SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1847. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker laid before the Senate a communication from the Auditor of Public Accounts, in reply to a resolution of the Senate, relative to the sale of lands.forfeited to the State, and sold September, 1845; and, also, relating to compensation of clerks for services rendered therein; which was read, and On motion of Mr. Reddick, Referred to the committee on Finance. On motion, The Senate adjourned. . MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1847. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. . Mr. Judd, from the committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to amend chapter 48 of the Revised Statutes, entitled Habeas Corpus," reported the same back, without amendment, and recommended its passage, and the bill, was Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. Mr. Judd, from the committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to provide for forfeited recognizances," reported the same back, with an amendment. On motion of Mr. Gillespie, The amendment was amended, by adding "If both counties have incurred expenses and cost, then those expenses and costs are to be paid pro rata out of such fines and forfeitures," and the amendment as amended, was concurred in. Ordered, That the bill as amended, be engrossed for a third reading. Mr. Allen, from the committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to amend chapter 93 of the Revised Statutes, entitled Roads," reported the same back, with an amendment, which was concurred in. The question being then taken on ordering the bill to be engrossed for a third reading, as amended, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Constable, Coudy, Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Denny, Dougherty, Dunlap, Edwards, Gillespie, Hanson, Harris, Henry, Judd, Killpatrick, Leviston, McMillan, McRoberts, Matteson, Miller, Morrison, Reddick, Sanger, Stephenson, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren, Webb and Wilcox-31. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Boal, Brown, Catlin, Markley, Noble and Powers-6. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald, their Clerk: Mr. Speaker: The House of Representatives have concurred with the Senate, in the passage of a bill for "An act for the assessment and collection of revenue for Hancock county, for 1845, 1846 and 1847," as amended by them; in which amendment, I am directed to ask the concurrence of the Senate. The House have also concurred with the Senate, in the adoption of their resolutions providing for appointment of a joint select committee to report a bill to apportion the representation in the General Assembly. Messrs. Boyakin, Hodges, Morton, Fry, Funkhouser, D'Wolf, Hays, Archer, Morris, Little of Fulton, Kretsinger, Cross, Little of Will, Sherman, Logan of Sangamon, Shumway, Cockle and Dana, are the committee on the part of the House. The House have passed a bill, in which they ask the concurrence of the Senate, entitled "An act to confer certain rights on Mary Ann Hick, and the heirs at law of William Hick, deceased." The House have adopted the accompanying preamble and resolution, instructing the Attorney General to bring suit against the representatives and securities of W. L. D. Ewing, deceased, late Auditor of Public Accounts; in the adoption of which I am directed to ask the concurrence of the Senate. The House have ordered the printing of 3000 copies of the Report of the Fund Commissioner, with the accompanying documents, for the use of the two Houses. Mr. Catlin offered for adoption the following resolution, which, under the rule, lies one day on the table: Resolved, That Thomas Quick be appointed assistant engrossing and enrolling clerk of the Senate. Mr. Harris offered for adoption the following resolution, which, under the rule, lies one day on the table: Resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring herein, That the Auditor of Public Accounts be hereby instructed to cause suits to be commenced upon the bonds of all delinquent collectors of revenue, in accordance with section thirty, chapter eighty-nine, of the Revised Statutes. The rule having been dispensed with, without objection, On motion of Mr. Matteson, Resolved, That the Auditor of Public Accounts be directed to report to the Senate the entire amount of warrants drawn and paid out for printing blanks for the different officers of State for the current two years past; and also, that the Finance committee be instructed to inquire into the expediency of letting to the lowest bidder all printing for the State, except the laws, journals and reports of the General Assembly. The rule having been dispensed with, without objection, On motion of Mr. Boal, Resolved, That the committee on the Penitentiary be instructed to inquire whether the arrangements for the accomodation of the sick prisoners are such as a proper regard to the health and lives of the convicts require; and also into the propriety of appropriating the building at present occupied by the family of the Warden, as a Hospital. Mr. Markley, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act to amend the eighty-ninth chapter of the Revised Statutes, concerning Revenue;” which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Markley, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Dunlap, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act to levee and make certain improvements on the Wabash river;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Stephenson, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on Incorporations. Mr. Matteson, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act to incorporate the Bloomingdale Cemetery