BILLS ON THE THIRD READING.
Senate bills were read the third time and disposed of as follows:
Mr. Cavin's bill [S. 30] supplemental to an act for the formation of water works, etc.-, approved March 6, 1865, coming up in order, it was read the third time, and failed for want of a Constitutional majority, by yeas 23, nays 15.
Mr. Scott's bill [S. 35] in relation to docket fees, and declaring an emergency, being read the third time-
On motion of Mr. STEIN, it was laid on the table.
Mr. Kinley's bill [S. 36] prohibiting the retailing of intoxicating liquors to be used as a beverage, was read the third time. [It declares places of sale public nuisaaces; and fines the vendor from $20 to $100, to which m&y be added imprisonment, etc.]
The bill was rejected by yeas 10, nays 26.
Mr. Howk's bill [S. 40] to repeal the 44th and 82d sections and amend the 81st and 113th sections of the General Criminal Practice act of June 17th, 1852, and to regulate the practice as to continuances and changes of venue in criminal actions in this State, was read the third time.
It failed for want of a Constitutional majority, by yeas 22, nays 15.Mr. Scott's, bill [S. 45] relating to the salaries of the Judges of the various Courts in this state, being read the third time-
On motion by Mr. STEIN, it was made the special order for Friday, at 2 o'clock P. M.
[Mr. FISHER, by leave, offered a resolution, which was adopted, that when the Senate adjourn it be till 9 o'clock to-morrow.]
