On motion of Mr. Catlin, Referred to the committee on Incorporations. Mr. Sweat presented the petition of sundry citizens of Peoria praying that provisions may be made by law, whereby the convicts in the State Prison may receive moral and religious instructions, which without reading, was, On motion of Mr. Sweat, Referred to the committee on the Penitentiary. Mr, Wilcox presented the petitions of inhabitants of Elgin, to vacate burying ground and vest same in School District No. 1, and of citizens of Kane county, for a road from Fox to Rock river, which without reading were Referred, the first to the committee on School Lands and Education; the last to the committee on Public Roads. Mr. Miller presented the petition of citizens of Winnebago county, for vacating the town plat of Winnebago in said county, which, without reading, On motion of Mr. Miller, was Referred to the committee on Incorporations. Mr. Miller, from the committee on Incorporations, to which was referred the petition relative to the same subject, on leave, reported a bill, entitled "An act to provide for the maintenance of the Rockford Bridge;" which was read, 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 Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. Mr. Matteson, from the committee on Finance, to which was referred the petition of Wm. C. Kinney, for relief, reported a bill, entitled “An act for the relief of the heirs of William Kinney, deceased;" which was read, and On motion of Mr. Matteson, The rule was dispensed with, and the bill read a second time by its ti tle, and Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. On motion of Mr. Catlin, 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. Mr. Davis of Massac, from the committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the resolutions relative to the State debt, and the submission of the question of a capitation tax of not exceeding one dollar, to the people at the election of delegates to the convention, &c. reported the same back, and recommended their adoption; and The question being then taken upon their adoption, it was decided in the affirmative, Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence in their adoption. Mr. Sutphin, from the select committee, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to authorize the County Commissioners of Pike county, to pay the Recorder of said county for making an index to the Record books of his office," reported the same back with amendments, which were concurred in, and the bill as amended, Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. The Speaker announced Mr. Powers appointed to the committee on Finance, in place of Mr. Henry, resigned. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald, their Clerk: Mr. Speaker: I am directed to inform the Senate, that the House of Representatives have passed a bill for "An act in relation to the apportionment of the school fund in the county of Ogle," in the passage of which I am directed to ask the concurrence of the Senate. Mr. McRoberts, from the committee on Internal Navigation, to which was referred the petition of John Dement and others, praying for an amendment to an act incorporating the Rock River Dam and Bridge Company, reported the same back with a bill, entitled "An act to amend an act, entitled 'An act to incorporate the Rock River Dam and Bridge Company," which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. McRoberts, 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. McRoberts, 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. Mr. Sanger, from the select committee, to which was referred the petition of the proprietors of the town of Savanna, to vocate a part of said town plat, reported the same back with a bill, entitled "An act to vacate a part of the town plat of Savanna in the county of Carroll;" 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 Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. On motion of Mr. Sanger, The rule was further dispensed with, and the bill read a third time by its title and passed. Mr. Matteson, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act to incorporate the Will County Literary and Historical Society;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Matteson, 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. Matteson, 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. Orders of the day: Senate bills, on their third reading: "An act for recording patents;" "An act to levee and make certain improvements on the Wabash river;" and "An act to improve the navigation of the Embarrass river;" were severally read a third time, and passed. Ordered, That the titles thereof be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives in their passage. Mr. Davis of Hancock, moved that the Senate adjourn until 2 o'clock, P. M. The question being then taken thereon, it was decided in the negative. "An act for the relief of the heirs of John Dickey and others," was read a third time 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. Mr. Wilcox, on leave, introduced a bill, entitled "An act to amend the revenue law in relation to Assessors;" which was read, 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 Referred to the committee on Finance. Mr. Webb, from the committee on School Lands and Education, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to establish a ferry across the Illinois river at Henry, in Marshall county," reported the same back with amendments, which amendments, were concurred in, and the bill as amended Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. Mr. Webb, from the same committee, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to authorize the School Trustees of T. 13, N. R. 10, E. of the 4th principal meridian, to establish a Ferry across the Illinois river," reported the same back, with amendments which were concurred in, and the bill as amended, Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. The rule having been dispensed with, without objection, on leave, On motion of Mr. Dougherty, Resolved, That the Judges of the Supreme Court of this State, the District Judges of the United States Court, and ex-members of Congress, be requested to take seats within the bar of the Senate. Bill, entitled "An act to incorporate the Illinois Exporting Company," was read a third time and passed. On motion of Mr. Dougherty, The title was amended by striking out the word "exporting" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "transporting;" "An act to incorporate the Belvidere Cemetery Association;" and "An act to incorporate the Cedar Bluff Cemetery Association at Rockford, in Winnebago county," were severally read a third time and passed. Ordered, That the titles thereof be respectively as aforesaid, and that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence in their passage. On motion, The Senate adjourned. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1847. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. Prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Barger. Mr. Harris, from the committee on Petitions, to which was referred the petition of 51 citizens of T. 19, N. R. 12 west, of Vermilion county, for the relief of Isaac Lodowsky, reported the same back, with a bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Isaac Lodowsky;" which was read, and Ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Harris, 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. McRoberts, 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. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald, their Clerk: Mr. Speaker: The House of Representatives have adopted the following resolution: Resolved, That the Senate be requested to appoint a committee of conference, on the disagreeing vote of the two Houses, on the resolutions in relation to the subject of the apportionment, and that the Senate be informed that the House appoint nine on their part, (one from each judicial circuit) as said committee. Messrs. Morris, Reynolds, Marshall, Long, Linder, Shumway, Wardlaw, Ela and Cross, the committee on the part of the House. The House of Representative have concurred with the Senate in the passage of a bill, for "An act to amend 'An act concerning Wills;"" as amended by them; in which amendment, I am directed to ask the concurrence of the Senate. Mr. Cavarly, from the committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the bill of the House of Representatives, entitled "An act to author. ize John Fox, to convey certain land to the individuals therein named, reported the same back, and recommended its passage, which was M The rule was 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 inform the House of Representatives thereof. Mr. Cavarly, from the same committee, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to provide for the call of a Convention," together with sundry resolutions relating to the same subject, reported the same back, and recommended the passage of the bill. Mr. Judd moved to strike out all after the enacting clause, and add the following: , SECTION 1. An election for members to the Convention to revise, alter or amend the Constitution of the State of Illinois, shall be held on the first Monday of in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fortyThe several judges of election in the several precincts of each county in said State, shall, upon the day above mentioned, open the polls of their respective precincts, in the manner now prescribed by law for the election of members of the General Assembly, at the same places at which the polls were opened for the election of the members of the present General Assembly, and shall receive the votes of all electors who are qualified by law to choose members of the General Assembly. The electors shall be entitled to vote for as many persons as shall be entitled to a seat in said Convention by the provisions of this act; which votes shall be taken in the same manner as is now prescribed by law in elections for members of the General Assembly. SEC. 2. The Clerks of the County Commissioners' Court shall give the same notices, the County Commissioners' Court shall have the same power to appoint judges of election, the judges of election shall have the same power to appoint clerks of election, as is now prescribed by law for giving of notices, appointment of judges and clerks of election, in the election of members of the General Assembly. The judges and clerks of election, before entering upon the duties of their offices, shall take the oath prescribed by law for judges and clerks of election, and all vacancies in said offices shall be filled in the manner now fixed by law for the filling of such vacancies. SEC. 3. The number of members in such Convention shall be one hundred and sixty-two, to be apportioned amongst the several counties in this State, and voted for by the qualified electors of such counties, in the following manner, viz: The county of Adams three members; Alexander, Pulaski and Union together, one member; Bond one member; Boone one member; Brown two members; Bureau one member; Calhoun and Jersey together, one member; Carroll and Ogle together, one member, Cass one member; Champaign and Vermilion together, one member; Christian and Shelby together, one member; Clark two members; and Clark and Edgar together, one member; Clay one member; Clinton one member; Coles two members; Cook five members; Crawford one member; Cumberland and Effingham together, one member; DeKalb one member; DeWitt one member; DuPage two members; Edgar two members; Edwards one member; Fayette two members; Franklin one member; Fulton four members; Gallatin two members; Greene three members; Grundy and LaSalle together, one member; Hamilton one member; Hancock five members; Hardin and Gallatin together, one member; Henderson one member; Henry and Knox together, one member; Iroquois and Will together, one member; Jackson one member; Jasper and Crawford together, one member; Jefferson two members; Jersey one member; Jo Daviess three members; Johnson one member; Kane three members; Kendall one member; Knox |