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I. The Executive Register, 1809*1818.
II. Journal of the Executive Council, 1812.
III. Journal of the House of Representatives, 1812,
EDITED BY
EDMUND J. JA:MES, Professor in the University of Chicago.
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I PUBLICATIONS OF THE ILLINOIS STATE
LIBRARY.
HISTORICAL
No. 1. year XgfiO Chicaoro; Chicago.
No. 2.
1809-18 12, Chicaj^o.
No. 3.
A Bibliography of Newspapers published in Illinois prior to the Prepared by Edmund J. James, Professor in the University of assisted by Milo J. Loveless, Graduate Student in the University of pp. 94, 8" Springfield, 1S99. Phillips Bros., State Printers.
Information relating- to the Territorial Laws of Illinois passed from Prepared by Edmund J. James, Professor in the University of pp. 15, 8' Springfield, 1899. Phillips Bros., State Printers.
The Territorial Records of Illinois. Edited with an introduction by Edmund J. James, Professor in the Universitv of Chicago, pp. 123 and index. 8° Springfield, 1901. Phillips Bros., State Printers.
No. 4. Report of the Proceedings of the First Meeting of the Illinois State Historical Society, held at Peoria, 111.. Jan. 5 and 0, 19U0. Prepared by Dr. Evarts B. Greene, Professor in the State University of Illinois, pp. 55, 8^ Springfield, 190L. Phillips Bros., State Printers.
No. 5. Cnlalogue of books, manuscripts, documents, photographs, etc.. ia the State Historical Library at SprincfrielJ, . 111. Prepared "t;y ^Irs. Jessie Palmer Weber, Librarian of the State Historical Library, pp. — , 8^ Spring- field, I90I. Phillips Bros., State Printers.
TABLE OF C0:N"TENTS.
K • Page.
I. Introduction by Edmund J. James — 1
I Executive Register, 1S09-1S18 3
I Journal of Legislative Council, 1812 02-S5
t Journal of House of Representatives, 1812 63-125
INDEX
TO TERRITORIAL RECORD OF ILLINOIS 1809-1818, AND INDEX TO FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ILLINOIS TERRITORY 1812. PP. 127-170.
Pagre. Indexto Territorial Record, 1S09-1818 .* 127-153
1. List of Circuit Judges appointed in Illinois Territory, 1812 127
2. List of County Judges appointed in Illinois Territory. 1809-1818 127
3. List of Judgres of the Court of Common Pleas appointed in Illinois Territory, 1809-
1818 127
4. List of Justices of the Peace appointed in Illinois Territory, 1809-1818 127-130
5. List of the laws passed by the Governor and Judges of Illinois Territory. 1S09-1812. 130
6. List of the Proclamations of the Governor of Illinois Territory. Ninian. Edwards.
Governor, 1812 130-131
7. General Index to the Territorial Record of Illinois Territory, 1S09-1S18 131-153
8. Index to Journal of first Legislative Council of Illinois Territory, 1812 153-156
9. Record of Council Bills. 1812 157
10. Record of Hoube Bills in Legislative Council, 1812 157-13?
11. Index to Journal of the House of Repreaenttitives of Illinois Territory. First
session, 1812 160-167
12. Record of House Bills. 1812 168-170
13. Record of Council Bills in House, 1812 1"0
INTRODUCTION.
The State of Illinois has been very negligent in the care of its public records. Many of these records important from an historical point of view have never been published, and many more have been irrecoverably lost. The removal of the capital from Kaskaskia to Vandalia and later to Springfield occasioned the loss of many valu- able documents. The indifference oi^the earlier legislatures and offi- cials, to the fate of those records which had only an historical in- terest, explains the disappearance of some of the most valuable sources of our history.
The creation r>f the Illinois State Historical Library Board in the year 18S9 was the first official recognition by the vState of the im- portance of cultivating the field of State History and of preserving and publishing its sources; but it was not until the last legislature that an appropriation was made for printing any of the original material.
The present number of the publications of the Historical Library Board contains two important documents neither of which, to our knowledge, has ever been printed before, and if printed, all copies have disappeared. These documents are: The Executive Register of the Illinois Territory from 1809, the beginning of the territorial government, to its close in 1818. The second is, the Journals of the Session of the First General Assembly of the Illinois Territory, con- vened at Kaskaskia, September 12, 1812, and adjourned the 26th of December of the same year. The Upper House of the Legisla- ture was called at that time the Legislative Council, and the Lower House, the House of Representatives. The Journals, of course, ex- plain themselves. They are the brief records of the minutes of the meetings of the two houses. The Executive Register is a list of the official acts of the governor, and might be called "The Governor's Minute Book."
The original documents are contained in two volumes bound in sheep on file in the Secretary of State's office in Springfield: one of them is in an excellent state of preservation; the other is decayed, and should be rewritten for the regular document file of the office.
The Library Board hopes to continue the series until all the un- published records of the Territorial period are in print.
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It is a great pleasure, as well as a duty, to acknowledge the kind assistance of Mr. S. L. Spear, chief of the Index Department in the Secretary of State's office, who has kindly had these records copied, ex- amined and recompared with the original records. There are likely to be mistakes in all such printed volumes as the present, but great care has been taken to reduce them to as small a number as possible.
Edmund J. James.
EXECUTIVE REGISTER FOR THE ILLINOIS TERRITORY COM- MENCING- THE 25TH DAY OF APRIL, 1809.
James Madison, President of the United States of America. To All Who Shall See These Presents. Greeting:
Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity, dilig- ance and abilities o£ Nathaniel Pope, of the Louisiana Territory, I have nom- inated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint him Secretary in and for the Illinois Territory; and do authorize and impower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that office according to law, and to have and to hold the said oftice, with all the powers, privileges and emolu- ments to the same of right appertaining for the terrn of four years, from the day of the date hereof, unless the President of the United States for the time being should be pleased sooner to revoke and determine the commission.
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused these letters to be made patent and the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand, at the city of Washington, the seventh day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the thirty-third. James Madison.
By the President.
R. Smith, Secretary of State.
April 25th, 1809.
TERRITORY OF LOUISIANA.
Be it Remembered, That on the twenty-fifth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and nine, personally appeared before me, Otho Shrader, oneof the Judges in and over the Territory of Louisiana, Nathaniel Pope, Esquire, appointed secretary in and for the Illinois Territory, by commission of the President of the United States, bearing date the seventh day of march. h\st past, and took the following oath, to-wit: That he will support the constitu- tion of the United States and that he will perform the duties of his said office with fidelity, to the best of his knowledge and judgement.
Nat. Pope.
Sworn to and subscribed before-me at the town of St.Genivive the day and year aforesaid. " Otho Shrader.
April 28th.
A PROCLAMATION BY NATHANIEL POPE, SECRETARY OF THE
TERRITORY OF ILLINOIS AND EXERCISING THE
GOVERNMENT THEREOF.
By virtue of the powers vested in the Governor, for the prevention of crimes and injuries and for the execution of process civil and criminal within
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the Territory; I have thought proper to, and by this proclamation do, divide the Illinois Territory into two counties, to be called the County of St. Clair and the County of Kandolph. The County of Randolph shall include all that part of the Illinois Territory lying south of the line dividins: the counties of Randolph and St. Clair as it existed under the government of the Indiana Territory on the last day ot February, in the year one thousand eight hun- dred and nine. And the county of St. Clair shall include all that part of the Territory which lies north of said line.
Done at Kaskaskia, the 28th day of April, 1809, and of the Independence of the United States the thirty-third. Nat. Pope.
Commissions were issued by the acting Governor to William Arnundul and Philip Fouke, appointing them Justices of the Peace in and for the county of Randolph, during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being. Also a commission to James Gilbreath, appointing him Sheriff of Randolph county, during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
April 29th.
Application being made, accompanied by an affiidavit made before a Just- ice of the Peace, charging James Duulap with the murder of Rice Jones, and that the said James Dunlap had fled from justice and taken refuge in the Orleans Territory. The acting Governor issued his demand pursuant to the' act of Congress, entitled "An act respecting fugitives from justice and per- sons escaping from the service of their masters," requesting the executive of the Orleans Territory to cause the said Dunlap to be arrested and secured according to the provisions of the said act.
May 1st.
A commission was issued by the acting Governor to Abram Clark, appoint- ing him Captain of a Militia company in the Regiment of Militia in St. Clair county during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
MAY2Qd.
Commissions were issued by the acting Governor to William Whiteside as Major and William B. Whiteside as Captain of Militia in the county of St. Clair during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
May 3rd.
Commissions were issued by the acting Governor to *NichoIas Jarrot, John Hay, Caldwell Cairnes, Thomas Todd, Jacob A. Boyes, James Lemen. Enoch Moore, David Badgley, James Bankson, William Biggs, Robert Elliott, John Finlay, David White,^Samuel S. Kennedy, Antoine Deschamps, Harry Mun- roe Fisher, and Nicholas Boilvin, appointing them Justices of the Peace, John Hay, Sheriff, and Enoch Moore, Coroner, during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
Commissions were also issued to Elias Rector as Adjutant General of the Militia of the Territory, Shadrch Bond, Junior. Lieutenant Colonel Command- ant, and John Mordock as Major, in the county of St. Clair. Elihu Mather Adjutant of the Regiment of St. Clair^county. Jean Beauleau, Ettienne Pin- cenneau, John Scott, James Moore, William Pruitt, Francois Racine, Henry Munroe Fisher, James Stockton and Franklin Jarvis, Captains. George De- ment, Joseph Manegle, George Atchison, Enoch Moore, 1st of a Cavalry
*ftesig7ied.
» company, Jacob Og-le, 2nd of a Cavalry company; John Teaters, Pierre Lizje, 1 Samuel Kinney, Samuel Judy and Isaac Ferf,'u.son, Lieutenants; and William I Blair, Henry Mace, Cornet of a Cavalry company; William Scott Jiin., Bap- j- tiste Saucier, Francois Dernette and tlarry Cook, Ensif^ns of the Regiment of St. Clair county durin» the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
May 4th.
The acting: Governor issued Dedimus's to John Hay at Cahokia, Nicholas Boilvin and Harry M. Fisher at Prairie du Chien, and Thomas Forsythe at Piorias, authorizing them to administer the necessary oaths of oifice to the officers commissioned in St. Clair county. Also commissions to Michel Bris- bois, Lieut., and John Marie, Cardinal lEnsign of a Militia company at Prairie du Chien during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
May 5th.
The acting Governor issued a commission to David Anderson appointing him Captain of a Militia company in the county of Randolph during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
May 6th.
The acting Governor issued commissions to the following persons as Militia officers in the county of Randolph, viz.: Pierre Menard, Lieutenant Colonel Commandant; Robert Robinson, Major; Giles Hull, Thomas Leavens and Antoine LaChapelle, Captains; John Worley, Absalom Cox, William Goings, Jesse Griggs and James Hughes, Lieutenants; and Daniel Hull, William Mc- Bride and Benjamin Vermillion, Jun., Ensigns, to continue in office during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
Also commissions issued to David Anderson, *Paul Harleston, James Mc- Roberts, William Alexander, and Henry Levens, appointing^ them Justices of the Peace in the county of Randolph, during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being, and issued a Dedimus to Giles Hull to administer the proper oath of office to William Alexander and James McRoberts.
May 7th.
The acting Governor issued commissions to Andrew Barbeau as Captain, and Pierre LeComte as Lieutenants of Militia in the county of Randolph, dur- ing the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
May 17th.
The acting Governor issued commissions to Michael Jones as Adjutant of the Regiment of Randolph county, and Antoine Lachance as Ensign of Militia in the same county, to continue during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
Also commissions to Jean Baptiste Barbeau and John Groething appointing them Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Randolph, to continue during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being, and authorized James Brady by Dedimus to administer the oaths of office to the said John Qroethiug.
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♦Resigned.
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May 20th.
The acting Governor issued commissions to *James Ford, Jonathan Taylor, Thomas Ferguson, Hamlet Ferguson, tFrederick Grater, and Robert Hay, appointing them Justices of the Peace for the County of Kandolph to continue during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
May 21st.
The acting Governor issued Dedimuses to James Ford, Thomas Ferguson, and Tousaint Dubois, authorizing them to administer the oaths of oifice to those persons who had been appointed who might apply to them for that pur- pose.
Also a commission to Levi Compton appointing him a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Randolph, to continue during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
May 22nd.
The acting Governor issued a commission to Isaac White appointing him a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Randolph, during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being, t
June 2d.
The Acting Governor issued a commission to Joseph Eberman, appointing him a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Randolph, during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
June 7th.
The Acting Governor issued a commission to Nathaniel Green, appointing him a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Randolph, during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
June 11th.
Ninian Edwards, Esq., appointed by the President of the United States Governor of the Illinois Territory, produced his commission, together with a certificate of his qualification, as follows, to-wit:
James Madison, President of the United States of America. To All Who Shall See These Presents. Greeting:
Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, in- tegrity and abilities of Ninian Edwards, of Kentucky, I do appoint him Gov- ernor in and over the Illinois Territory; and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that office according to law, and to have and to hold the said office with all the powers, privileges and emoluments to the same of right appertaining, until the end of the next session of the Sen- ate of the United States, and no longer, unless the President of the United States for the time being should be pleased sooner to revoke and determine this commission.
In testimony whereof I have caused these letters to be made patent and the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.
'Removed, tResigBed. tisaac White reiignaed Feb. 4th. 1810.
Given under my hand at the City of Wa?hinprton, the twenty-fourth day of April, in the year of onr Lord one thousand and eicrht hundred and nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the thirty-third.
James Madison. By the President.
R. Smith. Secretary of State.
June 11th. United States op America, \ rp ■.
I Seventh Circuit and Kentucky District. ^
I This day his Excellency, Ninian Edwards, personally appeared before me,
I the subscriber, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and took the oath
f prescribed by an act of Con^-ress, enitled "An act to regulate the time and
I manner of administering: certain oaths;" also the oath that he would well and
\ truly execute the otfice of Governor of the Illinois Territory according to the
I best of his skill and judgment.
I Given under my hand and seal this twenty-seventh day of May, one thous-
I r , — ' — V -> and e\ght hundred and nine, and of the American Independence
I \ seal. \ the thirty-third year.
r ^ * — ^ — ' ^ Thomas Todd.
June 13th.
A resolution signed by the Governor and two of the Judges of the Illinois Territory, respecting the laws of the Indiana Territory was delivered to the Secretary and filed in his office.
June 16th.
The Governor and two of the Judges of the Illinois Territory passed and signed the laws with the following titles, which were filed with the Secretary, to-wit:
An act repealing certain laws and parts of laws.
An act concerning the Courts of Commonpleas.
An act to regulate the times of holding the General Court.
The Governor commissioned Samuel Omelvaney and George Robinson, Justices of the Peace, and William Stewart, Surveyor, in the County of Ran- dolph, during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
June 17th.
The Governor commissioned Robert Morrison, Clerk of the General Court; William C. Grenup, Clerk of the Court of Commonpleas and Clerk of the County Court of Randolph; John Hay, Clerk of the Court of Commonpleas for the County of St. Clair; William Arundel, Recorder of Randolph County, and Robert Gaston, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Ran- dolph, to continue daring the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
June 19th.
The Governor and two of the Judges of the Illinois Territory passed and signed a law with the following title, which was delivered to the Secretary, to-wit:
An act in addition to an act repealing certain laws and parts of laws.
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June 20th.
The Governor commissioned John Hay, Clerk of the County Court of St. Clair, John G. Lofton, a Justice of the Peace in St. Clair County, and Will- iam Arundel, Coroner of Randolph County, during the pleasure of the Gov- ernor for the time beinsr.
June 22d.
The Governor commissioned John Messensrer Surveyor of St. Clair County, and William Morrison, John Robinson and '^John Ed^^ar, (the said Ed^rar in the place of William Morrison who refused to accept). Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Randolph, to continue during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
June 23d.
A new Battalion of Militia having been formed in that part of the County of Randolph lying on the river Ohio, the Governor directed the commanding officers of companies therein, to hold elections in their respective companies for the purpose of electing proper persons to command the said companies and for the recommendation of a proper person as Major.
■ June 28th. '■ '
The Governor commissioned John Edgar a Justice of the Peace in Randolph County (in the place of John Edgar, refnsed to accept) during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.-
The Governor removed James Gilbreath from the office of Sheriff in the County of Randolph.
