Mr. Lorimer gave notice that he will, on some future day, ask leave to introduce a bill for the more efficient organization of the Patrol of this State.

Which was adopted and certified to the House.

Mr. Broward moved that the General Assembly proceed to the confirmation of the nomination of the Hon. Thomas Douglas, as Judge of the Circuit Court for the Eastern District of the State of Florida, on Saturday next, and that the concurrence of the House of Representatives be requested on that subject.

The communication of His Excellency the Governor, and the accompanying letter of the Secretary of the Treasury, in reference to the amount of proceeds of sales of Public Lands due to Florida, Was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

ORDERS OF THE DAY.

The bill to be entitled, An Act to give effect to the provisions of the Constitution of this State respecting Corporations, &c.; and The bill to be entitled, An Act to regulate, restrain and control the Union Bank, &c., came up on a third reading;

Mr. Mitchell moved to waive the rule, so as to refer said bills to the Select Committee appointed to examine the Charters, and inquire into the proceedings of Associations claiming to exercise Corporate privileges, &c.;

Which motion prevailed.

Mr. Haughton then moved to refer the bills to said Committees ; Which motion was lost.

Mr. Forward moved to go into Committee of the Whole on said bills;

Which motion was lost.

On motion of Mr. Mitchell, said bills were laid on the table until the Committee on Finance and Banks report.

The bill to be entitled, An Act to amend the act giving a lien to Mechanics in certain cases, approved January 20, 1827, and in addition thereto,

Was read a second time, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

A Resolution was received from the House relative to fitting up the Supreme Court Room,

Which was laid on the table.

On motion of Mr. Haughton, the following additional Standing Committees were appointed by the President:

On motion of Mr. White, Mr. Haughton obtained leave of absence until Wednesday next.

The Senate adjourned until to-morrow, 10 o'clock A. M.

FRIDAY, November 21, 1845.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment, and a quorum being present the proceedings of yesterday were read and approved.

Mr. Broward gave notice that he will, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill making it the duty of the Attorney General to furnish and send forms of election returns to each precinct in the State of Florida, at every election held for the election of a Governor or member of Congress, or Senators or Representatives of the General Assembly.

Also, that he will, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill for the protection of the Fisheries on the coast of Florida.

Mr. Kain gave notice that he will, on some future day, ask leave to introduce a bill to be entitled, An Act in relation to the administering of oaths.

Mr. Carter moved that so much of the Governor's message as refers to apportionment of representation, be referred to the committee on Census and Apportionment. That so much as refers to the militia, be referred to the Committee on Militia.

Which motion prevailed.

Mr. Forward moved that the Messenger provide a room in the Capitol for the use of committes, and that he procure from the Secretary of State copies of the statutes of Florida of each year, and also copies of the Journals of both Houses, and that he also furnish fires, candles and stationery for said room.

Which motion prevailed.

Mr. Carter offered the following resolution :

Resolved, That the Secretary of State be requested to furnish the Senate, at as early a day as practicable, a statement of the late census return, showing the number of white and slave population in each county of this State.

Which was read the first time, the rule waived, read a second and third time and adopted.

Mr. Forward from the select committee appointed to examine the charters of corporations, &c. made the following report:

The committee appointed to examine the charters and enquire into the proceedings of all associations claiming to exercise corporate privileges in this State, and report to the Senate such associations as require regulating, restraining and controlling, so as to guard, protect and secure the interests of the people thereof, beg leave to report the following bill :-A bill to be entitled, An Act to regulate, restrain and control certain associations claiming to exercise corporate privileges in this State, so as to guard, protect and secure the interests of the people of this State, and for other pur

poses.

To which was appended the following dissent:

I dissent to the foregoing report as to the irresponsibility of the State for the payment of the Territorial Bonds, and to the repeal of the charter of the Florida, Alabama aud Georgia Rail Road Co. R. A. MITCHELL.

Mr. Haughton absent on leave.

Which report was received, and concurred in.

The bill was read a first time, and 200 copies thereof, and of the report, ordered to be printed.

A resolution was received from the House respecting the procurement of Arms for the Militia of this State,

Which was read the first time, and ordered for a second reading Also, the Senate Preamble and Resolution respecting Pensacola Dry Dock,

Passed by the House unanimously.

ORDERS OF THE DAY.

