On motion the accompanying communication of the Register of Public Lands was referred to the Committee on Internal Improvements.

The following special message from his Excellency the Governor was received and read:

Mr. Means moved that said message be referred to a select committee of five;

Which was agreed to and Messrs. Means, Coffee, Williams, Pooser and Holland, appointed said Committee.

Mr. Means moved that 80 copies of the Governor's special message be printed for the use of the House;

The House met pursuant to adjournment—a quorum present. The Rev. Mr. Blake officiated as Chaplain.

On motion of Mr. Cole, the reading of the journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

Mr. Canova moved that one hundred copies of the Governor's message with accompanying documents, submitted to the House on yesterday, be printed;

Which was lost.

On motion, the vote against the motion to print was reconsidered, and the motion taken up and adopted.

Mr. Canova moved that the petition and memorial in the case of Richard E. Fryer, a citizen of Duval county, together with the report of the Committee on Propositions and Grievances, to whom the subject was referred, be transmitted to the Senate for their consideration;

Which was adopted.

Mr. Canova offered the following resolution:

Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That his Excellency the Governor be, and he is hereby solicited to communicate the quantity of arms the State was possessed of at the time of its secession from the Federal Union, the quantity and kind obtained by purchase or otherwise since that time, together with their cost and the disposition made of the same;

Which was adopted.

Mr. Blount, from the Committee on the Judiciary, made the following report:

Which was read, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Also the following:

Was, on motion of Mr. Coffee, read the third time by its title and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Dansby, Haddock, Hawes, Howell, Holloman, Hull, Lee, McKinnon, Means, Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Seward, Vann, VanZant, Wall, Wells, Vogt, Yates, and Yon—40.

Nays—None.

So the bill passed—titled as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to change the name of New River county in this State to that of Bradford, in honor of the memory of the late Capt. Richard Bradford of this State, and for other purposes,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Dansby, Haddock, Hawes, Howell, Holloman, Hull, Lee, McKinnon, Means, Newburn, Parker, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Seward, Vann, VanZant, Wall, Wells, Vogt, Yates and Yon—39.

Nays—None.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to establish and permanently locate the County Site of Manatee county,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Dansby, Haddock, Hawes, Howell, Holloman, Hull, Lee, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Rossett, Scott, Seward, Vann, VanZant, Wall, Wells, Vogt, Yates and Yon—41.

Nays—None.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act approved February 10th, 1831, concerning the Public Health,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Canova, Carter, Collins, Dansby, Holloman, Lee, Newburn, Parker, Pooser, Richardson, Russell, Seward Wall and Yon—19.

Mr. Russell, from the Joint Select Committee of the House and Senate to fix upon the time when the General Assembly will go into the election of two Confederate Senators, made the following report:

Which was read and concurred in.

On motion of Mr. Means, a committee of three consisting of' Messrs. Means, Vann and Bellamy were appointed to wait upon the Senate and inform them of the concurrence of the House in said report.

The rules being waived, Mr. Means introduced a joint resolution concerning the powers delegated to the Confederate States by the several States;

Which was placed among the orders of the day.

The rules being waived, Mr. Holloman introduced the following resolution:

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That a committee of three be appointed by the Speaker, to report as early as practicable the amount of and kind of work it is necessary for the assistant Recording Secretary to perform, and report a resolution fixing a just compensation therefor;

Which was adopted, and Messrs. Holloman, Coffee and Canova appointed said Committee.

The rules being waived, Mr. Holland offered a joint resolution providing for a digest of the laws;

Which was read the first time, rule waived, read a second time by its title and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

The following message was received from the Senate, viz:

Which was lost.

The bill was then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

Senate bill to be entitled an act authorizing the county Commissioners of the several counties of this State to levy a specific tax for the relief of soldiers' families,

Was read the second time and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

A bill to be entitled an act for the benefit of defendants in suit,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Arendell; Bellamy Blount, Broxson, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Haddock, Hawes, Howell, Holloman, Hull, Lee, McKinnon, Mickler, Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Seward, VanZant, Wall, Wells, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—35

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Canova, Holland, Means and Vann—6.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to amend the attachment laws now in force in this State,

Was read the third time and put upou its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Broxson, Canova, Carter, Clyatt, Collins, Haddock, Hawes, Howell, Lee, MeKinnon, Means, Newburn, Parker, Pooser, Price, Robinson, Seward, Wall, Wells, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—26.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Holloman, Peterson and Vann—4.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to authorize the payment of certain claims, accruing against the State of Florida between the times of secession of said State and the formation of the Government of the Confederate States,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Dansby, Haddock, Hawes, Howell, Holloman, Lee, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Russell, Seward, Vann, VanZant, Wall, Wells and Yates—34.

FOR WARD—Senate 8. House—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Bellamy, Broxson, Hawes, Holland, Holloman, Hull, Lee, Mizell, Newburn, Peterson, Price, Russell, Scott and Vann—16. Total 24.

FOR MORTON—Senate 1. House—Messrs. Amos, Richardson and Wells—3. Total 4.

FOR OWENS—Senate 3. House—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. McCormick, Means, Pooser, Seward, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—9. Total 12.

FOR MAGBEE—Senate 7. House—Messrs. Broxson, Clyatt, Cole, Haddock, Howell, Hull, Lee, McKinnon, Mickler, Mizell , Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Price, Richardson, Seward, Wall, Wells, Williams Yates and Yon—22. Total 29.

FOR PERRY—Senate 1. House—Messrs. Amos, Canova, Carter, Coffee, Collins, Holland and VanZant—7. Total 8.

FOR PUTNAM—Senate 5. House—Messrs. Arendell, Campbell and Hawes—3. Total 8.

FOR DAWKINS—Senate 6. House—Messrs. Canova, Clyatt,. Coffee, Collins, McCormick, Means, Mickler, Pooser, Robinson, and Vogt—10. Total 16.

FOR MAXWELL—Senate 1. House—Messrs. Bellamy, Bloxham, Campbell, Carter, Cole, Haddock, Howell, Holloman, McKinnon, Oliver, Parker, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Vann, VanZant and Wells—17. Total 18.

BLANK—Senate 3. House—Mr. Bloxham—1. Total 4.

Neither of the candidates having received the requisite majority the President declared that there was no election.

The Joint Meeting then proceeded to a fourth ballot.

The vote was:

FOR WARD—Senate 8. House—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Bellamy, Broxson, Campbell, Hawes, Holland, Holloman, Hull, Lee, Mizell, Price, Russell, Scott, Stewart, Vann and Wall—17. Total 25.

FOR MORTON—Senate 3. House—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Richardson and Wall—4. Total 7.

FOR OWENS—Senate 1. House—Messrs. Dansby, McCormick, Means, Wells and Vogt—5. Total 6.

FOR MAGBEE—Senate 8. House—Messrs. Clyatt, Howell, Lee, McKinnon, Mickler, Mizell, Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Seward, Yates and Yon—16. Total 24.

FOR PERRY—Senate 5. House—Messrs. Amos, Canova, Carter, Coffee, Collins, Haddock, Holland, Peterson, Stewart, Williams and Yates—11. Total 16.

FOR PUTNAM—Senate 2. House—Messrs. Hawes and Means—2. Total 4.

Mr. Canova nominated M. D. Papy of Leon county.

Mr. Holloman nominated A. E. Maxwell of Escambia county.

The Joint Meeting then proceeded to the election.

The vote was:

FOR WARD—Senate 7. House—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Broxson, Campbell, Hawes, Holland, Holloman, Hull, Mizell, Peterson, Price, Stewart and Vann—13. Total 20.

FOR MORTON—Senate 1. House—Messrs. Amos, McKinnon, Means, Pooser, Russell and Wall—6. Total 7.

FOR PERRY—Senate 4. House—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Collins, Holland, Lee, McCormick, Parker, Price, Stewart, VanZant and Williams—11. Total 15.

FOR MAXWELL—Senate 2. House—Messrs. Arendell, Bloxham, Campbell, Carter, Dansby, Hawes, Howell, Holloman, Means, Robinson, Vann and Wells—11. Total 13.

FOR MAGBEE—Senate 4. House—Messrs. Broxson, Clyatt, Howell, Lee, McKinnon, Mickler, Mizell, Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Richardson, Seward, Wells, Yates and Yon—17. Total 21.

FOR PAPY—Senate 1. House—Messrs. Bloxham, Canova, Carter, Clyatt, Collins, Haddock, Mickler, Oliver, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, VanZant, Williams and Yates—14. Total 15.

BLANK—House—Messrs. Blount, Haddock and Vogt—3. Total 3.

Neither of the candidates having received the requisite number of votes, the President declared there was no election.

Mr. McKinnon nominated Mr. A. C. Blount of Escambia.

The Joint Meeting then proceeded to a second ballot.

The vote was:

FOR WARD—Senate 8. House—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Broxson, Hawes, Hull, Mizell, Peterson, Price, Stewart and Vann—10. Total 18.

FOR MORTON—Senate 1. House—Messrs. Arendell, Pooser and Wall—3. Total 4.

FOR PERRY—Senate 5. House—Messrs. Amos, Hawes, Holland, McCormick and Williams—5. Total 10.

FOR MAXWELL—Senate 2. House—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Campbell, Carter, Dansby, Haddock, Holloman, McCormick, Price and Robinson—9. Total 11.

FOR MAGBEE—Senate 5. House—Messrs. Broxson, Clyatt, Howell, Lee, McKinnon, Mickler, Newburn, Oliver, Parker Peterson, Seward, VanZant, Yates and Yon—14. Total 19.

FOR PAPY—Senate 4 House—Messrs. Bloxham, Canova Carter, Collins, Dansby, Haddock, Mickler, Oliver, Pooser, Richardson, Russell, VanZant and Williams—13. Total 17.

FOR BLOUNT—Senate 1. House—Messrs. Arendell, Bloxham, Campbell, Clyatt, Collins, Holland, Howell, Holloman, Lee, McKinnon, Newburn, Parker, Richardson, Russell, Seward, Stewart, Vann, Wells, Yates and Yon—20 Total 21.

BLANK—House—Messrs. Blount, Canova, Means, Robinson, Wall and Wells—6. Total 6.

Neither of the candidates having received the requisite majority, the President declared there was no election.

