Mr. Doom gave notice of a bill to incorporate Rock Bluff city. Also, Of a bill to authorize Thomas Patterson to erect a mill dam across Rock creek. Mr. Davis of Cass gave notice of a bill to authorize George W. Hunt to keep a mill dam across the south branch of Weeping Water. Also, Of a bill entitled "Fences." Also, Of a bill to authorize each commissioner's district to elect its own County Commissioner. Mr. Bramble, on leave, introduced H. B. No. 36, "A bill for an act to incorporate the Ionia Town and Ferry Company," Which was read first time. Mr. Bramble, on leave, also introduced H. B. No. 37, "A bill for an act to authorize John H. S. Grove and Charles F. Putnam to run a ferry across the Missouri river at Ponca landing, Dakota county." Read first time. Mr. Kline gave notice of a bill to authorize persons owning improvements to place gates across the public highways. Also, Of a bill to prevent trespassing on timber lands. Mr. Daily, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report: Your committee, to whom was referred H. B. No. 6, "A bill for the collection of the revenue," Beg leave to report a new bill as a substitute. Your committee would submit, that to arrange a Revenue Bill, so as to work smoothly, without clashing, is perhaps the most difficult duty required in the formation of a new code of laws; and though your committee have used great care, they are by no means certain that the bill reported is without fault, and on account of its importance, would ask of the House its most careful consideration, and to that end would recommend that the bill be laid on the table to be printed. On motion of Mr. Gwyer, S. G. DAILY, Chairman, J. H. SEYMOUR, WM. C. FLEMING. The report was accepted, and the bill ordered printed. On motion of Mr. Marquette, Businesss on the Speaker's table was taken up. C. B. No. 61, "An act to change the county seat of Cuming county," Was read a first and second time, and referred to a special committee of three, consisting of Messrs. De Puy, Roeder, and Kline. C. B. No. 19, "A bill for an act to change the style of the enacting clause of the laws," Was read first time. C. B. No. 65, "A bill to incorporate the town of North Bend, Dixon county, N. T.," Was read a first and second time, and referred to Committee on Corporations. C. B. No. 66, "An act to incorporate the town of Wacapana, in Cedar county, N. T.," Was read a first and second time, and referred to same committee. C. B. No. 59, "A bill for an act to change the time of convening the Legislative Assembly," Was read second time, and referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections. H. B. No. 10, "A bill for an act to create a lien in favor of mechanics and others in certain cases," Was taken up, and On motion of Mr. Gwyer, The House concurred in the amendment to the bill, proposed by the Council. Mr. Mason gave notice of a bill for an act for the relief of sureties and bail in certain cases. H. B. No. 23, "A bill to exempt a homestead and certain other property from forced sale," Was read second time. Mr. Stewart moved that the House go into Committee of the Whole for the further consideration of the bill. Carried, and House went into Committee of the Whole, Mr. Stewart in the Chair. After some time spent therein, the committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again. On motion of Mr. Clayes, The House took a recess until 2 o'clock P. M. 2 o'clock P. M. The Speaker having called the House to order, Mr. Rankin gave notice of a bill entitled "An act to amend an act relative to district courts." Mr. Steinberger moved that the House go into Committee of the Whole for the further consideration of H. B. No. 23, A bill to exempt a homestead and certain other property from forced sale." Carried, and The House went into Committee of the Whole, Mr. Stewart in the Chair. After some time spent therein, the committee rose and by its chairman reported progress, and asked leave to sit again. Mr. Clayes moved that the bill be referred to a select committee of five, with instructions to report on to-morrow morning. Mr. Rankin moved to adjourn. Lost. Question on the motion to refer to a select committee. The Chair appointed as such Committee-Messrs. Clayes, Gwyer, Steele, Kline and Rankin. Mr. Wasson gave notice of a bill to dissolve the bonds of matrimony between James Pickens and Martha Pickens, Also, Of a bill to locate a territorial road from Wyoming, in Otoe county, to a point on Salt creek, Also, Of a bill to locate a territorial road from Nebraska city to Plattsmouth. The following communication from the Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk