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DAILY IMO\ SERIF.* --VOL. XLIX->'O. TJ'T. I»A ItV KM OKI) SEMES -VOL. XVI- >'«•!* *'*'• THE DAILY RECORD-UNION; ferteredMthePouOfficeKSmcnowntoanecSncTcU^ mailer V PUBLISHED ,BT THK ,S\ C - --" Sacramento PublisMng Company. WM. B. niIXS. 4>aeral Manager. . Pabllcatlun OtOee, Third «t., bet^J and K. THE BAIL RECORD-ITIfIOJI tspabllsbwl ejerjd»jol the WMk, Sundajs excepted. fv| >0»0n«re»»....;.:...."..""..'....»"»..V...»10 OC Tor ail month*. 6 00 Vortfan* muotba .••■•• 3 00 T«o ooi4w oue fe»r, to one address 80 00 : I Sataorfbers sorred b» Curlers at : TwiTTT-?itr Oon per weak. la all Interior cities and towru the r saper o»n be had of toe principal Periodical Dealers. JTewimen aod A^eiiU. — - - * j* ■ ■ - - - - .7. :* ■ - '* ■' '1 '.-* *" *■ "■ '- - Ad vrrtUlnjc Batei In Dally Kfxord-rnloii. Oosß<TDare. 1 ".line fl 00 ; One Square, i times. 17i Oneß<raara, 3 time*. 1 M bob additional tine. ii.wn.. 60 IWMk. I Weeks. 1 Month ' Half Hqnam. lit pags *3 60 %3 60 $5 00 Hal/ Square. 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Half Square, 1 t1me......V.V. .....|1 00 Zach additional time .....'a 50 One Square. 1 time. .\-f. 2 00 Kach additional time 1 00 WANTED, LOST AM) FOUND. AdvertisemenU of five lines in this department an inserted for 25 cents for one time; three times for SO eanU or 75 cents per week. . ■■'■■:<.. WANTED- BY AN AMERICAN WOMAN", A position as housekeeper or to do general housework. Address " J.," this office. jao 31* • SI, OOP REWARD. THE UNDERSIGNED WILL GIVE i«I,IIMi One Thousand Dollars Reward for the arrest and conviction of tbe person or persons who at- tempted the r.H'aHsination of James Skinner at his residence at Green Valley, El IJ.irado county, Cal., on the night of December 11, 1879. I - JAMES SKINNER. \ jr , Qreen Valley, December 17, 1879. ;; dlB-lm ! TO LET 0B SAIJT" 7 AdTertUemunts of five lines in this department are Inserted for 25 oeats for one time ; three times {or 80 eenta or 75 cents per w«ek. *^ ..,*— *".' TO LET— HANDSOME SUITE OF ROOMS _bl at the Howard House, X street, between Front and Second. jaOTw ■ FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET, NO. 1213 .££gL P Ninth, between L and M streets ; during H;;! tbe Legislature, with gas and water, jal-lw* .BeilL FOR SALE— ENGINE, BOILER AND X 1 other machirrery used in the California Car- riage Factory. Good as new. Will be sold at less - than 50 per cen*. of first cost. Apply to , d! 2 tf THOMAS J. CLUNIfc, Sacramento. 'T7HJRMSHED ROOMS TO LET, IN SUITS OR . JL' single, with or without LET, IN SUITS OR single, with or without board, at No. 922 M • street, between Ninth and Tenth (near State •Capitol). dll-tf T7IURNISHED ■ ROOMS TO LET— PLEASANT, I' quiet, home-like r oms, neatly furnished. To • rent by the day, week or month, at prices that cannot fail to give satisfaction. Northwest corner Third and J. Entrances on J street, and on Third, j between J and I street*. MRS. TEN EYCK. dlO-tf STORE FOR sale. THE STOCK AND FIXTURKS™,,— of a Hardware, Tinware and Agricultural Implrment Store, in the^^p^Hl town of Chico, is offered for sale at a f*W>'i > "V : bargain to close the business. To a responsible party s good opportunity is offered to obtain con- trol of an old established business at a very low figure. Capital required, $1,000 or $3,000. Address W. J. BLACKWELL, Chico; or M. C. HAWLEY & CO., Sacramento, or San Fran- cisco JaS Iplm DEMTISTBY. • . " W. WOOD, -pvENTIST (LATE WITH H. H. PIER««S» If .- in), successor to T. B. Reid, No. Bl7sr?eeß J street, butw. e'u Tuird and Fourth. Artificial Teeth inserted on nil bales. Improved Uqnid Nitrous Oxide Gas, for the Pai'iless Extraction ot Teeth. d24-tf .. ■• ~ ™ DhNTAL DEPOT: mgm MASONIC TF.MPLE, COX. SIXTH mmot . 588 ami X streets. . 39rHB I W. O. THRAILKILL, D. D. S., Editor and I"ublisher ol the Dental Jainu, a Monthly Journal eif Dental . ■ .Science. .....■■■ dIH-1 ~ . If. It. BKEWEK, I ' £kENTIST, SOUTHWEST CORNER Or'«Jj» f Seventh and J streets, in Bryte's newSSSBu Iding, up stairs. Teeth ex .raet«a without pain i by use of Improved Liquid Nitrous Oxide Gas y>- ■ '• - ■■ '118-lDlm Vj_ U. 11. FIEItSO.V, W-VENTIST 415 J STREET, BKTWEKXos»ft \J Fourth arnl Fifth, Sacramento. Arti-5a2f|55 Bclal Teeth Inserted on Gold, Vulcanite and all bases. Nitrous Oxide or Laughing (ias administered ior the I painless extraction of Teeth. dl4-lni F. T. . TEBBETS, . TVENTIST, 188 J STREET, BETWEENjam* . I f Fifth and Sixth, Sacramento. Artifl-engfn dal Teeth Inserted on Gold and al bases. Nitrous Oxide oi Laughing Gas administered for the pain • —■■ esi' extraction of teeth. ' " • | dIS-lm ;. WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELEY ■MII.I.IAH B. -rIIXLEH > . .. (Late with Floberg), NO. 190 J STREET, NEAR SEVENTH, \£* ■ J3( Watchmaker and Jeweler. Importer flf*\ and dealer in Watches, Silverware, Jewelry, BojL Ktc Repairing a specialty, under Rohert*sssssaw Marsh. All country orders promptly attended to. rj. -. - ■ 1 d29-lptf - _ ■ JOII\ t'O.NKAD, DEALER IN WATCHES, CLOCKS, ft JEWELRY, Etc., 113 J sireet (op- £*\ p>site Kirk & Co.'s). AU Watches and JtJJ, -' Clocks sold in ray establishment warranted. •ssbbsssw BopairingClocksand Watches mr specialty. d3-lDtf ~ J. b. klim: (Late with Wacbhorst. and successor to FlobergX . •KTATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, NO. -» •* f TV - 60 J street, between Second and CirW Third. Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Silver- p-*Jt ware, Jewelry, Etc. - Repairing in all itsQ&ujJS brauches a specialty, under Mr. FLOBEKG. - 010-lplin . ■■■-.■.!. FRUITS, seeds and PBODUQE. ** j*- J l. ■ ■ ' " I I IOS Jt U.4U.MM /COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND DEALERS IB Prodore, ¥eg»table». Batter, Hers, Cbeeae, ... . . Poultry, Green and Dry Fruits, Honey, Beans, etc. •™ ' ' ALFALFA SEED. . '—'■'• tr Potatoes in car-load lets or less, ... c,, da-lpti :■-•: ■■ -'.!• ' Nos. 81 and 83 J street. K. IBTT, " . YITHOLESALE COMMISSION MERCHANT W and dealer in Foreign and Domestic Fruita 'Cigars and Tobacco, Pipes and Smokers' Articles, - Cutlery and Notions, Nuta, Candies, etc, Wo. 54 J ttreet. Sacramento. dll-lplm M. T. BKEWEB a CO., CnmmUilon H>rci«aiits ■ and Wholesale MALBWS IS OREEN FBUIT, ► DRIED FRUIT, PROBUCK 't£ Vegetables, Houey, Seeds, AUalfa Seed, Etc, Sot. SO and 33 J Street, Sacramento. ...- d3-lpti i_ ■ '■ ; W7 B. BTbM».\S «S CO., Wholesale CommlsHlon Herrhants AKD DULXRB .' - ■..-'■ • ..-•»•■. : rALL KINTtS OF CALIFORNIA OREEN AND -- X Dried Fruile, Nuts, Honey, and General Mer chandise. * ! 1 "'■•■-. -• • , ' All orders promptly attended to. Address, V. R. STRONG 4 CO., 1 ' d3-tf Nos. «, 8 and 10 J street. Sacraof nto. "7"a GRIFFITH'S AjPE > X T > ' *g|p| GRUITEWOE B, T '^jSj 1 PEXIITV CAL. iif^fßf flf mUE BEST VARIETY AND . -ML— -3|J|gJ I largest quarries on tht ' D 2S£fc*S| Pacific Coast. Polished Grani Monuments, Tomb.tones sad Tatlets raadeto orde' « \ .;. 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The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 12 h., Lieutenant-Governor Johnson in the chair. Roll called, aud all the members present except Mr. Desty. Minutes of yesterday read and approved. Mr. Johnson— l move that the Senate do now proceed to the election of its officers in the order laid down in the Political Ceide. Mr. Dickinson— l second the motion. The motion prevailed. The Lieutenant Governor— The first busiuess in order under this rule will be the election of a I-REHIDENT T-KO TEM. Mr. Sears— Mr. President, I rise for the purpose of placing iv nomination Senator George F. Baker, of Santa Clara, for that office. Our time is too precious to make any extended remarks, and I will simply say that wu will wait and take bis acts rather than the promises of bis friends. He is a young lawyer of fine attainments and goinl execu tive ability, and if elected as President pro tern, of this Senate I am satisfied that he will, in presiding over the Senate, deal impartially with all Senators rather than be governed by partisan motives. Mr. Sattbkwuitk — Mr. President, I place in nom ination for the position of President pro tern of this body the Hon. Warren Chase, of the Third District. In point of expe ience and public service that Sen. ator baa the advantage of any Senator upon this floor. He, sir, was 67 years of age upon the day when this Legislature convened. Nor is it the first time that he has appeared in a body like this. In I .