The President announced nominations still in order.

The Joint Meeting then proceeded to a third ballot.

The Vote was:

FOR WARD—Senate 7. House—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Broxson, Hawes, Hull, Mizell, Peterson, Price, Vann, Wall and Vogt—11. Total 18.

FOR MORTON—Senate 1. House—Messrs. Amos, Pooser, Wall and Williams—4. Total 5.

FOR PERRY—Senate 2. House—Messrs. Dansby, Holland, McCormick and Vogt—4. Total 6.

FOR MAXWELL—Senate 4. House—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Campbell, Carter, Dansby, Haddock, Holloman, McCormick, Robinson and Stewart— 9. Total 13.

FOR MAGBEE—Senate 7. Messrs. Broxson, Clyatt, Howell, Hull, Lee, McKinnon, Mickler, Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Price, Seward, Stewart, Yates and Yon—16. Total 23.

FOR PAPY—Senate 3. House—Messrs. Bloxham, Canova, Carter, Collins, Mickler, Oliver, Pooser, VanZant and Williams—9. Total 11.

FOR BLOUNT—Senate 2. House—Messrs. Arendell, Bloxham, Campbell, Clyatt, Collins, Haddock, Hawes, Holland, Howell, Holloman, Lee, McKinnon, Mizell, Newburn, Parker, Richardson, Seward, VanZant, Wells, Yates and Yon—21. Total 23.

BLANK—House—Messrs. Blount, Canova, Richardson, Rob Vann and Wells—6. Total 6.

Neither of the candidats having received the requisite number of votes, the President declared there was no election.

The President announced nominations still in order.

Mr. Simpkins nominated G W. Call of Nassau county.

The Joint Meeting then proceeded to a fourth ballot.

The vote was:

FOR WARD—Senate 7. House—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Haddock, Hawes, Holloman, Hull, McCormick, Mizell, Price, Stewart, Vann, Wall and Vogt—13. Total 20.

FOR MORTON—Senate 2. House—Messrs. Amos, Bloxham, Pooser, Wall and Williams—5. Total 7.

Which was placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Canova offered the following resolution:

Resolved by this House, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly proceed to joint ballot for a State Comptroller, on Tuesday, at 12 o'clock, M;

Which was adopted.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

Mr. Russell, from the Committee on Internal Improvements, made the following report:

Which was received and read, and the accompanying communication of the Register referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Mr. Blount, on the part of the House, from the Joint Committee of the Judiciary of the House and Senate, made the following report:

Which was read, and the amendments proposed by the Committee were adopted, and said bill placed among the orders of the day.

Also the following:

Which was read, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Mickler, from a Select Committee, made the following report:

Which was read, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Hawes, from the Select Committee to whom was referred the communication of Edward Houstoun on behalf of the Pensacola & Georgia, and Tallahassee Railroad Companies, made the following report:

Which was read and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

The Select Committee to whom was referred a Senate bill to be entitled an act providing for the salary and requiring additional duties to be performed by the Governor's Private Secretary, made the following majority report:

Said message was then signed by the clerk of the House of Representatives and transmitted to the Senate.

A resolution declaratory of the reserved rights of the State of Florida,

Was read the second time.

Mr. Holland moved that the same be laid upon the table;

Upon which the yeas and nays being called for by Messrs. Russell and Holland, the vote was :

Yeas—Messrs. Holland, Howell, Mizell and VanZant—4.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Collins, Dansby, Haddock, Hawes, Lee, McCormick, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Oliver, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Seward, Vann, Wall, Wells, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—35.

So said motion was lost.

Mr. Holland offered the following amendment to the above resolution:

Amend by adding, “Provided, however, any citizens or troops may go into the Confederate service without the permission of the Governor.”

The yeas and nays were called for by Messrs. Holland and Dansby, and the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Holland, Howell, Mizell, Parker, Peterson, Seward and Wall—7.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Blount, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Collins, Dansby, Haddock, Hawes, Lee, McCormick, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Oliver, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Vann, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—28.

So the amendment was lost.

On motion of Mr. Blount, the resolution was read again, and he offered the following amendment:

After “all” in first section, strike out and insert “powers not delegated to the Confederate States by the constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people thereof.”

Which amendment was adopted.

The resolution with amendment, upon motion, was referred to the Committee on Confederate Relations.

Senate resolution relative to going into the election of two Confederate States Senators was then taken up, yeas and nays were called for by Messrs. Love and Holland, and the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Dansby, Holland, Lee, McCormick, McKinnon, Mickler, Oliver, Parker, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Vann, Wall, Vogt, Williams and Yates—20.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bloxham, Collins Cole, Hawes, Howell, Means, Peterson, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Seward, Wells and Yon—16.

So the resolution was adopted.

Ordered that the same be certified to by the Senate.

A Committee from the Senate, consisting of Messrs. McCall, Rogers and Walker, waited upon the House, and conveyed to the House a substitute for the House resolutions, entitled joint resolutions providing for the purchase of winter clothing for soldiers in the field, and requested the adoption of the same by the House.

Said resolutions was placed among the orders of the day.

A committee consisting of Messrs. Williams, McKinnon and Haddock, upon motion informed the Senate that the House agreed in the Senate resolution relative to the election of C. S. Senators.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of the officers and clerks of the Land Office of the late United States,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

Senate bill to be entitled an act authorizing the County Commissioners of the several counties of this State to levy a specific tax for the relief of soldiers' families,

Was read, and House amendment thereto ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled in act to amend an act to change the mode of selecting Grand and Petit Jurors in this State, approved February 8th, 1861,

Was read a second time and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of R. B. Canova,

Was read a second time and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

On motion, the House took a recess until 3 o'clock, P. M.

The House resumed its session—a quorum present.

Senate substitute for the House joint resolution, providing for the purchase of winter clothing for the first Regiment of Florida Cavalry,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

A bill to change the time of holding the Courts in the Southern Circuit,

Was read the first time, rule waived, read a second time by its title and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Johnathan C. Stewart of Orange county,

Was read the first time, rule waived, read a second time by its title and referred to the Committee on Claims.

A committee from the Senate, consisting of Messrs. McCall, Chain and Simpkins waited upon the House and informed them that the Senate was now ready to go into the election of Confederate Senators in pursuance of the resolution adopted by both Houses this morning.

On motion of Mr. Holland, a committee of three, consisting of Messrs. Holland, Robinson and Campbell were appointed to wait upon the Senate and inform them that the House was now ready to go into the election of Confederate States Senators.

The Senate entered the hall of the House, and the President, by request of the Speaker, took the chair.

Nominations being announced in order—

Mr. McCall nominated Mr. George T. Ward of Leon county.

Mr. Chain nominated Mr. Jackson Morton of Santa Rosa county.

Mr. Rogers nominated Mr. J. B. Owens of Marion county,

Mr. Williams nominated Thos. Randall of Leon county.

Mr. Simpkins nominated Geo. W. Call of Nassau county.

Mr. Howell nominated Mr. James T. Magbee of Hillsborough county.

Mr. McKinnon nominated A. C. Blount of Escambia county.

The Joint Meeting then proceeded to the election.

The vote was:

FOR WARD—Senate 6. House—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Broxson, Hawes, Price, Scott, Stewart and Vann—8. Total 14.

FOR MORTON—Senate 6. House—Messrs. Amos, Carter, Means, Pooser, Vann and Vogt—6. Total 12.

Which was read and the House bills which had passed the Senate ordered to be enrolled.

The rules being waived, Mr. Means from the Committee on Confederate Relations made the following report:

Which was read and the resolution and amendments placed among the orders of the day.

On motion of Mr. Bloxham, all bills which had been passed over informally by the House, were taken up and placed among orders of the day.

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Clyatt, Coffee, Cole, Dansby, Holland, Holloman, McCormick, Means, Newburn, Oliver, Pooser, Price, Robinson, Russell, Scott and Vogt—20.

Nays—Messrs. Canova, Campbell, Collins, Haddock, Hawes, Howell, Hull, Lee, McKinnon, Mickler, Mizell, Parker, Peterson, Richardson, Seward, Stewart, Vann, VanZant, Wall, Wells, Yates and Yon—23.

So the bill was lost.

A bill to be entitled in act to amend an act approved Feb'y 10th, 1831, concerning the Public Health,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Canova, Carter, Clyatt, Collins, Dansby, Haddock, Holland, Howell, Lee, Mizell, Newburn, Parker, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Russell, Seward, Stewart, Wall and Yon—23.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Coffee, Cole, Hawes, Holloman, Hall, McCormick, Means, Mickler, Robinson, Scott, Vann, VanZant, Wells, Vogt and Yates—16.

So the bill passed, title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

The following message was received from the Senate:

Which was read and the House bills which had passed the Senate ordered to be enrolled, and the Senate bills placed among the orders of the day.

FOR BAKER—Senate 3. House—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Canova, Collins, Cole, Dansby, Haddock, Hull, Lee, Mizell, Newburn, Vann, VanZant, Wall, Wells, Williams and Yates—19. Total 22.

FOR MAGBEE—Senate 6. House—Messrs. Broxson, Clyatt, Howell, McKinnon, Means, Mizell, Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Seward, Yates and Yon—13. Total 19.

FOR MORTON—Senate 2. House—Messrs. Amos, Arendell and Holland—3. Total 5.

FOR CALL—Senate 6. House—Messrs. Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Collins, Haddock, Hawes, McCormick, Mickler, Richardson, Robinson, Stewart, Vogt and Yon—13. Total 19.

FOR WARD—Senate 5. House—Messrs. Bellamy, Broxson, Hawes, Holloman, Russell, Scott and Stewart—7. Total 12.

FOR PAPY—Senate 7. House—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Bloxham, Canova, Coffee, Cole, Holland, Hull, Mickler, Oliver, Peterson, Price, Richardson, Wall and Williams—14. Total 21.

FOR MAXWELL—Senate 5. House—Messrs. Arendell, Bellamy, Bloxham, Campbell, Carter, Dansby, Howell, Holloman, McCormick, McKinnon, Parker, Pooser, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Seward, Vann, Wells and Vogt—19. Total 24.

BLANK—Senate 3. House—Mr. Blount—1. Total 4.

