On motion of Mr. Huffman, Further proceedings under the call were dispensed with. The question then recurring on ordering a Senate bill for "An act to refund money paid by R. M. Young for this State," to a third reading, it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Morris moved to dispense with the rule, and read the bill a third time by the title; which was not agreed to. Mr. Pickering moved to dispense with the rule, and take up a bill for "An act to authorize the County Commissioners of Clay county to repair certain bridges;" which was not agreed to. A bill for "An act to amend the fifty-fourth chapter of the Revised Laws of 1845," coming up in its order, The question recurred on the motion of indefinite postponement, and was decided in the negative. On motion of Mr. Boyakin, The main question was ordered. The question then recurring on ordering the bill to be engrossed for a third reading, it was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, on demand of Messrs. Cantrill and Blakeman, as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Austin, Bailey of Rock Island, Barber, Blakeman, Bragg, Caswell, Constant, Cross, Davis. D'Wolf, Eddy, Fry, Glover, Hansford, Harrington, Huffman, Kinney, Kretsinger, Little of Fulton, Little of Will, Logan of Sangamon, McLain, Martin, Miner, Morrison of Monroe, Omelveny, Peirson, Remann, Reynolds, Ruddle, Robb, Robeson of Woodford, Robinson of Menard, Stanley, Stark, Sherman, Skinner, Smith, Stookey, Thomas of Morgan, Turner, Wallace, Wardlaw, Watson, West. Wilcox, Williams and Wright-48. Those who voted in the negative, are, Messrs. Archer, Bailey of Brown, Bailey of Fulton, Boyakin, Cantrill, Casey, Chapman, Cockle, Creel, Cunningham, Dawson, Enloe, Erwin, Funkhouser, Griffith, Grubb, Hayes, Hick, liggins, Hodges, Janney, Johnston, Logan of Jackson, Lukins, McConnel, McDowell, Mann, Marshall, Morrison of Hancock, O'Conner, Ozburn, Pickering, Prevo, Randolph, Rutledge, Starkweather, Seehorn, Sims, Slocumb, Stickney, Stokes, Swing, Tucker, Underwood, White, Williamson, Wynne and Mr. Speaker-48. The Speaker, laid before the House a communication from the Governor, transmitting letters and statements from Messrs. Strachan and Scott, De Rhann and Moore, Morris, Prevost & Co, and Gabriel Shaw, Esq. in relation to certain State Bonds; which were read. On motion of Mr. Thomas of Morgan, The communication and accompanying documents were Mr. Archer moved to dispense with the rule, and take up the resolution submitted by him some days since, relative to an adjournment, sine die, of the Legislature. Pending the motion, The House adjourned until 10 o'clock, on Monday morning. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1847. Prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Bailey. House met pursuant to adjournment, The reading of the yesterday's journal was dispensed with. The rule was dispensed with, and a Senate bill for "An act to refund money paid by R. M. Young for this State," was taken up for consideration; when, On motion of Mr. Thomas of Morgan, Said bill was recommitted to the committee on Finance. Mr. Kretzinger presented the petition of ninety-three citizens of the county of Boone, praying that the Judge of the sixth Judicial circuit of this State, may be removed from office; which was read, and, On his motion, Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Barber presented the remonstrance of one hundred and five citizens of Kendall county against any division or alteration in the boundaries of said county, and against being attached to Grundy county; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on counties. Mr. Barber, also presented the remonstrances of four hundred and forty-eight citizens of Kendall county against any division or alteration of the boundaries of said county; and against being attached to Grundy county; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on counties. Mr. Eddy presented the petition of sundry citizens of Gallatin county, praying for a division of said county; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on counties. Mr. Morton presented the petition of forty-four citizens of Morgan county, praying for the location of a State road therein named; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to a select committee. Ordered, That Messrs. Morton, Hart, and Fry, be said committee. Mr. Mann presented the petition of sundry citizens of Chester in Randolph county, praying the passage of a law vacating two recesses on Front street in said town, on certain conditions therein named; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to a select committee. Ordered, That Messrs. Mann, Logan of Sangamon, and Bailey of Fulton, be said committee. Mr. Logan of Sangamon, presented the petition of certain citizens of Sangamon county, praying authority to lay a tax for building a school house; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on Education. Mr. Cross presented the petition of sixty-six citizens of Winnebago county, praying that the Judge of the sixth judicial circuit be removed. from office; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Cross, also presented the petition of citizens of a school district in Winnebago county, praying that they may be allowed to tax the property in said district to build a school house; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the commitee on Education. Mr. McDowell presented the petition of citizens of Fulton county, asking for an alteration in the school law; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on Education. Mr. Wallace presented the petition and remonstrances of sundry citizens of Whiteside county, relative to the repeal of certain laws therein. mentioned, and for the removal of the county scat of said county; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on Counties. Mr. Little of Fulton, from the committee on Engrossed and Enrolled Bills, reported, as correctly enrolled, bills of the following titles, viz: "An act regulating the sale of real estate of infants;" "An act authorizing the Governor to preserve the State arms;" "An act to amend 'An act relative to Justices of the Peace and Constables,' approved March 3, 1845;" "An act authorizing Silas Beebe to establish a ferry across the Mississippi river;" "An act to repeal the fifteenth chapter of the Revised Statutes;" "An act