OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
On motion by Mr. FOSTER, the bill [S. 325], a compilation and revision of the existing laws concerning officers and offices, prepared by the Board of Revsion and the Joint Committee upon Revision of the Law, was taken up it having been heretofore read twice by title only.
Mr. VAN VORHIS thought this bill should not be proceeded with so slim a Senate--it s too important a measure. There are a number of other bills from the House that can be taken up.
Mr. KRAMER thought prncipals and sureties should have the benefit of a stay on execution. He moved to so amend Section 10 by striking out the last few words.
Mr. GARRIGUS favored the amendment.
The amendment was agreed to.
Mr. FOSTER moved to amend Section 13 by requiring two or more freehold sureties on official bonds.
Mr. CHAPMAN thought this bill provides sufficiently for sureties on bonds. He opposed the amendment, not seeing any reason to multiply number when it does not follow that it multiplies security.
The amendment was rejected.
When the Clerk reached Section 59--
Mr. CHAPMAN thought the reading of the bill should be suspended, that members may have an opportunity to examine the printed copy.
Mr. VIEHE said the bill has just been distributed, and he thought the suggestion a good one.
