Mr. Reynolds introduced a bill for "An act providing for the election of public administrators."

Mr. Turner introduced a bill for "Act concerning certain townships therein named in Cass county."

Mr. Morrison of Hancock, introduced a bill for " An act to regulate the evidence in certain cases, and for other purposes."

Mr. Marshall introduced a bill for "An act in relation to criminal ju risprudence."

Mr. Hart introduced a bill for "An act to repeal the eighth section of the interest law."

Mr. Stickney introduced a bill for "An act to amend 'An act for the relief of the heirs of Tyler D. Hewitt, deceased.""

Mr. Hayes introduced a bill for "An act to simplify proceedings at law in certain cases."

Mr. Tappan introduced a bill for "An act to vacate a portion of the town plat of Woodburn, in the county of Macoupin.'

Mr. Williamson introduced a bill for An act to investigate and settle the business in the canal office."

Mr. Williamson also introduced a bill for "An act to change the time of holding courts in the second judicial circuit."

Mr. Ela introduced a bill for "An act to incorporate the Hainesville Steam Mill Company."

Mr. Austin introduced a bill for An act to authorize the Protestant Episcopal Church of this State, to raise a fund for the support of a Bishop, and for other purposes."

Mr. Austin also introduced a bill for "An act to repeal An act for the further restriction of imprisonment for debt,' approved Feb. 28, 1845." Mr. Higgins introduced a bill for "An act to incorporate the Griggsville Cemetery."

Mr. Omelveny introduced a bill for "An act to amend An act relative to schools,' approved February 26, 1845.”

Mr. Omelveny also introduced a bill for “An act to amend An act concerning inclosures,' approved March 3, 1845."

Mr. Omelveny also introduced a bill for "An act relative to surviving partners."

Mr. Glover introduced bill for "An act to amend An act in relation to the town of Ottawa."

Mr. Erwin introduced a bill for "An act to vacate a certain alley in the town of Rushville, Schuyler county."

M. Little of Fulton, introduced a bill for "An act for the relief of the Spoon River Navigation Company."

Mr. Little of Fulton, also introduced a bill for "An act declaring a certain road therein named a State road."

Mr. Little of Fulton, also introduced a bill for "An act to amend the 7th section of 37th chapter of the Revised Statues, concerning elections." Mr. Curts introduced a bill for "An act to incorporate the town of Oquawka."

Mr. Tomas of Morgan, introduced a bill for "An act regulating the sale of real estate on execution."

Mr. Thomas of Morgan, also introduced a bill for "An act regulating the terms of courts in the first judicial circuit."

Mr. Thomas of Morgan, also introduced a bill for "An act regulating costs in certain cases."

Mr. Funkhouser introduced a bill for "An act for the benefit of the heirs of George Morris, deceased, late of Eflingham county."

Mr. Sherman introduced a bill for "An act to amend An act to incorporate the Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road Company,' approved January 16, 1836, and an act to amend the same, approved 4th March,

1837."

Mr. Little of Wil!, introduced a bill for "An act to incorporate the Grand Lodge of Illinois, of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons."

Mr. Martin introduced a bill for "An act to establish the Alton city court."

Mr. Martin also introduced a bill for "An act further to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the city of Alton,' approved July the 21st, 1837."

Mr. Casey introduced a bill for "An act to amend the Revenue Law.” Mr. Cunningham introduced a bill for "An act to amend the law in relation to bastardy."

The foregoing bills were severally read the first time by their titles,

and

Ordered to a second reading.

Mr. Peirson introduced a bill for "An act providing for holding a special term of court in the county of McHenry;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading.

Ou motion of Mr. Peirson,

The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read the second time by the title, and

Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.

On his further motion,

The rule was again dispensed with, and the bill read the third time, and passed.

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

Mr. Underwood introduced a bill for "An act in relation to the incorporation of Belleville;" which was read by the title, and

Ordered to a second reading.

Ou motion of Mr. Underwood,

The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read the second time by the title, and referred to the committee on Banks and Corporations. Mr. Underwood also introduced a bill for "An act in relation to the change of names;" which was read by the title, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Underwood,

The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read the second time by the title, and referred to the committee on Change of Names.

Mr. Morris, introduced a bill for "An act to amend the city charter of Quincy;" which was read by the title, and

Ordered to a second reading.

Mr. Morris moved to dispense with the rule, and read the bill the second time by the title; which was not agreed to.

Mr. Rutledge introduced a bill for "An act to establish a ferry across the Mississippi river, at the foot of the lower rapids, in Hancock county, Ilinois, to the town of Keokuk, in Lee county, Iowa;" which was read. Mr. Morrison of Hancock moved to lay the bill on the table until the fourth of July; which was not agreed to.

The bill was then ordered to a second reading.

Mr. Boyakin introduced a bill for "An act to establish the Casey Ferry across the Mississippi river;" which was read by the title, and Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Boyakin,

The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read the second time by the title; when,

On motion of Mr. Martin,

Said bill was referred to the committee on State Roads.

Mr. Dana introduced a bill for "An act to incorporate the Oregon Bridge Company;" which was read by the title, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Dana,

The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read the second time by the title, and referred to the committee on State Roads.

Mr. Grubb introduced a bill for "An act authorizing Isaac G. Israel to construct a turnpike road in Pike county;" which was read by the title, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Grubb,

The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read the second time by the title, and referred to the committee on State Roads.

