The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-02-11
MICHIGAN LEG STATURE.
II SENATE

ing tor appropriations Of swamp lands, 90 all o.
certain villages, we're received, aud referred 10
the Committee on public instruction.
Several other petitions were presented and re-
ierred
REPOzTs q STANDING COMMITTEES.
Committee on interpretations reported back a
bill TO change the name of the FIRST COugFega
tIoual Society OF Saginaw city; which was placed
on the order oi third reading
judiciary committee reported bill, adding a
section 10 the general insurance law; which was
read twice, ordered pr.ated AID referred 10 the
committee OF The whole.
The committee OF printing reported that tAey
had discharged the duty assigned them in rela-
ton 70 the report OF Tue Ssat Canal
NOTIONS. RESOLUTIONS AND NoricE-
~ Adair introduced a bill to extend tho time
for the collection OF taxes IN tile township Of
Crosse Point, Wayne county which vas read
twice the rule suspended and placed on the or
der Of third reading
Mr. Moore introduced bin in relation to
drainage; which was read twice aud referred 70
committee Oh Judiciary.
THIRD READING.
A biil 10 legalize the tax Of Huron township,
Huron county, DC.
A bill declaratory Of the meaning Of al act to
provide for an additional Circuit Court Commi-
sioner iu certain counties.
A bii. 10 amend sectoa A. OF compiled laws,
relative 10 the oath of office of uoiaries public
A bill 10 change the name Of the Firs. Cougre-
gAtioual Society of saginaw city, Sc.
oil % exlend the time ior the collection OF
taxes in Crosse POM, Wayne county.
Tie bills were severav rad third tine and
passed, each oreered to take immediate effect.
GENERAL ORDER
The Senate went into committee Of the Whole
on the general order. and alter some tire spent
therein the committee rose and reported back
joint resolution appsopsiatiug $4,000 To aid
lick, wounded and disa1ied Michigan soldiers
6c;
A'sJ a bill for the relief OF sick. disabled and
needy soldiers, with amendments which were
eoucurred in.
The joint resolution aAd bill was ordered eu-
crossed and placed on tho order OF third reading
Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Lansing, FsJ 4
House met pursuant 10 adjournment, and was
called 70 order by ihe Assistant Clerk, (the
Speaker and Chief Clerk be absent)
Roll calied-quorum present.
The Assistant Clerk annou ced 4 communica
tion from the Speaker, stating his inability to
attend the session, CA accOun. Of sickness aud
appointing, (with the consent Of the House }
Hon. VIM. 7. Howell 10 preside as Speaker du-
ring his disability.
The House concurred in the appointment and
Mr. Howell took the chair.
Leave OF absence was granted to Messrs Bu-
ell, Burt, ChapotOn Clark, Erskne, Fitch
FoNle, GAYLORD Groesbeck, Henry Hayden, How
ard, McMartin, Il Wilder, Slater, G. A.
Smith, Abram Smith aud Tinhan
Several petitions we're presented and apprO-
priately referred.
REPORTS or STANDING COMMITTEES.
Committee on roads and bridges reported back
bill to provide for laying out certain State
road in Ottawa county, which read, or
dered printed and referred TO the committee OF
the whole.
Committee On public lands reported in favor
of granting the petition Of Hugh Miller and 9th.
ers OF Emmett county, asking law granting a
pre-emption right to settlers on swamp lands.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES.
Mr. Mason introduced bill to oextend the time
for collection Of taxes in the city of Detroit;
wich was read twice, the rule suspended, read a
third time aud put on its immediate passage.
Laid on tue table.
Nr. Williams introduced = joint resolution in
regard 10 certain property, &c, IA possession Of
the late State GeOogist; which vas read twice
aud referred to the committee on the geological
survey.
Mr.. Deare offered resolution providing for
two sessions day which, on motion OF Mr
Barnes was amended so as TO have one session &
dav, commencing at o'clock, " Adop
ted.
On motion sf Mr. Lockwood, joint resolution:
on the state of the Union we're taken from the
table and made the special order for 10 morrow
Mr.. Lockwood introduced bill 10 continue il
Office aud to define the powers of the board O
control of railroads; which was read twice snC
referred % the committee on banks and incorpo
ratons.
Mr. McKern.n introduced bill authorzin,
the board Of supervisors of HoughtOn cosnty Il
draw certain swamp land money, &c; which wa
read twice and referred to the committee on pub
lie lands;
Also bill 10 amend sections and 8, chapte
20 OF compiled laws relative TO telegraph CON
: paniss; which read ,wice and referred [
committee on interpretations.
THIRD READING OF Bills. ETC.
Joint resolution to authorize the sale 6y th
State Treasurer OF 1000 copies Of the compile
laws; was read third time and re committed t
the committee OF Savs AID means, with instruC
tious TO strike our toe vosi three" before th
word dollars" and insert the word two" i
place thereof
) bill TO amend the charter Of the Farmer
Mutual Fire Insurance Association, Of Berre
E county. was re committed 20 the COMMITTEES 0
interpretations.
oil 10 allow the Lafayette Benevolen; s.
ciety, OF Detroit, to alter and amend iIs arlcl,
e Of association; was read : third tine Al
: passed. Ordered TO take immediate effect.
. A oil TO amend section 565l OF the compile
{ laws. in relation 20 the fees OF justices OF pesC
;, iH civil Cases; was read a third time and passe
( GENERAL ORDER.
= The House then went into committee OF Il
whole OF general order, sai after some tin
spen; therein the committee rose and report,
back,
l. A b.ll TO provide for laying ont aud es;a
!, fishing State reAi in the county OF Lapeer. vi
: amendments
z . A bill TO amend section 10 Of chapter
- o. compiled laws in relation 10 she election
i overseers OF highways
e 3. A oil 70 amend section 1888 Of conpil
I; lAws, in relation 10 the election Of Slperi1ten
ID eats OF the poor.
i 4. bill TO provide for the protection OF -
game.
n The Amendments 70 the 6rss named bill re
d. concurred IN ~ 7ross
so The second named bill vas recommisted
= the committee on roads and bridges
sa The tard named bill vas placed on the orC
=. Of third reading.
:, o. the fourth named oil the committee '