In the passage of which I am directed to ask the concurrence of the Senate. Mr. Matteson, from the committee on Finance, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act concerning the redemption of lands sold for taxes," reported the same back with an amendment. And the question being then taken on concurring with the committee, in their amendment, it was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Boal, Brown, Catlin, Dunlap, Harris, McRoberts, Matteson, Powers, Reddick, Sanger, Stephenson, Sweat and Wilcox-13. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Cavarly, Coudy, Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Denny, Dougherty, Edwards, Gillespie, Houston, Judd, Killpatrick, Leviston, McMillan, Markley, Miller, Morrison, Noble, Smith, Sutphin and Warren-.2. And the question being then put, "Shall the bill pass?" it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Cavarly, Constable, Coudy, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Denny, Dougherty, Edwards, Gillespie, Houston, Judd, Killpatrick, Leviston, Markley, Miller, Morrison, Noble, Smith, Sutphin and Warren-22. Those voting in the negative. are, Messrs. Boal, Brown, Catlin, Davis of Hancock, Dunlap, Harris, McMillan, McRoberts, Matteson, Powers, Reddick, Sanger, Stephenson, Sweat and Wilcox-15. Ordered, That the title thereof be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives in its passage. Mr. Boal, from the select committee, consisting of the Senators from the ninth Judicial Circuit, to which was referred the bill, entitled “An act to change the times of holding the circuit courts of the ninth Judicial Circuit," reported the same back, and recommended its rejection. On motion of Mr. Boal, The bill was laid on the table. On motion of Mr. Warren, The order of business was suspended, and a bill, entitled "An act to attach the county of Shelby to the Sth Judicial Circuit, and for other purposes." on leave, was introduced by him, read, and Ordered to a second reading On motion of Mr. Warren, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to a select committee. Ordered, That Messrs. Warren, Powers and Edwards, be such commit tee. Mr. Constable, from the select committee of nine, to which was referred the House bill, entitled "An act to incorporate the Hilir ois Retreat for the Insane," reported the same back, and recommended its rejection. On motion of Mr. Constable, The bill was laid on the table. Mr. Constable, from the same committee, made report, accompanied with a bill, entitled "An act to establish the Illinois State Hospital for the Insane;" which was 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 Laid on the table, and ordered to be printed for the use of the General Assembly. On motion of Mr. Cavarly, The report was also laid on the table, and 3,000 copies thereof ordered to be printed for the same use. Mr. Noble, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act to reduce the price of the State lands, in the Dixon United States Land District;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Noble, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on Finance. Mr. Miller, from the committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as correctly enrolled, the following: "An act to authorize the Governor to pay certain drafts held Messrs. Lyon and Howard," and presented to the Council of Revision on the 4th inst. February 6, 1947. Mr. Denny moved that the Senate adjourn. And the question being then taken thereon, it was decided in the negative. On motion, The Senate adjourned until 2 o'clock, P. M. TWO O'CLOCK, p. M. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker laid before the Senate a communication from the Governor, upon Executive business. On motion of Mr. Dougherty, The same was acted on with open doors, and read as follows: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, To the Senate: 1 nominate Ralph Hamlin, to be Notary Public for the county of Pe oria. Amos B. Coon, to be Notary Public for the county of McHenry. Edward L. Mayo, to be Notary Public for the county of De Kalb. William B. Parker, to be Notary Public and Public Administrator for the county of Tazewell. Joseph C. Wheeler, to be Notary Public and Public Admininistrator for the county of Fayette. Daniel Howell, to be Notary Public for the county of Boone. James McCoy, to be Notary Public for the county of Whiteside. George T. Brown, to be Notary Public for Lower Alton, in the county of Madison Charles Hedenburgh, to be Public Administrator for the county of Brown. Daniel Pobbins, to be Notary Public for the county of De Witt. James Euart, to be Notary Public and Public Administrator for the county of Cumberland. William H. Benneson, to be Notary Public for the city of Quincy, in the county of Adains. On motion of Mr. Cavarly,' AUGUSTUS C. FRENCH. Were severally advised and consented to. On motion of Mr. Cavarly, The bill, entitled "An act to provide for the call of a Convention," and the amendments thereto, were taken up. And the question being on striking out all between the words "held " and "and every," and insert "at such time as may be fixed upon or specified by said convention," And being then put, it was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Catlin, Cavarly, Davis of Hancock, Dennis, Denry, Houston, Killpatrick, McMillan, McRoberts, Miller, Noble, Stephenson, Sweat and Warren-15. