Mr. Dixon introduced House bill, No. 71, for "An act to incorporate St. Patrick's Benevolent Society of the Holy Family Parish, Chicago, Illinois." Which was ordered to a first reading. On motion of Mr. Dixon, The rule was suspended, and The bill was referred to the committee on corporations, without reading. Mr. Johnson introduced House bill, No. 72, for "An act for the protection of fruit and ornamental trees, shrubbery, vegetables, plants and vines." Which was ordered to a first reading. Mr. Pritchard introduced House bill, No. 73, for "An act to regulate the publication of the decisions of the supreme court." Which was ordered to a first reading. Mr. Sheldon introduced House bill, No. 74, for "An act to repeal an act entitled 'an act to amend section 11 of the Revised Statutes, entitled 'Judgments and Executions.' Which was ordered to a first reading. Mr. Springer introduced House bill, No. 75, for "An act to repeal section 12 of an act entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of Springfield,' approved February 18th, 1859." Which was ordered to a first reading. On motion of Mr. Springer, The rule was suspended, and The bill was referred to the committee on municipal affairs, without reading. Mr. Wight introduced House bill, No. 76, for "An act in relation to the election, qualification, duties and compensation of State's attorney.' Which was ordered to a first reading. On motion of Mr. Mayo, The rules were suspended, for the purpose of the House going into committee of the whole, for the consideration of Senate bill, No. 5, for "An act to authorize the State Treasurer and Auditor to purchase coin for the purpose of paying the State indebtedness." On motion of Mr. Mayo, The House resolved itself into committee of the whole, and Mr. Cary was called to the chair. After some time spent in committee of the whole, the Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Cary, from the committee of the whole, reported that the committee had had under consideration Senate bill, No. 5, for "An act to authorize the State Treasurer and Auditor to purchase coin for the purpose of paying the State indebtedness," and reported progress, and asked leave to sit again at half-past two o'clock P. M. On motion of Mr. Sheldon, The report of the committee was concurred in, and leave granted to sit again. On motion of Mr. Barnes, At 12:35 P. M. the House adjourned to 2:30 P. M. HALF-PAST TWO O'CLOCK P. M. The House met, pursuant to adjournment. On motion of Mr. Mayo, The House resolved itself into committee of the whole, and After some time spent in committee of the whole, the Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Cary, from that committee, reported that they had considered Senate bill, No. 5, for "An act to authorize the State Treasurer and Auditor to purchase coin for the purpose of paying the State indebtedness," and had amended said bill, and recommended its passage as amended. On motion of Mr. Price, The report of the committee was concurred in. On motion of Mr. Springer, The bill and amendment were ordered printed for a third reading. On motion of Mr. Cummings, At 4:45 P. M., the House adjourned. THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1871. The House met, pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Prentice. The journal of yesterday was read. Mr. Sheldon, by leave, called up the new rule proposed by him yesterday, and moved its adoption. Mr. Galloway moved to refer the rule to the committee on rules; which motion was agreed to. Mr. Vocke called up the new rule proposed by him yesterday, with the amendment to said rule proposed by Mr. Roe, and accepted the amendment of Mr. Roe, and moved its adoption. Mr. Cummings moved to refer the rule to the committee on rules; which motion was not agreed to. Mr. Barnes moved the previous question upon the adoption of the rule. And the question being, "Shall the main question be now put?" it was decided in the affirmative. The question recurring upon the adoption of the rule, it was not agreed to. Mr. Hinchcliffe presented a petition from John Noetling and 221 other citizens of St. Clair county, praying for the passage of a law regulating the practice of medicine in this State; which was Referred to the committee on miscellaneous subjects. Mr. Hinchcliffe presented a petition from S. M. Kase, Esq., praying the passage of an act to regulate the publication of the Decisions of the Supreme Court; which was Referred to the committee on judiciary. Mr. Hinchcliffe presented a petition of 177 citizens of Logan county, praying for the passage of a bill entitled "An act providing for the health and safety of persons employed in coal mines," heretofore introduced in this House; which was Referred to the committee on mines and mining. Mr. Hinchcliffe presented a petition from 236 citizens of Murphysboro, praying for the passage of a bill entitled "An act providing for the health and safety of persons employed in coal mines," heretofore introduced in this House; which was Referred to the committee on mines and mining. Mr. Hinchcliffe presented a petition from 337 citizens of St. Clair county, praying for the passage of a bill entitled "An act providing for the health and safety of persons employed in coal mines," heretofore introduced in this House; which was Referred to the committee on mines and mining. Mr. Hinchcliffe presented a petition from 318 citizens of LaSalle county, praying for the passage of a bill entitled "An act providing for the health and safety of persons employed in coal mines," heretofore introduced in this House; which was Referred to the committee on mines and mining. Mr. Hinchcliffe presented a petition from 144 citizens of mining sections of the State of Illinois, praying for the passage of a bill entitled "An act providing for the health and safety of persons employed in coal mines," heretofore introduced; which was Referred to the committee on mines and mining. Mr. Turner presented a petition from several citizens of the State of Illinois, praying for legislative action to secure the organization and enlargement of libraries for the use of the penitentiary, county jails and other penal institutions throughout the State; which was Referred to the committee on state institutions. Mr. Stewart presented a petition from Messrs. Wheat and Marcy in relation to a bill entitled "An act to regulate the publication of the decisions of the Supreme Court;' which was Referred to the committee on judiciary. Mr. Price presented a communication from Charles E. Baldwin, of Fire Company, No. 3, Galesburg, in regard to exempting volunteer firemen from jury service and