FINES AND FORFEITURES.
On motion by Mr. MENZIES, the bill [H. R. 224] concerning the duties of Clerks, Sheriffs and Constables in relation to judgements, fines, forfeitures, etc., was read the second and third times under a dispensation.
Mr. MENZIES said the bill proposes to make it a misdemeanor on part of clerks and printers to collect costs and not collect fines.
Mr. URMSTON thought the bill did not make the provision stated by the Senator from Posey [Mr. Menzies.] He opposed the passage of the bill and could not understand why it should receive the favorable vote of one Senator.
The bill failed--yeas, 21; nays, 17.
