requirement to cause the record of claims to be made in the County Recorder's office. And recommended its passage, as amended.

Mr. Proctor, from the Standing Committee on Counties and County Boundaries, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 49, entitled "An Act to change the County Seat of Nye County," report that they had had the same under consideration; have come to a favorable conclusion thereon, and had directed their Chairman to report the same to the Senate with some amendments, and to recommend its passage. Amend section 1 by striking out April, and insert May. Also, in section 2, last line, strike out April and insert May.

Mr. Doron, from the Standing Committee on State Affairs, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 4, entitled "An Act to amend an Act entitled An Act to provide for the incorporation of religious, charitable, literary, scientific, and other associations,' approved Dec. 7th, 1862," reported that they had had the same under consideration; had come to a favorable conclusion thereon, and directed their chairman to report the same to the Senate without amendments, and to recommend its passage.

Mr. Doron, from the Standing Committee on State Affairs, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 56, entitled "An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act for the apportionment of Senators and Assemblymen in the different counties of this State,' approved Feb. 27th, 1866," report that they had had the same under consideration; have come to an unfavorable conclusion thereon, and directed their chairman to report the same to the Senate, with a recommendation that the same be indefinitely postponed.

Mr. Doron, from the Standing Committee on State Affairs, to which was referred Senate Bill entitled "An Act to repeal an Act entitled 'An Act to establish a Standard of Weights and Measures,' approved Feb. 28th, 1866,” reported that they had had the same under consideration; had come to a favorable conclusion thereon, and directed their chairman to report the same to the Senate without amendments, and to recommend its passage. The following communication was received from the Secretary of State:

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE,
Carson City, January 23d, 1867.

To the Senate of the State of Nevada :

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GENTLEMEN-I have the honor to transmit herewith for your consideration the claim of John S. Child, with accompanying papers in support of the same. This claim was examined by the Board, August 3d, 1865, and disapproved, and from which action the claimant appeals to the Legislature. This claim was rejected for the reason that there is no law authorizing its payment; the indebtedness of Carson County, Utah Territory, never having been assumed by the Territory or State of Nevada, except as to individual cases, and then by special enactment.

Very respectfully,

C. N. NOTEWARE, Secretary of Board of Examiners.

On motion of Mr. Doron, the above was referred to the Committee on Claims.

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.

Mr. Grey introduced the following resolution:

Resolved. That two thousand copies of Senate Joint Memorial and Resolu

tion, in reference to the Sutro Tunnel, and the report of the Committee on Federal Relations thereon, be ordered printed.

Adopted, unanimously.

Mr. Proctor offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That C. H. Patchin be allowed the sum of $160 mileage and $111 per diem; and that the Controller of State be and he is hereby instructed to draw his warrants for the same, payable out of the Contingent Fund of the Senate.

Mr. Meder moved to indefinitely postpone the above, on which the yeas and nays were called by Messrs. Proctor, Meder and Hutchins, which resulted as follows:

YEAS-Messrs. Carpenter, Doron, Eastman, Edwards, Grey, Hastings, Hutchins, Meder, Terry, and Welty-10.

NAYS-Messrs. Geller, Haines, Mason, Monroe, Proctor, Stevenson, and Sumner-7.

The resolution was indefinitely postponed.

Mr. Hutchins introduced the following resolution:

Resolved, That the Standing Committee on Printing be, and hereby are, instructed to inquire into the reasons for the delay in printing the various papers ordered printed by the Senate.

Adopted.

MESSAGE FROM THE ASSEMBLY.

ASSEMBLY CHAMBER, CARSON CITY,

To the Honorable the Senate:

I am instructed to transmit to your honorable body for your consideration, Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 7, relating to the establishment of a weekly mail from Dayton, in Lyon County, via Hot Springs, to Pine Grove, Esmeralda County, the same having passed the Assembly on yesterday.

YEAS-26.
NAYS-0.

I also return to you Senate Bill No. 17, entitled "An Act in Relation to Fines," the same having passed the Assembly this day without amendment.

YEAS-23.
NAYS-5.

Respectfully,

A. WHITFORD,

Clerk.

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 7, relating to the establishment of a weekly mail from Dayton, in Lyon County, via Hot Springs, to Pine Grove, Esmeralda County. Read first time; rules suspended; read second time by title, and referred to the Committee on Federal Relations.

NOTICES OF BILLS.

Mr. Terry gave notice that he would, at some future day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to Incorporate the City of Austin, approved February 20th, 1864," and the Acts amendatory thereof.

Also, a bill for an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act to provide for the maintenance and supervision of Public Schools."

Also, a bill for an Act entitled" An Act to amend an Act to provide Revenue for the support of the State of Nevada."

Mr. Welty gave notice that he would, at some future day, ask leave to introduce a bill for an Act entitled "An Act to regulate and make effectual, the power of the Governor, the Judges of the Supreme Court and Attorney General, to remit fines and forfeitures, to commute punishments, and to grant pardons after conviction."

Also, a bill for "An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act relating to Officers, their qualification, times of election, terms of office, official duties, resignations, etc., etc.,' approved March 9th, 1866."

Also, a bill for an Act entitled "An Act to regulate Vacancies in the offices of Senators and Members of the Assembly of this State."

Mr. Hastings, by leave, and without previous notice, introduced Senate Bill No. 64, "An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act to provide for the formation of Corporations for certain purposes." Read first time; rules suspended; read second time by title, and referred to Committee on Corporations.

Mr. Proctor, by leave, and without previous notice, introduced Senate Bill No. 65,"An Act to further amend an Act entitled 'An Act to provide Revenue for the support of the Government of the State of Nevada,' approved March 1st, 1866." Read first time; rules suspended; read second time by title, and referred to Storey County delegation.