The Governor commissioned Benjamin Stephenson sheriff of Randolph County during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being, in the place of James Gilbreath, removed.
July 4th.
The Governor issued the following General Order and forwarded copies thereof to each Captain in Col. Menard's and Col. Bond's regiments, to- wit:
Gentlemen: — The late organization of the Militia and the appointments recently made thereto by the Secretarj' of this Territory, were rendered necessary by sudden emergency; and i am free to declare that the course ha adopted was precisely such as I myself should have pursued under similar circumstances, notwithstanding this, it has not been thought, either by him or myself, that such a plan having been adopted, ought to limit a course of inquiry, which would have been proper in the first instance, provided im- perious circumstances had not rendered it impracticable. I therefore take up the business as if it had not been acted on at all; and not having proper in- formation of the standing and reputation of individuals, having received various and contradictory accounts of them, and being disposed to acquire the best imformation the nature of the case will admit of, I have thought proper to request that each company in Colonel Bond's regiment and each company in Colonel Menard's regiment shall be mustered on the fifth day of August next, at the usual place of mustering such company; and that when so convened they shall elect and recommend to me such officers as are neces- sary to the command of the company. That the persons thus elected and recommended by the companies, shall meet on the fifth day after the election at ihe usual place of mustering the Battalions which such companies compose, provided such place shall have been or may hereafter be so designated ac- cording to law, and if otherwise they shall meet at the usual place of muster-
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■! iccj the Regiment to which they belong", and when so met together those pr^r-
I sons shall elect and recommend to me some proper person residing in the
i bounds o£ each respective Battalion, as a Major. And that all the persons
I thus chosen in each Battalion, shall in live da\'s tiiereafter convene at the
I usual place of mustering the Regiment to which they respectively belong and
f elect and recommend to me a proper person, residing within the bounds of
I . the Regiment, as Colonel, and another person proper for the appointment of
I Adjutant.
I This plan is rendered necessary by my want of acquaintance with the peo-
I' pie and adopted solely on that account. By it every citizen will be placed on
j a fair equality. Merit will have a fair opportunity of receiving its just re-
I ward. Old officers who are meritorious will be in no danger from submitting
I to this scrutiny and those who are not meritorious will have no claim to an
j exemption from it.
f I feel it also my duty to request those good people who constitute the
I Militia to be as circumspect and prudent as possible in the selection of those
I persons who probably will be appointed to command them, as I am deter-
} mined to enforce the strictest observance of the militia law.
I And to the candidates I give fair notice:
1st. That if any im.proper and unfair means are used by any one in the proposed election I will not appoint him to the office for which he may be recommended nor to any other within my gift. And, 2d. That from all I appoint I shall require the most faithful and diligent attention to the duties of the offices to which he may be promoted.
July 6th.
The Governor commissioned Archibald Thompson, a Justice of the Peace in Randolph Countj', during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
The Governor commissioned Stace McDonough, Captain of Militia in the County of Randolph, during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
July 8th.
The Governor commissioned Robert Gaston a Captain of Militia in the County of Randolph, during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
July 9th.
The Governor commissioned George Cadwell a Justice of the Peace, and Amos Squire a Captain of Militia, in St. Clair County, to continue during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
- July 17th.
^The Governor having received a commission from the President of the United States reappointing him, by and with the advice of the Senate, Gov- ernor of the Illinois Territory, took the several oaths required by law before Alexander Stuart, one of the Judges of the said Territory.
July 18th.
The Governor commissioned Robert Morrison, Adjutant General of the Militia of the Territory, during the pleasure of the Governor for the time be- ing, in place of Elias Rector, removed; and Robert Gilbreath a Justice of the Pea<ie in R mdolph County.
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July 20th.
The Governor and Judges passed and signed four laws with the following- titles, and delivered them to the Secretary, to-wit:
A law to alter and repeal certain parts of an act, entitled a law to regulate county levies; also to alter and amend the said law entitled to regu- late county levies land to enforce the collection of county levies for the year 1809.
An act concerning County Courts.
An act concerning the General Courts.
A law respecting arrearages due the former Sheriff of Randolph County, as also fees due him.
July 21st.
The Governor and Judges passed and signed three laws with the following titles, which was delivered to the Secretary and filed, to-wit;
A law to prevent frauds and perjuries, adopted from the Kentucky codes.
An act appropriating fines, amercements, penalties, forfeitures and taxes imposed on law process to the use of the Territorial Government.
An act concerning fees in the General Court.
July 22d.
The Governor and Judges passed and signed a law with the following title, which was delivered to the Secretary and filed, to-wit;
An act to authorize the guarding of county jails.
July 24th.
The Governor commissioned Benjamin H. Doyle, Attorney General of the Territory, during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
July 25th.
The Governor commissioned John Hay, Recorder of St. Clair County, dur- ing the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
August 24th.
On the demand of His Excellency. Meriwether Lewis, Governor of the Louisiana Territory, of the body of Simon Vanorsdale, a fugitive from jus- tice, charged, by an indictment found, with having assaulted and wounded an officer of the District of St. Louis in the execution of his office, and stat- ing that the said fugitive had taken refuge in the Illinois Territory. The Secretary, exercising the government in the absence of the Governor, issued his warrant directed to the Sheriff of St. Clair County requiring him to appre- hend the said fugitive pursuant to the law of the United States in that case made and provided.
i September 9th.
I Filed in the Secretary's office a letter from the Governor, removincr from
» office James Ford and Kobert Hays appointed Justices of the Peace of Ran-
I dolph County.
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September.. 22d.
The Secretary, exercising the government in the absence of the Governor from the Territory, appointed John Bradshaw and John Phelps Justices of the Peace of Randolph County.
December 9th.
The Governor appointed William Scott, Shadrack Bond, Jr., John Thomas, Jr., and John F. Perry, Justices of the Peace of St. Clair County.
The Governor removed from office of Justice of the Peace of St. Clair County, Samuel S. Kennedy.
December 21st.
The Governor appointed John McFerron and William Boone, Justices of the Peace of Randolph County.
December 22d.
Filed in the Secretary's office a law passed by the Governor and Judges, entitled "A law givins: the Sheriff of the County of Randolph further time to make out and deliver a list of persons and property liable to taxation in the said county for the year 1809 and to give him further time for the collection thereof." Which kiw bears date December twenty-second, one thousand eight hundred and nine.
The Governor appointed William Whiteside Colonel of Militia of St, Clair County.
The Governor appointed John Moredock, Major of the Militia of St. Clair County.
The Governor appointed Thomas Levans, James Hughes and Isaac White, Majors of Militia of Randolph County.
December 30th.
The Governor appointed John Jourdon Crittenden, Attorney General of the Territory, in the place of Benjamin H. Doyle, resigned.
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January 2d.
The Governor appointed Philip Tramell, James Ford, Hamlet Furf^uson, William Simpson, *John Beard, Philip Fouke, William Alexander, Pierre Le Comte, Absolom Cox, *Otho Lewis and "^John Lacey, Captains of Militia ot Randolph County.
The Governor appointed Jacob Fisher. Thomas Roberts, *Jesse Grisr^s, <;jlement Drury, Isaiah Levens, William McBride and Nicholas H. Stephen- son, Lieutenants of Militia of Randolph County.
The Governor appointed Thoma:: Wadley, John Hill, Antoine Louvier, William Everett, Antoine Danis, John Pillars, and Geor2:e Steele, Ensigns of -the Militia of Randolph County.
The Governor appointed John Beaulieu, Ettienne Pincenneau, John Scott, Amos Squire, William Pruitt, Samuel Judy, Toliver Right, Abraham Clark and Jacob Short, Captains of the Militia of St. Clair County.
The Governor appointed Joseph Manegle, Pierre Lize, William McDaniel, William Gilham, Valentine Brazil, Henry Cook, Solomon Pruitt, Abraham Stallions and Moses Quick, Lieutenants of Militia of St. Clair County.
The Governor appointed John B. Saucier, Nicholas Fargeon, Phillip Rader, James Duett, James Bradsby, Samuel Whiteside, Thomas Rotter and James Thomas, Ensigns of Militia of St. Clair County.
The Governor appointed David Anderson. Adjutant of the Regiment of Militia of Randolph County, and James Smith, Adjutant of the Regiment of Militia of St. Clair County.
January 16th.
The Governor appointed Jacob Ogle, 1st Lieutenant; John Vaugn, 2d Lieu- tenant, and Simon Wheelock, Cornet, in Captain James B. Moore's Company of Cavalry in St. Clair County.
January 22d.
The Governor appointed Owen Eavans, Captain of Militia of Randolph -County.
January 31st.
Filed in the Secretary's office the following laws passed and adopted by the Governor and Judges, viz:
An act concerning the Clerks of County Courts, bearing date of the 26th January, 1810.
An act concerning appeals from the judgment of Justices of the Peace to the County Courts, bearing date 26th January, 1810; adopted from the Ken- tucky code.
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An act repealing part of a law, entitled "A law for the prevention of vice and immorality," bearing date 26th January, 1810.
January 31st.
Filed in the Secretary's office an act, entitled "An act concerning fornica- tion and adultery," bearing date January 26th, 1810; adopted from the Georgia code.
February 2d.
The Governor appointed William McDonald a Justice of the Peace of St. Clair County.
February 4th.
The Governor appointed Leonard White a Justice of the Peace of Ran- dolph County, vice Isaac White, resigned.
The Governor appointed John Hibbins and *Francis Wheatly, Lieutenants of Militia of Randolph County.
The Governor appointed Dickinson Garritt and John Murphy, Ensigns of Militia of Randolph County.
February 10th.
The Governor appointed John Hibbins a Justice of the Peace of Randolph County.
March 5th.
The Governor appointed George Hacker a Justice of the Peace of Randolph County.
March 7th.
Filed m the Secretary's office the following laws passed and adopted by the Governor and Judges, viz:
An act regulating the manner of taking depositions, dated February 26th, 1810; adopted from Georgia code. An act prescribing the duty of sheritfs in a certain case, dated February 26th, 1810; adopted from the Gorgia code.
An act to repeal part of an act of the General Assembly of the Indiana Territory, passed the 17th day of September, 1807, entitled "An act respect- ing crimes and punishments,' dated 27th February, ISIO.
An act repealing part of an act, entitled "An act concerning appeals from the judgement of Justices of the Peace to the County Courts," dated Febru- ary 27th, 1810.
A law concerning Grand Jurors, dated March 3rd, 1810; adopted from the Kentucky code.
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March 11th.
An act to prevent unlawful gaming, dated March 9th, 1810; adopted from the Virginia code.
April 7th.
The Secretary, exercising the government in the absence of the Governor from the Territory, appointed *Thomas Turpin Crittenden, Attorney General of the Territory, vice John J. Crittenden, resigned.
Filed in the Secretary's of&ce an act, entitled "An act repealing parts of certain acts," dated March 13th, 1810.
April 14th.
Filed in the Secretary's office an act, entitled "An act to suppress duell- ing," dated April 7th, 1810; adopted from the Virginia code.
April 19th.
The Secretary, in the absence of the Governor from the Territory, ap- pointed Michael Jones, Colonel of the Militia of Randolph County.
April 24th.
The Secretary, in the absence of the Governor from the Territory, ap- pointed William B. Whiteside, Major of the Militia in St. Clair County.
April 28th.
The Secretary, in the absence of the Governor from the Territory, ap- pointed William Gilham a Justice of the Peace of St. Clair County.
May 28th.
Filed in the Secretary's office a law, entitled "A law concerning advertise- ments," dated May 21st, 1810.
Elias Rector appointed by the Governor, Adjutant General, vice Robert Morrison, resigned.
The Governor appointed Thomas Upton a Justice of the Peace of Randolph County.
May 31st. |
The Governor appointed William Rector, Surveyor of Randolph County, \
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June 13th. The Governor issued a commission to the Judges of the General Court di-
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rectiijg them, or some one of them, to hold, on Monday, the second day of July next, a court of Oyer & Terminer and special jail delivery for the trial of Moses Cannady, charg'ed vrith a capital offence.
June 19th.
The Governor issued a commission to the Judg^es of the General Court, di- recting them, or some one of them, to hold, on Monday, the second day of July next, a court of Oyer and Terminer and special jail delivery for the trial of John Gibson, charged with a capital offense.
June 23d.
The Governor appointed Thomas T. Crittenden, Aid de Camp to the Com- mander in Chief.
June 26th.
The Governor appointed Samuel Levering, Lieutenant of Militia of Ran- dolph County.
FJUNE 27th.
The Governor appointed Isaac White, Colonel; Philip Tramell and Ham- let Ferguson, Majors, in the Third Regiment of the Militia.
The Governor issued a commission to Leonard White, to administer the oaths ot office to persons appointed to office by the Executive of the Terri- tory, for Randolph County.
June 30th.
The Governor appointed William Boon, Captain in the First Regiment of the Militia, and William Pyle, a Justice of the Peace, of Randolph County.
The Governor issued a commission to William Boon, to administer the oaths of office to persons appointed to office by the Executive of the Terri- tory for Randolph County.
July 2d.
The .Governor appointed William Everett and George Steele, Lieutenants, and James Smith and James Gill, Ensigns in the First Regiment, and Will- iam Griffin, Ensign in the Second Regiment of the Militia.
July 9th.
The Governor appointed Joseph Riley, Lieutenant, and William Simpson, Jr., Ensigns, in the Third Regiment of the Militia.
July 20th.
The Governor appointed Willis Hargrove, James Trousdale and Joseph Mott, Captains; Adrian Davenport, Jr., David Snodgrass and Arthur Jour- don, Lieutenants, and Irvin Wilson, Jarrard Tramell, Jr., and Edward Prator, Ensigns, in the Third Regiment of the ]\lilitia.
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August 2d.
John Prichard appointed by the Governor a Justice of the Peace of Ran- dolph County.
The Governor appointed William Alcorn and Thomas Griffith, Captains; Gabriel Fesworth and Thomas Wells, Lieutenants, and Samuel Waters and Walker Dannel, Ensigns, in the Third Regiment of the Militia.
August 3d.
The Governor appointed Leonard White, Captain; Henry Kenyon, Lieu- tenant, and John Forester, Ensign, of a volunteer company in the Third Regiment of the Militia.
August 4th.
The Governor issued a commission to John Phelps to administer the oaths of ofhce to persons appointed to office by the Executive of the Territory for Randolph County.
August 6th.
The Governor issued a commission to Hamlet Ferguson to administer the oaths of office to persons appointed to office in Randolph County by the ex- ecutive of the Territory.
The Governor appointed Alexander Wilson, Justice of the Peace of Ran- dolph County.
August 21st.
The Governor appointed Henry Noble a Justice of the Peace of Randolph County.
August 26th.
The Governor appointed Jesse Griggs, Lieutenant, and Joseph Z. Wimsatt,, Ensign, in the Second Battalion of the First Regiment of the Militia.
September 1st.
The Governor appointed Jacob Fisher, Captain, and Bazil Levens, Lieu- tenant, in the First Regiment of the Militia.
. September 18th.
The Governor appointed Gabriel Greathouse a Justice of the Peace of Ran- dolph County.
September 22d. The Governor issued a commission to the Judges of the General Court, or
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any one of them to hold a sppcial court of Oyer and Terminer for the trial of Alexander Blair, Wilson MeEbendon, William Fisher, John Hibbins, Isaac Casey, Samuel Tomason and Josbiia Williams, charged with aeapital offense. The trial to be held on Wednesday, the fifth day of December, 1810.
• October 6th.
The Governor appointed * John Cockran, Captain in the first Regiment of the Militia.
October 13th.
The Governor appointed Stace IMcDonnaugh Captain, and James Lee, En- sign in the first Regiment of the Militia.
October 29th.
The Governor appointed John Cooper Captain, Eirey Ledbetter, Lieutenant, William Porter, Ensign in the Third Reerimeut of the Militia, and Andrew Bankston Lieutenant, and Christopher Barnhart and William Griffin Ensigns in the Second Regiment of the Militia. Nicholas Jarrott and William Rector Aids de Camp to the Cotnmander-in-Chief, Benjamin M. Piatt Attorney Gen- eral, Truemau Tuttle a Justice of the Peace of St. Clair County, William Montgomery, Sr., and Marvin Fuller, Justices of the Peace of Randolph county.
