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On motion of Mr. Mayhugh, the Sergeant-at-Arms was directed to procure wrapping paper for the paper-folder.

On motion of Mr. Wright, at 12 o'clock 10 minutes P.M. the House adjourned.

Attest-A. WHITFORD,

Clerk.

Approved.

D. O. ADKISON,

Speaker.

EIGHTH DAY.

MONDAY, January 11th, 1869.

House met pursuant to adjournment.

Mr. Speaker in the chair.

Roll called.

All present, except Messrs. Gray and Welch.

Mr. Burson asked leave of absence for Mr. Welch for one day.
Leave granted.

Mr. Lammon asked leave of absence for Mr. Gray for one day.
Leave granted.

Journal of Thursday, January 7th, read and approved.

The Select Committee on Official Reports were granted further time to report.

By Mr. Scott:

RESOLUTIONS.

Resolved, That the Speaker of the House is hereby authorized and directed to appoint a Committee to consist of five on Swamp and Overflowed Lands. Adopted.

By Mr. Anderson:

Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms be and is hereby instructed to place on the desk of each member of the House two copies of each and every bill that may have been ordered printed by the House as soon as such bills come into his hands, and that he be instructed to leave three copies of the same in the office of the Secretary of State.

Adopted.

By Mr. Mayhugh:

Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms be directed to purchase a new clock for the use of the Assembly.

Adopted.

By Mr. Mayhugh:

Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms be authorized to purchase one dozen chairs for the accommodation of lady visitors, Senators, State officers, and such other persons as may be invited within the bar of the House.

Adopted.

NOTICES.

Mr. Tennant gave notice that he would on an early day introduce a series of joint resolutions in relation to David E. Buel, Commissioner from the State of Nevada to the Paris Exposition.

Mr. Burlingame gave notice that he would on some future day introduce a bill entitled "An Act providing for a Digest of the Laws of the State of Nevada."

Mr. Moulton gave notice that he would on some future day introduce a bill entitled "An Act to amend 'An Act to Create a Board of County Commissioners in the several Counties of this State and to define their Duties and Powers,' approved March 8th, 1865."

Also, gave notice that he would on some future day ask leave to introduce a bill entitled "An Act to Protect the Rights of Stockholders in Mines and Mining Claims."

Mr. Moody gave notice that he would on some future day introduce a bill to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act to provide Revenue for the Support of the Government of the State of Nevada,' approved March 9th, 1865," as amended by an Act entitled "An Act to provide Revenue for the Support of the Government of the State of Nevada," approved March 9th, 1865; approved February 24th, 1866.

Mr. Lammon gave notice that he would on some future day ask leave to introduce a bill entitled "An Act prescribing Rules and Regulations for the Execution of the Trust arising under the Act of Congress entitled 'An Act for the Relief of the Inhabitants of Cities and Towns upon the Public Lands.'"

Mr. King gave notice that he would on some future day introduce a bill entitled "An Act for the purpose of placing the Finances of Lyon County upon a permanent Cash Basis, and to provide for the payment of the Outstanding Indebtedness of the said County."

Mr. Shakspere gave notice that he would on some future day ask leave to introduce a bill amendatory of an Act entitled "An Act to provide Revenue for the Support of the Government of the State of Nevada," approved April 2d, 1867.

Mr. Burson gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce a bill entitled "An Act supplemental to an Act entitled 'An Act granting to certain persons the right to construct a Railroad from the Western to the Eastern Boundary of the State of Nevada.'

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Mr. Mayhugh gave notice that he would on some future day ask leave to introduce a bill entitled "An Act to provide for the better observance of the Sabbath Day."

Also, gave notice that he would on some future day ask leave to introduce a bill entitled "An Act to repeal 'An Act creating the office of Coroner in the County of Storey and Defining his Duties.'"

Also, gave notice that he would on some future day ask leave to introduce a bill entitled "An Act to provide Revenue for the Support of the Government by the imposition of a Tax upon all Dogs within this State, and also by the imposition of a Special Tax upon a certain class of persons for Revenue Purposes, the proceeds of which shall be set apart in a separate fund to be known as the Legislative Fund."

Mr. Shakspere gave notice that he would on some future day introduce a memorial and joint resolution relative to the claims of the State of Nevada against the General Government.

Mr. Burlingame, pursuant to notice, introduced Assembly Bill No. 5, entitled "An Act to amend Section 7, Chapter 89, of the Laws of 1866."

Read first time; rules suspended; read second time by title, and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Mr. Woodworth, pursuant to notice, introduced Assembly Bill No. 6, entitled 'An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act to amend an Act of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Nevada,' approved November 5th, 1861, entitled "An Act concerning Conveyances, approved March 11th, 1867.'"

Read first time; rules suspended; read second time by title, and referred to Judiciary Committee.

Mr. Woodworth, pursuant to notice, introduced Assembly Bill No. 7, entitled "An Act for the Relief of C. S. Varian."

Read first time; rules suspended; read second time by title, and referred to the Humboldt delegation.

Mr. Mayhugh, pursuant to notice, introduced Assembly Bill No. 8, entitled "An Act to Protect Agriculture and to prevent Trespassing upon Private Property."

Read first time; rules suspended; read second time by title, ordered printed, and referred to Committee on Agriculture.

Mr. Moulton, pursuant to notice, introduced Assembly Bill No. 9, entitled "An Act to repeal 'An Act in relation to Public Highways." "

Read first time; rules suspended; read second time by title, and referred to Committee on Corporations.

Mr. Scott, pursuant to notice, introduced Assembly Bill No. 10, entitled "An Act to create a Board of Commissioners to examine and report upon the amount of just Claims existing for Losses sustained by Indian Depredations in Humboldt County in this State, in the years 1867 and 1868."

Read first time; rules suspended; read second time by title, and referred to Committee on Military and Indian Affairs.

COMMUNICATION FROM SECRETARY OF STATE.

To the Assembly of Nevada:

CARSON CITY, January 9th, 1869.

GENTLEMEN:--I have the honor to transmit herewith Assembly Bill (no number) entitled "An Act to create certain Funds," approved March 28th, 1867, together with the objections of the Governor thereto, filed in my office April 9th, 1867, which bill was passed at the last session, and which the Governor was prevented in returning by the final adjournment of the Legislature.

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On motion, the reading of the veto message of the Governor accompanying the above bill was dispensed with and bill and message laid on the table.

On motion of Mr. Corbett, Senate Messages were taken up.

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE.

CARSON CITY, January 11th, 1869.

To the Hon. the Assembly:

I have the honor to herewith transmit Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9, adopted by the Senate this day, relating to printing rules.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9.

Read and laid on the table temporarily.

Also, that Messrs. Monroe, Gray, and Brown have been appointed a Standing Committee on Rules and Joint Rules in the Senate.

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Mr. Speaker announced the appointment of the following Committees:

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