The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-21
MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE.

deeds, and regulating duties OF Justices Of the
Peace; by Mr.. McPeek, relative to fees of GER
tain officers; by Mr.. Moore relative 70 punish
ment OF tramps. Bills passed: 10 amend the
law relative 10 Justices courts; relating
70 annual meetings of the SupeIannuated
Preachers Aid Society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.: 70 amend the law re-
lating to courts held by Justices Of the Peace;
TO amend the law relating to replevin of beasts
G ns ssh IN p GsEuso 'p sse to repeal
the act for the collection Of damages
sustained by defective bridges. A joint reso-
luton was passed for the relief OF Hiram A
Sweet of tho Sturgis Journal
House Bills were Introduced BY Mr..
Noah. relative to relief of poor debtors from
imprisonment; to provide FOR the punishment
of indecent assault; by Mr. Abbott, to provide
tax upon dogs by Mr.. Noah, TO provide for the
punishment of assault with deadly weapons; by
Mr.. Kuhn, to regulate the practice OF medicine
and surgery In Michigan.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 2-SyNArE-Mr Duffield
introduced joint resolution proposing amend
ments to the constitution relative TO Justi-
ces OF the Peace. p. Bills introduced: BY
Mr.. Stephenson, amending law in regard
to highways; by Mr.. Moore, relating
TO the university and its branches; by Mr..
Palmer, to amend an act TO authorize and en-
courage the formation of corporations to es-
tablish rural cemeteries, and provide for the
care and maintenance thereof ; by Mr.. Tyler,
to repeal an act in relation TO life insurance
companies transacting business within this
State; by Mr.. Lewis, TO provide for the incor-
porstion of State detective associations; by Mr..
Shepard, to repeal an act to prevent betting
upon the result of any political nomination, APP
pointment or election; by Mr.. Moore, for the
purpose OF providing for the examination, adj
justment and allowance of claims and demands
against the estate of minors, insane and other
persons where guardians have been appointed
for said persons.
HousE-On hundred and one petitions were
presented on various subjects Bills intro
duced: BY Mr. Turck, to amend the act Great
ing the Office Of Railroad Commissioner; by Mr..
Granger, to amend the law relative 10 the sup
port of poor persons by the public; by Mr..
White. To amend the law relative to annual
township meetings; by Mr. Gould, to amend
the law relative 10 killing of deer and fawns !;
by D. W. Hopkins, to amend the primary school
law by Mr.. Francis, to amend the law relative
to fees of jurors; by Mr.. Yerkes to amend the law
relative TO courts and certain judicial officers !;
by Mr.. Sawyer, to amend the act for the erec-
ton and maintenance of fish chutes; to amend
the act in relation TO primary schools; to au
thorize Judges Of Probate in certain counties
to appoint Registers; by Mr. Campbell, to
amena the law relative to proceeding against
the law relative to Circuit Courts; by Mr. Kuhn,
to authorize proceeding against garnishees
A number of private bills Of no general inter
est were passed
THURSDAY. Feb. l3-SENATE,-Bills were
passed: To authorize the Warden of the State
Prison TO receive moneys due or to become due
upon contract TO construct railroad from the
Straits of Macknaw to Marquette; to amend
ado.
rAtons for mining and manufacturing purposes.
-. Bills introduced: BY Mr.. Shepard, to more
accurately determine the costs allowed to the
prevailing parties in suits at law in the Circuit
Courts; by Mr. Stephenson, authorizing the
! Boards of Supervisors OF several coEnties to
provide for the preservation and maintenance
! of original section corners and quarter posts as
surveyed and recorded by the original survey
thereof; by Mr.. Duffield making an appropli-
alton for the purchase OF books for
amend the law relating TO the action of
| eiectment; by Mr.. Chamberlain, to legally pro-
| tect inmates of insane asylums; also, for tho
protection of personal liberty: by Mr.. Childs,
! to provide for the erection of fre-proof build
! ing for the museum at the University of Mich-
gan; by Mr.. Conant making an appropriation
! for the Board cf Fish Commissioners for the
years 1879 ana 1880; by Mr.. Patterson, to
! amend the law relating 10 cancel alton of
mortgages.
HoUsE.-Bills we're passed: Eelating TO ap-
peals to the Supreme Court from Circuit Courts
in chancery; relative to appraisal of estates OF
wards; amending the law relative 10 Justices OF
! the Peace. E. Bills introduced: BY Mr.. Kurch,
TO amend the law relative to selling, manufact-
| uIing, etc, spirituous liquors; by Mr. Moore,
| to amend the law concerning removal from
Office; by Mr.. Lewis, to regulate fisheries. i'll
| shore waters of Lake Michigan; by Mr..
| Stevens, to prevent the release of persons
! charged with crime because of informalitles in
procedures; by Mr.. r. W. Hopkins to amend
| the law FOR the incorporation OF villages also
to amend the Liquor law
REPUBLICAN CAUous.-A caucus OF The Re-
publican members of both houses was held in
the evening, for the nomination OF q United
| States Senator to succeed Judge Oh iiianc,
/ Senator Farr nominated Zachariah Chandler.
! and was followed by Senators Brown, Cochrane,
and Representatives Allen, Noah, Sawyer,
STARTS and Young John J. Bagley was nom
| ina ed by Senator Chamberlaiu, followed by
Senator Childs and Repre- entat We 5. w. Hopdl b.
! An informal ballot war taken. which resulted
Chandler, 90; Bagley, 10; Senat " Palmer, I.
Bagley and Palm wore Withdrawn, and Beg
leys fIisnds moved to make Chandl IRIS nomiIia-
ton unanimous. which was carried
FRIDAY, Feb. IA SENATE bill was
passed making appropriations for curront ex-
penses of the State Normal School of slS,SC0
-. Bills and joint resolutions introduced: By
Mr.. A Ter t. amend the law relative to taking
private property for public use; also 10 amend
the law relative to opening of highways, streets
and alleys by cities and villages; by Mr.. Nc
klroy, to provide for uniform and cheaper
SCHOOL textbooks; by Mr.. McPeek, tc
prevent tho admission of improper persons
q, the state Reform School; by Mr.. Palmer,
for the establishment of school for delinquent
girls; by Mr.. Childs, making appropriations
for exl enses of state officers and State Govern
ment, aud providing u tax to defray the same
for the years 1879 and $50; by Mr., Lewis, joint
resolution asking Congress to pass law equal
izing the bounty of all soldiers who served in
in the Unicn army during the War of the Ro
bellion and received honorable discharge.
HoUsF.--Joint resolutions to amend the con-
stitution relative to county officers and relative
to attorney agent for suitors at court
Bills introduced BY Mr. Noah, for punish
m snt of aggravated assaults: by Mr.. Gould, TO
amend the law governing actions for oiectments
by Mr.. Donnelly, for iureau of municipal
indebtedness, and 10 define its powers aud
duties by Mr. Barnes, TO amend the
law relative to levy and execution
upon growing and unharvested crops;
by Mr.. Goabel, to amend the law relative TO tax
aiioa of the liquor traffic. Bills passed; Rel
alive 70 sum ,oDing jurors; relative 10 punish
ment OF misdemsanors; relative 70 school
district board, defining the number OF moptle