The bill was read a first and second time by its title, and referred to the committee on ways and means. Mr. Bartholomew, previous notice having been given, and leave being granted, introduced A bill to amend section 13 of chapter 268 of the compiled laws of 1871. The bill was read a first and second time by its title and referred to the committee on Reform School. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Bonine offered the following: Resolved (the Senate concurring), That the State Board of Auditors be instructed to furnish gas for this building, and for the State Offices, and State Library. Laid over under the rules. Mr. Greusel offered the following: Resolved, That three thousand copies of the Governors' messages, translated into the German language, one thousand into the Holland, one thousand into the Scandinavian, and one thousand copies into the French languages, be printed for the use of the House; Mr. Withington moved to refer the resolution to the committee on printing; Which motion prevailed. Mr. Garvelink offered the following: Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That 1,500 copies of the Governors' messages, both of the retiring and present incumbent, be translated and printed in the Holland language; and that the same be awarded to the publishers of the Grondwet, of the city of Holland, to be distributed by them among the Holland people in the counties of Allegan, Ottawa, Kent, and Muskegon, at a cost to be fixed by this Legislature. Laid over under the rules. Mr. Warren moved to take from the table the following resoIntion: Resolved, That one thousand copies of the Governor's message be printed for the use of the House; To which the following substitute was pending: Resolved by the House (the Senate concurring), That five thousand copies each of the Governors' messages be printed for the use of the Legislature, in the English, two thousand each printed in the German, and two thousand in the French languages; Which motion prevailed. On motion of Mr. Warren the resolution and substitute were referred to the committee on printing. Mr. Garfield offered the following: Resolved (the Senate concurring), That the resident clergymen of the city of Lansing, officiating in the Legislature, be furnished with a copy of the manual of 1871, and also of 1873 when published; Laid over under the rules. Mr. Scott offered the following: Resolved, That rule 41 be so amended as to authorize the Speaker to appoint a standing committee on horticulture; Which was adopted, two-thirds of the members elect voting therefor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Being the consideration of the following: Resolved (the Senate concurring), That the State Librarian be instructed to purchase, for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives, six copies of Cushing's Parliamentary Law and thirty-five copies of Cushing's Manual. Mr. Withington moved to amend the resolution by striking out the words, "for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives;" Which motion prevailed. The resolution, as amended, was then adopted. On motion of Mr. Bonine, the House took a recess until 3 P. M. AFTERNOON SESSION. 3 o'clock P. M. The House met and was called to order by the Speaker. Roll called quorum present. Mr. Speed, by unanimous consent, offered the following: Resolved, That the Board of State Auditors be requested to transmit to this House a copy of the opinion of the Hon. Jacob M. Howard, Attorney General, relative to the payment of traveling expenses of circuit judges; Which was adopted. Mr. Speed, by unanimous consent, gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for a uniform assessment of property, and for the collection and return of taxes thereon," approved April 6, 1869, by adding two new sections thereto. Mr. Speed moved that the rules be suspended, and that he be allowed to introduce two bills, previous notice not having been given. Two-thirds of the members elect not voting therefor, the motion did not prevail. Mr. West offered the following: Resolved (the Senate concurring), That the Secretary of State be authorized to furnish each member of the present Legislature with one copy of the compiled laws of 1871. Laid over under the rules. Mr. A. K. Warren offered the following: Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the State printer be directed to transmit to the Hon. Nelson B. Jones, formerly Clerk of this House, one copy of the daily journal of the Senate and House during the present session. Laid over under the rules. Mr. E. R. Miller offered the following: Resolved (the Senate concurring), That the Secretary of State be requested to furnish copies of the "manual" to the reporters. Laid over under the rules. NOTICES. Mr. Welch gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill amending section one (1) of chapter 171 of the compiled laws of 1871, relative to the general provision concerning husband and wife. Mr. Fey gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to define how many hours labor shall constitue a legal day's work. Mr. Ackley gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to authorize the township of Swan Creek to purchase of the Swan Creek and Saginaw Bridge Company its bridge across the Tittibawassee River, and to hold the same as a toll bridge. Mr. Gilmore gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend section 3366, being section twelve of chapter 128 of compiled laws of 1871, relative to the formation of companies for the introduction of water into towns, cities, and villages in the State of Michigan. Mr. West gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend section 17 of chapter 175 of the compiled laws, relative to juries in civil cases in the circuit court. Also, A bill to amend section 174 of chapter 178 of the compiled laws, relative to executions issued by justices of the peace. Mr. Drew gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend section 27, chapter 75, of the compiled laws. Mr. Mitchell gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend section 2 of act No. 138, session laws of 1859, being section 7938 of the compiled laws of 1871. Mr. F. Walker gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to tax railroad lands as soon as title is obtained. Mr. Striker gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to authorize George H. Abrams to drain Wall Lake, in the township of Hope, Barry county, Michigan. Mr. Collins gave notice that on some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend the charter of the village of Middleville, Barry county. Mr. Speed moved that the rules requiring the introduction of bills to be on a day subsequent to the notice of the same be suspended so as to allow the introduction of all bills at the option of members; Which motion prevailed. Under the above suspension of the rules, Mr. Speed introduced 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. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, and referred to the committee on judiciary. Also, A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for a uniform assessment of property, and for the collection and return of taxes thereon," approved April 6, 1869, by adding two new sections thereto. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, and referred to the committee on ways and means. Mr. Chamberlain offered the following: |