The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-02-19
decision on tho question OF adjourn.

which this SIate Is interested. ne WAS
no; discussing the merits Of the bill.
Adjournment was here lost sight off,
Hall wanted to know if the previous
question prevails, what will he the
main question? Not answered very
definitely
Bonniiield asked leave to withdraw
the bill.
Hall objected To the withdrawal and
then withdrew his objection.
Shamp inquired If a Senator could
withdraw Il bill while the previous
question is pending. So decided by
the Chair.
McBeth objected 10 the withdrawal,
and then Withdrew his objection.
The Chair decided the gentleman
from Humboldt is entitled L with
draw the bill.
Hopkins appealed from the decision
of the Chair, claiming that after the
motion for the previous question nc
motion was in order except those al
ready before the house.
The Chair was sustained.
The Chair decided that now the bill
i the property of the Senator from
Humboldt.
Bonniield remarked, soto voce,
.'Got it in my pocket"
An Act t. provide for the payment of
certain claims against Storey county.
Referred TO Storey county delegation.
Crawford moved To take mp substi-
tute for Assembly Bill No. 1870. Car
ried. Bill read-providing compensa-
ton for legal services of 4. C.. Ellis.
The bill then passed unanimously.
Brown moved to amend the title OF
the bill so As to read services rem
dered, and to be rendered." which was
adopted.
Phelan moved to take up Senate Bill
No. -, relative 10 the Orphan Asylum.
Brown objected, stating that some
amendments had been made in the
Assembly, aud he wished time 10 cx-
anime them.
Phelau then withdrew his motion.
Bonnitie!d moved 10 adjourn from .
o'clock TO III o'clock on Monday.
Adopted.
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS.
Senate Bill No. lI9, concerning Dis
trici Attorneys.
iIaziett moved TO strike ont 5000 for
Lyon county, and insert 81 200 after
January /, 1873.
Hall moved TO amend the bill rcla-
| tive to the District Attorney of Chur-
z AAAAAA 'AaIAA = so - ~ 49, AAfNN NAAfAN
$500 per year after january /, 1873.
Spencer moved to strike out $1,000
for Lander county and insert $1,000.
The bill was amended in accordance
with these three motions. The bill
then passed.
THE JANIToR.
Senate Bill No. l3l, to provide for
the care of the State Capitol and
grounds. Provides for the appoint
meut by the Governor of 4 JauIIor at
the rate of $3.50 per month, to make
quarterly reports of all State property,
eIc.l
cleveland moved to amend by strik-
ing ont $50 aud insert Sis.
Mullen moved tn make il Si00, which
was accepted by Cleveland.
Hall said we mus: be governed in
matters ri this kind by tile answer to
the question, how long viii he have
10 wait for his pays The value of the
compensation depends upon the ac-
ton of the Assembly on the funding
bills. IL was understood that these
hills would be passed, but they have
not been, and he did not know whether
they would De unless a special session
be called. IL seemed that certain in
tAN hFbI " TIT oRtttN ~
getting a special session. III this
Janitor has 10 wait Il year for his
salary, this figure is not large enough.
III cash then it is sufficient.
Mullen believed it n good Idea to
guard rights and interests for them
selves. When this bill goes To the
other House, we have no further con-
troll over il. There are plenty of men
tvhn ,%iIt IfzaT,arfr, thiE .IpfN- for Stnl
now here; il not here, we can sens
them from the eastern part OF the
State. There are plenty OF men work.
ing on the ranches for So or $40 pei
month. and he could see no reason
why we should dress a man up in
slarched collars 10 do this work for oveI
500. This i enough for anybody.
Hall asked ii the bill did not includ,
4 night watch.
Mullen said ayes; but | venture to
say he will sweat during the
year
Hazlett could see no use for such al
office. The Secretary of State per
forms the duty, and he believed tina
there is nothing 10 be gained by crea
ting Il new Office.
|, Crawford said this is the first tim
we have had a State Capitol, and n
favored taking good care OF IT LCIeve
land suggested That we don't ow'
much of a one now.l Ii is better I
make 4 definite provision for This IL
= Dor now. rather than leave it To the I'm
certainties of 4 relief bill at the neX
session. No doubt we could yet plent
of men to 10 this work for less money
l but we need q responsible man, and
am willing 10 compensate him. III
n was willing to make the salary ST.,
= Any less sum would not do il.
e brown opposed laying the bill TEN
porarily on the table.
~lIazlett said the Committee on Way
and Means have been working on IA
e appropriation bill, and they hay
y figured some on this point. lie though
il had better he left To the exa min:
ton of that committee.
a The motion To table was lost.
l. Question on the motion OF Muller
d to fix the amount at 500 per month.
!; Adopted.
+ Brown moved 10 give the Secretai
), of state power to remove the ofic'
and appoint another.
s. He urged that the Janitor has u
limited power after his appointment
4 He may perform his duty or not. al
no N can compel him to perfor
er them.