was referred a resolution instructing them to enquire into the expediency of repealing so much of the fifth section of the first article of an act establishing Justices Courts, and regulating proceedings therein, as declares that no Justice of the Peace shall have cognizance of any action against any rightful executor, or administrator, or corporation, have had the same under consideration, and reported that it is inexpedient to repeal the said law, and asked to be discharged from the further consideration thereof, and said committee was discharged accordingly. Mr. Coalter from the select committee to which was referred "A bill to amend an act entitled an act, respecting Attorney General and Circuit Attornies," reported in lieu thereof "A bill to amend an act, entitled "an act, respecting Attorney General and Circuit Attornies, approved January the 5th, 1835. Which bill was read a first time, and On motion of Mr. Noland, Committed to a committee of the whole House. Mr. Bowlin from the select committee to which was referred the pettion of sundry citizens of St. Louis, praying for the incorporation of a Turnpike Company," reported "A bill to incorporate the St. Louis Bellfountain Turnpike Com pany." Which was read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Thornton, The following resolution was adopted, "Resolved, That the bank bill shall be the standing order of the day for afternoon sessions until disposed of, until otherwise ordered by the House. On motion of Mr. Young, The following resolution was adopted," "Resolved, That the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to enquire into the expediency of so arranging the Judicial Circuits, as to save the Judges the necessity of crossing the Missouri river. "A bill amenditory to an act, entitled "an act, concerning slaves, approved March 19th, 1835. Was read a second time, and On motion of Mr. Gordon, Committed to a committee of the Whole House. "A bill to incorporate the South St. Louis Steam Ferry Compa ny." Was read the second time, and On motion of Mr. Bowlin, Referred to a committee of the Whole House. "A bill to incorporate the Central Fire Company of the City of St Louis," Was read a second time, and Committed to a committee of the Whole House. "A bill supplemental to an act, entitled "an act, concerning evidence," Was read a second time, and On motion of Mr. Noland, It was committed to a committee of the whole House. "A bill supplemental to an act regulating executions," Was read a second time, and On motion of Mr. Turner, Was referred to a committee of the whole House. Mr. Fort from the joint committee on enrolled bills, reported That said committee had presented to the Governor for his approval, "An act to appropriate certain moneys due Benjamin Lawhead for printing." Also, "An act for the relief of Collectors, for the year 1836. "A bill declaring certain county Roads, a part of the state road, Was read a third time and passed. Ordered, that the title be "an act." The Speaker laid before the House the following communication from the Governor: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, } To the honorable, the House of Representatives of the State of Missouri, GENTLEMEN-I have this day approved and signed a bill, entitled "An act, to appropriate certain moneys due Benjamin Lawhead for printing. I have the honor to be with high respect, Your obedient servant, LILBURN W. BOGGS. "A bill to declare the assent of this state to the extension of the Western boundary, Was read a third time and passed. Ordered that the title of the bill be "an act." A resolution in favor of Lewis Franklin and others, Was read a third time and passed. The ayes and nays being desired by Mr. Fort, on the passage of this resolution, were as follows: Ayes-Messrs. Alford, Barnes, Blythe, Bowlin, Caldwell, Calvert, Clark, Coalter, Cravens of Madison, Cravens of Pettis, Doniphan, Edwards, Emmons, Fulkerson, Gray, Groom, Holliday, Holliway, Hunter, Jackson, Jeffreys, Sones, Kelly, Layton, McCausland, McGunnegle, Maupin, Minor, Monroe, Noland, Penn, Persell, Simmons, Smith of Clinton, Thomas, Thornton, Turner, Williams, Wilson of Barry, Wilson of Van Buren and Young-41. Nays-Messrs. Bradshaw, Brawley, Canole, Chambers, Davis, Ellison, Fort, Fewell, Gordon, Hancock, Head, Hutchison, King, Mar lin, Morris, Netherton, Price, Redman, Smith of Washington, Snyder, Taylor, Thompson, Watts, Wilkerson, Woodson, Woolfolk, Wright of Marion, Wright of Pike, and Wright of Warren-29. Messrs. Burns, Curle, Duncan, Stuart and Mr. Speaker, absent sick. Mr. Bay absent, with leave, and absent, Messrs. Alexander and Detchemendy. "A bill regulating the appointment of Collector for the county of St. Louis," Was read a third time and passed. Ordered that the title of the bill be "an act." On motion of Mr. Morris, The "bill supplementary to an act, concerning contracts and promises," was taken up. When he moved, To strike out "one hundred," wherever it occurs in the third line of the first section and insert in lieu thereof fifty. Mr. Fort called for a division of the question: When the question was put upon striking out the words "one hundred." Mr. Fort upon this question desired the ayes and nays, which were ordered, and. The question decided in the affirmative-Ayes 44. Nays 