Mr. Cooper, Clerk of the House, being admitted, informed the Senate that the House had concurred in the Senate joint resolution entitled, "Joint resolution concerning the expenses of publication of Minutes of the Legislative Council," And returned the same to the Senate. Mr. Ferguson, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. McWhorter, obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled, "An act to revise and renew Friendship Church Cemetery, of Appoquinimink Hundred," Which, on motion of Mr. Ferguson, was read. John P. Saulsbury, Esq., Secretary of State, being admitted, presented the certificate of the approval of the bond of William Herbert, State Treasurer, Which, on motion of Mr. Martin, was read. On motion of Mr. McWhorter, the Senate bill entitled, "An act to incorporate the Tenth and Franklin Streets Sewer Company, of Wilmington, Delaware," Was taken up for consideration, and, on his further motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the Senate. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the Senate?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Bacon, Crossan, Dorman, Ferguson, Lewis, Martin, McWhorter, and Mr. Speaker-8. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, and the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed the Senate. Ordered to the House for concurrence. Mr. Lewis offered a joint resolution entitled, "Joint resolution concerning the Public Printing," Which, on his motion, was read. Mr. Ferguson moved that the resolution be adopted, Upon which motion the yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Crossan, Dorman, Ferguson, Lewis, and Mr. Speaker-5. Nays-Messrs. Bacon, Cooper, Martin, and McWhorter-4. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the joint resolution, having received the required majority, was Ordered to the House for concurrence. On motion, the Senate adjourned. Adopted. WEDNESDAY, January 26th, 1887-11 o'clock, A. M. Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Chaplain. Roll called-Members present-Messrs. Bacon, Cooper, Crossan, Ferguson, Lewis, Martin, McWhorter, and Mr. Speaker. Journal read and approved. On motion of,Mr. Martin, Mr. Dorman was excused from attendance on to-day's session. Mr. Cooper, Clerk of the House, being admitted, presented for the signature of the Speaker of the Senate the following duly and correctly enrolled House joint resolutions and bill, the same having been signed by the Speaker of the House, viz: "Joint resolution convening the two houses of the General Assembly in joint session for the purpose of attending the inauguration of the Governor elect;" "Joint resolution appointing a committee to arrange for the inauguration of the Governor elect;" "Joint resolution appointing Janitor;" "Joint resolution appointing State Treasurer;" "Joint resolution appointing Auditor of Accounts;" "An act to incorporate the Rebman Library Association, of the City of Wilmington, Delaware." Mr. Cooper, Clerk of the House, being admitted, informed the Senate that the House had concurred in the Senate joint resolution entitled, "Joint resolution appointing a Joint Committee on Divorce," With an amendment, and asked the concurrence of the Senate in the amendment. On motion of Mr. McWhorter, the House amendment to the Senate joint resolution entitled, "Joint resolution appointing a Joint Committee on Divorce," Was read, as follows: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, January 25th, 1887. Amend the resolution by adding the following: "And the chairman of said joint committee is hereby authorized to administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before them." Mr. Ferguson, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. McWhorter, obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled, "An act to punish false pretenses in obtaining certificates of registration of cattle, and other animals, and to punish giving false pedigrees," Which, on motion of Mr. Ferguson, was read. Mr. Crossan, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as duly and correctly enrolled the following Senate joint resolutions, viz: "Joint resolution in relation to that part of the Governor's inaugural address which refers to the one hundredth anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution;" "Joint resolution concerning the State Auditor's Report;" "Joint resolution relative to the distribution of the Minutes of Council;" "Joint resolution in relation to adjournment;" "Joint resolution convening the two houses to open and publish the returns of the vote for Governor;" "Joint resolution in relation to refitting the Governor's Office and State House Parlor;" "Joint resolution concerning publication of the Minutes of the Legislative Council;" "Joint resolution in relation to refurnishing the State House Parlor and Governor's Office;" "Joint resolution appointing a joint committee to examine the State Treasurer's Report;" "Joint resolution appointing a joint committee to draft rules for the government of intercourse between the two houses;" "Joint resolution relative to adjournment;" "Joint resolution appointing special committee to whom to refer the Governor's message;' "Joint resolution informing the Governor of the organization of the two houses." Also, the Senate bill entitled, "An act to incorporate the Citizens' Hose Company, No. 1, of Smyrna, Delaware,' And presented the same to the Speaker for his signature. Mr. Cooper, Clerk of the House, being admitted, informed the Senate that the House had indefinitely postponed the Senate joint resolution entitled, "Joint resolution concerning Public Printing," And returned the same to the Senate. |