Of the Missouri river, opposite ST.
Joseph, Missouri, to Fort Riley in K. T.
Mr.. Rees introduced Bills In the Coun-
Gil to-day, Tuesday, to collect debts by at
tachment, also Bill en- the administra-
ton law. Both bills are pretty much the
same as the Missouri Statutes.
Mr.. Donaldson has obtained leave of
absence for two days.
Mr.. Rees introduced Bill giving me-
chanics lien upon the buildings.
Mr.. Barbee gave notice that he would
introduce wolf scalp law, of the follow
ing title, &c a Bounty on wolf scalps and
other troublesome vermin.
Mr.. Rees gave notice that he would in
troduce Bill Incorporating the Alexandria
Coal Mining Company.
In the House, Mr.. Wade gave notice
| that he would introduce Bills of the fol-
lowing titles.
Bill to establish a Territorial road from
Leavenworth city to Lawrence, and thence
Al q Al g Co1
| A Bill to provide against the traffic In
ardent spirits with the Indians.
| A Bill to provide for the punishment of
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