, 1855-02-17
OLYMPIA WASHINGTON TERRITORY, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY H.

thereon, was reported back by said com
mittee, with u recommendation that the
Council recede from their amendment.
On the question, will the Councilre recedei
Mr.. Poe called the ayes and noes:
Ayes-Poe, Terry, Yantis, Presidents
Noes-Bigelow, Huff, Miles, Patterson
Slrickler-5.
IL J II ll-was read three times, the
rules being suspended, and passed.
ii NJ relative to stationing man-of-waI
on the northwest coast, was read three
times and passed.
Mr. Poe introduced joint resolution in,
structing the Secretary Of the Territory to
pay the enrolling clerk for services render
ed, which was read twice
Mr. Poe moved to amend by inserting
the word requested instead of instruct
ed" which amendment was adopted.
Mr.. Miles moved to refer to committee
on claims, with instructions to report there
on this afternoon. Lost.
Mr.. Miles moved to lay on the table
Lost
Mr.. Huff moved TO adjourn. Lost.
Mr.. Poe moved to suspend the rules to
read third time now. Lost.
Adjourned till afternoon.
AFTERNOON.
On motion of Mr.. Yantis, the resolution
under consideration was read third time.
On its passage, Mr.. Poe called the ayes
and noes:
Aycs-Bigelow, HUFF, Patterson, Poe,
Terry, Yantis, President.
Noes-Miles.
Mr.. Poe, from the joint committee on
enrolled bills, reported number Of bills
truly enrolled
Mr.. Poe offered the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
Hhereas The Legislature of the Terri
tory Of Washington is about to adjourn af-
ter q somewhat protracted and arduous
session, and
Whereas, The Hon. SETH CArLlN, Presi.
dent of the Council, has acquitted himself
in the discharge Of his official duties to the
entire satisfaction of that body; therefore.
be it
ResOlred, That the members Of the Coun-
Gil at this session of the Legislature have
had reason TO congratulate themselves that
their body has been presided over by so
worthy and able President.
ResOLred, That the able and efficient
manner in which Hon. SETH CArLIN has
discharged his duties as President, always
just and impartial, and at the same time
courteous and gentlemanly, has endeared
him to the memory Of all the members, and
entities him to this expression Of their sin
cere thanks.
On notion Of Mr. Poe, 1t was ordered
that when the Council adjourns it adjourns
to meet at 81 o'clock p. IN.
IL b So was read twice and laid on the
table till the evening session.
Adjourned.
EVENING SESSION.
II II was read once, and on motion
of MIR. Miles, the rules were suspended so
that the bill was read three times and
passed.
Mr.. Poe, from the joint committee on
enrolled bills, reported number of bills
as truly enrolled, which were duly signed
by the President.
On motion of Mr.. Terry, all action on
Ii B 40 was indefinitely postponed.
II B So was read second time, and
Council refused to suspend the rules to read
third time.
Mr.. Yantis offered the following resolu-
ton which was unanimously adopted:
Resolrel, That the Council do hereby
tender vote of thanks to the clerks, SER
geant-at-arms and door-keeper for the
faithful performance Of their duties as Off
GERS of the Council during the present
session.
On motion of Mr.. Miles, it was ordered
that the clerk inform the House that the
Council is now ready to adjourn sine die.
A message was received from the House
asking the concurrence of the Council in
II B Clan act to amend an act to regu-
late the practice and pleadings in civil ac-
tions.
H B 81 was read twice, the rules being
suspended, and Council refused to suspend
the rules to read third time.
II R relative to the appointment Of q
joint committee to wait upon the Gov
ernor, was read three times aud passed.
Messrs. Terry and Yantis were appoint
ed said committee on the part Of the Coun-
Gil.
Mr.. Terry, from the joint committee to
wait upon the Governor, reported that his
Excellency had no further communication
TO make.
Council adjourned sins die.
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