Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-01-31
Leave of absence was granted to Mr.. Web.
ster and Mr.. Clark for the balance of the ses-


sion.
Mr.. Webster introduced resolution, that
was passed, rendering a vote of thanks to the
Hon. John A. Simms, the President of the
Council, to Mr.. Brown, Chief Clerk, Mr.. Mo-
ses, Assistant Clerk, and the other officers Of
the Council for the able and efficient manner
which they had performed tho duties assigned
them.
President Simms thanked the Council for
the honor conferred on him, he stated that
when he took his seat as presiding officer, no
did SO under great embarrassment. That it
what the first time in his life he had held 20
exalted position, and in doing 30, he conf.
IDENTIFY relied on the cooperation and support
Of the Council in the arduous duties assigned
him. That support he had received. 10
the Council, and not to him, the thanks wero
due; matters of unusual interest had been
disposed Of during the present session, and
more than ordinary labor had been required; /;
onethird more laws were passed than usual.
(alluding to the labors of the code comlnittee)
and he doubted not TINT legislators would re-
ceive tho gratitude Of their fellow citizens
They were about to separate, and probably
no two of the present members may meet
again in the Legislative halls; but memory
has been busy in storing up the rccollections
of the past. He hoped that sunshine would
be cast on the pathway of all, and that they
would be prosperous that Heavens choicest
blessing would attend them wherever they
might go.
After other unimportant business, the
Council was declared adjourned by Mr.. Shaw,
President pro tenn, there being no quorum
present.
House met. Mr.. Speaker Reed in the
chair.
Mr.. Eagan, from the committee OH
Corporations, asked further time to re-
port on the bill for "an act to incorporate the
Payette canal and water company" which
was granted.
Mr.. Eagan in the chair.
Mr.. Reed asked permission Of the House
to introduce joint resolution:
Resolred, by the House, the Council concur
ring. that Mr.. Reed be permitted to introduce
bill for an act to authorize More Miner to
construct trail from Florence city. in Idaho
county, to Lewiston, in Nez Perez county.
He stated that the petition and bill had
only reached him on Saturday last, and that
was his reason for asking the indulgence of
the House in allowing tho bill to pass. Pend
ing its discussion,
Mr.. Fletcher moved to adjourn, which was
carried by ayes 16; nays s.
1t was thought that if this resolution was
adopted, that it would open the door to the
introduction of other business, hence this
early and precipitate adjournment.-REr.
TUESDAY, Jan. 27th 1868.
IN COUNCIL.
Council met-President Smms in the
chair.
On motion. the vote by which the House
bill was indefinitely postponed to provide
docket fee for the Judge Of the LIST Judicial
district, was reconsidered
The bill was then read three times and
passed.
An act to provide for tho construction of
a Territorial road in Clallam county, was
passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Bledso, the enrolling
clerk was directed to hand over to the Couu-
Gil all bills in his possession.
House bill, an act to create a board of coun-
ty commissioners in the several counties, and
and to define their duties, (Code committee
billy was passed.
A committee Of conference was appointed.
consisting of the members from Idaho and
Shoshone, upon the act to regulate marriages.
House bill, an act concerning the Territorial
Librarian, and defining his duties. The
Council reccded from their amendments and
tho bill passed.
House BILL an act authorizing Dave Will
hanson to establish a ferry on Spokan river,
passed.
Quite a number of House bills were read
a second time and referred to their appropri.
ale committees.
The House bill providing for scaler Of
weights and measures, was referred to the
committee consisting of the members from
Idaho, Shoshone and Walla Walla.
On motion of Mr.. Moore. committee of
two was appointed to examine into, and COM
pare the enrolled bills; and Messrs. Moore
and Shaw were appointed on said committee.
House bill, an act concerning the estab-
lishmcnt of the common schools, was passed
under suspension of the rules.
House bill, an act to divorce Silas Headly
and wife, passed.
On motion, Mr.. Potter, Of the House, was
admitted within the bar of tho Council, to
explain the matter connected with the case.
House bill, an act to authorize W. d. Bigs-
low to establish ferry across Snake river,
indefinitely postponed. es
House bin, an act to divorce j. G. Brown
and wife, passed.
House bill, an act to divorce W. Rich and
wife, passed.
An act to submit TO the vote of the people