same by striking out in line seven, of section one, the word "ten," and inserting in place thereof the word "eleven;" In the passage of which, as thus amended, the Senate has concurred by a majority vote of all the Senators elect, and has ordered the same to take immediate effect by a two-thirds vote of all the Senators elect. Very respectfully, HENRY S. SLEEPER, Secretary of the Senate. Mr. Mason moved that the House concur in the amendment made to the bill by the Senate; Which motion prevailed, by yeas and nays, as follows: The bill was then referred to the committee on engrossment and enrollment, for enrollment. The Speaker also announced the following: SENATE CHAMBER, To the Speaker of the House of Representatives: SIR-I am instructed by the Senate to transmit the following concurrent resolution : Resolved, (the House concurring,) That this Legislature adjourn sine die on Wednesday, the tenth day of August, present, at 12 o'clock noon; Which has passed the Senate, and in which the concurrence of the House is respectfully asked. Very respectfully, HENRY S. SLEEPER, Secretary of the Senate. On motion of Mr. Baxter, The House concurred in the adoption of the resolution. Mr. Miles moved that the House adjourn until to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock; Which motion was withdrawn. On motion of Mr. Huston. The House took a recess until 9 o'clock P. M. 9 o'clock P. M. The House reässembled, and was called to order by the Speaker. Roll called: quorum present. Mr. Stockbridge moved that the House adjourn until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock; Which motion was withdrawn. The Speaker called the Speaker pro tem. to the chair. Resolved, That the thanks of this House be and are hereby tendered to the Speaker, for the fairness and impartiality with which he has discharged the duties of his office during the present extra session of the Legislature; Which was adopted. Mr. Horton offered the following: Resolved, That the thanks of this House are hereby tendered to N. B. Jones, Clerk, for the efficient and able manner that he has performed the duties of his office during the present session of the Legislature; Which was adopted. Mr. Stockbridge moved that the House adjourn until tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock; Which motion was withdrawn. Mr. Cogshall offered the following: Resolved, That the Clerk of the House be directed to mail to the officers and members of the House, the journal for the remainder of the session; Which was adopted. Mr. Sanford moved that the House adjourn until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock; Which motion did not prevail. Mr. Riford moved that the House adjourn until to-morrow morning at 7 o'clock; Which motion did not prevail. Mr. Harris moved that leave of absence be granted to all members who desired to take the early morning trains. On motion of Mr. Plimpton. The motion was laid on the table. Mr. Stockbridge moved that the House adjourn until tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock; Which motion did not prevail. On motion of Mr. Norton, The House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Lansing, Wednesday, August 10, 1870. The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Davis. Roll called, and the following members answered to their names: Messrs. Ashley, Baxter, Bennett, Bostwick, R. V. Briggs, Cameron, B. Clark, O. Clark, Crane, Doty, Dusseau, Eck, Fenner, Gay, Gifford, Grant, Harris, Holt, Hubbard, Hurlbut, Jewell, F. G. Kendrick, Kingsley, Lovell, Mandigo, Miles, Millington, Mitchell, Owen, Plimpton, Putnam, Riford, Riopelle, Romeyn, Sanford, Seward, Shaw, Sheldon, Slayton, Smith, Stannard, Stewart, Stockbridge, Wagner, Walker, Walton, Weier, Wendell, Wilcox, W. D. Williams, Woodard-51. Mr. R. V. Briggs, offered the following: Resolved, That the thanks of this House be and are hereby tendered to the Hon. B. W. Huston, Jr., for the able and impartial manner in which he has discharged the duties of Speaker pro tem. of this House during its session; Which was adopted. The following report was received: The committee on engrossment and enrollment, report as correctly enrolled, signed, and delivered to the Governor: A bill to provide for the payment of the officers and mem-bers of the Legislature, for the extra session of the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy. Report adopted. On motion of Mr. Plimpton, E. M. MASON, Chairman. The House took a recess until 5 minutes of 12 o'clock. 11:55 A. M. The House was called to order by the Speaker. Roll called: not a quorum present. MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR. The Speaker announced the following: EXECUTIVE OFFICE, To the House of Representatives : I have this day approved, signed, and deposited in the office of the Secretary of State, An act to provide for the payment of the officers and members of the Legislature, for the extra session of the year 1870; Also, Concurrent resolution authorizing Secretary of State to forward one copy of all laws and resolutions passed; also the journals and documents to each member and officer of the Legislature. HENRY P. BALDWIN. The message was laid on the table. The hour of 12 o'clock noon having arrived, and no further business appearing to be transacted, the Speaker declared the House adjourned sine die. HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Lansing, August 10, 1870. } I hereby certify the foregoing to be a correct journal of the proceedings of the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Michigan, at the extra session, for the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy. N. B. JONES, Clerk of the House of Representatives. |