Orders of the day: Senate bills on third reading: "An act for the relief of the heirs of Justus Post," was read a third time and passed. Ordered, That the title thereof be as aforesaid. "An act to authorize the County Commissioners of Pike county to pay the Recorder of said county for making an index to the record books of his office;" which was read a third time and passed. On motion of Mr. Sutphin, Ordered, That the title thereof be amended by striking out all after the word "Act," and insert, "to amend chapter eighty-seven of the Revised Statutes, entitled Records and Recorders," and that the title be as amended. Ordered, That the Secretary ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives in their passage. Mr. Dougherty from the committee on Incorporations, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to incorporate the St. Louis and Indianapolis Rail Road Company," on leave, reported the same back, with an amendment. Mr. Gillespie moved a call of the Senate; pending the call, Mr. Miller from the committee on Incorporations, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to incorporate the Danville Manufacturing and Exporting Company," on leave, reported the same back, without amendment, and recommended its passage. Ordered, That the bill be engrossed for a third reading. On motion of Mr. Catlin, The bill of the House of Representatives, entitled "An act to incorporate the St. Clair County Turnpike Company," was taken from the orders of the day, read by its title, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Catlin, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on Incorporations. On motion of Mr. Dougherty, Further proceedings under the call, were dispensed with. The question pending the call of the Senate, was upon concurring with the committee on Incorporations, in the amendment to the bill, entitled "An act to incorporate the St. Louis and Indianapolis Rail Road Compa ny." Mr. Gillespie moved the indefinite postponement of the consideration of the bill and amendments. Mr. Cavarly moved that the Senate adjourn until 2 o'clock, P. M. And the question being then taken thereon, it was decided in the negative. On motion, The Senate adjourned until 2 o'clock, P. M. TWO O'CLOCK, p. M. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. Mr. Killpatrick moved a call of the Senate, which proceeded for a while, and was, On motion, dispensed with. Pursuant to the special order of the day, the Senate resolved itself into a committee of the whole, for the consideration of the bill, entitled, "An act to provide for the call of a convention;" and also the amendment thereto, offered by Mr. Judd, Mr. Warren in the Chair, After some time spent therein, the committee rose, reported progress, and asked and obtained leave to sit again. On motion, The Senate adjourned. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1847. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. Mr. Markley presented the remonstrance of John White and 50 others, against a division of Fulton county; which, without reading, was, On motion of Mr. Markley, Referred to the committee on Counties. Mr. Reddick presented the petition of Henry S. Misne and 115 others, citizens of Kendall and La Salle counties, praying that moral and religious instruction be imparted to the convicts in the penitentiary; which, without reading, was, On motion of Mr. Reddick, Referred to the committee on the Penitentiary. Mr. Dougherty, from the committee on Incorporations, reported a bill, entitled "An act to incorporate the Union County Road Company;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Dougherty, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald, their Clerk: Mr. Speaker: The House of Representatives have passed bills of the following titles, viz: "An act for the benefit of the Canton election precinct, in Fulton county;" "An act for the relief of Albert Ellis;" "An act to incorporate the German Catholic Benificent Brothers' Society of Adams County;" "An act to amend 'An act to incorporate the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company;" "An act to amend 'An act to locate a State road from Batavia in Kane county, to David Bennett's, in Du Page county,' approved February 11th, 1845;" "An act authorizing the County Commissioners of Iroquois to borrow moncy for certain purposes;" and "An act to amend the law in relation to the securities of guardians;" In the passage of which, I am directed to ask the concurrence of the Senate. The House of Representatives have unanimously adopted the accompanying preamble and resolutions, instructing our Senators, and requesting our Representatives in Congress, to vote for any proposition, constitutional and practicable, for raising men and money, to carry on the war with Mexico; and to aid, by every means in their power, any measure or proposition that, in their opinion, will nerve the arm of Government to increased vigor in the prosecution of the same. In the adoption of which, I am directed to ask the concurrence of the Senate. Mr. Miller from the committee on Incorporations, to which was referred the petition of John Smith, for a ferry across the Mississippi river, at Savanna, reported the same back, and asked leave, and were discharged from the further consideration of the subject; and the petition was, On motion of Mr. Miller, Laid on the table. Mr. Matteson, from the committee on Finance, to which was referred the petition of John Crenshaw, for relief, reported the same back, with a bill, entitled "An act to allow John Crenshaw to liquidate the amount he owes the State;" 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. The bill, entitled "An act to incorporate the St. Louis and Indianapolis Rail Road Company," having been, on yesterday, reported back by