November 4th.
The Goyernor appointed William Arundel, Notary Public of Randolph county.
December 5th.
The Governor appointed William Mears Aid de Camp to the Commander- in-chief of the Militia.
January 23d, 1811.
The Governor appointed John Campbell a Justice of the Peace of St. Clair county, John Francois Perry, William Biggs, and John Thomas Judsres of the Court of Common Pleas of St. Clair county, John Hay Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of St. Clair county.
Peter Menard, William Morrison and William Rector Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Randolph county, William C. Greenup Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Randolph county.
January 24th.
Filed in the Secretary's office the following Laws, viz:
An act repealing so much of the Law of the Territory regulating countj^ levies as imposes a tax on meat cattle.
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An act concei'niQo: Court of Common Pleas.
An act concerning- occupying claimants of lands, adopted from the Ken- tucky code.
An act concerning the powers of the Governor of the Territory of Illinois, adopted from the constitution of the State of Pennsylvania.
February 3d.
Upon the joint petition of James Gilbreath and Jacob Funk that executions had been issued against them to collect of each the sum of twenty- five dollars for a breach of the gambling act. The Governor issued commissions remit- ting the tines of each of them.
February 11th.
The Governor appointed George Fisher and John McFerron Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Randolph County, vice Peter Menard and William Rector, resigned.
February 14th.
The Governor appointed James Finny Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Randolph county, vice G-eorge Fisher, resigned.
February 15th.
The Governor appointed Jacob Funk a Justice of the Peace of Randolph county.
Abraham Stallions Captain, and Daniel Primm Lieutenant in the Second Regiment of the Militia, Jesse Griggs Captain, and Joseph J. Wimsatt Lieu- tent of the First Regiment of the Militia.
March 17th.
The Governor commissioned Thomas Levins Lieutenant Colonel Command- ant of the First Regiment Militia in the place of Michael Jones, removed.
And Pierre Lacont Major of the First Battallion in the First Regiment of Militia in the place of Thomas Levins, promoted.
Also Clement Drury Captain and Antoine Louvier Lieutenant in the First Regiment of the Militia during the pleasure of the Governor for the time be- ing.
April 24th.
The Governor commissioned William Pruitt Major of the Third Battallion of the Second Regiment of the Militia, and John Louton, William Edes, and Valentine Brazel Captains, and John Liudley and James Bradsby Lieuten- ants, and Thomas Greene Ensign in the Second Regiment of the Militia dur- ing the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
May 20th.
The Governor commissioned Samuel Levering Captain in the First Regi- ment of the Militia in the place of Philip Fouke, removed.
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June 4th.
I The Governor commissioned Ajalon Dillincrham Captain and Henry Clen- ? dennen Ensign in the First Regiment of the Militia.
June 16th.
The Governor commissioned Philip Rochblave Ensign in the First Regi- ment of the Militia.
June 17th.
The Governor commissioned William C. Greenup Lieutenant of the l^'irst Regiment of the Militia in the place of Samuel Levering, promoted.
June 22nd.
A law entitled "A law concerning the Militia," adopted from the Militia law of South Carolina by the Governor and Judges of the Territory, was filed in the Secretary's office.
June 23d.
The Governor commissioned John H. Robinson Aid de Camp to the Briga- dier General on the recommendation of Brigadier General William Rector.
June 26th.
The Governor and Judges of the Territory having passsed a law entitled ""A law concerning the Militia'' adopted from the Kentucky code. The same was filed in the Secretary's office.
June 27th.
The Governor commissioned Benjamin Stephenson Brigade Inspector of the Militia on the recommendation of Brigadier General William Rector.
The Governor appointed Samuel Whiteside Captain,. Josiah Roberts Lieu- tenant and Titus Gregg Ensign in the Second Regiment of Militia.
June 28th.
The Governor appointed Nathan Davis and John B. Murray Justices of the Peace of Randolph county.
June 29th.
The Governor appointed Samuel Vermillion, Ensign in the First Regiment of Militia.
July 1st.
The Governor appointed John Thomas Lieutenant in the First Regiment of Militia.
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July 2d.
The Governor appointed Philip Fouke Captain and Adam Woolwrick En- sig:n in the First Regiment of Militia, and Edward Ebert Captain, Aujj^ustus- Pinsino Ensign and Pierre Martau Lieutenanl ot the Second Kegiment of Militia.
August 8th.
The Governor appointed Thomas Forsythe a Justice of the Peace of St. Clair county, and John Baptiste Duford Captain of Militia in the Second Regiment.
The Governor and Judges having passed a law entitled "A Law altering the time of holding the general court at Cahokia in the ('ounty of St. Clair."' The same was filed in the Secretary's office.
September 18th.
The Governor commissioned William C. Greenup Captain in the First Reg- iment of the Militia, vice Samuel Levering, deceased, and Philip Rochblave Lieutenant in the First Regiment, vice William C. Greenup promoted, also Clement C. Conway Quartermaster Sergeant.
September 23d.
The Governor appointed John Grants, Esqr., a Justice of the Peace of Randolph county.
September 25th.
The Governor appointed William McHenry Captain, vice, Joseph Mott re- signed; Lewis Barker Captain, vice John Coopf^r resigned; Thomas Williams Captain, vice David Suodgrass resigned: William Thrash Ensign. John Scroggin Ensign, vice William Porter; Frederick Basel Lifutenauf, vice A. Davenport resigned; Curtis Anderson Ensign, vice Edward Prather; William H. Ramsey Lieutenant, vice Joseph Riley resigned; David Tude Ensign^ vice Dickinson Garrett (?) resigned; Jarrot Trammel Lieutenant, vice Ar- thur Jordan removed.
September 25th.
William Maxwell Ensign, vice Jarrot Trammel promoted; James Sempson Lieutenant, vice Gabriel Titsworth, and James Fox Ensign, vice Samuel Waters resigned; in the Third Regiment of the Militia.
September 2Gth.
The Governor appointed Samuel McGowen Lieutenant, John Bushfield Ensign, William Hughes Lieutenant, vice Henry Kenyan (who did not ae- cept);_John Hargrave Ensign, vice John Forrester r'^signed; Thomas Green Captain, Thomas Whitaker Lieutenant, Leonard Waller Ensign, in thf Third Regiment of the Militia, and John Cole Cantain, Levi Hughes Lieutenant, John Hogan Ensign, Henry Kenyan Adjutant, in the Third iiegiment.
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September 28th.
The Governor appointed Ezra Owens Quartermaster, John McFerron Pro- vost Marshal, andJames Finney Judge Advocate, in the First Regiment of Militia.
October 3d.
The Governor appointed William Worley Ensign, Benjamin Fort, Fife Ma- lor, Thomas V. Swearingen Ensign, Jacob Bowerman Ensign, in the First- Kegiment of Militia.
October 8th.
The Governor appointed William Nash a Justice of the Peace for the County of Randolph.
October 10th.
The Governor appointed John Choiser Quartermaster Sergeant, James Hensley Fife Major, Henry Oldiaam Surgeon, Francis Leach Paymaster, John Ormsby Drum Major, Thomas Shannon Surgeon's Mate, John Murgly (?) Quartermaster, and John Campbell Sergeant Major, in the Third Regiment of Militia.
November 28th.
The Governor appointed Philip Trammel ^ Lieutenant Colonel, and James Ford, Major, in the Fourth- Regiment of Militia.
November 29th.
The Governor appointed Willis Hargrave Major in the Fourth Regiment of Militia.
The Governor and Judges having passed an act entitled an act to repeal an act entitled an act to encourage the killing of wolves. The same was filed in the Secretary's office.
December 14th.
The Governor appointed Charles R. Matheny, Robert Lemmon and Abram Teter Justices of the Peace for the County of St. Clair.
January 10th, 1812.
The Governor appointed Leonard White, Esq., Captain in the Fourth Reg- iment of Militia.
January 20th.
The Governor appointed Owen Evans and William Simpson ^lajors, also James Trousdale Captain and Thomas Ried Lieutenant, in the Third Reg' ment of the Militia.
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January 25th.
The Governor appointed Lewis Barker Captain in the Fourth Regiment of Militia.
January 22d.
The Governor appointed William McHenry and Thomas E. Craig Captains in the Fourth Regiment of Militia.
The Governor appointed Lewis Barker a Justice of the Peace for the County of Randolph.
January 24th.
The Governor appointed Isaac Griffin and Solomon Pruitt Captains, John Goings Lieutenant, George Mitchel and Isaac Giiham Ensigns, in the Second Regiment of Militia. The Governor appointed James Bradbury, Ensign, in the Fourth Regiment of Militia.
January 27th.
The Governor appointed John Groves and John Wicks Captains, in the- Fourth Regiment of Militia.
Trueman Tuttle was appointed Surgeon and Elihu Mather Adjutant, in th« Second Regiment of Militia.
February 13th.
The Governor appointed Jarrot Trammel, Frederick Bucks, Asa Leadbetter^ William R. Ashley, John Campbell, and James Davenport Lieutenants in the Fourth Regiment of Militia.
William Maxfield, John Scroggms, John Damerwood, John Lucas, and William McCormick were appointed Ensigns in the Fourth Regiment of Militia.
The Governor appointed Thomas E. Craig a Justice of the Peace for Ran- dolph county.
The Governor appointed William Savage Captain, Titus Gregg Lieutenant,. and Peter Waggoner Ensign, in the Second Regiment of the Militia.
February 25th.
The Governor appointed Henry Lewis Captain in the First Regiment of the Militia, vice Philip Fouke, moved away.
The resignation of Clemant Drury as captain of Militia received and filed.
March 7th.
The Governor appointed Shadrack Bond, Jr., Aid de Camp to the Com- mander-in-Chief.
Thomas Todd a Justice of the Peace for the County of St. Clair, and Henry Conner Lieutenant in the First Regiment of the Militia.
The resignation of Samuel Vermillion as Ensign received and filed.
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March 11th.
The Governor appointed Elias Bancroft a Lieutenant in the First Regi- ment of the Militia.
March 14th.
The Governor appointed Gabriel Duscher (?) Captain, Antoine Blay, Jr., Lieutenant and Antoine Blay, Sr., Ensign in the First Regiment of the Militia of Illinois.
The Governor issued the following proclamation, by Ninian Edwards, Esquire, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Illinois Territory.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas It is enacted by the fourth section of a law of congress "divid- ing the Indiana Territory into two separate governments," etc., etc.
That so much of the ordinance for the Government of the territory north- west of the Ohio as relates to the organization of a General Assembly therein, and prescribes the powers thereof, shall be in force, and operate in the Illi- nois Territory, whenever satisfactory evidence shall be given to the Governor thereof, that such is the wish of a majority, and
Whereas, I have received several petitions from the citizens of this terri- tory requesting that a General Assembly may be organized therein, which seems to render it necessary that a proper opportunity should be afforded those free holders of furnishing the "satisfactory evidence" required by the above recited law.
I have, therefore, thought proper to issue this, my proclamation, directing that an election be held at the court house of each county in the Territory, to commence on the second Monday in April, next, and continue three suc- cessive days, at which time and place, the free holders of each county will have an opportunity of expressing their wishes relative to the before men- tioned subject.
And the sheriffs of each county with the assistance of two magistrates thereof, are hereby required to superintend the aforesaid elections and to take down and preserve all votes that may be tendered by the free holders of their respective counties, and the aforesaid sheriffs are hereby further re- quired to give as immediate and general notice hereof as may be practicable.
In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the Territory to be hereunto afi&xed.
Given under my hand the fourteenth day of March in the j^ear of our Lord, One Thousand and Eight Hundred and Twelve, and of the Independence of the United States, the thirty-sixth.
Ninian Edwards.
By the Governor:
Nat. Pope, Secretary. A true copy. Attest: ^M£.Vovy., Secretary.
March 28th.
The Governor appointed Otho Levins Ensign in the First Regiment of the Militia.
March 30th.
The Governor appointed James Steel Captain, Alfred Wood Lieutenant, and Joshua Williams Ensign in the Fourth Regiment of the Militia.
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April 2nd.
The Governor appointed Jame>; Fox Captain, vice Captain Alcorn deceased, and Rice Sams Captain, Martin Harwick and Vincent Larkins Lieutenants. The latter vice James Simpson resigned and William McFalridge Ensi^^n, all in the Third Regiment of the Militia.
And Benjamin Wilson Captain, Edmond Rose Lieutenant, and Elbert Rose Ensign in the Fourth Regiment.
April 4th.
The Governor appointed Shadrack Bond, Jr., Judge of the Court of Com- mon Pleas for the County of St. Clair.
April 11th.
The Governor appointed James D. Thomas Captain, Samuel Allen Lieuten- ant, and Marshal Hawkins Ensign of a Company of Light Infantry in the Second Regiment of the Militia.
April 12th.
The Governor appointed Samuel Judy Major, vice Major Wm. B. White- side resigned.
April 29th.
The Governor appointed Russel E. Hiecock Judge Advocate in the Second Regiment of the Militia.
May 2nd.
The Governor appointed Nathaniel Jurney Captain, vice Wm. Edes re- signed, also Isaac Ferguson Captain and John Scott Ensign, vice Christopher Barnhart, in the Second Regiment of the Militia.
The Governor appointed Simon Vatiosdel Provost Marshal, Henry Cook Captain, vice Samuel Judy promoted; Isaac Gilham Lieutenant, vice Henry Cook promoted; Samuel Gilliam Ensign, vice Isaac Gilham promoted; Sam- uel Swagart (?) Ensign, Nicholas Churzo Captain, Elijah Talbot and William Bradshaw Ensigns, all in the Second Regiment of the Militia.
The Governor appointed Thomas Davidson a Justice of the Peace for St. Clair county.
May 4th.
The Governor appointed David Anderson Aid de Camp to the Brigadier General of the Militia.
And John Payne a Justice of the Peace for the County of St. Clair.
May 5th.
The Governor appoinged George E. Hart, Esq., Adjutant, Henry Oldham Surgeon, Thomas Shannon Surgeon's Mate, Francis ^ heatley Paymaster, Absolem Ashby, Sergeant Major, John Murphy Quartermaster, John Choiser Quartermaster Sergeant, John Ormsby Drum Major, Nathan Mays Fife Major, Adrain Davenport Provost Marshal, and James Ratcliff Judge Advo- cate, all for the Fourth Regiment of the Militia.
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May 25th.
The Governor appointed James Rose, Esq., a Justice of the Peace for the f County of St. Clair.
The Governor appointed Hypolitte Mailette Lieutenant in the Second Reg- iment of the Militia.
By Ninian Edwards, Governor of the Illinois Territory.
A Proclamation.
I Whereas, It is deemed improper to furnish the Indians with spirituous liquors at Peoria,
I do hereby forbid all persons, whatsoever, to sell, exchange, or in any manner give, or deliver, to any Indians or Indian any spirituous liquors, or any ardent spirits within twenty miles of Peoria. Aud 1 do hereby enjoin it upon Thomas Forsythe, and any other Justice of the Peace for St. Clair county, to inforce this proclamation.
In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the Territory to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at Kaskaskia this 24th day of May, 18 12.
Ninian Edwards. By the Governor:
Nat Pope, Secretary.
May 27th.
The Governor appointed James A.. Whiteside Captain in the Fourth Regi- ment of the Militia, and Henson Day a Justice of the Peace for Randolph -county.
May 28th.
The Governor on applications of James Lemmon, Sr., and James Lem- mon, Jr., remitted the several fines as adjudged against them by Charles A. Matheney a Justice of the Peace for St. Clair county, viz: a fine of five dollars against James Lemmon, Sr., and three dollars against James Lemmon, Jr.
May 28th.
The Governor appointed Hypolitte Menard Lieutenant, and Henry Roch- blave Ensign in the First Regiment of the Militia.
June 2d.
The Governor appointed James McFarlin Captain, vice Benjamin Wnlden, resigned, and Elisha Gordon Ensign, in the Fourth Regiment of the Militia.
June 5th.
The Governor appointed James White, Esquire, a Justice of the Peace for the County of Randolph.
June 18th.
The Governor appointed John Cockran Captain, of the Militia in the First Regmient of Illinois Territory.
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June 20th.
The Governor appointed John Bradshaw Captain, Lewis McMillan, John Patterson and Daniel T. Coleman Lieutenants, John Tweedy, Stephen Kirk- endal and Irvail Borin Ensigns in the Third Regiment of the Militia.
