NIGHT SESSION.
Mr. SCHLOSS introduced a concurrent resolution, which was adopted, authorizing the Secretary of State to print 10,000 copies of the road, doe law, drainage and decedents' estates acts, to be distributed to the several Counties of the State.
The bill [S. 85] to amend Section 2,[?]55 of the Revised Statutes of 1881, concerning public offenses-see page 78 of the Brevier Reports-was read the third time and passed the House by yeas, 75; nays, 0.
Senators WILLARD and BUNDY, as a Committee from the Senate, notified the House that the Senate would meet the House in Joint Convention at 8 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing a Chief of the Bureau of Statistics.
The bill [S. 139] to protect gravel macadamized and paved roads from heavy burdens, was read the third time and, on motion by Mr. SHIVELY, indefinitely postponed.
JOINT CONVENTION.
On motion by Mr. WILLIAMS, of Knox, a Committee of two was appointed to inform the Senate that the House is now ready to go into Joint Convention for the purpose of electing a Chief of the Bureau of Statistics.
The SPEAKER appointed Messrs. Williams and Beeson said Committee. The House took a recess to prepare seats for Senators, who immediately appeared on the floor of the House, and the Joint Convention was called to order by Lieutenant Governor Hanna, who announced the purpose of the Convention, and stated nominations to be in order.
Representative JEWETT placed in nomination for Chief of the Bureau of Statistics William A Peelle, Jr., of Johnson County.
Representative FRAZER placed in nominations John B. Conner, of Marion County.
There being no other nominations, the ballot resulted as follows:
For Mr. Peelie-Senators, 26; Representatives, 54-total 80.
For Mr. Conner-Senators, 13; Representatives, 35-total, 48.
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR declared Mr. Peelle duly elected.
The purpose of the Convention being accomplished, it adjourned sine die.
BILLS PASSED.
The bill [S. 178] supplemental to an act to establish public libraries-see page 121-was read the third time, and passed the House by yeas, 64; nays, 21.
The bill [S. 179] to amend Section 8 of an act providing for the election of County Clerks, was read the third time and passed the House by yeas, 73; nays, 3.
The bill [S. 273] concerning foreign insurance Companies, was read the third time and passed the House by yeas, 69; nays, 10.
Mr. Tuley's bill [H. R. 160] to prohibit the selling, bartering or giving away of the questions provided by the State Board of Education, was read the third time and parsed by the House by yeas, 79; nays, 0.
The bill [S. 193] to provide for the election and Qualification cf Justices of the Peace-see page 147 of the Brevier Reports-was read the third time and passed the House by yeas, 59; nays, 19.
Mr. Smith's, of Perry's, bill [H. R. 280] touching the duties of Township Trustees was read the third time and passed the House by yeas 64; nays, 22.
Mr. Gilman's bill [H. R. 150] providing for the sale of escheated estates was read the third time and passed the House by yeas, 80; nays. 3.
Mr. Shively's bill [H. R. 149] to amend Section 516 of the Revised Statutes of 1881, concerning proceeding in civil cases, was read the third time, and passed the House by yeas 61; nays, 19.
The bill [S. 244] to legalize certain records in the Recorders' Offices in all towns of 50,000 inhabitants and over was read, the third time and passed the House by yeas, 60; nays, 21.
The bill [S. 4[?]] to establish public libraries in connection with the common schools in cities of 10,000 or more in habitants was read the third time and parsed the House by yeas, 58; nays, 11.
The bill [S. 34] to legalize the incorporation of Angola was read the third time and passed the House by yeas, 60; nays, 9.
The bill [S. 260] to legalize the town of Darlington, Montgomery County, was read the third time and passed the House by yeas, 19; nays, 9.
On motion by Mr. WILLIAMS, of Knox, the following Senate bills were read the first, second and third time under a suspension of the rules and put upon their passage:
The bill [S. 294] to make general index of deeds and mortgages evidence, was passed by yeas, 68; nays,21.
The bill [S. 295] to repeal the act approved day before yesterday concerning legal advertisements, was passed by yeas, 75; nays, 3.
The bill [S. 247] to provide for the more profitable hiring of the convicts in the States' Prisons-see page 167, being read-
Mr. WILLIAMS, of Knox made an ineffectual motion-yeas, 24; nays, 33-to postpone the bill indefinitely.
[?]SON made an ineffectual motion-yeas, [?]7-to strike out the enacting clause.
[Mr. HEF?]FREN said the conduct of members [?]eeful, and he, for one, was not willing [?] the responsibility.
[Mr. MO?]ODY retorted that the gentleman from [?] [Mr. Heffren] was the author of the [?] which had hindered the passage of the [?]iation bill.
[Mr. JE?]WETT also endeavored to persuade the [?] desist from needless delays, but was met [?]ries of order
[The?] SPEAKER ruled his remarks were not per[tinent?] to the question.
[Mr. McMULLEN?] moved to strike out all after [?]ting clause, which motion the chair decided was out of order.
Mr. JEWETT demanded the previous question on the passage of the bill, which was seconded by the House.
Mr. KESTER moved to take up bill [H. R. 302] to make appropriations for the State Government and its Institutions, and to concur in the report of the Free Conference Committee.
The SPEAKER ruled the motion out of order.
Messrs. JEWETT and GORDON appealed from the decision of the Chair.
Mr. WILLIAMS, of Knox, moved that the House adjourn.
The motion was agreed to by yeas, 47; nays, 37.
So the House adjourned at 12:10 o'clock. Sunday, March 4.
