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On motion of Mr. M'Donell, it was read a second t nie by its title-and

Ordered, That it lie on the table.

Mr. Stockton, from the committee on Territorial Affairs, reported,

A bill in addition to an act, entitled an act to provide for the distribution of the Laws of the Territory of Michigan and of the United States, approved April 13, 1827;

Which was read the first time and laid on the table.

Mr. Stockton, from the committee on Printing, reported,

That the committee had in part performed the duty assigned them, by contracting with G. L. Whitney for the printing of the Bills and Reports of the Council, at the rate paid for such services by the Legislature of New-York.

The report was concurred in.

The "bill to establish a Ferry over Saginaw River," was read a second time, and ordered to lie on the table.

The resolution authorising the Executive to interchange the laws of this Territory, with the other States and Territories, was read a second time; and,

On motion of Mr. Lawrence,

Ordered, That it be engrossed and read a third time on Monday. The resolution offered by Mr. Kingsley, instructing the Judiciary committee to inquire into the expediency of amending the act to provide for the partition of lands; having been taken up, and again read, was concurred in.

Mr. Fletcher submitted the following resolution:

Resolved, That the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire whether any, and what, alterations and amendments are necessary in the laws regulating the jurisdiction and powers of the several Courts of Record in this Territory.

Ordered, That said resolution lie on the table.
The Council adjourned.

FRIDAY, May 28, 1830.

Mr. Fletcher presented a memorial from the President and Directors of the Bank of Michigan, requesting such alteration of the act of Dec. 1827. as will require the Bank to make its report to the Governor of the Territory, on the 1st day of January, annually. Ordered, That the memorial be referred to the Judiciary com

mittee.

Mr. M'Donell. from the committee on Territorial Affairs, reported bills with the following tides, which were severally read the first time:

A bill to divide the township of Bloomfield, in the county of Oak

land.

A bill to set off and organise the township of Saginaw.

On motion of Mr. M'Donell, said bills were severally read a second time by their tities, and ordered to lie on the table. Mr. Fletcher, from he Judiciary committee, reported,

A bill to alter and amend certain acts therein named, relative to Bail.

The bill was read the first time and laid on the table.

Mr Kingsley, from the committee on Territorial Affairs, reponed,

A bill to amend an act entitled an act to prescribe the tenure of office of Auctioneers, and to levy a duty upon sales at auction in certain cases.

The bill was read the first time and laid on the table.

Mr. Kingsley, from the special committee to whom the subject was,eferred, reported,

A bill for the relief of Matilda Lewis.

The bili was read the first time and laid on the table.

The bill in addition to an act, entitled an act to provide for the distribution of the laws of the Territory of Michigan, and of the United States, approved April 13, 1827, was read a second time; and,

On motion of Mr. Drake,

Ordered, That it be engrossed and read a third time on Wednesday.

A message was received from the Governor on Executive business, by the bands of Mr. Forsyth; who also notified the Council, that the Governor had this day approved and signed,

The resolution, requiring the Secretary of the Territory to furs nish the Council with certain copies of the Laws and Journals. On motion of Mr. M'Donell, the Council went into the consideration of Executive business; after which,

On motion of Mr. Fletcher,

Resolved, That a select committee of three members be appointed to inquire whether any, and what amendments are necessary in the laws relative to the powers and duties of the Common Council and Mayor's Court of the City of Detroit.

Messrs. Fletcher, Irwin and Durocher were appointed that committee.

On motion, the Council adjourned to Monday.

MONDAY, May 31, 1830.

The President presented the petition of Patrick M'Arthy, for leave to be heard against granting the prayer of Catharine D. M3Arthy, in her petition for divorce.

Ordered, That it be referred to the Judiciary committee.

Mr. M'Donell presented a remonstrance from sundry inhabitants of the township of Ecorce, against granting the prayer of a petition heretofore presented, for a division of that township.

Ordered, That it be referred to the committee on Territorial Affairs.

The bill to alter and amend certain acts therein named relative to Bail, was read a second time, and

On motion of Mr. Fletcher,

Ordered, That it be engrossed and read a third time on Thursday. The bill to amend an act, entitled an act to provide for the assessment and collection of county and township taxes, approved April 13, 1827, and

The bill to amend an act, entitled an act to prescribe the tenure of office of Auctioneers, and to levy a duty upon sales at auction in certain cases,

Were severally read the second time, and ordered to lie on the table.

The bill for the relief of Matilda Lewis, was read the second time, and,

On motion of Mr. Kingsley,

Ordered, That it be engrossed and read a third time on Menday. The resolution, authorsing the Governor of the Territory, to interchange the laws thereof, with the different States and Territories, was read the third time and passed.

Mr. Bartow gave notice that he should at a future day, ask leave to bring in a bill in relation to non-resident taxes.