September 14th. By Ninian Edwards, Governor of the Illinois Territory.
A Proclamation.
By virtue of the powers vested in the Governor of the Territory, I do here- by lay oft' a county or district to be called the County of Madison to be in- cluded within the following bounds, viz.: To begin on the Mississippi, to run with the second township line above Cahokia east until it strikes the dividing line between the Illinois and Indiana Territories therein with said dividing line to the line of Upper Canada, thence with said line to the Missis- sippi, and thence down the Mississippi to the beginning. I do appoint the house of Thomas Kirkpatrick to be the seat of justice of said county. I do also laj" off a county or district to be called the County of Gallatin, to be bounded as follows, viz.: To begin at the mouth of Lusk's Creek on the Ohio, running up with said creek to Miles' Trail, thence along said trail to Big Muddy, thence up Big Muddy to its source, thence north to the line of St. Clair county, thence with said line to the Wabash, thence down the Wabash and Ohio to the beginning. And I do appoint Shawnee Town to be the seat of justice of Gallatin county. And 1 do lay off a county or district to be called Johnson county, to be bounded as follows, viz.: To begin at the mouth of Lusk's Creek on the Ohio, thence with the line of Gallatin county to Big Muddy, thence down Big Muddy and the Mississippi to the mouth of the Ohio and up the Ohio to the beginning.
And I do appoint the house of John Bradshaw to be the seat of justice for Johnson county.
Done at Kaskaskia, the 14th day of September, 1812, and of the indepen- dence of the United States the 37th.
. Ninian Edwards.
By the Governor:
[seal.] Nat Pope, Secretary,
By Ninian Edwards, Governor and Commander in Chief of the Illinois ter- ritory. Illinois Territory, ss.
A Proclajiation.
Whereas, By my proclamation of the 14th of March last, elections w:re di- rected to be held in the different counties in order to give the freeholders thereof an opportunity of expressing their opinions on the propriety of going into the second grade of government, and,
Whereas, It appears that a majority of those who expressed their opinion in pursuance thereof were in favor of going into the second grade of terri- torial government,
I do order that elections be held in the several counties of this territory on the 8th, 9th and 10th days of October next, for the purpose of electmg a dele- gate to Congress, members to the Council and representatives to the As- sembly. The election to be held in the county of Madison at the house of
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Thomas Kirkpatrick, for the county St. Clair, at the court house in the town of Cahokia, for the county of Randolph at the court house in the town of Kaskaskia, for the county of Galhitin at Shawneetown, and for the county of Johnson at the house of John Bradshaw.
And I do hereby assiern to Madison countj^ one representative, to St. Clair, two; to Randolph, one; to Gallatin, two, and to Johnson, one.
Done at Kaskaskia the September 14, 1812, and of the independence of the United States, 37.
NiNIAN Ed^vards.
By the Governor:
Nat Pope, Secretary.
September 19th.
The Governor appointed Isham Gilham sheriff of Madison county, Georp^e Robison sheriff of Gallatin county and Thomas C. Patterson, sheriff of John- son county; Thomas Ferj^uson and Nathaniel Green jud^res of the Court of Common Pleas of Johnson county, and James Finny clerk to said court and recorder of said county; John Grant, Gabriel Greathouse and John C. Slo- cumb judges and Joseph M. Street clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Gallatin county, and Daniel McHenry a justice of the peace of said county; William Rabb, John G. Lofton and Samuel Judy judges, and Josias Randall clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Madison county; David Anderson judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Randolph county.
September 27th.
The Governor appointed Josias Randall, Reorder; Robert Elliott, Thomas G. Davidson, William Gilham and George Cadwell, Justices of the Peace of Madison county.
Joseph M. Street, Recorder, and Alexander Wilson, Leonard White, James McMahon, sr., and Joseph M. Street, Justices of the Peace of Gallatin county.
. October 1st.
The Governor appointed John Forester, Lieutenant, and Harrison Wilson^ Ensign, in the Rifle Company of the 4th Regiment.
October 10th.
The Governor appointed James Creath, Captain, in the First Regiment of the Militia.
November 10th.
The Governor appointed Nelson Rector, Aide-de-Camp to the Commander- in-Chief, John Campbell, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, of St. Clair county.
By Ninian Edwards, Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over the Illinois Territory.
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A Proclamation.
By virtue of the powers vested in me by law, I have thouj^ht proper to issue this, my proclamation, hereby appointinf? the 25th inst. for the meftinj? of the Legislature for the Territory of lUincMS, and all the members of both branches thereof are hereby required to attend on that day in the town of Kaskaskia, in the territory aforesaid, for the purpose of discharging the duties enjoined on them by law.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the territory to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand.
Done at Kaskaskia, the 10th day of November. 1812, and of the independ- ence of the United States the 37th.
(Signed), Ninian Edwards,
[seal.] By the Governor.
Nat. Pope, Secretary.
December 2nd.
The Governor appointed John B. Murry, Thomas Ferguson and Jesse Griggs. Justices of the Peace of Johnson county, and Thomas Griffith, Justice of the Peace of the same county, and I. Weaver, Judge of the Court of Com- mon Pleas of Johnson county.
December 22nd.
The Governor appointed John McFerron, Judge Advocate, and Jacob Fisher, Provost Marshal, in the First Regiment of the Militia.
December 24th.
The Governor appointed Samuel Omelvaney, John Vineyard, Michael Jones, John Groves, William Nash, Thompson Harris and Hankerson Reede, Jus- tices of the Peace of Gallatin county.
The Governor appointed Jacob Whiteside Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Madison county, George Franklin, Lieutenant, and James Clen- denin. Ensign, in the First Regiment of Militia, Hugh Walker, Lieutenant, and William Crownsur (?) Ensign, in the Second Regiment of the Militia.
December 27th.
The Governor appointed Philip Fouke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Randolph county.
December 28th.
The Governor appointed Elias Rector Clerk of the Court of Chancery, and Charles Humphreys Justice of the Peace of Randolph county.
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February 8tb, 1813.
The Governor appointed Jesse Grij^crs Judp^e of the Court of Common Pleas of Johnson county, Leonard White Jud^^e ot the Court of Common Pleas of Gallatin county, vice John Grant, James Henson Davis, and Henson Day, Justices of the Peace of Johnson county.
March 24th.
The Governor appointed William Jones, Captain; John vSprin^er, Lieutent ant; Thomas Finley, Ensign, Volunteer Companv in the Second Kei<iment; Ephraim Woods and Auguste Trotier, Captains; Louison Parois, Lieutenant, and Baptiste Shambero^er and Thomas Cox, Ensigns in the Second Regiment; George Fisher, Surgeon, and William Reynolds, Surgeon's Mate in the Firs- Regiment.
John Anderson, Justice of the Peace of Randolph county.
April 15th.
The Governor appointed John Giger Lieutenant, and Thomas Nicholas En- sign in the Second Regiment.
May 6th,
The Governor appointed William Boon, Captain; John Lacey, First Lieu- tenant; W^illiam Belderback, Secon(i Lieutenant; John Belderback, Ensign of a Volunteer Company of mounted rifle men in the First Regiment.
May 31st.
The Governor appointed Joseph Eberman as Justice of the Peace of St. Clair county and William Barney a Justice of the Peace of Gallatin county.
June 23d.
The Governor appointed Thomas Kirkpatrick Judge of the Court of Com- mon Pleas of Madison county.
William Mears Attorney General.
The Governor absent from the Territory.
August 15th.
The Secretary appointed John B. Murray Judge of Court of Common Pleas of Johnson county, and Thomas Green a Justice of the Peace of the same county.
September 9th. The Secretary appointed John Palmer, Coronor of Johnson county.
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September loth.
The Secretary appointed Georcre Franklin. Captain; James Clendennen, Lieutenant; Archibald Steele, En.sign, in the First Regiment of the ^Iiiitia.
October 25th.
Jacob Short, a member of the House of Representatives from St. Clair
county, having: forwarded his resiirnation, the Secretary issued a writ of
election, directed to the sheriff of St. Clair county, directing him to hold an election to supply the vacancy.
Elias Rector handed in his resignation of the office of Adjutant General and Cisrk of the Court of Chancerv.
October 2Sth.
The Secretary appointed John Byers a Justice of the Peace of Johnson county.
November 1st.
The Secretary appointed William C. Greenup Clerk of the Court of Chancery.
December 6th,
The Secretary appointed Thomas E, "Craig, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Gallatin county; William Nash, Lewis Barker, James Radcliff and John Renn (?) Justices of the Peace of Gallatin county; Isaac ^lorgan. Sur- veyor of same; Henry Kenyon, Adjutant of the Fourth Regiment of the militia; William H. Bradsby, Justice of the Peace of St. Clair county; Robert Brazil, Justice of the Peace of Madison county.
December 7th.
Governor Edwards arrived at the seat of government and took upon him the direction of affairs.
December 11th.
The Governor appointed George Cadwell, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Madison county; Hezekiah West, Justice of the Peace of Joiinson county.
December 13th. The Governor appointed Benjamin Stephenson Adjutant General.
December 14th.
Caldwell Cairnes, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of St. Clair county. vice John Campbell, resigned.
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December 22d.
William Chaffin and Henry Connar, Justices of the Peace of Randolph county.
January 1st, 1814.
The Governor appointed George Fisher, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Randolph county.
January 12th. Raphael Widen, Justice of the Peace of St. Clair county.
January 13th. Jeptha Hardin, Justice of the Peace of Gallatin county.
February 7th.
John Frazer, Coroner, and Henry Oldham and William Houston, Justices of the Peace of Gallatin countv.
February 12th.
Thomas E. Craig, Major; Leonard White, Pay-master, and Walter White, Surgeon's Mate, in the Fourth Regiment of the Militia.
February 16th. Matthew Edes, Justice of the Peace of St. Clair county.
March 9th.
Uel Whiteside, Justice of the Peace, and Daniel G. Moore, Coroner, of Madison county.
March 12th.
Willis Hargrave Colonel, vice Philip Trammel, resigned, and Leonard White Major, vice Willis Hargrave, promoted, in the 4th regiment of the militia.
April 2nd.
Jarrot Trammel Captain, vice Leonard White, promoted, in the 4th regi- ment of militia.
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April 7th.
The Governor appointed Harrison Wilson Captain, Samuel W. Kiraherly^ Lieutenant, Jotin G. Wilson, Ensign of Rifle company in the 4th ref,'iment.
John G. Damewood, Captain, Archibald Roberts, Lieutenant in the 4th regiment.
Paul Haralson, Surveyor of Randolph county.
April 9th. Archibald McAllister, Coroner of Johnson county.
April 11th. Henry Connar, Coroner of Randolph county.
April 19th.
Robert Cox and Conrad Will Justices of the Peace of Raudolph county. Thomas Cox and R. C. Gilham, Lieutenants in the Second Regriment.
April 22nd. John Moore a Justice of the Peace of St. Clair county.
April 29th. Francois Menard, Ensign in the 1st regiment.
May 4th.
Prince Bryant and Alexander Jameson, Justices of the Peace, St. Clair county.
June 4th.
James Hall, Jr., a Justice of the Peace, Randolph county. George Hacker, Justice of the Peace, Johnson county.
June 6th.
August Pinconneau, Captain in the Second Regiment. Amos Squires, Justice of the Peace, St. Clair county.
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June 7th. John Marshall, Justice of the Peace, Gallatin county.
June 21st.
Joseph Puraroy and Daniel Boltinghouse, Captains, Henry Stum, Lieuten- } ant, James Hodivins and Wyatt Adkins, Ensi.^us in the Fourth Recrimant o£ 1 the militia.
The Governor appointed Nicholas Boilvain Justice of the Peace, Madison I county.
George Kennedy, Captain, James Kennedy, Lieutenant, at Prairie duChien.
July 4th. Henry Barbeau, Captain in the First Regiment.
July 8th. James Fulton (Jabus), Justice of the Peace of St. Clair county.
July 26th. Jesse Ekles, Justice of the Peace, Johnson county.
July 30th. Archibald McNabb, Captain, IFirst Regiment, vice Henry Barbeau, resigned.
July 31st.
John Cockran, Captain in the First Regiment.
Otho Levens, Captain, Amos Paxton, Ensign, in the First Regiment.
August 1st.
James Clark, Ensign in the first Regiment.
Hugh H. Maxwell, Aide-de-Camp to the Commander-in-Chief of the militia.
August 2nd. .
Moses Garrett, Captain, S. Clayton, Lieutenant, Hiram Tedwell, Ensign, Fourth Regiment.
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August 10th.
John McKenney, Justice of the Peace of Madison county, Samuel Judy, Captain of a volunteer company, William M. Goinj^, First Lieutenant, Eli Sav- age, Second Lieutenant, J. Pruitt, Third Lieutenant, Ettienne Douza, En- sign, in Samuel Judy's company. Enoch Moore, Captain in the Second Pteg- iment.
August loth.
_ Joshua Oglesby, Chaplain to the Illinois Brigade, John Scott, Major, Wil- liam Arundel, Captain, John Stuntz, Captain, Jacob. Clarke, Lieutenant, John Jarvis, Jr., Lieutenant, in the Second Regiment.
September 8th. The Governor appointed Bird Lockhart Coroner of Madison county.
September 19th. Henry Connors, Sheriff of Randolph county.
September 20th. Hugh H. Maxwell, Coroner of Randolph county.
September 24th.
John F. Smith, Captain, Daniel T. Coleman, Captain, James B. Bailey, Captain, William Thornton, Captain, John Harris, Lieutenant, Ebenezer Kealough, Lieutenant, John Tweedy, Lieutenant, Stephen Smith, Lieuten- ant, William Hickam, Lieutenant, Nathan Langston, Ensign, William John- ston, Ensign, John Whitaker, Ensign, Isaac Borin, Ensign, William Tripp, Ensign, John Shultz, Ensign, in the Third Regiment of the Militia.
September 29th.
James D. Thomas, Captain in the Second Regiment, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of St. Clair county.
September 30th.
Jacob Ogle, Justice of the Peace in St. Clair county, Joseph Duncan, Lieu- tenant, James Chambers, Ensign, Second Regiment, Adam Woolrick, Lieu- tenant, John Wooton, Ensign, First Regiment.
October 4th. James R. Estis, Surgeon in the Second Regiment.
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October 27th. William Alexander, Adjutant General of the Militia.
November 28th.
The Governor appointed Thomas Pullum and Robert Gill, Captain.^, Will- iam Smith, John Mcintosh, |Ranson Higf^ins, James Shaw, Thomas Ken- nedy, Seth Guard, William Barney, Joseph Beard, Justices of the Peace, Abner Armstrong-, Sheriff, Robert Baird, Recorder, Levi Compton, Coroner, Nathaniel Claypole, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, all in Edwards county.
December 7th. -^^-^ -^-•vJ' ^
William L. Smyth, Justice of the Peace, Madison county.
December 13th.
The following persons were appointed Clerks of the Supreme Court, viz: Josias Randle, for Madison county, John Hay, for St. Clair county, Robert Morrison, for Randolph county, James Finney, for Johnson county, Joseph M. Street, for Gallatin county, Nathaniel Claypole, for Edwards county.
December 22d. Joshua Scott, Justice of the Peace, Gallatin county.
December 24th.
The following persons were appointed Judge of the County Courts, viz.:
John G. Lofton, Thomas Kirkpatrick and George Cadwell, Madison county.
William Biggs, John Thomas and Caldwell Cairnes, St. Clair county.
John McFerron, George Fisher and David Anderson, Randolph county.
Hamlet Ferguson, Jesse Griggs and John B. Murray, Johnson county.
John C. Slocumb, Leonard White and Thomas E. Craig, Gallatin county.
John Mcintosh, Seth Guard and William Barney, Edwards county.
The Governor appointed Josias Randle, Clerk of the County Court, Madi- son county.
John Hay, Clerk of the County Court, St. Clair county.
William C. Greenup, Clerk of the County Court, Randolph county.
James Finney, Clerk of the County Court, Johnson county.
Joseph M. Street, Clerk of the County Court, Gallatin county.
Nathaniel Claypole, Clerk of the County court, Edwards county.
Benjamin Talbott and Lewis Watkins,, Justices of the Peace of Gallatin county.
