The Placer herald., 1858-01-09
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.
NINTH SESSION.
SEN ATE.
TUESDAY, January 5, 1858.

SENATE.
TUESDAY, January 5, 1858.
The Senate proceeded to permanent or
ganization by the election of Samuel A..
Merritt, Of Mariposa, as President pro tenn;
Thomas n Cazneau, Of Tuoumne, Secretary;
James T. Ewing, Of Sacramento, Assistant
Secretary; James Shi pman, of Amador, En-
rolling Clerk; Lewis Bartlett of Sierra, En-
crossing Clerk; James II. Hawkins Sergeant
alarms; and - McGlenchy, Doorkeeper.
The officers were sworn in and the Assem-
bly, notified of the permanent organization.
On motion, concurrent resolution was
passed to 90 into joint convention on the
7th, for the purpose of canvassing the vote
for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
Notices were given of the intention of a
number of bills, among which were one for
the consolidation of the city and county gov
ernments of Sacramento. Adjourned
ASSEMBLY.
House met and proceeded to the election
Of officers.
N. E. Whitesides, of Yuba, was elected
Speaker; j. w. Scoby, of Placer, Clerk; j.
n. Bngay Of Calaveras, Assistant Clerk
Jas. F. Quin, Of San Francisco, Sergeant at
Arms; T. w. Mitchell Enrolling Clerk; VIM.
Mcconnell, Engrossing Clerk; A. F. Wagner,
Doorkeeper
Messrs. Crane, Gray and Curtis, were ap-
pointed to act with Senate committee and
inform the Governor of the readiness of the
Legislature to proceed to business.
The Speaker was authorized to appoint the
necessary number of porters and pages.-
Adjourned.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9th.
The resolution for Joint convention, to
count vote for Governor and Lieut.. Governor,
was reconsidered, and resolution amended
for joint convention to-day.
Notices Of BaVs-An act to exempt
Homesteads and other property from forced
sale in certain cases.
Mr.. Anderson gave notice of his intention
to introduce a bill for an Act to separate
the offices of County Recorder, County Au-
ditor, Clerk of the Board Of Supervisors,
and Of the Board of Equalization from the
office of County Clerk in the county of Pla-
Ger. Also, a bill to separate the office of
Collector of taxes from the office of Sheriff,
and to create the office of Tax Collector in
the county of Placer. Also bill propos-
ing amendments to Article Six and other
portions Of the Constitution Of California.
MIR. Goodwin gave notice Of his intention
to introduce bill for an Act entitled an
Act to amend the Constitution of the State
Of California.
A message from the Assembly informing
r. -.
to wait on Governor to apprise him of the
organization OF the Legi lature. Senate
committee of three appointed.
resolution to allow each Senator four
daily newspapers or their equivalent in week
lies was, after much discussion, carried
ASSEMBLY.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9th.
Resolution passed to authorize Sergeant
at-Arms to draw mileage aud pay of mem
bers from day to day, as they are ordered
Resolution passed allowing each member
four daily newspapers or their equivalent III
weeklies.
Mr., Ely gave notice of the Introduction
OF joint resolution and memorial urging
upon Congress the passage of bill for the
construction Of Il Pacific railroad.
Notices of BiUs.-Bv Mr. Satford-A
bill for an Act extending the time for com
menclng civil actions in certain cases. Also,
a bill to reduce the salaries of officers and
pay of legislators.
mechanics lien law; also an act to repeal
the present attachment law.
BY Mr.. Lee-Notice Of joint resolution
instructng our Senators and requesting our
Representatives to procure the passage Of a
law by Congress, relinquishng to this State
all the right and title of the Government of
the United States to the mineral lands in this
State.
BY Mr.. IIill-A bill for an Act making
county orders receivable for county taxes.
JOINT CoNvENTIoN.-The President of the
Senate appeared at the bar of the House,
with the other members of that body, and,
upon announcement, they were admitted
upon the floor.
Mr.. Burton Of the Senate, and Mr.. Lewis,
of the House, were appointed telers
The President (Mr Merritt announced the
business of the Convention to be the count
ing of the vote for Governor and Lieutenant
Governor.
The counties of Klamath, Ell Dorado and
Santa Barbara were not returned to the
Secretary of States office, and consequently
were not counted in.
The result was as follows:
For John B. Weller 40 600
For Edward Stanley 1868
ror "; w. Bowie ................... II, ,S26
Welers majority. ........... IL ,535
For Joseph Walkup .53.O59
OF ~ W. Oheeseman. .................. $40
OF =: ~ a. raymond. ....................l 1888