Association;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Matteson, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. On motion of Mr. Matteson, The rule was further dispensed with, and the bill read a third time by its title, and passed. Ordered, That the title be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary inform the House of Reresentatives of its passage, and ask their concurrence therein. Mr. Wilcox, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act to lay out a State Road in the counties of Kane and DuPage;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Wilcox, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on Public Roads. Mr. Dunlap, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act for the incorporation of the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and to incorporate subordinate Lodges of the same order;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Dunlap, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on Incorporations. Mr. Noble, on leave, presented the petition of S, G. Patrick and others, praying that a tax may be imposed upon stallions for the improvement of the breed of horses; which was read, and On motion of Mr. Noble, Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Reddick, on leave, presented the petition of Aaron Gunn and others, praying for a law to restrain swine from running at large; which was read, and On motion of Mr. Constable, Referred to the committee on Military Affairs. Orders of the day: House of Representative bills on their third reading: "An act to authorize the County Commissioners of Jasper county to borrow money, and for other purposes;" and "An act to authorize the county of Alexander to borrow money;" were severally read a third time, and passed. Ordered, That the titles thereof be respectively as aforesaid, and that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives of the concurrence of the Senate in their passage. The matters contained in the message from the House of Representatives, were taken up. The bill entitled "An act to confer certain rights on Mary Ann Hick, and the heirs at law of William Hick;" was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Leviston, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on Incorporations. The resolution of the House of Representatives, relative to the late Auditor, was read, and On motion of Mr. Matteson, Referred to the committee on Finance. A message from the Council of Revision, by N. L. Hawley, Esq. their Secretary: Mr. Speaker: I am directed to say, that the Council of Revision has approved bills of the following titles: "An act to incorporate the Hardin County Mining Company;" "An act to authorize the building of two bridges across Fever river, in the city of Galena;" "An act to authorize District No. 1, T. 35, N. R. 10 E., to build a school house:" "An act concerning Wall street, in the town of Geneva;" "An act for the re-location of a street therein named;" "An act appointing Commissioners to make partition of the real estate of Stephen S. Collett, late of Vermilion county, Indiana, deceased;" "An act to authorize the County Commissioners' Court of Mercer county, to pay the Recorder of said county for services rendered;" "An act for the re-location of Van Ruren street, in Wilson's Addition to the town of Batavia." Senate bill, entitled "An act for the assessment and collection of revenue for Hancock county, for 1845, 1846, and 1847," as amended by the House of Representatives, was read. Mr. Dougherty moved to amend the amendment, by adding the following thereto: That nothing in this act shall be so construed, as to allow more than two years for the redemption of lands stricken off to the State of Illinois." The question being taken thereon, it was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, ⚫ Messrs. Allen, Allison, Brown, Cavarly, Dougherty, Edwards, Hanson, Harris, McMillan, Morrison, Powers, Smith, Stephenson, Warren and Wilcox-15. Those who voted in the negative, are, Messrs. Boal, Catlin, Constable, Davis of Hancock, Dennis, Denny, Dunlap, Henry, Killpatrick, Leviston, McRoberts, Miller, Noble, Reddick, Sanger, Sutphin and Sweat-17. Messrs. Coudy and Markley, were excused from voting on the questions pending. The question on concurring in the amendments made to the bill, by the House of Representatives, being then taken, it was decided by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allison, Boal, Davis of Hancock, Dennis, Denny, Henry, Killpatrick, Leviston, McRoberts, Miller, Powers, Sanger, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren and Wilcox-16. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Constable, Dougherty, Dunlap, Edwards, Hanson, Harris, McMillan, Morrison, Noble, Reddick, Smith and Stephenson-16. There being a tie, Mr. Speaker voted in the affirmative; so the amendments were concurred in. Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof. On motion, The Senate adjourned until 2 o'clock, P. M. TWO O'CLOCK, P. M. Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Mr. McRoberts moved a call of the Senate. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald, their Clerk: Mr. Speaker: The House of Representatives have concurred with the Senate, in the adoption of their resolution, providing for the election of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the Hon. Walter B. Scates; and, also, a Prosecuting Attorney for the third Judicial Circuit, as amended by the House. The House amend by striking out "Saturday, 16th," and insert, "Monday, this day, the 18tli, at 4 o'clock, P. M." In which amendment, I am directed to ask the concurrence of the Senate. Pending the call of the Senate, Mr. Boal, on leave, presented the petition of citizens of Marshall county, praying for provision for the moral and religious instruction of the convicts in the State Penitentiary. |