February 15, 1859, in relation to insurance companies of other States. Mr. Howell gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to regulate the interest on money; Also, A bill giving to laborers and lumbermen a lien for wages and value on ünmanufactured lumber. Mr. Joy gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A biil to confirm deeds and instruments intended for the conveyance of real estate in certain cases; Also, A bill to amend chapter one hundred and sixty-four (164) of the compiled laws, entitled "of the limitations of actions relating to real property;" Also, A bill to authorize the Fort street Presbyterian church of Detroit, to receive and hold certain real estate for the purposes therein set forth. Mr. Gilbert gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend section 9, of chapter 17, of title 8, of the compiled laws of 1857, as amended by an act approved February 7th, 1859, exempting certain property from taxation. Mr. Gilbert gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to restore to the general fund the unexpended balance of the fund appropriated by the last legislature in aid of Gratiot and other counties. On motion of Mr. Ramsdell, it was Resolved, That the Clerk be instructed to supply the Governor and each of the State officers, and our Senators and Representatives in Congress, each with a copy of the Daily Journal of this House, from the commencement of the present session. Mr. Lockwood, pursuant to previous notice, asked and obtained leave to introduce A bill in relation to levies of executions on real estate. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, and referred to the judiciary committee. Mr. Pringle, previous notice having been given, and leave being granted, introduced A bill to amend section 44, of chapter 65, of the revised statutes of 1846, (compiled laws, vol. 2, sec. 2763.) The bill was read a first and second time by its title and referred to the judiciary committee. Mr. Lockwood, previous notice having been given and leave being granted, introduced A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide for the incorporation of railroad companies," approved February 12, 1855. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, and referred to the committee on banks and incorporations. Mr. Shank offered the following: Resolved, That the State Printers be directed to print one thousand copies of the annual reports of the Inspectors of the State Prison, of the State Reform School, Commissioner of the State Land Office, and Auditor General. On motion of Mr. Howell, The resolution was laid on the table. Mr. Hill offered the following: Resolved, That the rules of the House be amended by adding to the standing committees of the House, one on "Salt Interest." On motion of Mr. Lockwood, The resolution was referred to the committee on rules and joint rules. Mr. Henderson gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill amending the statutes providing for the admission of attorneys to the bar. Mr. J. B. Wilson gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend act No. 165, of the session laws of 1857, to provide for the laying out and establishing a State Road in the county of Lapeer. Mr. Peterson gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to encourage emigration to this State. On motion of Mr. Wallin, it was Resolved, That the use of this hall be tendered to Alonzo Hyde, for the purpose of delivering a temperance lecture, on Wednesday evening next. Mr. Howell moved to take from the table the resolution offered by Mr. Shank, relative to the printing of annual reports of State officers. Which motion was adopted. Mr. Howell moved to strike out " one thousand." Which motion was adopted. Mr. Childs moved to insert "two thousand." Mr. Kelsey moved to insert "twelve hundred." Mr. Foote moved to insert "twenty-five hundred." The motion to insert twenty-five hundred was adopted. The resolution, as amended, was then adopted. Mr. Riley moved to take from the table the resolution in regard to the daily sessions of this House. Which motion was adopted. Mr. Joy moved the following as a substitute: Resolved, That until the further order of the House there shall be but one session a day, and that when the House adjourn each day it shall be until ten o'clock of the forenoon of the next business day. Which motion was adopted. The question recurring upon the adoption of the resolution as amended by the substitute, the same was adopted. Mr. Phelps gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend the existing laws so as to prohibit the exer cise by Justices of the Peace, within the jurisdiction of the common council of the city of Detroit for sanitary purposes, of the powers and duties of county coroners. Mr. Atwood offered the following: Resolved, That House rule No. 5, be and the same is hereby amended so as to read as follows: "The yeas and nays of the members of the House on any question, shall be entered on the journal at the request of one-tenth of the members elected." Which, On motion of Mr. Sessions, Was referred to the committe on rules and joint rules. On motion of Mr. Sessions, it was Reolved, That the clerk cause to be printed, as soon as practicable, a list of the standing committees for the use of the House. The Speaker announced the following, which was ordered printed in the jourual: Condition of the Detroit Savings Fund Institute, December 31, county,)....... $120,523 11 ... 23,290 00 Mortgages, (property in city of Detroit and Wayne Office furniture and safe, 36,077 85 1,052 65 $180,943 61 CASH. Alexander H. Adams, of said county, being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that he is the cashier of the Detroit Savings Fund Institute, and as such is acquainted with the affairs and condition of said Institute; that the foregoing statement is a true report of all the funds and investments of said Institute. A. H. ADAMS. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3d day of January, 1861. HOBART MILLER, Notary Public, Wayne Co., Mich. By unanimous consent, the Speaker announced the following MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE. SENATE CHAMBER, To the Speaker of the House of Representatives: } SIR-I am instructed to transmit to the House the following resolution, which has passed the Senate, and in which the concurrence of the House is respectfully asked: Resolved, (the House of Representatives concurring,) That a joint committee of two from the Senate and three from the House, be appointed to investigate the Treasury Department of this State, and the official acts of John McKinney, late State 'reasurer, and that said committee have full power to send for persons and papers; and that they be requested to report thereon, with such expedition as their duties will permit. Very respectfully, On motion of Mr. Howell, A. B. TURNER, The House concurred in the adoption of the resolution. |