The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-11-09
The Legislature.

The Legislature adjourned on Wednesday, after
n session Of about two weeks. We believeall The
subjects embraced in the Governors proclamation
were acted upon and Disposed of in "A way that
will generally meet the appreciation OF the pco
pie. Upon the whole the session was an n'h'S
trio,is and profitable one
-ts~.. 6 r.I--,-i Lsf.~"aAan4n's GO.
construct railroads in any part of the state, but
reserying to the legislature the right to regulate
the trm;a;. The bill is said TO be very liberal in
its provisions.
ed authorizing the Governor III effect, to sell
auditors warrants to a sufficient amount 10 settle
the claim of Geo. Peabody Esq of London. The
claim amounts at present, including interest to
about 1900, as security for which Mr.. Peabody
holds state bonds amounting to some $50 900
These bonds have long ago been forfeited but at
the urgent solicitation Of Gov. French, Mr.. =. has
held on to them until the action of the extra scs
sion should he known Ii was feared tha', As the
bill in reference to this claim failed at the last
session, the bonds had before this time been sold
but We are happy to learn from Springfield that
information was received there few days before
the adjournment of the extra session that Mr.
p had consented, upon the representation OF Gov.
French To give state one more, but this to be the
the last, chance TO save her bonds The extra
session has thus fortunately paid its way.
Rerer@ LdU.-By the old revenue law sherfs
were required TO file their bonds as collectors in
September Under this provision the shoriifs cleo
ted next November could not qualify until the
following September, while the old sheriff. giving
bond at the usual time would become collector for
another year. The revenue law was amended so
as to remedy this fault of the old, and few 9th
or amendments were added, requiring more
promptness and punctuality on the part Of collcc
tors in paying over.
Homestead EIonptOn-Thc homestead Ex-
emption bill passed the senate by vote of II to
TO- but was killed IN the house by amendments.
Filling Vdcancies-A bill passed authorizing
the governor to issue writs Of election to fill va,
cances in the Office of sheriff. DC, as under the
old laws. There had been no provision made 10y
the last legislature on this subject
-1Horney GenenL-A bill was passed pruvi.
ding that the duties heretofore performed by the
attorney general should be performed by the cir
cult attorneys in the circuit where the supreme
court is held
Men GrcpiL-A new judicial circuit has been
established and other charges made IN the pres
ent circuits, which are explained by our spring.
field correspondent.
Canal Caims-Ile bill on this subject, the
provisions of which are explained by our Spring
iield correspondent, passed the senate but failed
in the house.
4NaSsae D.Geuties-Power was gyon to try
the notes in Massac in any county in that judicial
circuit.
Marine Hospital at Chieago.-A bill establish.
ing the Marine Hospital in question was passed,
but the appropriation for our Orphans Asylum in
that city failed
Statute Of Li,,itdtionS--This statute was so a.
mended that the provisions Of the laws Of last ses-
sion are TO have effect only on future contracts.
Notes under seal are to run lC years, and ordna.
ny accounts years,