William Mears, Prosecuting Attorney for the district composed of the coun- ties of Madison, St. Clair and Randolph.
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Thomas C. Brown, Prosecuting Attorney for the district composed of the
counties of Johnson, Gallatin and Edwards.
William Jones, County Treasurer, of I\Iadison county.
John Messenger, County Treasurer, of St. Clair county.
Harrison Wilson, County Treasurer, of Gallatin county.
Levi Compton. County Treasurer, of Edwards county.
G. Marshall, Surveyor of Johnson county; Marvin Fuller, Justice of the Peace for the same.
January 10th, 1815.
William Alexander, County Treasurer, and Thomas Stenett, Justice of the Peace, of Randolph county.
January 16th. Absolem Bradshaw, Captain, Samuel Raner, Lieutenant, First Regiment.
January 24th. Matthew Duncan, Justice of the Peace, Randolph county.
February 8th. Hezekiah West, County Treasurer, of Johnson county.
February 23d. The Governor appointed John Earthman, Coronor, of Johnson county.
March 9th. William Whiteside, County Treasurer, of St. Clair county.
March 23d.
Samuel Judy, Colonel of the Second Regiment, vice William Whiteside, de- ceased.
March 29th. Alexander Barber, Justice of the Peace, of Randolph county.
April 8th. William Wakefield, Justice of the Peace, of St. Clair county.
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I April 24th.
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j Charles R. Matheny, Count}- Treasurer of St. Clair county, vice William Whiteside, deceased.
April 28th. Joseph Scott, Justice of the Peace, St. Clair county.
June 10th.
James Finney, William Lameson, Joshua Davis, George Vance Lnsk, Will- iam Smith and James Beain, Justices of the Peace, of Johnson county, and John Bradshaw, Coroner of the same.
June 15th.
William Speed, Justice of the Peace, of Gallatin county, John Bowman, I Justice of the Peace, of Johnson county, Thomas Griffith, Major, Martin I Harrick, Captain, Third Regiment, Henry Carr, Ensign, in the Second Kegi- j ment.
June 16th.
Thomas Roberts, Captain, John Belderback, Lieutenant, John Sykes, En- sign, First Regiment.
June 23d.
i Robert Baird, Surveyor and Justice of the Peace, of Edwards county.
August 2d. James R. Estes, Justice of the Peace, of St. Clair county.
August 3d.
The Governor appointed Otho Levens, Captain, Amos Paxton, Lieutenant, John Vance, Ensign, First Regiment, William Belderback, Captain, Archi- bald Steele, Lieutenant, Samuel Mansker, Ensign, First Regiment.
August 4th.
Thomas Lawrison, Justice of the Peace, of Johnson county, John Shultz, Captain, Thomas Lawrison, Captain, William Richy, Lieutenant, James Fisher, Lieutenant, James Johnson, Lieutenant, John Fisher, Ensign, Rob- ert Miller, Ensign, Third Regiment.
August 5th.
Thomas Gilham, Justice of the Peace, of St. Clair county, John Marshall, Judge of the County Court, of Gallatin county.
August 5th.
^ Absolem Cox, Captain, David Anderson, First Lieutenant, George Creath, Second Lieutenant, William ]\le Bride, Third Lieutenant, Cyrus Fulton, En- sign, company of Mounted Volunteers, First Regiment.
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August 7th. Ralph Drury, Justice of the Peace, Randolph county.
August 12th.
Nathan Clampet, Seth Har^rave, John Townsend, Lieutenants, William Eubauks, Samuel Haro^rave, Georg-e Vineyard, Ensigns, 4th Regiment.
Ephraim Hubbard, Sheriff of Gallatin county.
August 22nd. Amos Squire, Major, John Reynolds, Judge Advocate, 2nd Regiment.
September 1st. The Governor appointed Hamlet Ferguson, Sheriff of Johnson county.
September 25th. -.
John Compton, Lieutenant, James Chism, Ensign, in the militia of Edwards county. Guy W. Smith, Clerk of the County Court of Edwards county, vice N. Claypole, deceased. Samuel Hays, Justice of the Peace, Gallatin coanty.
September 27th. Ralph P. Day, Justice of the Peace, St. Clair county.
December 6th.
Theron Brownfield, Justice of the Peace, St. Clair county. Samuel Harris, Justice of the Peace, Edwards county.
The House of Representatives having expelled James Gilbreath, a member thereof from Randolph county, the Governor issued a writ of election directed to the Sheriff of Randolph county, requiring him to hold an election to supply the vacancy occasioned thereby.
December 13th.
The Governor remitted all the militia fines imposed by courts-martial during- this year.
The Governor appointed Hypolite Menard, Captain, Francois Menard, Lieu- tenant, 1st regiment.
John Compton, Francis Cullum, Lieutenants, Joseph Macomb, James Chis- som, Ensigns, in the battalion of militia in Edwards county.
December 23rd. Abraham Prickett, Justice of the Peace of Madison county.
January 10th, 1816.
Alexander Waddell, Joseph Eberman, Justices of the Peace in Madison county.
The Governor appointed William Alexander Recorder and Clerk of the County Court.
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Caldwell Cairnes, Thomas Todd, James Lemon Sonr. Judf:,'es of the Couuty Coim. All in Monroe county. The Clerk and Judt^es to hold their offices during good behavior tor three years from the first day of June 181G.
James B. Moore, Sheriff, John Moore, County Treasurer, of Monroe county.
All the above commissions were to take effect on the first day of June, 1816.
John C. Slocumb, Joseph, Pumroy, Willis Harcrave, Judges, James Ratcliff, Clerk County Court of White county during good behavior for three years from February I, 1816.
Benjamin R. Smith, Sheriff, James Ratcliff, Recorder, Lowrey Hay, Sur- veyor in White county.
William Xash, Daniel McHenry, Lowery Hay, Stephen Standly, Thomas Rutledsre, Edmond Covington, Moses Thompson, Thomas Randolph, Justices of the Peace in White county.
All the above commissions for White county took effect February 1, 1816.
Willis Hargrave, Colonel, Joseph Pumroy, William McHenry, Majors, Fifth Regiment, White county.
January 10th.
The Governor appointed Joseph Scoit, Justice of the Peace of St. Clair county.
Thomas E. Craig, Colonel. William C. Vought, Captain, Peter C. Seaton, Lieutenant, James Melton, Ensign, Fourth Regiment.
William Hickman. Captain, William Lendsay, Lieutenant. John Whitaker, Lieutenant, William McNorton, Lieutenant, Rawson Davis, Ensign, Joseph Parrin, Ensign, Third Regiment.
William Gilham, Captain, Henry Cook, Captain, Isaac Gilham, Lieutenant, Martin Jones, Ensign, John Barnett, Ensign, Second Regiment.
Thomas E. Craig, Leonard White, John Marshall, Judges, Joseph M. Street, Clerk County Court of Gallatin county. Good behavior for three years.
January 11th.
Risdon Moore, William Biggs, John Thomas^ Judges, John Hay, Clerk County Court of St. Clair county during good behavior for three years.
Samuel Judy, George Cadwell, Thomas Kirkpatrick, Judges, Josias Ran- dle, Clerk County Court of Madison county during good behavior for three years.
John Weldon, Justice of the Peace, Johnson county.
January 11th.
The Governor appointed George Fisher, John McFerron, David Anderson, Judges, William C. Greenup, Clerk County Court of Randolph counry during good behavior for three years.
John Mcintosh, Seth Guard, William Barney, Judges, Guy W. Smith, Clerk, County Court of Edwards county, during good behavior for three years.
John B. Murray, Marvin Fuller, James Weaver, Judges, James Finney, Clerk, of County Court of Johnson county, during good behavior for three years.
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Daniel Boultinf^house, Stephen Clayton, Justices of the Peace, White county.
John Robinson, Justice of the Peace, Madison county.
January 13th. Daniel P. Cook, Auditor of Public Accounts.
January 17th.
James Hull, Jesse Griggs, Nathan Davis, Judges of the County Court of Jackson .county, during good behavior for three vears from the first of April, 1816.
George Creath, Sheriff of Jackson county.
Fearuary 27th. Joseph M. Street, Justice of the Peace, of Gallatin county.
March 2nd.
Thomas Ferguson, Benoni Lee, Judges, Joshua Scott, Clerk, of the County Court of Pope county, during good behavior for three years from April 1st, 1816.
Thomas Lawrison, Surveyor of Pope county.
John Craw, Justice of the Peace of Gallatin county.
Joseph Meachum, Justice of the Peace, Madison county.
March 5th. Moses Short, Justice of the Peace, St. Clair county.
March lltL.
The Governor appointed Robert Lacy, Judge of the Court [county] of Pope county, during good behavior for three years.
Samuel Omelveney, James Alcorn, Justices of the Peace, Joshua Scott, Recorder, Pope county.
March 23d.
James McRoberts, John Primm, James Whaley, Justices of the Peace, Monroe county.
Abraham Amos, Judge of the County Court of Monroe county, during good behavior for three years.
William Padfield, Justice of the Peace, St. Clair county.
March 2oth.
William Wilson, Clerk of the County Court of Jackson county during good behavior for three years.
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William Wilson, Recorder, Conrad Will, William Boon, Justices of the Peace, Jackson county.
Hamlet Ferguson, Sheriff of Pope county.
John Bradshaw, Judo^e of the County Court of Johnson county.
James S. Davis, Sheriff of Johnson county.
March 27th. — Vance Lusk, James A. Whiteside, Justices of the Peace of Pope county.
April 3d.
John Marshall, Justice of the Peace, Michael Robinson, County Treasurer, Jackson county.
April 17th.
Joseph French, County Treasurer of Jackson county, vice Michael Robin- son, whose commission was revoked.
Joseph Barton, County Treasurer of Randolph county.
April 19th.
William Bennet, Justice of the Peace, Randolph county. Benjamin Watts, Judge of the County Court of St. Clair county.
The Governor departed from the teriitory.
April 30th.
The Secretary appointed John Bayers, Justice of the Peace of Jackson county. Kimber Barton, County Treasurer of Randolph county, vice Joseph Barton, who refused to act.
May 15th.
*Jame3 Ross, Captain; George Hargrave, Lieutenant; Harry Wilton, En- sign, 4th Regiment, vice Captain Trammel and his subalterns.
May 20th.
Thomas Lawrison, James Titsworth, James M. Fox, John Pritehard, James Richay, Justices of the Peace of Pope county. Abel Fike, Peter Mitchell, Justices of the Peace of St. Clair county.
May 23rd. John Williams, Justice of the Peace of Gallatin county.
June 5th.
■^Alexander Jameson, Prince Bryant, Theron Brownfield, Jehu Scott, William Chaffin, Justices of the Peace of Monroe county.
* It appears from a commission exhibited that Alexander Jameson was appointed a Jus- tice of the Peace for Monroe county the 4th day of May. ISlu. and not the 5.Eh day of June, as entered in this book.
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June 18th.
William Barnett, County Treasurer of Randolph county, vice Kiraber Bar- ton, resigned.
June 20th.
John Lane, John C. Trousdale, Captains; James Hall, William Barker, Moses ^Blazer, John Pittsford, Lieutenants; John Proctor, Nathaniel Harri- son, William Jordan, Ensiofns, 4th Regiment of the Militia.
Theophilus M. Nichols, Ensign in the 2nd Regiment. Edward H. Piper, County Treasurer of White county.
June 21st.
The Secretary appointed Joshua Scott, Justice of the Peace of Pope county. Guy W. Smith, Robert Freyer, Justices of the Peace of Edwards county.
July 15th. ^
Daniel Hay, County Treasurer of White county, vice Edward H. Piper, resigned.
July 23rd.
Griffin Tyler, William Nash, Thomas Mays, Captains; Michael Dickason, Aaron Williams, William Rutledge, Lieutenants: William Council, Daniel Lynch, John Davidson, Ensigns in the Militia of White county.
Edward N. Cullum, Justice of the Peace of Edwards county.
Elias Jordan, Captain; John Campbell, Lieutenant; Jacob Painter, Ensign, in the Militia of Edwards county.
John Shults, Moses Hamm, (?) Captains; James Jordon, Lieutenant; Nicholas Wren, Ensign, in the -Ith Regiment of the Militia.
July 26th. Matthew Duncan, Recorder of Randolph county.
August 4th. The Governor returned to the territory.
August 6th.
The Governor appointed Benjamin Maneer Justice of the Peace of Johnson county; Hosiah Boring, William Piles, Irvin Morris and Andrew Cockran Justices of the Peace of Johnson county.
August 10th.
The Governor appointed Charles Mick Justice of the Peace of Gallatin county; Alexander Glass, Coroner, and John Damereli, Justice of the Peace, Pope county; Henry Kenyon v^'ounty Treasurer of Gallatin county; John Moore, Coroner of Monroe county.
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August 16th. Antoine Z. Chenet, Justice of the Peace, Randolph county.
August 22nd.
Governor absent from the Territory. The Secretary appointed James Tan- nehill, Justice of the Peace, St. Clair county; David Shearer Justice of the Peace of Pope county.
August 28th.
Stephen Hoirs:, Judge of the county court of Gallatin county: Ralph Drury, Justice of the Peace of Monroe county.
September 25th.
Samuel Judy resigned his appointment of Colonel of the Second Regiment of the militia. •
The Governor appointed Colonel of the Fourth Regiment of Illinois militia; appointed Jacob Ogle county Treasurer of St. Clair county; appointed Samuel Redman Coroner of St. Clair county.
October 22nd. Appointed William Bennett Coroner of Randolph county.
November 12th. Appointed Robert Scott County Treasurer of Pope county.
December 10th. • "
Appointed James McRoberts Judge of the county court of Monroe county [ in room of Abraham Amos, resigned.
December 12th. Appointed Jesse Cooper a Justice of of the Peace for Monroe county.
December 20th. Appointed John Mclntire Major of the militia in Edwards county.
January 1, 1817. Appointed Samuel Harris Justice of the Peace for Crawford county
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January 2nd.
The Goveraor appointed Allen Mcdahay, Coroner, Georfce Kincaid, Smith Shaw and James Siiaw, Justices of the Peace, Edward H. Piper Clerk of the County Court and Recorder of the county, Francis Cullom, Sheriff, John Danlap, Surveyor, all for Crawford county.
January 6th.
Appointed Samuel G. Morse, Sheriff, Daniel Converse, Clerk of the County Court, of Bond county.
January 10th.
Appointed Robert K. McLaughlin Clerk of the Court, St. Clair county, vice John Hay, resigned.
January ISth.
Appointed N. G. R. Rhea, Thos. C. Brown and William Mears Circuit At- torneys.
Appointed Hamlet Ferguson, Colonel of the Sixth Regiment; Owen Evans, Colonel of the Third Regiment; James B. Moore, Colonel of the Second Reg- iment; Jacob Short, Major in the Second Regiment; Francis Cullom, Major in the Eighth Regiment; William Reed, Captain in the Second Regiment; Joseph Ogle, Lieutenant in the Second Regiment; Henry Mace, Ensign in the Second Regiment; Jonathan Stewart, Captain in the Fifth Regiment; Lowry Hay, Major in the Fifth Regiment; William Montgomery, Captain in the Seventh Regiment; Robert St. Clair, Captain in the Seventh Regiment; Isaac Smith, Lieutenant in the Seventh Regiment; Harvey Gillham, Ensign in the Seventh Regiment; William Greene, Lieutenant in'^the Seventh Regi- ment; George Morris, Lieutenant in the Fifth Regiment; James Patton, Ensign in the Fifth Regiment.
January 14th.
John Groves, Major, in the Fourth Regiment, James Ross, Major in the Fourth Regiment, John A. Givens, Captain in the Fourth Regiment. The Governor appointed Jos. McCombe, Captain in the Fourth Regiment. Governor appointed Samuel Gaston Lieutenant in the Fourth Regiment. Governor appointed Andrew McClure Ensign in the Fourth Regiment. Governor appointed Lewis Barton Major in the Sixth Regiment.
Governor appointed William McFatridge Justice of the Peace for Pope county.
Governor appointed John Whitaker Justice of the Peace for Johnson county.
Governor appointed Ebenezer Piatt Justice of the Peace for Jackson county.
Governor appointed George Brown Justice of the Peace of Johnson county.
Governor appointed James Gill Justice of the Peace of Jackson county.