-."•o and IST>I he was in the Semite eif tbe Slate of Wisconsin. After that he was a member of two Constitutioual Conventions of the some State, and if elected to d acharge the duties of President pro ti-in. of this body 1 an) satisfied, sir, he will do so to the satisfaction of all. There being no other uominations the roll was called, with the following result : For George F. Baker- Senators Burt, Brown, Car lock, Chmiey, Davis, Dickinson, George, Hill, Hit tell, Hudson, Johnson, Johnston, Lampson, Neu mann, Nye, Pardee, Rowell, Sears, Traylor, Watson, Wendell and Zuck— 22. For Warren Chaser-Senators Andersen, Conger, Enos, Glascock, Gorman, Harlan, Kane, Kelly, Langford, MoreUnd, Nelson, Pool, Ryan, Satter white ami West— ls. Senator Baker voted for Senator Sears, aud Sen ator Chase for Senator Satterwhite. George F. fiakcr was declared duly elected Presi dent pro tern. The Lieutenant-Governor— Tho next business in order will be the election of a SHCRETARY. Mr. David— l believe it is conceded that the duties of the Secretary of this Senate are most exacting and arduous. At this present sessiem of the Senate all will concede that they will he more so than ever. The dominant party of this body, in making a selec tion for that office, have had these considerations in view and have been animated by the pnrpose eif placing in nomination only a person who is emi nently qualified for that position. I take pleasure in nominating Marcus D. Boruek, of Sail Fraucuco, for Secretary of the Senate. Mr. .Enos— I rise to place in nomination for Secre tary of tbe Senate, Samuel Carusi, of San Francisco, who is every way competent to perform the arduous duties of Secretary of the Senate. He has bod ex perience and is qualified, and as such I commend him as a suitable i>erson for Secretary of the Senate. The roll was calied and M. D. Boruck received tt votes and Samuel Carusi lo votes. Mr. lloruck was declared duly elected. TUB OTIIIR OFFICERS. Mr. Baker— l place in nomination for First As sistant Secretary J. K. Brierly, of Los Angeles. Mr. Chbnkv — I desire to place in nomination Jar. A. Orr. Mr. Enos— l move that we vote for both at once. Tb<s Liectenant-Govkrnor— lf there be no objec tion that will be taken as the sense of the Senate and we will vote that way. I hear no objection. Mr. Mi iiiki.a.mi 1 place in nomination for Assist ant Secretary Joseph Hotchkiss, of Sonoma county. He is a young man thoroughly qualified (or the po sition. Mr. < hakk — I place in nomination the name of Henry Carnes, of Santa Barbara. Mr. Carncs is a niaii of experience and ability and a man deserving, if any man is deserving, of sumething, at least fre»m the Republican party. Mr. Carnes is a faithful and efficient man in every place. He is deserriug and needy and I trust that some consideration will be given to our section of the State and district. Mr. Daws— One of the Senators in making his nomination designated his candidate as First Assist ant Secretary. We are liable to fasV into some con fusion. Tbe LIEtTBNANT-GovERXOR — Thcvare both equal. When the Secretary calls the roll the Senators will announce the two |»artieH for whom they vote for Assistant Secretaries of the Senate. The roll was called, with the following result : Brie'rly, 25 : Orr 26 ; Ilotchkiss, 13 ; Carries, 15. Messrs. Brierly and Orr were dallied duly elected. The Lievtknant-Go\ krxur— With the consent of the Senate, at the request of the Secretary. I will swear in Mr. Boruek, whom you have elected, aiul let him assume the duties of his ollice at once, it will relieve Secretary Shoemaker, who is not able to read this morning. If there be no objection 1 will administer the oath to Mr. Boruek. Mr. Bornck came forward, was sworn in, anil at once assumed the duties of bis office. SENATOR DBSTT. Mr. Enos — If there be no objection I have acorn munication that I elesire to have read, it is of Im portance to the Senate and I desire to have it lead. The secretary read the following; elispatch : RIW Youk, January . r >, ISSO. To the President of the Senate : Unavoidably de tained. Will appear and present credentials 'soon as possible. ROBT. UE.STY, Joint Senator. Secretary Boroek Htatee) that the-re was also on his desk a communication from Mr. De-sty, directed to the Secretary of the Senate to the tame effect. Mr. Enos — I move Hut it be relerred to the Com mittee on Elections when appeiinted. The LiEiTKNAXT-GovKRNOR -If there be no objec tion the papers will take that course. The next bu mess in order is the election of a Sergcant-at iflM Mr. Hill— l rise to place in nomination Andrew Wasson, of Monterey county, fyr the position of Sergeaiit-at-Arma of th« Senate. Without taking up the lime of the Senate with any eulogistic re marks with regard to this gentleman, I will say that ho is in every respect qualified for the position of fciergeart-at-Arms of the benate. Mr. COHOSR- I pi cc in noininatron Philip Open licitner, a young man raised in Sacranoiito and no v residing in .^an Francisco. He is in every vav qual.fied to fill the position. At this time I nill Dot make any speech upon the subject, but leave it to the Senate. On a call of the roll Mr. Wasson received 23 votes and Mr. Opcnheuner lt> votes, and the former was declared elected. The LieltknantGovkenor- The next order of business is the election of an Assistant Sergcaot at-Arms. Mr. Pardek -I rise, sir, to place in nomination the nameof a gentleman from Sierra county, Gritfith Meredith. He has been long ideniiticd with a poai tion similar to the one he now aspires to, and if elected I am satisfied that he will give sacisiaciion to every member of this Senate. Mr. Gormas— l will place in nomination Thomas Terry, for the position of Assistaut Sergeant-at- Arms. On a call of the roll Mr. Meredith received 23 votes and Mr. Terry 10 votes. The former was declared elected. ABHEMBLY MESSAGE. A message was received from the Assembly in forming the Senate that the Assembly had completed its organization by the election of all its officers, a list of which was given, and that it awaited the pleasure of the Senate for legislative business. Mr. Wendell — I rise for the purpose of placing in nomination for the pvsition of Minute Clerk Walter R. Lambert, o' Solauo County. The roll was called and Mr. Lambert received 27 votes, two being cast for Mr. McStay. The former was declared elected. Mr. Burt— l desire to place in nomination for Journal Clerk the name of Charles H. Graham, of Placer County. Mr. Conokr— l nominate A. M. Stone, of San Francisco. Mr. Graham received 24 votes and Mr. Stone 15, the former being declared elected. Mr. Watson— l desire to place in nomination for the office of Enrolling Clerk E. A. Roberta, of Ne vada. Mr. Roberts received 2S aud all the vgtes cast, and was declared elected. The Assistant Secretaries, Messrs. Brierly and Orr, were then called to the desk aud sworn in by the Lieutcnant-Oovernor. Mr. Jounstox— l rise to place in nomination for the position of Engrossing Clerk E. E. Ames, of Sacramento, an old and respected c.tizen of Sacra nunto, who will perform the duties of the p.sition correctly. - ■ - ; ■'"• "" A ITEW DErARTIRII. '•' Mr. Enos — I have the pleasure and the honor to rise to present the name of Mrs. E. F. Ives as En grossing Clerk ol this Senate, the lias ail tht: quul ificatiuus necessary to perform the duties of that position. Mi.: has been Engrossing Clerk for two years ■in the btate . of lowa, \ aud . she comes recommended as competent to discharge the duties which this position demands. I hold in my hand testimonials in behalf of Mrs. Ives, and I will read one or two brief extracts tak n from the report of the committee at the close of the session in the years 1574-5 : "Mis. |E. F. Ives waited patiently Uuongb the long reign of the 'two fifties ' for the position which sne, as Engrossing Clerk of the lowa House of Representatives, obtaiued as soon as the House was organized. ; She is a native of New York, and was early lett to her own guidance and support. Teaching was her resort till tcr marriage and settle ment in lowa, where, in conneition with farming, she has kept up liurary pursuits as correspondent and editor, and particularly during the occupancy iif the cilice of County Superintendent of Schools' was active in the educational field. She has bceu one of the Directors ot tbe State Horticultural So ciety two years, and has Just been re ekcted. She lus taught, in all, thirty-three teruJs of school." I bold, ako, a testimonial from c .