the committee on Incorporations, with amendments, coming up; and The question being upon the motion to indefinitely postpone the consideration of said bill and amendments; and being taken, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Boal, Brown, Cavarly, Constable, Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Edwards, Gillespie, Harris, Judd, Killpatrick, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Noble, Sanger, Smith, Stephenson, Sutphin and Webb-22. Those voting in the negative, arc, Messrs. Allison, Catlin, Coudy, Denny, Dougherty, Dunlap, Hanson, Houston, Leviston, M'Millan, Miller, Reddick, Sweat, Warren and Wilcox-15. On motion of Mr. Constable, The petition and accompanying papers, relative to the claim of Michael Kennedy, were taken from the table, and N Referred to the joint select committee appointed to investigate said claim. On motion of Mr. Davis of Massac, The order of business was suspended, and the preamble and resolutions, on the subject of men and money with which to prosecute the Mexican war, contained in the message from the House of Representatives, were taken up, read, and concurred in, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Constable, Coudy, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Denny, Dougherty, Dunlap, Edwards, Gillespie, Hanson, Harris, Houston, Judd, Kilpatrick, Leviston, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Noble, Reddick, Sanger, Smith, Stephenson, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren, Webb and Wilcox-35. Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. The rule having been dispensed with, without objection, On motion of Mr. Killpatrick, Resolved, That the cominittee on Finance be instructed to inquire into the expediency and justice of allowing additional pay to Thompson Campbell, late Secretary of State, sufficient to remunerate him for his extra services as Superintendent of Common Schools, and that they report by bill or otherwise. The rule having been dispensed with, without objection, On motion of Mr. Warren, Resolved, That the Secretary of State be required to inform the Senate of the condition of the Territorial and other records of Illinois, being transcribed by the copyist thereof; whether the appropriation made at the last session has been well expended; the work well done; will be an advantage to his office; whether, in his opinion, it is necessary to complete the same; and what will be the probable amount required to finish the work, according to the plan first laid down. Mr. Killpatrick offered for adoption the following resolution, which, under the rule, lies one day on the table: Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate order the printing of five thousand additional copies of the report of the Superintendent of Common Schools, for the use of the Senate. Mr. Killpatrick moved a call of the Senate; which, having proceeded for a time, was, on motion, dispensed with. On motion of Mr. Killpatrick, The rule was dispensed with, and the resolution offered by him taken up for consideration; and The question being taken upon its adoption, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Coudy, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Denny, Dougherty, Dunlap, Edwards, Gillespie, Judd, Killpatrick, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller Noble, Sanger, Stephenson, Sutphin, Sweat and Wilcox-24. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Brown, Catlin, Hanson, Harris, Houston, Leviston, Reddick, Smith, Warren and Webb-10. Mr. Hauson 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 no new business be received into either branch of the Legislature after the tenth instant, and that both branches of the General Assembly adjourn, sine die, on the 22d instant. On motion of Mr. Hanson, The rule was dispensed with, and the resolution read. Mr. McRoberts moved the previous question; and The question being then taken thereon, it was decided in the affirmative. The question being then taken upon the motion to strike out " 22d instant," it was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Boal, Cavarly, Dennis, Denny, Edwards, Gillespie, Killpatrick, McMillan, Miller, Noble, Sweat, Webb and Wilcox-13. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Brown, Catlin, Coudy, Davis of Massac, Dougherty, Dunlap, Hanson, Harris, Houston, Judd, Leviston, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Reddick, Sanger, Smith, Stephenson, Sutphin and Warren -22. The question being then taken upon the adoption of the resolution, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays,as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Coudy, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Denny, Dougherty, Dunlap, Edwards, Gillespie, Hanson, Harris, Houston, Judd, Leviston, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Reddick, Sanger, Smith, Stephenson, Sutphin, Sweat and Warren-30. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Killpatrick, Miller, Noble, Webb and Wilcox-5. Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. On motion of Mr. Webb, The order of business was suspended, and the Senate resolved itself into committee of the Whole, for the consideration of the bill, entitled "An act to provide for the call of a convention," together with the amendment offered thereto by Mr. Judd, Mr. Webb in the Chair. After some time spent therein, the committee rose, reported progress, and asked and obtained leave to sit again. On motion of Mr. Cavarly, The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the Whole, for the consideration of the same subject, Mr. McRoberts in the Chair. After some time spent, and some progress having been made, the committee rose, reported progress, and asked and obtained leave to sit again. |