tees, C. C. Trowbridge, in compliance with the directions of said Board. Read and laid on the table.

Mr. Moseley, from the committee on the Judiciary, to whom the petition upon the subject was referred, reported "a bill to incorporate the Detroit Steam Mill Company," which was read the first time; and, on motion, the second time by its title, and recommitted.

Mr. Irwin moved, that the select committee to whom was referred the petition to incorporate the Grand Lodge of Michigan, be instructed to bring in a bill for that purpose. The motion was agreed to, and Mr. Irwin, from said committee, reported "a bill to incorporate the Grand Lodge of the Territory of Michigan," which was read twice and recommitted.

Mr. Irwin, on motion, had leave to bring in "a bill to protect Missionary Establishments in the Territory of Michigan, and for other purposes," and

Messrs. Irwin and Lawrence were appointed the committee to prepare said bill.

The "bill fixing the rate of toll for grinding," was taken up, read the third time, and passed.

Mr. Irwin, from the committee of Enrolment, reported, as correctly enrolled, bills with the following titles, viz:

A bill to prevent unjust imprisonment, by securing the benefit of the writ of habeas corpus.

A bill concerning Seals.

A bill regulating Marriages.

And the President signed the same.

On motion of Mr. Moseley, the Council proceeded to the consideration of Executive business; after which,

On motion of Mr. Stockton, the Council adjourned.

TUESDAY, March 6, 1827.

Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Richard.

Mr. Lawrence presented the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Wayne and Monroe, living near the River Huron, praying that the district in which they reside may be set off as a town, &c. Read and referred to the committee on Territorial affairs.

Mr. Irwin, from the select committee to prepare "a bill to incorporate the Grand Lodge of the Territory of Michigan," to whom said bill had been recommitted, reported the same with an amendment, which was agreed to; and the bill was then ordered to be engrossed and read the third time on Thursday next.

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Mr. Irwin, from the select committee to prepare tect Missionary Establishments in the Territory of Michigan for the education of Indians, and other persons being of Indian habits and character," reported said bill, which was read twice and recommitted to said committee.

Mr. Dole, from the select committee to whom was recommitted a bill to incorporate the Stockholders of the Detroit Banking and Insurance Company," reported said bill with an amendment; and the bill was then laid on the table.

The "bill directing the mode of proceeding in Chancery," was taken up and read the third time.

Mr. Moseley moved that the bill be amended by inserting, after the word "applause," in the 1st line of the 9th section, the following, viz: "shall be made returnable on a day certain therein to be named"—and after the word "directed," in the 2d line of said section, the following, viz: "at least ten days before the return thereof"-and that the words, "or Judge," be inserted after the word 66 Court," ," in the 11th line of the 10th section. And said motion was agreed to.

Mr. Lawrence moved, that the bill be further amended by striking out the whole of the 38th and 39th sections thereof; and the motion was decided in the affirmative.

On motion, the bill was then further amended by inserting the words, "within thirty days," after the word "appeal," in the 4th line of the 47th section, and the same also after the word "order," in the 4th line of the 48th section.

The question "shall the bill pass ?" was then put, and it was decided in the affirmative.

The bills with the following titles were severally taken up, read the third time, and passed, viz:

A bill concerning apprentices and servants.

A bill concerning Notaries Public.

A bill concerning Coroners.

The "bill securing to mechanics and others payment for their labor and materials in erecting any house or other building, within the county of Wayne," was taken up, and, on motion, recommitted to the select committee by whom it was reported.

The "bill to prevent gaming," was taken up in committee of the whole, the question being on the following amendment, heretofere submitted by Mr. McDonell, as an additional section:

"SECT. 9. That any person indicted and convicted under the provisions of this act, for any violation of the same, shall be incapable of voting at any election for three years after such offence shall have been committed, and from holding any office in the Territory for six years thereafter; and his office to be vacated, if an officer of the Territorial Government.'

The question being taken on receiving said amendment, it was decided in the negative; whereupon,

Mr. McDonell called for the ayes and nays, and they were taken as follows:

Ayes-Mr. McDonell.

Nays-Messrs. Burt, Bunce, Connor, Dole, Edwards, Forsyth, Irwin, Lawrence, Lacroix, Moseley, Stockton-11.

The bill, on motion, was then ordered to be engrossed and read the third time on Thursday next.

The "bill concerning divorces," was taken up in committee of the whole.

Mr. McDonell submitted the following as an amendment thereto, to be inserted after the enacting clause, viz:

"That all acts and parts of acts, now in force within this Territory, on the subject of divorce, be and the same are hereby repealed. Provided nevertheless, That the repeal of any such law shall not affect any bills or suits now untermined, or any rights acquired under such law, but the same shall remain in full force, in the same manner as though such law had not been repealed."

On motion, the bill with the amendment was then laid on the table for consideration on Monday next.

Mr. Dole laid on the table the following resolution:

Resolved, That the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the propriety and expediency of passing a law, requiring the Judges of the Supreme Court of this Territory to hold two sessions of said Court, annually, in each of the peninsular countiesand of abolishing County Courts.