The President declared that there was no election, neither of candidates having received the requisite number of votes.

On motion, the Joint Meeting then adjourned until to-morrow at 3 1/2 o'clock, P. M.

Mr. Means moved that Mr. A. H. McCormick be excused from further attendance in the Legislature during the present session;

Which was agreed to.

The following message was received from the Senate:

Which was read, and the House bills which had passed the Senate ordered to be enrolled, and the Senate bill, placed among the orders of the day.

A resolution concerning Treasury Notes and signing the same,

Was read the first time, the rule waived, read the second and third times by its title and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Amos, Bellamy, Blount, Broxson. Canova, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Collins, Cole, Dansby, Hawes, Holland, Holloman, Hull, Lee, McCormick, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Mizell, Newburn, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Wall, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—33.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Bloxham, Coffee, Haddock, Howell, Oliver, Parker, Scott, Seward, Vann and Vogt—12.

So the resolution passed—title as stated.

On motion of Mr. Holland, a committee consisting of Messrs. Holland, Haddock and Hill were appointed to convey the same to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Newspaper Publishers and other printers,

Was read the second time and the following amendment offered by Mr. Holland:

Mr. Holland moved to amend the bill by striking out all after the enacting clause and insert the following: That all laws and parts of laws which require any person, or persons in this State to attend any militia muster in this State, be and they are hereby repealed.

Which was lost.

On motion of Mr. Russell, the bill was then laid on the table.

On motion, the House adjourned until to-morrow morning, 10 o'clock.

On motion of Mr. Coffee, Mr. Arendell of Jefferson was added to the Committee on Finance and Public Accounts.

The rules being waived, the following bill was introduced without previous notice, viz:

By Mr. Canova:

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Frederick Lenders, constable of Duval county;

Which was placed among the orders of the day.

The following bills were introduced in pursuance of previous notice, viz:

By Mr. Holloman:

A bill to be entitled an act to extend the jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace in this State; also,

A bill to be entitled an act making uniform the rates of interest in this State.

Mr. Blount presented a memorial for M. P. de Riobo, a Justice of the Peace of Escambia county;

Which was read, and motion, referred to the Committee on Propositions and Grievances.

Mr. Vann offered the following resolution:

WHEREAS, It appears from the report of the Treasurer of this State, that the State of Florida is indebted to the Banks of Charleston, the People's Bank, the Bank of Newberry, and the Merchant's and Planter's Bank of Savannah; And whereas, It appears from said report that the Treasury Department of this State is under acceptances made by Institutions in another State to become due in a short time—

Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That the Treasurer be required to furnish to this House, as soon as practicable, the amount of the indebtedness of the State of Florida to each of the Banks above mentioned, and on what account the State is so indebted; also the amount of each acceptance, by what —Institutions of another State— such acceptance or acceptances were made; for what and when each will become due; also what amount of money he has received from the Secretary of the Confederate States under the Act of Congress, approved August 31, 1861, entitled —an act to reimburse the State of Florida,— and if he has received said money or any part thereof, whether he has applied it or any part thereof, in accordance with the recommendation of M. S. Perry , late Governor, made the 15th day of October, 1861.

Which was adopted.

Mr. Bloxham offered the following resolutions:

Resolved, That the Governor be requested to communicate to this House at his earliest convenience the number and descriptions of Troops now in the service of the State, from what county or counties they have been received, the length of time for which they have been mustered in, and where stationed, as well as the, names of the Companies and their commanding officers.

Resolved further, That he be also requested to communicate the number and names of the Aids on his Staff in pay, their rank and compensation, and the number of officers he has commissioned for special duty, with their rank and field of duty assigned.

Resolved further, That he be also requested to communicate what steps are being taken to muster the State Troops into the Confederate service.

Which were adopted.

Mr. Coffee offered the following resolution:

Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That the Committee on Elections inquire into the cause of the absence from this House of Theodore Bissell, and report to the House whether in their opinion such absence is owing to his disloyalty to the State or Confederate States, and if so, whether in the opinion of this House he should not be expelled from this body.

Which was adopted and said reference made.

Mr. Williams offered the following resolutions:

Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That our representatives now in the Confederate Congress be requested to use their best endeavors in behalf of the soldiers now or hereafter may be in the Confederate States service, and secure, to them an increase of their pay to at least fifteen dollars per month.

Be it further resolved, That the Governor be and he is hereby requested to forward a copy of these resolutions to each of our representatives.

Which were adopted.

Mr. Canova offered the following resolutions:

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That estimating at their highest value the services rendered by our commanding Generals, their officers and soldiers, to the cause of our country, this General Assembly, representing the people of this State, hereby tender them their thanks and express its confidence that in the future they will exhibit the same undaunted courage and devoted patriotism that have illustrated their conduct in the past.

Resolved further, That the people of Florida, acknowledging their obligations to the Government of the Confederate States, for their devotion to the mighty interests committed to their charge, cherish the confident belief that the industry, ability, capacity and patriotism it displayed in the past, will continue to distinguish their course in every vicissitude of the struggle in which we are engaged to maintain our rights and to preserve homes and altars from pollution and violence.

Mr. Williams offered the following as a substitute, which were accepted by the mover in lieu of the original, viz:

WHEREAS The People of Florida, in common with those of other States of the Confederacy, recognizing their dependence upon an overruling Providence for the success of their cause, and trusting in the continued blessing of the God of Battles upon their arms, realize a deep sense of their obligation to the Government of the Confederate States, our officers and soldiers, for the achievements which have already illustrated our national existence; AND WHEREAS, It is meet and becoming that this General Assembly, representing the people of Florida, should give expression, in all appropriate form to the sentiments by which they are animated:

Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That our thanks are due and are hereby tendered to the Government the Confederate States, for the energy, ability and patriotism displayed in administering the Government, during the whole progress of the war now waged in defence of our rights, our homes, and our liberties.

Resolved further, That we do hereby award to our Commanding Generals, and their officers and men, the meed of our praise and admiration for their courage, skill, endurance and patriotism, manifested on every battle field since the commencement of the war, and we do hereby express our entire confidence in them for the future, assuring them that a grateful people will ever retain a lively sense of their devotion to their country, and of their sacrifices for the cause which called them to the field.

Resolved further, That Florida feels a just sentiment of pride being represented in the Cabinet, and we deem it due to the occasion to declare our appreciation of the appointment by the President of the Hon. S. R. Mallory, as Secretary of the Navy, whose knowledge, experience, ability and patriotism the county may confide for the successful administration of the Department committed to his charge.

Resolved further, That the daring and brilliant achievement of our troops on Santa Rosa Island gives assurance of the spirit by which they are animated, and with which they will meet the invader should he attempt to land on our soil; and that whilst we shall ever hold in grateful remembrance the survivors of that expedition, we will cherish the memory of the fallen, whose courage and gallantry have endeared them to our country.

Which were read and placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Holland offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the General Assembly adjourn sine die on next Saturday, at 10 o'clock, P. M.

Which was adopted.

On motion, a committee consisting of Messrs. Holland, Russell and Hull were appointed to convey the same to the Senate.

Mr. Coffee, from the Committee on Finance and Public Accounts, made the following report;

Which was read and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Also the following:

Which was read and the amendments adopted, and said bill ordered to be placed among the orders of the day.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of R. B. Canova,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Broxson, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Dansby, Haddock, Hawes, Howell, Holloman, Lee, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Newburn, Oliver, Pooser, Richardson, Robinson, Scott, Seward, Vann, Wall, Wells, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—35.

Nays—None.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act making a penal offence for firing the woods, except during the months therein specified and prescribed the penalty therefor,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Dansby, Hawes, Holland, Howell, Lee, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Mizell, Newburn, Oliver,. Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Seward, Vann, Wells, Vogt, Yates and Yon—36.

Nay—Mr. Haddock—1.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of the citizens of Orange county,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Bellamy, Blount, Broxson, Canova, Clyatt, Cole, Haddock, Hawes, Holland, Howell, Hull, Lee, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Mizell, Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Pooser, Russell, Seward, Stewart, Vann, Wells, Yates and Yon—29.

Nays—Messrs. Arendell, Collins, Dansby, Robinson, Scott, Vogt and Williams—7.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to consolidate the offices of Sheriff and Tax Collector of Suwannee county,

Was read the first time, rule waived, read the second and third times by its title and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Cole, Dansby, Hawes, Holland, Howell, Hull, Lee, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Mizell, Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Pooser, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Seward, Vann, Wells, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—36.

Nays—None.

The bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to suspend the operation of so much of sections six and eleven of the general banking laws of this State, approved Jan'y 8, A. D. 1853, as refers to the sale of securities in the hands of the Comptroller,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of John H. Rhodes, constable for the second district of Leon county,

Was read the second time and referred to the Committee on Propositions and Grievances.

Joint Senate resolution providing for the purchase of winter clothing for the 1st Regiment Florida Cavalry,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Haddock, Hawes, Holland, Howell, Holloman, Lee, Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Price, Richardson, Seward, Vann, Wall, Williams, Yates and Yon—33.

Nays—Messrs. Dansby, Pooser, Robinson, Russell, Scott and Wells—6.

So the resolution passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to establish the Records of the county of Columbia, and for other purposes,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Haddock, Hawes, Howell, Hull, Lee, Mizell, Newburn, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Seward, Vann, Wall, Wells, Vogt, Yates and Yon—35.

Nays—None.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Frederic Leanders constable of Duval county,

Was read the first time, the rule waived, read a second time by its title and referred to the Committee on Propositions and Grievances.

A bill to be entitled an act to extend the jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace in this State,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled in act making uniform the rate of interest this State,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Sheriffs and other ministerial officers of the Court,

Was read the first time, rule waived, read a second time by its title and the following amendment offered by Mr. Holland:

SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That any citizen shall have the right to appeal from the decision of the Comptroller to a Circuit Court Judge at Chambers, or in Term time, and said Court after notice to the Comptroller and full hearing on the evidence shall give such decree as equity and justice demands, and the said Comptroller shall issue his warrant on said decree.