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allison, Boal, Brown, Constable, Coudy, Davis of Massac, Dougherty, Dunlap, Gillespie, Hanson, Harris, Judd, Leviston, Matteson, Morrison, Powers, Reddick, Sanger, Smith, Sutphin and Wilcox 21. Mr. Constable moved to amend the proviso of the sixth section, as follows: Strike out "or," between "time" and "manner," and insert instead the words, for holding the election on the;" And the question being then taken thereon, it was decided in the af firmative. On motion of Mr. Cavarly, The last section was stricken out, and the following added in lieu of it: "The public printer is hereby authorized to publish 10,000 copies for distribution by the members of the Legislature. The Secretary of State shall cause to be transmitted to the several Clerks of the County Commis sioners' Court, in this State, such a number of copies of this act, as shall be sufficient to supply the several officers, who are to perform duties under this law, and the said Cler s shall distribute the same to such officers." On motion of Mr. Matteson, The words "Du Page two members," were stricken out, and the words "Du Page one member, and Du Page and Will together, one member,” inserted in lieu thereof. On motion of Mr. Dennis, The word "Marion," after the words "Marion one member and," was stricken out, and the word "Perry" inserted in lieu thereof. On motion of Mr. Smith, The words "three members," after the word "Adams," were stricken out, and the words "two members, and Adams and Marquette together, one member," inserted in licu thereof. Oa motion of Mr. Brown, The words "two members," after the word "Brown," were stricken out, and the words "one member, and Brown and Schuyler together, two members," inserted in lieu thereof. Mr. Davis of Massac, moved to strike out, after the word "Hancock," the words "five members," and insert, in lieu thereof, the words "four members, and Jefferson, Franklin, Williamson, Jackson, Union, Johnson and Massac, one member," in lieu thereof; and The question being then taken thereon, it was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Cavarly, Constable, Davis of Massac, Dunlap, Edwards, Hanson, Leviston, Stephenson and Webb-11. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Boal, Brown, Coudy, Davis of Hancock, Denny, Gillespie, Harris, Houston, Judd, Killpatrick, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller Morrison, Noble, Powers, Sanger, Smith, Sutphin, Sweat and Warren-23. The question being then taken upon the adoption of the amendment, as amended, it was decided in the affirmative. And the question being then taken on ordering the bill to be engrossed for a third reading, as amended, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allison, Boal, Brown, Cavarly, Davis of Hancock, Denny, Edwards, Harris, Judd, Killpatrick, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller, Morrison, Powers, Sanger, Smith, Sutphin, Sweat and WilCOX -22. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allea, Constable, Condy, Davis of Massac, Dunlap, Gillespie, Hanson, Houston, Leviston, Stephenson, Warren and Webb-12. Mr. Miller, from the committee on Enrolled Bills, reported, es correctly enrolled, the following: "Joint resolution instructing our Senators and requesting our Represen tatives in Congress, for grant of lands;" and this day laid the same before the Governor. February 6, 1817. On motion, The Senate adjourned. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1847. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. Prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Bailey. Mr. Markley presented the petition of 111 citizens of Fulton county, for a division of the same; and also, the remonstrance of 16 citizens of said county, against such division; the reading of which, On motion of Mr. Markley, Was dispensed with, and the petition and remonstrance, Mr. Sutphin presented a petition for the vacation of streets, in the town of Pittsfield, Pike county; which, without reading, was, On motion of Mr. Sutphin, Referred to the committee on Public Roads. Mr. Sanger presented the remonstrance of citizens of Jo Daviess county, against a division of the same; which, without reading, was, On motion of Mr. Sanger, Referred to the committee on Counties. Mr. McRoberts presented the petition of sundry citizens of Vermilion county, praying for the location of a State road; which, without reading, was, On motion of Mr. McRoberts, Referred to the committee on Public Roads. Mr. Webb, from the committee on School Lands and Education, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to compensate the superin tendent of common schools, for past services," reported the same back, and asked to be discharged from its further consideration. The committee was thereupon accordingly discharged, and the bill, On motion of Mr. Webb, Referred to the cominittee on Finance. Mr. Webb, from the same committee, to which was referred the petition of citizens of Edgar county, praying for a change of the school laws, reported the same back, and asked for and obtained a discharge from its further consideration. On motion of Mr. Allison, The petition, on leave, was, withdrawn. Mr. McMillan, from the same committee, to which was referred the petition of sundry citizens of Carroll county, for authority to sell school lands in town 24 north, range 3 cast, at the town of Savanna, reported the same back, and asked to be discharged from the further consideration of the subject. The committee were thereupon accordingly discharged, and the petition, On motion of Mr. McMillan, was, Laid on the table. Mr. Killpatrick, from the same com nittee, to which was referred the report of the directors of the Illinois Asylum, reported the same back, and were discharged from its further consideration. |