Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-01-09
SOLONS IN SESSION.
The State of New Mexico and Con.
stitutional Convention in
the Senate.
Patriotism and a Hint at New Count,
Lines In the Lower
House.
SENATE.
TUESDAYS AFTERNOON SESSION.


TUESDAYS AFTERNOON SESSION.
The law makers assembled in the sen
ate chamber at the usual hour yesterda,
morning.
Mr.. Perea, chairman of the committee
Of privileges and elections reported II. b
to locate the county seat of San Jual
county by the voters at the next election
Read the second time, an amendment re
ported by the committee was adopted, AM
the bill, upon motion of Mr.. Jaramillo
passed.
Mr.. Fort, q member of the judiciar
committee, reported back c. B. No. IA, t.
change the name of VIM. r. Coolbaugl
to VIM. r. Tompkins, with substitute
in the nature of general law permitting
any person to change their name by film
a petition with the county recorder ant
getting a decree OF the district court. Oh
motion of Mr.. Franks the report wa
adopted, and the bill read the third tim
and passed.
Mr.. Catron, u member of the finance
committee, reported back G. B. No 26
to print the bills, journals, laws and re
ports OF certain. territorial officers, with Al
amendment.
On motion of Mr.. Perea the report wa
adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Catron the amend
ment of the house, viz "by eithe
house," was adopted; and on his motion
the amendment OF the council wa
adopted.
Mr.. Prichard moved that the bill b.
read the third time by title.
Mr.. Rodey considered that this bill
ought not to pass till certain prices arr
fixed which the public printer shall charg
for work.
Mr.. Catron stated that he had bill TO
that purpose which he would introduce to
day, but thought this bill should pas
now.
Mr.. Rodey insisted on his point.
Mr.. Baca said he thought this bill
should pass now, and the other bill after
ward.
Mr.. Catron added to the motion of Mr.
Prichard's, that the bill be read the thir'
time, that it then lay on the president
table. Adopted.
Mr.. Dolan introduced, by unanimou
consent, c. B. No. "a, entitled Gan actt'
amend Sec. 2,447 of the Compiled Law
of the Territory of New Mexico for 1884.
Read the first time, the rules suspended
the bill read the second time by title, ant
on motion of Mr.. Dolan, referred to tn
committee on the judiciary.
Mr.. Prichard introduced G.. B. No. 81
entitled "An act to provide for constitu
tional convention, the formation of tn
state constitution and other purposes.
Mr.. Baca moved that the bill be trans
lated, 500 copies printed, in English an
Spanish each, and referred to the CON
mittee of the whole.
Mr.. Perea by unanimous consent move
that the name of the new state, to be ir
serted in this bill, be New Mexico. Adop
ed.
Mr.. Perea asked and was granted leav
to be absent the balance of the day.
Mr.. King introduced c. B. No. 50, er
titled can act to repeal an act amendator
to the charter of the town of Silver City
in the county of Grant, and for other pul
poses" Read the first time, the rule
suspended and read the second time an
OH motion OF Mr.. King referred to tn
committee on municipal and private COZ
porations.
Mr.. Rodey introduced C. B. No. 81, er
titled Gan act relating to proceedings /
civil cases" and the filing of the geners
issue.
Read the first and second time, and Of
motion OF Mr.. Rodey referred to the judi
ciary committee.
Mr.. Prichard, by unanimous consent
introduced G. B. No. 3S, entitled Gan &C
to amend section 200 of the Compiled
Laws of New Mexico" This bill definite
ly defines the boundary of the line be
tween San Miguel and Mora counties
Read the first and second time, and Oh
motion OF Mr.. Prichard referred to tn
committee on counties and county lines
Mr.. Rodey, by unanimous consent, IN
troduced G.. b. No. 80, entitled can &C
relating to tax suits" This bill prohibit
the attorney general or district attorney
commencing suits to collect taxes, ant
provides that the sheriff shall advertise
and sell property for the non-payment o
tax.
On motion Of Mr.. Rodey the bill wa
read the first time, the rules suspended
Ttdu tIlc Stl'OuN tlllle, anu iClCliCO w tu
judiciary committee.
On motion of Mr. Dolan the council I'D
journed to 10 a. m. tomorrow.
To-DAY's SESSION.
In the senate this morning Mr.. Fort
from the judiciary committee, reported
back G. B. No. 5, relating to imprson
ment of persons charged with crime Will
a substitute. The measure was read tire,
times and passed.
Mr.. King, from the committee on mines
and lands, reported back c. B. No. rs
establishing fence law in Lincoln coun
ty and recommended its passage. Repor
received and the measure laid on thu
presidents table.
Mr.. Prichard offered resolution re
questing the auditor and treasurer t.
make reports to the legislature withou
delay. Adopted.
Mr.. Fort introduced G.. B. No. 40, "Ar
act to repeal Sec. 2034 Compiled Laws
and for other purposes" Twice read anc
sent to the judiciary committee.
Mr.. King introduced c. B. No. Al, Gar
act to prohibit the burial OF dead along
the banks of running streams" To the
judiciary committee.
The bill to amend the fence law in Lin
coin county was taken up for its thirc
reading, and after a slight alteration o.
language, was referred to the judiciary
committee.
Adjourned to 80 p. m.
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