-Governor. C. C. Carpen ter, of lowa. I therefore feel warranted in com mending this lady to the favorable consideration of this Senate for the podtion of Er+rossing Clerk. Tli'Tie.*- Constitution has provided fur and encoar aged and opened wide all the avenues of professions and callings to tbe ladies, aud 1 ihink th Senate »f the Mate vi" California snould c tmnu.ee by inau curatiug a systtm uf liberality bjr gi>icir to this lady this position. I trust that she will receive at your hands f»Torable ceutlJttallon. ' '"'.■■ . <*■ ■■■ ■- • O Mr. West— For the firit time I have learned that Mrs. Ives is present. 1 had the pleasure of her ac quainui.ee in the State of lowa. 1 knew sometbinz of her, ai d I know Ehe is wtll-known there to Le a very estimable laHv, and one who possessed the en , tire-confidence of the best men of the State. "I do hope thai Mrs |lies' claims will be considered, »Dd ton- she will be elected to the position to which she aspires. ioe roll was called, and Mr. Ames received 21 totes and Mrs. Ives IS votes. The former was de clared elected. : Mr. Ames and all the other officers of the Senate were the nominees nf the Republican caucus. . - Mr. 1 ickinsox — I desire to place in nomination for the position of ' Postmaster of the Senate Wm. A. ' Crawford, a young gentleman well-known to mu:iy members of the Senate. It is not necessary to say anything further in regard to him. :. . :-~tH * Mr. Crawford received all the votes cast — 32— and was declared elected.' ; "., ■ ■.•;■ . .,-,'■'. f. ' Mr. Brown— l move that the Secretary forward a communication notifying the House of our organ ization.- • jo* jmA« •-■ -■■- /'- --■ ■-' ■' •'■■*' '. The Lieltexant-Governor— l am informed that tbe House has adjourned until 2 o'clock. > . 1 * Mr. Knos — I desire to offer a resolution. . j Mr. Johnson— The first business in order is the swearing in of these officers, commencing with the President . pro tern. I therefore object to the con sideration of the resolution at this time. 1 '■';•' ' • ■ f The I.iEiTTENANT-OovRRNOR— It may relate to the same thing. ..r : > -,: ■■■' 1 -..:■: .:;■.:. :. .■ I The Secietary read the resolution :'■<: ..'; .-\v ' JU/ivtmi, That the Secretary ot the Senate be di rected to inform the Assembly that the Senate is now organized and ready to proceed to business with the following officers : President pro tern. George F. Biker ; Secretary, M. D. Boruck ; Assistant Sec retaries, J. It. Brierly and James A. Orr ; Sergeant at-Arms, A. Wason ; Assistaut Sergeant-at-Arms, G. Meredith; Minute Clerk, Walter R. Lambert; Journal Clerk, Charles H. Graham ; Enrolling Clerk, E. A. Roberts ; Eugrossing Clerk, E. E. Ames; Mail Carrier, Wm. A. C awford. v ,: . > ■■'■:. - ' .: ',- Mr. Johnson— reaulution is out of order, be cause they are not sworn in yet - , • • ' The Lieutenant-Governor— We will swear in the officers and then take up the resolution. .■■•■•, The officers-elect then eaaie forward and were sworn in by Lieuteuant-Governor Johnson. . : The resolution offered by henator Enos was then taken up and adopted. ' . - EISOLLTIO.HI. Mr. Watson offered the following resolution : Hesoloed, That a committee of five Senators he appointed by the Preident whose duty it shall be to draft standing rules for t le government of this boiy. Mr. Enos— l move that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Johnson— l move tl at it be laid ou the table temporarily. The LiEeTENANT-GovBRNOR— If there be no ob jection it will lay on the table to be called up at any time. Mr. Davis offered the following joint resolution : Retalced, by the Senate, the Assembly concurring, That the two bodies meet in 1 joint convention on Wednesday, January 7th, at lit/dock, noe>n, for the purpose of canvassing the vote anil declaring the result of the election for Governor and Lieutenant- Governor. The Lieitenant GovKRXOR— I will state that we will have to announce ourselves as organized to the Assembly before we can pass a concurrent resolu tion. If there bit no objection tbe resolution will lay on tha table for the present. Mr. Paroee offered the following concurrent res olution : lietulval, by tho Senate, the Assembly concurring, That a joint committee of si v, three troni the Senate and three from the Asseinblv, be appointed to no tt y the Governor that the Legislature is now organ ized and ready to receive any communication he may wish to make it. The resolution took tbe same course. Mr, Johnston offered the following joint reso lution : Jictnlved by the Senate, the Assembly concur ring, That a committee consisting of three members at the Senate and three mumbcrs of the Assembly be appointed to confer with the Governor and Lieu tenant-Governor elect, as to wbat time the inaugu ration ceremonies shall take place, and that said committee have full power in the matter. The resolution took the same course. By Mr. Esos-Jtaiolvrd, That the Secretary of State be and he is hereby requested to place upon the elesk of exch Seuator a copy of the codes and amendments and statutes. Mr. Sattbrwiiite— That resolution peihajw had better be amended so as to read Hit:eU's Cexies and Statutes. Two y.ir< ago a similar resolution was adopted, and the Secretary of State sent word that he did not have a sufficient number to furnish tho senati'. The Senate at that time adopted a resolu tion that he purchase a sufficient number of Hit tell's Codes and Statutes. I move to amend tbe resolution by inserting the word " Hittell's." Mr. Esoß - 1 accept the amendment. Mr. Baker— l would like to inquire whether the same copies can be used by us or not, or whether this involves the purchase of forty new copies. Mr. Satterwhite— l hare on ruy de k the same copies that I used two years ago, and I am informed by Secretary Beck that he has about two-thirds oi the number that were used two years ago. About one-third of the members took them home, and it will be necessary to purchase a few copies— perhaps ten or twelve. Mr. Baker— Then, Mr. President, I am opposed to this resolution, liecausc they would be of service only for a short lime, and if it involves the purchase e>f only tifteen new statutes I think it is unneces sary. A number of the members of this body are lawyers Who probably have copies. If the resolu tion eoulel be amended so as to request Ihe Secre tary of State to furnish the copies that he hus, I could support it. 1 move that the Secretary of Mate be requcstetl to furnish the copies he haa in his possession. The amendment was accepted 1 and the resolution adopted. Bj .Mr. CiirNEY Jtemfefll, That P. A. Bell he, and hereby is, ap|xiintcd watchman, to have charge ot tbe gallery, at a per diem to bebereafter fixed, payable out < f the appropriation for the contin gent expen»ts of tlii' Senate. Tho I iErTf.\ANT-:;ovEßNoi;--Thc C'hnir thinks the resolution is out of order, for two reasons 1 first, it Involves an appropriation of mo. cv for liis pay ; and seconl, tbat urnier the rules that appoiutine'nt belongs to the presiding officer. Mr. Johnson- = 1 respectfully appeal freim the de cision of the Chair. 1 know of no kuv, I know if no rule, I know, ol in • provision by which that resolu tion is out of ord> r. The Sei.ateof the State of i bill f irnia, under the Constitution of the State of Cali fornia, may choose i;s own officers and fix their pay. It hr.s been d- ne at every session of the Senate. It was done at tbe last session of the Senate by resolu tion. The LIKI'TKNAXT-GoVERNOR— I believe, if tie gen tleman will permit me, that the President of the Senate now appoints the Porters. Mr. Johnson -Tins is not a Porter. If I under stand the resolu ion calls for a watchman of the gal lery. The Lieutcnant-CiuviTiior appoints the Pa;es and Porters by c mrtesy ea> tin Senate. If this S^n at'; stood ujkiii its constitutional privileges it could elect them all, and it is simply a courtesy that the Senati extends to bun. It i» for tbe Semite to say if they wish to have a watchman in the gallery. The LtEtTKXANT Governor— The Chair will state that there is no courtesy about this. The yowcr is \ esteel iii tbe President of the Senate by an Act of the Legislature, passed by both houses and signed by the Governor, but it makes no difference. 