Governor appointed Isaac D. Bates Justice of the Peace for Jackson county.
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Governor appointed Benjamin F. Connor Justice of the Peace for Jackson county.
Governor appointed Adam ShuJtz Justice of the Peace foi Gallatin county.
Governor appointed Parke Grovenor Justice of the Peace for Jackson county.
Governor appointed John Hargrave, jr., Surveyor for Johnson county.
Governor appointed Irvin Morris Coroner for Johnson county.
Governor appointed Pamenias Redman Notary Public for Gallatin county.
Governor appointed Robert Frazer Judge of the 'County Court of Edwards county, in place of Seth Gard, resigned.
Governor appointed Richard Graham a Justice of Peace for White county.
Governor appointed Daniel Hay a Justice of Peace for White county.
Governor appointed Charles Humphreys a Justice of Peace for Jackson county.
Governor appointed Marmaduke S.Davenport Judge of County Court of Gallatin county.
Governor appointed George McKinsey a Justice of the Peace for White
county.
Governor appointed Peter Philips, William Wheeler, John B. Stoveal, Justices of the Peace, and Henry Jones, Coroner, all for White county.
Governor appointed William Poole Coroner for the county of Edwards.
Govenor appointed William R. Ashby a Justice of the Peace for the county of Gallatin.
Governor appointed Andrew Slack a Justice of the Peace for the county of Gallatin.
Governor appointed John McCrary a Justice of the Peace for the county of Gallatin.
Governor appointed William Jones Judge of the County Court of Madison county.
January 16th.
Governor appointed John T. Lusk a Justice of the Peace for Madison county.
January 28.
Governor appointed Moryin Puller County Surveyor for the county of Jack- son.
Governor appointed Edward Clarke Ensign in the First Regiment.
Governor appointed Joseph Palmer Judge of the County Court of Johnson county.
Governor appointed Michael Dodd Ensign in the Seventh Regiment.
January 28th.
Appointed by the Governor, John Waddle, Lieutenant in the Seventh Reg- iment, Hiram Arthurs, Ensign in the Seventh Regiment.
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February 3d.
David G. Coleman, Adjutant to the Third Ref^iment, David Arundel, Cap- tain in the Third Regiment.
February 8th. James Clark, a Justice of the Peace for Randolph county.
February 12th.
Enoch Moore, Surveyor of Monroe county.
William C. Vaught, Justice of the Peace for Gallatin county, in the room (of) Wm. R. Ashby who refused to accept.
Thos. Kirkpatrick and John Powers, Judges in Bond county.
John Kirkpatrick, a Justice of the Peace, Daniel Converse, a Justice of the Peace and Recorder in Bond county.
James Robinson, Coroner of Madison county.
February 20th. Asahel Enloe, Surveyor of Madison county.
February 24th. Abraham Prickett, a Justice of the Peace in said county.
February 26th. Samuel Whitesides, Major in the Seventh Regiment.
February 27th.
Martin Jones, Surveyor for Bond county, and Judge of the County Court of Bond county.
March 1st. Isaiah Price and Levi Casey, Justices of the Peace for Bond county.
March 3d. Charles R. Matheny, Circuit Attorney for the First Judicial District.
March 7th. Henry Cook Major in the Seventh Regiment.
March 17th.
Joseph Philips, Tbeing heretofore commissioned) before his Excellency, >Jinian Edwards, took the usual oath of fidelity and office as Secretary of this Territory, in the following words, to-wit:
Illinois Territory, ss:
Personally appeared before me, Ninian Edwards, Governor of the Terri- tory aforesaid, Joseph Philips, who took the oath of fidelity to the United States, and the oath of office as Secretary, in and for the said Territory.
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Given under my hand, at Kaskaskia, this 17th day of March, 1817, and of
the Independence of the United States the forty-first.
NiNiAN Edwards. Which said commission, is in the words following", to-wit: James Madison, President of the United States of America. To all who
shall see these presents, greeting:
Know Ye, That reposing special trust, and confidence, in the integrity, diligence, and ability of Joseph Philips, of Tennessee, I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint him Secre- tary, in and for the Illinois Territory, and do authorize and impower him to execute and fulfil the duties of that office according to law, and to have, and to hold, the said ofiice with all the powers, privileges and emoluments to the same of right, appertaining, for the term of four years from the day of the date hereof, unless the President of the United States, for the time being, should be pleased sooner to revoke and determine this commission.
I testimony whereof I have caused these letters to be made patent, and the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at the City of Washington, the seventeenth day of December, A. D. 181G, and of the Independence of the United States of America the forty-first.
James Madison. By the President:
James Monroe, Secretary of State.
March 24th.
Appointed by the Governor, James N. Foxe, Major in the Sixth Regiment. James Allcorn, Sheriff of Pope county, vice H. Ferguson, resigned.
March 25th. -, . .J .
The Governor absent from the territory.
April 3rd. The Governor returned and entered on his official duties.
April 4th.
Appointed John S. Damewood, Major in the 4th Regiment of Illinois Militia. Governor appointed Levi W. Smith, Colonel in the 8th Regiment, Illinois Militia. Governor appointed John Shultz a Justice of the Peace for Gallatin county, formerly commissioned Adam Shultz, through mistake.
April 5th.
Governor appointed Andrew Bankson, Major in the 2nd Regiment. Gov- ernor appointed Isaac Griffin, Captain, in 2nd Regiment. Robert Middleton, Lieutenant; Bennett Mason, Ensign; Mathew, Eades, Captain: Payton R. Bankson, Lieutenant; Theophilus Herald, John Ryan, John Sommers, En- signs, in 2nd Regiment.
Robert Blackwell, Auditor of Public Accounts, vice D. P. Cook, resigned.
April 6th.
Charles Humphreys, Clerk of the County Court of Jackson county.
Conrad Will, Recorder, of Jackson county, commission to expire 20th May, 1817.
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April 13th.
Passport granted Owen Evans, aijent of George W. Atcheson, to ascend the Illinois river to Chicago with provisions, etc., and permission to dispose of the same on his route.
April 15th.
Appointed William M. Darley, Captain; John Bradley, Lieutenant; John Burchfield, Ensign, in the 3rd Kegiment Illinois Militia.
April 17th. Appointed William Lockhart, a Justice of the Peace for Crawford county.
April 18th.
Appointed John Cook, Captain; Absolom Baker, Lieutenant; Fields Jarvis, Ensign; Isaac Ferguson, Captain; John Warrick, Lieutenant; William Samples, Ensign; Paul Beck, Captain; Peter Hubbard, Lieutenant; Samuel Davidson, Ensign; John Lorton, Captain, John Hopton, Lieutenant; John Whitley, Ensign, in the 7th Regiment.
May 9th. . .
Appointed Thomas C. Patterson, Sheriff of Johnson county, vice J. S. Davis, removed.
Appointed John F. Smith, a Justice of the Peace for Johnson county, vice William Smith, deceased.
Appointed Daniel S. Swearengen, Justice of the Peace for St. Clair county.
May Uth.
Appointed Thomas Tovery, Esquire Stoval and John Townsend, Captains in 5th Regiment.
Appointed Aaroa Williams in room of Griffin Taylor, removed.
Appointed Carter Smith, Peyton Hunt, Jordan Vance and John Stovail, Lieutenants in the 5th Regiment of Illinois Militia.
Appointed Robert Watson, Rawley Williams, John Dale and George Steele, Ensigns in the 5th Regiment.
Appointed Robert Thomas and Alexander Jemmeson, Lieutenants in the 2nd Regiment.
May 22nd.
Appointed John Howard, a Justice of the Peace for Madison county. Appointed Samuel Whitesides, Colonel of the 7th Regiment.
May 24th. Appointed Alex. Trousdale, and Robt. Shipley, Justices for White county.
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May 2Gth.
Appointed Asa Leadbetter and Jacob Sexton, Justices for Gallatin county.
Appointed Hamlet Ferguson and David S. Taylor, Judges for Pope county.
Appointed John Grayson, a Justice of the Peace for Edwards county.
The resignations of Thomas Ferguson, and Robert Lacy as Judges of Pope county, received and accepted by the Governor.
William Gilham Captain in the 7th Regiment, resigned.
May 31st. The Governor appointed Chas. Humphreys, Recorder in Jackson county
June 2d.
The Governor appointed Paul Harlston a Justice of the Peace, for Ran- dolph county.
June 3d.
The Governor absent from the territory. The Secretary made the follow- ing appointments, to-wit: Hiram Arthur, Captain in the 7th Regiment; Thomas Lofton, Lieutenant, and James Gillham Ensign in said 7th Regi- ment.
June 9th.
James W. Bradsby, Captain, William Tilford, Lieutenant and Wm. Journey Ensign, in 2d Regiment.
June 14th. The Governor returned to the Seat of Government.
June 17th.
Appointed Wood Lampkin, Captain; Absolom Trigers, Lieutenant; Jona- than Williams, Ensign; Hiram Jones, Lieutenant, in the 5th Regiment.
Daniel Hay, Captain; Seth Hargrave, Lieutenant; Asa Ross, Ensign, of the Rifle Company, 5th Regiment.
June 20th.
Captain William C. Vaught, Major, in the 4th Regiment, vice Jno. Groves, resigned.
John Caldwell, Judge of Gallatin county, vice Leonard White, resigned, same day.
John Bull, Justice of the Peace, in Gallatin county.
June 24th. Thomas Rattan, a Justice of the Peace, for St. Clair county.
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July 8rh.
Clayton Tiffin, Surj^eon, of the 7th liegiment Illinois Territory. Samuel i\[yerd, Justice of the County of St. Clair.
July 9th.
Christy Fitch, and John Lockhart. Justices of the Peace, for Crawford county.
Samuel Marshall and William Spencer, Justices of the Peace, for Edwards county.
John F. Richardson, George W. Bratton, Captains; Samuel Brainberry, Lieutenant.
Stephen Handy, James Gill, Ensigns, in the 8th Regiment.
Patterson James, Robert Miller, and Joseph Woods, Ensigns in the 8th Regiment.
July 21st.
John Forrester, John T. Wents, (?) Captains; James Fields, John Baldwin* Lieutenants; Daniel Dilland, Ensign. All in the 4th Regiment.
Ervin Morris, Sheriff of Johnson county, vice Thomas Patterson, resigned, same day.
July 17th. John Clendenen, Lieutenant; A.mos Lively, Ensign, in the 1st Regiment.
August 12th.
Wm. MmBride, Junior Captain in place of Absolom Cox, resigned, same day. Robert Thomson, Lieutenant, in place of Wm. McBride, resigned, 12th August. James Anderson, Ensign, in place of John Hill, resigned, same day, 1st Regiment.
August 16th.
Isaac Ferguson, Major; Wm. Townsend, Captain, in place of J. Ferguson. John Herron, Lieutenant in the 7th Regiment.
August 17th.
John Reed, Ensign, former Lieutenant and Ensign, removed.
Resignation of Colonel Hargrave received and accepted as Lieutenant Colonel Illinois Militia.
Resignation of Wm. R. Ashley, Justice for Gallatin county accepted.
Greene B. Fields, Captain, Wm. Sams, Captain, Lincoln Harper, Captain, John Cross and Elijah McFerron and George Everts, Lieutenants.
The Governor appointed Nicholas Edwards, John Roberts and Daniel Ship- man, Ensigns, all in the Sixth Regiment of Illinois Militia.
David Kealough, Judge in Pope county, vice H. Ferguson, resigned.
Adin E. Meacham, Lieutenant, in place of Isaac Smith resigned. John Bates, Ensign, in place of Hervey GiUham, resigned in the Seventh Regi- ment.
William Rutherford, Captain, in place of Wm. Reed, deceased.
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August 18th.
Jacob Clark, Captain, promoted to fill the place of Enoch Moore, resigned. John Ryan, promoted to Lieutenant. All in the Second Rep^iment.
Dudley Williams, Dempsey Odane, Asa Leadbetter, and Frederick R. Buck, Captains, promoted from Lieutenants in Fourth Regiment.
John Scroggins, John Williams, Lieutenants, and David Springs, Ensign in the Fourth Regiment. J. Milton Moore Justice ot the Peace for Monroe county.
August 22d.
Upon the petition of Jesse B. Thomas, the Governor issued a commission, remiting twenty-five dollars of the fine imposed on Matthew Atcheson by the Circuit Court for the county of St. Clair, the last fall session for assault and battery on Nelly Johnson.
August 27th.
Appointed Samuel Marshall Judge for Edwards county, and revoked his commission as Justice of Peace.
Appointed Moses Bedell, James McMillin, Caleb Jordan, Sardis R Chase, Captains; Jesse B. Brown, Jairus Fordice, Isaac B. Smith, Joseph Doughariy, Lieutenants; Edward Brynes, Asa Smith, William B. Adams, Nathan Rawl-
ings. Ensigns, all in the Eighth Regiment.
Appointed Peter Lewis, George Vineyard, Captains; Thomas Kilton, John Eubanks, Lieutenants; James Glass, John Rumer, Ensigns, in Sixth Regi- ment.
John McLean, Captain, Joseph Hay Lieutenant and Parmenias Redman, Lieutenant of the company of Artillery in the Second Brigade.
August 28th.
Elijah C. Berry, Auditor of Public Accounts for the Illinois Territory in place of Robert Blackwill, resigned.
Miles Hotchkiss, Recorder of Randolph county. ' --
September 24th. '.
Robert Frazer, Adjutant, Thos. Gold, paymaster, John Damewood, Sur- geon of the Eighth Regiment.
Abijah Leavett, Adjutant of the First Regiment.
September 27th. Nathan Arnett, Justice of the Peace for Jackson county.
September 29th.
Henry Oldham, Judge for Gallatin county in place of John Caldwell, who refused to accept.
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October 3d.
The Governor appointed James Clendenan in place of Thomas Roberts, resigned.
John Pilldrs, Captain, Solomon Furzee, Lieutenant, and James Robertson,, Ensign, in the First Regiment.
October 10th.
James Martin, Justice of the Peace for Edwards county. Adam I. Fisk, Justice of the Peace for Pope county.
October 11th.
Resignations of Lieutenant Antoine Blay and of Ensign Art. Blay received and accepted.
October 16th.
David Hendershott, Captain of a light company, Samuel Sybole, Lieuten- ant, and John Conway, Ensign, in the Seventh Regiment.
October 31st.
Resignation of Conrad Will, a Justice of the Peace for Jackson county, re- ceived and accepted.
November 18th.
Palemon Winchester Aide-de-Camp to the Commander-in-Chief.
Captain William Arundel, resigned; Lieut. Louis Gervais, resigned; Capt. August Trottier, resigned; Thomas Ruteledge, a Justice of the Peace for White county, resigned.
Appointed Moses Quick a Justice of the Peace for St. Clair county, vice M. Shorts, resigned.
Appointed Samuel Newell and FarletonBoran, Justices for Edwards county.
Appointed George Kinder, Captain, Abr'm Prickett, Lieutenant, and Jepthah Lamkins, Ensign in the Seventh Regiment.
NOVEilBER 19th. Governor absent from the Territory.
November 23rd.
The Secretary made the following appointments: Thomas Reynolds, Circuit Attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit.
December 1st. Th^ Governor returned to the seat of government.
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December 10th.
James E. Willis, Justice of the Peace for Pope county.
Peter F. Seaton, Captain, Richard T. Jones, Lieutenant, Samuel Seaton. Easij?n, Touusiu Talton, Lieutenant, and James Moreland, Ensi«?n in the Fourth Regiment.
John Frazer resij^ned his appointment of Coroner of Gallatin county, and John Forrester appointed in his place.
James Steele, Captain, Joshua Williams, Lieutenant, George Jackson, En- sign in the Sixth Regiment.
Levi Roberts, Justice of the Peace for Madison county.
William L. May, a Justice of the Peace for Madison county, vice Abraham Prickett, resigned.
Thomas C. Patterson and Harrison Willson, Justices of the Peace for Gal- latin county.
December 17th.
Appointed Robert Thomas and Thos. W. Talbott, Justices for St. Clair county.
Jonathan Harris, Justice of the Peace for Madison county.
December 25th.
John L. Whiteside, Captain, Joshua Talbott, Lieutenant, Caleb Lacy, En- sign, Alexander Jemmison, Captain, John Summers, Lieutenant, John Scott, Ensign in the Second Regiment.
Jacob Stout, Lieutenant, Michel Laciere Lieutenant, Joseph Trottiere, En- sign, in the Second Regiment.
January 5, 1818.
Abner Field, Clerk and Recorder of Union county.
Peter Hubbard, Justice of the Peace for Bond county.
Francis Cullom, Lieutenant Colonel of the Ninth Regiment.
Abner Field, Justice of the Peace for Union county.
James Fulton, a justice of the Peace for St. Clair county, removed from office.
January 8th.
Jos. Penn and Henry Walker, Justices of the Peace for St. Clair county. Joseph Pomery, Lieutenant Colonel, Wm. Nash, Major, in the Fifth Regi- ment.
Jesse B. Brown, Clerk of Edwards County Court, vice G. W. Smith, re- signed.
Isaiah Cummings, Martin Woods, and Micajah Coxe, Justices for Madison county.
Andrew Wilkins, Justice of the Peace for Gallatin county.
John McCalla, Justice of the Peace for Edwards county.
Samuel Slocum, Justice of the Peace for White county.
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January 9th. William Cullom, Commissioner for taking the census of Crawford county. Guy Smith, Commissioner for to take the census in Edwards county. Hezekiah Davis, Coroner for Jackson county.
January 11th.
James Cochran, Justice of the Peace for Franklin county. Isham Harri- son, John Ewine: and John Crawford, Juds^es of Franklin county. Isaac Perkins, John McCreary and Isaac Herring, Justices for Franklin county.
Daniel Hay, Commissioner to take the census in White county.
Samuel Omelvaney, Commissioner to take the census in Pope county.
Hezekiah West, Commissioner to take the census in Johnson county.
William Moore, Commissioner to take the census in St. Clair county.
January 13th.
Charles Humphreys, Clerk of the Circuit and County Court of JacksoQ county.
Daniel S. Swearingen, Sheriff of Washington county.
Joseph Borough, Commissioner to take the census in Madison county.
Joseph Conway, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Madison county.
William H. Bradsby, Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts, and Recorder for the County of Washington.
Appointed Isham Harrison, Surveyor and Justice of the Peace for Frank- lin county; Marmaduke S. Davenport, Sheriff of Franklin county; Joseph Palmer, Sheriff of Union county; Otho Davenport, Justice of the Peace of" Gallatin county; John Weldon. Justice of the Peace of Union county; Thomas Greene, George Brown, and Rice Sams, Justices of the Peace for Union county; Jeremiah Brown, Commissioner to take the census in Union county; Abner Field, Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts of Union county; Robert K. McLaughlin, Clerk of the Countj' Court in St. Clair county; James Rat- chff, Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts of White county; Edward H. Piper, Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts of Crawford county; Josias- Randle, Clerk of the County Court of Madison county; James Finney, Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts of Johnson county; Joshua Scott, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pope county; John Hay, Clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Clair county; Jesse B. Brown, Clerk of the Circuit and County (Courts) of Edwards county; John Grammar, and John Bradshaw, Justices of the Peace for Union county; William Hickman, Justice of the Peace for Franklin county; Wm. McFatridge, Justice of the Peace for Johnson county: Jos. M. Street, Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts of Gallatin county; John Har- grave, Surveyor of the County of Union; Wm. McCoy, Commissioner to take the census in Gallatin county; Benoni Lee, a Justice of the Peace for Pope county; Daniel P. Cook, Circuit Judge for the Western Circuit, Illinois Ter- ritory; David S. Taylor, a Justice of the Peace for Pope county; John Mc- Lean, Judge of the Eastward Circuit Illinois Territory; Jesse Eckols, George Baker, John C. Smith, William Piles, George Hunsucker, Abner Kieth and Hasey Biown, Justices for Union county; John Whitacre, Coroner of Union county.
January 14th. Edward Clark, Lieutenant and Seth Chaffin, Ensign in the First Regiment.
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January 15th.
Richard Elliott, Clerk of the Circuit, and County Courts and Recorder of Franklin county.
January 16th.
Enoch Moore, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe county; William Alex- ander, Clerk of the County Court ot Monroe county.
January 17th. Wm. C. Greenup, Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts of Randolph.
January 19th.
Daniel Converse, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bond county; Martin Jones, Commissioner for taking the census in Bond county; appointed Jno. Moore, Commissioner for taking- the census in Monroe county; Ezra Owens, Com- missioner for taking" the census in Randolph county; John Powers and Thos. Kirkpatrick, Justices of the Peace for Bond county; Thomas Rattan and Jachry Maddux, Justices of the Peace for Washington county.
January 20th. The Governor absent.
January 31st.
The Secretary appointed Miles Hotchkiss a Justice of the Peace for Ran- dolph county.
February 5th.
Conrad Wills a Justice of the Peace for Jackson county; Enoch Moore, Clerk of the County Court of Monroe, vice Wm. Alexander, who refused to accept.
February 9th. Samuel Gilham, a Justice of the Peace for Madison county.
February 10th. Jacob Lurton, a Justice of the Peace for Madison county.
February 16th. The Governor returned to the seat of government.
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Februarz 17th.
Elias K. Kane, Jud^e for the Eastern Circuit, vice John I\IcLean, refused; William Mears, Circuit Judg^e for the Eastern Cirouit in place of E. K. Kane, who refused to serve; William Bij^rprs. Risdou Moore, and Benjamin Watts, Justices for St. Clair county; David Pierce, James Bankson. James Fir^her. Jacob Turman, Justices for Washing'ton county; James Pierce, Surveyor and Coroner for Washington county; Simon i\I. Hubbard, Clerk of the Cir- cuit and County Courts and Recorder for Franklin county, vice K. Elliott, refused to accept.
Khodolphus Langworthy was appointed by N. Edwards, Governor of Ill- inois Territory, a Justice of the Peace for Madison county, which was not registered.
February 28th.
Thomas Johnson, Amos Squires, Samuel Judy, William Jones, and George Cadwell, Justices of the Peace for Madison county; George Fisher, David Anderson, and John McFerron, Justices for Randolph county; Thomas Me- Roberts and Caldwell Carnes. Justices for Monroe county; Jesse Griggs, Nathan Davis and James Hall, Justices for Jackson county; James Shaw, Smith Shaw, and George Kinkaid. Justices for Crawford county; John Slocomb, Willis Hargrave, and Joseph Pomeroy, Justices for White county; Samuel Marshal. Wm. Barney, and Robt. Frazer, Justices for Edwards county; John Marshal and Henry Oldham, Justices for Gallatin county; David Keelough, a Justice of the Peace for Pope county; John Johnson, a Justice of the Peace for Washington county.
March 3d.
Cornelius Lafferty, a Justice of the Peace for Gallatin county; Jeptha Hardin, Judge of the Eastern Circuit, vice Wm. Mears, who declined to serve; Andrew Bankson, Colonel of the Tenth Regiment.
March 3d.
The resignation of T. W. Talbott, a Justice of the Peace, received and ac- cepted.
David Counts, a Justice of the Peace for St. Clair county.
^ On the 10th of March, 1818, revoked the commission of Jas. Tanehill, Jus- tice in St. Clair county.
March 11th. Jno. K. Mangham, commissioner for taking census in Washington county.
March 12th.
The resignation of Robert Middleton, as Lieutenant in the 2nd Regiment, received and accepted.
Jno. Y. Sawyer, Surveyor, vice Enloe, resigned, Madison ceunty.
March 13th. Appointed Conrad Will to take the census in Jackson county.
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AIarch 14th.
The Governor absent from the ?eat of ^^ovcrument.
The Secretary made the following appointments :
Guy W. Smith, Recorder of Edwards county, vice R. Baird, deceased.
Edw. N. Collom, Jos. Kitchell, David Porter, Shadraek B. A. Carter and David McGaha, Justices for Crawford county.
March 18th.
The Governor returned to the seat of government and made the following appointments:
George W. Kinkaid and John F. Richardson, i\Iajors; John Chenowith, John Barlow, Samuel Gaston, Joseph Kitchel, David Price, Captains in the 9th Regiment; Wheeler Mattit, Joseph Wood. Eli Adams. John R. Adams, Charles K. Arleher, Lieutenants jn the 9th Regiment; Joel Leak, James Moore, William Ashbrook, Jesse K. Aleher and Henry Miller, Ensigns in the 9th Regiment; George W. Cattron, Adjutant, and John Gill, Judge Advocate, ^th Regiment.
James D. Thomas and Matthew Eades, Majors; Hezekiah Harris, James W. Bradsbv, William Rutherford, Isaac Griilin and Robert Thomas, Captains; T. M. Nichols. Theo. Herald, Jos. Ogle and Wm.Tilford, Lieutenants; Henry Mace and William Jurney, Ensigns, in the 10th Regiment.
March 26th.
Hiram Bell, County Surveyor for Edwards county, vice R. Baird, deceased.
Revoked 10th March, 1S18, the commission of Jas. Tanehill, Justice in St- Glair county.
March 31st.
Appointed Arthur Morgan, Major, Jno. Roach, Captain, Solomon Storey and Wm. Wilson, Lieutenants, in 2nd Regiment.
Joshua Fisher, Captain, Jos. Fisher, Lieutenant, Jno. Parish, Ensign, 10th Hegiment.
Henry S. Dodge, Aide-deCamp to the Brigadier-General in the 1st Brigade.
April 4th. John Stuntz's resignation as Captain, received and accepted, 2nd Regiment. John R.. Shultz, Justice of the Peace for Franklin county.
April 8th. Thomas Coxe, Justice of the Peace' for Union county.
April 10th. Governor absent from the territory.
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April 23rcl.
The Secretary appointed Antoine Z. Chenett, Notary Public for Illinois ter- ritory.
Thomas M. Davis and John Bowles, Justices of the Peace, Franklin county.
Charles Humphreys, Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts and Recorder for the county of Jackson, resigned his commission.
Thomas Rutledge, Justice of the Peace for White county. Benjamin Moseley, Justice for Gallatin county.
Wm. Hickman and James Cockrane, Justices for Franklin, removed out of county.
May 1st.
Tim Nash, clerk of the circuit and county court and recorder of Jackson county.
The resignation of Abner Fields, J. P., for Union county received and ac- cepted.
May 5th.
The resignation of John G. Lofton, member L. C, received and accepted.
Appointed Stephen Handy, captain, Samuel Jenison, Lieutenant, Jacob Blaze, Ensign, Ninth Regiment; Robert S. Spencer, Justice of the Peace for White county; Thomas Cohen, Justice of the Peace for St. Clair county.
May 12th.
Francis Moore, Justice of the Peace for Pope county, vice D. S. Taylor, resigned.
May 18th.
Passport granted to R. Dixon to go to Michelimacanac by the route of the Illinois river.
John McCreary commissioned to take the census in Franklin county.
Samuel Sybole, Captain, John Conway, Lieutenant, Caleb Garterman, En- sign in the rifle company, Seventh Regiment; William Puniue, Captain. Samuel Hewston, Captain, Philip Tuton, Lieutenant, in the Seventh Regi- ment; Miles Whitley, lieutenant, James Jones and Wm. Leavand (?), En- signs in the Seventh Regiment.
Resignation of George Creath, captain in the First Regiment received and accepted.
David W. Maxwell, Sheriff of Franklin county, vice M. S. Davenport, re- signed; Alex. Campbell, Justice of the Peace for Edwards county; John G. Damewood and William Ellis, Justices of the Peace for Gallatin county.
May 27th.
John Hay, Justice of the Peace for St. Clair county, resigned.
JohnHay appointed clerk of the county court of St. Clair county, vice R. K. McLaughlin, resigned.
Daniel P. Cook, judge of the Western circuit, resigned and was accepted.
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May 28th.
Thomas Dickinson, captain, Anthony Babeau, lieutenant, and Joseph Godere, ensign, in the First Regiment.
June 1st,
Huarh Robinson, justice of the peace for Gallatin county; John K. Mangham, and John Carraghan, justices, for Washington county.
Passport granted to Fras. Turotte to go to Michilimacanac by way of the Illinois river.
June 2nd.
Clayton Tiffin, justice of the peace for St. Clair county; Elijah C. Berry, captain, Edward Cowles, lieutenant, and Samuel C. Christy, ensign in a rifle company in the First Regiment; George Dickinson, captain, John James, Lieutenant, and Cahan Cooper, Ensign of a rifle company in the Second Regiment.
June 3rd.
Benjamin Menes, Adjutant, vice D. Coleman, resigned; John C. Smithy Major; Allen McKenzie, Captain, vice J. C. Smith, promoted; Thomas Cox, captain, vice D. Coleman, resigned; John Graves captain, Jos. Kuykendall, Lieutenant, Wm. McGinnis, Lieutenant, Wm. Shelton, Lieutenant,"^ George Wier and Jno. Ruft, Ensigns, in the Third Regiment.
June 8th. Appointed John Wamock, Judge of the Western circuit.
June 14th.
Jno. Browning to take the census in Franklin county, vice John McCreary, refused to serve.
June 20th.
Appointed Samuel Crawford a Justice of the Peace for Randolph county; Theodore V. H. Varick Brigade Inspector in the First Brigade, Illinois Militia.
June 29th.
Abraham Prickett, Captain, Jno. T. Lusk, Lieutenant, Jeph. Lanikin, En- sign in Seventh Regiment.
Charles Bilderback, Lieutenant, Adam Woolrick, Ensign, in the First Regiment.
July 1st. Saml. Walker, Ensign in the First Regiment.
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July 3d.
Ira Manville, sr., a Justice of the Peace for St. Clair county. The commission of David Anderson, as a Justice for Randolph county, re- turned, not accepted.
July 4th.
Jacob Stout, Captain, Nathan Fike, Captain, Wm. Philips, Lieutenant, Hen^y Herrins:, Lieutenant, Wm. Stout, Ensign, Henry Neely, Ensign, in Second Regiment.
July 20th.
Robert Palmer, Lieutenant and Andrew Brown, Ensign, in the Fourth Regiment. Rowland Allen, Justice of the Peace for Gallatin county.
August 1st.
The Governor returned to the Territory and resumed the duties of his office.
August 7th.
Appointed Thos. A. Wilson, James Watts, James Ray, Richard Eaton and John Cheek for Justices of the Peace for Crawford county.
Richard Elliott, Notary Public for Gallatin county, vice P. Redman, re- signed.
James Richardson, Justice of the Peace for White county, vice D. Hay, re- signed.
Wm. Gray, J ohn A. Wakefield and Francis Brown , Justices for Bond county.
Joseph Duncan, Jno. H. Morgan, Thos. Johnson, Walter Creepwell, Justices of the Peace for Madison county.
Hugh Craig, Justice of the Peace for Union county.
John Copeland, Thos. C. Paterson and Aaron Bur Brown, Justices of the Peace for Johnson county.
Resignation of Jacob Short as Major in the Second Regiment received and accepted.
Resignation of James Field as Lieutenant in the Fourth Regiment, re- ceived and accepted.
Asa Ross Lieutenant, vice Seth Hargrave, resigned. Rifle Company, Fifth Regiment.
James A. Richardson, Ensign in Rifle Company Fifth Regiment.
Isaac Gillham, Lieutenant, Jas. H. Gillham, Jno. Harris, Ensigns Seventh Regiment.
Isaac Judy, Lieutenant, Robert Reynolds, Ensign in the Seventh Regi- ment.
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August 9th.
Nicholas Edwards and Robert McGee, Justices for Warshinj^ton county.
Joseph Dillard, Justice of the Peace for Pope county.
Erasmus Wheeler, Justice of the Peace for Gallatin county.
James W. Davidson, Captain, Jos. Cavenah, Lieutenant, Henry Brewer, Ensign in the Second Regiment.
August 19th.
Peter Philips, Justice of the Peace for Franklin county. Daniel EUedge, Justice of the Peace for White county.
August 20th.
Antoine Z. Chenett, a Justice of the Peace for Randolph county, removed from office.
Maj. Jno. G. Damewood promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Fourth Regiment, Illinois Territory.
Appointed Bennett Hancock, Coroner, Jno. Russell, Justice of the Peace for Johnson county.
John Arckney, Alexander Clark and Lewis Wells, Justices of the Peace for Jackson county.
Nisbett Allen, Fitz Edwards Hutchmgs, Justices for Union county.
