NEWSPAPEBS.
He also submitted a resolution, which was adopted by consent, instructing the Doorkeeper to notify the publishers of the daily papers ordered for the use of members to have their papers in the postoffice of the House of Representatives by 8 o'clock A. M. the day of publication.
Mr. DEPUTY, [H. R. 176], for an act to amend the seventh section of an act authorizing the assessment of lands for plank, macadam and gravel road purposes, approved March 11, 1867, and May 14, 1869.
Mr. BIGGS, [H. R. 177], for an act defining what counties shall constitute the 2lst Common Pleas District, and fixing the times of holding Courts therein, [Fulton, Kosciusko and Wabash.]
Mr. CAUTHORN--[H. R. 178], for an act to amend the 51st section of a general city incorporation act of March 14, 1867.
Mr. FRIEDLEY--[H. R. 179], for an act to amend section 412 of the civil practice act of June 18, 1852.
Mr. SANSBERRY [H. R. 180], for an act relative to the disabilities of Circuit Court Judges to hold and discharge the duties of their Courts, and to provide for the appointment of Judges pro tem. [In cases of incompetency for nine consecutive months the Governor shall appoint.]
Mr. SANSBERRY and Mr. RUDDELL presented petitions, which were referred without reading.
Mr. RUDDELL [H. R. 181], for an act providing for the investment of money belonging to the Sinking Fund. Its consideration was made the special order for Tuesday, at 3 o'clock.
Mr. WILSON--[H. R. 183], for an act to enable cities to aid in the construction of railroads.
Mr. RUDDELL-[H. R. 183], for an act authorizing cities, towns and townships to negotiate loans for school building purposes.
Mr. WILSON presented the claim of The People newspaper for newspapers furnished by order of the House.
Mr. GALLENTINE, [H. R. 184], for an set to exempt the homestead from forced sale, and regulating proceedings under executions. [Exemption 40 acres--or the town lot and the buildings thereon, not exceeding $1,500 in value.
