Adjourn. ment. No. XX.-Concurrent Resolution. [Adopted April 3, 1863.] Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that the Senate Concurrent Resolution Number Nineteen, relative to the adjournment of the Legislature sine die, on Monday, the eighth day of April, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, be and the same is hereby rescinded. And be it further Resolved, That the Legislature will adjourn sine die on Monday, the twentieth day of April, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, at twelve o'clock, at noon, and that no new business shall hereafter be introduced without the concurrence of three fourths of the members present of either House. Leave of absence. No. XXI-Concurrent Resolution. [Adopted April 7, 1863.] Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that John T. Peabody, County Surveyor of Solano County, be and he is hereby granted leave of absence from this State for the period of four months, at such time as he may select during his present term of office. Clerical error. No. XXII.- Concurrent Resolution. [Adopted April 10, 1863.] Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that the Enrolling Committee of Assembly be authorized to correct a clerical error in Assembly Bill Number Two Hundred and EightyFive, an Act to regulate and license places of public amusement, by inserting in line twelve of section second the word "ten" in place of twenty." Adjournment. No. XXIII.-Concurrent Resolution. [Adopted April 17, 1863.] Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that the Resolution fixing the time for the final adjournment of this Legislature for the twentieth day of April, instant, is hereby rescinded, and the day for the adjournment sine die fixed for the twenty-seventh day of April, A. D. eighteen hundred and sixty-three, at twelve o'clock, noon, and that no new business shall be introduced except by unanimous consent. No. XXIV.-Concurrent Resolution. [Adopted April 20, 1863.] Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that the Assembly Enrolling Clerk of the Assembly be and he is hereby authorized bill No. 382. to strike out the word "nine," in Senate amendment to Assembly Bill Number Three Hundred and Eighty-Two, and in place thereof insert the word "seven." No. XXV.-Concurrent Resolution. [Adopted April 17, 1863.] resolutions. Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that peace Patriotic with rebels, on any terms except an unconditional surrender to the National authority, would be dishonorable; that the surest and quickest way to vindicate justice and honor, is a vigorous prosecution of the war; and that, believing the war so prosecuted must end in the permanent establishment of one Government over one people, we are for the war to that glorious consummation, at any cost of life and means. Resolved, That while our soldiers are fighting under one banner, with one purpose, in the field, we should be united in defence of the Government at home. Resolved, That adherence to old party ties in this crisis is unpatriotic and mischievous, and that all who truly love their country should be pledged to unanimity of sentiment and action in its behalf against all foes, military or political. Resolved, That we will band ourselves in one Union League, to sustain the Administration in its efforts to restore the National authority, and to crush treason and traitors from our soil. No. XXVI.-Concurrent Resolution. [Adopted April 20, 1863.] and Amend. ments. Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that the Constitution Secretary of State be and he is hereby authorized and required to prepare and have printed, in the volume of laws passed at the Fourteenth Session of the Legislature, the Constitution of the State of California, with the Amendments thereto proposed by the Legislature of eighteen hundred and sixty-one, and adopted by the Legislature of eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and confirmed by the people of the State at the general election held on the third Wednesday of September, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two. Assembly No. XXVII.-Concurrent Resolution. [Adopted April 23, 1863.] Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that the bill No. 319. Enrolling Committee of the Assembly are hereby authorized to insert in tenth line of section nine, Assembly bill Number Three Hundred and Nineteen, concerning the militia of this State, after the words "commissioned officers," the words "noncommissioned officers." General E. No. XXVIII.-Concurrent Resolution. [Adopted April 25, 1863.] Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that the V. Sumner. loyal people of the State of California have heard with deep and abiding regret the death of Major-General E. V. Sumner, of the United States Army, by whose timely arrival here, and prompt and decisive action, this State was saved from anarchy and the horrors of civil war. Resolved, That the heroic conduct of this veteran officer on the field of battle, and the distinguished services rendered by him to our country in this hour of trial and public calamity, entitles his name to a high place on the roll of honor, and him to grateful remembrance so long as a friend of our Government survives. J. W. No. XXIX.