REPORTS FROM THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
Mr. VEATCH returned Mr. Williams' bill [85] amend the title of the Bridge act, and repeal the Bridge act of March 3, 1859, with an amendment by substitute, entitled, A bill [186] to authorize the Board of Commissioners to purchase toll bridges, or any private interest therein. He said the act referred to contained a provision authorizing the Commissioners to purchase bridges; but as that was not indicated in the title, some doubt had arisen as to its constitutionality. The Committee thought it better to report an original bill for the purpose, than to amend the title of an existing law.
The bill was passed to the second reading.
Mr. JENKINSON returned Mr. Heffren's bill [73]-hard money treasuryand reported a motion that it lie on the table.
The report was concurred in.
Mr. BUNDY returned Mr. Packard's conventional interest bill, [14] and reported a motion to lay on the table-the Committee having heretofore reported a bill on the subject.
The report was concurred in.
