TWO O'CLOCK, P. M. Mr. Bryan had leave to introduce House File No. 7, a memorial to Congress to extend the boundary line of the State. Which was read a first time; and, Upon motion, The 42nd rule was suspended, and the same was read a second and third time, and passed, and the title thereof agreed to. The Speaker announced the following special committee upon Desmoines River Affairs, in pursuance of the resolution of Mr. Creamer, to-wit: Messrs. Creamer, Creel, Baldwin, Corse and Neal. Mr. Rogers had leave to introduce House File No. 8, a bill for an act to legalize the acts of township assessors of Howard county. Which was read a first time; and upon His motion, The 42nd rule was suspended, and the bill read the second and third time, and passed, and the title agreed to. Mr. Rogers had leave to introduce House File No. 9, an act authorizing District Courts in the counties of Howard, Mitchell, Cero Gordo and Worth. Which was read a first time, and passed to a second reading to morrow. 'Mr. Creel, from the special committee to whom was referred House file No. 4, a bill for an act to amend the Charter of the City of Keokuk, reported the same back to the House, and recommended its passage; and, Upon motion, The rule was suspended, and the bill read a second and third time, and passed, and the title thereof agreed to. Upon motion, The House adjourned to 9 o'clock to-morrow. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1866. House met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Chaplain. The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. On motion, The Secretary was requested to furnish the members of the House with Henn, Williams & Co's. maps, instead of N. H. Parker's, as the latter cannot be procured in this place. Mr. Reid, having been absent, requested that his vote be recorded in the affirmative on an amendment to a resolution offered by Mr. Dorland, by a member from Desmoines, relating to the Prohibitory Liquor Law. Mr. Richman introduced House File No. 10; An Act to amend the Act to incorporate the city of Muscatine, which was read a first time, and, On his motion, The 42d rule was suspended, the bill read a second and third time, and passed, and the title agreed to. The following message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Bradley, their Secretary. MR. SPEAKER: I am directed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate have refused to concur in the resolution passed by the House, "that the Legislature adjourn sine die on the 14th instant." I am also instructed to inform the House that the Senate have passed without amendment, House file No. 4; a bill for an Act to amend the Charter of the city of Keokuk. Also, That the Senate have passed Senate file No. 6; a bill for an Act to amend the Charter of the town of, Bentonsport, in Van Buren county, in which they ask the concurrence of the House of Repre sentatives. B. P. BRADLEY, The Speaker announced the following communication of the Sec retary of State. HON. REUBEN NOBLE, SECRETARY'S OFFICE, IOWA CITY, July 8, 1856. ( Speaker of the House of Representatives: SIR-A resolution of your House, which passed this morning, authorizing me to furnish each member with a copy of the map of Iowa, published by N. H. Parker, was transmitted to me by the Chief Clerk. I have made diligent search, but have been unable to find a copy of Mr. N. H. Parker's maps for sale in this city. I can furnish a sufficient number of the maps of Messrs. Henn, Williams & Co., (late edition-1856,) to supply each member. With great respect, Your obedient Servant, GEO. W. MCCLEARY, Mr. Poston had leave to introduce House File No. 11; a bill to enable the County Judge of Wapello county to change the boundaries of certain lots in Chillicothe, which was read a first time, and, On his motion, The 42d rule was suspended, the bill read a second and third time, and passed, and the title agreed to. Mr. Newsam had leave to introduce House File No. 12; joint resolution for the relief of Wm. H. Leech, which was read a first and second time, and, On motion of Mr. Creel, Was referred to the committee on Claims. Mr. Richman had leave to introduce House File No. 13; a bill for an Act in relation to the disposition of Taxes levied upon, the stock of the Mississippi and Missouri River Railroad Company, which was read a first time, and, On his motion, The 42d rule was suspended, the bill read a second and third time, and passed and the title agreed to. Mr. Reid presented the petition of James Richey, and twenty eight other citizens of Lee county, praying for an Act to change the location of a State road in said county, which was, On his motion, Referred to the Committee on Roads and Highways. Mr. Williams had leave to introduce House File No. 15; joint resolution in relation to paying over certain moneys to the Warden of the Penitentiary, which was read a first time, and, On his motion, The 42d rule was suspended, and the bill read a second and third time, and passed and the title agreed to. Mr. Noble, of Jefferson, moved to adopt the following resolution: That the members and lobby members be, and are hereby re quested to attend to their lobby business, outside of the Hall, during the session of this House, which was, On motion of Mr. Tracy, 'Laid on the table. Mr. Samuels presented the petition of 600 citizens of Dubuque on the subject of Railroads, which was referred to the Committee on Railroads. Mr. McFarland had leave to introduce House File No. 16; an act to incorporate the city of Mt. Pleasant, which was read a first time, and, On his motion, The 42d rule was suspended, the bill read a second and third time, and passed and the title agreed to. On motion of Mr. Williams, of Mahaska county, Mr. Francis A. Barker, was elected Enrolling Clerk, by acclamation. Mr. Barker afterward came forward and took the oath of office. Mr. Russell, of Mills, gave notice that on to-morrow, or some future day, he would introduce a bill for an Act fixing the boundaries of the 11th Judicial District of the State, and the times of holding the Courts therein. Mr. Bryan had leave to introduce House File No. 17; an Act to enlarge School District No. 2, Bloomington township, Muscatine county, Iowa, which was read a first time, and, On his motion, The 42d rule was suspended, the bill read a second and third time, and passed, and the title agreed to. Mr. Bonson's resolution relative to restricting the action of the Legislature, was taken up, and, On motion of Mr. McKay, Was laid on the table. Senate File No. 6; a bill, For an Act to amend the Charter of the town of Bentonsport, Van Buren county, was read a first time, and, On motion of Mr. Weatherington, The 42nd rule was suspended, the bill read a second and third time, and passed, and the title agreed to. On motion of Mr. Brown, The House adjourned to 2 o'clock. TWO O'CLOCK, P. M. Message from the Senate, by Mr. Bradley, their Secretary: MR. SPEAKER: I am directed to inform the House that the Senate have passed, without amendment, H. R. File No. 2; a bill, For an Act to amend chapter 139 of the Laws of the State of Iowa, passed at the regular session of the Fifth General Assembly. Also, H. R. File No. 5; a bill, For an Act to amend an Act fixing the boundaries of the several Judicial Districts, and the time of holding Courts therein, Also, H. R. File No. 7; Memorial and joint resolution for the extension of the Western boundary line of the State of Iowa to the Missouri River. Also, |