The bill from the House of Representatives entitled

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"An act to define the western boundary line of Adams county," Was read the third time, and

Passed.

On motion of Mr Owen,

The title was amended by inserting after the word "Adams," the words "Hancock, Warren, and Mercer," and by striking out "county" and inserting "counties" in lieu thereof.

Ordered, That the title be as a:nended, and that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives of the passage of said bill and ask their concurrence in the amendment of the Senate to the title thereof. The bill from the House of Representatives for

"An act supplemental to an act entitled an act to erect certain bridges," approved Jan. 22, 1831.

Was read the second time, and

On motion of Mr Owen,

Referred to a select committee.

Ordered, That Messrs. Owen, Butler, and Hackelton be that committee.

The bill from the House of Representatives for

"An act to amend an act to incorporate the inhabitants of such towns as may wish to be incorporated,"

Was read the second time, and

On motion of Mr Turney,

Laid on the table until the fourth day of July next.

Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.

The bill from the House of Representatives for,

"An act for the relief of the inhabitants of Township 10 in range number 9 in Gallatin county.

Was read the second time, and

On motion of Mr Gatewood,

Referred to the committee on the Judiciary,

The bill from the House of Representatives for,

"An act providing for the application of an unexpended balance in Gallatin county,"

Was read, and

Ordered, To a second reading.

On motion of Mr Gatewood,

The rule of the Senate was dispensed with and said bill was read a second time by its title, and

Referred to a select committee, of five.

ORDERED, That Messrs. Gatewood, Whiteside of Pope, Mills, Whiteside of Monroe, and Thomas, be that committee.

The bill from the House of Representatives for,

"An act to locate a State road from Mr Andersons bridge in Madison county, to B. Johnsons in Bond county,"

Was read, and

ORDERED, To a second reading.

On motion of Mr Edwards,

The rule of the Senate was dispensed with, and said bill was read a second time by its title, and

Ordered, To a third reading.

Mr Gatewood from the committee on the Judiciary to which was re ferred the bill for

"An act concerning the term of the Circuit Courts in this State," Reported the same back with an amendment,

Which was read, and

Concurred in.

Ordered, To be engrossed for a third reading as

The bill from the House of Representatives for

amended.

"An act for publishing and distributing the Reports of the Supreme Court of this State."

Was read, and

Ordered, To a second reading.

On motion of Mr Thomas,

The rule of the Senate was dispensed with and said bill was read a second time by its title and referred to the committee on the Judiciary. The bill from the House of Representatives for

"An act authorizing John W. Sullivan and George Green to build a toll Bridge across the little Wabash river."

Was read, and

ORDERED, To a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Mills.

The rule of the Senate was dispensed with, and said bill was read a second time by its title, and

On motion of Mr. Reilley,

Referred to a select committee.

Ordered, That Messrs. Reilly, Mills, and McLaughlin be that committee.

The bill from the House of Representatives for

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act for the organization and government of the militia of this State," in force July 2, 1833, Was read, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Lane,

The rule of the Senate was dispensed with, and said bill was read a second time by its title, and

Referred to a select committee.

Ordered, That Messrs. Lane, Maxwell, and Weatherford, be that committee.

Mr. Gatewood moved that the Senate adjourn until 7 o'clock P. M.
Which was not agreed to.

The bill from the House of Representatives for

"An act authorizing Robert Taylor, William Farmer, and Hugh Mc

Daniel to build a toll bridge across the Little Wabash river,"

Was read, and

ORDERED, To a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Mills,

The rule of the Senate was dispensed with and said bill was read a second time by its title, and

Referred to a select committee.

Ordered, That Messrs. Mills, McLaughlin, and Lane, be that committec.

The amendments of the House of Representatives to the bills of the following titles, viz:

"An act for a state road from McLeansboro' to Golconda, Pope county,"

"An act to incorporate the Galena rail road and transportation company,"

"An act to locate a state road from Enterprise in La Salle county to Knoxville in Knox county."

