MARY JANE JAMESON.
Mr. Kimball presented the petition of Mary Jane Jameson, a citizen of Pennsylvania, widow of John Jameson, reciting and showing that she is entitled to her original marital interest in two outlots at present within the enclosure of the Blind Asylum, and praying that the matter of her claim against the State therefor may be considered by the General Assembly. It was referred to the Committee on Claims.
On motion of Mr. Woodard, his bill [H. R. 391] further to prescribe the duties of the Secretary of State, and to provide farther arrangements (bureaus) for the duties of his office, was taken up and ordered to the engrossment.