The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-02-04

Lansing, January &c, 1863
House met aud was called TO order Leave
of absence was given to Messrs. Howell. Sher-
man and sprague, and for the committee on
State Prison.
The committee on ways and means reported
back
Joint resolution in relation to tolls on ship
canal; and
Joint resolution instructing board Of State
Auditors to make settlement with Thoma- Sui
livan. both of which were referred 10 commit
tee of the whole.
The committee on militia reported back "a
bill TO amend section 642 compiled laws, in re-
lation 10 militia; which was laid OF tina table
The committee on the judiciary reported hack
bill 70 amend chapter III compiled laws
with substitute. The House cOncurred in the
adoption o. the substitute; which was ordered
printed and referred 10 committee Of the
whole
Mr.. Howell introduced bill to amend Sec
ton of an act for the incorporation of insur-
ance companies, &c; which was read twice and
referred to committee on judiciary.
Mr Sherman introduced a bill 10 amend an
act 10 authorize proceedings against gsrnishees
&C; which was read twice and referred to com
mittee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Gaylord introduced hill to change The
name Of the First Congregational Society Of
Saginaw City. TO the First Presbyterian Society
of the City Of Saginaw; which was read tw ~
and referred 10 the committee OF banks and
interpretations
Mr.. Parsons introduced bill 10 amend sec
ton $50 and 357l compiled laws relative 10
the sale Of real estate under DEGREES In Chan
cery; which was read twice aid referred to
committee on judiciary.
Mr. Mason introduced bill TO amend section
6, No. SO secession laws 1853; which was read
twice and referred to committee on the Judi
ciary
Also, bill to amend an act to establish tie
Detroit House OF Correction, &c. which was
read twice and referred 10 the committee on
State Prison.
/ Mr.. Hemingway introduced bill to amend
section 1850 compiled laws in relation 10 in
+ corporation Of Michigan Agricultural Society
which vas read twice and referred to commit
tee on agriculture.
/ Mr.. Winsor introduced bill to provide for
+ the construction of = road from White Rock
in Huron county. TO Ellington in Tuscola coun-
-; which was read twice and referred to com
mittec on public lands.
Mr. Thomas introduced bill 10 provide FOR
laying out and establishing State road in the
townships of Prsirieville, Barry aud Ross
which was read twice and referred 10 commit
tee on roads and bridges.
Mr. Erskne introduced a bill TO provide for
laying out and establishing a State rad in the
counties Of Ssnilss and Huron which was read
twice and referred to the Committee on publi.
lands.
On motion Of Mr.. Howell. the committee O.
rhe whole were discharged from bin 10 au
thorize Union School District No of Gras
Lake. 70 issue bonds. The rules were susneB
ded. the bin put upon lis final passage pass
and ordered 70 take immed ate effect
A bill T. provide foT the correction aud col
lection Of the city tsx-rol of East Saginaw.
Aso bill 70 amend section So compile.
laws.
Also bill 10 amend chapter Isl compile,
laws relative 70 the foreclosure O. mortgage
/ ~ advertisement. &c. we're read third in
and passed. The first named was ordered q
take immediate effect
The Housa went into committee OF the who'll
OF the general order. and after some tine spen
therein the committee rose and reported bacl
bill TO amend act No Us. session laws Q
1861 70 grant swamp lands 10 German Ameri
Z can Seminary. &c. with amendments