, 1856-01-18
WASHINGTON LECISLATURE-THIRD SESSION
House of Representatives.

Mr.. Hale introduced II. j. r., relative
to the distribution oFarms by the govern
or, to volunteer companies
The resolution was read twice under a
suspension Of the rules, and laid upon the
table
Mr.. Whipple introduced joint resolution,
relative to the distribution of the journals
OF the first session of the legislative Assem-
bly-providing that the two Houses and
their officers shall be supplied with the
same.
The resolution was passed through its
various readings, and the clerk instructed
to transmit it at once TO the Council.
BY a message from the Council late in
the day, its passage by that body was an
nounced.
Mr. Packard introduced II. ]. r. No.
Is, relative to the distribution of the
arms to which the various counties are en-
titled.
This resolution gives to every trustwor-
thy man, between the ages Of fifteen and
sixty-fve, a gun, and makes him personally
responsible to the county commissioners for
its return, or for the price Of such gun.
The resolution was read and referred to
committee on military affairs
Mr. Morrow introduced resolution, cal
ling upon the register of the land Office for
information in regard to the probable
amount of swamp lands, and other waste
lands, east of the Cascade mountains--laid
upon the table Que day under the rules.
Mr.. Morrow introduced series Of reso-
lutions-H. j. r. No. 10, expressing conf
dencc in our territorial executive, and the
present acting governor:-thanking Gov
Curry for his prompt and energetic zeal in
oor behalf, rendering through him to the
Oregon volunteers, officers and men, the
thanks Of our people; complmenting in
high terms the gallant volunteers of our
own territory; properly acknowledging the
obligations we owe to the regular forces en-
gagged, expressing gratitude to Commander
Sterrett, U. S. n. and Capt Pease Of the
revenue service, for their timely and prompt
response to our executive. .| ..s
The resolutions are lengthy, and nothing
short of their publication will give a salts
factory view Of them.
They we're read twice, laid upon the Ia
BILE and made the order Of the day for
Thursday, Jan. 10th 1856.
Mr.. Bishop introduced bill entitled an
act to prevent aliens acting as teachers or
missionaries among the Indians Of Wash
ington territory. . ..-..a. .-...f
Mr.. Crosbie objected to its reception
but withdrew his motion TO reject the bill,
for the motion Of Mr.. McElroy to suspend
the rules, order to second reading and
print The bill was laid upon the table
and ordered printed.
Mr.. Clark from the committee on iudici-
ary, reported IL. b. No. l6, an act to ex-
tend the time for the sheriff to collect taxes,
so amended as to make said extension reach
to February, instead of MARCH, -.-
Mr.McElroy moved the adoption Of the
amendments epoFted-carried. '. '
On motion Of Mr. Hale, bill laid npon
the table to be printed. ... 4 m %
First reading Of c. B. No. s, an act to
. provide for the distribution Of the school
fund.
Mr.. Walker, from select committee, to
whom had been referred so much Of the
Governors message as related to the ser
vices of regulars and volunteers in the ex-
listing Indian war reported o series of reso-
lutions, acknowledging the services Of Gov
Curry-the volunteers Of Oregon, our own
volunteers, as also the services Of the U. S.
forces, both army and navy. The resolu-
tons are not so much in detail as the reso-
lutions introduced by Mr.. Morrow. An
explanation ensued between the chairman
Of the committee and Mr.. Morrow in re-
gard to the presence of Resolutions so SIM
liar. Mr.. Morrow had not been aware of
the existence Of the committee whose duty
it was to draft such resolutions, and Mr..
Walker said that the report would have
been made in its order this morning, had
he been in his seat at the time, 5ssr rie.
Both resolutions are couched in proper
tone, and express in proper language the
debt of gratitude due by our people to the
parties named. -o.rl -i. ~ -.1TiJ
These resolutions together with the 9th
ers were laid upon the table, and ordered
printed. '''''''
A message was received from the Coun-
Ecil, returning H. j =. R., relative to the two
Houses electing enrolling and engrossing
clerks, stating that the President Of the
Council had ruled such resolution out Of or
der, and that in consequence thereof the
Council refused to take action thereon.
Mr.. Clark moved that the message and
resolution be returned to the Council, and
that the clerk be instructed to inform the
Council that the message could not be
spread upon the House Journal inasmuch
as it was not respectful tosthe House. .,,1.
II. J. r., repeating joint resolution ere
ating joint committee on the enrolment
and engrossment Of bills, which resolution
authorized such committee to employ the
clerk--resd q third time and passed.
J. The House took up and concurred in the
Council amendment to the H. J. r., rela-
kIsS the erection of lighthouses.
\ HN& amendment iustructs our delegate
Iineohgress to use his influence to secure an