Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-01-08

being amended was passed.
 MT MuscRovE introduced joint resolu- tion, proposing the survey of certain rail- road route therein named; which was read and ordered to second reading tomorrow.
 MT GAYLE introduced bill to continue in force and amend an act to provide for report ing the decisions of the Supreme Court 1; which was read and ordered to a second read ing tomorrow.
 Euening Session, 3 o'clock.-Engrossed bills, to wit: an act the more effectually to secure the collection of the public revenue {; alk kct to authorize the mayor and alderman of tl1Ztown of Huntsville to exempt the Hunts vise Guards from working on the streets of Huntsville and an act to provide foropening certain road therein named ;-were several ly read the third time and passed.
 The bill to regulate the payment of petit ju- TOTS in the county of Baldwin, was passed af- ter being amended.
 Bills from the Senate, to wit: an act to au- thorlze the 46th regiment of Alabama Militia to form company beat, SSc. an act for the relief of William Jackson and an act to ex- tend the powers of the county court of Dallas county, in relation to roads; ;-were severally read the third time and passed.
 Saturday, Jan. l, 1831.-Bls from the Senate, to wit an act to alter and amend the malitia laws of this State an act the better to secure the punctual attendance of witnesses in certain cases and an act to compel the owners or keepers of toll bridges and ferries to renew their bonds at regular periods were severally read and ordered to second reading on Monday next.
 A bill to incorporate Cahawba Academy. in the county of Dallas, was read the third time and passed. A bill permanently to fix the seat of justice in the county of Monroe, after being amended on MT DILLETT's motion, was read third time and passed.
 bill to divide the 20th regiment of Alabama Militia, and for other purposes, after being | amended by MT LAWYERS motion, was read third time and passed.
 MT DURANp, from the judiciary commit | teeto which was referred a resolution, report | ed bill to authorize and require the sheriffs ot the several counties in this State, and their deputies, to take recognizances of bail in the | cases therein specified which was read and ordered to second reading on Monday next. MT GEORGE introduced bill forthe relief of the Florence Artillery which was read three several times forthwith and passed. MT BAKER, from the select committee to which petition had been referred on the sub ject, reported bill to incorporate the Mont gomery Fire Engine Company; which was read three several times forthwith and passed. A message was received from the Cover nor byMr Thornton, stating that he did, on the S1st ult. approve and sign the following bills {: an act to amend the act regulating judicial pro ceedngs; joint resolution requiring the Secre- tary of State, Comptroller of Public accounts, or State Treasurer, to administer the oath of office to the members of the General Assem- ply; memorial of the General Assembly of the State of Alabama, to the honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled all of which originated in the House of Representa- tives.
 An engrossed bill to regulate the time of payment for lands sold by the State of Ala bama, at the land office in Courtland, was read third time and passed.
 A bill from the Senate, for the relief of the tax collector of Walker county, was read the third time and passed.
 A bill to authorize Samuel Woodruff to erect mill and other water works on the Cahaw- ba river, was read second and third time and passed.
 A bill to compensate Thomas Mcrong for certain services therein mentioned, was read second time and on motion of MT HUDSON,
 
 with instructions to make an allowance in the general appropriation bill.
 On motion of Mir HERBERT,
 Resolved, That the Senate be informed that the House is now ready to receive them and proceed to the election of judge of the county court of Fay etc county, and two trustees of the University of Alabama, in each judicial circuit in this State.
 The Senate having repaired to the Hall of the House of Representatives, and taken their seats, the two Houses proceeded to the cleo ton of judge of the county court of Fayette county. MT P. w. WILSON alone being in nomination., was therefore declared by MT Speaker to be duly elected judge Sec. For election of trustees, see another column.
 Monday, Jan. 4-A bill from the Senate to appoint an additional Surveyor for the county of Lawrence was read a first and se- cond time, and referred to the members of Lawrence and Franklin counties.
 A bill from the Senate, to authorize Henry Taylor, of Wilcox county; to emancipate slave therein named, was read first and se- cond time, and referred to the committee on proposition and grievances
 A Bill from the Senate to change the name of certain person therein named, was read three several time forthwith, and passed
 Bills from the Senate, viz. an act to autho- rize Wm. Jordan to keep ferry on Bassett's creek, without licence; and on act to esta- blish public ferry in the county of Madison were read and ordered to second reading tomorrow.
 A bill from the Senate for the relief of the tax-collector of Wilcox county was twice read and referred to the committee on pro- positions and grievances.
 MT HuDsoN, from the committee on pro- positions and grievances, reported bill for the relief of Collen Bishop; which was twice