On motion of Mr. Boal, The reading was dispensed with, and the petition. On motion of Mr. Markley, The further call of the Senate was dispensed with. The order of business was suspended, and the resolution of the Senate relative to the election of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and a State's Attorney for the third judicial circuit, as amended by the House of Representatives, was taken up, read, and concurred in. Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof. Senate bills, on their third reading: "An act to amend chapter 93 of the Revised Statutes, entitled 'Roads,'" was read a third time, And the question being put, "shall the bill pass?" it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Coudy, Dennis, Denny, Dougherty, Dunlap, Harris, Henry, Judd, Kilpatrick, Leviston, McMillan, McRoberts, Matteson, Miller, Reddick, Sanger, Smith, Stephenson, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren and Wilcox-24. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly and Markley-5. Mr. Miller, from the committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as correctly enrolled, and this day laid before the Council of Revision, "An act to incorporate Jubilee College." Senate bills, entitled, "An act to amend chapter 48 of the Revised Statutes, entitled Habeas Corpus;"" and "An act to provide for forfeited recognizances;" were severally read a third time and passed. Ordered, That the titles of said bills be respectively as aforesaid, and that the Secretary ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives in their passage. The resolution offered by Mr. Powers, instructing the committee on the Judiciary to inquire into the expediency of amending sections 44 and 47 of chapter 59 of Revised Laws, &c. coming up, was read and adopted. Mr Cavarly, from the committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to limit the jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace," reported the same back, and recommended its rejection. Mr. Boal moved a call of the Senate, which call proceeded, and was On motion of Mr. Sweat, Dispensed with. The question being upon ordering the bill, entitled "An act to limit the jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace," to be engrossed for a third reading. Mr. Davis of Hancock, moved to lay the bill on the table until the fourth day of July next. The question being then taken thercon, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: I Those voting in the affirmative are, Messrs. Allison, Boal, Davis of Hancock, Denny, Dougherty, Edwards, Gillespie, Henry, Judd, Killpatrick, McRoberts, Matteson, Miller, Noble, Reddick, Sanger, Sweat, Webb and Wilcox-19. Those voting in the negative, arc, Messrs. Allen, Brown, Catlin Cavarly, Coudy, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Dunlap, Hanson, Harris, Leviston, McMillan, Markley, Morrison, Smith, Stephenson, Sutphin and Warren-18. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald, their Clerk: Mr. Speaker: I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives are now ready to receive them in the Hall of Representa tives, to proceed, in pursuance of a joint resolution, to the election of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the Hon. Walter B. Scates; and, also, a Prosecuting Attorney for the third judicial circuit: Whereupon, The Senate, preceded by their Speaker, proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives; and the two Houses then proceeded to the elec tion of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, by joint ballot, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the Hon. Walter B. Scates; and, also, to the election of a State's Attorney for the third judicial cir cuit. Mr. Allen, of the Senate, nominated WILLIAM A. DENNING, for the of fice of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Mr. Denny, of the Senate, nominated DAVID J. BAKER, for the same office. Mr. Cavarly, of the Senate, and Mr. Boyakin, of the House of Representatives, were appointed tellers; and the votes being counted, stood thus: For William A. Denning, David J. Baker, 99 32 9 1 The Speaker of the House of Representatives declared William A. Denning duly elected an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the Hon. Walter B. Scates. Mr. Cunningham, of the House of Representatives, nominated SAMUEL S. MARSHALL, for State's Attorney of the third judicial circuit. On motion of Mr. Allen, of the Senate, The election proceeded by acclamation; and, The question being taken upon the clection of Mr. Marshall, it was unanimously decided in the affirmative. The Speaker of the House of Representatives then declared Samuel S. Marshall to be duly elected State's Attorney for the third judicial circuit; and, thereupon, The Senate returned to their Chamber; and, Da motion, Adjourned. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1847. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. Prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Bergen. 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 bills, entitled "An act to correct and legalize the census of Tazewell county," and “An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Illinois river." The House of Representatives refuse to recede from their amendment to the first section of the bill, for "An act providing for holding a special term of the Circuit Court in Massac county." They recede from their amendment to the fourth section. They refuse to recede from their amendments to the fifth and sixth sections of the bill. The House concur with the Senate in the adoption of a resolution, providing for the appointment of a joint select committee to examine the claim of Michael Kennedy; and have appointed Messrs. Little of Will, Martin, Barber, Logan of Sangamon, and Eddy, the committee on their = part. The House have passed a bill, for "An act allowing persons arrested on criminal charges to remove the place of examination, as therein