Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. Senate bill, No. 566, for "An act to incorporate the Germania Mænnerchor," was read a third time, And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" It was decided in the affirmative, Those voting in the affirmative are, (Yeas.. 20 ..00 Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. Senate bill, No. 573, for "An act to incorporate the town of Bethalto, Madison county," was read a third time, And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" It was decided in the affirmative, Those voting in the affirmative are, Messrs. Flagg, Fort, Harlan, McManus, (Yeas. Nays .20 .00 Messrs. Patton, Shepherd, Snapp, Strevell, Tincher, Turney. Messrs. Addams, Boyd, Casey, Chittenden, Crawford, Dore, Epler, McNulta, Munn, Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. Senate bill, No. 565, for "An act entitled 'an act to incorporate the Chicago Academy of Sciences,"" was read a third time, And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" It was decided in the affirmative, Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. Senate bill, No. 570, for "An act to incorporate the Western Grain Drying and Transfer Company," was read a third time, And the question being," Shall this bill pass?" Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. Mr. McManus moved the previous question on Senate bill No. 577, which was carried. Senate bill, No. 577, for "An act to provide for the establishment of a commissioner in the city of New York, to promote emigration to the State of Illinois," was read a third time, And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" It was decided in the negative, Those voting in the affirmative are, Messrs. Casey, Crawford, Dore, Fort, Yeas.... 11 Nays... 12 Those voting in the negative are, Messrs. Addams, Boyd, Chittenden, Epler, Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. At 6 o'clock P.M., the Senate, on motion of Mr. Epler, adjourned. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1869. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Eads. The journal of yesterday was being read, when, The further reading of the same was dispensed with. Senate bill No. 439 was taken from the table and Ordered to a third reading. On motion of Mr. Epler, Senate bill No. 545 was taken from the table and Ordered to a third reading. Senate bill, No. 545, for "An act to amend chapter thirtieth of the Revised Statutes," was read a third time, And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" It was decided in the affirmative, {eas... Those voting in the affirmative are, 24 .00 Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. Senate bill, No. 579, for "An act to authorize the Chicago City Railway Company to use dummy steam engines outside of the city of Chicago," was read a third time, And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" It was decided in the affirmative, {ays Those voting in the affirmative are, 24 .00 Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. Senate bill, No. 555, for "An act authorizing the Auditor of State to convey certain land therein mentioned," was read a third time, And the question being, "Shall this bill pass יי? .24 1 Nays .00 Messrs. Fort, Harlan, Messrs. Shepherd, Patton, Van Dorston, Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Halstead : Mr. Speaker: I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has returned to them a Senate bill of the following title, for proper engrossment: Senate bill, No. 598, for "An act to amend an act to incorporate Mr. Fort asked leave to prepare a substitute for Senate bill No. 393, which was granted. Senate bill, No. 580, for "An act providing for the redemption of real estate," was read a third time, And the question being, "Shall this bill pass 9 14 Senate bill, No. 582, for "An act to incorporate the Seamen's Friend's Society," was read a third time, And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" Yeas. It was decided in the affirmative, {Nays Those voting in the affirmative are, Messrs. Addams, Messrs. Fort, Harlan, McManus, McNulta, Munn, Nicholson, Patton, Pinckney, Ward, Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. Senate bill, No. 591, for "An act to amend an act entitled 'an act to incorporate the Mutual Life Insurance Company of the State of Illinois,' approved March 7, 1867," was read a third time, And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" It was decided in the affirmative, { Those voting in the affirmative are, Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. Senate bill, No. 592, for "An act to incorporate the Jonesboro and Cape Girardeau Railroad Company," was read a third time, And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" It was decided in the affirmative, Those voting in the affirmative are, (Yeas.... .24 .00 Messrs. Shepherd, Snapp, Strevell, Tincher, Turney. Van Dorston, Woodson. Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. Senate bill, No. 594, for "An act to amend an act entitled 'an act to incorporate the Pana, Springfield and North Western Railroad Company," was read a third time, And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" Yeas It was decided in the affirmative, Keys Those voting in the affirmative are, Messrs. Addams, Messrs. Fort, Harlan, McManus, McNulta, Munn, Nicholson, Patton, Van Dorston, Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. On motion of Mr. Epler, Senate bill No. 597 was recommitted to the committee on state institutions. Senate bill, No. 599, for "An act to enable the Gardner Coal Company to engage in manufacturing business, and to increase its powers,' was read a third time, And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. Senate bill, No. 600, for "An act to incorporate the Aurora Manu |