Tama County Republican

The Legislature.

Tuesday, Feb. 23d

SENATE.

Bill to amend section 2, chapter 100, of the 12th General Assembly, was put on its final passage and lost. Yeas, 28; Nays, 12; Not voting, 14. A vote to reconsider was adopted, and the bill was postponed until March 2d.

A bill to regulate the crossing of railroads and to regulate the running of trains at such crossings, was passed. Yeas, 33, Nays, 0; Not voting, 17.

A bill to amend article 3, chapter 55, of the Revision of 1860, granting the right of way to railroad companies, was passed; Yeas, 34; Nays, 0; Not voting, 16.

A bill, regulating the appointment and duties of State Librarian, was passed; Yeas, 27, Nays 8, Not voting 14.

HOUSE.

A Bill to amend section 40, chapter 128, Laws of the 12th General Assembly in relation to Insurance Companies, was introduced by Mr. Green, read the first, second and third times and passed, under suspension of the rules. Yeas, 67; Nays, 0; Not voting 33.

A Bill to legalize the incorporation of the town of Toledo, was passed. Yeas, 54; Nays, 0; Not voting, 35.

A Bill to amend sections 1068, 1069 and 1070, of the Revision of 1860 was passed. Yeas, 52; Nays, 12; Not voting, 33.

A Bill to punish verbal slander and defamation was lost. Yeas, 33; Nays 35; Not voting 32. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Wednesday, Feb. 24.

SENATE.

Senator Fairall offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Whereas, By an act of the Seventh General Assembly, approved March 15th, 1858, the Treasurer of State was authorized to loan the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk the sum of fifteen thousand dollars out of the school fund for the term of ten years, with interest at ten per cent. per annum, payable annually, to be secured by mortgage; and, whereas, one J. C. Hughes received said money, and to secure its payment gave a note, purporting to be in behalf of said college, and signed by himself and others, as sureties, as also a mortgage; and whereas, neither the principal nor interest of said loan has been paid, and it is claimed that there are serious doubts as to the sufficiency of the security. Therefore, Resolved, By the Senate: that the Attorney General be and he is hereby instructed to, at as early a day as practicable, ascertain the condition of said loan and the security thereof; and to take such steps to secure and collect the same due the State as he deems for its best interest: and if possible to report to the Senate at this session the condition of such loan and security, and if he cannot at this session, to make report to the Governor of State, relative thereto.

Senator Campbell offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the Committee on Ways and Means be instructed to report to the Senate at the earliest day practicable, a bill for an act providing for the taxation of the property of railroad companies on the same basis that other property is now taxed. The time is rapidly passing away, and the people feel that the Legislature ought to take some steps in regard to this matter, and unless it is brought before the Senate at an early day it will not receive attention.

In response to resolutions of the Senate the Register of the Land Office reported that the fees of his office for the year 1868 and 1869 amounted to $586.

The Treasurer of State reported no fees for the two years.

The Secretary of State reported his fees for the two years at $2,188.62.

The Auditor of State reported his fees at $13,676 for the two years.

The Bill legalizing the incorporation of the town of Toledo, was passed. Yeas, 43; Nays, 0; Not voting, 7.

A Bill to amend section 822 of the Revision of 1860, in relation to bridges was passed. Yeas, 37; Nays, 4; Not voting, 9.

A Bill regulating the duties of Inn Keepers and fixing their liability in cases of loss of money or goods by guests, was lost. Yeas, 21; Nays, 22; Not voting, 7.

HOUSE.

The following resolution, introduced by Mr. Hooper, was adopted after striking out the words personal and real property: Resolved, That the Committee on Railroads be and are hereby instructed to report to the House on the first day of March, a bill for an act providing for the taxation of railroad companies.

A Bill authorizing counties to build bridges, was passed. Yeas, 64; Nays, 28; Not voting, 12.
Thursday, Feb. 25.

SENATE.

The following resolution, introduced by Senator Dysart, was adopted. Yeas 25; Nays, 20; Not voting, 4. Resolved, That the Committee on Railroads be instructed to report as soon as possible a bill to establish uniform and reasonable rates of tariff on freights for railroads in this State, and also for a uniform rate of passenger fare.

Senators Dorman, Tuttle and Patterson, pronounced eulogies upon the character and services of Senator R. B. Clark, deceased, and the following resolutions offered by Senator Dorman, were unanimously adopted by rising vote:

Resolved, That this Senate has learned with profound sorrow of the death of the Hon. Rufus B. Clark, the Senator elect from the forty-fourth Senatorial District of the State of Iowa.

Resolved, That the members of this Senate do hereby most cordially extend their sincere condolence and heartfelt sympathy to the widow and family of the deceased in the most afflicting bereavement.

Resolved, That these resolutions be printed in the Iowa State Register, and that the Secretary of the Senate be directed to forward a copy thereof to the widow of the deceased.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be communicated to the House of Representatives.

Resolved, As a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, Senator Clark, that the Senate do now adjourn.