Mr. Miller, also, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act for recording the plats of the school lands;" which was read by its title, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Miller, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on School Lands and Education. Mr. Wilcox, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act in relation to bridges in Kane county;" which was read by its title, and. Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Wilcox, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. On motion of Mr. Wilcox, The rule was further dispensed with, and the bill read a third time by its title, and passed. Ordered, That the title thereof be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives in its passage. 6 Mr. Miller, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act to amend the ninety-eighth chapter of the Revised Statutes, entitled Schools;" which was read by its title, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Miller, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on School Lands and Education. Mr. Davis of Massac, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act for the relief of the inhabitants of township No. 16, in Pope county;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Davis, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the select committee on School Lands and Education. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald, their Clerk : Mr. Speaker: The House of Representatives have concurred with the Senate in the passage of a bill for "An act to amend an act, entitled 'An act to authorize George W. Jones to establish a ferry from Jordan's ferry to Dubuque." Mr. Miller, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act to amend the ninety-third chapter of the Revised Statutes, entitled Roads;" which was read by its title, ard Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Miller, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on Public Roads. Mr. Sanger, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act to amend an an act, entitled 'An act to establish a ferry therein named;"" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Sanger, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on Public Roads. On motion of Mr. Dougherty, Further proceedings under the call of the Senate, were dispensed with. Mr. Doougherty moved the previous question. Mr. Davis of Hancock moved to lay the motion for the previous question on the table; and The vote being then taken thereon, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Coudy, Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Dunlap, Edwards, Gillespie, Hanson, Houston, Judd, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller, Noble, Reddick, Sanger, Sutphin, Sweat, Webb and Wilcox-22. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Dougherty, Leviston, Powers, Smith, Stephenson and Warren-12. And the question being then taken on the motion to re-consider, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Edwards, Hanson, Houston, Judd, Leviston, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller, Reddick, Sanger, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren and Webb-19. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Coudy, Dougherty, Dunlap, Gillespie, Powers, Smith and Stephenson-13. Mr. Dougherty moved a call of the Senate. Pending the call of the Senate, Mr. Miller, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act to reduce the price of the State lands;" which was read by its title, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Miller, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on Finance. Mr. Allison, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act fixing the fees of certain officers therein named;" which was read by its title, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Allison, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its title, and Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. On motion of Mr. Davis of Hancock, further proceedings under the call of the Senate were dispensed with. Mr. Boal moved that the Senate adjourn; and The question being then taken thereon, it was decided in the negative. The question being then taken on laying the bill on the table, it was decided in the negative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those who voted in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Coudy, Dougherty, Dunlap, Leviston, Powers, Smith, Stephenson and Warren-14. Those who voted in the negative, are, Messrs. Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Edwards, Gillespie, Hanson, Houston, Judd, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller, Noble, Reddick, Sanger, Sutphin, Sweat, Webb and Wilcox-20. Mr. Allen moved the previous question. Mr. Webb moved to lay the motion for the previous question on the ta ble; and The vote being then taken thereon, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Edwards, Gillespic, Hanson, Houston, Judd, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller, Noble, Reddick, Sanger, Sutphin, Sweat, Webb and Wilcox-20. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Coudy, Dougherty, Dunlap, Leviston, Powers, Smith, Stephenson and Warren-14. Mr. Davis of Hancock moved to amend the bill, by adding the following, as an additional section: "SEC. 4. That an act to regulate the salaries of Justices of the Supreme Court, hereafter to be elected, approved February the 11th, 1845, and so much of the forty-first chapter of the Revised Statutes, as provides that Justices of the Supreme Court, elected or appointed subsequently to February the twelfth, one thousand eight hundred and forty-five, shall each receive one thousand dollars, approved March the third, one thousand eight hundred and forty-five, be and the same are hereby repealed; and the twenty-sixth section of chapter twenty-nine of the Revised Statutes, approved March the third, one thousand eight hundred and forty-five, be and the same is hereby revived, from and after the first of January, one thousand eight hundred and forty-seven." Mr. Dougherty moved to amend the amendment, by adding the following, as a proviso: Provided, That nothing in this section shall be so construed as to allow any additional salaries to the Judges of the Supreme and Circuit Courts for services hereafter performed.'" Mr. Davis of Hancock moved to lay the amendment offered by Mr. Dougherty on the table; and The question being then taken thereon, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Gillespie, Hanson, Houston, Judd, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller, Noble, Reddick, Sanger, Sutphin, Sweat, Webb and Wilcox-19. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Coudy, Dougherty, Dunlap, Edwards, Leviston, Powers, Smith, Stephenson and Warren -15. Mr. Boal moved to amend the amendment by striking out the word "January," and insert the word "August." S Mr. Davis of Hancock moved to lay the proposed amendment on the table; and The vote being then taken thereon, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Edwards, Gillespie, Hanson, Houston, Judd, McMillan, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller, Noble, Reddick, Sanger, Sutphin, Sweat, Webb and Wilcox-20. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Coudy, Dougherty, Dunlap, Leviston, Powers, Smith, Stephenson and Warren-14. Mr. Markley moved to amend the amendment, by adding the following as a proviso: "Provided, That the salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court elected since the first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and fortyfour, shall be twelve hundred and fifty dollars per annum, aud no more;" and The question being then taken thereon, it was decided in the negative, by yeas and navs, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Coudy, Dougherty, Gillespie, Leviston, Markley, Powers, Smith, Stephenson and Warren-14. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Dunlap, Edwards, Hanson, Houston, Judd, McMillan, McRoberts, Matteson, Miller, Morrison, Reddick, Sanger, Sutphin, Sweat, Webb and Wilcox-19. The question being then taken upon the adoption of the amendment offered by Mr. Davis of Hancock, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Edwards, Gillespic, Hanson, Houston, Judd, McMillan, McRoberts, Matteson, Miller, Noble, Reddick, Sanger, Sutphin, Sweat, Webb and Wilcox-19. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Ailen, Allison Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Coudy, Dougherty, Dunlap, Leviston, Markley, Morrison, Powers, Smith, Stephenson and Warren-16. Ordered, That the bill, as amended, pass to a third reading. On motion of Mr. Cavarly, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a third time by its title, 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. Davis of Hancock, Davis of Massac, Dennis, Edwards, Gillespic, Hanson, Houston, Judd, McMillan, McRoberts, Matteson, Miller, Noble, Reddick, Sanger, Sutphin, Sweat, Webb and Wilcox-19. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Allison, Boal, Brown, Catlin, Cavarly, Coudy, Dougherty, Dunlap, Leviston, Markley, Morrison, Powers, Smith, Stephenson and Warren-16. Ordered, That the title thereof be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives of the concurrence of the Senate in its passage. On motion, The Senate adjourned. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1847. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. Prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Bailey. Mr. Wilcox, from the committee on Finance, to which was referred the petition of John Reynolds, reported the same back with a bill, entitled "An act for the payment of John Reynolds for services rendered the State;" which was 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, On motion of Mr. Cavarly, Referred to the committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Matteson, from the committee on Finance, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Michael Kennedy," and accompanying papers, made report of the majority of the committee, and recommended the passage of the bill. Mr. Dougherty from the same committee, also made report of the minority of said committee, which was read. Mr. Powers moved a call of the Senate, which proceeded for a time, when, On motion of Mr. Reddick, It was dispensed with. The question pending before the call of the Senate, was upon ordering to be engrossed for a third reading, the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Michael Kennedy," and the question being then taken thereon, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allison, Boal, Cavarly, Coudy, Dennis, Denny, Edwards, Gillespie, Hanson, Houston, Judd, Killpatrick, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller, Morrison, Noble, Powers, Reddick, Sanger, Smith, Sutphin, Sweat, Warren and Wilcox-26. Those voting in the negative, are, Messrs. Allen, Brown, Catlin, Davis of Massac, Dougherty, Dunlap, Harris, Leviston, McMillan, Stephenson and Webb-11. On motion of Mr. Cavarly, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a third time. And the question being then taken upon its passage, it was decided in the affirmative, by yeas and nays, as follows: Those voting in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Allison, Boal, Cavarly, Coudy, Dennis, Denny, Edwards, Gillespie, Hanson, Houston, Judd, McRoberts, Markley, Matteson, Miller, |