Which was adopted and the bill as amended ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of the officers and clerks of the Land Office of the late United States,

Was read the second time and ordered with amendments reported by the Committee to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to organize the County of Polk from the counties of Hillsborough and Brevard,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

The rules being waived, Mr. Williams introduced a resolution for the relief of certain citizens of Leon county;

Which was read the first time, the rule waived, read the second time by its title and the following amendment offered by Mr. Canova:

Wherever the words “Leon county” occur, insert the words “all the counties in this State;”

Which was adopted.

Mr. Holloman moved that the resolution be indefinitely postponed;

Upon which the yeas and nays being called for, the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Broxson, Campbell, Carter, Holloman, Lee, McKinnon, Scott and Vann—8.

Nays—Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Blount, Canova, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Dansby, Hawes, Holland, Howell, Mizell, Newburn, Oliver, Peterson, Pooser Robinson, Russell, Seward, Wall, Wells, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—26.

So the amendment was lost.

Said resolution was then, with the amendments, ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

On motion, the House took a recess until three o'clock, P. M.

Which was read and the accompanying bills placed among the orders of the day.

Senate bill to be entitled an act to fix the salary and require additional duties to be performed by the Governor's Private Secretary, and for other purposes,

Came upon its third reading.

On motion, the bill was passed over informally until to-morrow.

A committee from the Senate, consisting of Messrs. McCall, Finlayson, and Jones waited upon the House and informed them that the Senate was now ready to go into the election of Confederate Senators.

On motion of Mr. Holland, a committee of three, consisting of Messrs. Holland, Amos, and Yates were appointed to wait upon the Senate and inform them that the House was now ready to go into the election of Confederate States Senators.

The Senate entered the hall of the House, and the President, by request of the Speaker, took the chair.

The President declared the object of the Joint Meeting to be to elect two Confederate Senators.

Nominations being announced in order—

Mr. Lee nominated James M. Baker of Columbia county.

Mr. Chain nominated Mr. Jackson Morton of Santa Rosa county.

Mr. Simpkins nominated Geo. W. Call of Nassau county.

Mr. Howell nominated Mr. James T. Magbee of Hillsborough county.

Mr. McCall nominated Mr. George T. Ward of Leon county.

Mr. Finlayson nominated M. D. Papy of Leon county.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend the election laws of this State.

Mr. Holland introduced the following resolutions:

Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That as an evidence .of the confidence in and the appreciation of the high military and civil character of the Commanding General of the Military Department of Middle and East Florida, and as evincing the desire of this House to afford him all support within its power to aid him in the defence of the county, Brigadier General Trapier and his staff are cordially invited to visit the House of Representatives, and that the Speaker welcome the General to Florida.

Be it further resolved, That a Committee of three be appointed to wait on General Trapier, and inform him of these resolutions.

Which were adopted, and Messrs. Holland, Coffee and Robinson were appointed said Committee.

Mr. Blount introduced the following resolutions:

Resolved, That the joint resolution heretofore adopted by the Senate and House of Representatives to go into the election of two Senators to the Confederate Congress be rescinded.

Resolved, That the Senate concurring, this House will go into the election of one Senator to the Confederate Congress, at 30 minutes after three o'clock this day, and upon the election of such Senator the joint assembly shall then proceed to ballot for one other Senator to the said Confederate Congress.

Which were lost.

Mr. Blount, on the part of the House, from the Joint Committee of the Judiciary of the House and Senate, made the following report:

Which was read and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Also the following:

Which was read, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Also the following:

Which was read, and the amendments proposed by the Committee were adopted, and said bill placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Canova from the Committee on Claims made the following report:

Which was received and read and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Pooser from the Committee on Propositions and Grievances made the following report:

Which was read and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Also the following:

Which was read, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

The following message was received from the Senate, viz:

Which was read and the Senate resolution placed among the orders of the day.

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Dansby, Haddock, Hawes, Howell, Hull, Lee, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Scott, Vann, VanZant, Wall, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—39.

Nays—None.

So the bill passed as amended by the House—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to secure to claimants the value of improvements made on lands held under adverse possession in good faith,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Bellamy, Hawes, Parker and Stewart—4.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Dansby, Haddock, Holland, Howell, Holloman, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Mizell, Oliver, Peterson, Pooser, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Seward, Vann, Wells, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—35.

So the bill was lost.

A Committee from the Senate, consisting of Messrs. Baldwin, McCall and Jones waited upon the House, and returned to the House a House resolution, concerning Treasury Notes and the signing of the same, with a Senate substitute therefor, and requested the concurrence of the House in said substitute.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of R. Saunders, sheriff of Leon county,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Broxson, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Hawes, Holland, Howell, Hull, Mickler, Mizell, Oliver, Parker, Pooser, Price, Robinson, Russell, Seward, Vann, Wall, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—31.

Nays—None.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

On motion of Mr. Means, the rules being waived, the House resolution and Senate amendments thereto, concerning the Treasury Notes and the signing of the same, was taken up and Senate amendments concurred in.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

Yeas—Messrs. Holland, Hull, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Seward, VanZant, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—11.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Canova, Campbell, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Dansby, Haddock, Howell, Holloman, Lee, McKinnon, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Russell, Scott, Stewart, Vann and Wall—25.

So said amendment was lost.

Said bill was then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

The hour having arrived for the meeting of the House and Senate in Joint Meeting, in pursuance of a resolution adopted by both Houses, on motion of Mr. Canova, a committee consisting of Messrs. Canova, Bloxham and Campbell were appointed to wait upon the Senate and inform them that the House was now ready to go into the election of Confederate Senators.

After a short absence, said committee returned to the bar of the House and reported that they had ascertained from the Secretary of the Senate that that body had adjourned, and would not be in session until to-morrow morning, 10 o'clock, and were discharged.

On motion, the rule was waived, and Mr. Canova offered the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Under a joint resolution adopted by both Houses of the General Assembly, to proceed to a ballot daily, at three and a half o'clock, P. M, for the purpose of electing two Confederate States Senators: And whereas, The Senate, by its adjournment until to-morrow, 10 o'clock, A. M., have virtually rescinded said resolution; therefore—

Be it resolved, That this House will take no further initiative action touching the subject, but will await the action of the Senate in the premises.

Which was adopted.

Mr. Holloman, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, made the following report:

Which was read.

Mr. Scott, from the Committee on Egrossed Bills, made the following report:

Which was read, and the accompanying bills placed among the orders of the day.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Volunteers from this State,

Was read the second time, when Mr. Russell moved that the same be indefinitely postponed;

Which was lost.

Said bill was then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of R. C. Williams,

Was read and passed over informally.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Frederick Lenders, Constable of Duval county Florida,

Was read the second time.

Mr. Pooser moved that said bill be laid on the table;

Upon which motion the yeas and nays being called, the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Campbell, Dansby, Howell, Pooser, Russell, Vann, Wall and Wells—10.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Blount, Canova, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Holland, McKinnon, Mizell, Oliver, Price, Richardson, Scott, Seward, Williams, Yates and Yon—18.

So the motion was lost.

On motion said bill was then referred to the Committee on the Militia.

Senate resolution for the relief of Richard E. Frier,

Was read the first time, and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Dr. John P. Duval,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Blount, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Dansby, Howell, Holloman, Lee, McKinnon, Mizell, Parker, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Russell, Seward, Vann, Wall, Wells, Yates and Yon—26.

Nays—None.

The House met pursuant to adjournment—a quorum present.

The Rev. Mr. Blake officiated as Chaplain.

On motion of Mr. Bloxham, the reading of the journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Canova introduced a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of incorporation of the city of Jacksonville, approved Jan'y 13, 1859;

Which was placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Means presented the following memorial of Thomas Orman, of Franklin county:

Which was read and referred to the Committee on Elections.

Mr. Holloman from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, made the following report:

Which was read.

Mr. Blount, from the Committee on the Judiciary, made the following report:

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Blount, Broxson, Canova, Carter, Clyatt, Cole, Dansby, Haddock, Hawes, Holloman, Hull, McKinnon, Mizell, Peterson , Price, Richardson, Scott, Stewart, Yates and Yon—23.

Nays—Messrs. Bloxham, Campbell, Coffee, Collins, Holland, Howell, Oliver, Parker, Pooser, Robinson, Russell, Seward, Vann, Wells and Williams—15.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of P. and H. Peterman,

Was read the second time and referred to the Committee on Claims.

True rules being waived, Mr. Williams, from the Committee on the Militia, made the following report:

Which was read, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Senate bill to be entitled an act to repeal the eighth section of an act still further defining the duties of the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund, approved February 14th, 1861,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Broxson, Canova, Hawes and Price—6:

Nays—Messrs. Blount, Bloxham, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Dan by, Holland Howell, Holloman, Hull, McKinnon,, Mizell; Parker, Peterson, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Seward, Stewart, Vann, Wall, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—28.

So the bill was lost.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

The following message from his Excellency the Governor was received and read:

A bill to be entitled an act explanatory of an act to provide for the necessary supplies of the army, and to prevent monopolies and for other purposes;

Which was placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Haddock introduced a resolution in relation to the return of the second Regiment of Florida Volunteers from Virginia to this State;

Which were placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Bloxham, from the Committee on Corporations, made the following report:

Which was read, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Coffee, from the Committee on Finance and Public Accounts, made the following report:

Which was read and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Pooser, from the Committee on Propositions and Grievances, made the following report:

Which was read, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Scott, from the Committee on Engrossed Bills, made the following report:

Which was read, and the accompanying bills placed among the orders of the day.

On motion, Messrs. Pooser and Coffee were excused from attendance on the House during the morning, for the purpose of attending a Committee meeting.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Frederick Lenders, Constable of Duval county,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Canova, Haddock and Hawes—3.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Bellamy, Campbell, Clyatt, Collins, Dansby, Howell, Holloman, Lee, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Newburn, Peterson, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Scott, Seward, Stewart, Wall, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—26.

So the bill was lost.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of the Officers and Clerks of the Land Office of the late United States and others,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Bellamy, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Clyatt, Collins, Dansby, Hawes, Holland, Howell, Holloman, Lee McKinnon, Mickler, Newburn, Oliver, Peterson, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Seward, Stewart, Wall, Wells, Yates and Yon—29.

Nays—None.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

The rule being waived, Mr. Williams moved that 80 copies of the bill to be entitled an act to provide for the payment of the War Tax to be asssessed upon and collected from the citizens of this State, be printed for the use of the House;

Which was agreed to.

