Lansing

From Out Own Correspondent. Lansino, Feb. 21, 1879. The preparalory wurk of the session diii iiot close until Wednesday, whieh was the last day for the introduction of bilis. Thiring all these days. new bilis and tlieirreferenceto committees, together witb petitions which often accompany bilis, háve occupied much of I lic time of both Ilouses. Freqnenty there are several bilis presented for the same. object, aa these are now in several instances, and intelligent action can Qot be taken until all the bilis are in, so that a choice of pvopositions can be had. ín the Senate 30(5 bilis and joint resolutions have been introduced, and in the House 720 bilis and 47 joint resolutions. This number considerably exceeds that of any ptêrviOHS session. As usual, the last afternoon and evening on which bilis could be introduced was a time of much merriment. Dilatory motiorí8,bogus bilis, witty remarks, nmch fun and müch f oolishness, lilleil lip 1!ie time, the object being to prolong the sessions so that bilis might bc finJBhed or miglit reach the members in time by mail. THE APritOFIUATION BILLS are to be thoroughly scrutinized. A bilí providing for the current expenses oí tlie Normal School carne up. A ro ision of $300 for a library made it appear to have increased tlieamount over tliat of the last two years, and its passage at the time, altliough urged In vievv of the f act that the teachers have received no pay this ycar, wasoppnsed, and fchfi bill was referred to the Ways and Meana Comrnittee, to be examined 1 y them, and again reported to the committee of tlie whole for criticism and revisión. It was also intimated that all the appropriatione would have to travel the same road. THE PROPOSED GOVERNOlt's KESIDENCE. A bill has been introduced in an incomplete state, making an appropriation for a Governor's home or place of residence, at Lansing. Tt will not pass without opposition, even altliough the moderate sum of $16,000 may be all that will be ask,d for. Itwasthought that the oíd capital grounds could be sold and the proceeds covered into the .state treasury, and that a portion of this would readily be appropriated to the building of a (ïovernor's residence. l'iit it is now questioned whether this can be done. The grounds named, it is ciaimeu, were reserven trom niarket and appropriatod to their present and past uses, and tliey beloiig to the school lands ef tlie State, no transfer having beeü made. Thls makes the sucoess of tlie bill referred to much less likely than it would have been with favoring circumstances. TIIJSC. AND L. II. 11. R. CO'S. PENALTY RESIITTED. Duving the iinancial embarrassment of the above-riamed róad, its managers have neglected or have been Unatle to pay its State tak. Interest has accrued and the time is passed wlien a penalty for the delinquency affixed itself onder the lawB. Partles interested have reeently paid the entire amount of taxes and interest, and the managers and many stockliolders of the road appealed to the Iiegislature to have the penalty remitted; and tliis, in view of payment made and the circumstanes of tlie case, was done, the bill being given immediate effect. TT f ITMTM A fPT7n ATT ö Piot Keflaie's address bef ore the Legislatura - the experiments and facts presented - seem to have had considerable effect, and it is not altogether certain that the mannfactnrers will be able to carry their point for a reduction of the llash test. It seems to be demonstrated that even though the bulk of the oil in a lamp may reinain at a low temperatura, if the oil in the wiek near the bottom of the tube gets abflve 140 deg. tfeere is danger. ïhe accidents happening of late in States having a low test, or no test, and the exemption of our own State from such accidents, is appealing to the sober second thought of Legjslators, and it is believed that the desire for safety will vet prevail over the false appearance of eeononiy. TUK POMOLOGICAL, SOCIETY. During the middle of the week the State Pomological Society has been holding its winter session in the new capítol in rooms on the fourth floor. The papers veaL and the discussions thereon were exceedingly interesting. Siiiiib of the conclusions arrived at were: That Farmers can and should have good gardens, containing all the j commoii veg'eta)ihs,and cultivated toas , large an extent as possible by horst power; - that it is desirable to restrict the spread of the Yellows, i disease affecting peach trees, by legislation, and that the bill now before the legislature will be au erïective means for that purpose ; tliat hedges are desirable as screens and for ornament, but members differod as to their utility and practicability as fences; that the best apples for the genergj market and for shipment are those of medium or not overgrown size - tliat these are firtnest and l'airest, have the fullest aroma, and are much the best for transportation ; that high pointe of land are the best for orchards, with such protection l'rom winds as will not interfere with atmospheric drainage; that plftnts. like animáis, can be aoclimated or adaptad to the coiwiïtions of soiland climate, to soine extent; and that the scope of the society should be enlarged to inchule gardening, forestry. etc. The show of apples was very fine, iiiauy of the specimens nevel having lieen excelled. And it was noticeable that in the exliibit f rom, the Grand Traverse región the specimens were the brightest, freest f rom spot or blemish, and as a wliole the linest local exhibit in the whole collection. The cutiré absence of winter pears men of this desirable fruit was on exhil)ition. The society will, through its committees, ask the State to print copies of its transactions (which include all its valuable papers and discussions) and iihice tlieni in all public and school libraries in the State, and that investnjcnts in fruit, and fruit producís, be jncluded with farm producta in the Statistics to be gathered annually. SKNATOR CIIANDLEK'S RECEI'TION. On Tuesday evening.at the Lansing House, Senator Chandler gave a reception, with refresliiiu'iits, which proved to be a crowded and satisfactory affair. The large dining hall was three times fllled withguests, and many, prefemng sociability in other witys, throaged the lialls and paitara. Between 000 and 700 gucsts participated in the festivies. AVrednesday morning Mr. Chanler started for Wasliington. You may glean knowledge by readïg, but you must separate the chaff din the wheat by thinking.