Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. On motion of Mr. Shumway, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to locate a certain State road therein named;" which was read the first time by the title, and Ordered to a second reading. Mr. Cross, introduced a bill for "An act to improvement of the breed of sheep;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Sherman, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by the title, and, On motion of Mr. Constant, Said bill was referred to the committee on Agriculture and Manufac tures. On motion of Mr. D'Wolf, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to incorporate Piasa Lodge, No. 27, (twenty-seven) of Free and Accepted Masons;" which was read the first time by the title, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. D'Wolf, The rule was again dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by the title, and Referred to the committee on Banks and Corporations. Mr. Hart introduced a bill for "An act to establish a State Road from Springfield to Alton;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Hart, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by the title, and Referred to a select committee of five. Ordered, That Messrs. Hart, Constant, Long, D'Wolf and Fry, be said committee. On motion of Mr. Skinner, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act authorizing executors and administrators from other States to prosecute suits in this State,' approved March 3, 1815;'" which was read the first time by the title, and Ordered to a second reading. Mr. Janney, introduced a bill for "An act to amend an act entitled 'Schools,' approved Feb. 26, 1845;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Janney, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by the title, and Referred to the committee on Education. On motion of Mr. Wilcox, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to incorporate Pekin Lodge, No. 29, of Free and Accepted Masons;" which was read the first time by the title. T On his further motion, The rule was again dispensed with, and the bill read the second time by the title, and Referred to the committee on Banks and Corporations. Mr. Morton, introduced a bill for "An act supplemental to an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the town of Jacksonville, and for other purposes,' approved Feb. 3, 1840;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Thomas of Morgan, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by the title. On motion of Mr. Morton, Said bill was referred to the committee on the Judiciary. On motion of Mr. Logan of Jackson, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to appoint a commissioner of Roads in the several counties in this State;" which was read a second time by the title, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Keynolds, The rule was again dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by the title, and On motion of Mr. Logan of Jackson, Referred to a select committee of five. Ordered, That Messrs. Logan of Jackson, Archer, Huffman, Eads and Randolph, be said committee. Mr. Kretsinger, introduced a bill for "An act to attach the county of Boone, to the seventh Judicial Circuit;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Kretsinger, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by the title, and said bill Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. On motion of Mr. Sherman, 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. On motion of Mr. Pickering, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce the following resolution, which was read and adopted: Whereas, for the greater convenience of members presenting new bills, and for the purpose of facilitating the business of the House; Resolved, That the business be called for from the counties in alphabetical order. On motion of Mr. Morris, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce the following bills, which were severally read the first and second time by their titles, and Referred to the committee on the Judiciary: A bill for "An act in relation to the State Debt;" A bill for "An act in relation to fines and forfeitures;" A bill for "An act in relation to fees;" A bill for "An act in relation to extending certain Roads." The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act entitled an act allowing Justices of the Peace to issue attachments on Sunday in certain cases;" which was read the first time by the title, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Shumway, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to relocate a certain strect;" which was read a second time by its title, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Starkweather, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act in relation to Records and Recorders;" which was read the first and second time by the title, and Referred to the committee on Finance. On motion of Mr. Skinner, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to authorize the refunding of the State Debt;" which was read the first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on Finance. On motion of Mr. Kinney, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate Aurora and Chicago Plank Road Company,' approved March 3, 1945;'" which was read the first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on Internal Improvements. On motion of Mr. Pickering, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to continue the charter of the Alton and Mt. Carmel Rail Road Company;" which was read the first and second times by the title. Mr. Pickering moved to refer said bill to the committee on Internal Improvements. Mr. Linder moved its reference to a select committee of five. The question was then taken on referring to the committee on Internal Improvements, and decided in the affirmative, On motion of Mr. Pickering, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act in relation to extending certain roads;" which was read a first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on Internal Improvements. On motion of Mr. Funkhouser, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to extend the boundary lines of Effingham county;" which was read the first and second times by the title, and Referred to a select committee, consisting of the members from the counties adjoining the county of Effingham. On motion of Mr. Austin, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to provide for the incorporation of townships;" which was read a first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. On motion of Mr. Bailey of Fulton, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to provide for fees of witnesses before Circuit Courts;" which was read the first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. On motion of Mr. McDowell, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to amend section seventy-one of the law concerning Schools;" which was read the first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on Education. On motion of Mr. Little of Fulton, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to incorporate the Canton Historical and Literary Association;" which was read a first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on Banks and Corporations. On motion of Mr. Little of Fulton, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a-bill for "An act to incorporate the town of Canion;" which was read the first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on Banks and Corporations. On motion of Mr. Eddy, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act to enable the administrator of John Hynes, late of Massac county, deceased, to join in certain Conveyances;" which was read the first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. On motion of Mr. Hick, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to submit the following preamble and resolution; which was read and adopted: WHEREAS, an act has recently passed the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, declaring the assent of Congress, that the several States admitted into the Union prior to the 24th of April, 1820, may impose a tax or taxes upon all lands sold by the United States, after the passage of said act, in said States, from and after the day of such sale: Provided, That said assent shall in no wise impair that provision of the compact with said States, which declares that all lands belonging to citizens of the United States, residing without the said States, shall never be taxed higher than lands belonging to persons residing therein. And whereas. some provision of law is necessary to enable this State to avail itself of the provisions of said act: Therefore, Resolved, That the committee on Finance be instructed to report a bill, amending the revenue law, so that this State may avail itself of the provisions of the act of Congress aforesaid. On motion of Mr. Stickney, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill, for "An act to incorporate the Alton and Shawneetown Rail Road Company" which was read the first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on Internal Improvements. On motion of Mr. Fry, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill, for "An act to repeal a certain act therein named, establishing a State road in Green county;" which was read the first and second times by the title, and Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. On motion of Mr. Glover, The ule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill, for "An act to vacate a part of the town plat of Morris, in Grundy county;" which was read the first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on Banks and Corporations. On motion of Mr. Glover, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill, for "An act for the benefit of Susan Duryea of Kendall county;" which was read the first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on Banks and Corporations. On motion of Mr. Glover, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill, for "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Rock River Bridge Company;" which was read the first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on State Roads. On motion of Mr. Glover, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill, for "An act establishing the county seat of Whiteside county;" which was read the first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on Counties. On motion of Mr. Stanley, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill, for "An act to legalize the assessment of property and collection of taxes in the county of Iroquois;" which was read the first time by the title, and Ord.red to a second reading. On his further motion, The rule was again dispensed with, and the bill read a 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 a third time by the title, and passed. Ordered, That the title be as aforesaid, and that the Clerk inform the Senate thereof, and ask their concurrence in its passage. On motion of Mr. Miner, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill to legalize certain sales in Jersey county;" which was read the first and second times by the title, and Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. |