The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09

exempting Homesteads from taxation, with |
RECOMMENDATION that the bill do not pass, Al
SO bill to amend the Revenue Law with rec
omendation that it pass. Also bill to
amend Sec 81, chapter 1852, Laws of 1853
with recommendation that it be indie initely
postponed.
Also Resolution of enquiry as to pub
Fishing delinquent tax list, with Report that
legislation thereon is not expedient.
Also for striking off tax list lands of rail-
roads and highways with Report that legis-
lation thereon is not eNpedient.
Mr. Wtter by leave, introduced Resolu-
ton that the use of the Hall this evening be
given to Mr.. Henderson and his friends for
Z. r. discussion. Adopted.
Committee on claims, claim of John Pattee
with report that it be referred to Committee
on Judiciary, Report concuTed.in.
Also claim of John Bryan for work on the
| Capitol with recommendation that the claim
be not paid. Report concurred in.
Committee Oh Judiciary bill relative to
| Judgement lines with recommendation, that
the same do not pass.
Also bill on the same subject with same
recommendation.
Committee on towr::and c,unty organiza-
ton II. F. No 40 with amendment, which they
recommended do pass.
Committee on interpretations, a bill to le-
galize acts of the town of Charlton with rec
omendation that it pass.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr.. Baker, bill relating to trust deeds
Referred
By Mr.. Cowing hill to pay Thos. Nor
gan reward heretofore offered by Gov. of the
State. Referred.
Bv Price of Muscatine, bill to amend a
law for tax on crtain lands on Muscatine
Island to keep up the levy thereon. Refer
red
By Mr.. Bracewel!. bill to amend chapter
80 of the Code. Referred.
BY Mr. Hall, bill to amend Sec. f0.& II
chap l02 of the Laws of 18th General Assem-
bly,. Referred.
BY. Lynch, bill to repeal Sec chapter
112 Laws of 1852 & g. Referred.
BY Mr. Beal, bill to repeal chapter 10
Laws of 18th General Assembly. Referred.
By Mr.. Cowing, bill in relation to Co.
Treasurers and their deputies. Referred.
By Mr. Ruddick, a bill relative to practi-
TONERS in the Supreme Court of Iowa. Re-
ferred
BY Mr.. Williamson Of Warren, a bill to
ltpSdl CtEtptSI Afp vi IIdNS VI JUL SSiSi I'll
Assembly. Referred.
BY Mr. Robb, bill to regulate the chang
ing county seats. Referred.
BY Mr.. Peet, bill to amend Sec 1886 of
the Code of Iowa. Referred.
! BY Mr. Barnes, bill to repeal an act to
authorize County Judges to take. stock in
Agricultural Societies.
Referred
BY Mr.. Haskell, bill to amend the law re
lating to Constable's bonds.
: Referred.
BY Mr. Claggett, a bill relative TO the Kec-
kuk, Fl Des MONIES & Minnesota Railroad
Go.
Referred
By Mr. Berreman, bill in relation to
State Printing and the duties of State Prin-
ter.
Ordered printed.
BY Mr. Baker an act rclating to capital and
interest.
Referred.
CONGRATULATIONS OF STATE oFFiCREs.
From Secretary Estate, as to distribu
ton of laws.
Referred to com on Judiciary
From State Binder, relative to State Bind
ing.
Referred to- com.
From State Printer, relative to State Prin-
! ting.
Referred to CON- OH judiciary.
From the Governor. relative to report OF
commissioners to examine State Offices.
Laid on the table.
! Message from the Senate, with resolution
! relative to distribution of documents.
Adopted.
Mr.. Claggett presented Protest Of the
Democratic members against resolution Of the
House, ordering the publication Of the Gov
erner's inaugural Address.
Mr.. Goodrich moved the inaugural be ia
ken fromthe table and made special order to.
morrow at 2 A. NJ
y Mr.. Merrill moved to re- consider the vote
Of yesterday on the bill for reducing the in
test on delinquent taxes.
Mr.. Clark moved to lay the motion on the
table.
Lost
Vote was rcconsiderel, Yeas AZ, nays 80.
House adjourned to A. NJ tomorrow