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DITCH LAW.
Mr. AKIN'S bill [H. R. 352] authorizing Township Trustees to aid in the construction of bridges was read the third time.
Mr. SMITH, of Tippecanoe, said that it was regarded as a safe bill; while it was general in its application, yet it was local to Parke County.
The bill passed - yeas, 54; nays, 18.