, 1860-01-13

Mr.. Ferguson introduced H. B. No AZ, entitled
an act to dissolve the bonds of matrmony exist.
ing between Sydney $ Ford Jr, and JOSEF rhine
Ford. Ell read first time, and, under Sus-
pension ol the rules, was read a second and third
times, and passed by vote of % in favor to
against. Frcm the evidence before the members
Of the HOUSE, Mr.. Ford was Justly entitled to
divorce from Josephine, his wift.
Mr.. Foster introduced bill to incorporate the
Seattle Library Association. This bill received
first reading, aud was laid over to be printed.
The same gentleman introduced also memo
rial, which prays Congress 10 increase the fees
allowed Grand and Petit Jurors in Washington
Territory. This memorial had three several read
ings, under suspension Of the rules, and passed
unanimously.
Mr.. Shead introduced bill for an act to locate
and establish territorial road from J. NJ. Shot
wells, on Black River, to David Bills, on the
Chchais River. Bill read first time and laid
over.
The bill for an act to divorce Crowell H. Syl-
vester and his wife Harriet P. Sylvester was
taken up on its second reading, and, after various
motions, laid over, and tomorrow assigned as the
time for the third reading.
Ii. B No. S-An act to dissolve the bonds Of
matTimOny existing between Charles Green and
Oatharine Green was read a third time aud
passed.
An act to regulate the erection Of wharves was
read second time and referred TO the Committee
on Corporations
A message from the Council here announced
the passage by that body Of Joint Resolution
relative to the election Of certain Territorial ot-
GERS, with an amendment, the figures 10 stricken
out and 20 inserted SO as 10 read that said Joint
Convention shall be holden on the 18th inst.
The above journal embraces all the matter Of
material importance transacted to-day in the
House. l,'es' 5+ i,t .-eH
The bill for the removal Of the Capital came up
to-day on its final reading in the Council A
motion was made to amend the bill by making
Port Townsend the place to which the capital
should be removed. This failed, as Mr.. Phillips
voted against il
Another amendment was offered, by submitting
the vexed question to the HOs Poputi Of the Ter
ritory, and let them decide by their votes at the
next general election as to where the seat Of gov
ernment shall be permanently located.
This democratic measure was overruled by the
vote Of Mr.. Phillips also. t.
" M SATURDAY, JAN 9TH.
House met pursuant to adjournment ~
Members all present except Messrs. BrOwn6eld,
Chenowcth and Chapman. sf-s, .,..y 2,
Journal Of yesterday read and approved.
Rev. Mr.. Lippincott being present, was called
oerdlotl
Mr.. Shaffer, Of Chehalis, presented petition
signed by Aleck Q. Smith and 70 others, citizens
Of said county, praying tho Legislative Assembly
to fix and permanently establish the boundary
ines Of Chshalis county. Referred to the Com
mittee on Counties. a,-., :. -
On leave, Mr.. Foster, Of King county, intro
duced II. b. No. 90, an act TO provide for the
formation of corporations for certain purposes
Read and ordered to be printed. .,..,,5 4
The same gentleman presented also Joint
Resolution mo. 14) relative to geological sur
yey Of Washington Territory BY the General
Gyernment which was read first time and laid
over to be printed. -. -. ,4,i.
Nj. Tenant submitted he following resolution:
,Replred, That the 3Sd rule Of the Rules and
Orders of the House be 50 amended as to read
sTheyea and nays shall not be taken unlessfye
members vote for the same" ,.s-.is a,.,-..t h
Referred to Committee on Rules and Orders
A memorial, addressed to the Postmaster Gem
eral Of the United States, relative to the estab-
lishment Of weekly mail route IN Pierce county,
was read . third time and passed. h n -
H. j.. r. No. -, for the compilation Of his
tory Of Washington Territory, BY james G. Swan,
was read second time and laid over till next
Monday. fsi.s w,
joint Resolution, praying Congress 10 create
the Office Of Enrolling and Engrossing Clerk for
iory wss nsssed y -ss'al
AbHI ior an act to define the ,undaries of
Snwamish County ,vas ,ead : secnnd tirs M
reisTred q the ccmmiltee On Counties A'' -,-
II. B. No. ~, an act to incorporate the Seattle
Library Association vas read ( second time snd
laid over till next Monday. - sss s,l,.. ~,
The following bills received third reading and
were passed ,s.6
!. Il. ,. No. 23--An net to authorize William J.
Terry % establish bridge across Spokane River,
- salq 9 county !, sll. 4, I (. s.si.gs Y,
n =. 70 ztAn q. ansnoTlzlng Y, A. Jacobs
70 es.a1sn oIluge Across lne Aoecnet iayer IN
= Slilo I, Y 4. ". Gun TX 7, Deil4
AZ p.cc n ~ ooD,r An Ac' 70 esa'i-e inc assessment