Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-02-14

1oI local opllOn ana civil Gdndge Jaws
have been presented and more are to fol-
low. Wright, of Sonoma, has introduc-
ed in the Assembly "one quart" law
requiring a license of 800 per month for
liquor selling in quantities less than one
quart. 1t is believed this measure is
mere sham, as such law would be
easily evaded and never be effective. For
this reason the liquor men will favor it,
as killing Of temperance bills of more vi
tality and which would be more effective.
REVIEW OF MEASURES.
For a weekly review of measures l
make the following notes of such acts as
are Of general interest.
That claims before county Supervisors
shall be fled ten days before allowance,
introduced. Requiring Constable's fees
to be paid before appeals are taken, intro
duced.
Allowing General Sutter $3.50 n month,
passed both houses. To permit admis-
sion of attorneys without examination in
Supreme Court, throwing the profession
open to all, passed the Senate. Giving
greater powers to Law Commissioners,
Letting out publication of Supreme Court
reports as other work is awarded, passed
the Senate. Introduced in Senate and
Assembly two bills to fix lower salaries
for State officers reduces salaries about
80 per cent. on the average, and abolishes
some deputyships. To further suppress
Chinese houses of i'll fame, approved.
To pay the witnesses in the Horace Smith
case, approved. To require 500 license
tax per month for sale Of liquors in less
quantities than one quart, introduced.
To incorporate the city Of Eureka, passed
the Assembly. Report in the Senate
against State aid to charitable institutions
will probably prevail. To give Boards
Of Supervisors power to punish for con-
tempt, introduced. That claims against
estates secured by mortgage need not be
presented, except by request Of executor,
etc., introduced. Providing for the care
Of orphaned and abandoned children,
passed the Senate. Authorizing trans
fer OF certain funds in Del Norte county,
passed both houses, Authorizing a tax in
Del Norte county to create a redemption
fund to pay county Indebtedness, passed
both houses. Resolution that the Legis-
lature adjourn March 10th, lost also
that no new bills be introduced after
March 1st, lost. To regulate rates OF
telegraphing, introduced Providing a
no-fence law for Tehama county, intro
duced. That settlers intending to pur-
chase swamp and overfowed lands, must
publish notice of such intention, introduce
ed. Providing growing crops shall be
exempted from taxation, introduced.
That costs in removed criminal cases
shall be paid by the removing county,
passed the Assembly. To provide for
the construction and maintenance of free
bridges in Trinity county, approved by
Governor. To make women eligible to
educational Offices, introduced. Rcsolu-
ton to Congress to establish penal col
ony in Alaska, introduced. To more
etiectually prevent cruelty to animals.
Extends the law to the whole State, rec
ommended it do pass by Public Morals
committee Of the Senate. Recommended
not to pass, the act fixing the boudary
line between Shasta and Tehama county.
Creating the county of San Benito out oi
part of Monterey. Passed Senate and
Assembly. To create permanent Law
Commission to revise and perfect the
laws Of the State, introduced. To take
State census and appropriating $50, 900
to pay therefor, ordered engrossed in the
Assembly. Resolution asking amend
ment of Constitution of the United States
SO that U. S. Senators shall be elected
by the people, passed both houses.
SCHNEIDER.