ject, I have most respectfully to request from you such instructions as will enable me to answer his Excellency's application. I have the honor, &c. CHARLES BANKHEAD, Esq. [Signed,] JAMES BAKER. No. 4.-Mr. Livingston to Mr. Bankhead. (EXTRACT.) DEPARTMENT OF STATE, "Your note, dated the 9th day of August last, on the subject of the Fishery on the coast of Florida has also been duly received, and a communication directed to the Governor of Florida for information on that subject, which may soon be expected. In the mean time it may probably be important to know whether a similar privilege of fishing is enjoyed by American citizens on the Bahama Banks, adjoining the Colonies of His Britanic Majesty. Should you be in possession of any information on this point, I would esteem it a favor to have it communicated." No. 5.-Mr. Bankhead to Secretary of State. The undersigned, His Britannic Majesty's Charge d'Affaires, has the honor to refer to the note which the Secretary of State of the United States addressed to him on the 4th October last, desiring to be informed how far American vessels are permitted to fish on the Bahama Banks, adjoining the colonies of His Majesty. The Secretary of State made this inquiry at the same time that he acknowledged the receipt of a note addressed to him by the undersigned, asking whether the Fishermen of the Bahama Islands would be allowed to catch Fish or Turtle on the coast of Florida. Mr. Livingston's note was forwarded without delay to His Majesty's Governor of the Bahamas, and the undersigned has the honor to communicate to him the copy of an answer which he has just received from that officer, and which he trusts will be satisfactory to the Government of the United States, with regard to the extent of permission therein granted to American Fishermen, and he trusts that an equally liberal construction will be given with reference to the indulgence to fish on the coast of Florida, by the vessels of the Bahama Islands. The undersigned has the honor to renew to Mr. Livingston the assurance of his most distinguished consideration. (Signed) CHARLES BANKHEAD. The Hon. EDWARD LIVINGSTON, &c., &c., &c. Washington, March 5, 1832. Which was read and seventy-five copies of the said documents ordered to be printed. Also the following: EXECUTIVE OFfice, Capitol, Tallahassee, Dec. 2d, 1845. Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives: I have approved a resolution in relation to the Supreme Court Room. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. D. MOSELEY. The following documents were also received from his Excellency the Governor : COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, Tallahassee, 28th Nov. 1845. To his Excellency, W. D. MOSELEY, Gov. of Florida. SIR-In the report I had the honor to communicate to your Excellency on the 17th instant, two claims against the Fund, amounting together 10 $417 26-100 were not included in the account of outstanding liabilities, viz: Of R. A. Shine, for $300, for paving basement rooms under contract with former Commissioner. Of Betton & Fisher, for $117 26-100, the amount of their bill for materials furnished and advances made for work on Capitol grounds, by order of the Commissioner, under instructions of the Governor, in 1839. These claims were overlooked in report of the 17th instant, in consequence of the claim of Mr. Shine not having been entered on the book of accounts; the contract, however, of Mr. Shine is filed in the office. The other bill has only recently been presented to me. I should also observe that the amount due on contract of J. W. Levinus, dated 1st Sept., 1843, should have interest from 15th November, 1844, as the act of the Legislative Council, under which it was made, authorized the Commissioner to borrow money to pay it, if there should be no other means available. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obt. servant, His Excellency W. D. MOSELEY, Gov'r of Florida : Sir: Agreeably to the intimation given at a personal interview some days since, I have the honor to tender my resignation of the office of Commissioner. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, (Signed) C. G. ENGLISH. Which were read and postponed until the bill relating to the Commissioner of the Tallahasse e Fund came up. The following communication was received from the Treasurer of the State: TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Treasurer's Office, 3d Dec. 1845. HON. J. A. BERTHELOT, President of the Senate: SIR :—I have received in the Treasury the sum of twelve hun dred and sixty-four dollars and thirteen cents applicable to the payment of the debts of the State. A diversity of opinion exists in regard to the payment of the warrants first issued by the Comptroller and the certificates issued by myself, the holders of the certificates claiming that they are entitled to the priority of payment over the warrants first issued by the Comptroller. Under these circumstances, I have thought it advisable to refer the matter to the General Assembly, for their determination. I think the most equitable manner to dispose of this money would be to pay a pro rata dividend to all the creditors of the State, whose claims are of the same nature and date. However, your honorable body are the judges of the matter. Respectfully, your obedient servant, BENJAMIN BYRD, State Treasurer. Which was read, and on motion of Mr. Mays, Ordered, That said communication be transmitted to the Attorney General, and he be requested to instruct the Treasurer in relation to the matters therein contained. ORDERS OF THE DAY. The engrossed bill to be entitled. An Act in relation to Garnishees and Garnishee Process, came up. On the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were: Yeas-Messrs. Bell, Broward, Carter, Forward, Goodbread, Haughton, Kain, Lorimer, Mays, McLean, Mitchell and Priest-12. Nays-Mr. President, Messrs. Bellamy and Porter-3. So