Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-04-14


/ Revision of 1860, in relation TO ten
ANTS. Yeas, 25; Nays, 5.
The House resolution in regard to
Money Order Offices in the State
passed.
| The House resolution for an amend
ment to the State Constitution, strik.
ing out the word "white" from Section
4 article 3, was adopted. Yeas, 80;
Nays, 5.
The House resolution in reference
to Major General Thomas was unani-
mously adopted.
A Bill to facilitate the acquisition of
the right Of way on abandoned rail-
ways and to, secure the early compile
ton Of the same, passed . ~
Also, to improve the tax system Of
the State and to prevent erroneous as
sesment of real estate.
HOUSE.
A Bill to provide for the draining
| of land passed.. ma asqj
Also, to define the rights of Church
corporations in certain cases.
Also, to authorize towns and cities
| to punish for violation OF Ordinances.
Also, Senate Bill empowering cities
to take private property for public
use.
Also, for the protection of birds.
Also. to amend chapter Ill of the
laws Of the 10th General Assembly in
relation to the registry Of electors.
Also, TO amend Section Z, chapter
le0 Of the laws Of tie 9th General AS
sembly.
s-' : 90 Tuesday, April 5.
SENATE.
A Bill to amend chapter 1Ol Of the
Revision Of 1860, regulating the !iabil-
tiles of husband and wife, passed.
Also, TO amend chapter 100 of the
Revision OF 1860, in, relation to the cs-
tatcs of dccedents.
Also, to amend Section 1882 of the
Revision OF 1860, in relation.to d.
vorce and alimony.
Also, to amend chapter sc of the
laws Of the 18th General Assembly, in
regard to Circuit Courts.
Also, to amend part. 4th of tie Re-
vision Of 1860, in relation to crimes
aud punishment and criminal proceed.
ings.
Also, for the prohibition Of the sale
OF wine and beer in counties, by vote
OF the people.
A Bill for the preservation of fish,
passed.
Also, for the support and education
OF the Blind. t t
Also, tor the erection of school dis
tr,cts from contiguous territory in ad-
joining counties.
Also; to- organize the County Of
Crocker.
Monday, April s.
The following resolution was adopt
ed:
|. Re.olped, That the Committee on Judiciary
be instructed to enquire into the expediency
of providing for the establishment OF Court
of Claims, and to report at as early day rs
possible by bill or otherwise.
/ A Bill creating Department Of In
surancc was passed.
Also, for the government of Hos
pitals tor the. Insane, defining the re-
lations Of insane persons, and -provid-
ing for their care aud protection.
Also, making appropriations for the
State Agricultural College.
Also, appropriating $4,000 for de-
tray,ng the expenses of the proposed
Soldiers Reunion.
HOUSE.
Hon. Samuel Bigger, Member elect
from Washington county, was sworn
in.
The Senate Bill resuming the lands
granted to the Tete Des Morris Branch
OF the Dubuque & Siox City r. r.,
passed.
Also, Senate Bill to locate County
Seats in certain cases.
Also, Bill to protect the people OF
Iowa from empiricism and to elevate
the standard of the medical profession.
Also, to encourage scientific attain.
ments in the practice Of dentistry.
Also, 10 establish q Board of Rail
road Commissioners. aate
Also, to repeal Section 332 article 4
of the Revision of 1860.
Thursday, April Z.
SENATE.
The House Bill constituting Town
ship Trustees Board of Equalization
tor individual assessments in their re-
spective townships, passed.
Also, the Bill to amend Section
1907 OF the Revision Of 1860, unani-
mously.
Also, to repeal Section 100 Of the
Revision OF 1860, and providing sub
stitute thereof. IS
Also, to amend Section 720. Chap.
ter As Of the Revision Of 1860, in rela-
| ton to revenue.