The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-16
VOL. 6, NO. 29.-WHOLE NO. 300
laws of 1889, in relation to support of poor per-

laws Of 1889, in relation to support Of poor per
sons, approved Feb. IL, 1889.
A bill 10 extend the time for the collection o
taxes in the unorganzed county OF Delta wa
passed; immediate effect.
Mr.. Baker gave notice of bill TO amend sec
lion one OF an act to establish graded and high
schools, approved Feb. IA, 1859.
Mr.. Jones gave notice OF joint resolution &c
amend section - OF article Is of the Constitu.
stitution of the State Of Michigan.
M. Gilbert gave notice OF bill for the repeal
of the laws for the collection of debts contIac.
ted after the passage thereof, where the amourt
in controversy does not exceed twenty five dol
! lars
Mr.. Shank gave notice of a bill to amend the
charter OF the city OF Lansing
Mr.. Wright gave notice OF bill TO amend act
1874 OF session laws Of 1859, 10 organize a GER
tain township in Mauitou county.
Mr.. Howell gave notice OF a bill 10 repeal Sec
ton one OF an act making appropriation Tor the
payment ot warrants drawn by the Board OF
State Auditors, approved Feb. l2. 1855.
| Mr.. Strong gave notice of bill TO amend sec.
tOn / 2 OF the registry law, 90 called.
| Adjourned.
lansing, Wednesday, January 9, 1861.
SENATE
The President announced the following spec.
ial committees
On Senate and Cong, essiondl Districts SEN
ators Near, Webb, Baker, Williams, Lacey,
Green. Butter field, Wilder and Coulter.
Salt Interest II the S.ate-Senaiors lngersoll,
Owen aui ithey.
BY Mr.. DeI.and: petition for the repeal of the
charter Of the jackson. and Michigan Plank Road
Company.
Petition to compel railroad companies 10 pay
for cattle destroyed.
Petition 10 am. nd section 5, act No. III OF
session laws of 1889
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Mr.. lngers,ll, Of the committee on federal re.
lations, report for repeal OF the Reciprocity
Treaty.
Mr.. Williams made the following report:
The committee on incorporat ons TO whom
was referred bill 10 amend an act entitled all
act TO provide for the construction OF train rail
WAYS; also,
A bill 10 amend an act entitled "an act rel.
ative to plank roads" approved March Is, lsis,
general order.
Mr. Baldwin, from the committee on finance
reported
A bill to provide for the payment of members
and officers Of the Legislature for the year 1861;
read twice, ordered printed, and placed on the
general order.
Mr.. Carpenter reported bill TO amend the
bill for payment of the Board of Control of the
Saut Ste. Marie Canal; placed ON the general
order.
bill for the relief of school districts Nos.
and 2, of the township of Manchester, in the
county of Wasdtenaw; ordered printed.
bill to extend the time for the collection OF
taxes in the unorganized county OF Delta, was
passed. Immediate effect.
NJ. JOnus gave notice of bill TO divide the
State into six Congressional Districts.
Mr.. Carpenter introduced act No. l91, OF the
session laws OF 1859; referred
Mr. Tower introduced "A bill for the improve.
nlemt of the State o ad leading from Greenville,
in the county of Montcalm, TO Big Rapids, in
the county of Mecosta; referred.
Mr. Wmhey introduced bill TO amend sections
1889, 4340, 434l and 43l5 OF the compiled laws,
in relation to evidence; referred.
Mr. Ingersoll gave notice OF bill to divide
the State into congressional districts.
Mr. DeLand introduced joint resolution respec-
ting the State of the Union; referred.
Mr. DeLaud introduced bill TO divide the
State into six congressional districts.
Mr. DeLind introduced bill TO amend act to
encourage Manufacture OF salt
Mr.. DeLard gave notice OF a bill To repeal the
car ,er OF the Jackson & Michigan Plank Road
Company.
Mr.. Carpenter gave notice of bill to amend
section OF the act entitled an act 10 regulate
marine, fire, and lie insurance companies.
The Senate went into Executive Session.
The Executive Session closed, and
The Senate adjourned.