EMBEZZLEMENT BILL.
Mr. Branham's Embezzlement Bill [H. R. 1] defining certain felonies, &c., was taken up and considered on the second reading.
On motion by Mr. BRANHAM, it was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. STOTSENBERG desired to amend by substituting appropriately the word "felony" for embezzlement," and for "breach of trust."
Mr. PROSSER proposed to amend by including in its provisions and penalties "all city, town and other officers, all executors and administrators, and all persons acting in any fidiciary capacity whatever."
The amendments, by unanimous consent, were referred with the bill.
Mr. Williams' bill [2] declaring it a felony to destroy railroad cattle-guards, &c.; and
Mr. Cameron's bill, [3] to provide for the Common Pleas Court in Newton county, were considered on the second roading, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. McLean's bill [4] to amend sections 70 and 91 of the aasessment act, June 21, 1852, was considered on the second reading, and referred to the Committee on County and Township Business.
Mr. Jenkinson's bill, [5] to repeal the taxing power of County Commissioners, was considered on the second reading, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
