situation and place of keeping at present used, and had came to the conclusion that the safe keeping and preservation of the arms can be well accomplished in their present location, by providing a small appropriation, which would answer the double purpose of securing the arms, and also add to the scurty of the capitol- the arms being now in unoccupied portions of this building. The com mitte had not thought proper to report a bill to accomplish the proposed object, for the reason, that in their belief such a bill would more appropriately come from the committec on the permanent scat of government. The report was read and agreed to. The Senate bill entitled, An act to provide for opening a state road, Was read a second time and referred to the committee on internal improve ments. Message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Gilpin, their clerk. MR. PRESIDENT: Representatives: The following bills have been introduced into the House of An act to amend an act concerning justices courts. An act for the relief of Archibald Woods. An act to incorporate the Savannah lyccum. An act to incorporate the Missouri Institue of Sciences. An act to establish the boundary line between Franklin and Jefferson counties. An act to incorporate the Weston light lodge No. 6, of the independent order of odd fellows of Weston, Platte county, Missouri. Joint resolutions for the celebration of the anniversary of the victory at New Orleans, on the 8th of January, 1815. The following bil s have passed the House of Representatives: An act to declare a certain county road a state road. An act supplementary to an act to incorporate the town of Weston, in the county of Platte, approved Feb. 23, 1843. An act to authorize Thomas J. Lockridge to sell real estate upon certain conditions. An act declaring Platte river a public highway. An act to legalize the acts of the commissioners locating the seat of justice of Scotland county. An act concerning the sheriff of Cole county. An act to authorise the county court of Wayne county to borrow money. An act to view and mark out a state road from Weston, in Platte county, to St. Josephs, in Buchanan county. An act for the relief of Jefferson county. Joint resolutions in favor of Samuel W. Fairley, collector of Pike county. An act for the relief of William Sitton, late collector of Lincoln county. Resolved, by the House of Representatives the Senate, concurring therein, as follows: 1st. That a proper regard for our country, and the achievments of her chivalrous sons, requires the commemoration of those events which have contribu ted to the independence, the honor and the glory of our common country. 2d. That the victory of New Orleans, on the 8th of January, A. D. 1815, achieved by General Andrew Jackson, and the gallant forces under his command, by which the valor of our arms was made known to the nations of the world, our independence perfected, and our liberties more firmly established, 1 calls for the perpetual gratitude of the whole nation, which as a nation participated in its benefits. 31. That we regard the brilliant victory won on the plains of Chalnette, not alone as a great military achievment, shedding lustre upon our national arms, and contributing to our national glory, but as a salutary check to the grasping ambition of Great Britain, whose secret design was the conquest of Louisiana, and if she had succee led, a consequent rejection of the treaty of Ghent. 4h. That a committee of five on the part of the House of Representatives, to join such com nittee as may be appointed by the Senate, be appointed, whose duty it shall be to make suitable arrangements for the celebration of the Sth inst., in a manner appropriate to the occasion, and report to the two Houses the result of their deliberations. 5th. That the Governor be requested to furnish two pieces of artillery to be used on that day; and that he, the other officers of State, the members of both Houses of the General Assembly, and the citizens generally, be requested to join in said celebration. 6th. That the Secretary of State send to General Andrew Jackson, a copy of these resolutions. The House of Representatives has agreed to the amendments of the Senate to the revised House bills entitled, An act concerning escheats. An act respecting lost money and goods. An act directing the fencing and enclosing of furnaces for the smelting of lead. The House of Representatives has amended the 1st amendment of the Senate to the revised House bill entitled, An act respecting the Attorney General, circuit and county attornies, And rejected the 24 amendment to the same. The Speaker has signed the following enrolled bills, An act to legalize the proceedings of the Trustees of Weston, in Platte coun ty, and for other purposes. An act for the relief of William Thrailkill. An act amendatory and explanatory of an act to fix the time of holding circuit courts, approved Feb. 24, 1813. An act respecting the northern boundary of the State. An act concerning landlords and tenants. An act for the relief of William Sitton, collector of Lincoln county. The following House bill was read a third time and passed: An act for the relief of the heirs of Samuel Lackey, deceased. On motion of Mr. Welborn, The resolution from the House entited, Joint resolutions in favor of Samuel W. Finley, collector of Pike county. Read a first time, the rules suspenped, and The resolutions read a second and third times and passed. On motion of Mr. Monroe, The resolutions from the House of Representatives in relation to celebrating the 8th of January. Were taken up and adopted. And on motion, A committee of three, consisting of Messrs. Monroe, Welborn and Campbell, was appointed by the President pro. tempore, on the part of the Senate, under said resolutions. On motion of Mr. Polk, The House bill entitled, An act to authorize the county court of Wayne county to borrow money, And read a second and third time, and passed. The following bills from the House of Representatives were severally read a first time, and On motion of Mr. Johnson, The rules were suspended, and the bills severally read a second and third time and passed. An act suplementary to an act to incorporate the town of Weston, in the county of Platte, approved February 23, 1843, and An act to declare a certain county road a state road. The following bills from the House of Representatives were severally read a first time and ordered to a second reading: An act to view and mark out a state road from Weston, in Platte county, to St. Josephs, in Buchanan county. An act legalizing the acts of the commissioners locating the seat of justice in Scotiand county. An act concerning the sheriff of Cole county. An act declaring Platte river a public highway, and An act to authorize Thomas J. Lockridge to sell real estate upon certain conditions. Mr. Monroe gave notice that he would on to-morrow, or some subsequent day, ask leave to introduce a bill for the election of a public printer. On motion of Mr. Recse, Resolved, That