Mr. Hascall, from the committee on the judiciary, reported a bill to provide for the maintenance and protection of the poor within the limits of the city of Detroit.
The bill was read the first time.
In pursuance of notice, Mr. Hascall asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill to abolish imprisonment for debt.
Messrs. Hascall, Britain and Stockton, were appointed the committee to prepare the said bill.
On motion of Mr. Martin, the following bills were read the second time by their titles, and referred to a committee of the whole:
A bill to establish a district court in certain counties, and to define its powers and duties.
A bill to provide for establishing seats of justice.
A bill concerning the action of right.
A bill to provide for the election of a county assessor, and for other purposes.
A bill to incorporate the village of St. Joseph.
A bill relative to the county of Shiawasse.
On motion of Mr. Bacon,
The Council proceeded to the consideration of executive business; and, having attended to the same,
The Council adjourned.
The president presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of the county of Wayne, praying for the passage of a law to incorporate the "Detroit Co-operative Association." Referred to the committee on incorporations.
Mr. Martin presented a petition from Samuel Reed, praying that his son William Reed, a minor, may be authorized to convey certain land. Referred to the committee on the judiciary.
On motion of Mr. Martin, the Council proceeded to the consideration of the resolution by him yesterday submitted as follows:
Resolved, That the committee on territorial affairs inquire into the expediency of memorializing the President and Senate of the United States, praying the ratification of the treaty concluded at Chicago, in September last, between the United States and the Chippewa, Ottaw and Pottowatamie tribes of Indians.
And the said resolution, being considered, was adopted.
On motion of Mr. Doty, the Council again proceeded to the consideration of the following resolutions:
Resolved, That a select committee be appointed to inquire whether the lands and property of the Indians inhabiting the Territory of Michigan, have not been taken from them without their consent; and whether they have not been invaded or disturbed in their property, rights and liberty, otherwise than in lawful wars, authorized by Congress, in violation of the third article of the ordinance of 1787.
