Counties. COLORED PERSONS BOTH SEXES Slaves. of color Free white persons, Total popFree persons total am'nt male and female be-ulation in lof populatioult w'n 5 and 16 y's age 1832. It will be found on examining the foregoing abstract, that in Callaway and Pulaski counties, the ages of free white persons are not given-this could not be done, as the Sheriffs blended the number of males and females; but by comparing the total white population with other counties, the free white males in Callaway, may be set down at 3700, and in Pulaski at 1740. I have appended to the counties that were in existence in 1832, the total population in each, as shown by the census of that year. In 1821, the total population of our State was 70,467; in 1824, it was 80,677; in 1828, it was 112,409; in 1832, it was 176,277; and in 1836, it was 244,208. Which is respectfully laid before the General Assembly. On motion The House adjourned. FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 16, 1836. The House met pursuant to adjournment. Mr. Edwards presented the petition of James B. McHenry pray. ing additional compensation for building the fence around the House now occupied by the Governor. And On his motion The reading of the same was dispensed with, and It was referred to the committee on Claims. Mr. Cravens of Pettis from the committee on Claims, to which was referred the petition of George Burckhartt and others, reported that in the opinion of said committee, the Legislature has no power to make any further appropriation of the three per cent fund until the present law distributing said fund is repealed, and that said committee are of opinion that an appropriation out of the state Treasury never was intended, and ask to be discharged from the further consideration of said petition, and the said committee were accordingly discharged, and On motion of Mr. Thornton, Said petition was referred to a select committee. Whereupon, Messrs. Thornton, Gordon and Blythe, were appointed that committee. Mr. Cravens of Pettis from the committee on Claims, to which was referred the petition of William B. Napton, reported, "A bill for the relief of William B. Napton,' Which was read the first time, and ordered to a second reading. Mr. Price from the committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as truly enrolled, "A bill entitled an act appropriating money for defraying the expenses of Government." "A bill entitled an act to organize the county of Clark," and "A bill entitled "an act, to organise the county of Audrain," which were severally signed by the Speaker of the House, and transmitted to the Senate. On motion of Mr. Holloway, The following resolution was adopted. "Resolved, That the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the propriety of so amending the Administration and Guardian Law," as first. To impose higher penalties, upon delinquent Administrators and Guardians, and the method of enforcing the same secondly. The propriety of giving to the public Administrators a supervisory control over delinquent Administrators and Guardians, and the estates committed to their care, and That they report by bill or otherwise." Mr. Thomas, pursuant to notice, leave being given, introduced "A bill relative to limited partnerships," Which was read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. Mr. Coalter moved To dispense with the rule requiring bills to be read on three several days, and That said bill be read a second time now, Which was negatived. Mr. Cravens of Pettis, submitted the following resolution. "Resolved, That the committee on Education be instructed to inquire into the propriety of reducing the price on Seminary and School lands," which have been in market for a term of three years, and remain unsold, and That they report by bill or otherwise," Which was rejected. Mr. Fulkerson from the joint committee on enrolled bills, reported That said committee had presented to the Governor for his approval the following bills, to-wit: "An act for the relief of Edwin Swink." "An act to provide that an act entitled an act to provide for the sale of Township School Lands in Saline and other counties, be made applicable to Lafayette and other counties." "An act declaring certain roads a part of the State Road." "An act for the relief of John T. Cleveland." "A memorial to the Congress of the United States, on the subject of pre-emption rights to actual settlers upon public lands, and "An act to express the assent of the state of Missouri, to the extension of the Western boundary of the state." Mr. Watts gave notice that he would on Monday next, ask leave to introduce a bill, to amend an act, entitled "An act, to provide for levying, assessing, and collecting the revenue, approved, March 14th, 1835." Mr. Caldwell, pursuant to notice, leave being given, introduced "A bill to incorporate the Salt River Navigation Company." Which was read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. Mr. Speaker laid before the House the following communication from the Auditor of Public Accounts. AUDITOR'S OFFICE, MISSOURI, City of Jefferson, December 15, 1836. To the Honorable, the House of Representatives: In compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 12th inst., requiring the Auditor of Public Accounts to furnish all the information in his possession, in relation to the bienial reports of the several county Courts, as required to be made by the 12th section of an act, concerning the Road and Canal Fund, approved, March 7th, 1835. I beg leave to state, that reports have been received but from twelve counties, namely: Boone, Callaway, Clinton, Franklin, Lafayette, Lincoln, Madison, Perry, Pike, Ray, St. Charles and St. Francois. Which reports are hereby respectfully submitted. Which was read, and On motion of Mr. Hunter, Most respectfully, PETER G. GLOVER. Referred to the committee on Internal Improvements. On motion of Mr. Thornton, Resolved, That the committee of Ways and Means be instructed to inquire into the expediency of building a fire proof, Treasurer's, Auditor's and Secretary of state's offices, and That they report by bill or otherwise. Mr. Cravens of Pettis, gave notice, that on to-morrow he would ask leave to introduce a bill declaring the county road from Booneville, Cooper county, to Georgetown, Pettis county, a part of the state road. On motion of Mr. Doniphan, Resolved, That the committee of Ways and Means, be directed to inquire into the expediency of increasing the salary of the State Treasurer, and That they report by bill or otherwise. On motion of Mr. Fort, Resolved, That the members of this House, be permitted, to wear their hats or caps, during the session of this House, except when they address the chair, On motion of Mr. Hunter, Resolved, That the committee on Internal Improvements, be instructed to inquire into the expediency of repealing the act concern W |