MATTHEWS AND JOHNSON.
Mr. DOBBINS, from a majority of the Committee on Claims, returned , the memorial of Wm. B. Matthews and Johnson, citizens of the State of Illinois, for compensation ($224 60) for capturing and returning a fugitive from justice from Marion county, reporting against the appropriation of money for such a purpose. They say they come to this conclusion very reluctantly; and they admit that if they did not believe that the commissioners of Marion county have the power to make said allowance, they would recommend that it made by the General Assembly.
Mr. SLOAN, for the minority-himself and Mr. Stevenson-reported in favor of the allowance of the claim.
The report of the majority was concurred in.
