The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-02-23

tnizers. petition signed by 200 Wayne county
saloonists, asking that the liquor tax be graduated
according to the amount Of business done, was pre-
sented BILLS were introduced bleaching Cheboy-
gan county from the Eleventh and ann king il To the
Thirteenth Judicial District providing that in the
trai OF civil cases four jurors may be peremptoriy
the erection of museum building az the University:
making II criminal to sell fruits aud vegetables In
h or casos iess an regulation size providing
IN TINS state no person shall begin the
practce OF medicine without first having received
certncate from some member of the medical faculty
se o.a,e University for which certificate he shall
10y so, prondlng that every five years lands which
nave reverted to the State for delinquent taxes shall
pe SOLO by County Treasurers, tile county to be
ceixaS NV wl, the difference between me amount
ceNeo ana the amount OF tax and interest Bills
were passed repeating the law makngit necessary 10
haser'se PROPOSED amendments to village charters
chaIter OF Lawrencs'vila9e
THURSDAY, Beb. -SrsATA.-f petition was
presented for law requiring druggists who sell
liquor to give bonds Bills were introduced pro-
viding for bureau of immigration: proyiding
for the incorporation of cooperative savings as,
sociations. Bills were passed to amend section
OF chapter 25 of the complied laws 1871 the same
being compiers section $3.50, relative 20 the lien of
mechanics and others to amend section 1871 of the
compiled laws of S7Is relative to the more effectual
prevention OF cruelts.to animals to amend section
023l OF the complied laws OF 1871, relative to Pro-
bate Courts.
ton for establishing an orphan girl asylum in CAL
houn county for law repeating the act establish
ing the Grand Rapids Board of Works "A message
was received from TIE Governor stating that he had
signed railroad strikers BILL and the bill regulating
the sale of reserved seats in theaters Notice was
given of bills TO compel State officials give bond
providing for appropriations for Pontiac and Kaa-
mazoo insane asyir,as establishing u Police Court
in Grand Rapids providing for an appropriation
for another State normal school at some point north
OF base line appropriating $20 900 for the purchase
of collection for thh State University museum II. =.
A bill introduced providing that horse-thieyes
and their abettors shall be imprisoned for terms of
not less than three nor more than ten years. Mr..
Welker, of Hrancd, introduced a resolution with
preamble, which runs thus: WHEREAS The intoler-
ance and bigotry OF the lower house of Congress
have renewed all 10 horrors of the spanish inqusi
ton, by ncarcerating Gov. Wells in the dark, damp
dungeon under The Capitol. Resotisa That this
House does most emphatically condemn their action"
This created great excitement. Finibustering be-
gan. A, vote was finally taken by ayes and noes
lost, by 40 TO 30--ssot a sufficient number.
FRIDAY, Eeb. 16.-SENATE.-IHe session of
the Senate 5rief Notices given OF the
proposed introduction Of a number of bills. Bills
were introduced appropriatng money for running
the Agricultural college, and S25 COs,for building
dormitory.
HousE.-sTr yselker moved to reconsider the vote
rejecting his resolution condemnirg Congress for
imprisoning Gov. Wells, which motion prevailed by
considering the subject Mr.. Hamilton, Republican,
said he understood that the Democrats objected to
the resolution lrr. Wood Democrats replied " You
are mistaken. We want TO see thu Republicans pass
these resolutions" Mr. Stanchteld, Republican,
:" You viii see us do it, too" A substitute put
in mlder TOWN, and offered. Biiibusterng was
here INDUCED to prevent the reading of The resou-
ton. Tho Omar overruled tho nibusters. The
resolution was then read; Mr.. Wood, Democrat,
created great excitement After an hour and a
haif's fight the resolution with'a long preamble
adopted. .Annmber of bills Oft minor Importance
we're introduced Adjourned till Monday, 10Th.
SATURDAY.. Feb. 17.-SEsAExE-Notices were
given of the introduction OF bills making an appro-
praton for the State Prison tang the salaries Of
County Clerks; protecting the rights of aged and
weak-minded persons; making an appropriation fer
the suppoptrOf the Fish Commission; providing for
the appointment of commissioned superintend run
ming State line between Michigan and Wisconsin.
Aresolution was adopted instrucng the Auditor Gen.
eral to make report concerning the State tax of the
Lake Sksre and Michigan Southern railroad. ..
Bills were introduced creating the Twenty-thr6
Judicial district out of the Eighteenth creating
State Beard of Censors. The senate in session
only half an hour, when it ADJOURNED to Tuesday,
Feb. 20.
HoUxz.-There was no session. of the House, most
of the nsmbers having gone neae to visit their
stituens.
MoS@AY, Feb. 19.-SKSsTTR-Not in session.
HuNSG.-The House met in the evening and
held very brief session. ,Sotlhng of importance
traIspired.
Tuesday, Feb. -SsrcArE-Bills were in
trcdnced appropriating money to furnish the new
Capitol amending the laxgGelasive to the ncorpora-
tiopOf railroad companies providing that County
Chrks shall receive saapesu fixed by county Boards
Of. Supervisors, and no. other compensation pro-
vidtng for the appointment of a commission to
survey the boundary. line between Michigan
and Wisconsin; making an appropriation
for the State Reform s-eiiool making appropria-
ton for the Deaf and numb .ysylum A Joint res
citation instructng the itsuraace Commissioners to
report to the next Legislature a form of law for
life insurance companies doing business in Mich
igal. Bills noticed providing for the
appointment of Superintendent of State Proper
g ;. providing for the appointment OF Board
OF Railroad Commissioners :; for the establishment of
union work-houscs ;for the erection of hall for
structon for women at tue agricultural College for
the appointment os commission of bankers to ex-
anime and revise tile banking laws; authorizing the
city of Detroit to grant aid for the construction of
tunnel under Detroit riyerf amending the act rela-
tive to Detroit Fire Commissioners for the appoint
ment of County spperintndents of Schools for the
erection of State asylum for the blind
HousE.-Petidi1s wers prese nted from members
of the Detroit Beard of Trade asking thst land be
granted for the Aipsns railroad; from citizens of
Cass county asking the revoking of sever railroad
charters numerous petitions praying for a law pro-
vding for the Organization of mutual benefit and
cooperative societies petitions for the repeal of all
laws relating to tslaohture in the State. The Rail-
road Committee, TO viom referred the question
of the Lake 9ssse and Michigan Soutl arm railroad
taxation, repsrted. That the company does not pay
its fair share of. tax, and that sters should be
taken immediately 10 force it to pay, up; also in
favor of anor@ing the charter of this road. The
report was made the special order of business for
Tuesday next, Numerous bills We're noticed APP
propriatinl qoney to be used by the State at the
Internato nal bsfibtion in Paris Pealing all laws
relative totis incorporation of the tlke Shore and
Michigan ieusie m railroad; repeating all the spe-
cal railroad cnrers In the State providing tor the
organiza<tenlof the county of Detroit Five bills
were passed to lake immediate effect in regard to
extendi as the rime for the payment of taxes.
Using Two MCNths..