was read: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Oct. 13, 1858. } Mr. Speaker: In accordance with the resolution of the House, empowering me to appoint an assistant engrossing and enrolling clerk, I have this day appointed Mr. O. C. Burnham. I am instructed to inform your honorable body that the Council has passed C. B. No. 67, "A bill for an act to incorporate the Nemaha Valley insurance company," Also, C. B. No. 54, "An act to incorporate the Cedar Hill Cemetery company, of Omaha city," Also, C. B. No. 82, "A bill for an act to fix the times of holding courts in the counties comprising the third judicial district," And the concurrence of the House is respectfully requested. I have also to inform you that the Council has concurred in the amendments of the House to C. B. No. 9, "A bill for an act to establish a territorial board of agriculture," And that Messrs. Reeves and Porter have been appointed to act as committee of conference on the part of the Council in relation to the amendments to C. B. No. 13, "A bill for an act to amend an act entitled an act for locating, opening, repairing and changing county roads, approved January 26, 1856." Mr. Daily on leave introduced S. M. CURRAN, Chief Clerk. H. B. No. 38, "Joint resolution in relation to the extension of the time of pre-empting lands, on certain conditions," Which was read a first and second time, and referred to Committee on Federal relations. Mr. Lee on leave introduced H. B. No. 39, "A bill for an act to restrain sheep and swine from running at large in Cass, Otoe, Nemaha, Richardson and Pawnee counties." Read first and second time, and referred to select committee, consisting of Messrs. Lee, Daily, Davis of Cass, and Dean. Mr. Mason, on leave, introduced H. B. No. 40, "An act for the encouragement and protection of live fence," Which was read first and second time and referred to Committee on Agriculture. Mr. Mason, on leave, also introduced H. B. No. 41, "An act for the preservation and safe keeping of the journals of the Council and House of Representatives of the Territory of Nebraska," Read a first and second time and referred to Committee on Accounts and Expenditures. The same gentleman, on leave, also introduced H. B. No. 42, "An act for the regulation of county jails," Read first and second time and referred to Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Wasson, on leave, introduced H. B. No. 43, "A bill for an act to dissolve the bonds of matrimony between James Pickens and Martha Pickens." Read first and second time and referred to Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Noel, from Committee on Engrossed and Enrolled Bills, reported that H. B. No. 13, "An act to authorize citizens to view the public records," and H. B. No. 18, "An act regulating the salaries of the Territorial Auditor and Treasurer," Had this day been laid before the Governor for his approval or rejection. Mr. Davis of Cass, on leave, introduced H. B. No. 44, "A bill to authorize G. W. Hunt to keep a mill dam across the south branch of Weeping Water," Which was read first and second time, and referred to Committee on Corporations. Mr. Doom, on leave, introduced H. B. No. 45, "A bill to authorize Thos. Patterson to erect a dam across Rock creek," Which was read first and second time, and referred to Committee on Internal Improvements. Mr. Doom, on leave, also introduced H. B. No. 46, "A bill to incorporate Rock Bluffs city," Which was read first and second time, and referred to Committee on Corporations. ୮ The following message from the Executive was received: EXECUTIVE OFFICE, N. T., } Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Governor to inform the House that he has this day signed and approved H. B. No. 18, "An act relating to the salaries of the Territorial Auditor and Treasurer." Also, H. B. No. 13, "An act to authorize citizens to view the public records," J. MCCONIHE, Private Secretary. Mr. Steele presented a petition in relation to a ferry at Columbus. Which was read and referred to a select committee, consisting of Messrs. De Puy, Briggs and Steele. Mr. Dean gave notice of a bill to incorporate Pawnee city in Pawnee county. Mr. Roeder, on leave, introduced H. B. No. 47, "A bill to incorporate the town of West Point, in Cuming county," Which was read first and second time, and referred to Committee on County Seats and County Boundaries. Mr. Bramble, on leave, introduced H. B. No. 48, "A bill for an act to locate a terrtiorial road from Ponca, Dakota county, to Pacific city on the Running Water river," Which was read first and second time, and referred to Committee on Roads. |
