Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-08
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.
TWENTY-FoURTH SESSION = THIRTY. SIXTH
DAY.
SENATE.
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SACRAMENTO February 7, 50
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at Il
A. NJ, President Mansfield in the chair Roll called
Quorum present. Journal Of last meeting read and
approved.
The consideration of s. B. 81 was taken up, to the
exclusion of all other business. The day was de
voted to debate. Some OF the leading speeches vii
appear hereafter i'll the RECORD UNION.
Mr.. GEORGE made an able argument against the
adoption Of the pending bill.
Mr.. BAKER spoke in its favor.
Mr.. WATSON spoke adversely TO the measure.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Watsons speech, Mr.
JOHNSON novel to recommit the bill with instruc
tions to strike out Section 2 and insert in lieu
thereof This Act shall take effect on the 1st day
of April, 1881
The motion was lost by a vote OF 27 to s
Mr.. JOHNSON moved to recommit the bill to the
author with instructions to amend by striking out
Section and inserting the word; "This Act shall
take effect on the first day of April, 1882"
Mr.. PARDEE moved that the motion be laid on the
table.
Mr.. JOHNSON seconded the motion
Mr.. PARDEE withdrew the motion.
The motion was lost by vote of 20 to 8.
Mr.. JOHNSON moved to recommit the bill to the
author with instructions to amend by adding to
Section l as follows: "And an Act entitled an Act
to provide system OF irrigation to promote drain
age and improve the navigation of the Sacramento
and San Joaqu n, approved March 20, 1875 is here.
by repealed and also amend the title to correspond
with said amendment.
Mr.. SEARS made the point of order that the
WIS Observation-Disclosures, UOJ DelDS ger
main to the purpose of the bill.
Mr.. JOHNSON spoke in favor of his amendment
The Chair ruled that the amendment was out OF
order.
Mr.. JOHNSON appealed from the decision of the
Chair.
The decision of the Chair was sustained by vote
of 80 to 5.
Mr.. JOHNSON moved to recommit the bill to the
author with instructions to amend by adding to Sec
ton the provision directing the Drainage Commits
sioners to turn over to the Governor all books
papers, documents and property in their possession
and instructng the Board OF Examiners to examine
the books and outstanding accounts and unfinished
contracts of the Commission, inclose the same and
draw warrants for all sums found due by them to
the contractors to an amount not exceeding $780,
000.
Mr.. SEARS made the point of order that the amend
ment was unconstitutional.
The Chair decided the point OF order well taken.
Mr.. JOHNSON appealed from the decision of the
Chair.
Pending Discussion on the appeal, the Senate took
the usual recess.
Afternoon Session.
The Senate reassembed at P. NJ, President
Mansfield in the chair.
The Committee on Engrossment reported back a:
correctly engrossed S. Bs. 249, H. 127, 80 and S.
II. %.
The question coming up on the appeal from the
decision of the Chair, the roll called, and the
Chair was sustained by vote of 10 to 10.
Mr.. JOHNSON moved to recommit the bill to the
ing to Section l q provision requiring the Drainage
Commission to turn over all proper ty in their pos
session to the Governor.
The amendment was lost by vote OF 26 to 13
Mr.. JOHNSON moved to recommit the bill to tn,
author with instructions to amend by adding new
section making mining corporations and owner
criminaly liable for all damages caused by the tail
Ings and debris from their mines to the channel o
any river in the State.
The amendment was lost by vote OF So to2.
Mr.. JOHNSON moved to recommit the bill to the
author with instructions to amend by striking ou
Section and inserting a section authorizing any
person or corporation injured by tailings debris
from the mines to maintain action for damages.
The amendment was lost by vote of IS to 3
Mr.. JOHNSON moved to recommit the bill TO the
author with instructions to amend by striking out
Section and inserting in lieu thereof a section
| making any one guilty of misdemsanor who rar
tailings debris from the mines upon the lands OF
another, and fixing the penalty therefor at impris
onment in the County Jail for six months and fine
of $500.
The amendment was lost by vote of SO to
Mr. JOHNSON moved to recOmmit to the author
with instructions TO amend by striking out Section
and adding a new section authorizing any one
whose lands possessions injured by taiings
or debris TO MAINTAIN action for damages.
The amendment was lost by vote Of SO to 2
Mr. JOHNSON made very long and powerful
speech in opposition to the bill.
Mr. ENOs spoke in favor OF the bill.
On motion of Mr.. JOHNSON the Senate adjourned
at 4 o'clock p A.