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RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS.
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ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONS.
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No. I.Assembly Concurrent Resolution.
[Passed January 16, 1866.]
Resolved, by the Assembly, the Senate concurring, That our Senators be instructed, and our Representative requested, to use their influence to procure the establishment of a daily mail from Virginia City, in this State, to American City in Storey County. Resolved, That his excellency, the Governor, be requested to forward a copy of the foregoing resolution to each of our Representatives in Congress. |
Relating to a daily mail from Virginia City to American City. |
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No. IIAssembly Concurrent Resolution.
[Passed January 16, 1866.]
Resolved, by the Assembly, the Senate concurring, That hereafter, when bills are ordered printed by the Assembly or Senate, members of both branches of the Legislature shall be served with a copy. |
Printed bills to be furnished members of both houses. |
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No. III.Assembly Concurrent Resolution.
[Passed January 19, 1866.]
Resolved, by the Assembly, the Senate concurring, That Robert Lyon, County Assessor of Douglas county, is hereby granted leave of absence from this State, until the tenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six. |
Robert Lyon granted leave of absence. |
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Monroe doctrine.
French Government.
Non-intervention.
Dynasty of Maximilian.
Edict by Maximilian.
Maintenance of doctrine and policy.
Approval of resolutions of Congress. |
No. IV.Assembly Concurrent Resolution relating to the Monroe Doctrine.
[Passed January 26, 1866.]
Whereas, The people of the United States have accepted and endorsed, as National doctrine, the sentiments put forth by President Monroe, in his message to Congress, of December second, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-three, That with existing colonies or dependencies, of any European power, we have not interfered, and shall not; but with the Government[s] who have declared their independence, and maintained it, and whose independence we have, on great consideration and on just principals, acknowledged, we could not view any interposition for the purpose of opposing them or controlling in any other manner their destiny by any European power, in any other light than as a manifestation of an unfriendly disposition towards the Government and people of the United States; and Whereas, At the outset of the late civil war, the French Government, (first aided and abetted by the rulers of Great Britain), taking advantage of our comparative helplessness as against any aggressions, in defiance of the Monroe Doctrine, attempted to place, in permanent monarchal authority over the citizens of Mexico, an Austrian scion and despot; and, Whereas, The ruling presence of any foreign powers in Mexico constitutes an invasion of our cherished doctrine of non-intervention in the domestic affairs of Republican governments established on this continent; and, Whereas, The dynasty of Maximillian has been inaugurated in flagrant violation of the known policy of this Government, as herein expressed, and has only been permitted to be so inaugurated because of our national inability to resist the imposition and outrage at the time it was commenced; and, Whereas, The recent promulgation of an edict by Maximilian, having in view the establishment of slavery upon the soil of Mexico, is in derogation of the recently adopted policy of this Government; and, Whereas, We, the Legislative representatives of the State of Nevada, do, and of right ought to feel, a special interest in the practical and thorough maintenance and carrying out of the doctrine and policy described, so far as the same may affect the present and prospective condition of the sister Republic, situated on our southern border; therefore, be it, by the Assembly and Senate of Nevada, conjointly,
Resolved, That it is with great satisfaction and pride we observe the position assumed upon this question by President Johnson, in his recent annual message; and we most heartily approve and commend the resolutions adopted by the Congress of the United States, at its present session, touching the same subject of general interest and concern-re-announcing with unmistakable clearness and emphasis the determination of this people not to submit to the seating of Maximilian upon a Mexican throne. |
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mistakable clearness and emphasis the determination of this people not to submit to the seating of Maximilian upon a Mexican throne. Resolved, That the efforts of any Emperor, King, Prince or Potentate, to plant, establish, maintain, support, protect or defend any colonies, with a view of obtaining a new foothold for the establishment of a military or monarchical government in close proximity to the United States, is and should be regarded with extreme jealousy, as unfriendly and menacing to our peace, dignity and independence. Resolved, That the conduct of the French Emperor, in endeavoring to overthrow and supplant Mexican Republicanism, embraces a series of acts illustrative, at once and alike, of the character of a tyrant and a coward-who would aggrandize himself by assaults upon a feeble nation, at a time when its natural and competent protector was engaged in absorbing internecine strifes; and, be it further Resolved, That while we would not presume to urge our Federal rulers to go beyond the hitherto prescribed bounds of diplomatic courtesy, in requiring the restoration and engaging in the rebuilding of Republican institutions in Mexico, we do hold that there is nothing of burden in our present national condition which would call for or warrant unusually protracted and unavailing appeals to the government of Louis Napoleon, through the common forms of ministerial representation, when the end in view, and already resolved upon, can be immediately attained on the peremptory demand by our Government for an absolute and entire relinquishment of Maximilians existing pretensions. Resolved, That if, and whenever, it shall be deemed necessary by our chief authorities, to resort to the exercise of American arms, the active, hostile employment of the army and navy of the United States, for the vindication of our own republican integrity through the annihilation of the French and Austrian usurpers in Mexico, we shall hail the proclamation of war with unfeigned and exceeding great joy. Resolved, That we hereby pledge from the beginning and unto the conclusion of such a war, the earnest, the unanimous and the enthusiastic favor and support of the people of the State of Nevada. Resolved, That his excellency, the Governor, be requested to transmit a copy of this preamble and these resolutions to our Senators and Representative in Congress, with instructions that a copy be placed in the hands of the President of the United States. |
Establishment of monarchcal government regarded with jealousy.
