Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-14
CALIFORNIA LEGIsLTAURE.

SACRAMENTO, Jan. g.
sENATE-Met at 10 o'clock, and elected officers
as follows
Samuel A. Merritt, of Mariposa, President pro TN.
T. n Cazneau, Secretary; James D. Ewing, Assist
ant Secretary James C. Shpman, Enrolling Clerk
Lewis Bartlett, Engrossng Clerk Jas W. Hawkins
Sergeantatarms; James G. McClenchy, Door-keep
er all of whom came forward and were duly quail
iied
Notice was given of Bills to be introduced. Mr.
Ferguson, notice Of bill to amend the Attachment
Law also, bill relating to swamp and overfowed
lands. Mr.. Bell, notice of bill 10 enact Usiry
Law. Mr.. Griffith, notice of a bill creating pre-
emption right to settlers on State lands Mr.. Hol-
den, notice of bill providing for the sale of 100000
acres of land granted to this State for school pur-
poses. Mr.. Soulc notice of bill to repeal Act
entitled Act to regulate fees in office, approved
April 10th, 1885, repealed April 10, 1856 and to re-
viye the Act thus repealed"
A resolution was adopted, inviting the House TO
meet the Senate in joint convention Thursday JAN
TO canvass and declare the result of the late State
election. Adjourned.
ASSEMBLY House met at 10 o'clock, Mr.. Lee in
the chair. On motion, the Clerk was authorized to
administer the oath to those who were not qualified
Officers were then elected, as follows N. E. White
sides, Speaker Joseph w. Scoby Chief Clerk J. N.
Bingay Assistant Clerk James F. Quin, Sergeantat-
arms 7. ]. Mitchell, Enrolling Clerk VIM. McCon-
nell, Engrossing Clerk; Andrew H. Wagner, Door
keeper After some unimportant preliminary busi-
ness, the House adjourned
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 6.
SENATE.-But little of Importance was done in the
Senate to-day That body voted to meet the House in
joint convention to-day, instead of tomorrow for the
purpose of counting the votes for Governor and Lieut.
Governor.
Notices Of introduction of bills affecting the home
stead act the preemption laws, for alteration of the
Constitution, and for local purposes, were given.
An animated discussion took place in regard to a
resolution providing each Senator with five daily pa
pers.
JOINT CoNvEsTIos.-The two Houses met in joint
convention for the purpose Of counting the vote of
the State for Governor and Lieutenant Governor Mr..
Merritt President pro tenn. of the Senate called the
Convention TO ORDER
The returns were opened by the Speaker, and an
nounced as follows For Governor, John B. Weller
1906 Edward Stanly 1921 G. W. Bowie, 1928
For Lieutenant Governor, Joseph Walkup, SO, ,llo !;
Morton Cheescman, 15,e44 Raymond, 1888.
The business OF the Convention having been accom-
pshed, the Senators withdrew to their chamber.
SACRAMENTO, JAN 7.
SENATE.-The rules of the last session were re-
ported by the committee on that subject with the adj
dtion Of committee of five on Swamp and Over
flowed lands, which were adopted, with amend
ment providing for reconsderations the joint rules of
the last session. for the government Of the two Houses
were adopted.
A bill was considered, engrossed and passed, appro-
priating s2 $50 out Of any unapproprated moneys in
the Treasury, and providing that each member and
officer shall be entitled to such for postage and
papers he may require, not exceeding in the aggre
gate the sum of s25 for each.
ASSEMBLY.-The House having been called to
ORDER and the journal read Messrs. Hurst, Holiday
and Moore appeared and were duly qualified
Notices of introduction of bills were given. Mr..
Anderson to amend an act concerning County Judges.
Mr.. Lee, for an act for the suppression Of mobs
and insurrection against the State Mr.. Neblett Of
a bill to amend an act concerning toll bridges and
ferries and their licenses. Mr.. Young, of bill TO
amend an act in reference Indian War Bonds passed
April, 1857 Mr. Clarke. to amend act creating
Boards of Supervisors. Mr.. Holman, for act for
the reduction of the price of school lands belonging
TO the State, yet unsold.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 8.
SENATE.-The usual preliminary business having
been disposed Of Mr.. Lewis presented petition from
citizens Of San Andreas, Caaveras county, asking the
passage of Sunday law. Laid on the table for the
time being.
The Secretary Of State appeared at the bar of the
Senate, and announced the annual message Of the
Governor.
The annual message of the Governor with the ac-
companying documents was received
The two Houses repaired to the front Of the State
House to witness the Inauguration of Gov. Weller
Chief Justice Terry administered the cath to Gov.
Weller.
The Inaugural Address was then delivered, and the
Senators repaired to their chamber. Lieut. Gov.
walkup was then conducted to the Chair, and in a
brief and proper speech, assumed the functions Of
presiding officer
A communica N was received from the Assembly,
announcing the passage Of Senate bill No. l, appro-
prating s25 TO each member for postage during the
session. Mr. Burch gave notice that he would intro
duce bill for An act to repeal act entitled an
act for the relief of nsovent debtors and the protec
tion of creditors" passed March 4th, 1852. Mr..
Thom gave notice that he would introduce a bill
amendatory Of and supplementary to an act entitled
an act to provide for the formation of corporations
for certain purposes" passed April 1G, 1858.
ASSEMBLY.-The House having made arrange
ments for the Inauguration, the Speaker said that he
would, on Monday next, announce the standing COM
mittees.
The following notices were given Mr.. Moore, of
an act to amend act repeating the city charter of
San Francisco Mr.. Tuttle of an act for the better
observance of the Sabbath. Mr.. Heath, to amend
the act concerning rodeos.
! message was received from the Senate, informing
the House that they prepared to meet them, at
O'clock for the purpose of going through the ceremony
of Inauguration.
| SACRAMENTO, Jan. Q.
| SENATE-A communication was received announ.
cling the appointment of Ferris Forman to the Office
of Secretary of State. On motion, the Senate went
into Executive Session to consider the appointment
On motion, in Executive Session, the appointment
was confirmed
Mr. Sonle of San Francisco intrOduced n bill To re-