On motion of Mr. Speed,

The resolution and substitute were laid on the table.

On motion of Mr. Van Scoy,

The House adjourned.

Lansing, Tuesday, January 7, 1873.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Bryant.

Roll called: quorum present.

Absent without leave, Messrs. Lockwood and Thomas.

Mr. Bonine asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Lockwood for the day.

Mr. C. W. Watkins asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Thomas until Friday.

Mr. Hoar asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Bretung indefinitely, on account of sickness.

Mr. Priest announced that Hon. Horace H. Cady, of the 1st district of Macomb, was present and desired to take his seat. Mr. Cady came forward, and took and subscribed the constitutional oath of office, and took his seat.

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES.

The special committee to whom were referred the following resolutions, viz:

1. Resolved, That rule No. 41 of the rules of this House be so amended as to provide for a standing committee on railroads;

2. Resolved, That rule No. 41 of the rules of this House be amended so as to provide for a standing committee on public health;

3. Resolved, That the special committee on the amendment

of rule 41 of the House be instructed to amend the same so as to provide for a committee on the State Public School;

4. Resolved, That rule number 41 of the rules of this House be amended so as to provide for a standing committee on amendments to the Constitution;

Respectfully report that they have had the same under consideration, and report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the resolutions amending rule 41, so as to provide for standing committees on railroads, public health, and the State Public School, do pass; and that the resolution to amend the rule so as to provide for a standing committee on amendments to the Constitution, do not pass, and ask to be discharged from further consideration of the subject.

C. B. GRANT, Chairman.

Report accepted and committee discharged.

The question being on so amending rule 41 as to provide for a committee on railroads, two-thirds of all the members elect voting therefor, the recommendation was adopted.

The question being on so amending rule 41 as to provide for a committee on the State Public School, two-thirds of all the members elect voting therefor, the recommendation was adopted.

The question being on so amending rule 41 as to provide for a committee on public health, two-thirds of all the members elect voting therefor, the recommendation was adopted.

The question being on so amending rule 41 as to provide for a committee on amendments to the Constitution, twothirds of all the members elect not voting therefor, the amendment was not made.

NOTICES.

Mr. E. R. Miller gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce

A bill to amend chapter twenty-two (22) of the compiled laws, it being an act to provide for a tax upon dogs.

Mr. Buell gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce

A bill to require the Commissioner of Land Office, in all cases where State swamp lands have been withdrawn from market, or withheld from private entry or pre-emption, to give public notice of not less than thirty days, of the restoration of such lands to market, and authorizing and requiring the Commissioner, when there are competing applicants for the same tract of land present at the time of restoration, to offer the said tract for sale to the highest bidder.

Mr. Goodrich gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce

A bill to amend the charter of the village of Albion, by adding new sections thereto.

Mr. C. W. Watkins gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce

A bill to amend the charter of the village of Wayland.

Mr. C. W. Watkins gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce

A bill to amend section 2440 of chapter 75, compiled laws 1871, as amended by act No. 7, session laws 1872, so as to compel railway companies to build fences along the line of their roads within a specified time, being "An act to revise the laws for the incorporation of railroad companies," approved April 18, 1871.

Mr. F. Walker gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce

A bill to amend section four of chapter 144 of the compiled laws, being an act for the better protection of homestead settlers.

Mr. Sessions gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce

A bill to equalize the property of fractional school districts. situated in two or more counties.

Mr. Speed gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce

A bill supplementary to an act entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of railroad companies," approved February 12, 1855;

Also,

A bill to amend sections numbered 1, 2, and 3 of chapter 163, of the compiled laws of 1871, relative to the sale of lands for the payment of debts by executors, administrators, and guardians;

Also,

A bill to repeal section 26 of chapter 108 of the compiled laws of 1871;

Also,

A bill to authorize railroad companies to convey their franchises and property under certain circumstances;

Also,

A bill to protect travelers from annoyance of runners and solicitors for hotels, boats, and cars.

Mr. Burns gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce

A bill to amend section 364 of chapter 10 of the compiled laws, in relation to the compensation of members of boards of supervisors.

Mr. Shaw gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce

A bill to amend section 127 of chapter 178 of compiled laws, entitled "Courts held by Justices of the Peace ;" Also,

A bill to amend sections 7, 18, 20, 22, 27, 32, 36, 40, 41, of chapter 21 of compiled laws, entitled "An act to provide for a uniform assessment of property, and for the collection and return of taxes thereon, and to add new sections thereto;" Also,

A bill abolishing estates for life in dower and tenancy by

the courtesy, and creating, in lieu thereof, estates in fee simple, and further defining the rights, duties, and obligations of husband and wife.

Mr. Scott gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce

A bill for the repeal of the charter of the Plymouth Plank Road Company.

Mr. Welker gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce

A bill giving soldiers who have served in the army of the United States in the late war, and have received no State bounty, the sum of one hundred dollars each.

Mr. Rose gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce

A bill to legalize the tax roll of the township of Ætna, in the County of Mecosta, for the year 1872.

Mr. Cobb gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce

A bill to amend the charter of the village of Kalamazoo.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.

Mr. Greusel, previous notice having been given, and leave being granted, introduced

A bill to provide for the deposit and safe keeping of the public moneys belonging to the several counties of the State, and prescribing the duties of the treasurer and board of supervisors, and auditors in relation thereto.

The bill was read a first and second time by its title, and referred to the committee on judiciary.

Mr. Hoyt, previous notice having been given, and leave being granted, introduced

A bill to repeal section 124 of act number 169 of the session laws of 1869, being an act entitled "An act to provide for a uniform assessment of property, and for the collection and return of taxes thereon," approved April 6th, 1869, and being section 1090 of chapter 21 of the compiled laws of 1871.