Ayes 17, Noes 22. Those voting in the affirmative, are Messrs. Allen of Greene, Borough, Craig, Hackelton, Hacker, Herndon, Maxwell, Murray, Noel, Parker, Parrish, Pruyne, Stadden, Turney, Weatherford, Wight, and Wood. In the negative, Messrs. Allen of McLean, Browning, Butler, Edwards, Fletcher, Gatewood, Hamlin, Lane, McLaughlin, Mills, Mitchell, Orear, Owen, Reilley, Ross, Servant, Thomas, Vance, Warren, Whiteside of Monroe, Whiteside of Pope, and Mr. Speaker. On motion of Mr. Hacker, Said resolution was further amended by adding thereto the following words, viz: "And that said committee enquire whether the Bank has loaned money at a rate of interest higher than allowed by their charter." The ayes and noes being called for on this question, Messrs. Allen of Greene, Allen of McLean, Borough, Browning, Craig, Hackelton, Hacker, Hamlin, Herndon, Maxwell, Murray, Noel, Owen, Parker, Parrish, Pruyne, Reilley, Ross, Servant, Stadden, Thomas, Turney, Weatherford, and Wood-24. In the negative, Messrs. Butler, Edwards, Fletcher, Gatewood, Lane, McLaughlin, Mills, Mitchell, Orear, Vance, Warren, Whiteside of Monroe, Whiteside of Pope, Wight, and Mr. Speaker-15. Mr. Whiteside of Monroe moved the adoption of the previous question, Which was accordingly put, viz: "Shall the main question be now put?" And decided in the affirmative. And thereupon The question was put upon the adoption of the resolution as amended, And decided in the affirmative, Ayes 27, Noes 12. Those voting in the affirmative, are Messrs. Allen of McLean, Borough, Browning, Butler, Craig, Edwards, Fletcher, Gatewood, Hackelton, Hamlin, Mc Laughlin, Murray, Orear, Owen, Parrish, Pruyne, Reilley, Ross, Servant, Stadden, Thomas, Warren, Whiteside of Monroe, Whiteside of Pope, Wight, Wood, and Mr. Speaker. 'In the negative, Messrs. Allen of Greene, Hacker, Herndon, Lane, Maxwell, Mills, Mitchell, Noel, Parker, Turney, Vance, and Weather ford. Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives of the adoption of the said resolution and ask their concurrence therein. The engrossed bill, entitled "An act to incorporate the town of Lynnville, and creating à Justice district," Was read a third time, and On motion of Mr. Owen, Amended by adding the following section, viz: "That the provisions of the first section of this act shall be extended in all respects to the inhabitants of the towns of Warsaw and Carthage in the county of Hancock." The question then recurring upon the passage of said bill as amended, It was decided in the affirmative. On motion of Mr. Thomas, The title of the aforesaid bill was amended by striking out the words "Town of Lynnville, and creating a justice district," And inserting in lieu thereof the words "Towns therein named, and for other purposes." Ordered, That the title of said bill be as amended, and that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence in the passage of said bill. A message from the House of Representatives, By Mr. Prickett, their clerk. Mr. SPEAKER: The House of Representatives have passed a bill of the following title, viz: "An act for the relief of Charles J. Weed," In the passage of which they ask the concurrence of the Senate. And he withdrew. The engrossed bills of the following titles, viz: "An act to vacate part of a state road therein named;" and "An act to locate a state road from Atlas, in Pike county, to the south line of Adams county;" Were severally read a third time and passed, Ordered, That the titles of said bills be as aforesaid, And that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives of the passage of said bills, and ask their concurrence therein. The engrossed bill, entitled "An act for the safe keeping of runaway slaves and servants," Was read a third time. Mr. Browning moved to lay said bill on the table, The question then recurring on the passage of said bill, Ayes 19, Noes 17. Those voting in the affirmative, are Messrs. Craig, Gatewood, Hacker, Herndon, Lane, Maxwell, Mitchell, Parrish, Pruyne, Reilley, Ross, Servant, Stadden, Vance, Warren, Whiteside of Pope, Wight, Wood, and Mr. Speaker. In the negative, Messrs. Allen of Greene, Borough, Browning, Butler, Edwards, Fletcher, Hackelton, Hamlin, McLaughlin, Mills, Murray, Orear, Owen, Parker, Thomas, Turney, Weatherford and Whiteside of Monroe. On motion of Mr. Servant, Mr. Bond had leave of absence until Tuesday next. On motion, The Senate adjourned until 2 o'clock, P. M. 2 O'CLOCK, P. M. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. On motion of Mr. Parrish, The vote taken upon the passage of the engrossed bill entitled, "An act for the safe keeping of runaway slaves and servants," Was re-considered. Thereupon, On motion of Mr. Hacker, The said bill was referred to a select committee. Ordered, That Messrs. Hacker, Parish, Herndon, Ross, and Reiley be that committee. The bill entitled "An act prohibiting the circulation of small bank notes," was read a second time; and, on motion of Mr. Pruyne, referred to a select committee. Ordered, That Messis. Pruyne, Thomas, and Reilley, be that committee. On motion of Mr. Fletcher, the engrossed bill, heretofore laid on the table, for building a Recorder and Clerk's office in the county of Sangamo, was taken up and passed. Ordered, That the title be as aforesaid, and that the secretary inform the House of Representatives of the passage of said bill, and ask their concurrence therein. On motion of Mr. Edwards, the bill entitled "An act to relocate the State Penitentiary, heretofore laid on the table was taken up, whereupon Mr. Edwards moved to amend said bill as follows, viz: strike out the 2nd section, and insert the following in lieu thereof, viz: "It shall be the duty of the said inspectors to procure, upon the best terms for the state, either by donation or purchase, a suitable location for the said penitentiary; and when the said location shall be made, the said inspectors shall report the same to the governor, who shall thereupon appoint three disinterested persons, not residing or holding property in or near said town of Alton, to examine the said location and report to him; and should said report be in favor of said location, the governor shall notify the inspectors thereof, and the said location shall be surveyed, and a plat thereof, together with the report aforesaid, returned to and filed in the office of the Secretary of State." And in section 4, in the 12th line, between the word 'provided' and the word 'that,' insert the following, viz: That a lot most suitable for a warehouse, shall be reserved for the use of the state, for penitentiary purposes, and" Mr. Thomas moved to amend the proposed amendment in the 2nd section, by striking out the words 'either by donation or,' before the word 'purchase,' which was not agreed to. The question then recurring upon the adoption of the amendment proposed by Mr. Edwards, it was decided in the affirmative; and Mr. Gatewood moved to lay said bill on the table, which was not agreed to. Ordered, That said bill be engrossed and read a third time. The bills entitled "An act to locate a state road therein named;" and "An act to incorporate the Pike county Mutual Fire Insurance Company," Were severally read a second time, and Ordered To be engrossed for a third reading. The bill entitled "An act to locate a state road from opposite of Clarksville, at the ferry in Calhoun county to intersect the state road near Pittsfied, in Pike county," was read a second time, and On motion of Mr. Allen, of Greene referred to a select committee. Ordered, That Messrs. Allen, of Greene, Ross, and Borrough be that committee. The bill entitled "An act fixing the salaries of the circuit judges," Was read a second time, and On motion of Mr. Hacker, referred to a select committee. Ordered, That Messrs. Hacker, Gatewood, and Wight be that committee. The bill entitled "An act to authorize Lyman Wooster and Asher Holmes to build a mill dam across the Kankakee river," Was read a second time, and On motion of Mr. Pruyne, amended by adding the following section, viz: "SEC. 2. The said dam shall be constructed in such a manner as will afford a free passage to all boats and rafts upon said river, and for a failure to comply with the provisions of this section, the privileges granted by this act are hereby repealed." Ordered, That said bill be engrossed as amended, and read a third time. The bill entitled "An act to amend an act regulating the salaries, fees, and compensation of the several offices and persons therein mentioned-approved February 19, 1837," Was read a second time, and On motion of Mr. Hamlin, Referred to a select committee. Ordered, That Messrs. Hamlin, Weatherford, and Vance be that committee. The resolution introduced on yesterday by Mr. Parker, instructing the judiciary committee to inquire into the expediency of amending the law in relation to justices of the peace, &c. Was taken up, whereupon The question being put upon its adoption, It was decided in the negative. The resolution introduced by Mr. Reilly on yesterday, and laid on the table, relative to the adjournment of the two houses on the 26th of February next, &c. Was taken up, and On motion of Mr. Hacker, Again laid on the table. The resolutions in relation to public moneys, which were introduced by Mr. Gatewood on yesterday, Were taken up, and On motion of Mr. Servant, |