Orders of the day: Senate bills on their third reading: Bills, entitled "An act to amend the seventh section of the eighty-ninth chapter of the Revised Statutes;" "An act to lay out a State road in the counties of Du Page and Kane," and "An act for fixing the standard weight of coal," Were severally read a third time, and passed. The bill, entitled "An act relative to the guardians of non-resident minor heirs," was read the third time; and, The question being put, "Shall the bill pass?" it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Coudy, Dennis, Denny, Edwards, Gillespie, Hanson, Harris, Houston, Judd, Killpatrick, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Miller, Noble, Powers, Reddick, Sanger, Stevenson, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren, Webb and Wilcox-30. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Constable, Davis of Massac, Dougherty, Dunlap, Henry, Leviston and Smith-7. 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. 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. On motion of Mr. Edwards, The vote taken upon the motion to lay on the table, until the fourth of July next, the bill from the House of Representatives, entitled "An act allowing persons arrested on criminal charges to remove the place of examination, as therein provided," was re-considered. Mr. Constable moved that the bill be referred to the committee on the Judiciary. 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 the motion of reference to the committee on the Judiciary, of the bill entitled "An act allowing persons arrested on criminal charges to remove the place of examination, as therein provided;" and The question recurring thereon, it was decided in the affirmative. The bill, entitled "An act to amend chapter sixteen of the Revised Statutes of this State," was read a third time and passed. Ordered, that the title thereof be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. House bill, entitled "An act to amend 'An act in relation to the State Library,' was read a third time, and passed. Ordered, That the title thereof be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof. House bill, entitled "An act for holding a special term of court in the county of McHenry," was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Judd, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on the Judiciary; and, "An act to establish District Courts in the State of Illinois," was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Constable, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. The Speaker laid before the Senate a communication from the Governor; which was read, as follows: To the Hon. the Speaker of the Senate: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Springfield, January 21, 1847. SIR: I have the honor to lay before the Senate the report of the Superintendent of Common Schools. Very respectfully, &c. AUG. C. FRENCH. On motion of Mr. Constable, The report and accompanying documents were referred to the commit. tee on School Lands and Education. On motion of Mr. Catlin, The bill of the House of Representatives, entitled "An act in relation to the assessment of taxes in St. Clair county," was taken from the table, and Referred to a select committee. Ordered, That Messrs. Catlin, Dennis and Gillespie, be such committee. The Speaker announced a communication from the Governor, on executive business. On motion of Mr. Warren, The same was acted upon with open doors, and read as follows: To the Senate: DEPARTMENT OF STATE, I nominate Charles Oakley, Canal Trustee of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, on the part of the State of Illinois. AUGUSTUS C. FRENCH. Mr. Constable moved to refer the communication from the Governor to the committee on the Judiciary; which motion, The Chair decided not to be in order. K From which decision of the Chair, Mr. Constable appealed. The question being then taken, "Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate," it was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Mr. Reddick-1. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Constable, Coudy, Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Denny, Dougherty, Dunlap, Edwards, Gillespie, Hanson, Harris, Henry, Houston, Judd, Kill patrick, Leviston, M'Millan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller, Noble, Powers, Sanger, Smith, Stephenson, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren, Webb and Wilcox-38. Mr. Dougherty moved to adjourn; and, The question being taken thereon, it was decided in the negative. The question being then taken on referring the communication to the committee on the Judiciary, it was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allison, Catlin, Cavarly, Constable, Coudy, Denny, Dougherty, Edwards, Gillespie, Hanson, Harris, Houston, Judd, Killpatrick, McMillan, Miller, Smith and Webb-18. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Boal, Brown, Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Dunlap, Henry, Leviston, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Noble, Powers, Reddick, Sanger, Stephenson, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren and Wilcox-21. Mr. Warren moved that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Constable moved to lay the motion on the table; and, The question being taken on laying on the table, it was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Cavarly, Constable, Coudy, Denny, Edwards, Gillespie, Hanson, Judd, Killpatrick and Webb-10. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Catlin, Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Dougherty, Dunlap, Harris, Henry, Houston, Leviston, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller, Noble, Powers, Reddick, Sanger, Sinith, Stephenson, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren and Wilcox-29. Mr. Gillespie moved that the communication be referred to the committee on Canal and Canal Lands. Mr. McRoberts moved the previous question. Mr. Constable moved that the motion for the previous question be laid on the table. The question being then taken thereon, it was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Catlin, Cavarly, Constable, Coudy, Denny, Edwards, Gillesp ie Hanson, Harris, Killpatrick, Miller and Webb-12. Those who voted in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Dougherty, Dunlap, Henry, Houston, Judd, Leviston, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Noble, Powers, Reddick, Sanger, Smith, Stephenson, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren and Wilcox-27. Mr. Constable moved that the Snate adjourn; and, The question being taken thereon, it was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Catlin, Cavarly, Constable, Coudy, Denny, Gillespie, Hanson, Killpatrick and Webb-9. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Dougherty, Dunlap, Edwards, Harris, Henry, Houston, Judd, Leviston, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller, Noble, Powers, Reddick, Sanger, Stephenson, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren and Webb-29. The question being taken, "Shall the main question be now put?" it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Coudy, Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Dougherty, Dunlap, Henry, Houston, Leviston, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Noble, Powers, Reddick, Sanger, Smith, Stephenson, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren and Wilcox-27. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Catlin, Cavarly, Constable, Denny, Edwards, Gillespie, Hanson, Harris, Judd, Killpatrick, Miller and Webb-12. The question being taken on the pending motion to refer the communication to the committee on Canal and Canal Lands, it was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Catlin, Cavarly, Constable, Coudy, Denny, Edwards, Gillespie, Hanson, Harris, Killpatrick, Miller, Smith and Webb-13. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Dougherty, Dunlap, Henry, Houston, Judd, Leviston, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Noble, Powers, Reddick, Sanger, Stephenson, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren and Wilcox-26. The question being put, "Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination?" it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Dougherty, Dunlap, Hanson, Henry, Houston, Leviston, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Noble, Powers, Reddick, Sanger, Stephenson, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren and Wilcox-26. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Catlin, Cavarly, Constable, Coudy, Denny, Edwards, Gillespie, Harris, Judd, Killpatrick, Miller, Smith and Webb-13. On motion, The Senate adjourned. FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1847. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. Prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Barger. Mr. Allen presented the petition of sundry citizens of Williamson county, praying a vacation of the town plat of the town of Bainbridge, in said county. On motion of Mr. Allen, The reading was dispensed with, and the petition Referred to a select committee. Ordered, That Messrs. Allen, Stephenson and Davis of Massac, be such committee. Mr. Sweat presented the petition of S. H. Davis and 40 others, asking the repeal of all laws making distinctions on account of color; which was read, and On motion of Mr. Sweat, Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Powers presented the petition of Wm. H. Allen and others, praying the vacation of certain alleys in the town of Bloomington, in McLean county. On motion of Mr. Powers, The reading was dispensed with, and the petition Referred to the committee on Incorporations. Mr. Catlin, from the select committee, to which was referred the bill of the House of Representatives, entitled "An act in relation to assessment of taxes in St. Clair county," reported same back without amendment, and recommended its passage. Ordered, That the bill be read a third time. Mr. Dougherty, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act to incorporate the Illinois Exporting Company;" which, On motion of Mr. Dougherty, Was read by its title, and On motion of Mr. Dougherty, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its ti tle, and Referred to the committee on Incorporations. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald, their Clerk: Mr. Speaker: The House of Representatives have adopted the accompanying resolutions, relative to an amendment of the constitution of the United States, so as to limit the tenure by which the United States Judges hold their offices; in the adoption of which I am directed to ask the concurrence of the Senate. Orders of the day. Senate bills on their third reading: "An act to improve the roads in the Illinois bottom," was read a third time, and passed. Ordered, That the title thereof be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary |