bill in the House, which are in these words: "and the said McCarty was honestly mistaken as to the time," which was agreed to. And the question then being, shall the bill together with the amendment pass? Was decided in the affirmative. A message from the Senate by Mr. Brown. MR. SPEAKER-The Senate has receded from their first amendment to the resolution to authorize the Warden of the Penitentiary to employ an overseer and guard. There has been introduced into the Senate a joint resolution to appoint a committee of five on the part of the Senate to co-operate with such committee as may be appointed on the part of the House, to lay off the state into convenient and suitable Judicial circuits. Mr. Watts introduced the following resolution. Resolved, That the committee on elections be instructed to inquire into the expediency of so amending the law in relation to elections, that the state be divided into districts for the purpose of electing representatives to the Congress of the United States, and that the Missouri river be the line as far as practicable. Which On motion of Mr. Noland, Was ordered to lay upon the table. On motion of Mr. Fort The House resolved itself into a committee of the Whole, on the orders of the day, Mr. Noland in the chair, and having spent some time therein, rose and their chairman reported that the committee have had under consideration "A bill for the relief of Andrew Ramsey," and Recommend to the House, that the bill and the accompanying documents be referred to a select committee, with instructions to report thereon to the House, which report was agreed to, and Messrs. Doniphan, Noland and McCausland, were appointed that committee. On motion of Mr. Watts, the following resolution was adopted. Resolved, By the House, the Senate concurring therein, that the Secretary of State be requested to deliver to the joint committee on printing, all bids delivered to him for the printing of the present session." Mr. Woolfolk submitted the following resolution, which was rejected. Resolved, that the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of increasing the fees of Constables." Mr. Young from the joint committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that said committee had presented to the Governor for his approval, a bill entitled, "An act to incorporate the Marine Insurance company of St. Louis." On motion of Mr. Edwards, The following resolution was adopted Resolved That the committee on Internal Improvements be instructed to inquire into the expediency of granting a charter, for the construction of a Rail Road from Caledonia in the county of Washington, by way of Massey's Iron Works and Jefferson city to Boonville, with a view of ultimately extending said road to the western boundary of the state. On motion of Mr. Price, The House resolved itself into a committee of the Whole, Mr. Hunter in the chair, and having spent some time therein, rose, and their chairman reported, that said committee had had under consideration, "A bill to charter the Union bank of the State of Missouri," and Had made made some progress therein and ask leave to sit again, which was granted by the House, and On motion The House adjourned. WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 14, 1836. The House met pursuant to adjournment. Corbin Alexander, esq. a member of the House from the county of St. Francois appeared, produced his credentials, was qualified and took his seat. Mr. Edwards presented the petition of Granville P. Thomas, praying compensation for extra work by him done upon the Governor's House, and On his motion, The reading of the same was dispensed with, and it was referred to the committee on Claims. Mr. Wright of Pike from the committee on Internal Improvoments to which was referred so much of the Governor's message as relates to Internal Improvements, and to which was also referred a resolution directing an inquiry into the propriety of employing a Geologist for this state reported, "A bill to provide for a general system of Internal Improvement in the state of Missouri," Which was read the first time and ordered to a second reading. Mr. Young from the joint committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as truly enrolled "A joint resolution authorising the Warden of the Penitentiary, to employ an overseer and guards. Which was signed by the Speaker of the House and transmitted to the Senate. Mr. Cravens of Pettis pursuant to notice, leave being given, introduced, "A memorial on the subject of land patents and field notes," Which was read the first time and ordered to a second reading. Mr. Cravens of Pettis introduced the following resolution. Resolved, That the committee on elections be instructed to inquire into the expediency of so changing the manner of holding elections, that each general election shall hereafter be held at the county seats only, and that said election continue at least three days. Which was rejected. Mr. 