the bill passed. On motion of Mr. Haughton, the title of the bill was amended by adding the following, "and to repeal all former acts in relation to Garnishments." The engrossed bill to be entitled, An Act respecting Corpora tions, came up on a third reading. Mr. Haughton moved as an engrossed rider to said bill, to strike out the word "State" in the eighth line of the fourth section, and insert the word "County" in its place. Which was adopted. Mr. Carter moved as an engrossed rider to said bill, to strike out the word "ten" in the second line of the fourth section, and insert the word "five" in its place. Which was adopted. On the passage of the bill as amended, the yeas and nays were : Yeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Bellamy, Bell, Broward, Carter, Forward, Good bread, Haughton, Kain, Lorimer, Mays, McLean, Mitchell, Porter and Priest-15. Nays None. So the bill passed. Title as stated. The engrossed bill to be entitled, An Act respecting the Property of, and Debts due to Corporations that have been dissolved, and of two-thirds of the whole Senate was requisite to pass a bill amending the Constitution. The House bill to be entitled, An Act in relation to the Commissioner of the Tallahassee Fund, came up on a second reading with the amendments proposed by the committee on the state of the Republic. Ôn motion of Mr. Kain, the Senate resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on said bill, Mr. Haughton in the chair, and after some time spent therein rose and reported the bill with amend ments. Which amendments were concurred in by the House, and the bill postponed until to-morrow. The following message was transmitted to his Excellency, the Governor : SENATE CHAMBER, December 3d, 1845. His Excellency, the Governor of Florida: I herewith transmit, for the approval of your Excellency, a bill to be entitled An Act in relation to administering oaths; passed by both Houses of the General Assembly and signed by the officers thereof. Your obt. servant, THOS. F. KING, Sec'y Senate. The Senate adjourned until to-morrow, 10 o'clock, A. M. THURSDAY, December 4, 1845. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment, and a quorum being present the proceedings of yesterday were read and approved. Agreeably to previous notice, Mr. Haughton introduced a bill to be entitled, An Act to guard the purity of the elective franchise. Which was read a first time and ordered for a second reading. Agreeably to previous notice, Mr. Forward introduced a bill to be entitled, An Act to amend the several acts in relation to the limitations of actions, and for other purposes. Which was read a first time and ordered for a second reading. On motion of Mr. Haughton, the bill to be entitled, An Act so amending the Constitution of this State as to make the sessions of the Legislature biennial instead of annual, was taken from the table and made the special order for Tuesday next. Mr. Forward, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill to be entitled, An Act for the protection of the fisheries on the coast of Florida, reported the same without amendment. Which was placed among the Orders of the Day. ORDERS OF THE DAY. The House bill to be entitled, An Act to give effect to the provisions of the Constitution of this State respecting corporations and associations claiming to exercise corporate privileges within this State, came up as amended and was read a third time. On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were: of Debts owing by them. Was read a third time. On the passage of the bill the yeas and nays were: Yeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Bellamy, Bell, Broward, Carter, Forward, Goodbread, Haughton, Kain, Lorimer, Mays, McLean, Mitchell, Porter and Priest-15. Nays None. So the bill passed. Title as stated. The resolution relative to the pay of members only for the time of actual service, Was read a third time. On the passage of the resolution, the yeas and nays were called for by Messrs. Broward and Carter, and were: Yeas-Messrs. Bellamy, Broward and Priest-3. Nays-Mr. President, Messrs. Bell, Carter, Forward, Goodbread, Haughton, Kain, Lorimer, Mays, McLean and Mitchell-11. So the resolution was rejected. The House bill to be entitled, An Act to give effect to the Provisions of the Constitution of this State respecting Corporations, &c., Came up on a second reading. On motion of Mr. Forward, the Senate resolved itself into Committee of the Whole on said bill, Mr. McLean in the Chair; and after some time spent therein, rose and reported the bill with amendments; Which were concurred in by the Senate, and the bill as amended ordered for a third reading. The House bill to be entitled, An Act to change the name of Samuel D. Smith; Also, the House bill to be entitled, An Act to change the name of Susan Ann Vaughn; Were read a second time, and ordered for a third reading. The engrossed bill to be entitled, An Act so to amend the Constitution of this State as to extend the elective franchise to all free white male inhabitants of and over the age of twenty-one years, who shall have resided therein one year, and within the county or election district in which they offer to vote, six months next preceding the election, was read a third time. Mr. Broward moved to postpone the bill indefinitely. On which the yeas and nays were called for by Messrs. Haughton and Broward, and were: Yeas-Messrs. Bellamy, Bell, Broward, Mitchell and Priest-5. Nays-Mr. President, Messrs. Carter, Forward, Goodbread, Haughton, Kain, Lorimer, Mays, McLean and Porter-10. So the motion was lost. On the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were: Yeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Carter, Forward, Goodbread, Haughton, Lorimer, Mays, McLean, Mitchell, Porter & Priest-11. Nays-Messrs. Bellamy, Bell, Broward and Kain—4. So the bill was rejected, the President deciding that a majority |