CHANGES OF VENUE.
Mr. Duncan's bill [S. 113] to amend Section 1,467 of the code of 1881 being read the third time-
Mr DUNCAN explained the bill confined changes of venue before Justices to one from the Justice and one from the Township. Under the present law in criminal cases as many changes may be taken as the parties see fit to swear to, which often becomes a means of defense with a view to wear out the prosecution without giving a chance for trial.
Mr. BROWN saw no necessity for this bill, understanding there is a decision which declares that but one change of venue from a Justice is allowable.
Mr. FOULKE also favored the bill, but doubted whether it would accomplish the desire of the author as to criminal cases.
The bill passed-yeas 39, nays, 0.
