The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-02-04

wHrKxAs One Of the fundamental principles Of
Government instituted ct It, formal and long
Oshsn With the % .Sa VEN
como them 10 our shores therefore,,
Received, That wa the representatives. Of tho peo-
pie OF Michigan, believe that express their ssnt
efforts Of Irish fellow In expressing their
sympathy to the tensntry ct ireland.
Resolved, Further. That We also extsnd warm In
vitaton TO the oppressed of GLAND and Of all natons
70 come and accept tho free homestcads Of Michigan,
and help 81 develop its vast resources, where they
may enjoy that equal chance In the Of life which
10 guaranteed to every American citizen.
Laid over one day under the rules. Among
the bills agreed to in committee OF the whole
was one appropriating $4,000 for frescoing
the new State Capitol. Advertisements are
qrired to DO inserted in the newspapers OF De-
troit, Chicago, Cincinnati and Boston. 1t ia
expected that the bill will DO modified SO IN to
call for original designs for historical pictures
in the rotunda and IN the panels OF the Legis-
lative halls. In that case artists OF merit will
have chance to compete, excluding mere
brushers Of geometrical figures and lines.
Representative George Hopkins gave notice Of
bill to collect, compile and reprint the laws Of
the State.
"WEDNESDAY, Jan. Observation-Disclosures
covering great many names were received
praying an amendment to the constitution pro-
hibiting the manufacture and gift OF liquor.
"Reminiscences were also numerously received
against the proposed amendment The House
bill amending the laws OF 1879 relative to pro-
ceeS.ings against garnishees was read Q third
time and passed. The following bills were in
troduced: To attach Hog island TO the town
Of Peninsula, Grand Traverse county, and to
change the name Of the county to Marion
amending the laws relating to burying grounds.
HoUsE.-Bills were introduced: Amending
the laws prohibiting ANIMALS from running ut
large; prohibiting the operation Of steam-en-
gines on highways regarding fees Of Deputy
SnerIffs for the publication Of monthly crop
aud stock report; amending the general manu-
featuring act. Tho following passed ON third
reading: Repeating the laws Of 1877 re-
terring to cases in chancery; to restrict
disposition Of property by will This
bill gives q widow like claims upon the personal
property OF her husband as she would have on
his real estate. Also a bill to facilitate the
taking OF dispositions by the Commissioners Of
Michigan in other States. A reso ution by MIR.
Fyfe asking Congress for an appropriation to
improve the harbor of New Buffalo was laid
over one day under the rules A resolution
was presented by Mr.. Parsons to refer that
portion OF the Governors Message referring
to State tax land to JOINT committee OF five
Of the two houses Theconcurrent resolutions
OF yesterday referring to the Irish Land League
were amended by striking out the preamble
and all references TO the Irish Land League,
aud i'll that form passed both houses. con-
current resolution for recess from Feb 4 to
Feb. Is was adopted. Senator Dickerman has
given notice Of bill for the republication aud
sale OF the Supreme Court Reports out Of pint
and not stereolyped. Tho work is thrown open
to public competition, and the contrect is d.
rected to DO awarded to the highest bidder.
THURSDAY Jan. 27.-SENATE. Numerous pc
titions for and remonstrances against the sub
mission Of prohipitory amendment were re-
ceived. The joint resolution submitting such
an amendment OF the constitution to vote Of
the people came up in regular order. Those
opposed to the amendment moved for post
pOnement OF the consideration of the question
until Feb. 16. The prohbtionists resisted
this, and favored immediate action. After
short but pointed debate the vote for
postponement WAS carried-yeas Is,
nays IA; absent or not voting. g.
Bills were introduced: For the appointment
OF State Commissioner Of immigration for
republishing the Supreme Court reports ont OF
print amending section $3.50, compiled laws,
relating to judgments against townships. Bills
passed Regarding oaths OF Commissioners OF
Deeds to pay A. M. Smith for printing tax
sales, and for the protection Of public libraries
The Senate agreed to the House concurrent
resolution for recess from Feb. 10 Feb. Is.
HoUsE.-Bills were introduced To prevent
frauds In the sale of butter, and to protect
dairymen amending the General Railroad law
in regard to the size Of axes, saws and jack
screws TO be carried on passenger trains. Bills
were passed Amending section 4309, COM
piled laws, relative to the descent of property,
and giving the husband as heir equal claims to
bis wife's estate as her collateral relatives
the Senate bin amending the laws in regard
to judgment by Justices of the Peace.
The Senate concurrent resolution for a JOINT
committee to whom the subject Of State tax
lands, alluded to in the Governors message,
should be referred, adopted. pet
was received from forty-iive members OF Com
pany b, Second regiment Michigan State
troops, for an annual encampment of the mil
itary also of the citizens of st. Clair to have
Macomb and st. Clair counties exempted from
the provisions Of the muskrat law.
FRIDAY, Jan. 28.-SENArE.-The President
read communication from the Executive
Committee of the State Agricultural Society
recommending an appropriation of S15O,00O to
enable a suitable Michigan exhibit to be made
ut the world fair at New York, and resolutions
were adopted as follows: That the Joint Com
mittees on Roads and Bridges OF the two
houses be authorized to report notifications Of
the existing highways laws asking Michigan
Congressman to aid in the passage
of law to make the United
States Commissioner of Agriculture Cab
met officer. Bills were introduced as follows
For settlements ana compromises by joint
wrong-doers; amending the laws of 1875 re-
garding the incorporation Of manufacturing
companies; amending section 1854, relating to
taxation authorizing the school district in
Antwerp TO borrow money; amending sections
3 and of the Coal-Ol Inspection act Of 1879;
repeating act 251 laws of 1851, relating TO
adulteration Of liquors; in relation to the form
of deeds and mortgages.
HoUsE.-The Speaker nro tom. announced
the following Committee Of Apportionment.
appointed by the Speaker: First district, @.
II. Hopkins and Hubbard Second, Carpenter
and King Third, harrington and Robertson
Fourth Hitchcock and Parsons Fifth, Hartford
and Eaton; Sixth, Cooper and Baldwin
Seventh, Granger and Grant Eighth, Esta-
brook and W. Nelson Ninth, Martin aud Mer-
Ger. The committee is to prepare plan for
redstricting the State Senatorial and
Representative districts, but has moth
ing to do with the Congressional dis
tricts. The following bills we're int oduced
Amending the act to prohibit the obstruction
and regular operation OF railway trains amend
ing the law regulating compensation OF over
seers Of highways joint resolution for the
appointment of Clerk of the Supreme Court !;
repeating section 1854, requiring manufactur-