titled an act to amend Section 1848 of the Code of Iowa, approved January 24th, 1853. Also, A bill for an act to repeal Sections 2071 to 2882, inclusive, of the Code of Iowa. Mr. Guiberson Gave notice that on to-morrow or some subsequent day of the present session, he would introduce a bill for an act to provide for a more liberal stay of execution on judgments. Mr. Sprague, with leave, introduced House File No. 2, A bill for an act regulating the times of the District Courts in the 1st Judicial District, which was read a first time. Mr. Seevers Submitted the following report: The Committee to whom was referred the resolution of Mr. Mahony, in relation to newspapers for the members of this House, report that they are informed by the publishers of both papers issued in this city, that they each expect to publish full reports of the proceedings of the General Assembly. Your Committee recommend the adoption of the accompanying resolution. SEEVERS, MAHONY, Resolved, That the Chief Clerk subscribe for fifteen daily papers for each member or their equivalent in Tri-Weekly, SemiWeekly or Weekly papers, as each member may designate. Mr. Clark of Des Moines, Moved to amend the resolution by striking out the word "fifteen," and inserting "25." Which motion was lost. Mr. Clark of Des Moines, Moved to amend the resolution by striking out the word "fifteen, and inserting "20." The motion was not agreed to. Mr. Mahony Moved the previous question, and upon the question, "shall the main question now be put ?" The same was agreed to. The question then recurring upon the adoption of the report of the Committee it prevailed. On motion of Mr. Seevers, The Governor's Message was laid upon the table, and the accompanying documents referred to a Select Committee of three. The Chair appointed Messrs. Seevers, Jackson and Clune, said Committee. Mr. Wilson, with leave, introduced The following concurrent resolution, which upon his motion, was adopted: Resolved, That the House (The Senate concurring) will meet the Senate in Joint Convention, in the Hall of the House, at two o'clock P. M., on Wednesday, the 13th inst., for the purpose of canvassing the returns of the vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Mr. Anthony Moved that the House proceed to elect an Assistant Door Keeper, to take charge of the door of the Lobby. The motion was lost. Mr. Clark of Dubuque, Offered the following: Resolved, That a Committee on Federal Relations be appointed, and that said Committee shall be a Standing Committee, and appointed as other committees are appointed. Mr. Mahony Moved to refer the resolution to the committee on Rules. Which motion was lost. Mr. Wilson Moved to postpone the further consideration of the resolution. until to-morrow. Motion lost. The question then recurring upon the adoption of the resolution, it was not agreed to. On motion of Mr. Foster, The following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That a Committee of three be appointed to act in concert with a similar Committee of the Senate to make arrangements for the inauguration of the Governor. The Chair appointed Messrs. Foster, Cooley and Belknap said Committee. Mr. Mahony Offered the following resolution: Resolved, That a Committee of seven be appointed by the Chair, whose duty it shall be to report to the House such alterations of and amendments to existing laws as will make them conform to the new Constitution. On motion of Mr. Seevers The resolution was laid upon the table. TWO O'CLOCK, P. M. The House met pursuant to adjournment. Mr. Lundy Offered the following resolution, which, upon his motion, was adopted: Resolved, That the use of this Hall, for this evening, be tendered to the officers of the State Agricultural Society for the purpose of holding a public meeting. Message from the Senate, By their Secretary, Mr. Spencer: MR. SPEAKER: I am directed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has appointed Senators Kirkwood, Grinnell and Bailey a Committee on the part of the Senate to act in concert with the House Committee to make arrangements for the Inauguration of the Governor elect. I am also further directed to inform the House that the Senate has appointed Senators Cattell and Bailey a Committee on the part of the Senate to act with a similar Committee on the part of the House to report rules for the government of the General Assembly. I am also directed to inform the House that the Senate has appointed Senators Loughridge, Thompson and Johnston a Committee to confer with a similar Committee from the House in relation to the election of a Post Master by the General Assembly. I am also directed by the Senate to inform the House that the Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution of the House to go into Joint Convention for canvassing the votes for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. GEO. E. SPENCER, Mr. McCrary Offered the following: Resolved, That Joseph Huff, of Lee county, be chosen Assistant Door-Keeper of this House, with instructions to take charge of the lobby door and keep order in the lobby. The resolution was agreed to, whereupon Mr. Huff came forward and took the oath of office. Mr. Speaker Laid before the House a communication in writing from Clark Dunham in relation to the official acts of Thomas W. Claggett, Which was referred to the Committee heretofore appointed to report upon the same subject. On motion of Mr. Mahony The Sergeant-at-Arms was directed to provide seats in the Hall for the use of the Joint Convention of the two Houses. On motion of Mr. Wright The House took a recess of ten minutes. The House met. HALF PAST TWO O'CLOCK, P. M. On motion of Mr. Wright A Committee of two was appointed to inform the Senate that the House is now ready to meet the Senate in Joint Convention. Mr. Speaker Appointed Messrs. Wright and Clune said Committee. Mr. Wright, From the Committee, reported that they had discharged the duty assigned them. Whereupon the Senate, preceded by their President and Sergeant-at-Arms, entered the Hall of the House, and took their seats, (the President of the Senate acting as President of the Convention and the Chief Clerk of the House acting as Secretary.) The President announced the purpose of the Convention to be the opening and publishing of the votes cast at the last October election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Mr. Speaker appointed Mr. Carpenter as teller on the part of the House. Mr. President appointed Mr. Allen as teller on the part of the Senate. On motion of Mr. Mahony The roll of the Convention was called and the following gentlemen found to be absent, i. e.: Messrs. Brigham, Johnston of Wapello, Neal, Rankin, Stewart, Trimble, Alger, Bradley, Collins, Rankin and Sharp. The Speaker of the House of Representatives proceeded to open and publish the official abstract of votes for Governor and Lieuttenant Governor in the presence of the two Houses, when the tellers proceeded to duly canvass the same. Mr. Foster Moved a call of the House. The call being sustained, the Clerk proceeded to call the roll, whereupon, On motion of Mr. Jenkins, Further proceedings under the call were suspended. Mr. Clark, of Des Moines, Moved that the Joint Convention do now adjourn until nine o'clock to-morrow morning. Mr. Mahony Rose to a point of order. The Chair having decided the motion to be in order, Mr. Mahony Appealed from said decision. And upon the question, "Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the decision of the Convention," The yeas and nays were demanded and were as follows: Yeas 59, Nays 25. The yeas were, Messrs. Atkins, Brown, Cook, Cattell, Carter, Davis of Clinton, Davis of Polk, Foster of Washington, Grinnell, Jenkins, Kirkwood, Loughridge, McPherson, McCoy, Neal, Reed, Reiner, Rusch, Saunders, Sharraden, Warner, Bates, Bauder, Bennett, Beale, Casady, Clune, Collins, Cooley, Drummond, Dews, Davis of Union, Dewey, Foster of Powesheik, Gue, Guiberson, Johnston of Jones, Lambert, Lundy, Laney, Milliser, Moorman, McGrew, McCrary, Prentiss, Reitzel, Randolph, Streeter, Stewart, Scott, Sharp, Trumbull, Thompson of Scott, Waln, Wilson of Jefferson, and Mr. Shelledy-59. |