1 music appeared to be enjoyed by them very much. They all conducted themselves very quietly and in an orderly manner. When we consider that, in many cases, melancholy and depression of spirits, consequent from disappointments, business failures, domestic troubles and bodily disease, is the cause of their unfortunate condition, and that cheerfulness and enjoyment has a beneficial influence, we were pleased to notice the avidity with which many of the patients avail themselves of reading matter. While the state has acted as if it had performed its whole duty towards this class of unfortunates, when it has procured a place of safe confinement, with proper food and clothing, together with medical aid, we, your committee, feel that it is the duty of the state to furnish reading matter of a light and instructive character, adapted to all classes of minds, and that all amusements that give recreation to both body and mind shall be encouraged and indulged in by the patients on all proper occasions. C. B. BUTLER, A. F. CHILDS, C. F. BOWRON, WM. SIMPSON, On the part of the Senate. J. T. LANTER, H. C. SNYDER, On the part of the House. Mr. V. P. Wilson, chairman of the special committee appointed to visit the State Agricultural College, made the following report: MR. PRESIDENT: Your special committee, appointed to visit the agricultural college at Manhattan, submit the following report: We arrived at Manhattan Friday, February 11, 1873; were met at the depot by Major Miller, farm superintendent, and tendered the hospitalities of the city. We were conducted to the college, and spent several hours in observing the working of the institution. We were pleased with the efficiency of its management, and the proficiency manifested by the students. Our state is certainly to be congratulated upon the possession of such an institution as the "farmers' college." The faculty is large and fully qualified for their work, but are greatly hindered for want of suitable accommodation in building and apparatus and library for exhibition and instruction. The present building is too small for the advanced wants of the institution, as the museum and library are both used for reci tation rooms, to the injury of the books and specimens. It is crowded to its utmost capacity, and cannot properly accommodate those who are seeking its advantages, while many more would be there could they find suitable room. As the present building is a gift to the state by individuals, and the endowment fund the gift of the general government, it certainly cannot be deemed unreasonable that the state should furnish suitable buildings, apparatus and library. A new building is imperatively demanded to meet the wants of the institution. The large farm, embracing nearly three hundred acres, affords a variety of soil suitable for experiment, and exemplifying the best methods of agriculture. A barn, suitable for the wants of this department, has been commenced, and will be a model of elegance and adaptation. It needs an appropriation to complete it. The farm should be well stocked with samples of all the best varieties of our domestic animals. The veterinary department is ably conducted by Prof. Detmers, whose labors in this will be of great benefit to the state. He greatly needs skeletons and subjects for dissection. The library is greatly deficient in recent works on agriculture, horticulture, animal surgery, etc., and should at once be supplied with these needful helps. In horticulture a good work has been begun in orchards, nursery, and forest tree culture, whose results will vastly enrich and benefit our state. This and the farm affords employment for the students, giving practical instruction in these branches, and affording them an opportunity to assist themselves. Many of the students have almost supported themselves by their own labor. The museum, under the care of Prof. Mudge, has grown to be one of the largest and most complete in the west, and constant additions are being made to it. It greatly needs more room. The following appropriations are asked for: To complete improvements begun, $10,000; conducting farm, hiring labor, etc., $4,000; implements for farm, $2,000; philosophical apparatus, chemicals, etc., $2,000; seeds, cuttings, etc., for horticultural department, $500; geological survey, $250; shelving for museum, $250; veterinary department, $500; material for workshop, $500; seeds, fertilizers, etc., for farm, $500; . library, $1,000; stock, $5,000; printing catalogue, advertising, care of buildings, $3,500; for commencing new building, $10,000; total, $40,000. All of which is respectfully submitted. V. P. WILSON, Chairman Senate Committee. T. E. SIMPSON, Chairman House Committee. E. B. ALLEN, WM. BATEMAN, WM. JEFFREY, J. M. HUNTER. L. J. KAHLER, Secretary