RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. HILLIGASS offered a resolution for the reference of his bill [S. 16] amend Sections 1,781 and 1,782 of the code of 1881 to a Sub-Committee of three, with the Senator from Morgan (Mr. Foulke) as Chairman.
Mr. VAN VORHIS thought that this was instituting a bad practice.
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR regarded this proceeding as out of order till the bill comes up for the second reading. (Being advised the bill had been read the second time and was laid on the table, he said): Then there ought to be a motion to take it from the table
Mr. SPANN offered a resolution allowing Captain Owen $40 for services rendered the Doorkeeper of the Senate.
On motion by Mr. BROWN It was referred to a Select Committee of Three.
Mr. FOULKE offered a resolution authorizing a Special Committee to report on allowance to William B. Schlater, the late Secretary of the Senate, for making an index to the Senate journal.
It was adopted.