28. Ayes-Messrs. Allard, Blythe, Bowlin, Bradshaw, Brawley, Canole, Clark, Davis, Doniphan, Edwards, Ellison, Emmons, Fulkerson, Gray, Groom, Hancock, Head, Hunter, Hutchison, Jackson, Jeffries, Layton, McGunnegle, Marlin, Maupin, Minor, Monroe, Morris, Netherton, Noland, Penn, Price, Persell, Shannon, Snyder, Thomas, Thompson, Thornton, Turner, Wilkerson, Wilson of Barry, Wilson of Van Buren, Wright of Pike and Wright of Warren. Nays-Messrs. Alford, Barnes, Caldwell, Calvert, Chambers, Coalter, Cravens of Madison, Cravens of Pettis, Fort, Fewell, Gordon, Holliday, Holloway, Jones, Kelly, King, McCausland, Redman, Simmons, Smith of Clinton, Smith of Washington, Taylor, Watts, Williams, Woodson, Woolfolk, Wright of Marion and Young. Absent-Messrs. Burns, Curle, Duncan, Stuart and Mr. Speaker sick. Absent with leave-Mr. Bay. Absent-Messrs. Alexander and Detchemendy. On motion of Mr. Hunter, The bill together with the amendments, were indefinitely postponed. A message from the Senate by Mr. Brown. MR. SPEAKER-There has been introduced this day into the Senate, a bill of the following title: "A bill to organize the county of Macon.' The Senate has passed a bill from the House of Representatives, entitled, "An act to change the names of certain children therein named, and for other purposes." And also a bill from the House of Representatives, entitled "An act to incorporate the Marine Insurance Company of St. Louis" To which last bill, they have proposed an amendment in which they ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives. "A bill for the relief of John T. Cleaveland," Was taken up and read a third time-and On motion of Mr. Cravens of Pettis, Was recommitted to the committee on Claims. The resolution relative to the election of a Warden of the Penitentiary, was taken up. Mr. Monroe moved, To amend the same by striking out the word "ten," and inserting in lieu thereof, half after two. Which amendment was agreed to, and On motion of Mr. Thompson, The resolution together with the amendment, was laid upon the table. The Speaker pro tempore laid before the House, the following communication. To the honorable, the General Assembly CITY OF JEFFERSON, of the State of Missouri, } GENTLEMEN-The undersigned, electors of President and Vice President of the United States, from the 1st, 2d and 4th districts of the State of Missouri, have the honor, of representing to you now in session, that our colleague William Monroe, esq., elected from the third district of the state, has not appeared at the time and place prescribed by law for the meeting of the electors to give their votes. This information is communicated to you that you may adopt such measures as may be necessary and proper. Respectfully, your obedient servants, Which was read, and On motion of Mr. Fort, GEORGE F. BOLLINGER, The following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That the Senate be informed that the House of Representatives are now ready to meet the Senate in the Hall of the House of Representatives for the purpose of electing an elector, of President and Vice President of the United States, to supply the place of William Monroe, esq. one of the electors who is absent, and that the seats on the right of the Speaker's chair are set apart for their reception-and also to elect a Warden of the Penitentiary. "A bill to authorise the state Treasurer to receive the surplus revenue," Was taken up and read a second time, and Committed to a committee of the Whole House. "A bill providing for the pay of James B. Bowlin, for services rendered the state," Were taken up and read a third time and passed. Ordered that the title of the bill be "An act." A bill from the Senate "to define the boundary of Green county," The followling resolution was adopted. Resolved, That hereafter all resolutions or bills introduced for the purpose of drawing money out of the state Treasury, shall be accompanied by a report giving a brief statement of the nature of the claimants demand. A message from the Senate. MR. SPEAKER-The Senate have adopted the following resolution. Resolved, That the House of Representatives be informed that the Senate is now ready to go into the election of an elector. But the Senate is not prepared to go into the election of Warden of the Pententiary. "An engrossed bill from the Senate, entitled "An act, supplementary to an act, concerning dower," Was read a second time, and Committed to a committee of the Whole House. The Senate assembled in the Hall of the House of Representatives, after the hour of 2 o'clock, P. M., and the two Houses by joint ballot proceeded to elect an Elector of President and Vice President of the United States to fill the vacancy, happening by the absence of William Monroe, Esq., an Elector for this state in the third district, whereupon, Messrs. Major Horner and Abraham McClelland, were severally nominated, when the votes were thus: For Mr.Major Horner-Messrs. Campbell, Deguire, Goforth, Gorham, Jones of Cooper, Jones of Pike, Lee, Lucas, Rawlins, Robison, Thompson, Valle, Walsh and Weaver of the Senate-14. Messrs. Alford, Allard, Barnes, Bowlin, Brawley, Canole, Calvert, Clark, Coalter, Cravens of Madison, Cravens of Pettis, Detchemendy, Edwards, Ellison, Emmons, Fort, Fewell, Gordon, Groom, Head, Holliday, Holloway, Hunter, Hutchison, Jackson, Kelly, Layton, Minor, Monroe, Morris, Netherton, Persell, Redman, Shannon, Simmons, Smith of Washington, Snyder, Thomas, Thompson, Turner, Watts, Williams, Woodson, Wright of Pike, and Wright of Warren, of the House of Representatives—45. Ꭱ |