On motion of Mr. Snyder, The rule was suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Mr. Paine, on leave, introduced a bill for "An act to amend the charter of the Illinois Liberal Institute ;" which was read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Paine, The rule was suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Mr. Logan, on leave, introduced a bill for "An act to repeal an act entitled 'an act to probibit the retailing of intoxicating drinks ;'" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Logan, The rule was suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Mr. Sterrett, on leave, introduced a bill for an act entitled "An act for the relief of Noah Minicks ;" which was read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Sterrett, The rule was suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Mr. Enoch introduced a bill for an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Union Cemetery Association ;" which was read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Enoch, The rule was suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Referred to the committee on banks and corporations. Mr. Sterrett, on leave, introduced a bill for an act entitled "An act to vacate certain streets therein named ;" which was read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Sterrett, The rule was suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Mr. Wilmarth, on leave, introduced a bill for an act entitled "An act to grant a pre-emption right to Charles H. Babcock;" which was read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Wilmarth, The rule was suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Mr. Denio, on leave, introduced a bill for an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Galena and Southern Wisconsin Railroad company;" which was read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Denio, The rule was suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Mr. Blodgett, on leave, introduced a bill for an act entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad company;'" which was read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Blodgett, The rule was suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Mr. Paine, on leave, introduced a bill for "An act to incorporate the Monmouth and Northern Mississippi Railroad Company;" which was read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Paine, The rule was suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Mr. Enoch, on leave, introduced a bill for "An act to amend an act entitled 'an act to prohibit the selling of intoxicating drinks,' approved February 1, 1851;" which was read a first time, and On the question, "Shall the bill be read a second time ?" it was decided in the negative. On motion of Mr. Snyder, Resolved, That the ex-governor, judges of the supreme court, members and ex-members of congress, and ex-members of the legislature be privileged to take seats within the bar of the House. On motion of Mr. Sloan, Resolved, That the joint resolution of the Senate, in relation to committee rooms in the capitol, be now taken up. The resolution of the Senate was then agreed to. On motion of Mr. Miller, The House adjourned until to-morrow morning, at 10 o'clock. THURSDAY, JANUARY 6th, 1853. House met, pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Dresser. The journal of yesterday was read and approved. A message from the Senate, by Mr. Palmer, a senator. Mr. Speaker: I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has passed a bill with the following title: "An act to authorize the purchase of law books for the libraries of the supreme court." In the passage of which I am further directed respectfully to ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives. Mr. W. D. Watson, member from the county of Coles, and Mr. Thomas Winstanley, member from the county of Monroe, severally appeared, were qualified, and took their seats. The Speaker laid before the House a report of the treasurer of the state. Laid on the table, and 8,000 copies ordered to be printed for the use of the House. The Speaker laid before the House a revenue bill, prepared by the auditor of public accounts, under instructions from the last session of the legislature; which was referred to the committee on finance. A message from the Senate, by Mr. Palmer, a senator. Mr. Speaker: I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has passed bills of the following titles: "An act to amend the city charter of the city of Quincy;" "An act to locate a state road therein named ;" "An act to attach certain townships therein named, for school purposes." In the passage of which I am directed respectfully to ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives. The Speaker announced the following as the select committee on the subject of the "Maine liquor law," authorized by a resolution of the House: Messrs. Cullom, Logan, Snyder, Sterrett, Brown of Sangamon, Sutphin, Narramore, Miller and King. On motion of Mr. Sibley, Resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring herein, That a committee of seven on the part of the House, and four on the part of the Senate, be appointed for the purpose of apportioning the state into senatorial and representative districts, under the census of 1850, pursuant to the provision of the constitution, and that they report by bill or otherwise. Mr. Potter of Ogle presented the petition of sundry citizens of Ogle county, praying for the enactment of a law similar to the Maine liquor law. Referred to the special committee on that subject. Mr. Potter of La Salle presented a petition praying for the enactment of the Maine law. Referred to the special committee on that subject. Mr. Matthews presented a petition of sundry citizens of Kendall county, praying for the enactment of the Maine law Referred to the special committee on that subject. Mr. Phillips presented the petition of sundry citizens of Washington county, praying for the enactment of the Maine law. Referred to the the special committee on that subject. Mr. Snyder presented a petition of sundry citizens of St. Clair