Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-03-06
senase-Fifty-ninth Day.
CARSON CITY, March 5, 1879.


PETITIONS.
By Shepherd-From citizens of Cornuco-
pis against the action of the Elko Grand
Jury, considering each and every man on that
Jury as entitled to the scorn of every good
man, as they overstepped the functions OF
their office and exceeded their authority; also,
asking the representatives of Elko County to
stand by their pledges made before election,
and use their influence to relieve the people
Of e1tortionate charges on freights and fares.
Signed by 100 citizens.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
By Meder, from Committee on Enrolment
That several bills have been found cor
rectly enrolled and deposited with the Gov
ernor
By Martin, from Committee on Engross-
nent-Have found several bills so ordered
correctly engrossed.
By Schultz, from Committee on Claims
Senate bill 100, favorably, on claim of r. G.
Montrose; also, unfavorably on claim for sup
plies furnished State Prison in 1870; also, IA
vorably on claim of G. l. Lammon for copy
ing
BY Boardman, from Judiciary Committee
Senate bill 176, supplemental to the Fee
Act, favorably with amendments.
By Shepherd, from Committee on Agricul-
ture-U nfavorably on Senate bill to estab-
Iish labor bureau in this State.
By Select Committee on Senate bill 178,
a substitute bill relative to incorporation of
towns On motion the substitute was
adopted.
By Schultz, from Storey Delegation
ate bill 1873, for consolidation of government
Of Virginia City and Gold Hill, without rec
concentration.
Mr.. Gibson presented petition against
such consolidation signed by 800 citizens.
From Ormsby delegation bill 1733,
relative to fund for County Buildings, favor
ably with amendments.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
By Schultz-That the Controller pay the
claims of G. l. Lammon for copying. Adopted,
By Westerfeld-That members be con
fined to five minutes for discussion of ques-
tions unless leave be granted by two-thirds
majority. Adopted.
By Schultz-To pay Mr.. Henderson SO
for extra clerical work Adopted.
By Boardman-To reconsider the vote on
the Haines substitute railroad bill.
Mr.. Conins moved to lay the motion on
the table
Mr. Boardman stated that the bill was in
direct conflict with the last section of the
Williams bill and in effect would repeal the
Act This was conceded by the railroad peo-
pie
Ayes and noes called. Motion carried by
The following vote;
AyesAComins, Dayton, Dooln, Farrell,
Gallagher, Haines, King, Martin, Meder,
Stone, Thompson, Westerfeld. Total r.
Noes-Boardman Cassidy, Gibson, Kaiser,
Powmng, Schultz, Shepherd,
stewart, Wheeler Total 10.
MESSAGES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.
Transmitting several bills upon which
ction has been taken in that body and re- {
orted
SECOND READING OF BILLS. q
Assembly bill Al, to prevent fraud in sale r
jewelry Referred to Committee on Man
features +
BILLS INTRODUCED !
By Schultz-To amend the printing Act.
Provides for bids for stationery from sta
oners only in this State. Under suspen-
On of rules put upon final passage and lost. G
yes 7, noes Is. n
BY Cassidy (without notice)-To prevent G
servitude Or slavery in the State
Nevada and enforce Art. II of Sec of the q,
tate Constitution. Has reference to the r
'ntract system of the Chinese Making the
election of wages of coolies a misdemeanor p.
by fine of from $500 to S., 900. r.
Mr.. Cassidy stated that in consequence of
e Presidents veto of the Act to regulate r
e immigration of the Chinese, he hoped
get at the root of the matter through the b,
DIVISIONS of our own Constitution.
Mr. Stewart considered the bill proposed
Mr.. Cassidy almost an inspiration, and be
ought il would be reechoed from every -
ate in the Union.
Under suspension of rules the bill passed
Recessed for one hour.
AFTERNOON SESSION. In
Reconvened at l P. NJ, the President in rs
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