Mr. Miles offered the following: Resolved, That the daily sessions of this House shall commence hereafter at the bour of 9 o'clock A. M., until otherwise ordered. Mr. R. B. Smith moved to amend by making the hour 91 o'clock. Mr. Yawkey moved to amend by making the hour 10 o'clock. Which amendment was accepted. The resolution as amended, was then adopted. Mr. Shier offered the following: Resolved, That the Speaker be and he is hereby authorized to appoint a person to take charge of the cloak room. Mr. Holt offered the following substitute for the resolution: Resolved, That John Raynor, of Muskegon, be and is hereby appointed keeper of the cloak room during the present session of the House, at a per diem of two and 50-100 dollars per day. Mr. Huston moved to amend by substituting the name of "W. D. Burdick," for that of "John Raynor;" Which motion did not prevail. The vote recurring on the substitute, it was not adopted. Mr. Swift offered the following: Resolved, That the Speaker be and is hereby authorized to appoint eight messenger boys, at a per diem of $2. Mr. G. G. Briggs moved to amend, by striking out "eight," and inserting "six," in lieu thereof. Mr. Crossman offered the following as a substitute for the resolution: Resolved, That the Speaker of this House be and he is hereby authorized to appoint six messenger boys for the House at large, and one special messenger for the Speaker, and that the Clerk be also authorized to appoint a special messenger, all at a compensation to be hereafter established. Mr. G. G. Briggs withdrew his amendment. The substitute was then accepted. Mr. Ingersoll moved to amend by fixing the pay of the messengers at $2 per diem, while in actual attendance. Mr. Mason moved to amend by fixing the per diem pay at $2 50, instead of $2; Which motion did not prevail. The amendment of Mr. Ingersoll was then agreed to. The resolution, as amended, was then adopted. Mr. Baxter offered the following: Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to wait upon the resident Clergy of Lansing, and invite them to officiate successively as Chaplains of the House during its session; Which was adopted. The Speaker appointed as such committee Messrs. Baxter, Swift and Wendell. Mr. Horton offered the following: Resolved, That the Speaker be and hereby is authorized to appoint a fireman and assistant fireman; Which was adopted. Mr. Mason moved that the House do now adjourn; Which motion did not prevail. The committee appointed to wait on the Senate, and inform that body that the House was organized and ready to proceed to business, reported that they had performed that duty, and asked to be discharged. The report was accepted, and the committee discharged. Resolved, That the Clerk of this House be and he is hereby authorized to appoint two assistants; Which was adopted. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE. The Speaker announced the following: SENATE CHAMBER, To the Speaker of the House of Representatives: SIR-I am instructed by the Senate to transmit the following concurrent resolution: Resolved, By the Senate (the House concurring,) That the State Printer be instructed to transmit to each newspaper in the State, and to the State officers, Supreme and Circuit Court Judges, and to the clerks of the several counties in the State, one copy each of the Journal of the Senate and of the House of Representatives, during the present session; Which has passed the Senate, and in which the concurrence of the House is respectfully asked. Very respectfully, On motion of Mr. Ingersoll, HENRY S. SLEEPER, Secretary of the Senate. The House concurred in the adoption of the resolution. Mr. Sanford presented the memorial of Hon. C. C. Dewey, claiming the seat now occupied by Hon. John H. Hubbard, of Jackson county. On motion of Mr. Sanford, The memorial was laid on the table. On motion of Mr. Dusseau, The House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Lansing, Thursday, January 7, 1869. The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Banwell. Roll called: quorum present. Absent at roll-call, Messrs. Blake, Crossman, Mandigo, McCowen, Shier and Stannard. Mr. Osborn asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Crossman, on account of sickness. Mr. Swift asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Shier, on account of sickness. Mr. R. B. Smith asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Stannard, on account of sickness. The Speaker announced the following: } HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, To the Speaker of the House of Representatives : SIR-I have this day appointed James H. Stone, of Kalamazoo, Assistant Clerk, pursuant to a resolution of the House. N. B. JONES, Clerk. The oath of office was then administered to the Assistant Clerk, and he entered upon the discharge of his duties. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE. The Speaker announced the following: SENATE CHAMBER, To the Speaker of the House of Representatives: } SIR-I am instructed by the Senate to transmit the following concurrent resolution: Resolved, (the House concurring,) That the State Printer be instructed to transmit to the resident clergymen of the city of Lansing, one copy each of the journal of the Senate and House of Representatives, during the present session; Which has passed the Senate, and in which the concurrence of the House is respectfully asked. Very respectfully, On motion of Mr. Yawkey, HENRY S. SLEEPER, Secretary of the Senate. Tae House concurred in the adoption of the resolution. The Speaker also announced the following: SENATE CHAMBER, To the Speaker of the House of Representatives: } SIR-I am instructed to return to the House the following concurrent resolution: Resolved, (The Senate concurring,) That a committee of two be appointed on the part of the House, to act with a like com mittee on the part of Senate, to wait on the retiring and acting Governors, and inform them that the two Houses are now organized, and ready to receive any communication they may be pleased to make; In the passage of which the Senate has concurred. I am also directed to inform the House that Senators Boies and Mason have been appointed as such committee on the part of the Senate. Very respectfully, HENRY S. SLEEPER, Secretary of the Senate. The message was laid on the table. The Speaker also announced the following: SENATE CHAMBER, To the Speaker of the House of Representatives: } SIR-I am instructed by the Senate to transmit the following concurrent resolution: Resolved, (the House concurring,) That the Senate and House of Representatives meet in joint convention, in Representative Hall, to-day, at 10 o'clock, to hear the message of the retiring Governor; Which has passed the Senate, and in which the concurrence of the House is respectfully asked. Very respectfully, HENRY S. SLEEPER, Secretary of the Senate. On motion of Mr. McKernan, The House concurred in the adoption of the resolution. The Speaker also announced the following: SENATE CHAMBER, To the Speaker of the House of Representatives: } SIR-I am instructed by the Senate to transmit the following concurrent resolution: Resolved, By the Senate (the House concurring,) That the |