GOVERNOR'S COMPENSATION.
On motion of Mr. CAUTHORN, the order of business was suspended for the consideration of messsages from the Senate.
The bill [S. 124] an act defining what shall be the salary of the Governor, and making provision for the payment of the same. [$8,000 a year for services and house rent, to be drawn quarterly] was taken up and considered on the first reading.
On motion of Mr. BRANHAM (the restrictions being suspended for the purpose) the bill was finally passed the House of Representatives, without amendment--yeas 85, nays 1.
The bill [S. 38] in reference to the sale of certain real estate, to provide a residence for the Governor, and to make an allowance in lieu thereof, was taken up and read the first time.
Mr. CAUTHORN moved that the rule be suspended and the bill put upon its passage.
The motion was agreed to; and then the bill was read the second and third times by title, and finally passed the House of Representatives without amendment--yeas, 85; nays, 0.
On motion of Mr. CAUTHORN the bills of the House numbered 164 and 165, relative to the compensation of the Governor, which were ordered to be engrossed this morning, were taken up and laid on the table.
The SPEAKER laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of State transmitting a price list of stationery being furnished to members.