Were severally read, and

Concurred in.

Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.

The amendments of the House of Representatives to the bill for "An act to amend an act to incorporate the Alton and Wabash rail road Company."

Were read, and

On motion of Mr. Browning,

Laid on the table, together with said bill.

The amendments of the House of Representatives to the bill for "An act to amend an act entitled an act concerning public roads, ap proved January 18, 1836."

Were read, whereupon

Mr. Browning moved,

To amend said amendments by striking out the 14th section thereof, Which was decided in the negative.

The said amendments of the House were then concurred in.

Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.

A message from the House of Representatives by Mr Prickett their clerk.

MR. SPEAKER:

The House of Representatives have concurred with the Senate in the amendment to the amendment of the House of Representatives to the bill from the Senate entitled

"An act to protect the Canal lands against Trespassers."

They have receded from their amendments to the 7th and 10th sec tions of said bill,

They have concurred with the Senate in the adoption of the resolu

tion appointing the 1st day of March at 3 o'clock P. M. for the purpose of electing three fund Commissioners, and seven Commissioners for the Board of Public Works.

They have also concurred with the Senate in their amendments to the bill from the House of Representatives entitled

"An act to amend an act for the construction of the Illinois and Mich. igan Canal, approved 9th January, 1836."

And he withdrew.

On motion.

The Senate adjourned.

WEDNESDAY, March 1, 1837.

for

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Mr. Pruyne from the select committee to which was referred the bill

"An act to locate a certain state road and for other purposes."

Reported the same back with an amendment,

Which was read, and

Concurred in.

Ordered, To be engrossed for a third reading, as amended.

Mr Mills from the select committee to which was referred the bill

from the flouse of Representatives for

"An act authorizing Robert Taylor, William Parmer and Hugh McDaniel to build a toll bridge across the little Wabash river." Reported the same back with an amendment,

Which was read, and

Concurred in.

Ordered, To a third reading as amended.

On motion of Mr Vance,

The rule of the Senate was dispensed with, and said bill was read a third time by its title, and

Passed as amended.

On motion of Mr Mills,

The title was amended by striking out the name of "Taylor," and inserting that of "Toler" in lieu thereof.

Ordered, That the title be as amended and that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives of the passage of said bill and ask their concurrence in the amendments of the Senate thereto, and to the bill thereof.

Mr Allen of Greene from the select committee to which was referred the bill from the House of Representatives for

"An act to incorporate the Grafton and Carrollton Turnpike Compa- ny."

Reported the same back without amendment.

ORDERED, To a third reading as amended.

On motion of Mr Allen of Greene,

The rule of the Senate was dispensed with, and said bill was read a third time by its title, and

Passed.

Mr Noel from the select committee to which was referred the bill for

"An act to distribute the surplus revenue of this State, and for other purposes.

Reported the same back with sundry amendments,

Which were read, and

Concurred in.

Ordered, To be engrossed for a third reading as amended,

Mr Browning from the committee on the Judiciary to which was referred the petition of sundry citizens of Edgar county, in relation to common schools.

Reported the same back, and asked to be discharged from the farther consideration thereof.

Which was done.

Mr Craig from the select committee to which was referred the bill from the House of Representatives for

"An act for a state road from J. B. Seward's in Montgomery county to Bailey Taylor's in Macoupin county."

Reported the same back without amendment, and

On his motion,

Laid on the table.

Mr Noel from the select committee to which was referred the bill for

"An act appropriating the unappropriated proceeds of the Vermillion Saline lands, for the purposes therein named."

Reported the same back with an amendment,

Which was read, and

Concurred in.

Ordered, To be engrossed for a third reading as amended.

On motion of Mr Noel,

The rule of the Senate was dispensed with, and said bill was read the

third time by its title, and

Passed.

On motion of Mr. Noel,

The titile was so amended as to make it

"An act to distribute the avails of Saline lands."

Ordered, That the title be as amended, and that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives of the passage of said bill, and ask their concurrence therein.