more explicitly defining the times of holding courts in the fourth judicial circuit;" "An act making further provision for the education of the Deaf and Dumb;" and "An act to establish a ferry across the Illinois river at La Salle." Mr. Omelveny presented the petition of Bradley Rust for relief; which, without reading, was, On his motion, Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. A message from the Senate, by Mr. Moore, their Secretary: Mr. Speaker: The Senate have passed bills, herewith presented for the concurrence of the House of Representatives, entitled "An act to incorporate the Springfield Hotel Company;" "An act for the relief of the heirs of Justus Post;" and "An act to amend chapter eighty seven of the Revised Statutes, entitled 'Records and Recorders."" On motion of Mr. Boyakin, The orders of the day were suspended, and the House proceeded to the consideration of bills on their second reading. A bill, for "An act to incorporate the Lawrenceville Esculapian and Medical Society," was read a second time. On motion of Mr. Huffinan, The bill was referred to the committee on Banks and Incorporations. On motion of Mr. Reynolds, The vote just taken on referring said bill to the committee on Banks and Corporations, was re-considered. The question was then taken on referring said bill to the committee on Banks and Corporations, and decided in the negative, and the bill was Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. A bill, for "An act, amending the one hundred and eighth chapter of the Revised Statutes," was read a second time, and, Oon motion of Mr. Pickering, Referred to the committee on Agriculture and Manufactures. A bill, for "An act in relation to revenue," was read a second time. Mr. Cunningham moved to lay said bill on the table until the fourth of July, which was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, on the demand of Messrs. Cunningham and Johnston, as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Archer, Boyakin, Buckley, Cantrill, Casey, Constant, Cunningham, Davis, D'Wolf, Eddy, Enloe, Funkhouser, Glenn, Griffith, Harpole, Hart, Hayes, Hick, Hodges, Janney, Johnston, Long, McConnel, Martin, Morrison of Monroe, Omelveny, Prevo, Rutledge, Shumway, Sims, Stickney, Stokes, Underwood, Watson, West, White, Williamson and Mr. Speaker.-38. Those who voted in the negative, are, Messrs. Austin, Bailey of Brown, Bailey of Rock Island, Barber, Blakeman, Bragg, Caswell, Chapman, Cockle, Creel, Cross. Curts, Dawson, Eads, Erwin, Everett, Fry, Glover, Grubb, Hansford, Harrington, Higgins, Huffinan, Kinney, Kretsinger, Little of Fulton, Little of Will, Logan of Sangamon, Lukins, McDowell, McLain, Mann, Marshall, Miller, Miner, Morris, Morrison of Hancock, Morton, O'Conner, Pierson, Pickering, Remann, Reynolds, Ruddle, Robb, Robeson of Woodford, Robinson of Menard, Stanley, Stark, Starkweather, Seehorn, Sherman, Skinner, Slocumb, Smith, Stookey, Swing, Thomas of Morgan, Tucker, Turner, Wallace, Wardlaw, Wilcox, Williams, Wright and Wynne.-66. On motion of Mr. Reynolds, Said bill was referred to the committee on the Judiciary. A bill for "An act authorizing the board of Auditors to settle certain claims therein named," was read a second time, and On motion of Mr. Boyakin, Referred to the committee on Finance. A bill for "An act to legalize roads laid out by order of the County Commissioners' Court of Lake county, from June first to the tenth day of September, 1845 inclusive," was read the second time, and On motion of Mr. Sherman, Referred to the committee on Counties. A bill for "An act to regulate the rate of interest," was read a second time. Mr. Pierson moved to refer said bill to the committee on Finance. Mr. Cockle moved to lay said bill on the tabie, until the fourth of July. Mr. Higgins moved to lay said bill on the table, which was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, on the demand of Messrs. Kretsinger and Blakeman, as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Archer, Bailey of Brown, Boyakin, Cantrill, Casey, Caswell, Chapman, Cockle, Creel, Cunningham, Dawson, Erwin, Funkhouser, Glenn, Griffith, Grubb, Harpole, Hart, Hayes, Hick, Higgins, Janney, Johnston, Long, Lukins, McDowell, McLain, Marshall, Morrison of lancock, Pickering, Prevo, Randolph, Rutledge, Stark weather, Shumway, Sims, Slocumb, Stickney, Stokes, Tucker, White, Williamson, Wynne and Mr. Speaker.-44. Those who voted in the negative, are, Messrs. Austin, Bailey of Rock Island, Barber, Blakeman, Bragg, Constant, Cross, Curts, Davis, D'Wolf, Eads, Eddy, Everett, Fry, Glover, Hansford, Harrington, Huffman, Kinney, Kretsinger, Little of Fulton, Little of Will, Logan of Sangamon, McConnel, Mann, Martin, Miller, Miner, Morris, Morrison of Monroe, Morton, O'Conner, Omelveny, Peirson, Remann, Reynolds, Ruddle, Robb, Robeson of Woodford, Robinson of Menard, Stanley, Stark, Seehorn, Sherman, Skinner, Stookey, Swing, Thomas of Morgan, Turner, Wallace, Wardlaw, Watson, West, Wilcox, Williams and Wright.-56. Said bill was referred to the committee on Finance. A bill for "An act supplemental to an act entitled 'An act to authorize the appointment of Commissioners in other States,' approved March 1, 1845,"" was read a second time, and, On motion of Mr. Thomas of Morgan, Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. A bill for "An act to amend 'An act to establish and maintain Common Schools,' approved February 26, 1815'," was read a second time, and On motion of Mr. Shumway, Referred to the committee on Education. On motion of Mr. Boyakin, The rule was dispensed with, and a bill for "An act to define the rights of husband and wife in their property," was read a second time by its title. Mr. D'Wolf moved to refer said bill to a select committee; when On motion of Mr. Thomas of Morgan, Said bill was referred to the committee on the Judiciary. A bill for "An act for the benefit of the Canton election precinct, in Fulton county, was read a second time, and Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. On motion of Mr. McDowell, The rule was suspended, and said bill read the third time by the title, and passed. Ordered, That the title be as aforesaid, and that the Clerk inform the Senate thereof, and ask their concurrence in its passage. A bill for "An act to define the law in relation to defendants in criminal cases," was read a second time, and |