The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-11-11
OUR LAW MAKERS.



COUNCIL
Council met pursuant to adjourn
ment, at A, p. m. yesterday.
The role was called; all members
present.
Prhyer by Rev. w. II. Gilman.
MI. Holiday gave notice that he
would tomorrow or a subsequent day
introduce a bill for an act to encourage
the organization of fire companies.
Also a bill for an act to authorize the
purchase Of a steam fire engine in Lara
mic City.
Mr.. Garbanati gave notice that he
would on tomorrow, or some future
day, introduce a bill for an act to amend
the criminal code and prevent the
abuses of the writ of subpoena at pub
lie expense. Also a bill for an act to
amend IN act for the protection of
stock in Wyoming, and to punish GER
tam offences concerning the same.
Also a bill for an act to amend section
6S, chapter Is of the compiled laws,
and provide a better service by pub
LEGATION. Also a bill for an act to
amend a N act entitled an act to create
a lien for mechanics in certain cases.
Also a bill for al act for providing for
less expense and a more effective man
ner Of enforcing mechanics and other
liens. Also n bill for an act to amend
an act, entitled an act to regulate
changes of venue in civil and criminal
cases.
Mr.. Glafcke then introduced and had
read the first time the following bills:
A bill for an act to provide for the or
ganization of the militia of the terri
tory, and for other purposes; a bill for
an act to provide for biennial elections,
and for other purposes; and also a bill
for an act to provide for the registra-
ton Of electors.
Mr.. Holiday then introduced a bill
for an act to amend an act, entitled an
act fixing the time for the converting of
the council and house of representa-
tives Of the territory of Wyoming.
The president presented the report of
the p%enitentiary commission, which, on
motion of Mr.. Holiday, was received
and placed on file.
In the order Of business the bills Of
the following titles were read a second
time and referred to the proper commit
tees:
A bill for an act providing for the
keeping Of territorial prisoners, and for
other purposes connected Herewith. A
bill for an act to amend an act regulat-
ing the branding, herding and care Of
stock; and a bill for an act to amend an
act entitled, "An act to amend the
criminal laws of the territory, approved
December IL, 1877"
The report of the special joint COM
mittee appointed by the secretary of the
territory to settle with the auditor and
treasurer was taken up, read, and re-
ferred to the proper committee.
The reports of several ex-oficers Of
the territory were called up and made
the special order of to-day at Q p. m.
Mr.. Galbraith moved that the council
proceed to elect an assistant secretary
of the council. Carried.
MI. Post moved that the council take
a recess of five minutes. Adopted.
The council reconvened, and, on mo-
tion of Mr.. Post, the election of an as
sistant clerk was deferred until this
morning.
Mr.. Post moved that the joint rules
of the two houses as reported by the
committee on joint rules, be adopted as
a whole. Adopted.
Mr.. Post moved that the secretary of
the territory be requested to furnish
the members of the two houses, as soon
as practicable, with the council rules,
house rules and joint rules. Carried.
MI. Post offered the following resolu-
ton:
Resolred, That the special order of
Friday, Nov. 81, at 2 O'Clock, shall be
the time fixed for the presentation of
suitable resolutions of respect on the
death of the late Hon. E. p. johnson,
a member-elect Of this body, and that a
committee of three be appointed to
draft such resolutions.
Adopted.
The president appointed as such COM
mittee Messrs. Post, Medium and
Noble.
On motion, the council adjourned
until 10 O'Clock this morning.
HOUSE
The house met at $3.50 o'clock p. m.,
pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Comstock.
Roll called. Absent, Messrs. Conroy,
Davis, Ferris, ..Maghee and Taylor.
Journal read and approved.
Mr.. Speaker announced the following
committee on stock raising and stock
laws: Messrs. Rice, Murphy, Balch,
Irvine and johnson.
Notice of introduction of bills were
given as follows:
BY Mr.. Deitrick A bill for an act
relating to the compensation of consta-
bles in Laramie county. Also a bill for
an act to amend an act entitled an act
to incorporate the city of Cheyenne, APP
proved Dec. IA. 1877.
BY Mr. Hubbard A bill for an act
to amend an act entitled an act to in
corporate the city of Cheyenne, ap-
proved Dec. 14th, 1877.
By MI. Macomber: A bill for an act
to authorize the several boards of
county commissioners to subdiyide their