On motion, said bill was passed over until Monday.

A bill to be entitled an act to suspend the operations of an act entitled an act to provide for the payment of the Florida Volunteers and others, who have not been paid for services actually rendered the State of Florida in the last war with the Seminole Indians, approved Feb'y 8, 1861.

Was read a second time and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday.

Mr. Blount moved that 80 copies of said bill be printed for the use of the House;

Which was agreed to.

Resolution relative to procuring a residence for the Governor of the State of Florida,

Was read the second time, rule waived, read a third time by its title and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Canova, Holland, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Robinson, Williams and Yates—8.

Nays—Messrs. Amos, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Clyatt, Collins, Haddock, Hawes, Howell, Lee, Mizell, Oliver, Peterson, Price, Richardson, Scott, Seward, Stewart, Wall, Wells and Yon—22.

So the resolution was lost.

A bill to be entitled an act to reduce the pay of Surgeon General,

Was read the second time and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday.

A resolution requesting the Governor to commission a Surgeon General of this State at a proper salary,

Was read the second time and on motion indefinitely postponed.

A resolution relative to completing the Rail Road connection between the Pensacola & Georgia Railroad and the Savannah, Albany & Gulf Railroad,

Was read the second time, rule waived, read the third time by its title and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Amos, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Campbell, Clyatt, Collins, Hawes, Lee, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Newburn, Oliver, Price, Scott, Stewart, Wall and Wells—20.

Nays—Messrs. Canova, Howell, Peterson, Seward, Yates and Yon—6.

So the resolution was adopted.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

Mr. Robinson from the committee on Elections made the following report:

Which was read and on motion concurred in by the House.

Also the following:

Resolved, That Theodore Bissell, a member of this honorable body, a representative from the county of Dade, in this State, be and he is hereby expelled from his seat in this General Assembly.

Which was received and read, and the accompanying resolution adopted by the House expelling the said Theodore Bissell.

Senate bill to be entitled an act to regulate sale days for property levied upon by Constables by virtue of execution issued by the Judge of Probate ex-officio Justice of the Peace for Santa Rosa county,

Which was read the second time, the rule waived, read the third time by its title and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was;

Yeas—Messrs. Amos, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Clyatt, Collins, Haddock, Hawes, Holland, Howell, Mickler, Mizell, Peterson, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Scott, Seward, Wall, Williams, Yates and Yon—25.

Nays—Messrs. Stewart and Wells—2.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

Senate bill to amend the 5th section of an act to provide for the issue of Treasury notes, approved February 14th, 1861.

Was read the second time and ordered for a third reading on Monday.

Senate resolution for the relief of John A. Vaughan, Sheriff of Holmes county,

Was read the second time and ordered for a third reading on Monday.

Senate bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Banks of this State to transfer their assets and places of business,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Amos, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Clyatt, Collins, Haddock, Hawes, Holland, Howell, Means, Mickler, Peterson, Price, Richardson, Seward, Stewart, Wall, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—25.

Nays—None.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

On motion the rules were waived and Mr. Holland allowed to introduce the following resolution:

Resolved, That no member shall speak longer at any one time than five minutes on any subject, without leave of the House. Which was adopted.

Senate bill to be entitled an act defining what shall be considered solvent Bank Bills in the payment of public dues to this State,

Was read the second time, and ordered for a third reading on Monday.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Aaron W. DeCosta, Justice of the Peace of Duval county,

Was read the first time, rule waived, read the second time by its title and referred to the Committee on Claims.

A bill to be entitled an to amend the Election Laws of this State,

Was read the first time, rule waived, read the second time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections.

The following message from his Excellency the Governor was received and read:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to amend the charter of incorporation of the city of Jackconville approved Jan'y 13, 1859,

Was read the second time, rule waived, read the third by its title and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Amos, Bellamy, Blount, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Collins, Hawes, Holland, Howell, Lee, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Mizell, Oliver, Price, Richardson, Seward, Wall, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—24.

Nay—Mr. Clyatt—1.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

The rule being waived, on motion of Mr. Newburn, the House reconsidered the vote taken on a bill to be entitled an act in relation to Criminial Prosecutions.

The rule being waived, the following bill was introduced without previous notice, viz:

By Mr. McKinnon:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to change the time for holding the Circuit Courts for the Western Judicial Circuit;

Which was placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Newburn introduced, without previous notice, a resolution for the purchase of seals for the county of Bradford;

Which was placed among the orders of the day.

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Haddock, Holland, Howell, Lee, McKinnon, Means, Newburn, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Seward, Wall, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—29.

Nays—None.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

Resolution for the purchase of Seals for the county of Bradford,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

The following communication was received from the Attorney General, and read:

Mr. Scott, from the Committee on Egrossed Bills, made the following report:

Which was read and the accompanying bills and resolution placed among the orders of the day.

On motion, the House took a recess until five minutes after three o'clock, P. M.

The House resumed its session—a quorum present.

Joint resolution providing for a digest of the laws,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Blount, Canova, Campbell, Cole, Dansby, Holland, Lee, McKinnon, Mickler, Oliver, Pooser, Seward, Wall, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—18.

Nays—Messrs. Arendell, Bloxham, Broxson, Carter, Coffee, Collins, Howell, Parker, Russell, Scott, Stewart and Vann—12.

So the resolution passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

On motion, Messrs. Pooser and Coffee were excused from attendance on this House this afternoon, to attend a Committee meeting.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to organize the county of Polk from the counties of Hillsborough and Brevard,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Collins, Cole, Howell, Lee, McKinnon, Mickler, Mizell, Oliver, Parker; Price, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Seward, Stewart, Vann, VanZant, Wall, Walls, Yates and Yon—30.

Nays—None.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to reduce the pay of Surgeon General,

Came up on its third reading but on motion was placed back on its second reading, and the following amendment offered by Mr. Holland:

Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert, “That the Governor be and he is hereby authorized to appoint a Medical Director, who shall have the control of the medical staff and of all surgeons and assistant surgeons in the State service, and who shall receive the pay of a Captain of Cavalry.”

Upon the adoption of which the yeas and nays being called the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Canova, Haddock, Holland, Parker, Price, VanZant, Wall and Vogt—8.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Collins, Howell, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Seward, Vann, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—20.

So the amendment was lost.

The bill was then ordered for a third reading on to-morrow.

On motion of Mr. Scott the vote indefinitely postponing a resolution Requesting the Governor to commission a Surgeon General Of this State at a proper salary,

Was reconsidered and placed among the orders of the day.

A bill to be entitled an act to suspend the operations of an act entitled an act to provide for the payment of the Florida Volunteers and others who have not been paid for services actually rendered the State of Florida in the last war with the Seminole Indians, approved Feb'y 8, 1861,

Was read the second time, and the following amendment offerred by Mr. Holland to be numbered as an additional section:

SEC. 14. Be it further enacted, That said commissioners shall give public notice, so that all claims for said services may be presented to them for examination, and if found to be due, said commissioners shall certify the same, and the Comptroller shall issue his warrant on said certificate and the Treasurer—shall pay the same.

Which was adopted.

Mr. Holland moved that in the first and second lines of the third section, the words “the Governor be and he is hereby authorized and required to appoint” be stricken out, and insert “the General Assembly shall elect,” which was lost.

Mr. Williams then moved that the words in the second line of the third section of “two thousand” be stricken out, and “fifteen hundred” be inserted in lieu thereof;

Upon which motion the yeas and nays being called, the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Amos, Bloxham, Broxson, Campbell, Collins, Cole, Haddock, McKinnon, Oliver, Peterson, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Scott, Seward, Vann, Wall, Williams, Yates and Yon—20.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Blount, Canova, Carter, Clyatt, Howell, Lee, Means, Parker, Russell, Wells and Vogt—13.

So the amendment was adopted.

The bill was then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

On motion, the House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock.

The House met pursuant to adjournment—a quorum present.

The Rev. Mr. Blake, officiated as Chaplain.

On motion of Mr. Cole, the reading of the journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

Mr. Blount moved that the Hon. Mr. McKinnon, member from Walton, be excused from further attendance upon the duties of this House during its present session;

Which was adopted.

Mr. Pooser moved that the Hon. J. V. Dansby be excused from further attendance on this House during the remainder of the session;

Which was adopted.

Mr. Newburn introduced the following memorial:

Which was received and read, and on motion referred to the Committee on Propositions and Grievances.

Mr. Vann offered the following resolution:

Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That the Governor be and he is hereby respectfully required to inform this House whether or not any moneys belonging to the late United States were seized by the State of Florida, and if so, how much, and what disposition was made of the same.

Which was adopted.

Mr. Blount, from the Committee on the Judiciary, made the following report:

Which was read and the amendment proposed by the Committee adopted, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Canova, from the Committee on Claims, made the following report:

Which was read and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Also the following:

Which was read, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Parker, from a Select Committee, made the following report:

Which was read and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

A committee from the Senate, consisting of Messrs. Dawkins, Jones and Duncan, waited upon the House and informed them that the Senate had appointed a Committee of five as a Committee of Conference on the House bill to provide for a stay of executions, and also conveying a joint resolution concerning a certain act of the Confederate Congress therein named.

A committee from the Senate, consisting of Messrs. McCall, Abercrombie and Rogers, waited upon the House and informed them that the Senate had adopted a resolution to go into the election of Comptroller to-day, at 12 o'clock, M., and conveyed the same to the Hovse;

Which was received and placed among the orders the day.

So the amendment was lost.

Mr. Holland then moved that said bill be indefinitely postponed,

Upon which the yeas and nays being called, the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Bellamy, Campbell, Holland, Howell, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Pooser, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Seward, Vann, Wall, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—18.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Haddock, Hawes, Holloman, Hull, Lee, McKinnon, Means, Mickler, Newburn, Price, Scott, Stewart, VanZant and Vogt—25.

So the motion was lost.

The bill was then ordered for a third reading on to-morrow.

