made to defray its expenses; yet inasmuch as doubts are entertained whether there can be a session of the Legislature without the concurrence of the Governor, we deem it expedient that the present session of the Legislature be adjourned without day. Mr. Hamilton moved to amend the same by striking out the words "there can be a session of the Legislature,” and inserting in place thereof the words "any law can be enacted.” Which amendment was agreed to. Mr. Hamilton then moved further to amend the resolution by striking out all after the word "expedient" to the end of the resolution And pending the question on this motion, and On motion of Mr. Darling, Ordered, That the resolution be laid on the table. The House adjourned until 6 1.2 o'clock, P. M. HALF PAST SIX O'CLOCK, P. M. On motion of Mr. Darling, The House proceeded to the further consideration of the re. solutions from the Council reported by the joint committee appointed to inquire into the legality of holding a session of the Legislative Assembly at the present time. And the question pending, being on the motion of Mr. Hamilton, to amend the second of said resolutions, by striking there. from all after the word "expedient," the same was put and de. termined in the affirmative. A message from the Council by the Secretary thereof: "Mr. Speaker-The Council have unanimously concurred with the House of Representatives in the passage of a joint re. solution for the appointment of a committee to draft a memori. al praying for the removal of His Excellency James D. Doty, and have appointed Messrs. Whiton, Baker and Rountree, a committee on their part." Mr. Hamilton then moved further to amend the second resolution by adding after the word "expedient," the words "when the Legislature adjourn that it adjourn until the last Monday in January, 1843, in order to enable the President or the Congress. of the United States to take some action with a view of relieving the embarrassed state of the Territory." The amendment was agreed to, and the resolution as amended was adopted. And the third resolution having been read, which is as follows: Resolved, That the conduct of the Governor in refusing to meet the legislature at the present session, thereby preventing all legislation and centering all power in his own hands, is unparalleled in the history of this government and a gross viola. tion of all law-evincing an utter disregard of the will and interests of the people, and of those laws which as Governor of the territory he is sworn to support, and that his refusal to as. sign reasons for so extraordinary a course, is an insult to the legislature and the people of Wisconsin. Mr. Darling moved to amend the same by striking out the words "preventing all legislation and centering," and inserting in place thereof "attempting to concentrate," Which was agreed to, and the third resolution, as amended, was adopted. And the fourth reasolution having been read, which is as fol lows: Resolved, That copies of the report of the committee, and re. solution, be transmitted to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States, to be laid before the bodies over which they respectively preside, that such relief may be granted by Congress as the nature of the case may require, and the wants of the people of the Territory demand. Mr. Darling moved to amend the same by inserting after the word "resolution," the words "together with a transcript of the ayes and noes of both Houses upon the passage of these resolutions." Which was also agreed to and the fourth resolution as amend. ed, was adopted The question was then taken in concurring with the Council in all of the resolutions, and on this question the ayes and noes being called for, Those voting in the affirmative, are Messrs. Capron, Crossman, Darling, Elmore, Hamilton, Hicks, Hopkins, Hunkins, Long, Manahan, Masters, Meeker, Olin, Parsons, Platt, Price, Thompson, Tripp, Walker, and Ellis, (Speaker.)-20. So the resolutions were unanimously concurred in. On motion of Mr. Hamilton, The House adjourned until nine o'clock to-morrow morning. Friday, December 9, 1842. A message from the Council by their Secretary. "Mr. Speaker.-The Council have refused to concur with the House of Representatives in their first amendment to the joint resolutions relative to the present session of the Legislative As. sembly, and have concurred in the other amendments of the House of Representatives." The journal of yesterday being read, Mr. Capron asked leave to change his vote on agreeing to certain joint resolutions of the Legislative Assembly, and On motion of Mr. Hamilton, Leave was granted Mr. Capron to change his vote from the affirmative to the negative on the question of concurring in all the resolutions as amended. The Speaker announced the appointment of the following standing committees: On the Judiciary-Messrs. Hamilton, Darling, Platt, Manahan and Meeker. On Internal Improvements-Messrs. Walker, Hunkins, Tripp, Palmer, Thompson and Hamilton. On Schools-Messrs. Hopkins, Crossman, Elmore, Hicks and Long. On Territorial Affairs-Messrs. Darling, Olin, Parsons, Price and Walker. On the Militia-Messrs. Capron, Palmer, Thompson, Darling, and Hicks. On Finance-Messrs. Meeker, Tripp, Hopkins, Parsons and Manahan: On Corporations-Messrs. Manahan, Platt, Olin, Palmer and Darling, On Elections-Messrs. Masters, Hamilton Thompson, Crossman and Meeker. On Agriculture and Manufactures-Messrs. Hunkins, Long, Platt, Capron and Masters. On Mining and Smelting-Messrs. Platt, Crossman, Elmore, Long and Price. On Public Expenditures-Messrs. Tripp, Darling, Hamilton, Walker and Meeker. On Engrossed Bills-Messrs. Crossman, Elmore, Parsons, Thompson and Darling. On Enrolled Bills-Messrs. Long, Manahan, Capron, Hicks and Hunkins. On Roads-Messrs. Thompson, Walker, Meeker, Olin and Price. The message from the Council was taken up and considered and the first amendment of the House to the resolutions rela. tive to the present session of the Legislative Assembly having been read to which the Council had non-concurred. It was moved by Mr. Hamilton that the House do insist on their said first amendment to said resolution. And the question being put was agreed to. Ordered, That the Council be acquainted therewith. "Mr. Speaker-The Council have insisted upon their nonconcurrence with the House of Representatives as to the first amendment of the House to the joint resolutions reported by the joint committee relative to the present session of the Legisla. tive Assembly, and have appointed Messrs. Crocker and Baker on their part, as a committee of conference and request the House to appoint a similar committee." Messrs. Hamilton and Walker, were appointed on the part of the House of the committee of conference to which is referred the disagreements of the two Houses concerning certain joint resolutions relative to the present session of the Legislative As. sembly. Ordered, That the Council be acquainted therewith. On motion of Mr. Thompson, John Catlin was sworn by the Speaker, for the faithful discharge of his duties in office as chief clerk. |