Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-02-26


Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Davis. Minutes OF
previous day read and approved
PETITIONS
By Mcconnell ia citizens of Win
nemucca and signed by both Democratic and
Republican Central Committees, asking the
Humboldt Delegation to stand solid on the
Lewis and WOODBURY. bills for regulating
freights and fares in this State.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
By Martin, from Committee on Engross-
ment-Have found several bills 80 ordered
correctly engrossed.
By Stone, from Committee on Elections
Favorably on Senate bills 26, so and "a with
amendments; also, favorably on Assembly
bill 90, with amendments.
By Wheeler, from Committee on Public
Morals-Favorably with amendments, Assem-
bly, bill 49,
By Stewart, from Committee on Educa-
tion-Favorably on Assembly bill 105, in
lation to special taxes.
By Comins, from Committee on Ways and
Means-Unfavorably on Assembly bill L, to
ably on Assembly bill 90, to amend the rev
enue law; also, favorably Assembly bill
30, to amend the revenue law; also, an Act to
regulate fees and compensation in the State
without recommendation; also, without rec
ommendation, an Act to create an asylum for
the INDECENT poor; also, favorably on Act to
provide copies of State officers reports; also,
favorably from majority of Committee on
Senate bill 129, relative to litigation touching
inequitabie claims fer taxes
BY Shepherd, from Committee on Agricul-
ture-Favorably on bill to provide against
killing or branding of cattle running at large.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR.
Announcing his approval of Senate bill 10,
TO authorize the construction of court house
IN Eureka; also, of Senate bill sc, 20 pay GER
tain Legislative expenses.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
By Cassidy, for relief of Miss Hodgkinson,
800 for extra per diem during the session.
Mr.. Comins opposed the resolution as estab-
fishing bad precedent, and thought the
Board of Directors ought to pay this out of
tnc SeIieFdi dpplopiidtioh'
Mr. Cresswell wanted to be gallant enough
to pay the young lady, but thought that
S125 per month handsome salary.
Mr.. Cassidy stated that it was a matter of
history that $3.50 per month had always been
paid to the custodian of the library until the
employment of the present incumbent. He
thought the resolution ought to pass,
Mr.. Meder opposed the resolution as the
old story of every employee of the State want
ing to be paid for every extra service.
Mr. Doolin and Mr. Boardman hoped it
would pass as matter of justice.
Ayes and noes called. Lost Ayes Ii.
noes II.
By Cassidy, that the Controller draw his
warrant in favor of Mr.. Gallagher for S1O3,
for expenses incurred in contesting the seat
Of Mr. Garrard in this Senate. similar
resolution was passed two years ago, but the
Controller refused to draw his warrant
Adopted.
By Boardman, for the relief of L. D.
Wright for services as Secretary of the Com
mittee of Fourteen to the amount of 500.
Motion to lay on the table lost.
Mr.. Boardman advocated the passage of the
in an earnest manner, and paid to
Mr.. Wright high and well deserved COM
pliment for his faithfulness and ability in the
discharge of his duties, as did alse Mr. Blair.
Motion to indefinitely postpone lost. Ayes
5, noes IL.
Mr Mcconnell moved to amend by max
ing the amount $50. Lost
Mr.. Farrell moved to amend by making the
amount SIS. Amendment accepted and res
,lution adopted.
BY Mr.. Cassidy, that the Board of Direct
DIS of the State Library be authorized to pay
he Librarian what was fair compensation for
Extra services.
Mr.. Comins rose to point of order that
We have no right to instruct State officers
Mr.. Stewart desired to have the library
lept open on Sundays during the rest of the :
session.
Mr.. Cassidy became responsible for the
ulflment of his request
Resolution was lost
Recessed for one hour.
AFTERNOON SESSION. a
Reconvened at l P. NJ, the President in
he Chair.