Senate joint resolution to go into the election of Confederate Senators to-day at 3 1/2 o'clock, P. M,

Which was adopted.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

The rules being waived, Mr. Canova from the Committee on Claims made the following report:

Which was received and read and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

A bill to be entitled an act relative to the Public Lands of the State of Florida,

Was read the second time and the following amendments offered by Mr. Blount:

Mr. Blount moves to amend by striking out of the 4th line of the 6th section, the words “middle circuit of Florida,” and inserting the words “circuit in which the lands in controversy are situated;”

Strike out the word “middle” from the 7th line of same section;

Strike out the words “Leon circuit court,” and insert the “circuit of the county within which said land may be situated,” in the 11th line of same section;

Insert the word “said” between the word “the” and the word “circuit” in the 13th line of the same section; and strike out from the same line of the same section the words “in and for Leon county;”

Amend 7th section by striking out of the 3d line the words “for Leon county” and insert the word “said” between the word “the” and the words “circuit court;”

Add to said 7th section the words “provided a copy of said writ shall be served upon the Register within thirty days before the first day of said term of court, and said writ may be directed to the Sheriff of Leon county;”

Which were adopted.

Mr. Scott, from the Committee on Engrossed Bills, made the following report:

Which was read and the accompanying bills and resolution placed among the orders of the day.

A committee from the Senate, consisting of Messrs. Chain, Starke and Walker waited upon the House and informed them that the Senate was ready to go into the election of Comptroller.

On motion of Mr. Holland, a Committee from the House consisting of Messrs. Holland, Pooser and Robinson were appointed to wait upon the Senate, and inform them that the House was ready to go into the election of Comptroller.

The Senate entered the hall of the House, and the President by request of the Speaker took the chair, and announced the object of the Joint Meeting to be to elect a Comptroller.

Nominations being announced in order,

Mr. Brokaw nominated Walter Gwynn of Leon county;

Mr. Newburn nominated A. J. Peeler of Leon county;

Mr. Dawkins nominated Mr. Pooser of Jackson county;

Mr. Bowers nominated E. L. T. Blake of Leon county.

The Joint Meeting then proceeded to the election.

The vote was:

FOR BLAKE—Senate 9. House—Messrs. Campbell, Coffee, McKinnon, Means, Scott and Yon—7. Total 16.

On motion, the further consideration of the bill was postponed until to-morrow.

On motion, Mr. Stewart was excused from attendance on the House to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Circuit Courts of this State to change the names of persons residing therein,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Hawes, Holland, Howell, Hull, Lee, McKinnon, Mickler, Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Russell, Seward, Vann, VanZant, Wall, Wells, Vogt, Williams and Yon—35.

Nays—Messrs. Haddock, Stwart and Yates—3.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

The following message was received from the Senate, viz:

Which was read, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

The following message was received from his Excellency the Governor, and read:

Mr. Russell moved that the same be laid on the table;

Upon which the yeas and nays being called, the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Howell, Russell and Seward—3.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Bellamy, Broxson, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Holland, Hull, Means, Mickler, Oliver, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Scott, Vann, Wall, Williams, Yates and Yon—26.

Mr. Vann introduced a joint resolution to go into the election of Confederate Senators this evening, at 3 1/2 o'clock, P. M.

Which was adopted, and on motion, a committee consisting of Messrs. Coffee, Blount and Holloman, were appointed to convey said resolution to the Senate and request their concurrence.

The rules being waived, the following bill was introduced without previous notice:

By Mr. Russell:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to extend the time for collecting taxes in this State;

Which was placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Blount, from the Committee on the Judiciary, made the following report:

Which was read and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Also the following:

Which was read and the amendments adopted, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Holloman, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, made the following report:

Which was read.

Mr. Holland offered the following resolution:

Resolution for the purchase of Seals for the county of Bradford,

Was read the second time, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

Joint resolution providing for the lease and rent of an Executive Mansion for the Governor of this State,

Was read the second time and on motion indefinitely postponed.

Resolution requesting the Governor to commission a Surgeon General of this State at a proper salary,

Was read the second time and on motion referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

A bill to be entitled an act concerning distributions,

Was read the second time and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

Senate bill to be entitled an act to reduce the pay of Surgeon General,

Was read the third time, and on motion placed back on its second reading, and the further consideration of the same postponed until to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the payment of the War Tax to be assessed upon and collected from the citizens of this State,

Was read the second time and a substitute offered for the same, by Mr. Holland;

Upon the adoption of which, the yeas and nays being called, the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Bloxham, Broxson, Carter, Clyatt, Collins, Cole, Hawes, Holland, Howell, Hull, Lee, McKinnon, Newburn, Oliver, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Seward, Wall, Vogt, Yates and Yon—26.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Bloun, Campbell, Scott and Vann —4.

So the substitute was adopted and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of E. E. Blackburn, late Marshal of the late United States, and his assistants,

Was read the second time, and on motion referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

A committee from the Senate consisting of Messrs. Rogers, McCall and McQueen waited upon the House and informed them that the Senate had refused to concur in the House resolution to go into the election of Confederate Senators to-day at three and a half o'clock, P. M.

The following was received from the Senate:

The House resumed its session—a quorum present.

The following message from his Excellency the Governor was received and read:

Joint Senate resolution concerning the repeal of a certain act of the Provisional Congress,

Was read the first time, and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

The following message was received from the Senate:

Which was read.

Also the following:

Which was read, and bills placed among the orders of the day.

The House refused to concur in the Senate amendments to House bill to be entitled an act to change the time for holding the Circuits Courts for the Western Judicial Circuit in the counties of Walton and Holmes.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

On motion, Messrs. Williams, Means, Holland, Blount and Price were appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a similar committee appointed by the Senate, on refusal of the Senate to concur in House amendments to the bill entitled an act to fix the salary and require additional duties to be performed by the Governor's private Secretary, and for other purposes.

Senate resolution in relation to the completion of the Pensacola and Georgia railroad company in its connection with the Savannah, Albany and Gulf Railroad,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act to repeal an act entitled an act to provide for the necessary supplies for the army in the State of Fl rida, to prevent monopolies, and for other purposes, and to provide for the punishment of extortion,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

Senate resolution for the relief Lewis Laird and others,

Was read the first tittle and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

Senate bill to be entitled an act for the relief Joseph F. Prevatt,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

Senate bill to be entitled an act to amend the 5th section of an act to provide for the issue of Treasury Notes, approved February 14, 1861,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Haddock, Holloman, Lee, McKinnon, Newburn, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Scott, Vann, Wells, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—29.

Nays—Messrs. Howell, Parker, Russell, Seward and Yates —5.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to authorize the suspension of specie payments,

Was read the first time, rule waived, read the second time by its title.

Mr. Russell moved, that eighty copies of said bill be printed, for the use of the House;

Which motion was lost.

The bill was then ordered for a third reading to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to extend the time for collecting the Taxes of this State,

Was read the first time, rule waived, read the second and third times by its title and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Canova, Clyatt, Collins, Cole, Haddock, Howell, Holloman, Lee, McKinnon, Newburn, Parker, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Russell, Seward, Vann, VanZant, Wells, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—30.

Nays—Messrs. Campbell, Carter and Scott—3.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the payment of the Florida Volunteers,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act to authorize the issue of patents for lands in Florida, the sales of which were not regularly reported,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of A. J. Braddock, sheriff of Nassau county,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

Mr. Bloxham presented a memorial from L. S. Duval of Levon County,

Which was received and read and on motion referred to the Committee on Propositions and Grievances.

On motion, the House adjourned until to-morrow morning, 10 o'clock.

The House met pursuant to adjournment—a quorum present.

On motion of Mr. Cole, the reading of the journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

The rule being waived, Mr. Bloxham introduced without previous notice a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the holders of Treasury Notes to exchange the same for the bonds of this State;

Which was received and placed among the orders of the day.

The rules being waived, Mr. Holland introduced without previous notice a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Governor of this State to establish an Arsenal of Constrcction and a Military Academy at the Arsenal at Chattahoochee; Which was received and placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Holland introduced the following resolutions, viz:

Joint resolution recommending Hon. William Wallace McCall for a Captaincy in the regular army; also

Joint Resolution in relation to the payment of Volunteers;

Which were received and placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Holloman, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, made the following report:

Which was received and read.

Mr. Blount, from the Committee on the Judiciary, made the following report:

Which was read and the accompanying resolution placed among the orders of the day.

Also the following:

Which was read, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Pooser, from the Committee on Propositions and Grievances, made the following report:

Which was read and the amendments offered by the Committee adopted, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

A bill to be entitled an act relative to the public lands of the State of Florida,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Campbell, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Cole, Haddock, Hawes, Howell, Lee, Means, Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Seward, Wall, Wells, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—33.

Nays—None.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the payment of the War Tax to be assessed upon and collected from the citizens of this State,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Campbell, Cole, Hawes, Holland, Howell, Holloman, Hull, Lee, Newburn, Parker, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Robinson, Russell, Seward, VanZant, Wall, Wells, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—26.

Nays—Messrs. Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Clyatt, Coffee, Collins, Haddock, Oliver and Richardson—9.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

On motion Messrs. Russell, Campbell and Robinson, were appointed a committee to convey the same to the Senate.

Senate resolution in behalf of sundry citizens of Key West,

Was read the second time and ordered for a third reading on to-morrow.

Senate bill to amend and consolidate the several acts of this State in relation to Patrols,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on to-morrow.

Senate resolution concerning the repeal of a certain act of the Provisional Congress,

Was read the second time and ordered for a third reading on to-morrow.

A committee from the Senate consisting of Messrs. Dawkins, Broome and Davidson, waited upon the House and conveyed to them the House bill entitled an act to provide for the Stay of Executions in this State, and informed the House that the Senate had receded from its amendments and had agreed to the amendments reported by the Committee of Conference of the two Houses.

The House then concurred in said amendments proposed by the Committee of Conference, and the bill was ordered to be enrolled.

On motion of Mr. Holloman a bill to be entitled an act in relation to Criminal Prosecutions,

Was taken up and read a third time and put upon its passage upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Coffee, Cole, Holland, Holloman, Oliver, Pooser, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Vogt and Williams—16.

Nays—Messrs. Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Clyatt, Collins, Haddock, Hawes, Howell, Hull, Lee, Mizell, Newburn, Parker, Peterson, Price, Richardson, Seward, Wall, Wells, Yates and Yon—21.

So the bill was lost.

