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which was adopted
Mr.. Chandler offered the following resolution
WHEREAS, The people of the State Of Florida
represented in the Senate aud Assembly did, by
JOINT resolution, approved March 2, 1881, resolve
as follows:
SECTION /. That it is the determination of
this Legislature that it is necessary to cause
revision of the Constitution of the State of Flor.
ida; that this determination be entered upon
the respective journals Of the two houses of this
Legislature, with the yeas and nays, and that
the is referred to the Legislature next here
after to be chosen, and shall be published in at
least three newspapers of this State for three
months before the time for choosing the next
legislature" and
Whereas, Said publication as above mentioned
aroused comparatively no enthusiasm among
the people in favor of a revision of our State
Constitution; and
Whereas, From the message of the Honorable
VIM. ID. Bloxham, Governor of Florida, read in
our hearing on yesterday, it appears that our
State Is rapidly charging its facilities for edu
eating its youth, and is increasing in wealth,
population and power under the present Consti-
tuition:
Resoloed, That it is the judgment of the Senate
that it is not necessary to call q convention for
the purpose of revising the Constitution of the
State of Florida
The further consideration of the resolution
was postponed until Tomorrow
A resolution offered by Mr. Chandler amend
ing Rule 20 by the addition of Standing Com
mite on Temphrance was adopted.
A motion by Mr. Polhill that 500 copies of the
daily Journal be printed elected considerable de-
bate. Mr.. Spear offered a substitute providing
for 250 copies, remarking that at the last session
there was q large accumulation of Journals on the
desks of Senators, and that the peoples money
was thus uselessly expended. Mr.. Bryson OPP
posed the substitute, stating that every Senator
desired extra copies to send off and had at least
five friends TO whom he w0uld wish to send
them. A substitute offered by Mr.. Chandler, pro-
viding for the printing of 400 copies was finally
adopted.
The following bills were introduced and refer
red:
By Mr. Greeley-Senaie bill No 2: To be en-
titled an act for the relief of Jas. A. Pickett Jr;
to the Committee on Claims. Also Senate bill
No. } To be entitled an act to regulate assign
ments OF insolvent persons; to the Judiciary
Committee.
BY Mr.. Hendricks-Senate bill No. 4 To be
entitled an act TO allow married women TO testify
in all criminal cases wherein their husbands are
parties in this State; to judiciary Committee.
BY Mr.Fortner-Senate bill Nos: To be cnti-
tied an act to incorporate the Fort Meade, Key
stone Il Walk n-the, Railroad Company
TO Committee on Railroads.
BY Mr. rChandler-Senate bill Nos: To be en-
titled an act to prohibit the Jurisdiction of JUS
tices of the Peace in cases OF Larceny; TO Judi
ciary Committee.
BY Mr. Pope-Senate bill NOT: To be entitled
an act in relation to mortgaged cotton and other
personal property to Judiciary Committee. Also
Senate bill No. 8: To be entitled an act to re-
peal Chapter 3143, Laws of Florida being an act
entitled an act to amend Sections and 2 of an
act entitled an act to regulate the sale of certain
agricultural products in this State, being chapter
30l4 of the Laws of Florida; Also Senate bill No.
- To be en- titled an act to repeal Chapter 3014,
Laws of Florida, being an act entitled an act to
regulate the sale of certain agricultural products
in this State, approved March 3D. 1877 10 the
Judiciary Committee. Also Senate bill No. 10:
To be entitled an act to repeal Chapter 3247 Of
the Laws of Florida, entitled an act relating 10
landlords lien, for what and upon what it exists,
approved February %, 1881; TO the judiciary
Committee Also Senate bill No. II: To be en-
titled an act to amend Section of Chapter 30l0
OF the Laws of Florida, approved February II,
1877 to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Delano introduced the following resolu-
lion:
ResOired, That the Committee on Railroads
and Telegraphs be increased to seven by the
appointment Of two additional members by the
President which was adopted and Messrs.
Spear and Greeley were appointed on the COM
mittee.
Upon motion of Mr. McKinne, Mr. Greeley
was added to the Committee on Finance and
Taxation.
The President announced the following as the
standing Committee on Temperance: j. G.
Greeley, Chairman Messrs Mann, Sharp, Spear
and Bryson.
On motion of Mr.. Allen, the membership of
OF the Judiciary Committee was increased by
the appointment of two additional members;
Mcssrs. Pope and Mann being added to the
committee.
The President announced as the Standing
Committee on Constitutional Amendments, Mr..
Grill, Chairman Messrs. Powers, McKinne,
nd
Mr.. McKinne submitted the following report:
WHEREAS, 1t hath seemed good to Divine
Providence to remove from the scenes of his
earthly trials and troubles, as well as its joys
and honors, our esteemed and respected col
league, Hon. John G. Walker, late Senator from
the Sixth District, while we bow to the will of
Him who doeth all things well Therefore, be it
Resotoed, Recognizing in the late Hon. John
G. Walker, a true son of Florida, deeply con-
cerned in her welfare and interests, a gentleman
of high purity of character and an exalted con-
cepion of the duties of citizen,
Ioesolred, That we extend TO the family of the
late Hon. J. G. Walker our deepest sympathy.
HesOined, That copy of these resolutions be
spread upon our Journals, and copy OF the
resolutions be sent 10 the family ofthe deceased;
which was adopted by rising vote
Mr.. Mckinne also submitted the following
report:
WHEREAS, 1t hath seemed good to Divine
Providence to remove from the scenes of his
earthly trials as we'll as its joys and honors, our
esteemed and respected colleague, Hon. ]. w.
Hendry, from the Twelfth Senatorial District,
whilst we bow to the will of Him who doeth all
things well, therefore, be it
Resolred, Recognizing in the late Hon. j. W.
Hendry true son of Florida, deeply concerned
her welfare and interests, a gentleman of
high purity of character, and an excellent con-
ception of the duties of citizen,
Resot0ed, That we extend to the family Of the
late J. w. Hendry our deepest sympathy.
Icesoired, That copy Of these resolutions be
spread upon our Journals ard a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the family of The deceased;
which was adopted by a rising vote.
Executive Session: Adjourned.
Assembly.
The roll was called-a quorum present.
The Speaker announced the following Stand
ing Committees of the Assembly:
On Judicary-Mr. Mcclellan, Chairman;
Messrs. Blackwell, Milton, Mabry, Stripping, Mil
Ter, Lewey.
On Finance and Taxation-Mr. Getzen, Chair
man. Messrs. Bryan, Grady. Canova, Gaskins,
Hall, Cowgirl, Lewey.
On Commerce and Navigation-Mr Bethel,
Chairman; Messrs. Floyd. Grady, McMullen,
Perkins. Melvin, Mccormick. Cobb, Rollins
On Public Pnnting-Mr Harris, Chairman
Messrs. Mcclellan, Gaskins McNinllcn, Bevill,
Wilkerson, Brown.
On Engrossed Bills-Mr. Cassidy, Chairman
Messrs. Colee, Wilcox. Allison, Tompkins, Proc
tor, Putnam.
On Enrolled Blls-Mr. Milton, Chairman;
Messrs Grady, Wilcox, Mcleod, Hall, Brown,
Cowgirl.
On State Instituiions--Mr. Neal, Chairman
Messrs Wilder Elovd (,alk Ward Ospood