the Senate adjourn over at noon, from day to day, for the purpose of affording the joint committee on revision an opportunity to transact business, until otherwise ordered. Mr. Anderson, on leave, introduced a bill entitled: An act to amend an act entitled an act to reduce the law incorporating the city of St. Louis, and the several acts amendatory thereof into one act, approved the 8th February, 1843. Which was read a first time, and ordered to a second. Mr. Rawlins, from the committee on enrolled bills, reported as truly enrolled, a bill entitled: An act for the relief of William Sitton, late collector of Lincoln county. An act in relation to locating State roads, Was taken up and read a third time. Mr. Massey moved to amend by way of ryder as follows: Strike out the 2d section of the bill, and insert in lieu thereof the following: "SEC. 2. At least one petitioner in each county through which the proposed road may run, shall make an affidavit before a justice, stating that the provisions of the preceding section have been complied with in the county in which such affiant may reside, which affidavit together with the certificate of the clerk of the county court, certifying that the person before whom said affidavit was signed was an acting justice of the peace at the time of signing the same, shall accompany the petition. Which was read a first time, the rule suspended, read a second time, considcred as engrossed, and Read a third time, when On motion of Mr. Massey, The bill and ryder were ordered to be re-engrossed and set for the 10th of January next. Mr. Acock, on leave, introduced a bill entitled, An act to lay off the State into congressional districts. Which was read a first time, the rule suspended, read a second time, and referred to the committee on so much of the Governor's message as relates to laying off the State into congressional districts, and one hundred and fifty copies ordered to be printed. On motion, the Senate adjourned until to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. FRIDAY MORNING, January 3, 1845. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Mr. Reese, from the joint committee on revision, reported the following bills -with amendments. An act to recover public records, and An act allowing suits against officers for services rendered under illegal orders. Also, the following without amendment. An act regulating writs and process. An act regulating the action of replevin. An act concerning the action of detinue, and An act to provide for the election of justices of the peace, and to prescribe their powere and duties. The report was read and agreed to, and the accompanying bills were read a first time, the rule suspended, read a second time, committed to a committee of the whole, and ordered to be printed. Message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Gilpin, their clerk: Representatives: The following bills have been introduced into the House of An act to repeal the bank charter. An act to extend the jurisdiction of constables. An act amendatory to an act to authorise the county court of Buchanan county to pay certain money, approved Jan. 26, 1843. The following bills have passed the House of Representatives. An act for the relief of Francis Parker, clerk of Lincoln circuit court. An act respecting the road and canal fund belonging to Pulaski county. An act supplementary to an act to define the boundaries of Scotland county, and for other purposes, approved Jan. 6th, 1843. An act for the relief of William Thrailkill, collector of Grundy county. Mr. Campbell, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported as truly engrossed a bill entitled: An act in relation to locating State roads. Mr. Monroe, on leave, introduced a bill entitled: An act to provide for electing a public printer. Which was read a first time, the rule suspended, Read a second time, and, Referred to a select committee consisting of Messrs. Monroe, Snyder, Snell, Acock and Campbell. On motion of Mr. Acock, 1. Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives That the joint committee on revision, be required to report without amendmant, or further action thereon, all bills which have been reported by the com missioners on revision. 2. That an equal number of such bills, as near as may be, shall be reported to each House, and all bills so reported, shall be considered as having originated in the House to which the same shall be reported. Mr. Rawlins, from the committee on enrolled bills, reported that the committee had presented to the Governor for his approval and signature, an enrolled bill entitled. An act for the relief of William Sitton, lite coll ctor of Lincoln county. Also. Joint resolutions instructing our Senators in Congress in relation to the annexation of Texas. The President la.d before the Senate, the following communication from the Governor: To the Hon. the Senate: bill entitled: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Gentlemen-I have this day approved and signed a An act for the relief of William Sitton, late collector of Lincoin county, and a Resolution instructing our Senators and Representatives in Congress, in reference to the annexation of Texas to the United States. Very respectfully, Your ob't serv't, JOHN C. EDWARDS. Mr. Reese offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, by the Senate, That the census of the State of Missouri for the year 1844, be appended to and published with the journals of the Senate of the present session. Mr. Snyder gave notice that he would, on to-morrow, or some subsequent day, ask leave to introduce a bill for the relief of Y. Ewing. On motion of Mr. Anderson, The committee of the whole was discharged from the further consideration of a bill entitled: Ad act to regulate the fees of certain officers, and On his further motion, it was referred to a select committee consisting of Messrs. Anderson, Polk and Boggs. On motion of Mr. Wolfskill, a bill from the House of Representatives entitled: And read a second and third time. Mr. Monroe moved to amend by way of ryder, as follows: Strike out all after the word "the" in the 14th line of the first section, to the word February in the fifteenth line inclusive, and in lieu thereof insert the following: "The 8th day of January, 1845." Which was read a first time, the rule suspended, read a second time, consider ed as engrossed, read a third time, when, the bill as amended passed. The resolution submitted by Mr. Rawlins, requiring the Senate to meet here. after at 9 o'clock, A. M., and 2 o'clock, P. M., unless otherwise ordered, Was taken up and adopted. Mr. Miller, on leave, introduced, Joint resolutions, proposing amendments to the constitution of the State of Missouri, in relation to judicial tenures. Which were read a first time and ordered to a second reading. The Senate bill entitled, An act to amend an act to reduce the law incorporating the city of St. Louis, and the several acts amendatory thereof, into one act, approved 8th Feb. 1843, |