Williamson, and George W. Smith, deputy Clerk of the circuit court of Cook county," and that the Secretary ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the passage of the bill. On motion of Mr. Killpatrick, The order of business was suspended, and the bill of the House of Representatives, entitled "An act regulating the terms of the court in the first judicial circuit," was taken up, read, and Ordered to a second reading, On motion of Mr. Killpatrick, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Ordered to a third reading. On motion of Mr. Killpatrick, The rule was further dispensed with, and the bill read a third time by its title, and passed. Ordered, That the title thereof be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives of the concurrence of the Senate in its passage. Mr. Markley, from the committee on Public Roads, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to locate a State road therein mentioned," reported the same back and recommended its passage. Ordered, That the bill pass to a third reading. On motion of Mr. Markley, The rule was dispensed with, said bill read a third time by its title, and passed. Ordered, That the title thereof be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives in its passage. On motion of Mr. Leviston, The order of business was again suspended, and the Senate bill, entitled "An act to allow John Crenshaw to liquidate the amount he owes to the State," as amended by the House of Representatives, was taken up, read, and said amendments concurred in. Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof. Mr. Allen, from the committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend the estray law, approved, March 3d, 1845," reported the same back with an amendment, which was concurred in, and the bill, Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading, as amended. On motion of Mr. Coudy, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a third time by its title. Mr. Harris moved the indefinite postponement of the bill, and The question being then taken thereon, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allison, Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Denny, Edwards, Hanson, Harris, Killpatrick, Leviston, Markley, Matteson, Noble, Smith, Sutphin, Warren and Wilcox-18. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Alien, Coudy, Dennis, Dunlap, Gillespie, Houston, Judd, McMillan, Miller, Morrison, Stephenson and Webb-12. On motion, The Senate adjourned until 2 o'clock, P. M. TWO O'CLOCK, P. M. Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Mr. Miller, from the committee on Enrolled Bills, reported the following as correctly enrolled and this day presented to the Council of Revision, to-wit: "An act to commute the punishment of John Baxter, by putting him in the Penitentiary during life instead of hanging;" "An act to amend chapter sixteen of the Revised Statutes of this State:" "An act for the relief of George W. Casseday and others;" "An act for the relief of the securities of Amos H. Squire, deceased." Mr. Boal, from the committee on Finance, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to prevent the circulation of Bank notes and to increase the price of wheat," reported the same back with amendments, which amendments were concurred in, and the bill Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading, as amended. On motion of Mr. Boal, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a third time by its title, and passed. Ordered, That the title be amended so as to stand "An act for the relief of Cornelius Ludlum," and that the Secretary ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the passage of the bill. On motion of Mr. Matteson, Ordered by the Senate, That the Secretary be authorized to employ some competent person to assist in performing the duties of Secretary of the Senate, he being unable to attend in consequence of ill-health. Mr. Matteson, from the committee on Finance, which had been instructed, &c. by resolution, reported said resolution back, with an amendment, striking out all after the word "Resolved" and insert the following: "By the General Assembly, That the Secretary of State be instructed to publish all laws of a general nature, passed at this session of the General Assembly, which take effect from their passage, or which take effect immediately thereafter, in the Illinois State Register and in the Sangamon Journal, immediately after the adjournment of the General Assembly, which laws so published shall be evidence of what is therein provided: Provided, That the cost of publishing said laws shall not exceed one hundred dollars to each paper; and that one copy of each paper shall be furnished to the clerks of the county commissioners' and circuit courts." Which amendment was concurred in, and the resolution, as amended, adopted. W Ordered, That the Secretary ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein. Mr. Wilcox, from the same committee, to which was referred the bill of the House of Representatives, entitled "An act to remit certain taxes assessed for State revenue of 1839, upon lots and blocks in Nathaniel Pope and others' addition to Alton," reported the same back, and asked for and obtained a discharge from the further consideration of the subject. On motion of Mr. Wilcox, The bill was laid on the table. Mr. Wilcox, from the same committee, to which was referred the bill of the House of Representatives, entitled "An act in relation to revenue," reported the same back, and asked to be discharged from its further consideration: the committee were thereupon, accordingly discharged. Mr. Allen moved to lay the bill on the table, and The question being then taken thereon, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Boal, Catlin, Coudy, Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dougherty, Dunlap, Edwards, Gillespie, Harris, Houston, Leviston, Mc Millan, Markley, Matteson, Stephenson, Sutphin, Warren and Webb-20. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allison, Brown, Cavarly, Constable, Dennis, Denny, Hanson Judd, Killpatrick, McRoberts, Miller, Noble, Powers, Sanger, Smith, Sweat and Webb-17. 