1 will put the motion and save th'± time of discussing it. Mr. Esos— I move that $4 be inserted as the com l>- ns.ition per day. Mr. .!< UNyoN — 1 will state, if the gentleman will pardon me, that the niattir of compensation, as I am informed, »as left blank because it was under stood that the Committee em Contingent Expenses would report as to the compensation of all these minor offiet-rs, and then the mattcrcould be done all at once. While I am perfectly willing tti vote for the motion of the Senator if be de ires it, I uish to state the re sem why the compensation was left blank, as 1 am informed. Mr. Enoh -The object of my amendment was that we might have to de|>end upon uo circumstances or contingencies hereafter, and I insist on my amend ment. Mr. Cueney I accept the amendment. Mr. SATTEitwiiiTK — Ihe Chair appoints three por ters and three pages by law. flow, I move to amend that resolution by inserting be-fore tii s word ■■wa>chman" the word "night," so as to read " night watchman," because (he porters during the day can take care of the chamber. The Senate adopted last session the following resolution : " HtmHvtd, That the Senate apprint a night watch man," etc, I move that amendment Mr. CifENKi — I uiielerstauei that at the lastsc3sion a watchman for the gallery was I- uml to be abso lutely necessary after trying to get along without him, and that a night watchman was also found to be necessary. 1 cannot, therefore, accept the amendment. Mr. Sears — The question has been raised whether we are not infringing on the right of the presiding officer, and not desiring to infringe upon thos* pre rogatives, I move that this matter be laid over un til it can be fully understood. So ordered. liy Mr. Bxow.l— Regolved, That the Sergeant-at- Arms be empowered to appoint two Gatekeepers, one for each side of the fcenate Chamber, at a per diem hereafter to be fixed by the Senate. The Lieitesakt Govbrsor— he Chair desires to state that I consider these officers named in the res olution as two of the Porters. Of course if it is any other officer than one of the Porters it is not an offi cer known to the law. This Senate has no more power to elect an officer not provided for by law than it has to elect a President i f the United States, and it cannot pay for any officer that it is not au thorized to elect by law. > . , t : By Mr. Esoß—Jtetoleed, That the Secretary of State be and he is hereby requested to place upon the desk of each Senator a copy of the statutes of 1577-8. Laid over until tomorrow. . • . '.. , . By Mr. I'akukk— Htnolted. That the Sergeant at- Arms be directed to furnish each member of the Senate with five daily papers, published in the State, or their equivalent in weeklies. I Laid over until af ter organization. . - By Mr. Chexbv— Revolted, Tbat J. W. Johnston be and he is hereby appointed Mail Carrier of the Senate; at a per diem to be hereafter fixed, payable out of the appropriation for the contineent expenses of the Senate. Laid over until to morrow. -• By Mr. I>ickissox— Remlced, , That B. Cavanaugh be and he is hereby appoint«d Night Watchman, at a per diem f> be hereafter fixed, payable out of the appropriation for tbe contingent expenses of the Senate. ..-•-.■■ . - - ■ t| Laid over until to-morrow. " ' ■•'■■■' \ '"■., By Mr. Dickinson— Rctolved, by the Senate, the Assembly concurring, that a joint committee, *f six, three from the Senateand three from the Assembly,, be appointed to make the necessary arrangements,' and tv expend such sums of money as they shall deem necessary for tbe proper inauguration of , the Governor-elect.- . . . . -. ■ - * ■- .'. . 1 lie Lh4ite.na.nt Govkrsor— lt will take the same coarse. ' . , ■ . ' Jlr. Esos— l move that it be laid on the t»ble. The LiKi'TF.NANT-GovKßMin-lf there be no : ob jection it will lay on the tabU :•• • • CHAPIAIX. • P.y Mr. Johnson— Hetehed, That the Senate com-, jilcte its orgai.ization by the election of a fhaplaiu. Mr. Jaamaaa I move the adoption of the resolu tiou, and trust that a vote will be taken Uf>oa it now, and that it ill not go over with the balance of the resolutions, to wait until the trump of me other Gabriel shall sound. Ifv.o are to have a Chaplain 1 tvs decide promptly. i have no defire to speak upon the subject except, simply to say that 1 am iir fivor of having a Chaplain, and that I am in fivor, of deciding the matter new aa to whether we have a Chaplain or not. . I therefore ask for a vote on it DOW. ■" ■••' ■■•■• • r .Mr. KEtiiAxy- Mr. President, as I understood your language before, there is nothing in the la* that authorizes us to elect r.:iy oirL-ers except such t3 ire men us in the law. L•m not aware that the law provides for a Chaplain for tbis boely. If that he th>. case 1 shall oppose the motion on that ground. tor. Chase Whatever respect I may have for the clergymen or their religion, 1 cannot consistently \ote for this resolution nor for a Chaplain. If I understand the Constitution it prohibits our paying money out <f th< trensury for any religious institu tion or religious purposes, and as we have already decided in this St ;te that religion is not necessary in the schools — prayers are neit necessary' in the sche)ols — 1 think they arc not necessary in the Le?- Hature. Ido not know that prayers are any part of legislation, or that they have any part in Die law. To me it seems that it is extraneous, and that it is prohibited directly by the Constitution. I will not take up the time of the Senate by reading the articles which seem to me tn prohibit the expendi ture of any money for any religious purposes. Ido not believe we have any right to pay for the services of clergymen either in this hall t-r elsewhere. Mr. Johnson — As to the legal proposition which the Senator freim San Francisco has given us by our presiding officer, I hava this to say, that I know of ■io law which si) s that the Senate of the State of California shall not use the contingci.t fund in such manner it thii ks best. On the contrary, the Senate of the State of California can spend every quarter jf a dollar in the contingent fund of the M'n.ite in the purchase of anything it desires, whether it be sta tionery, salaries for new officers or in presents to this mau or that man. And if precedents are to govern, I would refer him to the last session, pre sided over by the same gentleman who presides over us so ably and so kindly, where officers were elected with Ins consent and received their pay uuon his signature, to wit, a night watchman : to wit, mail carrier; to wit, watchman of the gallery; to wit, clerk to the Sergeant-at-Arms ; to wit, clerks of the various committees. Now I call at tention to that simpiv as a precedent. Now, when it comes down to the grand constitutional question, I have simply to say that I recognize the fact Uiat this celebrated new Constitu tion, whirh we have all sworn to support, and 1 suppose we can, although we will find it dim cult to do sometimes, commences thus : " We, the people of the SUte of California, grateful to Al mighty God for our freedom, and in order to secure and per|«etuatc its blessings, do establish this Con stitution." It seems to me that the gentlemen who framed this organic law were not afraid to recognize their dependence upon Almighty God. So far as ap propriating money for religious purposes, if the gentleman will show me the section which applies, he will be able to show me a great deitl more than I hare been able to find. The onlj one which refers to it at all is section SO of Article IV: "Neither the Legislature, nor any county, city or county, township, school district, or othermunicipal corpora tion, shall ever make an apt*ropriation from any public fund whatever, or grant anything to i r in aid of any religious Beet, church, creed, or