The joint resolution was read a first and second time by its title, and referred to the committee on federal relations. Mr. Shaw, unanimous consent being given, introduced Joint resolution asking Congress for an appropriation for the survey of the Michigan Ship Canal. The joint resolution was read a first and second time by its title, and referred to the committee on federal relations. Mr. Grant, unanimous consent being given, introduced Joint resolution authorizing the issue of a patent to Parson King, upon school land certificate No. 1883. The joint resolution was read a first and second time by its title, and referred to the committee on public lands. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Garfield offered the following: Resolved, That the compensation of the messenger boys in the House, be two dollars a day and mileage; Which was adopted. Mr. Gilmore offered the following: Resolved, That Joseph Greusel, Jr., Wm. Stocking, Henry A. Chaney, E. B. Fairfield, J. B. McCracken and D. C. Henderson, are hereby designated as reporters to this House, and that the Sergeant-at-Arms assign them places on the platform in the rear of the Speaker's desk; Which was adopted. Mr. Ripley offered the following: Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms of this House procure twelve copies of the compiled laws of 1871, for the use of the members, to be kept in the hall of the House of Representatives during the session, and to remain the property of the State; Which was not adopted. Mr. Blackman offered the following: Resolved (the Senate concurring), That rule number 13 of the joint rules of the Senate and House of Representatives be and the same is hereby amended, so as to read as follows: "RULE 13. Every resolution by which any money or other property of the State shall be donated or appropriated, or by which any expense to the State shall be incurred, or which shall have any operation or effect outside of the two houses of the Legislature, except such appropriations and expenses as shall be for the exclusive use, necessity, or convenience of the Legislature, shall be either a joint or concurrent resolution, and shall take the same course as a bill, and shall be enrolled and presented to the Governor for his signature before the same shall take effect." Laid over under the rules. The Sergeant-at-Arms announced the Private Secretary of the Governor, who transmitted to the House a message from his Excellency the Governor, in writing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Being the consideration of the following: Resolved (the Senate concurring), That we request our Senators in Congress to use all honorable means to secure the concurrence of the Senate in the passage of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Bounty bill, which has recently passed the House. Mr. Buell moved to amend the resolution by adding thereto the following: Resolved, That the Secretary of State be requested to transmit copies of the foregoing resolution to our Senators, and Representatives in Congress; Which motion prevailed. The resolution, as amended, was then adopted. MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR. The Speaker, by unanimous consent, announced the follow ing: EXECUTIVE OFFICE, To the House of Representatives: I have this day approved, signed, and deposited in the office of the Secretary of State, Concurrent resolution relative to compiling manual; Also, Concurrent resolution relative to furnishing Journal to clergymen of Lansing; Also, Concurrent resolution relative to purchase of Cushing's Manual and Parliamentary Law. JOHN J. BAGLEY. The communication was laid on the table. GENERAL ORDER. On motion of Mr. Bartholomew, The House went into committee of the whole on the general order, Mr. Grant in the chair. After some time spent therein, the committee rose, and through their chairman, made the following report: The committee of the whole have had under consideration the following entitled bill: House bill No. 1, entitled A bill to amend section 13 of chapter 268 of the compiled laws of 1871; Have made sundry amendments thereto, and have directed their chairman to report the same back to the House, asking concurrence therein, and recommend its passage. The committee of the whole have had under consideration the following entitled joint resolution: House joint resolution No. 1, entitled Joint resolution asking Congress for an appropriation of United States lands to aid in the construction of the Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie and Mackinaw Railroad, extending from the harbor of Marquette, on Lake Superior, easterly to the Straits of Sault Ste. Marie and Mackinaw, Have made no amendment thereto, and have directed their chairman to report the same back to the House, asking concurrence therein, and recommend its passage. C. B. GRANT, Chairman. Report accepted and committee discharged. On motion of Mr. Warren, The House concurred in the amendments made to the bill by the committee, and it was placed on the order of third reading. The joint resolution was placed on the order of third reading. Mr. Blackman moved that the House take a recess until 2 o'clock P. M; Which was withdrawn. Mr. Shaw moved that when the House adjourn it be until 2 P. M., of Monday next; Which motion did not prevail. Mr. E. R. Miller moved that the House take a recess until 2 o'clock this afternoon; Which motion did not prevail. Mr. F. Walker moved that the House adjourn until 7 P. M. of Monday next. Mr. Lamb demanded the yeas and nays. The demand was seconded and the motion did not prevail by yeas and nays, as follows: Mr. Mitchell asked and obtained leave of absence for himself until Tuesday. Mr. Welker asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Brunson until Tuesday. Mr. Scott asked and obtained leave of absence for Messrs. Speed, Burns, and Pierce until Tuesday. Mr. E. R. Miller asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Cobb until Tuesday. Mr. Haire asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Withington until Monday. Mr. Sessions asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Morse until Tuesday. Mr. Gordon asked and obtained leave of absence for Messrs. Markey and Greusel until Monday night. Mr. Buell moved that the House adjourn until 2 P. M. of Monday. Mr. C. W. Watkins moved to amend by making the hour 7:30 P. M. of Monday. Mr. Blackman moved that the House adjourn; Which motion prevailed. |