BILLS.
Mr. WARRUM introduced a bill [H. R. 21] for an act to amend sections 97 and 103 of an act to revise, simplify and abridge the forms of practice and proceedure in criminal actions in this State; approved June 17, 1852.
Mr. CALDWELL introduced a bill [H. R. 22] for an act to amend an act to enable the owners of wet lands to drain and reclaim them when the same can be done without affecting the rights of other land owners, by amending the tittle thereof, and sections 1, 3, 4, 6, 9,11,12-the tittle to be amended so as to read: An act to enable and encourage the owners of wet lands and marshes to drain and reclaim them when the same can be done without affecting the rights of others, and defining the duties of county officers in relation thereto, and repealing all acts in conflict with the provisions of this act.
Mr. WOOD introduced a bill [H. R. 23] for an act to repeal an act to authorize and encourage the construction of levees, dykes and drains by incorporated companies, and to repeal all former laws in relation thereto, which took effect May 22, 1869.
Mr. CALKINS of Porter, presented a petition from sundry citizens of Porter county asking for the passage of this bill, and by unanimous consent it was ordered to be referred with the bill.
Mr. MARTIN of Wayne introduced a bill [H. R. 24] for an act to amend section 90 of the criminal procedure act of June 17,1852. [It declares that amongst the competent witnesses, the accused may testify if he chooses.]
A message from the Senate by Mr. Cory, Secretary, announced the passage in that body of a resolution on the subject of annexing Dominica to the United States, and asking the concurrence of the House of Representatives.
