BILLS ON THE FINAL READING.
Mr. Niles' bill [S. 97] designating certain holidays and relative to negotiable paper falling due thereon (see page 105 of the BREVIER LEGISLATIVE REPORTS) was read the third time and failed to pass for want of a constiiurional majority of 26 votes - yeas 24, nays 11.
Mr. Jacquess' bill [S. 100] limiting the liabilities of inn-keepers, was read the third time and failed to pass for want of a constitutional majority - yeas 20, nays 16.
Mr. Thompson's bill [S. 103] to prevent persons from injuring or destroying insured property and from making false proofs thereof - prescribing penalty for the same was read the third time and finally passed the Senate by yeas 33, nays 1.
Mr. Wolcott's bill [S. 104] conferring upon Bishops certain corporate powers, coming up -
Ou motion by Mr. WOLCOTT, it was laid on the table.
Mr. Carson's bill, [S. 105] amending the organization of Court's act by authorizing the holding of Criminal Circuit Courts in all counties polling 7,000 votes, being read the third time -
Mr. PARRISH explained its provisions and stated the necessity for such an act.
No quorum voting on its passage -
Mr. HANNA demanded a call of the Senate.
It was ordered, and being taken 34 members answered to their names.
On motion by Mr. HANNA further proceedings under the call were dispensed with.
The roll call was finished and the bill failed to pass for want of a constitutional majority - yeas 19, nays 15.
Mr. PARRISH made an ineffectual motion - yeas 14, nays 21 - that when the Senate adjourn it be till Monday at 2 1/2 o'clock P. M.
