The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to offer the following resolution; which was adopted:

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the Governor be requested to cause to be laid before the House, the condition of the mill. property of the State, at or near Carmi and New Haven, with the profits arising therefrom, if any.

On his further motion,

The rule was again dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce the following resolution; which was adopted, viz:

Resolved, That His Excellency, the Governor, be requested to cause to be laid before the House, the amount of assets in the hand of the State to meet its liabilities, (both available and unavailable,) at as early an hour as may be practicable.

On his further mo1ion,

The rule was again dispensed with, and leave given him to offer the following resolution; which was adopted, viz:

Resolved, That the committee on Education, be requested to inquire into the expediency and propriety of so amending the school law as to make the manner of unorganized townships under the direction of the trus tees of school lands appointed by the county commissioners' court, more intelligible, and so as to give them undeniable right to their share of the prominent and available interest fund for school purposes.

On motion of Mr. Peirson,

The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to authorize the legal voters of McHenry county to elect school directors, and to raise money to build school houses;" which was read, and

Oriered to a second reading.

On his further motion,

The rule was again dispensed with, and the bill read the second time by its tile; when

On motion of Mr. Huffman,

Said bill was referred to the co nmittee on Education.

A bill for "An act in relation to assessment of taxes in St Clair county," was read a third time.

On motion of Mr Underwood,

Said bill was amended in the first section by adding after the word "1815," the words "and 1816," and also by striking out the third section. The bill as amen led w is then passed.

Ordered, That the title of the bill be as amended, and that the Clerk inform the Senate thereof, and ask their concurrence therein.

A bill for "An act to incorporate Quincy Lodge No. 12, of the Independent order of Odd Fellows of the city of Quincy," was read the third time and passed.

Ordered, That the title of the hill be as aforesaid, and that the Clerk inform the Snate thereof, and ask their concurrence therein.

A bill for "An act for the benefit of the heirs of James M. Reynolds, deceased," was read a third time and passed.

Ordered, That the title of the bill be as aforesaid, and that the Clerk inform the Senate thereof, and ask their concurrence therein.

On motion of Mr. Underwood,

The rule was di pensed with, and a bill for "An act to establish District Courts in the State of Tilinois," was taken up for consideration; when,

On motion of Mr. Thomas of Morgan,

Said bill was referred to the committee of the whole House.

A bill for An act to incorporate a Literary and Theological Institute of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Far West, to be located in Hillsboro', Montgomery county, Ilinois," was read a third time and passed.

Ordered, That the title of the bill be as aforesaid, and that the Clerk inform the Senate thereof, and ask their concurrence therein.

A bill for "An act to legalize the assessment of property in Richland County, for A. D., i840,” was read a third ume and passed; when,

On motion of Mr. McLain,

The title of the bill was amended so as to read as follows:

"An act concerning the assessment of property, and for the relief of the sheriff of Richland county."

Ordered, That the title of the bill be as amended, and that the Clerk inform the Senate thereof, and ask their concurrence therein.

A Senate bill for “An act to amend the twenty-fourth chapter of the Revised Laws, entitled · Conveyances,” was read a second time; when,

On motion of Mr. Martin,

Said bill was referred to the committee on the Judicary.

On motion of Mr. Little of Wiil,

The rule was dispensed with, and a Senate bill for “An act to authorize district number one, township thirty-five, north of range ten cast, to build a school house," was read a second time by its title.

Mr. Hutan moved to refer said bill to the comitee en Education; which was not agreed to. The bill was then

Ordered to a third reading.

On motion of Mr. Sherman,

The rule was dispensed with, and said bill read a third time.

Mr. Huffman moved to amend said bill by adding the following additional section, viz:

The provisions of this act shall be extended to all the school districts in the State that may desire to avail themselves of its provisions.

Mr. Harrington moved to refer said bill and amendment to the committee on Education, with instructions to report a general law on the subject; which was not agreed to.

Mr. Johnston moved to refer said bill and amendment to the committee on Education.

Mr. Underwood moved to lay the proposed amendment on the table; which was not agreed to.

The question was then taken on the passage of the bill, and decided in the affirmative.

Ordered, That the title of the bill be as aforesaid, and that the Clerk inform the Senate thereof.

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A Senate bill for "An act to authorize the county commissioners'

court of Mercer county, to pay the recorder of said county for services rendered, was read a second time, and

Ordered to a third reading.

On motion of Mr. Gilmore,

The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a third time by its title and passed.

Ordered, That the title of the bill be as aforesaid, and that the Clerk inform the Senate thereof.

A Senate bill for "An act to authorize the repairing of the Governor's House," was read a second time, when,

On motion of Mr. Johnston,

Said bill was referred to the committee on Public Grounds and Public Buildings.

A Senate bill for “ An act for the re-location of Van Buren street in Wilson's addition to the town of Batavia," was read a second time, and Orred to a third reading.

A message from the Senate, by Mr. Moore, their Secretary:

Mr. Speaker: The Senate have passed bils herein presented for the concurrence of the House of Representatives, entitied

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"An act to refund money paid by John Peirson into the State Treasury;"

An act to incorporate the Nauvoo and Warsaw Rail Road Company;" "An act for the relief of Lovel Kimball,” and

"An act authorizing William II. Gilman, to vacate Whitney's addition to Belvidere, in Boone county."