poll tax; which was Referred to the committee on judiciary. Mr. Galloway presented a petition from Frank Dean, in relation to publication of decisions of the Supreme Court; which was Referred to the committee on judiciary, Mr. Galloway presented a petition from Horatio S. Wait, in relation to the publication of the decisions of the Supreme Court; which was Referred to the committee on judiciary. Mr. Jones of Marshall presented a petition from Hou. P. S. Perley, in relation to the publication of the decisions of the Supreme Court which was Referred to the committee on judiciary. Mr. Efner presented a petition from E. W. Payne, in relation to fees of county clerke; which was Referred to the committee on fees and salaries. Mr. Rice of Sangamon presented a petition from H. G. Fitzhugh, praying for an appropriation for him of the sum of one hundred and eighty dollars and seventy-nine cents, balance due him for labor in repairing State Arsenal; which was Referred to the committee on appropriations. Mr. Whitney submitted the following: Resolved, That the committee on counties and township organization be instructed to inquire what legislation is required to carry into effect the provisions of the constitution for the removal of county seats; and that they report by bill or otherwise. Which was referred to the committee on counties and township organization. Mr. Burnside submitted the following: WHEREAS many defaults are constantly occurring by agents as well as by officers of the law, in collecting for individuals and corporations, and no adequate remedy is now furnished by law to punish or reclaim, where such agent is not pecuniarily responsible; therefore, be it Resolved, That the judiciary committee are requested to inquire into the expediency of reporting an amendment to the criminal code now applicable to officers and attorneys, so that the same be applicable to all cases and individuals failing to pay over money when by them collected. Which was referred to the committee on judiciary. Mr. Rice of Peoria submitted the following: Resolved, That the court of chancery be always considered open for the hearing and determination of motions to grant or dissolve injunctions and for the appointment of receivers and for the final hearing and determination of causes in case the same has been taken under advisement or when the parties consent that the same shall be so heard. That appeals and writs of error may be taken from all final orders made in vacation, the same as in term time. That on all trials in the Supreme Court, the court consider and pass upon all questions materially touching the case and properly presented in the records and arguments. That the law now permitting the arrest of debtors before justices of the peace upon oral oath of the plaintiff, his agent or attorney, is oppressive and vicious, and ought to be so amended that the plaintiff, his agent or attorney, shall be required in all cases to file a written affidavit. Which was referred to the committee on judiciary. Mr. Jones of Crawford submitted the following: WHEREAS a memorial is now pending before Congress, asking indemnity and remuneration for Joseph J. Petrie, of Crawford county, Illinois, for services rendered and expenses incurred by him in conducting two expeditions in the depth of winter, in the years 1849 and 1850, from the Sacramento Valley, in the State of California, into the mountains, on the waters of Deer Creek, resulting in the deliverance of over seventy emigrants, men, women and children, who, but for his generous humanity, would have met a miserable death from privation and exposure; and whereas the Legislature of California has addressed resolutions to Congress, respectfully urging the claim of said memorialist in the premises; therefore, Resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring herein, That our Senators in Congress be instructed and our Representatives be requested to use all necessary and honorable efforts to secure an early and favorable consideration by Congress of the memorial of the said Joseph J. Petrie, for the services rendered and expenses incurred by him, as aforesaid, whereby men, women and children were rescued from a horrible death and from privation and suffering of the most revolting character. Resolved, That the Governor be requested to forward to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress a copy of these resolutions. Which was referred to the committee on federal relations. Mr. Galloway submitted the following: Resolved, That the person who furnished the various lists of members of this House, be requested to desist the further publication of such lists until he has learned the names of the members thereof. Which was referred to the committee on printing. Mr. Casey of Jefferson submitted the following: WHEREAS the Constitution of 1870 requires that all property shall be taxed according to its value; therefore, Resolved, That the committee on revenue be requested to inquire into the expediency of repealing the law authorizing the equalization of taxation in this State; and report by bill or otherwise. Which was referred to the committee on revenue. Mr. Vocke submitted the following: Resolved, That the committee on judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of introducing a bill for an act requiring the courts of justice, wherein actions of tort are brought, which have led to the imprisonment of the defendant upon affidavits of the plaintiffs, to submit the merits of the actions to a preliminary hearing, with a view to determine whether the suits are properly brought in the form of actions ex-delicto, or whether actions ex-contractu would more properly lie; and if the latter should be the case, to release the defendants from impri sonment. Which was referred to the committee on judiciary. Mr. King of Jersey submitted the following: Resolved, That the Doorkeeper of this House be requested to call on the Secretary of State, and that the Secretary be authorized to furnish said Doorkeeper with such articles on his written order as said Doorkeeper may deem necessary for the use and convenience of the members of this House. Mr. Sheldon moved to refer said resolution to the committee on contingent expenses; which motion was not agreed to. The question recurring upon the adoption of the resolution of Mr. King of Jersey, it was not agreed to. Mr. Nelson submitted the following: Resolved, That the committee on appropriations be instructed to inquire and report to this House as to the propriety of purchasing, by the State, the remains of the mastodon now the property of Jacob H. Gross, which remains were dis |