-Concurrent Resolution. [Adopted April 25, 1863.] Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that by the death of J. W. Osborn, of Napa, California has been deprived of one of her most valuable citizens, and the interests of agriculture have sustained an irreparable loss. Transfer of money. No. XXX.-Concurrent Resolution. [Adopted April 25, 1863.] Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that seven hundred dollars is hereby transferred from the Legislative Fund, as follows: Three hundred and fifty dollars to the Contingent Fund of Senate, and three hundred and fifty dollars to the Contingent Fund of the Assembly, which amounts shall be applied to the payment of the per diem of the attachés of the Legislature, and be distributed pro rata among said attachés. No. XXXI.-Concurrent Resolution. [Adopted April 22, 1863.] Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that Pro- state fessor J. D. Whitney, State Geologist, John Swett, State Super- University. intendent of Public Instruction, and J. F. Houghton, SurveyorGeneral, be and they are hereby constituted a Board of Commissioners to report to the Legislature, on or before the second Monday of December, one thousand eight hundred and sixtythree, upon the feasibility of establishing a State University, embracing an Agricultural College, "A School of Mines," and a Museum, including the Geological Collection of this State, and that said Board report such facts and considerations as they may deem important in connection therewith. SENATE RESOLUTIONS. NUMBER I.-Concurrent Resolution. [Approved January 26, 1863.] mation. Resolved, By the Senate, the Assembly concurring, that the Emancipaloyal State of California receives with earnest favor the recent tion Procla Proclamation of Freedom issued by the President of the United States, as Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, regarding the measure as necessary for the success of the efforts of the Government for the suppression of a desperate and wicked rebellion, and the re-establishment of its authority, consistent with the laws of war, and full of promise for the future permanence, unity, and prosperity of the nation, and we hereby pledge to the measure the cordial and earnest support of the people of California. Resolved, That the Governor be requested to forward a copy of these resolutions to the President of the United States. - Adopted in Senate, January sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three. President of the Senate. Adopted in Assembly, January tenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three. T. N. MACHIN, Speaker of the Assembly. Miranda claim. No. II.-Concurrent Resolution. Concurrent Resolutions relative to the Miranda Claim to Rancho [Adopted February 24, 1863.] WHEREAS, An attempt is being made to revive by an Act of Congress the Miranda claim to the Rancho Arroyo de San Antonio; and, whereas, the reviving of said claim would be an act of great injustice to the people of Sonoma County; and, whereas, the public interest requires that land titles in California should be settled as speedily as possible, and when once settled should not be disturbed; therefore, be it— Resolved, By the Senate, the Assembly concurring, that our Senators in Congress are instructed and our Representatives requested to oppose the reviving or opening of said claim; and also, to oppose the opening of any Mexican grant claim in California which has been settled by law. Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor be requested to forward a copy of the above resolutions to each of our delegation in Congress. Pay of U. S. officers, etc. No. III.-Concurrent Resolution. [Adopted March 10, 1863.] Be it Resolved, By the Senate, the Assembly concurring, that our Senators in Congress be instructed and our Representatives requested to impress upon the Executive the necessity which exists of having officers and soldiers of the United States Army, officers, seamen, and mariners of the United States Navy, and all citizens employés in the service of the Government of the United States, serving west of the Rocky Mountains and on the Pacific Coast, paid their salaries and pay in gold and silver currency of the United States; provided, the same be paid in as revenue on this coast. Be it Resolved, That these resolution be, without delay, telegraphed by the Governor of this State to our delegation in Congress, in order that immediate action may be had upon the same. Lands at San No. IV. Concurrent Resolution. [Adopted March 4, 1863.] Resolved, By the Senate, the Assembly concurring, that the Attorney-General be and he is hereby directed to investigate all questions affecting the title of the State to the lands at Point |