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And whereas, It is the sense of this House, that the re-
striction thus imposed was proper, and should be adhered to-
by this House.
Therefore ordered, That the Committee on Claims be re-
quired to report forthwith to this House, the names of the
officers and employees of the last House, or any other person
or persons, who have been paid for aiding in the organiza-
tion of the present House; the duty they performed respec-
tively, and the aggregate amount of compensation received
by each.
Ordered, That no officer or employee of the last House
shall hereafter be paid any compensation, except by order of
this House.
And be it further ordered, That the present officers and
employees of this House, be paid from and after the date of
their appointments respectively.
Which was adopted.
Mr. Donaldson submitted the following order:
Ordered, That the use of this House be granted to the
Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance to hold a public
Temperance meeting, on the evening of Thursday, January
27th, 1876, unless at such time it be needed for the service
of this House.
Which was read, and,
On motion of Mr. Stewart,
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
Mr. Koons submitted the following order.
WHEREAS, By the Constitution of the United States the
right to the elective franchise is guaranteed to every citizen,
irrespective of race or previous condition of servitude, and
Whereas, The Constitution of this State contravenes that
provision of the National Constitution, therefore,
Ordered, That the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed
to report an Amendment to the Constitution of this State, so
as to make it conform to the National Constitution in that
particular.
Which was read.
The question recurring upon the adoption of the order.
Mr. Fenton, moved that it be referred to the Committee
on Colored Population.
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Naill the order was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary,
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