The bill to be entitled, An Act concerning Wills, Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration, and the duties of Executors, Administrators and Guardians,

Was read the second time, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

On motion of Mr. Forward, Mr. Kain was added to the Committee on the Judiciary.

The Senate adjourned until to-morrow, 10 o'clock A. M.

SATURDAY, November 22, 1845.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment, and a quorum being present, the proceedings of yesterday were read and approved.

Mr. Kain gave notice that he will, on some future day, introduce a bill to change the time of holding the Circuit Courts, so far as relates to the Western Circuit.

Mr. Kain moved,

That so much of the Governor's Message as relates to a revision of the criminal laws, the Circuit Courts, Courts of Chancery, and the minor Judicatories, be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. That so much as relates to Taxation and Revenue, the Fisheries

and the Banks chartered by the Territorial Government, with accompanying documents, be refered to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

That so much as relates to public accounts, with accompanying documents, be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts.

That so much as relates to boundaries of the State, and the Indians remaining within the boundaries of the State, with accompanying documents, be referred to the Committee on the State of the Republic.

That so much as relates to Agriculture, be referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

That so much as relates to University and Seminary Lands, with accompanying documents, be referred to the Committee on Schools and Colleges.

Which was adopted.

Mr. Forward moved that there be a committee of three appointed to examine into the accounts of the Printer for this House, with power to send for persons and papers.

Which was adopted, and Messrs. Carter, Mitchell and Kain appointed said committee.

On motion of Mr. Porter, Mr. Mitchell was added to the Committee on Census and Apportionment.

On motion of Mr. Kain, the vote by which the message of his Excellency the Governor and the accompanying document relative to the amount of proceeds of sale of public lands due to Florida, was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks, was reconsidered, and the same was referred to the Committee on Internal Improvement.

On motion of Mr. White, the bill on the table to be entitled, An Act for the advancement of education, and for the location of the land granted by Congress for Seminaries of Learning, was taken up and referred to the Committee on Schools and Colleges.

On motion of Mr. Forward, the resolution from the House relative to fitting up the Supreme Court Room, was taken up and placed among the Orders of the Day.

Mr. Forward presented a petition from W. Bartlett, relative to the printing of the Senate.

Which was referred to the Committee on Printing.

The following message was received from his Excellency the Governor, and referred with the documents therein mentioned, to the Committee on Schools and Colleges.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE,

Capitol, Tallahassee, Nov. 22d, 1845.

Gentlemen of the Senate

and House of Representatives:

I herewith transmit a report of the Board of Trustees of the Seminary Lands, and accompanying correspondence. It will be found to contain much valuable information, and will, I feel confident, engage the immediate attention and consideration of the representa

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tives of the people. Whatever diversity of sentiment may exist upon other matters, all, (it is believed,) will unite in opinion as to the necessity of adopting such measures as will secure to the State the immediate possession, as far as may be practicable, of this valuable donation. I would respectfully suggest to the General Assembly the propriety of having the report and entire correspondence printed, with the view of giving it an extensive circulation throughout the State. It is a subject in which every citizen of the State has a deep interest, and which, by a prompt and judicious legislation, will be of incalculable advantage, not only to us, but to those who succeed us. Without such timely and precautionary measures this valuable fund may ultimately prove of but little value.

I have the honor to be,

Very respectfully, your ob't servant,

W. D. MOSELEY.

Also the following:

EXECUTIVE OFFICE,

Capitol, Tallahassee, Nov. 21st, 1845.

Gentlemen of the Senate

and House of Representatives:

I herewith transmit you a statement of the condition of the Union Bank of Florida, as presented by the President, John G. Gamble, Esq. I have the honor to be,

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

W. D. MOSELEY.

Which documents were referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

I hereby nominate to the Senate, John S. Broome as Adjutant General, and William M. Maxwell, as Pay Master General for this State. I have the honor to be,

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

W. D. MOSELEY.

Which nominations were advised and consented to by the Senate. Agreeably to previous notice, Mr. Broward introduced a bill to be entitled, An Act for the protection of the Fisheries on the Coast of Florida,

Which was read the first time, and ordered for a second reading. Mr. White, from the Committee on Enrolled bills, reported as correctly enrolled, the Preamble and Resolutions respecting Pensacola Dry Dock.

ORDERS OF THE DAY.

The bill to be entitled, An Act to regulate, restrain and control certain Associations claiming to exercise Corporate Privileges in this State, so as to guard, protect and secure the interest of the People of this State, and for other purposes,