Kansas weekly herald., 1855-07-14
HOUSE.

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The House met at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, and after
being called to order by the Hon. Daniel Wood
son, and the call of the roll of members having
certificates of election,J. G. Anderson was on
motion called to the chair, and James NJ.
Lyle chosen chief clerk protein; John
Martin assistant clerk protein; T. J. b. Cra-
mer Sergeant at Arms, protein, and B. F.
Campbell, Door-Keeper.
TUESDAY, July 3.
| The House having met and Journal read, on
motion committee on credentials were ap-
pointed, of which Mr.. Matthias was chosen
chairman; also on motion committee to draft
rules for the government of the House was ap-
pointed, of which Mr.. Anderson was chair
man.
Mr.. MeMeekin introduced a bill enti-
titled an act to remove the seat of Gov
ernment temporarily to the Shawnee Man
ual Labor School in the Territory of Kan
sas.
Bill was read first time,-rules suspen-
ded-read second and third time. On
its third reading Mr.. Wilkerson made
some remarks. He was followed by Mr.
Marshall, who took ground that the Leg
islature had no power to adjourn to any
the first Legislature.
MIR. Anderson took ground it was per-
fectly important to adjourn. Besides, said
he, we came here and founed this build
ing in an unfinished state, that the roof and
floors were laid, and the s'Sabbath violated
in completing this work" begun at the In
stance of the Governor. There is, said he,
| no accommodations here, members have to
camp out and lay out On their blankets
tWas the like, said he, ever known, that
Legislature ever assembled under such
circumstances, in a State or Territory it was
when known good and suitable accom-
modations could be had elsewhere.
Mr.. Tebbs wished to be informed
whether any assurance could be given that
the Legislature could be as well or better
accommodated where it is proposed to ad-
journ to, than at this place.
Mr.. McMeekin said he had been at the
Mission, and could assure the gentle
man there were ample rooms for the Leg
lslature and Committees, and good accom-
modations provided. Besides, he said,
there were good mail facilities to be had
at Shawnee Mission.
Mr.. Houston opposed the bill; said if
we adjourned it would be an adjournment
forever; that the laws hereafter passed
would be nnllity.
Mr.. Baker was opposed to the bill, and
contended the Governor had power to keep
the first Legislature during. that session
wherever he called them. He was for
expending the money In the Territory, and
not in Mirsouri.
Mr.. Watterson advocated the bill, and
alluded to the want of accommodations at
Pawnee He was fully satisfied that at
Shawnee Mission every comfort ard con
venience could be had.
Mr.. Waddle advanced some good rea-
sons in favor of the bill. The want of ac-
commodatieDs is sufficient to Justify an ad-
| jounment, he said.
Mr.. Stringfellow, in advocating the bill,
said he had no complaints to make as to
himself, the citizens were kind and hospi-
table; the proprietors of the town many OF
them, are his warm personal friends But
he had duty to perform, and he should
not shrink from any responsibility This
Legislature, informally it is true, with
view of evading this very difficulty, re-
spectfully petitioned the Governor to call
the Legislature TO Shawnee Mission, at
the same time informing him, if he should
call us at a remote point, we should ad-
journ. There is no law or constitutional
provision that prevents the Legislature
from adjourning to any place.
The bill passed by the following vote:
YEAs-Messrs. A nderson, Baker, Blair.
Harris, Hieskill, Johnson, Kirk, Matthias,
| Mem eekin, Payne, Scott, Tebbs, W aterson,
Weddle, Williams, Wilkinson, Younger.
and Mr.. Speaker-1S.
NAYs-Messrs. Houston, Hutchinson.
Jessie, Ladd, Marshall, and Walters.-6.
On motion the House went into an elec-
tion of Enrolling and Engrossing Clerks.
Mr.. B. F. Simmons was chosen Enrolling
Clerk, and Joseph NJ. Fox chosen En-
crossing Clerk.
| WEDNESDAY,, July 4th.
The House met pursuant to adjournment,
and the Journal was read.
Nothing of interest transacted.
THURSDAY, July 9Th.
The House having met and Journal read,
| Mr.. Matthias from the Committee on Gre
! dentials, made majority report of consid-
cradle length and great abiliry-declaring
that those persons who received majority
of votes on the 30th day of March, last,
were entitled to their seats as members of
this House, and denying the legality of the
election held on the 22d of May last, or the
right of the Governor to order said election.
4 Mr.. Houston Submitted minority report
Iofthe Committee on. Credentials, prote sling
lagainst the election of these men who were
elected on the 22d of May and received
the Goyerm rs certificate.