Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.
SACRAMENTO. Jan.

NAOkAhENio- Jdi. IL
sENATE-After the disposition of some prelimin
ary business, the President, Mr.. walkup announced
the standing committees of the Senate
Notice given of the contemplated introduction
Of number of bills concerning corporations notaries
public, and the terms of District Courts.
Mr.. Baker offered joint resolution, referring to
special joint committee that portion Of the Annual
Message of Gov johnson which referred to Constitu
tional Convention. Laid on the table, on motion of
Mr. Burch until the report of the Secretary Of State
is received. Mr.. Bell gave notice of bill to divide
the State into Congressional Districts. Mr.. Maloney
presented communication from Col Henley Indian
Agent, concerning the condition of the Indian Depart
ment, and asking the appointment of joint commit
tee, to examine the matter, in view Of the States
Jurisdiction of the property of the reservations and to
report upon the subject generally The whole matter
referred to the Committee on Federal Relations.
ASSEMBLY.--Sundry petitions from citizens of
San Francisco, Tuolumne and Santa Clara counties,
for the enactment of Sunday law, were presented
and laid on the table.
Notice given Of the introduction of a humber
of bills and resolutions, among them the following
By Mr. Stakes, of act for the graduation and sale
of the 10th and Seth sections of land also bill for
the selection of land for scmnaries and other public
purposes BY Mr. Ballou, of joint resolution re.
questng delegation in Congress to procure a
lease of certain lands in this State and for their do
nation to the counties in which they situated
Mr.. Ely, behalf Of committee appointed by the
Democratic Legislative caucus, presented preamble
and resolution, lorcbly urging upon the Federal Gov
ernment the importance and necessity Of building a
railroad from the Atlantic to the Pacific On
motion of Mr.. Holiday, committee was appointed to
investigate the course Of proceedings in the Sixth
District Court, against j. c. Palmer in the matter Of
the delacaons of Henry Bates, late State Treasurer
SACRAMENTO JAN IL.
SENATE-Some routine business having been dis
posed Of Mr. johnson presented petitions nnmerously
signed by citizens Of El Dorado praying the enact
ment of a Sunday law. similar petition was pre-
sented by Mr. Ketchum, from citizens Of Amador.-
Referred.
Mr.. Ferguson, of Sacramento introduced a bill for
act to amend act entitled act to regulate pro-
ceedings in civil cases in the courts of justice in this
State, approved April 20, 1851. Bill read first and
second time. The bill repeas the attachment law, and
substitutes itself therefor. Referred to Judiciary Com
miitee. Mr.. Holden introduced bill for an act to
provide for the location and sale Of the balance of The
100000 acres of land donated to this State for school
purposes and the ~ sections donated to this State for
seminary of learning, Bill read first and second
time, and ordered printed.
ASSEMBLY.-Mr Sherwin offered bill for an act
to repeal certain act amending the law concerning
turnpike and plankroad corporations Read and laid
over.
A communication was received from Hon. Ferris
Fornan, Secretary Of State, transmitting the votes
given for and against the Constitutional Convention.
Mr.. Hill, of Sierra, gave notice Of bill defining the
rights Of water ditch owners. Mr. Stakes, an act
concerning slaves escaping from persons passing
through the State. Also, an act 10 amend the act
concerning the estates Of deceased persons. Also,
act to regulate proceedings in criminal cases Mr..
Stakes also gave notice that he would introduce the
resolution opposing the renewal of the contract with
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, tomorrow.
-. .Mr. Mccoy offered resolution, nstrIsting the
Judiciary Committee to enquire into the expciicncy
Of an act for the abolition Of the office Of Public Ad-
ministrator Adopted.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. l3
SEN ATE.-The Senate having been called 10 order
by thr President, Mr.. Lewis from the ,mmittee on
Engrossed Bills reported Senate bill seven, ac, to
amend an act cntitehan act to fix the times Of hold
ing the terms of the District Courts throughout the
State, To be correctly engros'cd
The fifth annual report Of the Resident Physician
and Trustees OF the nslne Asylum presented and
read. Mr.. Phelps introduced a bill for act con.
cerning divorces. Mr., Burch introduced bill for
an repeal act for the relief Of nsolycnt debt
ors, and protection of creditors, passed May, 1852.
Mr. Dickinson gave notice that he would introduce
bill for act to amend act entitled act to
duce the salaries Of officers and per diem Of members
Of the Legislature, passed April 2lst 1856 Mr..
Kutchum offered the following; Resolved, BY the
Senate, the As emily concnrring, that Senators
aBd Representatives in Congress be, and hereby
instructed to use their influence to the passage
of law by Congress, modifying the several laws
donating the 10th and seth sections of townships for
school purposes, so that these sections may be sold,
and the proceeds arising thereom shall constitute
fund, to be divided pro rata and equally among the
several townships in the State of California for school
purposes Referred to Committee on Public Lands.
The printing of the Governors message was form
ally disposed of by ordering 1000 copies to be printed
ASSEMBLY House was called to order by
Speaker Whitesdes.
Petitions for the passage of Sunday law pre-
sented from citizens of Butte, El Dorado and Amador
counties . Mr.. Lewis gave notice Of an act to regu-
late fees in office Mr. Stout Of bill for the pro-
lection of settlers Mr. Burbank, of bill to amend
the act concerning homesteads. Senate bl-An act
to amend an act TO fix the terms of District Courts
The bill was read three times the rules were suspended
and the bill passed. Act to amend the act CONCERN
ing plank road and turnpike companies, read second
time and referred to judiciary Committee
SACRAMENTO, Jan. II.
SEN ATE.-The joint resolutions of the Assembly
on the Pacific Railroad were referred to Committee on
Federal Relations Mr.. Grant introduced bill to
amend the Civil Practice act. Referred to Judiciary
Committee and ordered printed, Mr. Griffith intro
duced similar bill. Same reference and same order.
Mr. Mesick introduced bill to amend the Sixth
section of the act relating to husband and wife. .
Notice was given of bill providing for the binding
out of apprentices, clerks and servants.
ASSEMBLY Petitions were received from Placer,
Sacramento and Nevada counties, for the passage of
Sunday law. An act to amend an act concerning
roads and highways, approved April 10th, 1856 An