The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-01-17
THE MISSOURI LEGISLATURE
TUESDAY z.

Senste-Mr. Strother, chairman Of
the special committee for the consider.
ation ofthe proposed amendments to the
revenue law, extending the time for the
payment of taxes, made a report. with q
Recommendation of q majority Of the
committee that a substitute prepared BY
them be adopted.
The substitute continues the office OF
Collector to the third Monday of March,
1873, and provides for an annual settle
ment on that day. instead Of January, as
now provided, and makes the date Of
payment into he treasury In accurdanre
Herewith.
The substitute further provides that
no seizure or sale of taxes shall be made
until after February III, instead Of De-
cember LIST, as now provided. The sub
stitute does not relieve property from the
peHalty or interest as now attached by
law on taxes unpaid in January and
February, etc.
After discussion of the motion to re-
fer the bill to the Ways and Means
Committee, it was so referred.
Mr.. Benecke introduced d bill to pro-
vide for railroad commissioners, and TO
define their duties. Referred.
Nr. Ladue introduced a bill to estab-
li.h a Board of Railroad Commissioners,
and define its powers; also a bill to pre-
vent unjust determinations and extOr-
tions to be charged by the different rail
roads in this State for the transfer Of
freights. Referred. :.
Mr.. Palmer introduced a bill. entitled
20 act to regulate the right to keep and
bear arms. Referred.
Mr.. Green introduced a bill to pro-
vide for the collection and payment of
costs in criminal cases. Referred.
MIR. Morrison introduced a bill appro-
pristing $40, 900 for the pay of the Gen
eral Assembly, and $4,000 for contin-
gent expenses of.the General Assembly.
Read three times aud passed.
In accordance with a resolution aGop-
ted yesterday, the Chair announced the
appointment of the following committee
to investigate the charges :gainst the
Northwest Lunatic Asylum: Messrs.
Collins, Huston and Hathaway.
Mr.. Chiffon moved that the Judiciary
Committee be authorized to investigate
the township organization law, and pro-
pose such amendments to the same as the
committee may deem ~expedient. Adop-
ted.
A clerk FOX the Committee on Elec-
tons was appointed by the House.
Mr.. Ferguson introduced n bill for
the appraisr,nent AMI redemption Of
property levied upon in execution. The
bill provides that the Sheriff shall select
competent persons to appraise all prop
erty levied upon by him, and that sixty
days be allowed to redeem the SINE
Referred.
Mr.. Edwards, of St. Charles, intro.
duccd a bill for the relief Of County
Clerks. Referred.
Mr.. Huston introduced a bill to pro.
vide for the appointment Of railroad
commissioners, and defining their duties.
Referred.
MI. Robinson introduced bill enti-
tied an act to amend section H. of the
school law, authorizing the organization
of cities, towns and villages for school
purposes. Referred.
Mr.. Childs introduced . resolution
that the Adjutant General Of the State
be requested to fire a salute Of thirteen
guns from Capitol Hill tomorrow, in
commcmoration Of the battle ofNew Or
leans. Adopted.
Mr.. Harper introduced a resolution
that q committee OF thirteen-one from
zach Congressional district in the State
be appointed by the Speaker, to which
shall be referred all constitutional
amendments and all bills for the form
alton of the new Constitution. Referred.
WEDNESDAY.
Senatc-The. Chair laid before the
Senate a message from Governor Brown
transmitting the FIRST part Of the report
Of the State Geologist, including maps
and various documents connected with
the survey. Referred.
Mr.. Allen introduced . bill for the
protection Of csrtain kinds Of gams.
Mr. Moore introduced . bill 70 pro-