Mr. Dougherty moved to adjourn; and the question being put, it was decided in the negative.

Mr. Wheat introduced a bill for "An act to amend chapter 40 of the Revised Statutes."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Wheat,

The rules were suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Referred to the committee on judiciary.

Mr. Wheat introduced a bill for "An act relating to the public revenue and public debts, and for other purposes therein named." Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Wheat,

The rules were suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Referred to the committee on judiciary.

Mr. Wheat introduced a bill for "An act to incorporate the Evangelical Protestant Widows' and Orphans' Aid Society of Quincy, Adams county, Illinois,"

Which was read a first time, and
Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Wheat,

The rules were suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Referred to the committee on banks and corporations.

Mr. Wheat introduced a bill for "An act to amend an act entitled 'an act to incorporate the Quincy English and German Seminary, in the

city of Quincy, county of Adams State of Illinois,' in force February 5, 1855."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Wheat,

The rules were suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Referred to the committee on banks and corporations.

Mr. Wheat introduced a bill for "An act for the relief of Jeremiah M. Wardwell."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Wheat,

The rules were suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Referred to the committee on claims.

Mr. Smith of Union, submitted the following resolution, which was read, viz:

Resolved, That the daily hour of meeting of this House be one and a-half o'clock P. M. until otherwise ordered.

Which said resolution was adopted.

Mr. Church introduced a bill for "An act to provide for the service of process."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Church,

The rules were suspended, the bill read a second time, by its title, and Referred to the committee on judiciary.

On motion of Mr. Davis,

At 12 o'clock and 40 minutes P. M., the House adjourned until 2 o'clock P. M.

TWO O'CLOCK P. M.

House met, pursuant to adjournment.

The Speaker announced the following named gentlemen to act in conjunction with those appointed by the Senate, to apportion the State into fourteen congressional districts, viz:

Messrs. Fuller of Cook, Monroe of Coles, Hicks of Gallatin, Morrill of Hancock, Keyes of Sangamon, Thomas of St. Clair, Green of Jo Daviess.

The following messages were received from the Senate by Mr. Mayfield, Secretary, viz:

Mr. Speaker: I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the following joint res olution, viz:

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring herein, That a special committee of seven on the part of the House, and four on the part of the Senate, be appointed to apportion this State into

fourteen congressional districts, with instructions to report, by bill, at as early a day as possible.

M. MAYFIELD,

Secretary Senate. Mr. Speaker: I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has concurred in the passage of bills of the following titles, viz:

A bill for "An act making partial appropriation for defraying the expenses of this General Assembly."

A bill for "An act to authorize board of supervisors of Boone county to levy a special tax, and to extend the time for the collection of taxes in said county."

M. MAYFIELD,

Secretary Senate. Mr. Speaker: I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has passed a joint resolution, as follows:

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring herein, That the committee on the penitentiary, in the Senate, and the same committee of the House of Representatives, be and they are hereby instructed to visit the penitentiary at Joliet, and report on the same. And I am directed to respectfully ask the concurrence of the House in the passage thereof.

MANNING MAYFIELD,

Secretary of Senate. Mr. Speaker: I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has passed a joint resolution, as follows:

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring herein, That the General Assembly of the State of Illinois memorialize Congress on the subject of a ship canal connecting the waters of the lakes with the Illinois and Mississippi rivers, and that this General Assembly are of opinion that the completion of such a work by the National Government, would be of vast importance and of benefit to the nation at large; and that the State of Illinois will extend to the Federal Government all reasonable efforts in aid of the progress and completion of said enterprise. And that the subject matter of this resolution be referred to the committee on federal relations, to present some suitable memorial to Congress on this subject.

And I am directed to respectfully ask the concurrence of the House in the passage thereof.

MANNING MAYFIELD, Secretary of Senate. Mr. Speaker: I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has passed bills of the following titles, viz:

A bill for "An act for the protection of operatives in mines in the State of Illinois."

A bill for "An act to legalize the action of the board of supervisors of Champaign county in levying tax to pay bounty to volunteers."

A bill for "An act accepting the donation of public lands from Congress, approved July 2d, 1862"

A bill for "An act to detach certain lands from Warsaw city, and attach the same to Wilcox township."

And I am directed to respectfully ask the concurrence of the House in the passage thereof.

M. MAYFIELD,

Secretary of Senate.

Mr. O'Brien introduced a bill for "An act to amend chapter 41 of the Revised Statutes entitled 'Fees and Salaries.""

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. O'Brien,

The rules were suspended, and the bill read a second time, by its title. On motion of Mr. O'Brien,

The bill was referred to committee on judiciary.

Mr. Sedgwick introduced a bill for "An act concerning chattel mortgages in the counties adopting township organization."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Sedgwick,

The rules were suspended, and the bill read a second time, by its title. On motion of Mr. Sedgwick,

The bill was referred to the committee on township organization. Mr. Sedgwick introduced a bill for "An act concerning chattel mortgages in DeKalb county."

Which was read a first time, and
Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Sedgwick,

The rules were suspended, and the bill read a second time, by its title. Mr. Sedgwick moved to refer the bill to committee on township organization.

Mr. Keyes moved to amend by referring the bill to committee on judiciary.

Which was done.

Mr. Sedgwick introduced a bill for "An act concerning paupers in DeKalb county."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Sedgwick,

The rules were suspended, and the bill read a second time, by its title. On motion of Mr. Sedgwick,

The bill was referred to committee on township organization.

Mr. Peffer introduced a bill for "An act appointing railroad commissioners with their powers and duties."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Peffer,

The rules were suspended, and the bill read a second time, by its title. On motion of Mr. Peffer,

The bill was referred to the committee on banks and corporations. Mr. Peffer introduced a bill for "An act to amend an act entitled "Township Organization."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Peffer,

The rules were suspended, and the bill read a second time, by its title. On motion of Mr. Peffer,

The bill was referred to the committee on banks and corporations. Mr. Peffer introduced a bill for "An act to change the boundaries of certain school districts therein named."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Peffer,

The rules were suspended, and the bill read a second time, by its title. On motion of Mr. Peffer,

The bill was referred to the committee on education.

Mr. Newport introduced a bill for "An act to extend the right of suffrage to the volunteer soldiers of the State of Illinois, in the service of the United States."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Newport,

The rules were suspended, and the bill read a second time, by its title. On motion of Mr. Newport,

The bill was referred to the committee on judiciary.

Mr. Newport introduced a bill for "An act in relation to the expenditure of money collected for road purposes.'

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Newport,

The rules were suspended, and the bill read a second time, by its title. On motion of Mr. Newport,

The bill was referred to the committee on state roads.

Mr. Newport introduced a bill for "An act to amend the law in regard to the action of replevin."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Newport,

The rules were suspended, and the bill read a second time, by its title. On motion of Mr. Newport,

The bill was referred to the committee on judiciary.

Mr. Walker introduced a bill for "An act to amend the charter and increase the powers of the town of Carlinville."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Walker,

The rules were suspended, and the bill read a second time, by its title. On motion of Mr. Walker,

The bill was referred to the committee on banks and corporations. Mr. Walker introduced a bill for "An act to amend chapter sixty-five of the Revised Statutes of 1845, entitled 'Lien.''

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Walker,

The rules were suspended, and the bill read a second time, by its title.