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

A bill to protect Missionary Societies in the Territory of Michigan, for the education of Indians, and other persons of Indian habits.

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 estates of persons deceased, and for the conveyance of real estates in certain cases.

The "bill for providing and regulating prisons," was taken up, read the second time, and considered in committee of the whole.

Mr. Moseley moved that the bill be amended by striking out the words "County Commissioners," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Supervisors," wherever they may occur in said bill; and the motion was agreed to.

The bill was then, on motion, further amended, as follows, viz: In the 1st line of the 3d section the word " Court," after the word "Supreme," was stricken out, and the word "Circuit," was inserted in lieu thereof. In the 5th line of the 4th section, the words " or vacancy in the office," were inserted after the word "removal." In the 6th line of the 5th section, after the words " respect to," to read, "their security," and that "of such gaols from escape," be stricken out. And that the blank in the 5th line of the 10th section, be filled by the word "twenty."

The several amendments having been accepted, the bill was, on motion, ordered to be engrossed and read the third time on Thursday next.

The "bill for the punishment of idle and disorderly persons," was read the second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read the third time on Friday next.

Mr. McDonell gave notice that he should, to-morrow, ask leave to bring in "a bill to amend an act entitled " an act to extend Jefferson Avenue in the City of Detroit, to the intersection of the river Detroit."

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

TUESDAY, March 13, 1827.

Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Wells.

Mr. Forsyth presented the petition of Ch. Larned, E. P. Hastings, John Biddle, B. F. H. Witherell and Cyprian Stevens, as a committee appointed on behalf of sundry citizens of the Territory of Michigan, at a meeting held in the City of Detroit, on the evening of the 1st inst. praying for an alteration in the laws of the Territory, relating to the collection of debts and the enforcing of contracts; and that the election for Delegate and for Members of the Council, may be held on different days. Read and referred to the committee on the Judiciary.

Mr. McDonell asked for leave to bring in " a bill to amend an act entitled " an act to extend Jefferson Avenue in the city of Detroit." On motion, leave was granted, and Messrs. McDonell and Connor were appointed a committee to prepare said bill.

Mr. Stockton, from the committee on the Militia, reported bill to organise the Militia," which was read the first time and laid on the table.

The "bill to define the duties of County Treasurers," reported yesterday from the committee on the Judiciary, was taken up, read the first and second times, and laid on the table.

Mr. Moseley, from the committee on the Judiciary, to whom had been recommitted "a bill to incorporate the village of Monroe," reported the same with amendments, which were accepted; and the bill was then, on motion, ordered to be engrossed and read the third time to-morrow.

Mr. Moseley, from the committee on the Judiciary, reported without amendment-a bill concerning uses; a bill to regulate ferries; and a bill to provide for the recording of Town plats, and for other purposes.

The "bill to regulate ferrics," was considered in committee of the whole, and ordered to be engrossed and read the third time to

morrow.

The "bill concerning uses," was considered in committee of the whole, and laid on the table.

The "bill to provide for the recording of Town plats, and for other purposes," was considered in committee of the whole; and was, on motion, ordered to be engrossed and read the third time on Saturday next.

Mr. Dole, from the committee on Territorial affairs, reported, without amendment, 66 а bill for defraying the public and necessary charges in the respective counties of this Territory, and for other purposes." Said bill was then considered in committee of the whole; and,

On motion of Mr. Irwin, the following section was added thereto, as an amendment:

"SECT. 20. That it shall be lawful for the holder of any order or other evidence of debt, issued by the County Commissioners, in conformity with the several laws adopted by the Governor and Judges to provide for the raising county rates and levies, to present the same to the Board of Supervisors of the county where the same was issued and payable, who shall give, to the holder of such order or other evidence of the same, a certificate of the same due thereon, with interest, from the time the said order or other evidence of debt was due and payable, to be paid out of the County Treasury, or received in payment of county taxes in the county where the same is payable; and it shall be the duty of the Board of Supervi sors in the several counties, to cause to be destroyed all such orders and other evidences of debt, for which certificates shall be given,

and also such orders, certificates, and other evidences of debt, as have been or shall be paid, or received in payment of taxes by the County Treasurer.”

The bill was then laid on the table for further consideration.

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Mr. Dole, from the committee on Territorial affairs, reported 66 bill to divide the several counties in this Territory into Townships, and for other purposes;" which was read twice and recommitted.

Mr. Stockton, from the committee on printing, who were instructed by a resolution of the Council, to make inquiry as to the number of bills in the hands of the printer, not printed, made a verbal report relative, thereto; and stated that the amount of the printing already done was about 540 dollars.

The "bill for the distribution of Insolvent estates," was taken up, read the third time, and laid on the table.

On motion of Mr. Moseley, the Council took a recess until two 'clock.

2 o'clock, P. M.

Mr. McDonell, from the committee appointed to prepare "a bill to amend an act entitled "an act to extend Jefferson Avenue in the City of Detroit," reported the same, which was read twice and referred to the committee on the Judiciary.

