That so much of the Governor's message as relates to banks and incorporations, be referred to the committee on incorporations.

That so much of the Governor's message as relates to the militia, be referred to the committee on the militia.

On motion of Mr. Howell,

The Senate adjourned till to-morrow morning, at 10 o'clock.

Wednesday, January 3, 1844.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the President.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Starkey presented the petition of A. H. Edwards and others, of Kalamazoo, praying for an amendment to the constitution, so as to extend the right of suffrage; also, the petition of A. H. Edwards and others, of Kalamazoo, in relation to fugitive slaves; which were referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Richmond presented the petition of Hiram Jenneson and others, for the repeal of section seventeen of the act to organize certain townships and for other purposes, approved February 16, 1842; which was referred to the committee on the division of towns and counties.

Mr. Starkey, from the committee on rules, submitted the following report, which was laid on the table:

The select committee appointed to revise the rules of the Senate, respectfully report: The 28th rule should be amended by inserting after the word "printing," in the 12th line, the following-"19th on public lands." Your committee believe that the importance of the subject, and interests of the state, require that the state, university and school and salt lands, should receive the attention of a standing committee.

Your committee recommend that the name of the committee on "state affairs," be changed to that of "ways and means." Though no great importance is attached to a name, yet your committee recommend the change for the sake of perspicuity, believing also that it will promote the despach of business and ensure greater correct

ness.

For similar reasons they propose to amend rule thirtieth, by inserting after the word "of," in the fifth line, the word "all;" and after the word "members," in the same line, the words, "elected to the Senate."

Amend rule thirty-five, by inserting the word "all," after the word "of," in the last line, and by adding to the end of said rule, the words, "elected to the Senate."

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Amend rule thirty-ninth, by inserting the word "all," after the word of," in the third line; also, by striking out the word "present," in the same line, and inserting the words, "elected to the Senate."

Also, amend rule fifteenth, by inserting after the word "of," in the fourth line, the words, "all the members elected to."

Mr. Howell asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill, in pursuance of previous notice, and the President appointed as a committee for that purpose, Senators Howell and Richmond, who introduced "A bill to provide a compensation for jurors;" which was read twice and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

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Mr. Howell offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That it be referred to the committee on printing, to enquire and report the expense of having the daily journals of the Senate printed in the daily state paper.

Mr. Pratt gave the following notices:

That he will, on some future day, ask leave to bring in a bill for the purpose of more effectually securing the collection of fines and penalties, and for other purposes.

That he will, on some future day, ask leave to bring in a bill requiring mortgages on personal property to be filed by the mortgagees in the town clerk's office of the township where the mortgagors reside, and for other purposes.

That he will, on some future day, ask leave to bring in a bill for the purpose of regulating the business carried on by convicts in the state prison, and for other purposes; and,

That he will, on some future day, ask leave to bring in a bill to amend the charter of the village of Marshall.

Mr. Niles offered the following resolution, which, under the rule, was laid upon the table for one day:

Resolved, That a committee of two be appointed to wait upon the several clergymen of this city and invite them to officiate alternately as chaplains to the Senate, during the session, and that they be paid for their services from the treasury of the state.

Mr. Mason gave notice that, at some future day, he shall ask leave to bring in a bill to attach the counties of Sanilac and Huron to the county of St. Clair, for judicial purposes.

Mr. Patterson offered the following joint resolution, which, under the rule, was laid upon the table for one day:

Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives oft he State of Michigan, That the board of canvassers of the several representative and senatorial districts of this state, be, and they are hereby required, immediately after ascertaining the result of each canvass for senators and representatives, to forward to the secretary of state the names of the senators and representatives elect, who shall thereupon transmit, by mail, to each of said senators and representatives, a copy of the latest edition of the rules adopted for the government of the senators and representatives of this state. Which rules shall be printed on a sheet of paper, and the expense paid by the treasurer of the state, on receiving an account, certified by the secretary of

state.

Mr. Green offered the following resolution, which, the rule having been suspended, was taken up for consideration:

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate procure one daily. newspaper, or papers equivalent thereto, at the option of Senators, to be furnished to each member during the present session.

On motion of Mr. Moody,

The word "one" was stricken out, and the word "two" inserted, and the resolution as amended was thereupon adopted by the following

The President announced the following communication from the

Executive:

To the Senate:

EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Detroit, January 3, 1844. Š

1 herewith transmit to the Senate the annual report of the Commissioner of the State Land Office.

JNO. S. BARRY.

The annual report of the commissioner of the state land office was

laid on the table

Mr. Shearer offered the following resolution which was laid upon the table:

Resolved, That a committee of two be appointed to invite the several clergymen of the city of Detroit to officiate alternately as chaplains of the Senate.

Mr. Richmond presented the claim of Alfred French, which was referred to the committee on claims.

The President announced the following message from the House of Representatives:

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

To the President of the Senate: SIR-I am instructed by the House of Representatives to return a joint resolution authorizing the Governor to appoint a private Secretary, and respectfully inform the Senate that the House have concurred therein.

Also, to return the joint resolution appointing a committee to make arrangements with the Postmaster of Detroit for postage, which the House have concurred in, and appointed Messrs. Murphy and Ramsdell such committee on the part of the House.

A. W. HOVEY, Clerk of House of Representatives. The two resolutions were ordered to be enrolled, and Senator Shearer appointed a committee on the part of the Senate, to make arrangements relative to the payment of postage.

Mr. Cust called up the following resolution which had been laid upon the table, yesterday.

Resolved, That the committee on supplics be directed to furnish to each Senator a copy of the Revised Statutes, and session laws for their

use during the present session of the legislature; and to each of the new members, a copy of the Senate and House Journals and Docu

ments.

On motion of Mr. Green,

The word "new" was stricken out and the resolution as amended, was thereupon adopted.

Mr. Richmond gave notice that at some future day, he should ask leave to introduce a "bill to provide for the more speedy settlement of estates of deceased persons."

Mr. Shearer offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the committee on judiciary examine the existing laws in relation to forcible entry and detainer, and if in their opinion, any amendments may be made, that the committee report by bill or otherwise.

The President called Senator Green to the chair.

Mr. Shearer offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That so much of the governor's message as relates to stay laws, stop laws, and suspension laws, and relief laws, two third laws, and exemption laws, be referred to the committee on the judiciary, and that the committee report their opinion on the same.

Mr. Shearer called up his resolution inviting the Clergymen to officiate as chaplains in the Senate.

Mr. Starkey offered the following as a substitute:

Resolved, That the Rt. Rev. Bishop McCoskry be invited to officiate as chaplain of the Senate.

Pending the discussion of the substitute, the following message from the Exexutive was announced :

To the Senate:

EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Detroit, January 3, 1844.

1 herewith transmit to the Senate the annual report of the Adjutant General, and the Quarter Master General.

JNO. S. BARRY.

The two annual reports were referred to the committee on the militia.

The President resumed his seat.

The discussion of the substitute was resumed, and