Two o'clock, P. M. House met pursuant to adjournment. On motion of Mr. Cantrill, A Senate bill for "An act to amend an act, entitled 'An act concerning the Sangamon river,' approved March 3, 1845," was taken from the orders, read the first time by the title, and Ordered to a second reading. On his further motion, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read the second time; when, On motion of Mr. Turner, The bill was amended, by adding the following, as an additional section, viz: "That Cass county shall not be included in the foregoing bill, all laws to the contrary notwithstanding." On motion of Mr. Cantrill, The bill, as amended, was referred to the select committee to which was referred a bill introduced by him his morning, on the same subject. On motion of Mr. Starkweather, A Senate bill for "An act to improve the navigation of the Embarrass river," was taken from the orders. On his further motion, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read the first and second times by the title, and Referred to a select committee, to consist of the members from the counties of Cumberland, Coles, Jasper, Crawford and Lawrence. A message from the Senate, by Mr. Moore, their Secretary: Mr. Speaker: The Senate have concurred with the House of Representatives, in the passage of bills, entitled "An act to amend 'An act to locate a State road from Batavia, in Kane county, to David Bennett's, in Du Page county,' approved February 11th, 1845;" "An act to establish a ferry therein named;" "An act to legalize the survey of David Price's addition to the town of Russelville, Lawrence county, Illinois;" "An act for the relief of David Bloom;" "An act to incorporate the Oregon Bridge Company;" "An act to amend an act, entitled 'An act to incorporate the city of Peoria;"" "An act to attach the county of Boone to the seventh judicial circuit;" "An act to vacate a certain public street or alley, in Jones' addition to the town of Canton;" "An act relating to supervisors of roads and those liable to do road labor in Stephenson county;" "An act to vacate the town plat of Delavan, in Fulton county;" "An act supplemental to 'An act extending the limits of the fifth judicial circuit, and fixing the times of holding court therein;'" "An act to amend An act to incorporate the city of Alton,' approved July 10th, 1837;" "An act to amend 'An act to incorporate the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company;"" "An act for the benefit of the Canton election precinct, in Fulton county;" "An act to re-locate so much of the State road as lies between Worcester post office, in McDonough county, and the county line of Hancock cock county;" and "An act to amend the seventh section of a law concerning revenue, approved March 2, 1845;" The first of said bills having an amendment adopted by the Senate; in which they ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives. Mr. Glover moved that the House do now resolve itself into committee of the whole House, on the bill for "An act to provide for calling a convention to amend the constitution of this State." The question being taken on the motion, it appeared there was no quorum voting; when, On motion of Mr. Robeson of Woodford, A call of the House was ordered, When it appeared that the following members were absent, viz: Messrs. Bailey of Brown, Boyle, Enloe, Fry, Kretsinger, Linder, Logan of Jackson, Logan of Sangamon, and Stark. Pending the call, Mr. Thomas of Morgan, on leave, from the committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred a bill for "An act supplemental to an act, entitled 'An act to incorporate the town of Jacksonville, and for other purposes,' approved February 3, 1840," reported said bill back, without amendment, and recommended its passage. Ordered, That the bill be engrossed for a third reading. On motion of Mr. Thomas of Morgan, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read the third time, and passed. Ordered, That the title be as aforesaid, and that the Clerk ask the concurrence of Senate therein. Mr. Shumway, on leave, from the committee on Finance, to which was referred a bill for "An act to provide for the public printing by contract,” reported the same back, and asked to be discharged from the further consideration of the subject. Mr. Little of Fulton, moved to lay the bill on the table; and the question being taken, it was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, on the demand of Messrs. Thomas of Morgan, and Omelveny, as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Bailey of Brown, Bailey of Fulton, Barber, Boyakin, Casey, Cockle, Cunningham, Eads, Erwin, Funkhouser, Glover. Hansford, Harrington, Hart, Hayes, Hick, Higgins, Hodges, Janney, Johnston, Little of Fulton, Little of Will, McDowell, Marshall, Martin, Morris, O'Conner, Ozburn, Peirson, Prevo, Robeson of Woodford, Ruddle, Stanley, Starkweather, Sherman, Shumway, Slocumb, Stickney, Swing, Turner, Wallace,, White, Wynne and Mr. Speaker -44. Those who voted in the negative, are, Messrs. Archer, Blakeman, Bragg, Campbell, Cantrill, Caswell, Chapman, Constant, Creel, Cross, Cummings, Dana, Davis, Dawson, D'Wolf, Eddy, Enloe, Everett, Glenn, Gilmore, Griffith, Grubb, Harpole, Huffman, Kinney, Kretsinger, Logan of Jackson, Logan of Sangamon, Lukins, McConnel, McLain, Mann, Miller, Miner, Morrison of Hancock, Morrison of Monroe, Morton, Omelveny, Randolph, Remann, Reynolds, Robb, Robiason of Menard, Stark, Scehorn, Sims, Skinner, Smith, Stokes, Stookey, Tappan, Thomas of Bureau, Thomas of Morgan, Tucker, Wardlaw, Watson, West and Williams.