Conduct of the French Emperor.
Protracted appeals to government of Louis Napoleon, not warranted.
Proclamation of war, when deemed necessary, hailed with joy.
Support of the people pledged.
Copies, to whom to be transmitted. |
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Preamble.
Weekly mail from Wellingtons Station to Austin. |
No. V.Concurrent Resolution in regard to Mail Service from Wellingtons Station, Esmeralda County, to Austin, Lander County, in the State of Nevada.
[Passed February 17, 1866.]
Whereas, Their growing importance, increasing population, and extensive developments, imperatively require mail facilities for Mammoth and Ione, in the State of Nevada; therefore be it
Resolved, by the Assembly, the Senate concurring, That our Senators be, and are hereby instructed, and our Representative in Congress requested, to secure the establishment of a weekly mail from Wellingtons Station, Esmeralda county, to Austin, in Lander county, via Mammoth and Ione, in Nye county. Resolved, That his excellency, the Governor, be requested to forward a copy of the foregoing resolution to each of our Representatives in Congress. |
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Preamble.
Relative to U. S. Branch Mint. |
No. VI.Concurrent Resolution regarding United States Branch Mint.
[Passed February 23, 1866.]
Whereas, An appropriation has been made by the Federal Government for the building of a United States Branch Mint in Carson City, in this State; and, whereas, the long and continued delay in the commencement of such proposed Mint buildings, at the place designated, has entailed great loss and inconvenience to the people of this State; and, whereas, the absolute demand for the speedy establishment of a Branch Mint in this State is made manifest from the large and increasing production of bullion from our mines, and those lying in contiguous Territories; therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that we most respectfully urge upon our Senators and Representative in Congress, to employ all proper efforts to at once have inaugurated, and hastened, with all proper dispatch, the work of building a United States Branch Mint in this State, as contemplated by Acts of Congress. Resolved, That the Governor of this State be requested to forward a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolution to each of our United States Senators and our Representative in Congress. |
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No. VII.Concurrent Resolution.
[Passed February 28, 1866.]
Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, That the fifteenth Joint Rule be, and the same is, hereby repealed. |
Relative to repeal of 15th joint rule. |
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No. VIII.Concurrent Resolution.
[Passed February 28, 1866.]
Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, That the Secretary of State be, and is, hereby authorized and required, to forward to each of the elective officers of the two Houses a copy of the Senate and Assembly Journals, when printed. |
Secretary of State required to forward journals. |
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No. IX.Concurrent Resolution.
[Passed March 1, 1866.]
Whereas, The recent discoveries of very rich and extensive mining districts in the eastern portion of this State have, and will continue to attract a large population to that section of the country, and, Whereas, We believe that the interests of the people will be greatly enhanced by mail facilities; therefore, be it Resolved, by the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that our Senators be instructed, and our Representative in Congress be requested, to use all honorable means to procure a weekly mail from Ione to Crystal Springs, via Ophir Canon, Boiling Springs, and San Antonio in this State. Resolved, That the Governor be requested to forward a copy of these resolutions to our U. S. Senators and Representative in Congress. |
Preamble.
Relative to a weekly mail from Ione to Crystal Springs. |
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No. X.Concurrent Resolution relative to the sale of Mineral Lands.
[Passed March 1, 1866.]
Whereas, The Legislature of the State of Nevada has enacted a law providing for the perfect security of mining titles, as against all action apart from that of the General Government, and which has been approved by the Governor; and |
Preamble. |
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Relative to mineral lands.
