Mr. A. S. Johnson, from the select committee to whom was referred two several petitions of inhabitants of the county of Oakland, in conformity with the prayer of said petitions, reported a "bill for establishing and constructing the Pontiac and Grand River road," and asked to be discharged from the further consideration of said petitions. The committee were discharged, and the said bill was thereupon read the first and second time, and referred to a committee of the whole.

Mr. Wyman, from the select committee appointed for that purpose brought in a "bill amending an act authorizing Wm. W. Bliss, administrator of Harvey Bliss, deceased, to convey certain real estate," approved February 22d, 1843, and said bill was referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Harvie, from the select committee to whom was referred a "joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution," with instructions to make certain amendments, reported the same back to the House in conformity with said instructions.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE.

The following messaga was announced:

SENATE CHAMBER,
February 6, 1845.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

SIR-I am instructed by the Senate to transmit to the House of Representatives a joint resolution relative to the Oregon Territory, which the Senate have adopted, and in which the concurrence of the House is respectfully asked.

Your obedient servant,

T. F. BRODHEAD, Secretary of the Senate.

The joint resolution from the Senate, relative to the Territory of Oregon, was read the first and second time and referred to the committee on federal relations.

The chair also announced a communication from the common council of the city of Detroit, relative to planking a part of Michigan and Woodward avenues in the city of Detroit, and the same having been read, was referred to the select committee on that subject, of which Mr. Harvie is chairman.

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES.

Mr. Harvie gave notice that on to-morrow he will ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the charter of the city of Detroit.

Mr. Eastman gave notice that he will on some future day ask leave to bring in a bill to amend part first, title ninth, chapter eleventh of the revised statutes.

Mr. Stone, in pursuance of previous notice, asked for and obtained leave to introduce a bill to provide for the partition of lands held by the State in common with individuals.

Also a bill to amend the act relative to the organization of courts of special sessions; and Messrs. Stone, Harvie and Eastman were appointed a committee to bring in said bills.

THIRD READING OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.

A bill to provide for the current expenses of the state for the year 1845, and for other purposes, having been read a third time, and the question being upon its passage,

Mr. Mac Leod moved that the blank for fixing the salary of the State Geologist be filled with one thousand dollars, previous to the submission of the question on this motion,

Mr. Wyman, with the consent of the mover, offered a motion that the bill be laid upon the table, which prevailed.

The bill making an appropriation for the improvement of the Pontiac and Shiawassee road, and the bill making an appropriation for the improvement of the Detroit and Grand River turnpike were severally read a third time and laid upon the table.

The joint resolution authorizing the State Geologist and Commissioner of the State Land Office to select certain school lands, having been read a third time, and the question being upon its adoption,

Mr. Groves moved that it be re-committed to the committee on public lands, with instructions to bring a "bill authorizing the State Geologist to perform certain acts and for other purposes ;" and the motion prevailed.

The "joint resolution relative to the claim of Joel Clemens," was read a third time and adopted.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

The joint resolution relative to sieamboats on the lakes, in connexetro Rail Road of this State, was ordered to a third

GENERAL ORDER.

The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Mac Leod in the chair.

And after some time spent thereon, the committee rose, and the chairman reported that the committee had had under consideration,

A "bill to repeal an act to provide for the draining of swamps, marshes and other low lands," approved April 18, 1839, which he was directed to report without amendment.

Also,

A "bill for the relief of Isaiah J. Hudson ;" and

A "bill to organize the county of POLK," which he was directed to report with sundry amendments, and ask the concurrence of the House therein.

The chairman reported further that the committee had also under consideration the "bill to regulate the militia," had made some progress therein, and had directed him to ask leave to sit again, which was granted.

The House concurred in the amendments made in committee of the whole to sundry bills, and,

The question being upon ordering said bills to a third reading,

On motion of Mr. Eastman,

The "bill for the relief of Isaiah J. Hudson," was laid on the table, as was also,

On motion of Mr. Pullen,

The "bill to organize the county of Polk."