Mr. Thomas introduced a bill for "An act regulating the sale of the real estate of infants;" which was read by the title, and Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Thomas of Morgan,

The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read the second time by the title, and referred to the committee on the Judiciary.

Mr. Bailey of Rock Island, introduced a bill for "An act to incorporate the Rock Island and Peru Rail Road Company;" which was read by the title, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Bailey of Rock Island,

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

On motion of Mr. Linder,

The rule was dispensed with, and a joint resolution of the Senate, directing the Governor to procure two swords, with suitable devices, and present them to Lieutenants John Pope and Mason Scarritt, for their bravery and noble bearing in the battle of Monterey, were taken from the orders of the day for consideration.

The resolutions having been read, the question was taken on concur

ring with the Senate in their adoption, and decided, unanimously, in the affirmative.

Ordered, That the Clerk inform the Senate thereof..

The question pending last evening, when the House adjourned, on the motion made by Mr. Archer, to take up the resolution submitted by him some days since, relative to an adjonrnment, sine die, of the General Assembly, coming up in its order, was decided in the negative.

A message from the Senate by Mr. Elwood, their Assistant Secretary: Mr. Speaker: The Senate have laid on the table until the 4th of July next, the bill from the House of Representatives, entitled

"An act allowing persons arrested on criminal charges to remove the place of examination, as therein provided."

The Senate have appointed Messrs. Cavarly and Judd, a committee of Conference on their part, to act (in conjunction with a like committee, which they request the House of Representatives to appoint,) in reference to the disagreeing vote of the two Houses upon amendments proposed to the bill, enitled

"An act providing for holding a special term of the circuit in Massac county.

On motion of Mr. Hayes,

The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce the following resolutions; which were read, viz:

Resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring herein, That the State of Illinois is bound by every principle of justice, and a regard to its honor and credit, to make provision for the payment of its debts, and we consider it the fixed policy of the State to provide by all practicable means for the accomplishment of that object.

Resolved, That the Governor be requested to open a correspondence with the holders of our internal improvement bonds, for the purpose of ascertaining on what terms they will consent to the funding of our debt, and the emission of new bonds, the State pledging itself to pay one half the interest on the entire debt after the year 18 at Springfield, the said bond-holders, on their part, consenting to remit arrears of interest, or to a reduction or postponement of the same.

Resolved, That we do not deem it politic at present, to increase the tax on property; but all the electors, qualified to vote for delegates to the convention called to amend the Constitution, are hereby recommend. ed to vote at the election for said delegates, for or against the imposition of a poll tax, not exceeding one dollar per head, to cease upon the liqui dation of our present State debt, and the proceeds thereof to be applied to the payment of the interest on the aforesaid bonds.

On motion of Mr. Hayes,

The resolutions were referred to a committee of the Whole House, and made the special order of the day for Saturday next, at two o'clock, P. M.

Mr. Underwood moved to dispense with the rule, and take from the orders of the day a bill for "An act to establish district courts in the State of Illinois;" and the question being taken, it appeared there was no quorum voting; when,

On motion of Mr. Funkhouser,

A call of the House was ordered.

On motion of Mr. Thomas of Morgan,

Further proceedings under the call were dispensed with.

The question was then taken on the motion made by Mr. Underwood, and decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Martin moved to amend the bill, by striking out all of the third section to the words "by notice in writing," and inserting the following in lieu thereof, viz:

"The Governor of the State of Illinois, whenever he is satisfied that it is essential to preserve law and order, and to put down rebellion and mobs, or combinations to prevent the execution of law, and he shall be further satisfied, that ten or more persons have combined for the com mission of murder, of riot, of arson, or a conspiracy, or have advised and encouraged, or aided and assisted in the commission of either of said crimes, shall require."

Also, by striking out, in the fifth and sixth lines of section third, the following words, to fix upon a time and place of holding said district court within the period aforesaid."

Also, by inserting after the word "notice," in the fifth line of section. three, the following words, "the place of holding said court to be desig nated by the Governor."

On motion of Mr. Thomas of Morgan,

The proposed amedment was laid on the table.

Mr. Hayes moved to amend the bill, by striking out all the fifth section, after the word "courts," in the third line, and inserting the following, viz:

The Governor, by the notice in writing mentioned in the third section of this act, shall further notify to the said judge the name of the county or counties in which such rebellion, or mobs, or combinations, may exist, and such district court shall have power to try criminal cases arising in such county or counties, the names of which are so notified, and no other: Provided, That, before the said grand jury shall make any presentment of any offences committed in said circuit, they shall inquire whether said county or counties be in such a condition of disorder, that the laws cannot be enforced in said county or counties, by the ordinary tribunals existing therein; and if they shall find such county or counties to be in such a condition as aforesaid, they shall proceed to make their presentments as herein provided; but, if the said grand jury shall find such county or counties not to be in such a condition as aforesaid, they shall make return thereof into court, and the said judge shall thereupon adjourn said district court."

Mr. Thomas of Morgan, moved to lay the proposed amendment on the table, and the question being taken, it appeared there was no quorum voting; when,

On motion of Mr. McDowell,

A call of the House was ordered, and it appeared that the following members were absent, viz:

Messrs. Boyle, Buckley, Dana, Eads, Eddy. Harpole, Higgins, Huffman,