Copy to be forwarded by telegraph |
Whereas, It is felt to be a manifest injustice to compel the needy prospector, who has, by the sacrifice of time and labor here, explored the country and discovered the mineral wealth of this State, to compete with organized capital in the purchase, in fee, of such property; therefore, Resolved, by the Assembly, the Senate concurring, That our Senators and Representative in Congress be instructed to favor the continuance of the present policy of the General Government in regard to mineral lands, and to oppose all measures tending to a sale of the same. Resolved, That the Governor of this State be, and he is hereby requested, to forward by telegraph to our Senators and Representative in Congress, a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolutions. |
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SENATE RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS.
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Preamble and resolution in relation to aid from the General Government. to the San Francisco and Washoe, Placerville and Sacramento, railroads. |
No. I.Concurrent Resolution.
[Passed January 20, 1866.]
Whereas, There are at this time two railroads being constructed from the navigable waters of the State of California toward this State; and, Whereas, One of these roads (the Central Pacific) has received large grants of land, and liberal subsidies, from the General Government, beside liberal donations from counties and cities in California, and from the State of California; and, Whereas, The Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad, connecting with the Sacramento Valley Railroad, with the terminus of the latter, as aforesaid, is already built to Shingle Springs, and is believed will be completed to Placerville early in the ensuing Spring; and, Whereas, A company, known as the San Francisco and Washoe Railroad Company, has been fully organized for the purpose of constructing a railroad from Placerville to the State of Nevada; thence by the most practicable route to the eastern boundary of the State, said company having caused a thorough and accurate survey of their trans-mountain route to be made, and the line located, which was found to be, in every respect, feasible and practicable; and, Whereas, Neither of said last mentioned roads have ever received aid from public sources, except the subscriptions of the county of El Dorado, and the city of Placerville, for three thousand shares of stock, for which their bonds have been received; aside from the aid by said bonds, the work on said roads having been prosecuted entirely by private enterprise; and, |
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been received; aside from the aid by said bonds, the work on said roads having been prosecuted entirely by private enterprise; and, Whereas, The amount of travel and freight flowing to this State is already great enough to indicate that two railroads, leading hither from navigable tide water in California, will be remuneratively employed, at fair freight charges; and, Whereas, The interest of the State of Nevada, as well as the whole section of territory between the Sierras and Salt Lake City, imperatively demand the speedy construction of at least two railroads over said mountains to this State, and across its boundaries; therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Senate, the Assembly concurring, That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and our Representative requested, to use all honorable means to secure aid from the General Government, both in lands and money, to the said San Francisco and Washoe, and the said Placerville and Sacramento Railroad Companies, to the same extent as the Central Pacific Railroad Company has been, and is now being, aided by the United States. Resolved, That his excellency, the Governor, be requested to transmit a copy of the above preamble and resolution to our Senators and Representative in Congress. |
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No. II.Concurrent Resolution relative to the Transportation of Troops.
[Passed January 22, 1866.]
Resolved, By the Senate, the Assembly concurring, That the Adjutant-General of the State be requested to communicate with the Major-General commanding Department of Pacific, asking that the Nevada Volunteers, now at Camp Douglas, Utah, when discharged, or before being mustered out of service, be furnished with transportation by the Federal Government from the present post to the place of their recruiting. |
Relative to transportation of troops. |
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No. III.Senate Memorial and Joint Resolution relative to Indian depredations.
[Passed January 23, 1866.]
