SCHOOL TRUSTEES BONDS.
The bill [S. 204] to amend the 15th section of the act of 1852, prescribing the manner of compelling official bonds, so as to empower the county commissioners to require new bonds, was taken up. It gives to the county commissioners the power to inquire into official bonds, and require new ones, etc.
On motion by Mr. Smith, (there being a dispensation for the purpose,) the bill was advanced and finally passed the House of Representatives yeas, 75 ; nays, 0 - Mr. Smith saying that there is now no law requiring additional security on bonds filed id the Auditor's office, and of this class are the bonds given by school trustees, and the bill is to keep them good.