House Committee. I accompanied the select committee, and fully approve the report. L. N. ROBINSON, Chairman Standing Committee. The undersigned, a member of the committee, would say that my time at Manhattan was too limited to visit the college building, but I visited the new purchase of 155 acres near the city, embracing the proposed new college site, the nursery, the unfinished barn, etc., and fully concur with the within report, so far as my observation extended. I desire to say, in addition, that, in my judgment, this institution is fortunate in having a very able corps of managers and officers. They are energetic, live business men, thoroughly imbued with the progressive spirit of the age, and having unbounded faith in the importance of the work in which they are engaged, and a commendable confidence in their ability to make this institution a success. A. M. BLAIR. ORIGINAL MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Moonlight offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the local bills on the calendar be made the special order for Thursday afternoon, the 20th instant, at 2 o'clock P. M. Mr. Grimes offered the following resolution: Resolved, That when the Senate adjourn this evening, it be until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning. Mr. Blair moved to amend the resolution as follows: "That the regular hours of meeting of the Senate be 9 A. M. and 2 P. M.," which amendment was adopted. The question being upon the adoption of the resolution as amended, a vote was had and the resolution adopted. Mr. Ely offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That Senator Simpson be granted leave of absence for ten days. Mr. McWirt asked leave of absence for ten days. Mr. Simons moved to amend by granting leave for eight days, which amendment was lost. Mr. Murdock moved to amend by making the leave "indefinite," which amendment was adopted. The question being upon the motion to grant leave of absence, a vote was had and the motion did not prevail. Mr. Grimes moved that the vote by which the resolution was adopted, granting leave of absence to Mr. Simpson, be reconsidered, which motion prevailed. Mr. Butler moved to lay the resolution upon the table, which motion prevailed. The President of the Senate made a statement in relation to the $7,000 placed in his hands, and that the money was taken out of the State Treasurer's office, where it had been placed on deposit, without his knowledge or consent, by the chairman of the investigating committee. Mr. St. John moved that the Senate do now adjourn, which motion did not prevail. Mr. Edwards moved that a committee of three be appointed to investigate the investigating committee, which motion prevailed. The President appointed as such committee Messrs. Edwards, J. C. Wilson and Butler. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS. Mr. Ely introduced Senate joint resolution No. 3, "Proposing a constitutional convention," which was read the first time. Mr. Morrill introduced Senate bill No. 149, "An act to vacate parts of certain streets, blocks and alleys," which was read the first time. Mr. Simpson introduced Senate bill No. 150, "An act to authorize counties, etc., to issue bonds and to provide for the registration of said bonds," which was read the first time. Mr. Morrill moved that the rules be suspended and bills just read the first time be read a second time and referred now, which motion prevailed. Senate joint resolution No. 3, "Proposing a constitutional convention," was read the second time and referred to the committee on judiciary. Senate bill No. 149, "An act to vacate parts of certain streets, blocks and alleys," was read the second time and referred to the committee on finance and taxation. Senate bill No. 150, "An act to authorize counties, etc., to issue bonds and to provide for the registration of said bonds," was read the second time and referred to the special joint committee on that subject. On motion, the Senate adjourned. GEO. C. CROWTHER, Secretary. AFTERNOON SESSION. SENATE CHAMBER, TOPEKA, KANSAS, The Senate met pursuant to adjournment; President in the chair. Roll called. The following gentlemen were present and answered to their names: Messrs. Blair, Brandley, Butler, Barker, Crichton, Edwards, Ely, Grimes, Judd, Martindale, McFarland, McWirt, Moonlight, Morrill, Murdock, O'Neil, Palmer, Rogers, Schmidt, Simons, Simpson, St. John, Topping, Walker, Wilson, J. C., Wilson, V. P., and Winter. Quorum present. BILLS ON THIRD READING. Senate bill No. 90, "To change the terms of courts in the 14th judicial district, and establishing courts in certain counties therein named," was read the third time, and the question being, Shall |