, 1877-11-09
PROCEEDINGS
(rRoM OUR SPECIAL REPoRTER.l
Council.
SATURDAY. Oct. 81

SATURDAY, Oct. 27.
Mr.. Hathaway dresented petition pray
ing for the enactment of game law SINH
/ lar to that of Oregon, prohibiting the
shooting OF game on lands without the
consent of the owner.
A petition from Pierce county, praying
for the enactment OF local option law,
was referred to com. on education.
Mr.. Hathaway introduced a resolution
to appoint a committee Of three to confer
with the Portland Bolrd of Trade, IN rela-
ton to the salmon fisheries. Adopted.
Hathaway, Ferguson and Read, were APP
pointed on said committee.
A resolution that consideration Of House
message be made a special order for 2.3O
O'Clock each day was adopted
Mr.. Hathaway introduced Council bill
80, to amend an act to provide for protec-
tion of game. Read twice and reie rred to
com. on education.
Mr.. Hanford introduced Council bill 60,
an act to amrnd charter of City of Seattle,
and reported to CON- on Corporation.
Council went into executive session.
Jno. A. Wheat confirmed in Council as
Territorial Auditor. Adjourned till P.
NJ.
House bill 81. to codify laws OF the Ter
ritory. Tabled.
Act to make Territorial Treasurer ex-
oflicio Librarian.
House bill 2, to amend civil practice act
Mr.. Kuhn thought he saw a big bug"
in this bill and that it was to aid the pro-
gress Of some particular suit, and there
fore offered it. The bill was finally
passed with but one dissenting vote.
Sub. for House bill 56. relating to pilots
in straits Of Juan de Fuca. Referred to
com. on commerce.
House bill 7G, to amend an act in rela-
ton to COunselors-at-Law. Referred to
judiciary com.
House bill 50, relating to weights and
measures, provides that 36 lbs: of oats
shallrOnStstute q bllshel Passed.
House bill II, to repeal an act concern
ing sheep running at large in San Juan
County. Passed.
A committee from the Portland Board
| oil Trade was introduced by Mr.. La Du
and invited to seats within the Bar.
| House message relating to joint conven-
tion to give audience to said committee
was taken up for action. House resolution
to meet in joint convention on Monday at
2'3O O'Clock, was passed.
House bill 81, to remove Territorial
Library to capital building. Passed.
! House bill SO, to amend an act tor
maintenance of Public Schools in County
of Jefferson. Passed
House memorial n, relating to trade
Oh San Juan Island and vicinity. Passed.
House bill 100, defining district of cleo
tions of commissioners in san Juan Coun-
ty.
House bill 80, relating to road districts
in San Jnan county.
MONDAY, Oct. 30.
Mr.. Hathaway presented memorial to
extend the time of the Legislature OF this
Territory to 60 days.
Mr.. Hathaway presented a resolution
that the DoOrkeeper be instructed to as
sist as assistant clerk, and the messenger
to assist the enrolling clerk during the re-
mainder of the session.
Committee on Pnblic Grounds reported
n communication from the Secretary of
Teri itOry informed the Council that the
appropriation OF $40, 900 tor expenses of
the 9th bienniel session OF the Legislature
of Washington Territory, could not be
made to cover more than IS days pay Tor
members. Referred to special COM, con-
sisting of Messrs. Stewart, IIanlord and
Mr. President.
Mr.. Hanlord introduced Council bill 81,
an act to authorize the Cover to approve
a reward of 81 900 for the arrest of the
murderer OF A. ilagrngon, who was MUIR
dered near Seattle Il few days since. The
bill was amended to read $500 instead of
$1,000. Passed.
Mr.. Hautord presented petition to ac
company House bill SO an act declaring
Samiamish Slough navigable.
House joint resolution II, declaring
that no new business shall be introduced
after Saturday night passed with amend
mentS unless by unanimous vote.
Mr.. Kuhn introduced Council bill 67,
to protect persons owning land near tide
water. Passed.
Mr.. Ferguson introduced Council bill GS,
in relation to streets and alleys in incor-
porated towns.
TUESDAY. Oct. 30.
A message from the Governor an
nOunced that he had nominated for Super
intendent of Public Schools, Mr.. Thomas
ii. Brents OF Walla Walla County, for Lii
brarian, ElwOOd Evans Of Olympia.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 81.
A message from the Governor announced
that he had signed an act adopting the
common laws of England Also an act
defining dates and fixing compensation OF
Prosecuting Attorneys.
Council bill %, relating to crimes and
punishments, and proceedings in criminal
cases Passed.
House bill 81, relating to quartz mining
in Stevens county. Passed.
Council bill 60, relating to civil practice
act. Passed.
Council bill Ga, relative to railroads.
| Tabled.
House bill 81, to amend act to incorpor-
ate Walla Walla. Passed
| Council biJkG0 IN amend citv cha, FOR ot