CALUMET DAM.
Mr. WOODS submitted a preamble and resolution, which were adopted, rehearsing that, Whereas many thousands of acres of land in the County of Lake are overflowed by the erection of a darn at Blue Island across the Calumet river, therefore Resolved, that the Judiciary Committee invesiigate by what right said dam has been erected, and kept up in violation of the rights of the people of this State, and report by bill or otherwise.
The SPEAKER, by request of the Governor, now laid before the House sundry documents in writing in connection with the Swamp Land matters.
Mr. MOODY submitted a resolution, which was adopted, instructing the Judiciary Committee to inquire, and report at as early a day as practicable, what would be the effect of the repeal of the present militia law, of those holding military office under the appointment of the Governor, &c.
Mr. BEACH submitted a resolution, which was adopted, that the Judiciary Committee define what is an assault, and report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. GROVER submitted a resolution, which was adopted, directing the Judiciary Committee to inquire into the expediency of abolishing the Common Pleas Court, and report, &c.
The House took a recess till a quarter before 2 o'clock.