The People of the State of Nevada, in Legislature assembled, to Major-General H. W. Halleck, commanding department of the Pacific, respectfully represent: That from the first settlement of this State there has not been a year but what there have been depredations committed by some of the various Indian tribes by which it is inhabited. |
To Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, in relation to Indian depredations in Nevada. |
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Copy to be transmitted. |
some of the various Indian tribes by which it is inhabited. Treaties have been made at various times with these tribes, only to be kept so long as suited the convenience and caprice of the Indians. Goods have been distributed among them almost yearly, though we fear that the appropriations of Congress have been, until recently, so managed as to benefit the Indian agents more than the Indians. During the past year there has been an Indian war in the northeastern portion of the State; cattle and horses in large numbers have been stolen; travelers, in large and small parties, have been attacked, and often massacred; families have been driven from their homes, their dwellings burned, and growing crops destroyed; in fact, a large tract of country became unsafe to either live in or travel across, and an important line of communication between this State and the adjoining Territory of Idaho was closed, and still remains so to all, except large and well armed parties. Various military expeditions have been organized and sent against these Indians and many of them have been killed, but for want of steady, persistent efforts, proper equipment, and the right class of troops, they have all failed of accomplishing the desired end-a lasting peace. Quite a large force was put into the field last spring and accomplished much good, but now, when the winter has come-the very best time for operating against the Indians, having the double advantage of being the best time for troops to travel, and operations are more severely felt by the Indians at this season than any other-all but two companies of cavalry have been withdrawn, and these, we understand, are to be, and their places filled by regular infantry-an arm of the service utterly useless for other than garrison duty in a country like that inhabited by the hostile Indians. It is with feelings of regret that we have to express the conviction forced upon us by the events of the past year, that the former chief military authorities at the headquarters of the Department of the Pacific, have wholly failed to understand the character of the country, the nature of the service, or the necessity of a vigorous prosecution of the war, until these Indians are completely subjugated or exterminated. We have no hope of a lasting peace so long as any number of them remains. They are inflicting a vast amount of damage, not only to this State, but also to the adjoining Territory of Idaho, greatly retarding, in fact, entirely preventing the settlement and cultivation of a large tract of agricultural land, the products of which are so important to the speedy development of the mineral wealth of a community remotely situated from the ocean or other cheap means of communication. On account of the condition of affairs herein set forth, we respectfully ask that you will cause to be stationed within the county of Humboldt, at convenient points, at least four companies of cavalry, each company to be provided with pack mules enough to transport twenty days rations for each man. That you will also cause a vigorous campaign to be immediately inaugurated and kept up, to the end that a permanent peace be established. Resolved, that the Governor be, and he is hereby requested to transmit a copy of the above memorial, and this resolution, to Maj.-Gen. H. W. Halleck. |
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No. IV.Memorial to Congress against the sale of the Mineral Lands.
[Passed January 24, 1866.]
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, in Congress assembled:
Your memorialist, the Legislature of the State of Nevada, respectfully represent to your honorable bodies that they have heard, with surprise and regret, that propositions looking to the sale of the mineral [lands] of this State and the Pacific coast are being urged upon your honorable bodies; and believing, as your memorialist does, that such a course, if adopted, will have the effect to retard and prevent the development of the mineral resources of this coast; and believing that the local rules and regulations established and observed by the miners themselves are fully adequate and best calculated to secure speedy and thorough explorations of the mineral sections of our State, which are always attended with much hardship, peril and expense, with but a small guarantee of realizing adequate remuneration for the risks undertaken; and being fully confirmed in the conviction that the proposition to sell the mineral lands of this coast is fraught with danger and evil to the best interests of this State and nation, your memorialist would respectfully and most earnestly ask of your honorable bodies that no action be taken by you, having for its object the enactment of any law of the character named. All of which is most respectfully submitted and earnestly recommended to your favorable consideration. |
Relative to the sale of the mineral lands. |
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No. V.Resolution.
[Passed January 26, 1866.]
Whereas, The Government of the United States have in custody the arch-traitor, Jefferson Davis, President of the late so-called Confederate States, on the charge of treason against said Government; and, Whereas, The loyal people of this State believe him to be guilty, not only of treason, but of other crimes of almost equal enormity; therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Senate, the Assembly concurring, That Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, be respectfully requested to bring said Davis to a speedy trial, and, if convicted of the crimes alleged, that he be punished therefor as the law directs. |
Relative to trial of Jefferson Davis. |
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Resolved, That his excellency, the Governor, be requested to transmit copies of these resolutions to each of our Senators and Representative in Congress. |
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Relative to a semi-weekly mail from Aurora to Silver Peak. |
No. VI.Senate Concurrent Resolution relative to establishing Semi-Weekly Mail from Aurora via Columbus to Silver Peak.
[Passed January 29, 1866.]
Resolved, by the Senate, the Assembly concurring, That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and our Representative requested, to urge upon the Post-Office Department the great necessity of the establishment of a semi-weekly mail from Aurora, in this State, by way of Columbus, to Silver Peak, in Esmeralda county. Resolved, That his excellency, the Governor, be requested to forward a copy of the foregoing resolution to each of our Representatives in Congress. |
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Preamble. |
No. VII.Senate Concurrent Resolution relative to Mineral Lands claimed by the Central Pacific Railroad Company.
[Passed February 2, 1866.]