provided;" in which they ask the concurrence of the Senate. し The House have ordered the printing of three thousand copies of a report from the committee on Canal and Canal Lands, relative to the improvement of the navigation of the Illinois river. On motion of Mr. Sanger, The vote taken on laying on the table, until the fourth day of July next, the bill, entitled "An act to limit the jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace," was reconsidered; and, On motion of Mr. Markley, The bill was referred to a select committee of five. Ordered, That Messrs. Markley, Warren, Allen, Gillespie, and Davis of Massac, be such committee, Mr. Miller presented the petition of upwards of 200 citizens of the counties of Winnebago, Ogle, and La Salle, for a State road from Rockford to Ottawa. On motion of Mr. Miller, The reading was dispensed with, and the petition Referred to the committee on Public Roads. Mr. Harris presented the petition of the County Commissioners of Macoupin county, asking permission to appropriate certain funds in their possession. On motion of Mr. Harris, The reading was dispensed with, and the petition Mr. Miller presented the petition of citizens of Rockford, for change of streets therein named. On motion of Mr. Miller, The reading was dispensed with, and the petition Mr. Sweat presented the petition of William and A. Hale, to vacate the town plat of Kickapoo Mills, in the county of Peɔria. On motion of Mr. Sweat, The reading was dispensed with, and the petitions Mr. Reddick presented the petition of George Scott and 26 others, praying that a part of La Salle county be attached to Putnam county. On motion of Mr. Reddick, The reading was dispensed with, and the petition On motion of Mr. Killpatrick, The order of business was suspended, and the rule having been dispensed with, without objection, on his further motion, Resolved, That the following be added to the rules of the Senate: Rule 28. That the Senate Chamber be at all times subject to the control of the Speaker of this body, whenever the same is not required for the purposes of legislative business. A message from the Governor, by H. S. Cooley, Secretary of State: Mr. Speaker: I am directed by the Governor to lay before the Senate a communication in writing. Mr. Miller, from the committee on the Judiciary, which had been instructed by resolution to inquire into the expediency of fixing a standard weight for coal, reported a bill, entitled "An act for fixing the standard weight of coal;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. Mr. McRoberts, from the committee on Finance, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to amend the tenth section of the eighteenth chapter of the Revised Statutes," reported the same back, and recommended its rejection. Mr. Cavarly moved to lay the bill on the table until the fourth day of July next. The question being then taken thereon, it was decided in the affirma. tive, by yens and nays, as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allison, Boal, Brown, Cavarly, Coudy, Davis of Massac, Denny, Edward, Gillespie, Hanson, Harris, Henry, Judd, Killpatrick, Leviston, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller, Noble, Powers, Reddick, Sanger, Smith, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren, Webb and Wilcox-30. Those who voted in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Catlin, Constable, Davis of Hancock, Dennis, Dougherty and Stephenson-7. Mr. Henry, from the Commitee on Finance, to which was referred the bill. entitled “An act to amend the seventh section of the eighty-ninth chapter of the Revised Statutes," reported the same back, and recommended its reject.on. The question being then taken on ordering the bill to be engrossed for a third reading, it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Cavarly, from the committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the resolution relating to Edward Bouncy, reported the same back, and asked to be discharged from its further consideration. The committee were thereupon accordingly discharged; and, On motion of Mr. Davis of Hancock, The resolution was laid on the table. Mr. Cavarly, from the committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to define the practice in relation to the fees of officers," reported the same back, with an amendment, which was concurred in. On motion, The Senate adjourned until 2 o'clock, P. M. TWO O'CLOCK, P. M. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. The question pending at the adjournment, was on ordering to be engrossed for a third reading the bill, entitled "An act to define the practice in relation to the fees of officers." On motion of Mr. Webb, The bill was amended, by striking out the word "final," in the first scction. The question being then taken on ordering the bill to be engrossed for a third reading, it was decided in the negative. Mr. Wilcox, from the committee on Finance, to which was referred the Honse bill, entitled "An act rélative to assessment of taxes in St. Clair county," reported the same back, without amendment. On motion of Mr. Catlin, The bill was laid on the table. Mr. Cavarly, from the committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the petition of Henry Sharp, et. al., praying for an act to authorize an exccutor to make a deed, reported the same back, and asked to be discharged from the further consideration of the subject. The committee was thereupon accordingly discharged, and the petition, On motion of Mr. Cavarly, Laid on the table. Mr. Sanger, from the select committee, to which was referred the petition of 129 citizens of Galena, reported the same back, with a bill, entitled "An act to exempt firemen, in the city of Galena, from serving as Jurors;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Sanger, 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. Sanger, The rule was further dispensed with, and the bill read a third time by its title, and passed. |