-57. On motion of Mr. Reynolds, The bill was referred to the committee on the Judiciary. On motion of Mr. Everett, Further proceedings under the call were dispensed with. The question then recurring on the motion that the House resolve itself into committee of the Whole on the bill for "An act to provide for calling a convention to amend the constitution of this State," it was decided in the affirmative; Mr. Huffman in the chair. After some time spent therein, the committee rose, and the chairman reported that they had had said bill under consideration, had made some progress therein, and directed him to report the said bill back to the House. A message from the Senate, by Mr. Moore, their Secretary: Mr. Speaker: The Senate have concurred with the House of Representatives, in the passage of bills, entitled "An act for the relief of George Pasfield;" "An act to authorize Harley Ives to establish a ferry on the Mississippi river, at New Boston;" "An act authorizing the county commissioners of Iroquois to borrow money for certain purposes;" "An act to incorporate the German Catholic Beneficent Brothers' Society of Adams county;" "An act to amend 'An act making appropriations for the pay and expenses of the Illinois militia, called into service by the commander in chief, during the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-four, in force February 26th, 1845;'" and "An act making appropriations for the purposes therein specified." Mr. Glover moved that the House adjourn until to-morrow morning, at ten o'clock; and the question being taken, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, on the demand of Messrs. Linder and Erwin, as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Archer, Austin, Bailey of Fulton, Boyle, Bragg, Campbell, Caswell, Chapman, Cockle, Dana, Eads, Enloe, Everett, Gilmore, Glover, Grubb, Hansford, Hayes, Higgins, Huffman, Kinney, Little of Fulton, Littie of Will, Logan of Sangamon, Marshall, Miller, Morris, Morrison of Hancock, Morton, Omelveny, Peirson, Randolph, Robb, Robeson of Wood. ford, Robinson of Menard, Ruddle, Stark, Seehorn, Sherman, Skinner, Stickney, Swing, Thomas of Bureau, Tucker, Wallace, Wardlaw, Williams and Mr. Speaker.-48. Those who voted in the negative, are, Messrs. Barber, Blakeman, Boyakin, Cantrill, Casey, Constant, Creel, Cross, Cummings, Cunningham, Davis, Dawson, Eddy, Erwin, Funkhou ser, Griffith, Harrington, Hart, Hick, Janney, Johnston, Kretsinger, Linder, Logan of Jackson, Lukins, McDowell, Mann, Martin, Miner, Morri son of Monroc, O'Conner, Ozburn, Prevo, Remann, Reynolds, Shumway, Slocumb, Smith, Stokes, Stookey, Tappan, Thomas of Morgan, Turner and White-44. And then, The House adjourned until ten o'clock, to-morrow morning. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1847. House met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer, by Rev. Mr. Hale. On motion of Mr. Starkweather, The reading of yesterday's Journal was dispensed with. The vote taken some days since on refusing to order a bill for "An act to incorporate the Hainesville Steam Mill Company," to be engrossed for a third reading, was re-considered. On his further motion, The bill was referred to a select committee. Ordered, That Messrs. Starkweather, Tucker, and Kinney, be said committee. Mr. Reynolds presented the remonstrance of citizens of Gallatin county, against any division of said county; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on Counties. Mr. Robeson of Woodford, presented the petition of sundry citizens of Woodford county, praying for a part of Tazewell county to be added to Woodford county; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on Counties. Mr. Stark presented the petition of citizens of Hancock county praying for a portion of territory to be detached from Hancock county, and annexed to the county of Marquette; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on Counties. Mr. Gilmore presented the petition of sundry citizens, legal voters of New Boston precinc. in Mercer county, praying for an additional justice of the peace in said precinct; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Gilmore also presented the petition of Robert Keith praying for a charter to keep a ferry across the Mississippi at Keithburg, in Mercer county; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on State Roads. Mr. Stark presented the pay rolls of the fifty-ninth regiment, of Illinois militia; also the claims of John Wilson, and James Taylor, for expenses incurred in Hancock county; which, without reading, were, On his motion, Referred to the committee on Claims. Mr. Little of Will, presented the petition of sundry citizens of Will county, praying for a change of the revenue law, and for a restriction of the jurisdiction of justices of the peace; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on Finance. Mr. Harrington presented the petition of sundry citizens, legal voters of De Kalb county, praying for the location of a State road from Chicago to Galena; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on State Roads. On motion of Mr. Cunningham, The rule was dispensed with, and leave given him to introduce a bill for "An act for the relief John Hodges and William Clapp;" which was read the first and second times by the title, and referred to the committee on Claims. Mr. Tappan presented the petition of sundry citizen of Macoupin county, praying for the formation of a new county, from portions of Sangamon, Morgan, and Macoupin counties; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on Counties. Mr. Morton presented the remonstrance of sundry citizens of Morgan county, against any division of said county; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on Counties. Mr. Hart presented the remonstrance of sundry citizens of Macoupin county against any division of said county; which without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on Counties. On motion of Mr. O'Conner, The rule was dispensed with, and a Senate bill for "An act to pay John and Thomas Lonergan an amount that is honestly due them," was taken from the orders, twice read by the title, and Referred to the committee on Canal and Canal Lands. A bill for "An act to provide for calling a convention to amend the Constitution of this State," coming up for consideration, Mr. Boyakin moved to fill the blank in the first section, with the words, "first Monday in August next," when, On motion of Mr. Thomas of Morgan, A call of the House was ordered, and it appeared that the following members were absent, viz: Messrs. Austin, Eddy, Kretsinger, Morrison of Hancock, and Stickney. On motion of Mr. Johnston, Further proceedings under the call were dispensed with. Mr. Wallace moved to amend the bill by inserting in the blank in the first section, the "first Monday in August, 1848." Mr. Morris moved to lay the proposed amendments on the table. Mr. Skinner move to lay the bill and proposed amendments on the table. On motion of Mr. Linder, |