Whereas, The recent discovery and development of rich and valuable mineral deposits of gold, silver and copper, in the immediate vicinity of the line of the Central Pacific Railroad, at Excelsior, and other points, is sufficient evidence that the greater portion of the land on either side of the proposed line of said road, from the western to the eastern base of the Sierra Nevada mountains is mineral land; and, Whereas, The terms of the charter of said company do not contemplate the relinquishment, on the part of the United States, of the title to the minerals in the lands donated to said company; and, Whereas, Said company may, nevertheless, under their said charter, as it now exists, acquire title in fee simple, to lands which may subsequently, under the skill and research of the prospector, prove to be more abundant in mineral resources than the valuable districts already discovered on the line of said road; and, Whereas, Our prosperity and existence here, as a State, and as a people, depends almost wholly upon our mineral resources, which should, therefore, enlist our earnest and undivided solicitude and attention; therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Senate, the Assembly concurring, That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and our Representative requested, |
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requested, to procure, if possible, the passage of an Act, by Congress, prohibiting said Central Pacific Railroad Company, or any other railroad company which may hereafter receive donations of land by Congress, in aid of its construction, from acquiring any right, title or interest whatever, to the minerals, of whatever character, except iron and coal, which have been, or may hereafter be, discovered, in the lands donated by Congress to said company, reserving to the public the same rights and privileges in prospecting for, and extracting the minerals from said lands, and the use of timber therefor, as though the said lands belonged to the Government of the United States. |
Relative to prohibiting railroad companies from acquiring title to minerals in lands donated. |
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No. VIII.Senate Memorial and Joint Resolution relative to Increasing the Amount allowed by the United States to the State of Nevada, for Establishing National Banks therein.
[Passed February 13, 1866.]
Whereas, It is generally conceded that the amount of National Bank Capital, apportioned to this State, under the prescribed division of $150,000,000 thereof, is insufficient for the wants of the business communities of this State; therefore, be it conjointly
Resolved, By the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and our Representative requested, to use their influence with the Secretary of the Treasury, for the purpose of securing an enlarged limit of National Bank Capital, so that the aggregate sum allowed the State of Nevada shall not be less than $5,000,000. Resolved, That the Governor be requested to transmit a copy of the above preamble and resolution, by telegraph, to our Senators and Representative at Washington. |
Preamble.
Requesting an enlarged limit of National Bank capital |
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No. IX.Senate Concurrent Resolution.
[Passed February 16, 1866.]
Resolved, By the Senate, the Assembly concurring, That twenty-five hundred copies of the Report of the Surveyor-General, with the Appendix, be printed in pamphlet form. That one thousand copies of such report be distributed equitably among the members of the present Legislature; and the balance to be distributed under the direction of the Secretary of State, as may, in his opinion, best secure its proper distribution among the people in this and other States. |
Relative to printing Surveyor-Generals report. |
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Relative to a daily mail between Austin and Silver Peak. |
No. X.Concurrent Resolution.
[Passed March 1, 1866.]
Resolved, by the Senate, the Assembly concurring, That our Senators in Congress, and our Representatives be requested, to use all due exertion to obtain the establishment of a daily mail between the city of Austin, in the county of Lander, and Silver Peak, in Esmeralda county, by way of Kingston, Ophir Canon and San Antonio. |
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Preamble.
Gratitude to our soldiers.
Memories held in grateful remembrance.
Death of Lieut.-Col. McDermit. |
No. XI.Senate Concurrent Resolutions relative to the Nevada Volunteers.
[Passed March 1, 1866.]
Whereas, Under a call from the General Government to raise troops for the suppression of the late rebellion, and for the public defense, nine companies, being 1,158 men, have been enlisted in this State and mustered into the service of the United States, without hope of other reward than that derived from a consciousness of having discharged their duty to their country; and, Whereas, Our volunteer soldiers have performed much arduous service in the field, and have never failed to acquit themselves with gallantry in the presence of the enemy, and in a manner in all situations to reflect credit on their State; and, Whereas, Several of our volunteer soldiers have laid down their lives in the faithful performance of their duty; therefore be it
Resolved, by the Senate, the Assembly concurring, That the deepest gratitude of the people of the State of Nevada is due to those of our fellow-citizens who answered, without hope of other than a soldiers reward, to the call of their country in her hour of trial, and have, and still are, giving their time to the public service. Resolved, That the memories of those soldiers of the Nevada Volunteers, who have laid down their lives in the service of their country, should ever be held in grateful remembrance by the people of this State. Resolved, That in the death of Lieut.-Col. Charles McDermit, Second California Cavalry, who was killed on the 7th day of August, A.D. 1865, while in command of the forces in the field in this State, the army lost a brave and faithful officer, his family an exemplary husband and father, and society a most worthy gentleman, and we deeply regret his loss. |