amend sections 4372 and 4373, chapter 88 of the Revised Statutes, entitled 'Of the census,' changing the time of beginning the taking of the census, and the preparing and furnishing of the blanks for the same," which was read first time and 50 copies ordered printed.

Senator Jacobs introduced Senate bill No. 9, entitled "An act to repeal section 4193 of chapter 79 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, entitled 'Of banking-illegal currency,'" which was read first time and 50 copies ordered printed.

Senator Ryors introduced Senate bill No. 10, entitled "An act to amend section 802, chapter 21, article 2 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, relating to private corporations-railroad companies," which was read first time and 50 copies ordered printed.

Senator Halliburton introduced Senate bill No. 11, entitled "An act to amend section 4193 of chapter 79 Of banking and illegal currency," which was read first time and 50 copies ordered printed.

Senator Parcher introduced Senate bill No. 12, entitled "An act to amend section 7417 of chapter 159 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri of 1879, entitled 'Of swine running at large,'" which was read first time and 50 copies ordered printed.

Senator Yancey introduced Senate bill No. 13, entitled "An act to prohibit the granting of wine and beer house license, and to repeal certain sections in chapter 98 of the Revised Statutes," which was read first time and 50 copies ordered printed.

Senator Edwards moved that the Committee on Rules of the Senate be instructed to confer with like committe of the House in revising the rules; which was agreed to.

On motion of Senator Jacobs, at 10 o'clock and 5 minutes, the Senate went into executive session.

At 11 o'clock regular session was resumed.

Hon. Waller Young, Senator elect from the 2d Senatorial District, appeared at the bar of the Senate, presented his certificate of election, which was read by the Secretary, and the same appearing to be in conformity with law, he was sworn in by the President and took his seat as a Senator.

On motion of Senator Farris, the Senate at 11 o'clock and 5 minutes, went into executive session.

At 12 o'clock м, regular session was resumed.

Senator Yancey introduced the following resolution, which was read and adopted:

WHEREAS, The 3.d General Assembly of Missouri appropriated the

sum of nine thousand dollars for the purpose of making a topographical survey of the sunk and overflowed lands in certain counties in Southeast Missouri; and,

WHEREAS, No report of such survey has been made as by law required, nor have the maps and other papers required by law been filed in the office of the Register of Lands as by law required; and,

WHEREAS, The engineer in charge of such survey having drawn out of the Treasury Department the sum of $8,198.34, for which no satisfactory account has been given or rendered; therefore, be it

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to investigate the question as to what duties have been performed by the engineer in charge of said survey, and as to what use the sum of money so drawn out of the Treasury has been applied; and, with power to administer oaths and to send for persons and papers.

Senator Britts moved that when the Senate adjourn it adjourn to meet at 9 o'clock Monday morning.

Senator Jacobs moved to amend that the Senate meet at 9:30 o'clock; which amendment was agreed to.

Senator Downing moved that the President appoint of the Senate a committee of three to act with a like committee of the House of Rep resentatives to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of Governor elect Marmaduke next Monday; which was agreed to. The President appointed as said committee Senators Downing, Gideon and Saltonstall.

On motion of Senator Edwards, the Senate adjourned.

FIFTH DAY-MONDAY, January 12, 1885.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

The President in the chair.

A quorum present.

Prayer by the Chaplain.

The journal of Saturday was read and approved.

Senator Vancleve presented a remonstrance from citizens of Schuyler county against the submitting of a prohibitory amendment to

the Constitution; which was referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

Senator Britts presented remonstrances from citizens of Bates. and Cass counties against submission of a prohibitory amendment to the Constitution; which were referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

Senator Webster presented a remonstrance against submission of a prohibitory amendment to the Constitution; which was referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

Senator Wood presented a remonstrance from citizens of Marion county against submission of a prohibitory amendment to the Constitution; which was referred to the Committe on Constitutional Amendments.

Senator Parcher presented a remonstrance from citizens of Holt county against submission of a prohibitory amendment to the Constitu. tion; which was referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amend. ments.

Senator Edwards presented a remonstrance from citizens of Warren county against submission of a prohibitory amendment to the Constitution; which was referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

Senator Harmon presented a remonstrance from citizens of St. Louis against submission of a prohibitory amendment to the Constitution; which was referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

Senator Yancey presented a remonstrance from citizens of Oregon county against the submission of a prohibitory amendment to the Constitution; which was referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

Senator Vancleve presented a petition from coal miners of the State of Missouri in relation to the weight and measurement of coal; which was referred to the Committee on Mines and Mining.