Mr. Wyman moved that the "bill to repeal an act to provide for draining swamps" &c., be laid upon the table, which motion was lost.

Mr. McLeod moved the reconsideration of said vote, which was carried.

And the said bill was thereupon laid upon the table. And,
On motion of Mr. Wyman,

The House adjourned.

Saturday, February 8, 1845.

The House met pursuant to adjournment; and a quorum of members appearing, the journal of yesterday was read and approved. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Watson, Chaplain.

PETITIONS.

By Mr. Schwarz-Of Henry L. Chipman and 214 citizens of the U. S., and inhabitants of Wayne county, for the enforcement of the law to compel owners of dams on the river Rouge, as far as the same is declared navigable, to construct suitable locks for the passage of boats and rafts, and the removal of accumulating obstructions by drift wood, &c. Referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Also, of Edward Williams and 55 inhabitants of Wayne county, praying for an appropriation to repair the bridges over the river Rouge, and river Ecorse, said bridges being now the property of the State. Referred to committee on roads and bridges.

Also, of W. W. Dean and 16 others, inhabitants of the county of Livingston, to have the name of the township of Green Oak changed and altered to Greenock. Referred to committee on towns and counties.

Also, remonstrance of Warren Parker and 26 other inhabitants of the county of Livingston, against raising a tax in said county for the erection of county buildings. Referred to the committee on the judiciary.

By Mr. Blair-Petition of N. S. Wheeler and 351 inhabitants of the county of Lenawee, for a tax to be levied on dogs. Referred to committee on the judiciary.

By Mr. Jones-Of Peter Lowe and 71 others, citizens of Ingham county, that the legislature may take such means as they may deem most expedient for the improvement of Grand River. Referred to committee on internal improvement.

Also, remonstrance of Asaph B. Landers and 33 others, inhabitants of Eaton county, against the approriation of non-resident highway taxes upon a certain road leading from Bellevue to Delta Post Office, in said county. Referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

By Mr. Adams-Three several remonstrances of 54 legal voters of the township of Matteson, Branch county, against the repeal of a law passed in 1844, appropriating highway taxes upon a certain state d. Referred to committee on roads and bridges.

By Mr. Groves-Petition of sundry inhabitants of Berrien and Van Buren counties, for the appointment of commissioners to lay out a public highway in said counties. Referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

Also, remonstrance of 62 citizens of the town of Royalton, against setting off any portion of said township on the township of St. Joseph. Referred to the committe on towns and counties.

By Mr. Harvie Remonstrance of 970 inhabitants of Detroit, and of the towns of Hamtramck, Springwells, Greenfield, Dearborn, Ecorse, Nankin, and Monguagon, in the county of Wayne, against any amendments to the sixth section of an act to regulate highways, approved December 30, 1819. Referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

By Mr. Hill-The claim of Wendell Buck. Referred to the committee on claims.

REPORTS.

Mr. Cartter, from the committee on banks and incorporations, to whom was referred the petition of R. R. Richards and others, for an amendment of the act for the incorporation of the trustees of the Wesleyan Seminary at Albion, reported a bill in conformity with the prayer of the petitioners, to amend an act entitled an act amendatory to the several acis incorporating the Wesleyan Seminary at Albion, which was read the first and second time and referred to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Schwarz, from the committee on the militia, to whom was referred the communication of the Quartermaster General, relative to the subject of an arsenal or state armory, reported favorably to the suggestions contained in said communication, together with a bill to provide for the erection of a state armory, which was read the first and second time and referred to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Groves, from the committee on public lands, to whom was referred the joint resolution authorizing the State Geologist and Commissioner of the State land office to select certain lands, with instructions to report a bill authorizing the State Geologist to perform certain acts, and for other purposes, reported the bill in conformity with said instructions, and asked to be discharged from the further consideration of the subject.