On motion of Mr. Renwick,
Resolved, That the committee on the judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of repealing that part of the twenty- fifth section of the act for the punishment of crimes, which provides that the convict shall be given up to the mercy of the party to whom satisfaction is to be made, that he may dispose of him by transfer or sale for such length of time as the court may determine.
Adjourned.
Mr. Doty presented a memorial from sundry citizens of the Territory of Micnigan, praying for the incorporation of an insurance company, with banking privileges, to be located in the city of Detroit. Referred to the committee on incorporations.
Mr. Durocher presented a communication from the auditor of the Territory, transmitting an account, for allowance, of incidental expenses incurred by him since the last session of the Council, for postage, printing, blank licenses, and stationery, and praying for an increase of his salary. Referred to the committee on claims.
On motion of Mr. Britain,
Resolved, That the committee on internal improvement be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing more effectually for laying out and establishing county roads.
On motion of Mr. Britain,
Resolved, That the judiciary committee be instructed to inquire into the expediency of repealing "an act to amend an act entitled an act to establish circuit courts in certain counties, and to define their powers and duties," approved April 23, 1833.
Mr. Britain laid the following resolution on the table:
Resolved, That the committee on the judiciary inquire into the expediency of causing, by law, commissioners of highways to be liable to a penalty for neglecting to perform their official duties.
On motion of Mr. Bacon, the petition of the inhabitants of Port Lawrence, praying a division of that township, was withdrawn from the files of the last Council, and referred to the committee on territorial affairs.
Mr. Moran laid the following resolution on the table:
Resolved, That a select committee be instructed to inquire whether there are any persons now employed in any station of honor and trust in any of the departments of the general government, who were engaged with the enemy against the United States in the late war on this frontier, and if any persons so employed participated with the savages in the plunder and barbarities committed upon the persons and property of our citizens, that said committee report the facts of every such case for the information of the President of the United States.
Mr. Hascall, from the select committee appointed to prepare a