The Senate have concurred with the House of Representatives, in the passage of bill-, entitled

"An act to incorporate the Illinois Conference Female Academy;" "An act to fix the pay of county commissioners;" and

"An act to repeal certain laws that provide for the location of a cerState road, in the county of Marion."

A Senate bill for "An act to incorporate the IIardin County Mining Company," was read, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Johnston,

The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read the second time by the title, and referred to the comittee on Banks and Corporations.

A bill for "An act aliowing persons arrested on criminal charges to remove the place of examination, as therein provided," was read the second time, and

Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.

A bill for "An act to amend the sixty fifth chapter of the Revised Statutes of the State of Illinois, entitled 'Liens,' approved March 3, 1845," was read the second time, when,

On motion of Mr. Boyakin,

Said bill was referred to the committee on the Judiciary.

A bill for "An act for the relief of the administrators of James Hankins, late collector of Fayette county, deceased," was read the second time, when,

On motion of Mr. Remann,

Said bill was referred to the committee on the Judiciary.

A bill for "An act to amend the twenty-fourth chapter of the Revised Statutes of the State of Illinois, entitled Conveyances,' approved March 3, 1845," was read the second time, when,

On motion of Mr. Cunningham,

Said bill was referred to the committee on the Judiciary.

A bill for "An act to amend an act entitled An act to amend an act concerning public roads,' approved February 28, 1815," was read the second time; when,

On motion of Mr. Huffman,

Said bill was referred to the committee on State Roads.

A bill for "An act to amend the 132d section of the Revised Statutes of 1845, in regard to wills," was read the second time.

Mr. Martin moved to amend the bill, by adding the following, which was not agreed to, viz:

"This act shall not be construed to make an executor or administrator liable to pay costs out of his private estate."

The bill was then

Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.

A bill for "An act to amend an act entitled An act to incorporate the city of Alton,' approved July 10, 1537," was read the second time; when,

On motion of Mr. Martin,

Said bill was referred to the committe on Banks and Corporations.

On motion of Mr. Sherman,

The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to submit the fol lowing resolution; which was read, viz:

That the Judiciary Committee be instructed to examine and ascertain whether, in their opinion, any portion of the Revised Laws passed at the Jast session of the Legislature, repeals so much of the laws heretofore in force in relation to probate courts, as makes them courts of record, and if such should be the opinion of said committee, that they inquire into the expediency of reporting a bill, reviving the last law passed, making said courts of probate, courts of record.

The question being taken on the adoption of said resolution, it was decided in the affirmative; when,

On motion,

The House adjourned until ten o'clock, on Monday morning.

MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1847.

House met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Huffman, a member of the House.

On motion of Mr. Rutledge,

The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce the fol lowing resolution; which was adopted, viz:

Resolver', That the Governor be requested to transmit to this House, immediately, any late news in reference to the Massac difficulties, if any in his p s ess on.

Mr. Janney presented the petition of sundry citizens of Jasper county

praying for certain alterations in, and amendments to the school law; which was read, and, on his motion, 'referred to the committee on Education.

Mr. Epperson presented the petition of Charles Folvey, praying for a law to be passed at the present session of the General Assembly granting him the privilege of purchasing a certain quarter section of school land at one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre; which was read, and on his motion, referred to the committee on Education.

Mr. Epperson also presented the pet tion of citizens of Bureau county, praying for the religious instruction and moral improvement of the inmates of our State Penitentiary; which was read, and, on his motion, referred to the committee on Education.

A mess ge from the Senate, by Mr. Elwood, their Assistant Secretary: Mr. Speaker: The Senate have concurred with the Ilouse of Representatives, in the adoption of their resolution, instructing our Senators in Congress, &c., to endeavor to procure the passage of a law donating lands to townships, to aid in the establishment of libraries.

The Senate have adopted resolutions, (herewith presented for the concurrence of the House of Representatives.) providing that swords, with proper devices, be presented, on behalf of this State, to Lieutenants John Pope and Mason Scarritt, as testimonials of the high estimate in which the people of this State hold the gallantry and soldierly bearing of those Lieutenants, exhibited in the battle of Monterey.

Mr. Tucker presented the petition of Joseph Lisson and ninety-seven other citizens of Warren and Henderson counties, praying for an act to provide for the improvement of the stock of sheep; which, without read ing, was, on his motion, referred to the committee on Agriculture and Manufactures.

M. Hansford presented the petition of sundry citizens of Knox county, praying for a re-location of a part of a certain State road therein mentioned; which, without reading, was, on his motion, referred to the committee on State Roads.

Mr. Boyakin presented the pay roll, &c., of Capt. Connelly's company, sent to Hancock county by Governor Ford, in 1846; which, without reading, was, on his motion, referred to the cominittee on Claims.

Mr. Cross presented the petition of citizens of Winnebago county, praying that capital punishment be abolished; which, without reading, was, on his motion, referred to the committee on the Penitentiary.

Mr. Cross presented the petition of sixty-one voters of Winnebago county, praying a law to be passed to prevent rams running at large; which was read.

Mr. Stokes moved to lay said petition on the table until the 4th of July.

Mr. Cockle moved to refer said petition to the committee or. Agriculture and Manufactures.

Mr. McLain moved to refer said petition to the committee on Internal Improvements.

Mr. Shumway moved to refer said petition to the committee on Salines.