The rules being waived, Mr. Williams from the Committee on the Militia made the following report:

Which was read and the resolution placed among the orders of the day.

A special message from the Governor on military affairs, was received and read.

On motion of Mr. Holland, a committee consisting of Messrs. Holland, Peterson and Hawes, were appointed to act with a similar committee to be appointed by the Senate to take the matters in said message referred to into consideration, and report by bill or otherwise.

A bill to be entitled an act to suspend the operations of an act entitled in act to provide for the payment of the Florida Volunteers and others who have not been paid for services actually rendered the State of Florida in the last war with the Seminole Indians, approved February 8th, 1861,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Campbell, Coffee, Cole, Means, Oliver, Pooser, Price, Robinson, Scott, Vogt, Williams and Yates—13.

Nays—Messrs. Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Broxson, Canova, Clyatt, Collins, Holloman, Lee, Newburn, Parker, Richardson, Russell, Seward, Wall, Wells and Yon—17.

So the bill was lost.

The following message from his Excellency the Governor was received and read:

The House resumed its session—a quorum present.

Senate resolution for the relief of Lewis Laird and others,

Was read the second time and ordered for a third reading on to-morrow.

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the payment of Florida Volunteers,

Was read the first time, rule waived, read the second and third times by its title and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Haddock, Howell, Hull, Lee, Mizell, Parker, Peterson, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Scott, Seward, VanZant, Wall, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—26.

Nays—None.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

The rule being waived, Mr. Blount from a Select Joint Committee of Conference on the part of the House, made the following minority report:

Which was read.

A bill to be entitled an act explanatory of an act to provide for the necessary supplies for the army in the State of Florida, to prevent monopolies and for other purposes,

Was read the first time, rule waived, read a second and third times by its title and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Haddock, Holland, Howell, Hull, Lee, Mizell, Parker, Peterson, Price, Richardson, Seward, VanZant, Wall, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—23.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos and Scott—3

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

On motion, a committee consisting of Messrs. Holland, Price and Hull were appointed to convey a bill passed by the House to the Senate to be entitled an act to provide for the payment of the Florida Volunteers.

The following message was received from the Senate:

Which was read and the bill ordered to be enrolled.

Also the following:

Which was read, and the House bill which had passed the Senate ordered to be enrolled, and the Senate bill placed among the orders of the day.

Also the following:

Which was read and the House bill and resolution which had passed the Senate ordered to be enrolled, and the Senate bill placed among the orders of the day.

A bill to be entitled an act more effectually to secure the payment for Stock killed or injured on Railroads,

The House met pursuant to adjournment—a quorum present.

On motion of Mr. Arendell, the reading of yesterday's journal was dispensed with.

Mr. Blount moved that Hon. Mr. Amos, member from Santa Rosa, be excused from further attendance upon the duties of this House during its present session;

Which was agreed to.

Mr. Coffee moved that Mr. Collins of Taylor be excused from attendance on this House for the remainder of the session;

Which was agreed to.

Sundry members of the House who were not present yesterday, on the passage of a resolution providing for the purchase of winter clothing for the First Regiment of Florida Cavalry, as vetoed by his Excellency the Governor, asked leave to have their names called and their votes recorded.

The Speaker decided that the members could not now be permitted to so record their votes as to effect the result, without the unanimous consent of the House.

Mr. Blount appealed from the decision of the Speaker, and upon the question of sustaining the ruling of the Chair, the yeas and nays being called, the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Arendell, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Lee, Means, Pooser, Price, Robinson, Russell, Seward, Wells, Vogt and Yon—15.

Nays—Messrs. Blount, Bloxham, Canova, Cole, Haddock, Holland, Howell, Holloman, Newburn, Oliver, Parker, Richardson, Scott, VanZant, Wall, Williams and Yates—17.

So the House refused to sustain the decision of the Speaker.

Messrs. Howell and Holland were then permitted to record their votes for the passage of the resolution over the veto of his Excellency the Governor.

The Speaker then announced the resolution as passed, having received the requisite constitutional majority.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate, together with the message of the Governor.

A Committee from the Senate consisting of Messrs. Finlayson, Dawkins and Davidson waited upon the House, and conveyed to the House an enrolled Senate bill entitled an act to change the mode of appointing Constables as certified to the Senate, but which the journals of the House showed had not been passed by the same, and which had been enrolled through mistake, the clerk of the House not having officially endorsed the same as passed.

The rules being waived, Mr. Holland introduced without previous notice, the following bill, viz:

A bill to be entitled an act in relation to Militia and Volunteer Elections.

On motion, the rules being waived, the bill was taken up and read the first time, rule waived, read a second and third times by its title and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Haddock, Holland, Howell, Holloman, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Russell, Scott, Seward, VanZant, Wall, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—25.

Nays—Mr. Lee—1.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

The rules being waived, Mr. Russell introduced the following resolution:

Resolution declaratory of the feeling of this House in relation to the election of Confederate Senators.

Whereas, this House has at all times, during this session of the General Assembly, been willing and ready to unite with the Senate in Joint Meeting, to go into the election of Confederate Senators, and have respectfully united with them for this purpose, and intended to continue so doing until an election should be effected, but the Senate having laid upon the table a resolution adopted by this House to go into such election on the ——, and not having since then given this House, by resolution or otherwise, my indication of a desire upon their part to again meet the House in Joint Meeting for this purpose; Therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, That this House is now ready and willing to meet the Senate in Joint Meeting from day to day, and at such time as the Senate by resolution may adopt to go into the election of Confederate Senators and in case of the refusal of the Senate to take any further action in this matter, the House will consider itself entirely exonerated from any blame for the neglect of so important a duty.

Which was adopted.

The following message was received from the Senate:

The bill was ordered to be enrolled.

Senate bill to be entitled an act for the relief of A. J. Braddock, Sheriff of Nassau county,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the was:

Yeas—Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Canova, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Haddock, Parker, Price, Russell, Wall, Williams and Yates—15.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Broxson, Campbell, Holland, Howell, Holloman, Richardson, Scott, Seward, VanZant and Wells—11.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

Senate bill to be entitled for the relief of Joseph F. Prevatt,

Was read the second time, and on motion, referred to a select committee, consisting of Messrs. Clyatt, Coffee and Carter.

Senate bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Lewis Laird and others,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Blount, Broxson, Canova, Carter, Clyatt, Hull, Lee, Parker, Robinson, Seward, Wells and Yon—15.

Nays—Messrs. Bloxham, Campbell, Coffee, Haddock, Holland, Howell, Holloman, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Russell, Scott, VanZant, Wall, Williams and Yates—16.

So the bill was lost.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to encourage the manufacture of salt within the limits of this State,

Was read the second time, and referred to the Committee on Internal Improvements.

A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of R. P. Lewis of Bradford county,

Was read the second time and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

Resolution for the purchase of Seals for the county of Bradford,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Haddock, Hull, Lee, Parker, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Scott, Seward, VanZant, Wall, Yates and Yon—24.

Nays—Messrs. Coffee, Robinson and Wells—3.

So the resolution passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act concerning Distributions,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Blount, Canova, Holland, Hull, Lee, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Scott, Wall, Williams, Yates and Yon—15.

Nays—Messrs. Carter, Clyatt, Howell, Parker, Richardson,. Robinson, Russell, Seward, VanZant and Wells—10.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act more effectually to secure the payment for Stock killed or injured on Railroads,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Blount, Bloxham, Broxson, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Holland, Lee, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Seward, Wall, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—23.

Nays—Messrs. Haddock, Howell, VanZant and Wells—4.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

A bill to be entitled an act to repeal an act entitled an act to provide for the payment of the Florida Volunteers and others who have not been paid for services actually rendered the State of Florida in the last war with the Seminole Indians, approved February 8, 1861,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Campbell, Carter, Coffee, Haddock, Hull, Pooser, Price, Robinson, Russell, Wall, Vogt, Williams and Yates—13.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Broxson, Canova, Howell, Lee, Parker, Richardson, Seward, VanZant, Wells and Yon—12.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

The following message was received from the Senate:

Which was read and the accompanying bill and resolution placed among the orders of the day.

The rules being waived, Mr. Holland introduced a joint resolution providing for the organization of the Amelia Guerilla Company;

Which was read, rule waived, read a second and third times by its title, and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Haddock, Holland, Howell, Hull, Lee, Means, Newburn, Petersen, Pooser, Price, Scott, Seward, VanZant, Wall, Wells, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—28.

Nays—Mr. Mizell—1.

So the resolution passed—title as stated.

On motion, a Committee of three, consisting of Messrs. Holland, Yates and Hull were appointed to convey the same to the Senate.

A committee from the Senate consisting of Messrs. Davidson, Baldwin and Dawkins waited upon the House and requested the return to the Senate of a House bill entitled an act to extend the jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace in this State.

On motion, Messrs. Blount, Arendell and Carter, were appointed a committee to convey said bill back to the Senate.

Mr. Holloman, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, made the following report:

Which was read.

The rules being waived, Mr. Williams, front the Committee on the Militia, made the following report:

Which was read, and the accompanying bill placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Scott, from the Committee on Engrossed Bills, made the following report:

Which was read, and the accompanying bills and resolutions placed among the orders of the day.

Senate bill to amend and consolidate the several acts of this State in relation to patrols,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Campbell, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Howell, Hull, Means, Newburn, Price, Russell, Scott, Wall, Vogt, Williams, Yates and Yon—22.

Nays—Messrs. Haddock, Howell, Lee, Parker, Peterson, Richardson and Seward—7.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

The following message from his Excellency the Governor was received, and on motion, referred to the Committee on the Militia:

A Commlttee from the Senate, consisting of Messrs. Rogers, Brokaw and Ingram, waited upon the House and returned to the House a Senate bill entitled an act amendatory of the various acts to organize the militia of the State of Florida.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend the law regulating Judicial Proceedings,

Was read the first time and ordered for a second reading on Monday.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend the Statute of Limitations,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Blount, Blox, ham, Haddock, Holland, Holloman, Unit, Peterson, Price, Wall - Vogt, Williams and Yates—15.

