River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-01-26
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.
WEDNESDAY,, Jan. IS.

Sei,dte-Sen. Kingston introduced resolution
to secure the publication of 5000 copies of the
report of Prof. Henry of the the University, on
the culture of amber cane and ensilage curing.
Sen. Wiley offered the following:
WHEREAS, We, the legislature of Wisconsin
believing that the time is fast approaching and
will soon arrive when all union soldiers of the
late of the rebellion shall receive testmoni-
al to the sacrifices they made during the bloody
struggle adequate compensation, and be-
eving that law to that effect should be enacted
by the present congress therefore,
Resolred BY the senate, the assembly eoneurrtug
That we earnestly urge upon congress the passage
of an adequate pension law, by means of which
all union soldiers of the late rebellion who were
legally and honorably discharged, shall upon ar
irving at the age of fifty years, and their surviv-
ing widows. receive such pension as congress may
| in its wisdom determine to be just and adequate.
| Res0lred, That the governor be requested to
forward an enrolled copy Of these resolutions to
each of the senators and representatives in con-
| gress from Wisconsin.
bill was introduced to appropriate certain
sums of money to the several charitable institu-
lions of the state for current expenses.
AsseanJly.-A resolution was submitted author
izing the speaker to appoint an extra messenger
boy, which was done under suspension of the rules
Bills were introduced relating to the assessment
and collection of taxes and ealing
THURSDAY, Jan. 10.
Sehdte.-A resolution was submitted by Sen.
Scott, providing for the appointment of COM
mittee of eleven members, consisting of four
from the senate and seven from the assembly, to
whom shall be referred all matters pertaining to
the redistricting of the state. Rules suspended
and resolution adopted.
Among other bills introduced was one proyid-
ing for the punishment of father or husband for
Abandonment of his children.
The resolution of Senator Wiley relating to
soldiers was taken up and referred to committee
on military affairs
The message of the governor transmitting the
report of Gov. Smith in relation TO the swamp
lands and the old war debt of the United States
against the state, was referred to the committee
on banks finances and insurance.
Assembty-The following bills were introduced
Amendatory of the revised statutes, in the mat
ter of hawkers and peddlers.
Amendatory of the revised statutes in the mat
ter of deed by special GUARDIAN also. 20 repeal
chapter $40, laws of 1880, and chapter 296 of
1881 relating to iishways.
To amend the revised statutes In the matter of
the assessment of taxes
To provide for the equalization of taxes.
To amend revised statutes relating to highways
and bridges also to authorize the county of
Chippewa to build free bridge across the Chip
pewa river, and to issue bonds for payment of
same.
To amend revised statutes, relating TO liens on
logs lumber, timber. bark railroad ties and tele-
graph poes
10 amend laws OF 1879, relating to grain
testers.
FsIpAY, JAN 20,
1Seaate.-A short session was had this morning,
and but little business done. The senate
adopted without opposition resolution to cut off
new business, February 7th.
The following bills were introduced
Relating TO the repeal of chapter 204 laws of
1881, relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors.
This bill is to repesl the anttreating iaw of last
session.
To repeal chapter I47, laws of 1881, amending
the revised statutes relating to inquests of the
dead; also memorial of the Dane county board
of supervisors on the same subject.
To amend section 1882, R. s., relating to
hawkers and peddlers.
Adjourned until Monday evening.
Assenbiy-The speaker announced the follow
ing select committees on reapportionment
First Congressional District-Jchn Conley.
Second Congressional District-E. w. Keyes.
Third Congressional District-Wm. W. Wash
burn.
Fourth Congressional District-w. 5. Stan
ley.
Fifth Congressional District-C. E. Esta-
brook.
Sixth Congressional District-A d. Thorp.
Seventh Congressional District-W. I. Price.
Eighth Congressional Districts. W Pierce
At large-John Winans. Ed. Keogh and r. J.
MacBride
Billie introduced
To repeal chapter 204, laws of 1881, relating to
the sale OF intoxicating drinks. This repeats the
anti-trest law
To provide for the payment of $4,000 to the
widow of the late Sheriff Chss. @. Coleman.
killed by the Williams brothers in July last.
Amending laws of 1881, relating to weights
and measures. Making the weight of bushel
of onions fifty pounds.
To define the liabilities of railroad companies
in relation to their liability to employees. Making
the companies liable for all damages TO employees
LII.
Amending the laws of 1881, relating to the pay
ment Of bounty on wild animals. making it
imperative that scalps shall be removed in the
presence of the county clerk