sectarian purjiose, or help to support or sugtaiu any school, college, university, hospital, or other institution controlled ty any religious creed, church, or sectarian denomination wha'ever ; nor shall any grant or donation of persona^ property or real estate ever be made by the Sta'c, or any city, city and county, town, or other munici pal corporation, f->r any religious creed, church or sectarian purpose whatever ; provided, that nothing In this section shall prevent the Legislature from granting aid pursuant to section 22 of this article." Now, it may be that some cautious metaphysician may construe the electiem of a Chaplain and the payinfhim of a small per diem into an appropria tion to support or sustain some religious sect, church, creed, or sectarian purpose. For one, my mind is not fine enough to see the'distinetion. For one, I am in favor of having a Chaplain, believing il tc be legal and constitutional, and knowing it to be proper. This is a Christian community, and rece)gnizing the fact that we are defiendent, in the language c i the Constitution, and that we arc grate tul to Almighty God, how can we better manifest it than for a few minutes at least each day putting away secrilar affairs and invoking religious afd. I make no pretension to any particular religious belief. Per haps I might agree with the gentleman in his views, but I am sneaking of this as an old and honored cus tom. I believe it to be a proper one. I believe it to be a legal one. I hope the Senate will adopt the resolution and not depart from a custom so old, BO honored and to good aa that of having a Chaplain. Mr. Enos — I offer the following as an amendment to the resolution The Lieutenant-Governor— The Chair desires to state that he is perfectly awar« of the fact that all of this matter is out of order until the Senate is or ganized. lam perfectly satisfied of all this, yet we m >y as well act now as at any time. Mr. Enos offered the following substitute for the resolution : Itemized, That the Senate hereby invites any and rll clergymen of Sacramento to a-tend the opening of the Senate each day without pay. Mr. Enos— Now, Mr. President, as we are a Christian community, and as my distinguished friend from Sacrameuto has championed the cause (>f Christianity and the rcce>gnitie.n of God in the Constitution and in the Senate Chamber, I trust we can get God's servants to come here without pay and give us a little spiritual warning and advice, and I trust the Seuate will accept this as a substi tute. Mr. Sears— l move that this whole matter go over until to-morrow, or until we arc fully organized. • The Lir.UTEKANT-GoVERXOK— Both will lay over until to morrow. Mr. Johnson— l move that we take a recess until 2:30 o'clock. Tbe motion prevailed. . . AfTEH.NOON " SESSION. .. The Senate reassembled at 2:30 r. m., Lieutenant- Governor Johnson in tbe chair, luill called and a quorum present. ASBE.MBI.V .MhSSAGK. A message was received from the Assembly an nouncing the adoption of.Assembly Joint Kei»olu tiona Nc* 1, 2 and 3. Tbe .Secretary read Asserablr Concurrent Resolu tion No. 1, providin?;for a Joint session on Wednes day, January 7, ISsO, at 12 o'clock m , to canvass the vote for Governor aud Lieutenant-Governor, .and it was concurred iv. Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 2, providing for a joint committee of six to wait on the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor-elect, and ascertain what time they will be ready for inauguration, was read and concurred in. Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 3, providing for a joint committee of six to \v:iit on Governor Ir win, and inform him that tbe firglnlatnrn was or gauizeel and prepared to receive any communication he illicit be pleased to make to it, was read and concurred in. The Lieutenant-Governor appointed on the part of tbo Senate, under the last resolution, Senators Fardee, Watson and Brown. Mr. Johnston called up his resolution, introduced this morning, providing for a Committee on Ar rangements ior the inauguration of the Governor ami Lieutenant-Governor-elect, aud it was adopted. The Lieutcnact-Governor appointed on the part cif the Senate, under that resolution, Senators Dick iiicon, Johnston and tatterwbitc. Senators Dickinson and Davis withdrew the reso lutions eiffered by them, and covered by the Assem bly concurrent resolutions that had been concurred in. . 1 Senator Parkf.ii, from the Special Committee ap pointed to wait upon Governor Irwin, reported that they had performed that duty, and tbat iv a f--w miuutca the Senate would receive the Governor's ssage. •'■ '• ' •■ ' ■■■'■ " L ' — .. . ; . . nil 1.-" INTRODDCED. - . 1 •By Mr. Joiissox— An Act to compel the restriction of tulse ami defamatory articles in newspapers antl publications. |This bill is an exact copy of the bill intrt'ilui'i il by. Sir. Johnson in tho Assembly at the last session, and which attracted so much atten tion | The Liki tenant Governor— UuUer the old rule we were in the habit of reading bills by title a el referring thsni. Tnder the new Constitution we have got to read this bill. Mr. Satterwiiitk— l differ with the Chair on that proposition and will stale why. » ) - The LiKtTKNANT-GovEUNOR— I hope that the gen tleman will be able to show that it is not necessary, but I am inclined to think that it is. UESSAUE FROM TIIK OuVKBNUR. . E. W. Maslin, Private Secretary of Governor Ir win, appeared in the Senate Chamber and said : I have the honor to transmit to you a message from William Irwin, Governor of the State of California, to the Legislature of tt. is State. 1 Also, (a transmit to you tbe Governor's message announcing certain appointments, . with tbe request that the Senate confirm and consent to the same. On motion of . Mr. Johnson, the latter message was made the Bpvclal order for Thursday at 2 o"clock. - ■ - ' ■ •': ' . ; The opening of the other message was read, and, on motion of Mr. Brown, it was referred to the ap propriate committees when appointed, and 2,000 copies ordered printed.' 1 ' . Mr. Sattkrwiiitk— l think that the first and sec ond reading of a bill may be by title, but on the third reading it must be read at length. ; Our Con stitution provides: "Nor shall any bill be put upon its final passage until the Simc, with the amendments thereto, shall have been printed for the use of the m< tnbers ; - nor shall any bill become a law unless the same be read on three several days in each house ; unless, in case of great urgency, two-thirds of the house where such bill may be pending shall, by a vote of yeas and nays, t'ispensc with this provision. Any . liill may originate in either house, but may be ■ amended or rejected by the other, and on : the ' pas sage of" all bills they " shall be read at length, and ■ the vote shall •be- by yeas and nays upon each bill separately, and shall be entered on. the journal; and no bill shall become a law without the concurrence of a majority of the mem bers elected to each house." I have compared that provision of our Constitution with other Constitu tions. There are several State Constitutions of the United States which have this exact languji.'e. There are other CoiiFtitutions that .use different language. In some of the Constitutions I see that they use tbe wcrds, "they shall te read at large on three several days. Another expression" is used,.', "shall be read at length on three several days." There are several expressions of that kind in the different Conrtitutions of the States. Now, str, it is presumed that the members of the Constitutional Convention compared all these Constitutions and the fcxpre>sii.