Nays—Messrs. Campbell, Clyatt, Howell, Means, Parker, Richardson, Robinson, Seward, Wells and Yon—10.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

Resolution for the relief of John M. Johns and other citizens of Hernando county,

Was read the second time and ordered for a third reading on Monday.

Senate bill to be entitled an act to authorize the corporate authorities of the city of Pensacola to issue change bills,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Amos, Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Bloxham, Canova, Carter, Clyatt, Haddock, Holland, Hull, Means, Pooser, Price, Wells, Vogt, Yates and Yon—19.

Nays—Messrs. Campbell, Howell, Parker, Peterson, Richardson, Russell, Seward and Wall—8.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

Senate bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Secretary of State to employ an assistant,

Was read the first time, the rule waived, read the second time by its title and the following amendmens offered by Mr. Holland:

Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That the salary of the Secretary shall be two thousand dollars a year, and this shall be in lieu of all fees and salary.

Which was lost.

The bill was then ordered for a third reading on Monday.

Senate bill to be entitled an act for the relief of certain citizens of this State,

The House met pursuant to adjournment—a quorum present.

On motion of Mr. Arendell, the reading of Saturday's journal was dispensed with.

On motion of Mr. Means, J. F. Jackson, Assistant Clerk of the House, was excused from further attendance on the House after to-day.

Mr. Blount introduced a resolution concerning the construction of a Battery of Guns on the principle invented by Mr. E. B. Ridley;

Which was read the first time, rule waived, read a second and third times by its title, and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Bellamy, Blount. Bloxham, Canova, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Cole, Haddock, Howell, Hull, Lee, Means, Newburn, Parker, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Russell, Scott. Seward, VanZant, Wall, Wells, Vogt and Yon—29.

Nays—None.

So the resolution passed—title as stated.

On motion, a committee consisting of Messrs. Blount, Holloman, and Russell were appointed to convey said resolution to the Senate and request their concurrence.

Mr. Blount introduced a resolution for the relief of the Hon. Levi Yon;

Which was placed among the orders of the day.

Mr. Hull, from the Committee on Engrossed Bills made the following report:

Which was read.

Mr. Russell, front the Committee on Internal Improvements, made the following report:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend the law in relation to Judicial proceedings,

Was read the second time, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on to-morrow.

A committee from the Senate, consisting of Messrs. Abercrombie, Ingram and Simpkins waited upon the House and returned to them a House bill entitled an act to provide for the payment of certain claims accruing against the State of Florida between the times of the secession of said State and the formation of the Southern Confederacy, the same having been sent to the Senate for proper endorsement by the Secretary and being property endorsed, was ordered to be enrolled.

Senate resolution relating to coupon bonds authorized to be issued by ordinance of the State of Florida, passed April 21, 1861, and the payment of debts due by said State,

Was read the second time, rule waived, read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Bloxham, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Cole, Holloman, Lee, Means, Mizell, Newburn, Park, Pooser, Price, Russell, Scott, Seward, VanZant, Vogt, Williams and Yon—22.

Nays—Messrs. Canova, Peterson, Wall and Wells—4.

So the resolution passed—title as stated.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

Senate bill to be entitled an act to protect occupants upon the public lands of this State and their improvements thereon, and for other purposes,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Parker and Wells.—2.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Canova, Carter, Clyatt, Coffee, Cole, Haddock, Howell. Holloman, Hull, Lee, Means, Mizell, Newburn, Peterson, Pooser, Price, Richardson, Russell, Scott, Seward, VanZant, Wall, Vogt, Williams and Yon—29.

So the bill was lost.

Ordered that the same be certified to the Senate.

Resolution in relation to the return of the second Regiment of Florida Volunteers from Virginia to this State,

Was read the third time and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Messrs. Canova, Clyatt, Haddock, Hull, Lee, Newburn, Pooser, Price, VanZant, Wall and Wells—11.

Nays—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Bellamy, Blount, Carter, Coffee, Cole, Howell, Holloman, Means, Parker, Peterson, Richardson, Russell, Scott, Seward, Vogt, Williams and Yon—19.

The House resumed its session—a quorum present.

The following message was received from the Senate:

Which was read.

Mr. Holloman, from the joint select committee on appropriations, made the following report:

Which was received and read and the accompanying bill, on motion, taken up and read the first time, the rule waived, read the second time by its title and ordered for a third reading on tomorrow.

Mr. Williams from the same committee made the following minority report:

Which was received and read.

A Committee from the Senate, consisting of Messrs. Finlayson, Rogers and McCall waited upon the House and informed them that the Senate was now ready to go into the election of Confederate Senators.

On motion of Mr. Russell, a Committee of three, consisting of Messrs. Russell, Scott and Price, were appointed to wait upon the Senate and inform them that the House was now ready to go into the election of Senators.

The Senate entered the hall of the House, and the President by request of the Speaker took the chair.

The President declared the object of the Joint Meeting to be, to elect two Confederate Senators.

Nominations being announced in order,

Mr. Chain nominated Jackson Morton of Santa Rosa county.

Mr. Pooser nominated Mr. Dawkins of Jackson county.

Mr. Baldwin nominated James M. Baker of Columbia county.

Mr. Holloman nominated A. E. Maxwell of Escambia county.

Mr. Rogers nominated George T. Ward of Leon county.

Mr. Simpkins nominated Geo. W. Call of Nassau county.

Mr. Howell nominated J. T. Magbee of Hillsborough county.

The Joint Meeting then proceeded to the election.

The House met pursuant to adjournment—a quorum present.

The Rev. Mr. Blake officiated as Chaplain.

On motion of Mr. Lee, the reading of the journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

By unanimous consent of the House, Mr. Blount introduced a bill to be entitled an act to provide clothing for the State troops, and moved the appointment of a committee to wait upon the Senate and request also the unanimous consent of that body for permission to introduce said bill, and the waiving of the joint rules of both Houses for that purpose.

Messrs. Blount, Vann and Bellamy were appointed said committee, who reported that such rule had been suspended.

A committee from the Senate consisting of Messrs. Dawkins, Abercrombie and McCall, waited upon the House and conveyed to them a Senate bill to be entitled an act in relation to Treasury Notes, and requested its passage by the House.

A committee from the Senate consisting of Messrs. Brokaw, Abercrombie and Chain, conveyed to the House House bill entitled an act for the relief of John H. Rhodes, constable for the 2d district of Leon county, as passed by the Senate;

Which was read and ordered to be enrolled.

Mr. Blount moved to suspend the 7th joint rule of both Houses of the General Assembly on the part of the House;

Which was agreed to.

On motion, a committee consisting of Messrs. Blount, Vann and Bellamy, were appointed to inform the Senate of the suspension of said rule on the part of the House.

The following message was received from the Senate, viz:

Which was read and Senate bills and resolutions placed among the orders of the day, and Senate amendments to the House resolution to organize the Amelia Guerrilla Company adopted, and said resolution ordered to be enrolled.

Mr. Hull moved that the rule be waived and he be allowed to introduce a “joint resolution relative to furnishing the soldiers of the State of Florida” as a substitute for a similar resolution passed by the House, but which was lost or mislaid in the Senate;

Which was agreed to, and said substitute received and adopted, and on motion a committee consisting of Messrs. Hull, Richardson and Arendell were appointed to convey the same to the Senate.

The following communication was received from the Comptroller:

Was read the first time, rule waived, read the second and third times by its title and put upon its passage, upon which the vote was:

Yeas—Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Arendell, Blount, Bloxham, Canova, Campbell, Carter, Coffee, Cole, Howell, Lee, Means, Oliver, Parker, Price, Richardson, Robinson, Russell, Scott, Seward, Stewart, Vann, Wall, Wells, Williams, Yates and Yon—27.

Nays—None.

So the bill passed—title as stated.

On motion, a committee consisting of Messrs. Canova, Stewart and Williams, were appointed to convey said bill to the Senate and request their concurrence.

A committee from the Senate consisting of Messrs. Baldwin, Davidson and Jones, conveyed to the House a House bill as having passed the Senate, a bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Aaron W. DeCosta, a Justice of the Peace for Duval county.

Said bill was ordered to be enrolled.

Mr. Holloman from the Committee on Enrolled Bills made the following report:

Which was read.

Mr. Vann offered the following resolution:

Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That the thanks of this House are due, and are hereby tendered to Hon. Samuel B. Love for the prompt, courteous, able and dignified manner in which he has presided as Speaker over the deliberations of this body.

Resolved further, That the thanks of this House are due, and are hereby tendered to the Chief Clerk, and the other officers of the said House, for the faithful discharge of their duties during the present session of the Legislature.

Which was unanimously adopted.

A committee from the Senate consisting of Messrs. Rogers, Broome and McCall, waited upon the House and returned to it certain communications from his Excellency the Governor, sent to the Senate.

Mr. Holloman, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, made the following report:

Which was read.

A committee from the Senate consisting of Messrs. Baldwin, McCall and Jones, conveyed to the House a House bill to be entitled an act to consolidate the offices of Sheriff and Tax Assessor and Collector of the county of Duval, as having passed the Senate without amendment;

Which was ordered to be enrolled.

The House took a recess until 5 minutes before 5 o'clock.

Which was read.

A committee from the Senate consisting of Messrs. Magbee, McQueen and Chain, conveyed to the House as passed the Senate without amendment a House Resolution for the relief of James D. Green ex-officio Tax-Assessor and Collector of Manatee county;

Which was read and ordered to be enrolled.

Mr. Holloman from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, made the following report:

Which was read.

A committee from the Senate consisting of Messrs. McCall, Finlayson and Duncan, conveyed to the House as passed the Senate without amendment, House resolution concerning the construction of a battery of guns on the principle invented by E. B. Ridley;

Which was ordered to be enrolled.

A committee from the Senate, consisting of Messrs. Finlayson, Baldwin and Duncan conveyed to the House as passed the Senate without amendment, a House bill entitled an act in relation to Judicial proceedings;

Which was ordered to be enrolled.

Mr. Holloman from the Committee on Enrolled Bills made the following report:

Which was read.

Messrs. Chain, McQueen and McCall conveyed to the House Senate bill entitled an act to authorize the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa county to license parties to issue change bills;

Which was read the first time, rule waived, read the second time by its title, and ordered for a third reading on to-morrow.

The following message from his Excellency the Governor was received and read: