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GUARDIANS OF INSANE.
Mr. Howard's bill [S. 141] to authorize the appointment of guardians of insane persons committed to the Hospital for the Insane, etc. was read the third time.
Mr. Sellers and Mr. Overstreet explained its provisions. It saves two jury trials and the expense incident thereto. The Judge of the court can appoint a guardian.
The bill passed by yeas 33, nays 2.