-ns, and they adopted this one, " Nor shall any b 11 become » law unit** the same be read on three several days," evidently intending that the bill should be read at length on the third day or upon its pasrige. If they had intended that tile three readings of a bill should have been at lengtli they certainly would have adopted the expression that we find in beveral Constitutions of the different States, and wculd have used the expression "read at length ou three several days,'" or '.'read at large," or " read in full on three several da3S." 1 therefore come to the conclusion, sir, tbaV we can read bills the* rirst and second time by title and upon ita third reading before passage it n.ust be read at length. | . Mr. Joiissos— l desire to pay that I have given this matter seme attention, and that 1 am of the same opinion as the Senator from San BaTMrdmo. I ileeire to say. that I took coutisil of other gcnUe men, one. of them well known to every Jawytr in this State, who happened accidentally to be present. f allude to the Hon. A. C Freeman, member of the Constitutional ' Convention, and his opinion is the s-une as the eentleiuaa's , from £au TtnuisiiiTlsMi aiiil mine, that t!.e bills can be rcadby titieas heretofore, . trat they trust be read at length on the final pas sagn. •■ 1* ; will ■:' state - that .1 have <no : pref mn-e iv ■ this i matter. , As fkf as I am individually concerned I do lot know of any . m.re interesting reading to listen. to than bills tbat 1: sbsll introduce, but at thesame time 1 do not desire to Introduce bills luertlv to intfrest and amuse, and I »rh *tlBn? to ejcpcxllte business by abaaJooing aji claim to have them reml at full length, except ujioii Uieir final passage. I believe it would be cntirelv legal and niogt eminently proper to read at length on the final par??.ge. The words '*at length " not being used the first and s cond times, they of course are only app'icablc to the third time. Mr. Sears— l also have given this question con- Mdcrablo investigation, and have arrived at the same conclusion that Senators Satterwhite and Johnson have. The object I bad yesterday in making a motion for a Committee on Rules wasin order that we might settle this question before any bills were introduc. d. But the question has now come upon us, and as it won't make any difference with the bill, I would simply request the Senator from Sacra icento to withdraw the bill or bills until we nave a set of rules adopted by the Senate for the government of this very question. If bills are to be read through three times (this may be a excellent bill, but we will suppose it is a bad bill), now, to take up the time of the Senate to read a bill through every senator may be opiiosed to would be a great waste of time. I do not think that that clause in the Cons . itutiou will bear that construction, and I think our worthy Lieutenant-Governor will agree with us when he comes to examiue it more fully. It docs provide that it shall be read at length oq it* linal passage, and therefore the inference would be that it is not necessary to read at length on the first and second readings. Mr. Ekok— l ds not agree with the gentlemen that have preceded me I think tbat the Consti tution requires a propel construction of tt— that all bills Sjball be reud three times and ou three distinct, different days. ißcails Section 15 of Article IV., above quoted.] I think that the Constitution re quires that every' hill shall be read three times and on three different days. Mr. Dickinson— l also have) examined this ques tion as to tbe reading of bills, aud have collected some authorities on the subject, though 1 have not got them here now. But I think we shall he obliged, in compliance with the Constitution, to read these bills at length. The provision found in Section 15, of Article 4 [cjuolcs l..st two clauses of section], soys that on its final passage it shall bo read at length. There areone or two Supreme-Courts — 1 think the Supreme Court of Nebraska and the Supreme Court of Minnesota—have interpreted a similar clauae in their Constitutions, aud they bold there that tbe reason why the language is used that on the final passage of bills they shall be read at length is to make it compulsory upon the legislative body" to do it, and take away from them the power which is conferred upon them by the first part of the sec tion, where they may dispense with the Urst and second reading bp a two-third vote. The object ot tbe latter clause is to remove the power from tbe legislative body. They may dispense with the first two readings, butthcy shall not dispense with reading at length on its final |>assage. The Constitution of Alabama contains a clause exactly like this, an i in a case in 2S Alabama that clause is inter preted as directory. But our Constitution contains a clause tbat makes it mandatory and pro hibitory A similar provision exists, 1 think in eight or nine State> Constitutions. Except for that clause in the Constitution which provides that it is mandatory antl prohibitory, I should agree with the gentlemen who first stated their views, that it was merely directory and that the legisla'jve body might overlook it or ignore it and dispense with it ; but I am satisfied that under that provisieui of the Constitution and in view of tbe decisions which have been rendered on this clause — almost the exact lan guage— I am satisfied that we shall be compelled, if we Comply with the Constitution, and I believe we all desire and intend to do that, to read these bills three times, except we by a two-third vote dispense with the reading the first and second times. But we canuot at any time diupeuse with the reading of the bill on its final passage. Mr. Davis- I regard this as a very important mat ter and one in which every Senator is individually interested. If a bill be introduced here and take the course suggested by the Senator who first spoke and it should be decided hereafter that the gentle man who last spoke is correct, such bill fails to be eon if a law. If I intro ; ucc a bill here and have it passed, I want it passed so as to become a law. 1 have Mot examined the matter particularly, because it seemed to me that it would need no examination. As 1 read it and as I understand the English lan iruage, it seems perfectly plain that bills must be read three times, on three different days. If we can dispense with two readings it will be a great ad vantage to all ef us; but when a hill is passed 1 want to know that It is to become a law. After some discussion it was decided to allow the billa introduced to be read by title and ordered printed, with the understanding that they should hate their precedence of introduction, but not con sidered as having been read the first time. By Mr. Johnson- An Act to provide for the pur chase of a Governor's mansion. [Provides for pur chasing Governor Stanford's house for a Governor's mansion, and appropriating $40,000 therefor. All to be under direction of Governor Perkins.] By Mr. Johnson— An Act to prevent the accumu lation of large landed estates. [Provides that no person shall devise more than 320 acres o{ land, and the balance shall be divided according to the statutes of descents and distributions.] By Mr. Em>s — An Act to provide for trials upon information. (Provides for speedy and immediate trials after preliminary examinations before the committing magistrates, and provides for the same proceedings as are had upon trials upon indictments. Makes it the duty of the District Attorney to file in formation.] The folleiwing resolution was adopted : liemhfi. That a committee of live Senators be a- pointeel by the President, whose duty it shall be to draft rules for the government of this body. The Lieitenant-Governor ap]Kiitited as such committee Senato- Sears, Johnson, Watson, Dickin son anil Sutterwbitc. Mr. Watson offered the following, which was adapted : Jletvleed, That a committee of three be appointed to ascertain the amount ilue tbe temporary officers. The Liei'tesant -iJeAKKNOR appointed" Senati is Watson, \\\>t and Pardee. On motion of Mr. DlCKixsoli, at :t::)0 tbe Senate adjourned until to-inomra :it 11 o'clock a. .