Senator Jacobs presented a remonstrance from citizens of Livings ton county against the submission of a prohibitory amendment to the Constitution; which was referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

On motion of Senator Farris, leave of absence for Senator Oliver was continued until to-morrow.

On motion of Senator Hathaway, leave of absence was granted Senator O'Brien until Wednesday.

Senator Britts offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the Committee on Rules be instructed to report a

rule that all bills and resolutions printed for the Senate shall be printed in pamphlet form, and those for information shall so state by conspicuous headings; and all such bills and resolutions introduced in the Senate shall be printed and distributed in the order in which they are numbered, unless otherwise ordered by the Senate; which was read and adopted.

Senator Yancey offered the following Joint and Concurrent Resolu tion :

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring therein :

WHEREAS, death in its remorseless march has visited the family of Governor Crittenden, and his little daughter Carrie, on the 20th day of December, 18-2, passed over the river and now rests in the shade of the trees, amid the blooming flowers and tempered sunlight in the home prepared for little children; and,

WHEREAS, little Carrie having fallen asleep in the Executive Mansion; therefore, be it

Resolved: First-That the 33d General Assembly tender to Mrs. and Governor Crittenden its most sincere sympathy in the loss of their beloved little daughter.

Second-That the Commissioner of Public Grounds and Buildings be and he is hereby directed to deliver to Mrs. Crittenden such souvenirs and articles as were dear to the child before her death and in the room in which she died.

Third-The Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives are hereby directed to deliver a copy of these resolu tions to Mrs. and Governor Crittenden; which was read and adopted.

Senator Baldwin introduced Senate bill No. 14, entitled "An act to repeal sections 7087, 7088 and 7089, article 1, chapter 150, Revised Statutes, entitled Of schools,"" which was read first time and fifty copies ordered printed.

Senator Baldwin introduced Senate bill No. 15, entitled "An act to provide for the appointment of assistant prosecuting attorneys," which was read first time and fifty copies ordered printed.

Senator Young introduced Senate bill No. 16, entitled "An act relating to appeals by cities and towns," which was read first time and fifty copies ordered printed.

Senator Britts introduced Senate bill No. 17, entitled "An act to amend section 7150 of chapter 150, article 2 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, Of schools,"" which was read first time and fifty copies ordered printed.

Senator Britts introduced Senate bill No. 18, entitled "An act to

amend section 7132 of chapter 150, article 1 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, entitled 'Of schools,'" which was read first time and fifty copies ordered printed.

Senator Edwards introduced Senate bill No. 19, entitled "An act to amend section 2562, chapter 37, Revised Statutes of Missouri, entitled Of guardians and curators,"" which was read first time and fifty copies ordered printed.

Senator Britts introduced Senate bill No. 20, entitled "An act to prevent fraudulent divorce," which was read first time and fifty copies ordered printed.

Senator Webster introduced Senate bill No. 21, entitled "An act to amend section 2361 of chapter 32 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, entitled 'Of executions,"" which was read first time and fifty copies ordered printed.

Senator Webster introduced Senate bill No. 22, entitled "An act to amend section 3008 of chapter 44, article 7 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, relating to judgments and their incidents in justices courts," which was read first time and fifty copies ordered printed.

Senator Parcher introduced Senate bill No. 23, entitled "An act to amend sections 7413 and 7417 of chapter 159 of Revised Statutes of Missouri, 1879, entitled 'Of swine running at large,'" which was read first time and fifty copies ordered printed.

Senator Parcher introduced Senate bill No. 24, entitled "An act to repeal section 5652 and enact a new act in lieu thereof, and amend section 5653, all of chapter No. 104, Revised Statutes of Missouri, 1879, entitled 'Of fences and inclosures' " which was read first time and fifty copies ordered printed.

Senator McGinnis introduced Senate bill No. 25, entitled "An act to limit the taxing power of municipal corporations," which was read first time and fifty copies ordered printed.

Senator Halliburton presented a petition from citizens of Linn county, in relation to change in the school law in regard to text books; which was referred to the Committee on Public and Normal School Education.

Senate bill No. 5, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend section 1167 of chapter 23, article 4 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri of 1879,' approved March 16, 1881, entitled 'Courts of record,'" was taken up, read second time and referred to Committee on Judiciary.