On motion of Mr. Fort,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Ordered to a third reading.

On motion of Mr. Fort,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill 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. Van Dorston introduced a bill (S. B. No. 30) for "An act to incorporate the city of Vandalia."

Which was read a first time, and
Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Van Dorston,

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The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on municipal affairs and insurance.

Mr. Epler introduced a bill (S. B. No. 31) for "An act to provide for the meeting of a constitutional convention."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Epler,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Laid upon the table and ordered printed.

Mr. Dore introduced a bill (S. B. No. 32) for "An act to establish an Insurance Department in the State of Illinois, and to govern insurance companies doing business in the State of Illinois."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Dore,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Laid on the table and ordered printed.

Mr. Boyd introduced a bill (S. B. No. 33) for "An act to authorize the Governor of this State to appoint commissioners to take the acknowledgment or proof of the execution of deeds or other instruments, and to take depositions, etc., in other states and territories."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Boyd,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on judiciary.

Mr. Casey introduced a bill (S.B. No. 34) for "An act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the City of Murphysboro,' approved March 5, 1867."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Casey,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on municipal affairs and insurance.

Mr. Strevell introduced a bill (S.B. No. 35) for "An act appointing a State Agent, to reside at the city of Washington, District of Columbia." Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Strevell,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. McManus introduced a bill (S.B. No. 36) for "An act to establish a ferry at Keithsburg."

Which was read a first time, and
Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. McManus,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on banks and corporations.

Mr. Van Dorston introduced a bill (S.B. No. 37) for "An act incorporating Nashville Savings Bank."

Which was read a first time, and
Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Van Dorston,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on banks and corporations.

Mr. Van Dorston introduced a bill (S.B. No. 38) for "An act for the relief of Ambrose Owens."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Van Dorston,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Van Dorston introduced a bill (S.B. No. 39) for "An act to amend an act entitled 'an act to incorporate the town of Richview."" Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Van Dorston,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on municipal affairs and insurance.

Mr. Dore introduced a bill (S.B. No. 40) for "An act to incorporate the Maywood Company."

Which was read a first time, and
Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Dore,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and.

Referred to the committee on banks and corporations.

Mr. McNulta introduced a bill (S.B. No. 41) for "An act to amend an act entitled 'an act to incorporate the Decatur and East St. Louis Railroad Company.'

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. McNulta,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. McManus introduced a bill (S.B. No. 42) for "An act to establish a ferry across the Mississippi river at New Boston."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. McManus,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on banks and corporations.

Mr. Munn introduced a bill (S.B. No. 43) før "An act to amend an act entitled 'an act to reduce the charter of the city of Cairo, and the several acts amendatory thereof, into one act, and revise the same."" Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Munn,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on municipal affairs and insurance. Mr. Munn introduced a bill (S.B. No. 44) for "An act to establish the Caledonia Ferry Company."

Which was read a first time, and
Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Munn,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on banks and corporations.

Mr. Munn introduced a bill (S.B. No. 45) for "An act for the relief of the widow and heirs of James McKee, deceased."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Munn,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on banks and corporations.

Mr. Ward introduced a bill (S.B. No. 46) for "An act to provide for a complete revision of the public statute laws of this State." Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Ward,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on judiciary.

Mr. Ward introduced a bill (S.B. No. 47) for "An act to amend chapter XXII of the Revised Statutes of 1845, entitled 'Charitable Uses.''

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Ward,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on judiciary.

Mr. Ward introduced a bill (S.B. No. 48) for "An act to amend an act to incorporate the Provident Life Insurance and Investment Company."

Which was read a first time, and
Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Ward,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on municipal affairs and insurance.

Mr. Ward introduced a bill (S.B. No. 49, for "An act to incorporate the Merchants National Loan and Trust Company."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Ward,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on banks and corporations.

Mr. Ward introduced a bill (S.B. No. 50) for "An act to amend an act entitled 'an act to incorporate the Oconto Company, and to change its name to the Duncan City Company.'

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Ward,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on banks and corporations.

Mr. Ward introduced a bill (S.B. No. 51) for "An act to incorporate the Gern an Banking Company."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Ward,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on banks and corporations.

Mr. Ward introduced a bill (S.B. No. 52) for "An act to amend an act entitled 'an act to incorporate the National Watch Company,' approved February 15th, 1865."

Which was read a first time, and
Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Ward,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on banks and corporations.

Mr. Ward introduced a bill (S.B. No. 53) for "An act to amend an act entitled 'an act to incorporate the North Western Plank Road Company,' passed March 1st, 1854."

Which was read a first time, and
Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Ward,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on banks and corporations.

Mr. Ward introduced a bill (S.B. No. 54) for "An act to authorize the formation of corporations to provide the members thereof with homesteads, or lots of land suitable for homesteads."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Ward,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on banks and corporations.

Mr. Flagg introduced a bill (S.B. No. 55) for "An act in relation to statistics."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Flagg,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second tima, and

Referred to the committee on agriculture.

Mr. Flagg introduced a bill (S.B. No. 56) for "An act to incorporate the Ark Insurance, Trust and Loan Company."

Which was read a first time, and

Ordered to a second reading.

On motion of Mr. Flagg,

The rule was unanimously dispensed with, the bill read a second time, and

Referred to the committee on municipal affairs and insurance.

Mr. Chittenden introduced a bill (S.B. No. 57) for "An act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Quincy and Warsaw Railroad Company,' approved Feb. 16, A.D. 1865."