county, praying for the repeal of the present liquor law, and the re-establishment of the li cense law. Referred to the special committee on the Maine liquor law. Mr. Nixon presented a petition in favor of the Maine liquor law. Referred to the committee on the Maine liquor law. Mr. Pitman presented a petition of sundry citizens of Adams county, for the repeal of the present liquor law, and for the re-enactment of the license law. Referred to the committee on the Maine liquor law. Mr. Watson presented a petition of citizens, ladies, and minors of the age of 14 and upwards, of the counties of Montgomery, Christian and Fayette, praying for the enactment of the Maine law. Referred to the special committee on that subject. Mr. Ramsey presented a petition of sundry citizens of Marshall county, praying the enactment of the Maine law. Referred to the special committee on that subject. The Speaker presented a petition of sundry citizens of Peoria county, praying for the repeal of the present liquor law, and the re-enactment of the license law. Referred to the special committee on that subject. On motion of Mr. Starbuck, Resolved, That all petitions having reference to the sale of intoxicating drinks be referred to the committee on the Maine liquor law. Mr. Johnson presented a petition of citizens of the state of Illinois, praying for the passage of an act to change the name of Mary Ann Burns. Referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Brown of Sangamon presented the memorial of Russell H. Nevins, of New York, praying for relief. Referred to the committee on finance. Mr. Narramore presented the petition of Jacob Donehower and others, citizens of Stephenson county, praying for the construction of a dam across Picka tonic river. Referred to the committee on internal improvements. Mr. Denio offered the following resolution: Resolved, That fifty copies of the report on the insane asylum be distributed to each of the commissioners appointed by the last legislature to examine into the management of the state institutions at Jacksonville, Which resolution was lost. Mr. Logan offered the following resolution: Resolved. That the committee on the judiciary be instructed to report a bill to effectually prevent the immigration of free negroes into this state, under the article of the constitution requiring the legislature to pass such a law. Mr. Paine moved to lay the resolution on the table. It was decided in the negative, {es, Those voting in the affirmative are, Nays, 14 55 The question then being upon the adoption of the resolution, it was carried; and, On motion of Mr. Moulton, Referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Sibley offered the following resolution: Resolved, That hereafter all petitions may be presented to the clerk of the House, and referred to the appropriate committee, without any action by the House; the member offering the same designating thereon the committee to which he desires the reference. Which resolution was lost. Mr. Cochran offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the committee on education be requested to inquire into the expediency of so amending the school law as to authorize school directors to determine what number of branches teachers in their districts shall be qualified to teach to entitle them to the benefit of the school fund. Referred to the committee on education. Mr. Miller offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the committee on the judiciary be instructed to report a bill to extend to justices of the peace jurisdiction in actions of replevin, in all cases where the property claimed does not exceed one hundred dollars in value. Referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Snyder offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the committee on education be instructed to inquire into the expediency of revising the school law. Referred to the committee on education. Mr. Mathews offered the following resolution: Whereas it is impossible for the members of this legislature to procure comfortable lodging and board, and pay their ordinary expenses from the pay allowed them, be it, therefore, Resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring herein, That each member of this assembly be allowed the sum of fifty dollars for contingent expenses, and that the same be paid out of the contingent fund. Which resolution was lost. A message from the Senate, by Mr. Judd, a senator. Mr. Speaker: I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has passed a bill of the following title: "An act to authorize James Gray to establish a ferry across the Mississippi river. In the passage of which I am directed to respectfully ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives. On motion of Mr. Sibley, Senate bill for "An act to authorize James Gray to establish a ferry across the Mississippi river" was taken up, read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Sibley, The rule was suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and On motion of Mr. Sibley, Referred to the committee on banks and corporations. Mr. Russell, on leave, introduced a bill for "An act to amend an 'act to incorporate the Shawneetown and Equality Plank Road company,' approved June 21, 1852;" which was read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Russell, The rule was suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and On motion of Mr. Russell, Referred to the committee on banks and corporations. Mr. Pitman, on leave, introduced a bill for "An act for the relief of Sarah B. Prentice ;" which was read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Pitman, The rule was suspended, he bill read a second time, by its title, and Mr. Sibley, on leave, introduced a bill for "An act more effectually to incorporate the Hamilton Mill Company ;" which was read a first time, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Sibley, The rule was suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Mr. Hodges, on leave, introduced a bill for "An act to amend chapter 57 of the Revised Statutes, entitled 'Judgments and Executions ;"" which was read a first time, and |