A bill to amend section 31 of chapter 136 of the compiled laws of 1871, entitled "Primary Schools."

Also,

A bill to amend section 19 of chapter 249 of the compiled laws of 1871, entitled "Offenses against the public peace."

Mr. Gilmore gave notice that on some future day he would

ask leave to introduce

A joint resolution to authorize the Commissioner of the State Land Office to convey the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section number sixteen, in township number eight south, of range number five east, to George W. Blivin, assignee of primary school land certificate number five thousand nine hundred and sixty-one.

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

A bill to amend, of chapter 21 of compiled laws of 1871, sections 54, 67, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 102, 103, 104, 113, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 149, 155, 156, 162, 164, 165, 166, 167, and to repeal sections 83, 96, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, it being for the purpose of disconnecting our tax system from the Auditor General's office, and to establish what is better known as the county system of taxation.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.

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

A bill to compel railroads, at their crossings, to connect on equitable terms.

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

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

A bill to amend section 37 of an act entitled "An act to revise the laws providing for the incorporation of railroad

companies," approved April 18, 1871, being section 2441, chapter 75, of the compiled laws of 1871.

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

THIRD READING OF BILLS.

House bill No. 2, entitled

A bill to legalize the assessment roll of the township of Butler, in the county of Branch, for the year 1872,

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of all the members elect voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

By a vote of two-thirds of all the members elect, the bill was ordered to take immediate effect.

House bill No. 3, entitled

A bill to amend section 3366, being section 12 of chapter 128 of the compiled laws of 1871, relative to the formation of companies for the introduction of water into towns, cities and villages of the State of Michigan,

Was read a third time, and, pending the taking of the vote on the passage thereof,

Mr. Ripley moved to amend the bill by striking out the words" and may issue their obligations therefor;"

Which motion did not prevail.

Mr. Blackman moved to amend the bill by inserting in the second line of section 12, after the word "company," the words "is or shall be;"

Which motion did not prevail.

The bill was then passed, a majority of all the members elect voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

By a vote of two-thirds of all the members elect, the bill was ordered to take immediate effect.

House bill No. 4, entitled

A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to revise the charter of the village of Wayland," being act No. 366 of the session laws of 1869, approved March 30, 1869, as amended by act No. 203, session laws of 1871, approved February 27, 1871,

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of all the members elect voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

On motion of Mr. Watkins,

By a vote of two-thirds of all the members elect, the bill was ordered to take immediate effect.

Mr. Lamb announced that Hon. Thomas A. Ferguson member elect from Grand Traverse, etc., was present, and desired to take his seat.

Mr. Ferguson came forward, and took and subscribed the constitutional oath of office and took his seat.

On motion of Mr. J. Walker,

The House adjourned.

Lansing, Tuesday, January 14, 1873.

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

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Cromack.

Roll called: quorum present.

Absent without leave: Messrs. Bottomley, Eggleston, Harris, Howard, Lewis, Lockwood, Markey, Rose, and A. Walker. Mr. Shaw asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Eggleston for the day.

Mr. Bartholomew asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. A. Walker for the day.

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

Mr. Greusel asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Markey for the day.

Mr. Goodrich asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Rose for the day.

Mr. Hoyt asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Lewis for the day.

Mr. Hoar asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Harris for the day.