*. .4 SS KM I! 1.1. s.uitAMKNTo, January 6, 1880. The Assembly met pursuant to adjournment at 10 A. Ji., Speaker Cowdery in the chair. Roll called and quorum present. The Journal of yester day was read and approved. ilr. Habdy Mr. speaker, I move that the As- BCmbly now proceed to the further election of of. Beets, Adopted. BfSaJQES tlUt TKM. Mi-. [\-\ Mr. Bpeaker, I desire that at some time, and occasionally threiugh ithe session f tliix Legis lature, tba mountains shall shake hands with the sea at the Speaker's chair, and to that end it affords me grt^at pllaamu to psaos in nomination forSpeakcr pro tcm. tlie Hun. T'ioinas Fraser, of El Dorado, a gentleman whose experience eminently qualities him for the position. Mr. Corcoran — Mr. P)>eaker, this position is a very resiionsible oue, requiring a man of experience and learning, and I take great pleasure in naming J. J. HoCartj, i f S:m Francisco. Mr. SIKNcKK— Mr. Speaker, I take pleasure- in nominating for tins position the Hon. A. P. Mr- Carty, of Lake. He is n gentleman well qualified for tbe position. The roll being railed, J. J. McCaithy received 22 votes, A. P. McCarty 14, T. Kraser 40. Mr. Fra>er was declared elected ami duly sworn in. CIIIEK CLERK. Mr. Youk— Mr. Sneaker, I am glad and happy to place in nomination F. C. Gunn, of Santa Clara. I nave known him for some time, and have cam paigned with him, mid know him to be all that can b'j desired by this Assembly. Mr. Swektlaxd— Mr. Speaker, I rise to jilaiw> in nomination a gentleman well known, of whoso quali fications there can be no doubt. He ac'etl as Secre tary of the Constitutional Conventk'ii. 1 name K. F. Smith. Mr. McCartt, of Lake — Mr. Speak r, it affords me great pleasure to second the nomination of Mr. Mnitb. He is a gentleman whom 1 have known in timately for some time. He is well qualified in every respect, having been tested at the desk. He will be able by bis ability to faci'itatc ItgUlatiou. The roll being calied, Mr. Gunn received 41 votes and Mr. Smith :iei, and the former was declared to be elected Chief Clerk, and was then sworn in. ASSISTANT CLERKS. Mr. Merry -Mr. Speaker, I have the honor of placingiunominatii.n v gentleman well known to nios*. of you ; a gentleman representing the interior p.- ess of the State, who, I can vouch, is tul'y com |)etent to discharge the res|M>nsililo duties e»f this position, anil who will do credit to himself and to this Assembly. I name John G. Uowell, of the Ku-sian River Flay. Mr. Cobcoran— Mr. Speaker, I nominate Mr. Many Ord for this position. The roll being called, Mr. Ord received 37 votes and Mr. Howell 41, and the latter was declared elected and was duly sworn in. Mr. Brinkk- Mi. Speaker, I have the pleasure of pln-ing in nomination for ot»e of the Assistant Cleiks Mr. J. M. Wnght, of Sacramento. He srrved at the desk as Assistant Clerk during the Bcssions of the Constitutional Convention. He is a line reader, and if elected to this position he will be able to give the Chief Clerk a resi once in a while. • Mr. McCarthy of San Franeisco — Mr. S(ieaker, I place in nomination for Assistaut Clef k a gentleman from San Francisco, who is comj>eteut in every* sense to flll the jiosition. He is an able young mau and worthy of your supjiort. I name J. J. Galvin. Mr. McCarty of Lake— Mr. Speaker, I rise to place in nomination a gentleman who is in every re spect qualified for the |iosition. He is a fine reader, having served at the desk a* Reading Clerk. The reill having been called, Wright received 42, Galvin HI. Caiperiter IS. Mr. Wright was declared elected, and int then sworn in. BKROKANT-AT-ARUS. Mr. YotNi. — Mr. Speaker, I desire to place in nomination for this position a gentleman who is holiest «iJ capable, and who possesses all the quali- Bcationa necessary to give entire satisfaction I name R. W. Parker. Mr. spencer Mr. S|>enkcr, I place in nomination James Farrelly, the present incumbent. He hss* been tried and has no', been found wanting. If we wish a faithful officer now is the time to get one. The roll having been called, .Mr. Farrelly received : 35 votes and Mr. Parker 43, and tbe latter was de clared elected, and was sworu in. i OTHER OfTICF.r.S. Mr. Ciiambkrlu!!— Mr. Speaker, 1 rise for' the pnrpoas of placing in nomination for Assistant Sur geant-ai-Arms a gentleman in every way qualified Jor the position- A. M. Jewell, of Placer. He comes well recoin mi-mled, and I indorse biin most heartily as being we,rthy in every respect. Mr. QtfßT— Mr. Speaker, I nominate E. H. Jewell, of San Francisco, a gentleman thoroughly qualified for the position. The roll was called and Mr. Jewell received 37 rotes ar.d Mr. Jcwett 40, aud the latter ass declared e'lee:td and sworn in. Mr. Watson- Mr. Speaker, I nominate for the po sit on of Minute Clerk, V. S. Pauly, of ban Diego. Mr. Stoi»dar»— Mr. Spe-aker, I rise to place in lwminatii ii 11 r. R F. Carr, of Humbo'dt. The reill being called Mr. Carr received IB votes and Mr. Pauly 41, and the. laUcrwasdedared elected ana sworn in. Mr. LSACB— Mr. SpeaVer, I de&iro to p!acc in iiniiiination for the position of Journal Cleric Theo dore Gray, of golano county. I will not occuur the time of the Home in patsing any eulogy upon him simply saying tbat he is in every *ay qualifled for; the position. „t , ■ -.^ r , r '' Mr. Dtr. Vali«— Mr. Speaker, I place lis nom:na ti«c for thit poaitioa Jahu P. Pool, tate gccrvtwy of DAILY RECOBB-rMO!* BEXIEB. YOIXMS hi AIi.WUEIi IIS. t i Mipremc Curt. 1 know hiiu to be a competent man for the positidti. The roll Wtoff caliel Mr. Pool received 38 »ote« and Mr. Gray 41, and the latter taa declared elected and sworn in. Mr. Grkts Mr. Speaker, I desire to place in mminitinn for th« nlflce of Enrolling Clerk W. K. Read. I have merely to say that he is a man of Bterling integrity. He is aduabled I'nion soldier, a p".t scribe -a rartful, puins taking i-erib* - and in every way qualified for the position. Mr. Braikuart— Mr. Speaker, I rise to place in nomination A. I ' Boran, who is well qualified for the position. He hag been a County Judge for several Tears, elected by the independent voters. There are many present in this Assembly who have been elected by the independent voters. Those gentlemen who for this time desire to cast t.f their i arty Bhackles will do no better than to support Mr. Koran. The roll being called, II r. Bonn received :''". votes and Mr. Reed 41, and the latter was declared elected and Bvtnrn in. Mr. .-umiKs .Mr. 6|«aker, I place in nomina tion for the position of Engrossing Clerk T. H. MeCarty, a gentleman well qualified for the position. Mr. Me Aium of San Francisco— Mr. Speaker, I place in norai ation Win. Li wan. The roll having been calle ', M*. I.yinau received 3.1 votes and Mr. MeCarty 41, and the latter was de clared elected, and sworn in. Mr. fox— Mr. Speaker, I desire to place in nom ination for the office of Potlmasur D. H. Rabd, ol Al -nil .i.i. Mr. Sriufcm— Mr. Speaker, I desire to trst the gallantry ami the sympatnijs of this Assembly. 1 have been luld that the party lines of tome of the parties ure very tightly drawn. I have the honor to place in nomination for this position '.he name of a lady, Mrs. M A. Hotelling. Mr. S»Kni*»ND-Mr. I rise to indorse the last nomination. I have known the lady for some years, and she is worthy and deserving of your support. Mr. Tylkk— Mr. Speaker, 1 uo not want to be captious, I'ut I would tu-k how this lady i»|goiug to be Postmaster. [Laughter.l The roll having been called, Mr. Rand received 37 and Mrs. Ho'elling 40, and the latter was declared elected. She was escorted to the debk by Judge A. P. MeCarty, and sworn in. Mr. Mat offered the following : Jltnvlreil, That the Clerk be instructed to an nounce to the SeDate that the Assembly has com pleted its urbanization by the election of the follow ing officers: Speaker, J. F. Cowdery ; Speaker pro tern., Thomas Fruser ; Chief Clerk, F. C. Gunu ; Assistant Clerks, John G. Howell and J. M. Wright; Sergeant-at-Anns, R. \V. Parker ; Assistant Ser geantat-Arms. A. M. Jewett ; Minute Clerk, KN. Paulv; Journal Clerk, Theo. Gray ; Enrolling Clerk, W. E. Reed ; Engrossing Clerk, T. H. McCarthy ; l'ootniastcr, -Vrs. llntelling; and awaits the pleasure of the Senate in leipslative business. Adopt«<l. Mr. Tylkk offered the following joint resolution : lieinUed by the Assembly, the Senate concurring, That both houses meet in joint session on Wednes day, January 7, 18S0, at 12 o'clock, noon, in the As sembly Chamber, for the purpose of opening, can vassing and publishing the vote of the election Int Governor and Lieutenant Governor, held on the 3d day of Scptemljer, 187 ft. BmUvi l.v the Assembly, the Senate concurring. That a joint committee ol s x, three from the As sembly and three from the Senate, be ap|)ointed to wait upon the Governor and lieutenant-Qovernnr elect, to ascertain at what time they will be ready for inauguration. Adoptid Feriatim. Mr. Tylkr offered the following : Reunited, That there be added to the standing committees of thin Hou.se a Committee on Mining Debris, and the lands and interests affected thereby, to consist of seven memterd. Referred to the Committee on Rules and Regula tions. . Mr. Mkrrv offered the following : . Ketelved by the 'Assembly, the Senate concur ring. That a joint committee of six — three from the Assembly and three from the Senate— be appointed to wait upon the Governor and inform him that the Letrielature is now orj,-aiiize<l and prepared to re ceive any communication h« may be pleased to niakeit. i , \ -:;.; ... ■ ... > ■ ; .; .. Adopted. , . . •...