Mr. Mason introduced Senate Bill No. 66, "An Act concerning the office of Public Administrator." Read first time; rules suspended; read second time by title, and referred to Committee on Judiciary.

On motion of Mr. Proctor, the Senate went into a Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the General File, the President in the chair. The Committee arose, and submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

The Senate in Committee of the Whole, have had under consideration Senate Bill No. 55, proposing amendments to Section 1st, Art. 15th, and Section 1st, Art. 14th, of the Constitution of this State, which they report back with recommendation to refer to the Special Committee on amendments to the Constitution of the State. Also, Senate Memorial and Joint Resolution No. 59, asking Government aid in the construction of the Sutro Tunnel, which they report back, and recommend its passage.

Also, Assembly Bill No. 2, "An Act to repeal an Act entitled 'An Act concerning the location and possession of Mining Claims,' approved February 27th," which they report back, with a recommendation to adopt the amendment as proposed by the Committee on Mines and Mining.

Also, Senate Bill No. 49," An Act to change the county seat of Nye County," which they report back with a recommendation to adopt the amendments as reported by the Committee on Counties and County Boundaries, and that it be engrossed.

Also, Assembly Bill No. 4, entitled "An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act to provide for the incorporation of Religious, Charitable, Literary, Scien

tific and other Associations,' approved December 7th, 1862," which they report back, and recommend its passage.

Also, Senate Bill No. 56, “An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act for the apportionment of Senators and Assemblymen in the different Counties of this State,' approved February 27th, 1867," which they report back, and recommend its indefinite postponement.

At 1:15 P.M., on motion of Mr. Hutchins, the Senate took a recess until 2 P.M.

IN SENATE.

The Senate convened at 2 o'clock P.M., Mr. Sumner, President pro tem., in the chair.

Roll called.

Quorum present.

GENERAL FILE.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 55, proposing amendments to Sec. 1, Art. 15, and Sec. 1, Art. 14, of the Constitution of this State.

Referred to Special Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

Senate Memorial and Joint Resolution No. 59, asking Government aid in the construction of the Sutro Tunnel.

Ordered engrossed.

Assembly Bill No. 2, "An Act to repeal an Act entitled 'An Act concerning the location and possession of Mining Claims,' approved February 27th, 1866." The amendments were adopted; the bill read third time by sections, and passed by the following vote:

YEAS-Messrs. Carpenter, Doron, Eastman, Edwards, Grey, Hastings, Hutchins, Meder, Monroe, Proctor, Stevenson, Sumner, Terry, and Welty-14. NAYS-Mr. Mason-1.

Senate Bill No. 49, " An Act to change the County Seat of Nye County." Amendments concurred in, and ordered engrossed.

Assembly Bill No. 4, entitled "An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act to provide for the incorporation of Religious, Charitable, Literary, Scientific and other Associations,' approved December 7th, 1862." Read the third time by sections, and passed by the following vote:

YEAS-Messrs. Carpenter, Doron, Eastman, Edwards, Grey, Hastings, Hutchins, Meder, Monroe, Proctor, Stevenson, Sumner, Terry, and Welty-14. NAYS-Mr. Nelson-1.

Senate Bill No. 56, "An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act for the apportionment of Senators and Assemblymen in the different Counties of this State,' approved February 27th, 1866."

Indefinitely postponed.

Senate Substitute Bill No. 5, " An Act providing for the Release of Sureties on Official Bonds and Undertakings." Read third time by sections, and passed by the following vote:

YEAS-Messrs. Carpenter, Doron, Eastman, Geller, Grey, Haines, Hastings, Hutchins, Linn, Meder, Monroe, Proctor, Stevenson, Sumner, Terry, and Welty-16.

NAYS-Mr. Mason-1.

Senate Bill No. 15, " An Act to repeal an Act entitled 'An Act to establish a Standard of Weights and Measures,' approved February 28th, 1866."

Ordered engrossed.

At 2:25 P.M., on motion of Mr. Hutchins, the Senate adjourned.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment, Mr. Sumner, President pro tem., in the chair.

Roll called.

Present-Messrs. Carpenter, Doron, Eastman, Edwards, Geller, Grey, Haines, Hastings, Hutchins, Linn, Mason, Meder, Monroe, Proctor, Stevenson, Sumner, Terry, and Welty-18.

Absent-Mr. Nelson-1.

Prayer by the Chaplain.

The Journal of the Seventeenth day was read and approved.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.

Mr. Mason, from the Standing Committee on Federal Relations, to which was referred Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 7, relating to the establishing of a Weekly Mail from Dayton to Pine Grove, reported that they had had the same under consideration; had come to a favorable conclusion thereon, and had directed their chairman to report the same to the Senate without amendments, and to recommend its passage.

Mr. Carpenter, from the Standing Committee on Corporations, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 64, entitled "An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act to provide for the formation of Corporations for certain purposes," reported that they had had the same under consideration, had come to a favorable conclusion thereon, and had directed their chairman to report the same to the Senate without amendments, and to recommend its passage.

Mr. Hastings reported that the Standing Committee on Engrossment had carefully compared the following entitled bills with the originals, and found the same correctly engrossed, viz: Senate Bill No. 15, "An Act to repeal an Act entitled 'An Act to establish a Standard of Weights and Measures,' approved February 28th, 1866;"

Also, Senate Bill No. 49, "An Act to change the County Seat of Nye County;"

Also, Senate Memorial and Joint Resolution No. 59, asking Government aid in the Construction of the Sutro Tunnel; and herewith report the same back to the Senate.

Mr. Linn, Chairman Committee on Enrollment, reported that Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 43, "In relation to Lieut. Governor Slingerland;"