CORPORATION DRAINAGE - CHAPMAN BILL.
The Speaker took up the special order, to-wit: the consideration of the Chapman drainage bill [S. 88] to authorize and encourage the construction of dykes and drains, by incorporated companies, with the majority and the minority reports thereon, recommending divers amendments on both sides.
After debate by Messrs. Hatch, Butterworth and Heller for the majority, and Mr. Gregory for the minority report, both reports were laid on the table.
Mr. Offutt moved, ineffectually, to lay the bill on the table for the present.
Mr. Gifford moved, ineffectually, to refer it to the Committee on Temperance.
On motion of Mr. Smith the constitutional rule was suspended for the final consideration of the bill.
Mr. Hatch then submitted an amendment, by inserting in section 23 to this effect: But they shall not have power to order the payment of more than one installment until the construction of the railroad shall have been commenced nor to order the payment of either enstallment, unless it is necessary to the success of the work.
On motion of Mr. Thayer it was laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Butterworth the bill was amended in section 13, line 4, by striking out one-third, and inserting in lieu "a majority"to petition for the drain.
Mr. Gregory submitted an amendment, that of the minority report, allowing of portions of dial-organized companies to reorganize, etc.
Mr. Hatch made an ineffectual motion to adjourn.
Mr. Anderson spoke in favor of the bill, and it finally passed the House of Representatives yeas 59, nays 21.
After sundry reports from the Committee on Claims, which were generally allowed as reported, excepting the reported allowance to Napoleon B. Taylor of $1,500, which was rejected - yeas 34, nays 44.
The House then adjourned till to-morrow morning at 8:30 o'clock