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 of the following title to-wit: "An act to incorporate the Marine Insurance Company of St. Louis." I have the honor to be, with high respect, Your obedient serv't. LILBURN W. BOGGS. "A bill to incorporate the Southern Rail Road Company of Missouri," Was read a second time, and On motion of Mr. Fort, Referred to a committee of the Whole House, and On motion of Mr. Thornton, Ordered to be printed. "A bill to incorporate the Marion city and Missouri Rail Road Company," Was read a second time, and On motion of Mr. Wright of Marion, Committeed to a committee of the Whole House. "A bill to incorporate the St. Louis Hotel Company of the city of St. Louis." Was read a second time, and On motion of Mr. McGunnegle, Committed to a committee of the Whole House. "A bill supplementary to an act entitled an act to provide for levying, assessing and collecting the state and county taxes," Was read a second time, and On motion of Mr. Fort, Committed to the committee of the Whole House. "A bill for the relief of Anderson Martin, late collector of Ray county," Was read a second time, and On motion of Mr. Thornton, Ordered to be engrossed, and read a third time. "A bill amendatory to an act entitled "An act, to restrain intercourse with Indians, approved, March 9th, 1835." Was read a second time, when On motion of Mr. Monroe, It was considered as engrossed, and read a third time and passed. "A bill to incorporate the South St. Louis Steam Ferry Company." Was read a third time and passed. The Speaker laid before the House, the following communication from the Governor: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF JEFFERSON, To the honorable, the House of Representatives, of the State of Missouri: GENTLEMEN-I have this day approved and signed bills of the following titles to-wit: "An act to provide for the collection of the revenue for the county of St. Louis." "A joint resolution to pay certain moneys to Garrard Long, Lewis Franklin and others" therein mentioned. "An act providing for the pay of James B. Bowlin, for services rendered the state," and "An act to change the names of certain children therein mentioned, and for other purposes. Most respectfully, Your obedient servant, LILBURN W. BOGGS. Mr. Young, from the joint committee on enrolled bills, reported, that said committee had presented to the Governor for his approval, "A joint resolution, authorising the Warden of the Penitentiary to employ an overseer and guard.' Ôn motion of Mr. Barnes, The remonstrance of sundry citizens of Lewis county, against being attached to the county of Clark, Was taken up, and With leave the same was withdrawn. Mr. Watts, from the select committee to which was referred, "A bill to legalize the sale of the township School Lands,” reported the same with an amendment, which amendment was agreed to, and Ordered to be engrossed, and read a third time. Mr. Wright of Warren, introduced the following resolution, U Which was adopted, to wit: "Resolved, That the House meet at 9 o'clock, A. M., and after 2 o'clock, P. M., until otherwise ordered. Mr. Davis gave notice, that he would on Tuesday next, ask leave to introduce "A bill to incorporate the Cape Girardeau Insurance Company." Message from the Senate by Mr. Brown. MR. SPEAKER-The Senate have this day passed the following bills: "A bill entitled "an act, to establish an Academy in the town of Liberty." "A bill entitled "an act, for the relief of the heirs of Finis W. Shannon, deceased, and the guardians of the said heirs." "A bill entitled "an act, to authorise James A. Crump and others, to keep a Ferry at the City of Jefferson," and "A bill entitled "an act, for the relief of Ezra Fox." All of which are herewith submitted. They have also passed the following bills which originated in the House of Representatives. "A bill entitled "an act, for the relief of John T. Cleveland." "A bill entitled "an act, declaring certain county roads, a part of the state road." "A bill entitled "an act, to provide that an act entitled an act, to provide for the sale of Township School Lands, in Saline and other counties, be made applicable to Lafayette and other counties," and "A bill entitled "an act, for the relief of Edwin Swink," and also "A bill entitled "an act, to declare the assent of this state, to the extension of the Western boundary." The Senate have agreed to the amendment made by the House of Representatives, to "a memorial to Congress, on the subject of preemption rights to actual settlers on the public lands," and have disagreed to the amendment of the House, to "A bill for the relief of Joseph McCarty," Which is here with returned for the re-consideration of the House of Representatives. On motion of Mr. McGunnegle, The bill to authorise the State Treasurer to receive the surplus revenue; was taken up, when Mr. Noland offered to amend the bill by way of preamble as follows: "Whereas, By an act of Congress, approved June twenty-third, eighteen hundred and thirty-six; it is provided among other things, that portions of the surplus revenue shall be deposited among the several states of the Union, in proportion to the representation of each of the states, in both branches of Congress, and Whereas, The General Assembly in accepting her portion of the surplus revenue upon deposit, are unwilling that this act should be |