TWENTY-THIRD COMMON PLEAS DISTRICT.
The bill [S. 68] to amend the second section of the act creating the Twenty-third Common Pleas District, of March, 1867, was read the first time.
On motion of Mr. ODLE, there was a suspension of the constitutional restriction, and the bill was advanced and finally passed the House without amendment--yeas 80, nays 0.
The bill [S. 88] to authorize and encourage the construction of levees, dykes, drains and ditches, and providing for the organization of associations for such purposes, prescribing their powers and duties in the assessments of damages, etc., was taken up and read the first time.
On motion of Mr. WOOD, it was laid on the table, and 200 copies thereof were ordered to be printed.
The bill [S. 124] to create the Twenty-sixth Judicial District was read the first time.
Mr. SHIRLEY moved to refer to the Committee on the Organization of Courts.
A long debate ensued on the merits of bill, participated in by Messrs. SHIRLEY, EDWARDS of Lawrence, WOOLLEN, COWGILL and WOODARD, till--
Mr. CAUTHORN moved to lay the bill upon the table.
It was agreed to.