-... Mr. Yoi-so offered the following : Itesolved, That the Speaker of the Home he au thorized to appoint one Day Watchman at a salary of four dollars per ditin, and ' one Night Watchman at a salary of five dollars per diem, one Paper-folder at three dollars per diem, to be paid out of tbe Con tingent Fund of the Assßemblr. Ueferred to Committee on Contingent Expenses. Mr. KiiAMtR offered tbe following : Remixed, That a eommjtto'e of three be appointed by tbe Speaker to ascertain and report the amount due as mileage and per diem to the officers and at taches Of tbe last Legislature for services rendered iv the organization of the present house. • Adopted. ■• ' Mr. McCaluok offered th« following : ■ Wiirreah, It appears that tbe people of Ireland are seriously threatened with the horroi s f.-mine ; and, whereas, the destitution and suffering that art now prevailing, and that arc likily to increase, are in a great measure due to the system of land tenure which prevails m that unfortunate country; there fore, ■ ■-•■•■• -Qjirmhtd by the Senate and Assembly, That the Legislature of California views with most earnest and heartfelt sympathy the efforts now being made by the patriotic Irishmen to ameloriate the condi tion of their beloved country, and extends to the .Irish people its sincere wish fur the success of their endeavors to obtain for themselves and their pos terity the inestimable boon of equal laws and self government. '.' Jtetoltal, That we cordially sympathize with the people of Ireland in their present alarming condi tion from tlireatcitiiti; famiie aud in their efforts to obUin relief from the "|ij>ressive lai>dlord system. On motion of Jlr. Tyler', it »as referred to the Committee on Federal Kclutions. Mr. Uraimia t offered the following : HutntlVit. That there be added to the standing ct'tinuitteiftof the Houm aCommittee on Chinese, to wUom shall be referred all matters of legid^tion relative to ChlneM. Referred to Committee on Rules. Also the following : lietoloed, That there be added to the standing committees of the House a committee of seven on Labor aud Capital, to whom (hall be referred all matters of Iru'islation relative to the interests of labor and capital. Same reference. Sir. Yorso offered the follow : lUmlmi, That the .int-at-Arms i» hereby authorized to oint a clerk at the same per diem as allowed to the anistaitt clerks at the desk, pay able out cf the Contingent 1 timl of the Assembiv. Referred to the Committee on Contingent V.x --p ns<e. ■ k Mr May offered the fcllowin^; /.■'.-'/(■(■(/.That the Committee oil Attaches and Employes be instructed to report to this House the name of a suitable person for Assistant Journal Clerk. ' ' '■• ■ ••>-' • ! . ■ ■ ' Ktierred to the Committee QB Attaches. Mr. Mkkrv i.ffured the follooing : Heni'lvfd. That a stand. ne ("iiiniittee of nine, the ■me to be known as the Committee an County Governments and Municipal Cur|>*irations, he ap pointed by tuc Speaker. Etab rred to Committee on Rules. Mr. Frisk offered the following : JintlnJ, That 11. Farrel be and he is hereby :ip pointed Postofflca P:igc, at the name perdkmai allowed "tlicr pcßet, to he paid out of the contin gent furi'l of the Assembly. ft< ft 1 1 1 li tff fVnnfnfttffl tii Contingent Kxpenscg. Mr. Brai'Mlakt offered the followii fj H- toited t Tbat the of Slate ii lirrcbv in- Mjuetad to |ircividc er.ch member of the Assembly with a copy of tin; Codes of Califoriiia. Advpte<l. Mr. Fo\— Mr. Spe.iker, I ;u*k leave to introduce a bill out of order. It rehtM to such a matter as would jutify the Assembly in treating it as a mat ter of ur^eiicv. All I u^k Itio ha\c it introduced so that it luav be printed. An AcJ to rc|«eal an Act entitled an Act to author ize the city ami county of San Francisco to provide and maintain public water wurku for said cii v :in>i county, and to condemn and purchase private prop erty for that purpose. Referred to the San Francisco deification. Mr. Ivu;k asked leave to inlioducc a bill out of order, entitled "An Act entitled an Act to make the Code of Civil Procedure and the P<nal Code of California the nile if ■etion in the Courts, as at present organized." Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. HoCAUßW fffered t he following: H'filml, Tliat the Secretary of State be requuted to furnish each member of the Assembly with a copy of the Constitution of California. Adopted. Mr. Fux--Mr. Speaker, I jrive notice that I will on to-morrow introduce a bill for the repeal o( an Act entitled "An Act e«tal>lighinv water iat< in tbe city and county c( San Frincis<»>, approved ll arch 1, 1876;" and an Act supplementary thereto and ameni atory theri of, approved April 3,1876. Also, notice of a bill to >mend the Political Code on the subject of licenses, by adding a new scetion thereto. Also, notice of a bill repealing Chapter 4, Title 1, Part 2d, the Political Code, and a'l law* creating judicial district* in this State. Also, notice of a bill repeal ing an Act entitled an Act to authorize the city and county of San Francisco to maintain public water works for such city and county, and to condemn and purchase private property fur that pur|>oee. - Mr. l)i: mmi.t introduced a bill, hv consent, en titled an Act for the protection of labor, ru on public works. Referred to the Comm ttee on Judiciary. Also, an Act amending section 433 ef the Penal Code, in rciation to the issuance of licenses to aliens. I Referred t.i the Committee on Judiciary. Also, ab II to amend section 3,059 of the Political Code, in the issuauce f>f licenses to aliens. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. . .i ; t .": 6■ I H • ( >IIIT DOES Till f..jmi>.<.i<.'. «r v.\ • ' Mr. Tylj-.r called fur tbe reading. of his bill in re lation to making the' provisions rt the Code applfca ble to the Courta is at present constituted. . Mr. Ivlkr ■ -Thin in a matter of the utnrst im portance. There is a great diffrrenco of opinion as Iq whether the Courts of th« diSerent counties can proceed to business ondcr the law as it now stands. There is nn provision fur any seals for the- different Courts. It is true that ill Han Francisco thiy have ordered seals to be made, anil to that extent it can lie altered. I ask that the rules be »u.-ptiKkd an-1 the bill read a second time. ' - Mr. Our.- Mr. Speaker, there i» a provision in the now .Constitution tli»t makes it Madhigap this Assembly that a bill shall be r<.ad i:pon three . several days hefora it can be placed upon its fiii.il .--.. and I object to the bill. ■ Mr. Fox— Ami tbe n:w Constitution provides for just such cases as this. Section 15, Article 4, says a bill may he put on tv passage, in case of urgency, by a two-tbird vote. - ,-. .. ' •.. Mr Tiut-1 mean that the rules be suspendtd, and I call for the avei and noen. <>n motion of Mr. JlcLntojii, tUe Aaumbly took a recess until 2 o'clock. 1 AFTKKXOON SESSION, Mr. TTUB made tbe followinjr motion in writing : . iietolrid, that t c passage if the I. ill is a matter of urgency, anil that the ml. s of the House Le tvs |iendcd, Km bill read ustciul time to-day, NUto come t.» its final passage to-uiorrow. > foszf r - Mr. liAV -Mr. Spi.ikcr, it Is a nmfortnne of mipe, perliaps. in reference to thin particular matter that I am ik'i.oraiit of the taw, and baing ignorant of the law, lam timid v.Uli reference to this bill. To my mind tl.u sci;pe of it is unparalleled, . i <1 I want Ito sea it \n print and read it carefully, ami I do not be lieve that any mauVial Interests will be impaired by Sljnwinir th" lilll t,. <■ W» Mi'<» ; ilivj '"" l'» »a««» — ICOXTUCDKB OK L4JTT PAO*.)