By Mr. Blair, No. 7 (S), A Bill to incorporate Port Washington and Lake Winnebago Railroad Company. By Mr. Briggs, No. 8 (S), A Bill to authorise the town of Beloit to aid in the construction of a certain Railroad. By Mr. Hunter, No. 9 (S), A Bill to amend an act entitled "An act to consolidate and amend the act to incorporate the city of Milwaukee, and the several acts amendatory thereof," approved Feb. 20, 1851. Said bill No. 7, was referred to committee on Incorporations. Said bill No. 8, was referred to committee on Internal Improve ments. Mr. Alban moved that the Senate adjourn until 2 o'clock, P. M. And the question having been put, It was decided in the negative, And the ayes and noes having been called for, Mr. Alban voted in the affirmative. Those who voted in the negative were, Messrs. Allen, Bashford, Blair, Bovee, Bowen, Briggs, Cary, Dunn, Hunter, Lewis, McLane, Miller, Pinkney, Prentice, Reed, Sharpstein, Smith, Squires, Sterling, Vittum, Wakeley, Whittlesey and Wiel.-23. Mr. Blair moved that the Senate adjourn. And the question having been pnt, It was decided in the affirmative, And the ayes ond noes having been called for, Those who voted in the affirmative were, Messrs. Allen, Bashford, Blair, Bowen, Cary, Dunn, Lewis, McLane, Miller, Pinkney, Reed, Sharpstein, Smith, Squires, Stewart, Sterling, Wakeley Whittlesey and Weil-19 Those who voted in the negative were, Messrs. Alban, Bovee, Briggs, Hunter, Prentice and Vittum MONDAY, January 17, 1853. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Etchman. The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. Accounts against the State were presented as follows: By Mr. Sharpstein, The account of Rood & Whittemore. By Mr. Hunter, The account of S. H. Martin. By Mr. Miller, The account of C. L. Clausen. Which were severally referred to the Committee on Claims. Mr. Hunter presented the account of Wm. E. Cramer against the State. Which was referred to the Committee on printing. Mr. Wakeley presented the following resolution: Resolved, That a select committee of three be appointed to prepare and report to the Senate a bill for the incorporation of Railroad Companies; and that until such report, no bill granting a special charter for a Railroad Company shall be considered on a third reading. Which, on motion of Mr. Wakely was laid upon the table until to-morrow. Mr. Sharpstein introduced the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the Superintendent of Public Property be and he is hereby directed to put up a stove in the Senate chamber forthwith, and also to furnish a sufficient number of steel pens for the use of the several Senators during the session. Mr. Bovee introduced No. 1. (S) Joint Resolution relative to instruction of Senators on the Iomestead Bill, which was read the first and second times. Mr. Sharpstein introduced the following resolution, which was adopted, to wit: Resolved, By the Senate and Assembly of the State of Wiscon sin, That the State Librarian be and he hereby is authorized to employ Delancy Thayer as assistant Librarian during the present session of the Legislature. Bills were introduced and read the first and second times as follows: By Mr. Cary, No. 10 (S) A bill to authorize the city of Racine to aid in the construction of certain Railroads. By Mr. Bashford, No. 11 (S.) A bill to extend the time for the collection of taxes in the town of Oshkosh, Winnebago county. By Mr. Alban, No. 12 (S.) A bill in relation to Mills and mill dams. By Mr. Alban, No. 13 (S.) A bill to declare Big Plover River a public high way. By Mr. Hunter, No. 14 (S.) A bill to authorize the city of Milwaukee to construct a canal from the Milwaukee River to River street in the fifth ward of said city, and to levy a special tax to pay for the same. By Mr. Hunter, No. 15 (S.) A bill for the preservation of game. By Mr. Hunter, No. 16 (S.) A bill to extend the time for the collection of taxes in the city of Milwaukee. A Message from the Assembly by its Chief Clerk. Mr. PRESIDENT: The Assembly have adopted the resolution of the Senate directing the Librarian to furnish the members of the Legislature with copies of the Laws and Journals. Mr. Sharpstein, from the committee on Incorporations, to whom the same had been referred, reported back to the Senate, No. 3 (S.) A bill to authorize the Racine, Janesville and Mississippi Railroad Company to build their Railroad in divisions and connect with certain other roads Without amendment and recommended its passage. Mr. Miller from the committee on printing, to whom had been referred the resolution and amendments pertaining to the publication of the Governor's Message, submitted the following report: The Committee on Public Printing to whom was referred the resolution and amendment pertaining to the publication of the Governor's Message, would respectfully report:— That they recommend that the Chief Clerk be instructed to procure, in wrappers, 1000 copies of the "Wisconsin Banner," containing the Governor's Message, in the German language, for the use of the Senate, at a cost not exceeding 10 cents per copy. Also, 500 copies of the "Republicano," published at Sheboygan, containing the same document, in the same language, and at the same cost. Also, 500 copies of the "Nieuwsbode," containing the same document, in the Holland language, and at the same cost. Also, 1500 copies of the "Emigranten," and 100 copies of the Norwegian paper published at Racine, containing the same document, in the Norwegian language, and at the same cost. Also, 300 copies of the same document, in pamphlet form, printed in the Welch language, at 10 cents per copy, and the cost of translation not to exceed 10 dollars. Which was adopted. E. MILLER, J. R. BRIGGS, Jr., JOHN W. CARY. Mr. Hunter moved that the rules be suspended, and that No. 16 (S), A Bill to extend the time for the collection of taxes in the city of Milwaukee, Be put upon its passage now, Which was disagreed to. The Senate then resolved itself into committee of the whole for the consideration of the file of bills. Mr. Wakeley in the Chair, After some time spent therein, The committee arose and reported back to the Senate. No. 2 (S), A Bill to extend the time to collect taxes in the town of Port Washington Without amendment, and No. 3 (S), A Bill to authorise the Racine, Janesville and Mississippi Railroad Company to build their Railroad in Divisions, and to connect with certain other railroads, Without amendment, and No. 4 (S), A Bill to incorporate the Menomonee Locomotive Manufacturing Company With an amendment, which was concurred in, Said Bills No. 3 and 4 (S), were severally ordered to be engrossed and read a third time. And the question upon the engrossment of said Bill No. 2 (S), having been put, It was decided in the affirmative, And the ayes and noes having been called for, Those who voted in the affirmative were: Messrs. Allen, Bashford, Blair, Bovee, Briggs, Carey, Dunn, Hunter, McLane, Miller, Pinkney, Smith, Vittum and Wiel.-14. And those who voted in the negative were: Messss. Alban, Bowen, Lewis, Prentice, Reed, Sharpstein, Squires, Stewart, Sterling and Wakeley.-10. The Senate then resolved itself into committee of the whole for the consideration of No. 6 (S), A Bill to amend the Charter of the Beloit and Madison Railroad Company, Mr. Squires in the chair. And after some time spent therein, The committee rose and by their Chairman Reported back to the Senate No. 6 (S), and recommended its reference to the committee on Incorporations, And the question being upon the adoption of the report of the committee of the whole, Mr. Briggs moved a call of the Senate, |