On motion of Mr. Irwin, the Council then adjourned.

WEDNESDAY, March 7, 1827.

Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Richard.

Mr. Dole, from the committee on Territorial affairs, who were instructed by the resolution of the Council, (heretofore submitted by Mr. McDonell,)" to inquire into the propriety of passing a law to authorise the appointment of an Auditor, to audit all claims on the Treasury of the Territory, the disbursement of which is authorised by law," made a report, that it is inexpedient, at this time, to pass a law for the appointment of such Auditor; and said report was accepted by the Council.

Mr. Irwin, from the select committee, to whom was recommitted a bill to protect Missionary Establishments in the Territory of Michigan," reported said bill with amendments; which was laid on the table.

The "bill for the relief of Insolvent Debtors," was taken up in committee of the whole; and was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time on Saturday next.

A message on Executive business was received by the hands of Mr C. C. Trowbridge.

The resolution submitted yesterday, by Mr. Dole, was taken up and adopted.

Mr. Irwin, from the committee of Enrolment, reported, as correctly enrolled, bills with the following titles, viz:

An act relative to the duties and privileges of Townships.

An act to provide for the partition of lands.

And the President signed the same.

The "bill regulating general proceedings in criminal cases," was taken up, the question being on its passage, which was put and decided in the affirmative-so the bill was passed.

The "bill authorising aliens to purchase and hold real estate in this Territory," was taken up, as reported from the Judiciary committee; whereupon,

Mr. Forsyth moved that the Council disagree to the report of the committee on the Judiciary. The motion was decided in the negative.

Mr. Lawrence then moved that the bill, as reported, be accepted; and the motion was agreed to.

Mr. McDonell then submitted the following as an amendment, to be added at the close of the last section thereof:

"Provided also, and it is hereby declared, that any alien who may purchase and hold lands as aforesaid, or who may now reside, or may hereafter reside in this Territory, who shall commit any hostile act within the jurisdiction thereof against the peace and dignity of the United States, which would be adjudged an overt act of treason in a citizen of the said United States, shall be proceeded against, tried, convicted, and punished, in any of the Courts of the United States in said Territory having cognizance of the offence, in the same manner, and in every respect, as if such alien was a citizen of the United States."

The question being on agreeing to said amendment, Mr. McDonell asked and had leave to withdraw the same.

Mr. Forsyth moved that the further consideration of the bill be postponed until the first of July next; and the motion was decided in the negative.

Mr. Forsyth moved that the bill be amended, by striking out the word " alienation," in the 3d line of the 2d section, and that the word "alienage," be substituted therefor; and the motion was agreed to.

On motion of Mr. McDonell, the bill was further amended by striking out the words "natural born,” in the 4th line of the 3d section.

The question "shall the bill pass ?" was then put, and was deci ded in the affirmative. The ayes and nays being required by Mr. Irwin, they were taken as follows:

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Ayes-Messrs. Burt, Bunce, Durocher, Dole, Lawrence, Lacroix, McDonell, Stockton-8.

Nays-Messrs. Connor, Edwards, Forsyth, Irwin, Moseley-5. The "bill to prescribe the tenure of certain offices," was taken up; and, on motion, said bill was recommitted to the committee on the Judiciary.

The "bill to incorporate Medical Societies, for the purpose of regulating the practice of Physic and Surgery in the Territory of

Michigan," was considered in committee of the whole; and, on motion, was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time on Saturday

next.

On motion of Mr. Stockton, the Council then went into the consideration of Executive business; and having disposed thereof, On motion of Mr. Burt, the Council adjourned.

THURSDAY, March 8, 1827.

Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Richard.

The President announced, that, he yesterday presented to the Governor of the Territory, for his signature, acts with the following titles, viz:

An act for the punishment of crimes.

An act to enforce the observation of the Sabbath.

An act regulating marriages.

An act to deliver up fugitives from justice.

An act concerning Promissory Notes.

An act to prevent unjust imprisonment, by securing the benfit of the writ of habeas corpus.

An act for the prevention of frauds.

An act to enable infants, who are seized or possessed of estates in trust, or by way of mortgage, to make conveyance of the same. An act to prevent firing woods and prairies.

An act to enable grantees of reversions and lessees, mutually to avail themselves of covenants and conditions.

An act concerning Seals.

An act allowing mutual debts and demands to be set off, and concerning tenders.

An act for the better apprehending of felons and other offenders. An act to punish the venders of unwholesome liquors and provi

sions.

Mr. McDonell, from the select committee to whom was recommitted "a bill for securing to mechanics and others payment for their labor and materials in erecting any house or other building within the county of Wayne," reported the same with amendments, which were concurred in; and the bill was then considered in committee of the whole.

Mr. Burt moved that the bill be further amended by striking out the words "county of Wayne," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Territory of Michigan." The bill was then, on motion, laid on the table for further consideration.

Mr. Moseley, from the committee on the Judiciary, reported, without amendment, the following entitled bills:

A bill directing the descent of intestate estates, and for empowering the Judge of Probate to make partition in certain cases.

A bill directing the settlement of the estates of persons deceased, and for the conveyance of real estates in certain cases.