On motion of Mr. Davis, Resolved. That a committee of two be appointed to make arrange. ments with the Post Master of the city of Detroit for the delivery of communications directed to members of this House, and that they report as soon as practicable. Messrs Davis and Glen were appointed such committee. On motion of Mr. A. C. Baldwin, Resolved, That the Clerk of the House furnish at the expense of the state, to each member of the House of Representatives such newspapers as they shall respectively direct, not exceeding in number two daily papers. On motion of Mr. Dunham, Resolved, That the daily sessions of this House will commence at ten o'clock, A. M., until otherwise ordered. Mr. Barbour offered the following resolution, which on motion of Mr. Hawley, was laid on the table: Resolved, That the Speaker be authorized to employ a competen person to translate the Governor's message into the German and French languages. On motion of Mr. C. Baldwin, Resolved, That the tables of the House of Representatives be furnished with a copy of the revised statutes and session laws of Michigan, and the journals and documents of the last session of the legisla ture. On motion of Mr. Hawley, Resolved, That the sergeant-at-arms act as door keeper until otherwise ordered. Mr. Ames offered the following resolution, which On motion of Mr. Patterson, was laid on the table: Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to revise the rules of this house, and that they report as soon as practicable. On motion of Mr. Hawley, the House adjourned. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1846. The House met pursuant to adjournment, was called to order by the Speaker, and on calling the roll, Messrs. Graham, Hand, Hazleton, T. Lewis, and Noble, were absent. The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Speaker announced the following as the standing committees of the House: Ways and Means--Messrs. Patterson, Glen, Ten Eyck, Davis and Hazleton. Judiciary-Messrs. Noble, Hand, A. C. Baldwin, Cook and Blair. Internal Improvement-Messrs. Barbour, Toll, Sprague, Barrett and Brotherson. Claims-Messrs. Dunham, Thomas, Wakeman, C. Baldwin and Pierce. Elections-Messrs. A. C. Baldwin, Hollister, T. Lewis, Leland and McDonald, Federal Relations-Messrs. Peck, Ames, Hand, Ord and Jones. Bank and Incorporations-Messrs. Hawley, Peck, Graham, Webster and Sanborn. Public Lands-Messrs. Groves, Morse, Cole, Kennedy and Edmunds. Printing--Messrs. Barrett, Scott, Wing, Palmer and Parsons. Education-Messrs. Andrews, Sweeney, O'Malley, Hollister and Rice. Engrossment and Enrollment-Messrs. Ames, Ord, Wm. Lewis, Brotherson and Palmer. Egriculture and Manufactures-Messrs. Wing, Kennedy and Chubb. Militia-Messrs. Toll, Ten Eyck and Jones. Supplies and Expenditures--Messrs. Dunham, Webster and Ed munds. Organization of Townships and Counties-Messrs. T. Lewis, Groves and Sanborn. State Prison--Messrs. Wakeman, Wing and Giddings. Indian Affairs.-Messrs. O'Malley, Morse and Chubb. Mr. Davis presented a petition from Melvin Drake and fifty-three other legal voters of Oakland county, asking the necessary legislative action to amend the second article of the constitution of this state. Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Giddings announced that his colleague, Hon. Fletcher Ransom, member elect from the county of Kalamazoo, was present, and ready to take his seat. Mr. Ransom thereupon appeared and the constitutional oath having been administered by the Speaker, he took his seat. Mr. Andrews presented the petition of citizens of South Haven township, praying for a re-organization of said township. Referred to the committee on the organization of towns and counties. Mr. Davis, from the committee appointed to make arrangements with the Post Master of the city of Detroit, reported that they had performed that duty; and that the Post Master will send any letters or communications to the members by the messengers of this House. The following message was received from the Senate: SENATE CHAMBER, To the Speaker of the House of Representatives: S SIR-I am instructed by the Senate to transmit a "joint resolution authorizing the Governor to appoint a private secretary," which the Senate have adopted, and respectfully ask the concurrence of the House therein. The joint resolution authorizing the Governor to appoint a private secretary was taken up, read a first and second time, the rule suspended, and the joint resolution read a third time and passed. Mr. Groves offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the House of Representatives, on to-morrow morning, proceed to designate two clergymen, whose duty it shall be to officiate alternately during the present session. Mr. Hazelton moved to amend the resolution by striking out the word "designate," and insert "elect," which motion prevailed. On motion of Mr. Peck, The word "clergymen" was striken out and "chaplains" inserted. Mr. Scott moved to amend by striking out the words "on to-morrow morning" and insert "now," which motion was lost. Mr. Chubb offered the following as a substitute for the original resolution, which substitute was not adopted: Resolved, That this House elect eight chaplains, one from each of the christian denominations in this city, to officiate in weekly succession, in the following order: first, Methodist; second, Catholic ; third, Presbyterian; fourth, Universalist; fifth, Episcopalian; sixth, New Jerusalem Church; seventh, Lutheran: eighth, Congregationalist; and that they receive such compensation for their services as the members of the House shall contribute at the end of each week. Mr. Andrews moved to add the following to the resolution, which motion did not prevail : "And that they be paid for their services by the voluntary subscription of members of the House." Mr. Ames offered a joint resolution relative to appointing a joint committee to revise the rules, which was read a first and second time, and, On motion of Mr. A. C. Baldwin, The rule was suspended. And the question being on ordering the resolution to a third reading, pending which, On motion of Mr. Hazleton, The joint resolution was referred to a select committee, with instructions. The Speaker appointed as such committee, Messrs. Ames, Peck and Hazleton. Mr. Groves presented the papers of De Witt C. Walker, claiming one of the contested seats from Macomb county, when On motion of Mr. Edmunds, The whole matter of the contested seats was referred to the committee on elections. The following message was received from the Senate: SENATE CHAMBER, To the Speaker of the House of Representatives: SIR-I am instructed by the Senate to return the joint resolution relative to stationery, and to inform the House that the Senate have non-concurred therein. Respectfully, &c., JA'S. E. PLATT, Secretary of Senate. On motion of Mr. Hazleton, The following resolution was taken from the table: Resolved, That the Speaker be authorized to employ a competent person to translate the Governor's message into the German and French languages. And the same being under consideration, On motion of Mr. Hazleton, It was amended by striking out the word "Speaker," and inserting "committee on printing." On motion of Mr. Hawley, It was further amended by striking out the words "a competent person," and inserting "one or more competent persons." The resolution, as amended, was then adopted. Mr. Ten Eyck offered the following joint resolution, which, under the rule, lies on the table one day : Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan, That a joint committee to consist of three Senators, and three members of the House of Representatives, be appointed to invite and receive proposals for the purchase, by individuals or companies, of the several rail roads, and other works of internal improvement, belonging to the State, and that they promptly proceed to the performance of the duty devolved upon them by this resolution, reporting the result of their proceedings at as early a period in the progress of the session as practicable. Mr. Barrett offered the following resolution: Resolved, That in place of the customary mode of supplying members with stationery, each member of the house shall be entitled to receive five dollars, to furnish himself with stationery during the seŝsion. Mr. Hawley moved to amend, by adding the following resolution; Resolved, That in addition to the sum mentioned in the preceding resolution, the chairmen of the several committees be allowed such |