The House, in committee of the whole, took under consideration a bill, entitled "An act to amend an act, incorporating the Commercial Bank of Apalachicola." After some time spent therein, the committee rose, and Mr. Duval reported said bill to the House amended, as had been proposed by the Governor; and said bill was read the second and third time by the title, (the rule being waived on motion of Mr Wood) and passed. Ordered hat the title be as above set forth. The House then took a recess until four o'clock, when the members again met. Mr. Berthelot presented the petition of Richard Haywood, praying relief--which was read, and with the accompanying documents, referred to the committee on Mr. Wood offered Resolutions in relation to an adjournment of the House--which were read, and laid on the table. Mr. Duval offered a Resolution in relation to fines collected of Free Negroes--which was read and laid on the table. Mr. Hawkins from the committee on Eurollments-Reported as correctly Enrolled, "An act to amend an act, entitled an act to organise and regulate the Militia of the Territory of Florida, and to repeal an act passed 1st day of February, 1832, and for other purposes." Which was signed by the President, and countersigned by the Clerk of this House, and ordered to be transmitted to the Governor for his approval. Mr. Duval, from the committee on the Militia, to whom said bill had been referred-Reported as instructed by said committee, a bill entitled An act to authorise the Governor of the Territory of Florida to raise Volunteers for the defence of the South-East Frontier, without amendment-bimself and Mr. Hawkins not coucurring in the report. Also, from same committee, as instructed, a bill entitled 66 An art to raise a Regiment of Volunteers in this Teritory"-himself and Mr Hawkins not concurring: Mr. Daval moved, that said bills, just reported by the committee on the Militia, be made the order o' the day for the first day of July next. The yea- and miss being required on said motion by Mos rs. Wood and Morton, were yeas Mi. President, Messrs. Brown of Jackson, Dennis, Duvl, Hawkins and Wood, 6. Nays, Messrs. Berthelot. Blount. Higginbotham, Hunter, Johnson, Macon. Mefants, McNeill, Morton, Ramsay, Tabar and Walker, 12. So said motion was lost; and said bills were on a divu ploed voớng the orders of the day for Monday next, Mr. Wood, without previous notice, asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill, entitled "An act to organize a Regiment in Franklin county, to be called the 11th Regiment”—(which on his motion the rule being waived for that purpose) was read the first, second, and third time, and passed. Ordered that the title be as before stated. His Excellency the Governor transmitted to the House the following Executive message : EXECUTIVE OFFICE, January 15th, 1836. To the Legislative Council: Agreeably to the provisions of the Militia law recently passed by the Legislative Council; and to carry the same into effect, I nominate to the Council, For the County of Escambia, George E. Chase, to be Colonel; Celastona Gonzales, Lieutenant-Colonel; Benjamin F. Kennedy, Major. For Walton and Washington: Masters Rust, Colonel; John L. McKinnon, Lieutenant-Colonel; H. R. Wood, Colonel; H. Hawley, Lieutenant-Colonel; E. W. Doubleday, Major. For Monroe County : Jno. P. Baldwin, Colonel; Wm. F. English, Lieutenant-Colonel ; Wm. R. Hackley, Major. For the county of Jackson: Henry N. Nowland, Colonel; Jesse Lott, Major. These being the only Counties at present known to me, where elections have not been held for Militia Officers; or if held, the law has not been complied with. I make the nominations to the Legislative Council agreeably to the provisions of an Act passed this day. JOHN H. EATON. Whereon, the House went into secret Session thereon, and consented to, and advised the nominations therein made, when the door was again opened. Mr. Duval moved that the House now stand adjourned until the first Monday in April next. The yeas and nays being required on said motion by Messrs. Morton and Blount, were yeas Mr. President, Messrs. Brown of Jackson, Duval, Hawkins and Wood, 5. Nays, Messrs. Berthelot, Blount, Dennis, Higginbotham, Hunter, John son. Macon, McCants, McNeill, Morton, Ramsay, Tabor and Walker, 13. So said motion is lost. Mr. McCarts moved that the House now adjourn until Monday the 18th, at 12 o'clock. The yeas and nays being required by Messrs. Duval and Blount, were yeas Messrs. Berthelot, Brown of Jackson, Duval, Hawkins, Hunter, Johnson, Macou, McCants, Morton, Tabor and Wood, 11. Nays, Mr. President, Messrs. Blount, Dennis, Higginbotham, McNeill, Ramsay and Walker. 7.So said motion prevailed; and the House stands adjourned until Monday next at 12 o'clock. Monday, January 18. The House met pursuant to adjournment, a quorum being present, the Journal of proceedings of Friday last was read. Mr. Francis Miles, a member elect from Hillsborough county appeared, was duly qualified, and admitted to take his seat. Mr. S. L. Burritt, a member elect from Duval county, appeared, was duly qualified, and admitted to take his seat. The President laid before the House, the Report of the Auditor and Treasurer-which was read, and with the accompanying Account Current, was referred to the Finance committee. Mr. Moiton gave notice, that he will on some future day, introduce a bill, to be entitled "An act to amend an act, declaring Juniper Creek, in the county of Escambia, a navigable stream, passed Feb. 1st, 1834." Mr. McCants gave notice, that on some future day, he will introduce a bill, to be entitled "An act to amend the several acts concerning Free Negroes and Mulattoes?As also a bill, to be entitled "An act to amend the seve ral acts concerning the Revenue of the Territory of Florida." Mr. Dennis, pursuant to notice heretofore given, asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill, entitled "An act to amend an act, to incorporate the Central Bank of Florida" -which was read by the title, and referred to the committee on Banks. Mr. Morton, without previous notice, the rule for that purpose being waived, asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill, entitled "An act respecting the hostile Negroes and Mulattoes in the Seminole Nation, and for other purposes"-which was read, and on his motion, referred to the committee on the State of the Territory." Mr. Duval presented the petition of sundry inhabitants of Monroe county, praying the establishment of a new County to be called Pinkney"-which was read and re ferred on his motion to the committee on the State of the Territory. Also, a petition from sundry inhabitants, to incorporate the City of Key West-which was read, and on his motion, referred to a select cominutee-Messrs. Duval, Bloun', and Burritt, were appointed thereon. Mr. Blount offered the following Resolutions, viz:WHEREAS, On the 28th of December, 1835, Major Dade, Captains Frazier and Gardner, Lieutenants Mudge, Henderson, Bassinger and Keias, and Assistant Surgeon Gatlin, of the United States's Army, and about one hundred and twelve non-commissioned Officers and Soldiers of said Army, were attacked and cruelly murdered by the Indians and Indian Negroes of the Seminole tribe, while on their march from Tampa Bay to Fort King, for the protection of the citizens of Florida: And whereas, during the present insurrectionary war made by said Indians and Negroes, several other Officers and Soldiers of he U. States' Army, and several citizens of Florida have been killed by them, and a large amount of valuable property destroved. And whereas, it is becoming that this Legislative Council should not only express their feelings, with rference to those whose lives have been thus sacrificed, but also to adopt measures for the remuneration of those whose property has been destroyed. Be it therefore Resolved, unanimously, by the Governor and Legisla tive Council of the Territory of Florida, That they have the most sincere and heart-felt sympathy for the females and friends of the brave, but unfortunate Officers and Soldiers who have fallen in defence of their county, and entertain the deepest gratitude for their services and respect for their memories; and that, as a slight testimonial of their feelings, the desk of the President of this House shall be shrouded in black, and the members and officers thereof wear crape on their left arm during the Session. Be it further Resolved, unanimously, That the Governor of this. Territory be requested to assetain the names, residence, and nearest relations of those Officers, Soldiers, and Citizens, who have been slain by the Indians and Negroes; and in behalf of this House, address a letter of condolence, and enclose a copy of these Resolutions to such relatives; and also make a Report of said names to the next Legislative Council of this Territory. Be it further Resolved, unanimously, That the Delegato in Congress from Florida be requested to use his best exertions, to procure from Congress, at this session, a law making liberal provision for the widows and orphans of those who have been, or may be slain during the present war; and for those who have been, or may be wounded therein and also, for the remuneration of those of our citizens whose property has been destroyed, or who have been compelled to abandon their homes by the Indians. And be it further Resolved, unanimously, That 500 copies of these Resolutions be printed for the use of the Executive-ten of which to be transmitted to the Delegate in Congress. Which were read, and on his motion, (the rule being waived) were put on their passage, and passed. Mr. Berthelot, from the committee on Enrollments— Reported as correctly Enrolled, "An act to declare the Feneholaway river, in Madison county, a navigable stream."- "An act declaring the Econfeene river a navigable stream."" An act to establish an Academy on the lands of John A. Willey, of Leon county."-An act to legitimate and change the names of Esther, George W. and Riley Crews": And "An act to establish two Terms of the Superior Court in Columbia county." Which were signed by the President, aud countersigned by the Clerk of this House, and ordered to be transmitted to the Governor for his approval. Mr. Tabor, on a former day, offered the Preamble and Resolutions following, viz: : WHEREAS, The County of Washington has not received the advantage of a pre-emption to a quarter section of land, as given to other counties in this Territory for the County Seat, and to build Court- Houses and Jails: And whereas, the principal good lands in said County are now entered or otherwise appropriated: And whereas, there is now by law, a Superior Court held in said County, and owing to the sparse population thereof, that it will be too burthensome for the citizens therein to build a suitable Court-House and Jail for the accommodation of said Superior and County Courts, by way of taxation Be it therefore Resolved by the Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida, That our Delegate in Congress be requested to endeavor to obtain from Congress, a donation of a section of land, to be located by the county au thorities, upon any public lands in said county not otherwise appropriated, to aid them in building a Court-house and Jail in said county. Be it further Resolved, That a copy of the forgoing Preamble and Resolution be signed by the President and certified by the chief clerk of this House, and forthwith transmitted to the Hon. Joseph M. White. Which were again read and adopted. Mr. Duval from the select committee, to whom the same had been referred, and who reported on a former day, in the words following, viz. |