REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr. NEWCOMB, from the Committee on Ways and Means, returned Mr. Hughes' bill [H. R. 46] for the relief of Alfred Williams, late Treasurer of Brown county, [from paying lost revenue to the amount of $1,279 81 without recommending any action thereon.
Mr. McLEAN, from the Committee on Education, returned Mr. Wolfe's bill [H. R.153] to repeal the 15th section of the act creating a State Normal School, with an amendment by way of substitute, recommending its passage.
Mr. SMITH, of Lagrange, from the Judiciary, returned Mr. Miller's docket fees amendment bill [H. R. 297] recommending its passage.
Mr. LITSON, from the Joint Committee on Military Affairs, reported on the Adjutant General's office - recommending the Adjutant General's suggestion of the publication of a supplementary volume of his Report. They report unfavorably to the suggestions for publishing the roll of the Indiana Legion, &c. And they commend the general condition of the Adjutant General's office - its affairs having been administered with economy, ability and entire success. They commend the Adjutant General for the continued prosecution and settlement of military claims. They also recommend an appropriation. It was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. MARTIN, from the Committee on Fees and Salaries, returned the county surveyor's and county commissioner's bill, No. 194.
Mr.SCHAMMAHORN, from the Committee on Rights and Privileges, returned a joint resolution No 44, recommending its passage.
Mr. CHAMBERS, from the Committee on Corporations, returned Mr. Newcomb's bill [H. R. 239] supplemental to the law for the taxation of land in cities, with an amendment, recommending its passage.
He also returned Mr. Green's Aurora and Loughery turnpike bill, [H. R. 239] recommending its passage.
He also returned the Manufacturing and Mining Company bill, [S. 191] recommending its passage.
