HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
Mr. Vawter's bill [H. R.] for the relief of Joel F. Davis, authorizing the refunding of damages paid by him into the Treasury of Bartholomew County, was read the third time, and failed to pass--yeas, 28; nays, 42.
Mr. Murray's bill [H. R. 175] to legalize the incorporation of the new Pittsburg and Hanover Turnpike Company was read the third time.
Mr. MURRAY said this is a bill that no one is opposed to. All the parties affected by it are in favor of the bill.
The bill passed--yeas, 66: nays, 2.
Mr. Kain's bill [H. R. 239] to legalize the corporation of the town of Geneva, was read the third time.
Mr. KAIN said the general legalizing bill did not reach this special case. If the bill does not pass the corporation of this village would be destroyed.
The bill passed--yeas, 69; nays, 2.