The "bill empowering the Judge of Probate to appoint guardians to minors and others," was taken up, read the third time and passed.

The "bill for the distribution of Insolvent estates," was taken up-t -the question being on its passage.

Mr. Forsyth moved that the bill be amended by inserting the words, "and all domestics in the actual employ of the deceased at the time of his death," after the word "Territory," in the 4th line of the 1st section. The motion was decided in the negative.

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

A "bill for defraying the public and necessary charges in the respective counties of this Territory, and for other purposes," was considered in committee of the whole.

Mr. Dole moved that the bill be amended by striking out the word "first," in the 3d line of the 1st section, and that the word "third" be inserted in lieu thereof and that the words "not exceeding eight days in any one year," be inserted after the word "convenient," in the 6th line of said section; and the motion was agreed to.

On motion of Mr. Lawrence, the bill was further amended by striking out the words, "the sum of five hundred dollars," in the 6th and 7th lines of the 8th section, and inserting the words "one half of one per cent," be inserted in lieu thereof.

On motion of Mr. Irwin, the bill was further amended, by striking eat from the 20th section thereof, the following, viz: "with interest

from the time the said order or other evidence of debt was due and payable."

The bill, with the amendments, was then, on motion, ordered to be engrossed, and read a third time to-morrow.

On motion of Mr. Dole, the Council then proceeded to the consi deration of Executive business; after which,

On motion of Mr. Connor, the Council adjourned.

WEDNESDAY, March 14, 1827.

Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Wells.

Mr. Connor presented a petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Wayne, praying, that no laws may be passed subjecting real estate to be sold on execution, unless provision be made that such real estate shall not be sold for less than its estimated valueand also, that the election for a Delegate and for Members of the Legislative Council may be held on the same day. Read and referred to the committee on the Judiciary.

Mr. Moseley, from the committee on the Judiciary, reported a bill concerning judgments and executions, which was read the first time. On motion, said bill was then read the second time by its title and recommitted.

Mr. McDonell asked leave to bring in "a bill to regulate the admission and practice of Attorneys and Counsellors at Law.”

Mr. Stockton moved that leave be given, and that a committee of three be appointed to prepare the same. The motion was agreed

to, and

Messrs. McDonell, Stockton and Lawrence were appointed said committee.

The "bill to incorporate the Stockholders of the Detroit Banking and Insurance Company," was taken up and considered in committee of the whole; whereupon,

Sundry amendments were submitted, and,

On motion of Mr. McDonell, the further consideration of the bill, and of the amendment, was postponed until Monday next. On motion of Mr. Burt, the Council then took a recess of two hours.

2 o'clock, P. M. Mr. Stockton laid upon the table the following additional Rule for the consideration of the Council:

"RULE 40. No member shall be permitted to read a newspaper, within the bar of the Council, while the Council is in session."

The "bill to incorporate Medical Societies, for the purpose of regulating the practice of Physic and Surgery in the Territory of Michigan," was taken up, and, on motion, it was laid on the table for further consideration.

The "bill to incorporate the Stockholders of the Bank of Mon

roe," was taken up in committee of the whole, and, on motion, was again laid on the table for further consideration.

The "bill to regulate ferries," was taken up, read the third time, and passed.

The "bill for defraying the public and necessary charges in the respective counties of this Territory, and for other purposes," was taken up and read the third time.

Mr. Dole then moved, that the blank in the 21st and 22d, lines of the 2d section, be filled so as to read, "the third Monday of March" -that the blank in the 6th section thereof be filled by inserting the words" one dollar"—and that the blank in the 7th section thereof be filled by the words "two hundred"-and the motion was agreed to.

On motion of Mr. Connor, the bill was further amended, by inserting, in the 7th line of the 8th section, after the words "per cent," the following, viz: "except the county of Wayne, which shall not exceed one fourth of one per cent."

On motion of Mr. Irwin, the bill was further amended, by inserting, after the word "Territory," in the 2d line of the 9th section, the following, viz: except the counties of Chippewa, Michilimackinac, Brown and Crawford."

On motion of Mr. Burt, the bill was further amended, by striking out the word "ten," in the 9th line of the 9th section, and inserting in lieu thereof, the word "five.”

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

Mr. Moseley moved that an additional member be added to the committee of Enrolment. The motion was decided in the affirma tive, and

Mr. Burt was appointed to be a member of said committee.
On motion of Mr. Stockton, the Council then adjourned.

THURSDAY, March 15, 1827,

Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Wells.

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

An act directing the settlement of estates of persons deceased, and for the conveyance of real estate in certain cases.

An act to incorporate the Grand Lodge of the Territory of Michigan.

An act authorising aliens to purchase and hold real estate in this Territory.

An act concerning apprentices and servants.

An act for the distribution of insolvent estates.

An act for the relief of Nathaniel Champ.

An act to protect Missionary Societies in the Territory of Mi