Mr. Turner gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to legalize the returns of taxes for the county of Shiawassee, for the year 1867. Mr. Jenks gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to authorize any of the townships or cities of the counties of St. Clair, Lapeer, Genesee and Shiawassee, to pledge their credit in aid of the construction of a railroad from Port Huron, to some point on the line of the Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad, in the county of Shiawassee, approved March 18th, 1865." Mr. Peirce gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend section 5654, of the compiled laws, relating to the fees of jurors. Mr. Boies gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend act No. 266, of the laws of 1867, entitled "an act to revise the charter of the village of Hudson." Mr. T. G. Smith gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend sections 1, 2, 3 and 4, of “An act to authorize either or all of the townships, cities and villages of the counties of Macomb, Oakland, Livingston, Ingham, Eaton, Barry, Allegan, Van Buren and Berrien, to loan money and pledge their credit, or raise money by tax, to aid in the construction of a railroad from Ridgeway, in the county of Macomb, on the Grand Trunk Railway, by the way of the city of Lansing, to the village of St. Joseph, and from thence to the Indiana State line, approved March 15, 1865," and to add thereto three new sections, to stand as sections 5, 6 and 7. Mr. Koon gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to provide for fixing the time for holding the circuit court in the 12th judicial district. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS. Mr. Morton, previous notice having been given, and leave being granted, introduced A bill to amend section 1961 of the compiled laws, being section 17, of an act to provide for the incorporation of railroad companies. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, and referred to the committee on railroads. Mr. Peirce, previous notice having been given, and leave being granted, introduced A bill to amend section 5646 of the compiled laws, being section 10, of chapter one hundred and fifty, of the revised statutes of 1846, relative to the fees of witnesses. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Mason, previous notice having been given, and leave being granted, introduced A bill to amend chapter 95 of the compiled laws, by extending to executors and administrators, power over land contracts in certain cases. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, and referred to the committee on the judiciary. On motion of Mr. Bonine, The Senate adjourned. Lansing, Monday, January 11, 1869. The Senate was called to order by the President, at 10 o'clock A. M. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Straub. Roll called: a quorum present. Mr. Peirce asked, and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Norris, until to-morrow. Mr. Peirce asked and obtained leave of absence for the Sergeant-at-Arms, until to-morrow. The Secretary announced that he had presented the following joint resolutions to the Governor, under the rules: Joint resolutions asking the Congress of the United States to pass the tariff bill, now pending in the Senate, for the relief of copper mining. The President announced the following communication: SIR-As required by its charter, I have the honor to transmit herewith, a statement of the condition of this office, on the 31st of December last. Very Respectfully, Your Ob't Serv't, A. H. ADAMS. To the Hon. President of the Senate. Condition of the Detroit Savings' Fund Institute, Dec. 31, 1868. Alexander H. Adams, of said county, being duly sworn, says that he is the cashier of the Detroit Savings' Fund Institute; that the foregoing statement of the condition of said Institute is true and correct. A. H. ADAMS. Sworn and subscribed before me, this 9th day of January, 1869. MARCUS F. DOW, Notary Public, Wayne county, Michigan. The communication was laid on the table. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS. By Mr. Morton: petition of A. Strong and 136 others, asking for the enactment of a law to prevent the destruction of muskrats, in one of the lake marshes of Monroe county. Referred to the committee on State affairs. By Mr. Rich: petition of A. F. Carr, Albert Williams, Mrs. C. O. Thompson, Miss May Thayer and 490 others, citizens of Ionia county, asking for an amendment of the Constition so as to secure "The Right of Suffrage" to women, upon equal terms with men. Referred to the committee on the judiciary. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. By the committee on incorporations: The committee on incorporations, to whom was referred A bill to extend the boundaries and to grant a new charter to the village of Quincy, Respectfully report that they have had the same under consideration, and have directed me to report the same back to the Senate, without amendment, and recommend that the bill do pass, and ask to be discharged from the further consideration of the subject. P. DEAN WARNER, Chairman. Report accepted and committee discharged. On motion of Mr. Warner, The bill was placed on the order of third reading. By the committee on railroads: The committee on railroads, to whom was referred A bill to amend act No. 324, of the session laws of 1865, entitled "An act to authorize the several townships in the counties of Ingham, Clinton, Eaton and Ionia, to pledge their credit, to raise by tax, or borrow money, to aid in the construction of a railroad from the village of Ionia, in Ionia county, to the city of Lansing, in the county of Ingham," Respectfully report that they have had the same under consideration, and have directed me to report the same back to the Senate, without amendment, and recommend that it do pass, and ask to be discharged from the further consideration of the subject. J. C. FITZGERALD, Chairman. Report accepted and committee discharged. The bill was ordered printed, referred to the committee of the whole, and placed on the general order. MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES. Mr. Jones gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to re-organize the second judicial circuit, and to create the fifteenth judicial district. |