The resolution offered by Mr. Fletcher on the 27th inst. instructing the Judiciary committee to inquire whether any alterations are necessary, in the laws regulating the jurisdiction and powers of the Courts of Record in this Territory, having been taken up and again read, was concurred in.

Mr. Schoolcraft offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the committee on Expenditures, to whom was referred the petition of Wm. Durell & Co. claiming further remuneration for certain expenditures in fitting up the Council-chamber, be authorised to contract with said Wm. Durell & Co. for completing the chairs ordered for the Legislative Council.

Ordered, That the resolution lie on the table.

On motion of Mr. Stockton, the Council went into consideration of Executive business; after which,

The Council adjourned.

TUESDAY, June 1, 1830.

The President presented a communication from the Fiscal Agent of the Council, stating that the balance of arrearages upon the accounts of 1828 had been received from the Treasury Department, and that he was applying the same to the payment of the outstanding Certificates of that year.

Ordered, That the report lie on the table.

Mr. Durocher, from the committee on Territorial Affairs, reported,

A bill to set off and organise the township of La Fayette, in the county of Monroe.

The bill was read the first time and laid on the table.

Mr. Fletcher, from the committee on the Judiciary, reported, A bill for the relief of Abigail Stead.

The bill was read the first time and ordered to lie on the table. Mr. M'Donell offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of so amending the election laws in this Territory as to make it penal for any person to bet on an election, and to make it also penal for any person who shall pay any reward or hire to any persons for electioneering in favor of any candidate. Ordered, That the resolution lie on the table.

Mr. Drake submitted the following resolution:

Resolved, That the committee on Territorial Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expediency of repealing so much of the act amending the act for the assessment and collection of Territorial taxes, as authorises the assessment and collection of a Territorial tax upon any person owning or occupying a still actually employed in distilling spiritous liquor.

Ordered, That the resolution lie on the table.

Mr. Fletcher, from the committee on Eurolment, reported as correctly enrolled, the resolution authorising the Governor to interchange the laws of the Territory with the different States, &c. And the President signed the same.

On motion of Mr. Drake,

Resolved, That each member of the Council be permitted to subscribe for any additional number of newspapers printed in the Territory, not exceeding six in number, to be paid for from the contingent fund.

Mr. M'Donell offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the committee on Printing be instructed to inquire how many copies of the revised laws are in the hands of the binder, unbound, and how soon they can be bound, ready for deli

very.

Ordered, That it lie on the table.

The resolution to authorise the committee on Expenditures to contract with Wm. Durell & Co, to complete the chairs ordered for the Council, being taken up and again read, was concurred in. Mr. Stockton submitted the following resolution:

Resolved, That the committee on Printing be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing for the publication of the Laws in the several newspapers of this Territory, immediately after their passage and approval.

Ordered, That it lie on the table.

Mr. Kingsley submitted the following resolution:

Resolved, That the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of legalising tavern licenses, which

have been granted by the Sheriff on mere application to him and the payment of a certain tax therefor.

Ordered, That the resolution lie on the table.

The Council adjourned.

WEDNESDAY, June 2, 1880.

The following petitions and papers were presented:

By Mr Drake: A petition from the Supervisors of Macomb county, for a law to bar claims against said county, not presented for adjustment before certain periods, to be fixed by law. Referred to the Judici ry committee.

By Mr. M'Donell: A petition from sundry inhabitants of the township of Huron, praying authority to assume the control of School lands, dis ributable to that township. Referred to the committee on Schools.

Dy Mr. Le Roy: A petition from sundry inhabitants of Oakland county, praying on behalf of Peter Schoonover, a divorce from his wife, Affe. Referred to the committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. Irwin: A communication from the Fiscal Agent, stating an account for services and stationery. Referred to the committee on Expenditures.

By the President: A communication from the Auditor of the Territory, relative to an increase of salary. Referred to the committee on Territorial Affairs.

Mr. Lawrence, from the Judiciary committee, reported,

A bill to dissolve the marriage contract between James Perrine and Harriet Perrine; and

A bill to dissolve the marriage contract between Reuben Garlick and Martha Garlick.

Said bills were severally read the first time and laid on the table. Mr. Irwin, from the committee on Territorial Affairs, reported, A bill for the relief of Lewis Rouse and others, of Green Bay. The bill was read the first time and laid on the table.

and,

bill for the relief of Abigail Stead was read a second time;

On motion of Mr. Drake,

Ordered, than be engrossed and read a third time on Monday. The ball to set off and organise the township of La Fayette, in the county of Monroe, was read a second time; and,

On motion of Mr. Irwin,

Ordered, That the bill lie on the table.

The bill to amend an act, entitled an act to prevent gaming, was read the thad time.

Mr. Kingsley moved that the bill pass.

The question being taken, it was decided that the bill do now pass; and that the title thereof be,

An act to amend an act, entitled an act to prevent gaming.

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