The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-01-25
SENATE.
THURSDAY, Jan. 10. 1850.

THURSDAY, Jan. 10, 1860.
Senate met.
The journal of yesterday was read and ap-
proved.
Mr. Howry offered the following resolutions
Of the Board of Trustees Of the University
of Mississippi, which were,
On motion, referred to the Committee on
the State University.
At meeting of the Board of Trustees Of
the University of Mississippi, held in the city
of Jackson on the Sd Monday of November,
1859, the following resolutions were adopted !:
RESOLVED, That the Legislature of this State
be requested to pass an act authorizing the
Board of Trustees of the University of Mis-
sissippi to sell or lease portion of the Uni
versity section of land, for the purpose of
procuring the erection Of residences thereon,
under such restrictions as they may impose
Resolved, That the Legislature be request
ed to pass resolution requiring the Auditor
of Public Accounts to take charge of and
safely keep the book containing an account of
the lease and sale of the thirty-six sections of
land, donated by Congress to this State, in
trust for the purpose of endowing Semina-
ry of learning thereon, and that he be also re-
quired to furnish certified copy of the con-
tents of said book to the Board of Trustees of
the university OF MkSlSSlppi.
WHEREAS, resolution was adopted at the
last session of the Legislature, appointing a
commissioner to investigate and report the
amount of the Seminary fund, and whereas
no report has been made, therefore,
RESOLVED, That the Board request the Legis-
lature to continue said Commissioner, and ap-
point, or cause to be appointed, some compe-
tent person to discharge said duties.
Mr.. Chrisman, from Committee to whom
was referred petition in relation to the Cir
cult Court of Lauderdale county, reported an
accompanying bill, and recommended its pas
sage. Received and agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Chrisman, the Senate
proceeded to the consideration of bill to be
entitled an act in relation to the Circuit and
Chancery Courts Of the county of Lawrence
Passed.
Mr.. West, from the select committee to
whom was referred bill to be entitled an act
to incorporate the Holmes county Manufac-
turing Company, reported the same back to
the Senate with an amendment, and recon-
mend that the bill do pass as amended. Re-
ceiyed and agreed to.
Mr.. McLain introduced bill to be entitled
an act to incorporate the Statuba Toll-bridge
Company, In the county Of Clark. Passed.
@-Ahs A-NO0A0, HOui u S6leCt COIlIulllec TO
whom was referred an act supplemental to
and amendatory of an act in relation to the
Circuit and Chancery Courts of Tishimingo
county, reported the bill back to the Senate
and recommended its passage. Received and
and agreed to. Passed.
Mr.. West introduced a bill to be entitled an
act to establish q turnpike and ferry or bridge
across Big Black river and bottom. Passed.
Mr.. Harrison introduced bill to be entitled
an act for the relief of Mrs. Jeanett Levy.
The question being taken on the passage of
the bill, it was lost.
Mr.. Elliott introduced bill to be entitled
an act for the benefit Of the family of the Hon.
B. r. Webb, late Secretary of State.
Further consideration Of the bill was post
poned until tomorrow.
Mr. Chrisman called up House bill entitled
an act to amend the Common School Laws Of
Pike county, which was amended, and
On his motion, passedas amended.
Mr.. Elicit introduced bill to be entitled an
act for the relief Of Sarah c. Jacobs and
others. Passed.
On motion Of Mr. Starke, the Senate adj
journed until o'clock p. NJ
8 O'CLOCK. Pm.
Senate met
Mr.. Elicit moved the Senate proceed to
the consideration Of bill to be entitled An act
to amend the sixtieth chapter Of the Revised
Code. entitled an act providing FOR the estab-
lishment Of the Probate courts, and for pre-
scribing the mode of proceeding therein.
The bill was amended by Mr.. Elicit, and
passed as amended.
On motion of Mr.. Starke, the Senate pro-
ceeded to the consideration Of the
Special Orders Of ae Day.
A bill to be entitled An act to authorize the
Boards Of County Police Of the counties Of
Adams, Wilkinson, Lawrence, Pike and Ram
kin, respectively, to grant licenses to set up
and keep for public play billiard tables in each
Of said counties. Informally passed by.
A bill to be entitled An act TO exempt from
execution and sale, slaves, In cases where the
plaintiff or the person for whose use the money
IS sought to be collected, denies the right Of
property in slaves. Read ndpassed over m
formally.