TOWN INCORPORATIONS.
Mr. HEFFREN moved that the special order-the bill [H. R. 247]-for the incorporation of towns, etc., be taken up.
Mr. JEWETT opposed the motion to take up the special order. He felt that many members voted under a mistaken impression yesterday when they voted to pass over the consideration of the bill [H. R. 26] concerning promissory notes, bills of exchange, etc., and he believed that two-thirds of the members of the House desired to pass the bill. The bill has been before the House three times, and had each time been set aside. He thought that the motion for the special order should be voted down.
Messrs. Patten, Gordon and Copeland spoke in favor of taking up the special order.
The bill was taken up and read and the SPEAKER announced that it was ready for amendment.
Mr. BEST and Mr. SHOCKNEY each offered amendments.