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, entitled "An act to incorporate the Adelphi of Knox College." The House have passed a bill of the following title, viz: "An act to suppress riots and regulating companies, and maintain the supremacy of the laws;" In the passage of which, I am directed to ask the concurrence of the Senate. Alr. Killpatrick, from the committee on School Lands and Education, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to establish and maintain common schools," reported the same back with amendments. On motion of Mr. Killpatrick, The amendment proposed by the committee to the seventh section of the bill, and the words in the amendment proposed by them to the 121st section, to-wit: "which two-thirds shall be a majority of the legal voters of the district," were Laid on the table. The question being then taken on concurring in the remaining amendments to the bill as proposed by the committee, It was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Kilpatrick moved to amend the fourth section by striking out the first line to the word "he" and insert the following: "The Governor shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a suitable person, who shall be superintendent of common schools in the State, who shall hold his office for two years, and shall devote his whole time to the department of common school education; he shall visit the different counties in the State, call public meetings, and deliver addresses on the subject of popular education. Said superintendent shall receive for his services, twelve hundred dollars per annum to be paid out of the interest of the school, college, and seminary fund. If the legislature shall adjourn before such nomination can be made by the Governor, then and in that case, the Governor shall appoint said officer." On motion of Mr. Constable, The said amendment was laid on the table until the fourth day of July next. On motion of Mr. Cavarly, The following was added as an additional section: That the public printer is hereby required to print in pamphlet form ten thousand copies of this act, under the direction of the Secretary of State, to be distributed by said Secretary, according to population, among the several counties, and deposited with the clerk of the county commissioners' court, to be by him distributed with the several treasurers of townships, for the use of the different officers under this law, and also a copy to each school commissioner. On motion of Mr. Killpatrick, The bill was re-committed to the committee on School Lands and Education. On motion of Mr. Edwards, The order of business was suspended, and a bill of the House of Representatives, entitled "An act making appropriations for the pay of officers and privates under the command of General J. J. Hardin and Major W. B. Warren, during the years 1845 and '46," was taken up, read, and, Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Edwards, The rule was further dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on Military Affairs. Mr. Miller, from the committee on Enrolled Bills, reported the following as correctly enrolled and this day presented to the Council of Revision, to-wit: "An act to apportion the representation in the several counties in this State;" "An act to incorporate the Rockford Female Seminary;" "An act for the benefit of Bassett & Taylor of Beardstown, Illinois;" "An act to allow John Crenshaw and others to liquidate the amount they owe the State;" "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act for the completion of the Illinois and Michigan canal, and for the payment of the canal debt,' approved, February 21, 1843;" "An act supplemental to 'An act giving additional power and authority to the city council of the city of Peoria."" Mr. Killpatrick, from the committee on School Lands and Education, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to establish and maintain common schools," reported the same back and recommended its passage. Ordered, That the bill be engrossed for a third reading, as amended. On motion of Mr. Killpatrick, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a third time by its title, and passed. Ordered, That the title of the bill be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives in its passage. On motion of Mr. Cavarly, The order of business was suspended, and a bill of the House of Representatives, entitled "An act to suppress riots and regulating companies, and maintain the supremacy of the laws," was taken up, read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Cavarly, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Ordered to a third reading. On motion of Mr. Cavarly, The rule was further dispensed with, and the bill read a third time by its title, and passed. Ordered, That the title thereof be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives of the concurrence of the Senate in the passage of the bill. On motion of Mr. Gillespie, The vote taken on laying on the table, a bill of the House of Representatives, entitled "An act to remit certain taxes assessed for State revenue of 1839, upon lots and blocks in Nathaniel Pope and others' addition to Alton," was re-considered. On motion of Mr. Dougherty, The bill was recommitted to the committee on Finance. On motion of Mr. Hanson, The order of business was suspended, and engrossed bill entitled "An act for the relief of certain persons therein named," was taken up, read the third time, and passed. Ordered, That the title be amended so as to stand, "An act in relation to the first Congregational Society of Rockford." Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives of the passage of the bill. On motion, The Senate adjourned. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1847. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. Mr. Warren, from the committee on Military Affairs, to which was referred the bill of the House of Representatives, entitled "An act making appropriations for the pay of the officers and privates under the command |