J. R. Shultz, Justice of the Peace for Franklin county.
September 2d. Absolom Bradshaw, Major in the First Regiment.
September 3d. Lazarus Webb, Justice of the Peace for Franklin county.
September 9th.
James D. Thomas, Lieutenant Colonel in the Tenth Regiment Illinois Militia, vice Andrew Bankson, resigned.
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FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY, NOVEMBER 25- DECEM-
BER 26, 1812
JOURNAL OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
At the General Assembly, begrun and held in the town of Kaskaskia, on Wednesday, the 25th day of November, in the year of oar Lord one thousand eight hundred and twelve.
On which day (beino: the day appointed by the Governor of this Territory (Illinois), for the meeting: of the General Assembly), the following members of the Legislative Council attended and took their seats:
To-wit: From the county of Gallatin, Benjamin Talbott: from the county of St. Clair, William Biggs; from the county of Madison, Samuel Judah; from the county of Randolph, Pierre Menard.
As the member from Johnson did not appear, the council adjourned until tomorrow morning, at ten of the clock.
Thursday, the 26th November, 1812.
_ The Council assembled according to adjournment and proceeded to the elec- tion of a President pro tem., and Mr. Biggs was truly elected and took the chair,
A message from the House of Representatives, [by] Mr. Greenup, their Clerk, informing [the Council] that they had appointed Mr. Wilson, of their House, on their part to procure stationery, etc., and then withdrew.
On motion. Resolved that Mr. Menard on the part of this House be ap- pointed to join Mr. Wilson of the House of Representatives to procure sta- tionery, etc.
Then the Council adjourned [until] three of the clock this afternoon.
The Council assembled, agreeable to adjournment.
On motion, Resolved that a committee be appointed jointly with a commit- tee to be appointed by the House of Representatives to wait on the Governor, to inform him that the General Assembly is now assembled and ready to re- ceive such communications as he may think proper to make, and that Mr. Talbott be of the committee on the part of the Council, and that this House do inform the House of Representatives thereof.
The Council then adjourned until tomorrow morning at ten' of the clock.
Friday, 27th November, 1812.
The Council met according to adjournment.
Thomas Ferguson, elected a member of the Legislative Council for Johnson county, produced his certificate of election, and took his seat.
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Mr. Talbott presented the petition of Thomas Todd, prayinsr to be heard by counsel, or otherwise, respectiniif a contested election with William Bi^gs, Esq., which was read.
A President pro tern, being necessary, Mr. Biggs declining, Mr. Menard was called to the chair.
On motion, Resolved, that the above petition be referred to a committee of the whole.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their clerk, returning certain papers and documents respecting the contested election above mentioned.
On motion. Resolved, that Messrs. Todd and Biggs appear themselves, and Dot by counsel.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, resolved that the last resolution shall be recon- sidered.
On motion. Resolved, that the laws relative to elections, passed by the Leg- islature of Indiana, on the 17th day of Sept., 1S07, and an act passed the IGth day of Sept., 1807, by the same Legislature, and laws of Congress, and acts of the Governor and judges of this territory, and proclamations of the Gov- ernor of this territorj', on the subject of elections be, and the same are hereby submitted to the Attorney General, and he is requested to report the same in writing to this House on Monday next
The business on which Mr. Biggs left the chair being gone through par- tially, he resumed the chair.
On motion, Resolved, that the Council go into an election of a Clerk to this House, and on casting up the votes, John Thomas was unanimously elected.
On motion. Resolved, that Messrs. Talbott and Ferguson be a committee to draw up rules and orders for the Legislative Council, and report the same tomorrow morning.
The Council then adjourned until tomorrow morning at ten of the clock. .
Saturday THE 28th November, 1812.
The Council met according to adjournment.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their clerk, accompanied by a resolution respecting a doorkeeper and his duty, request- ing the concurrence of this House.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their clerk, informing that they were organized and ready to proceed to business.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their clerk, informing the Council that they had appointed a committee, jointly with a committee to be appointed by this House, to wait on the Executive, inform- ing him that the Legislature are ready to receive such communications as he may think proper to make.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their clerk, informing this House that they had concurred in the amendment made to their resolution respecting the appointment and duties of the doorkeeper, and that they were ready to go into the election thereof. And on the election beinsr made Thomas Swearingan was duly elected.
The committee who waited on his Excellency returned, and Mr. Talbott, the member from this House, reported that himself, with Mr. Trammell, from the House of Representatives, had waited on his Excellency, the Gover- nor, and had for answer, that he would attend the Legislature in half an hour. Which he did, and delivered an address to both Houses, and read sev- eral letters addressed to Departnaents of the General Government, and other public functionaries, delivered in the room of the House of Representatives.
The Council then adjourned until [toj Monday morning next at ten of the clock.
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Monday Morning 30th November, 1812.
Council met according to adjournment.
A motion made and seconded, that the Attorney-General deliver to this House any communications he may have ready for them, and that the door- keeper inform him thereof.
The Attorney-General appeared and read his communication to this House,. and delivered in the same, which was laid on the Clerk's table.
A motion was made and seconded that the followin<r resolution be entered into that the communication of the Attorney General be referred to a com- mittee of the whole and made the order of the day for tomorrow.
A motion was made and seconded that the following resolution be entered into, to-wit: Resolved that the committee of the whole, charged with the investigation of the election of Mr. Biggs, and to whom was referreil the written opinion of the Attorney-General, are hereby empowered to send for all persons and papers that they may require, particularly the laws and res- olutions passed by the Governor and Judges of this Territory and the proc- lamations by which the late elections were made, and on some debate thereon the resolution was carried in the negative.
On which, a motion was made by Mr. Menard to_ reconsider the resolution^ on which the resolution was carried in the affirmative.
On balloting for a Chairman of the committee of the whole, Mr. Menard was duly elected to that place.
On motion of Mr. Menard, resolved that the above resolution pass as amended by striking out the whole thereof from the word "committee."
The Council then adjourned until ten of the clock tomorrow morning.
Tuesday First Day of December. 1S12.
The Council met according to adjournment.
On motion. Resolved that the Council go into a committee of the whole on the contested election, between Thomas Todd and William Biggs, Mr. Menard in the chair.
On motion. Resolved that the committee go into the room of the House of Representatives, which was done accordingly.
On motion. Resolved that the written opinion of Mr. Ferguson be con- sidered and adoDted.
Adjourned until ten of the clock tomorrow morning.
Wednesday 2d December, 1812.
Council met according to adjournment.
On motion. Resolved that the committee rise and report.
The President resumed the chair, and the committee reported that William Biggs is justly entitled to his seat in the Legislative Council of this Territory in the General Assembly now sitting. Which report the Council agreed to and ordered that their decision be spread on the Journals of this House.
The committee to whom was referred the draughting rules for this House reported the rules at full length, which being read were adopted by the House.
On motion, Resolved, that the Council go into the election of a President and on_ casting up the votes, Mr. Menard was dulj' elected and took the chair accordingly.
The House then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 of the clock.
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Thursday, the 3rd December, 1812.
The Council met according to adjournment.
On motion, Resolved, that Messrs. BifrLCs and Juday be a committee to bring in a resolution in favor [of] Major John Mordock's having four com- panies of Mounted Rangers on our frontiers for the term of one year.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their clerk, accompanied by joint rules for both Houses for the concurrence of this House.
On motion. Resolved, that this House do concur with the House of Repre- sentatives in the joint rules for the Government of both Houses.
On motion, Resolved, that the Clerk of this House do inform th(3 House of Representatives that this House do concur with them in their resolution for the Government of both Houses.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their clerk, accompanying a resolution in favor of Captain "SVilliam 0. Aliens, having the command of a garrison at Peoria, with their approbation thereof, requesting the concurrence of this House to the same.
On motion. Resolved, that the petition and resolution respecting Captain Allen be read a second time, which was done, and the resolution of the House of Representatives concurred in.
The committee to whom was referred the petition respecting Major Mor- dock's having the command of four Companies of Rangers, etc., reported the following resolution,
On which the Council went into a Committee of the whole on the state of the Territory, Mr. Biggs in the chair. The resolution and petition above mentioned being discussed, the committee rose and the President resumed the chair, and the committte reported that the House concur with the House of Representatives on the petition and resolution aforesaid. The Council agreed to the report of the committee without amendment.
Ordered that the Clerk do carry the same to the House of Representatives, which was done.
On motion, Resolved, that a committee of one member from this House be appointed as a joint committee, with one from the House of Representatives, to examine and compare the enrolled bills with the engrossed bills. Mr. Biggs was therefore appointed, and that the House of Representatives be in- formed thereof, which was done accordingly.
The Council then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 of the clock.
Friday, 4th December, 1812.
The Council met according to adjournment.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Greenup, their Clerk, returning the petition in favor of Major Mordock's having tour Com- panies of Rangers on our frontier in which they have concurred, and then he withdrew.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, Resolved, that a committee of two be appointed to enquire into the laws and system of general and circuit courts, and they to re- port by bill or otherwise, and that Messrs. Talbott and i'erguson be that committee.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved, that a committee be appointed with direction to draught an address to the President of the United States on the subject of our relations with our savage neighbors and report the same to this House on Monday next," and that Messrs. Talbott and Juday be that committee.
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Oq motion of ]\Ir. Brij^{2:s, "Resolved, that a committee of two members be appointed to enquire into the laws and system of the court of chanr-ery, and report thereon by bill or otherwise," and that Messrs. Bif,'gs and Ferj^uson be that committee.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Greenup, their clerk, whereby they have sent into this House for its concurrence, '*An act declaring what laws are in force in this Territory," and then he withdrew. Which was read a first time. On motion, resolved that the above named act be read a second time, now, which was done accordingly.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, Resolved that the above mentioned act be commit- ted to a Committee of the Whole, and made the order of the day for Monday next.
The Council then adjourned until tomorrow morning at ten of the clock.
Saturday, the 5th December, 1812.
The Council met according to adjournment.
On motion of Mr. Biggs ordered that the Clerk of this House carry to the House of Representatives the petition respecting Major Mordock's Rangers requesting the signature of their Speaker thereto.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their Clerk, informing the Council that they have appointed Mr. Wilson, on their part, as a joint committee with the committee from this House on enrolled Bills, and then he withdrew.
The joint committee of both Houses delivered the petition respecting Major Mordocks having four companies on our frontiers, was delivered in due form to his Excellency, the Governor.
The memorial [of J respecting Capt. Aliens having the command of a garri- son at Peoria was signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Legislative Council, and ordered to be presented to his Excellency, the Governor by the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills.
Mr. Biggs from the joint committee informed the Council that they had presented to his Excellency, the Governor, the petition respecting Ma^or Mor- dock's having four Companies of Rarigers, and the memorial respecting Capt. Aliens having the command of a garrison at Peoria.
The Council then adjourned until ten of the clock on Monday morning next.
Monday, the 7th Dece^lber, 1812.
The Council met according to adjournment.
Mr. Menard, the President being sick and unable to attend.
The Council appointed Mr. Biggs President pro tern.
Mr. Talbott from the committee on an address to the President of the United States, "On our relation with our savage neighbors" reported a draught thereof, which was read by the chairman of the committee and given 'in at the clerk's table where it was read again by the clerk a second time.
On motion of Mr. Talbott resolved that the address to the President of the United States respecting our relation with our savage neighbors be read now a third time, which was done accordingly.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, ordered that the aforesaid address to the Presi- dent of the United States do pass.
On motion of Mr. Talbott resolved that this House go into a Committee of the Whole on the "act declaring what laws are in force in this Territory." Mr. Ferguson in the chair.
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On motion of Mr. Talbolt the committee arose and the President resumed the chair. The committee reported progress and ask leave to sit again.
A messaj^e from the House of Kepresentatives by Mr. Greenup, their Clerk, whereby they have sent into this House a "Bill to repeal parts of cer- tain acts and for other purposes," passed in that House, and requiring]: the concurrence of this House thereto, and then he withdrew.
On the above bill being: read a first time. On motion resolved that it be read a second time tomorrow.
Then the Council adjourned until ten of the clock tomorrow morning.
Tuesday, 8th December, 1812.
The Council met according to adjournment.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, ordered that the Clerk carry the address to the President of the United States to the House of Representatives for their con- currence, which he did.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, Resolved, that the House go into a committee of the whole, on the Bill "Declaring what laws are in force." Mr. Talbott in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, Resolved, that the first section be amended by striking out thelwords, "and which can be applicable to this Territory," and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "That are of a general nature and not local to]Indiana Territory," in the sixth and seventh lines from the top of the said section. The committee rose, and the President resumed the chair. Then the committee reported that they had gone through the afore- said bill, with the amendment, which was agreed to by the House, and the Clerk was ordered to carry the said bill to the House of Representatives, in- forming tnem that this House have concurred in the Bill "Declaring what laws are in force," &c., as amended, requesting their concurrence to the amendment, which he did.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their Clerk, returning to this House the address to the President of the United States in which they have concurred, with a resolution that it be signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the legislative Council, and that the said-address be sent to the Governor, of this^Territory, with a request that he transmit the same to the President of the United States.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, Resolved, that this House do concur with the resolution of the House of Representatives on the address to the President of the United States, ordered that the Clerk carry the same to the House of Representatives, which he did.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Greenup, their Clerk, informing this House that they have concurred in the amendment to the Bill "Declaring what laws are in force," etc.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Greenup, their Clerk, whereby they have sent into this House a resolution in the following words: "Resolved, that the Legislative Council and House of Representa- tives do on this day jointly elect an Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk to both Houses during the balance of the present session," requesting the concur- rence of this House thereto.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, "Resolved, that this House do concur in the resolution, of the House of Representatives, respecting the election of an Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk to both Houses, during the balance of the present session."
On motion ordered that the Clerk do inform the House of Representatives that this House do concur with them in their resolution respecting an Enroll- ing and Engrossing Clerk.
The House then adjourned until tomorrow morning at ten of the clock.
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Wednesday the 9th December, 1812.
Council met according to adjournment.
On motion of Mr. Ferf::uson, "Resolved, that we now proceed to the election of an Engrosaine: and Enrolling Clerk for both Houses during the balianee of the present session, and that this resolution be sent to the House of Representatives for their concurrence, and that the Clerk do carrj' the same," which he did.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Greenup, their Clerk, informing this House that they have concurred in the resolution of electing an Engrossing Clerk and that thej' are now ready.
The Council returned into their Chamber after having, jointly with the House of Representatives, elected Mr. Humphreys their Engrossing Clerk.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, "Resolved that this House go into a committee of the whole, this day, on the Bill for repealing certain laws, and for other purposes." Mr. Juday in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, Resolved, that the Bill be amended by strik- ing out the following words: "Action on the case for trover and conversion, actions of trespass vi et armis^^ in the seventh, eighth, and a part of the ninth lines.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, Resolved, that the committee rise and report the Bill, as amended. On which the President resumed the chair, and the com- mittee reported the amendments.
On motion, "Shall this Bill as amended, pass?" Carried in the affirmative and ordered that the Clerk carry the same to the House of Representatives for their concurrence in the amendment, which he did.
On motion of ]Mr. Talbott, Resolved [that] the bill for regulating the ad- mission of attorneys be read by the Clerk, which was done the first time.
A bill vesting the judges of the general court with chancery powers in this Territory, was read a first time.
On motion, Resolved that this bill be read a second time tomorrow.
The Council then adjourned until tomorrow morning at ten of the clock.
Thursday, 10th December, 1812.
Council met according to adjournment.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, Resolved that the Council proceed to the sec- ond reading of the bill "vesting judges of the general court with chancery powers" agreeable to the resolution o^ yesterday, which was done accordingly.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, ordered that the above bill be committed to a committee of the Whole, and made the order of the day for tomorrow.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, Resolved that this House do go into a commit- tee of the whole on the bill to amend an act entitled "An act regulating the admission of attorneys and counsellers at law."
On motion of Mr. Biggs, Resolved that the committee rise and report the bill without amendments. The President resumed the chair, and the com- mittee reported accordingly.
On motion, Resolved that this House concur in the report of the committee, and that it pass^ and that the Clerk do inform the House of Representatives thereof, which he did.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their clerk, whereby that House have sent into this, the bill "to repeal certain acts" etc.. and that they have concurred in the amendment of this House, and then withdrew.
The Council then adjourned until ten of the clock tomorrow morning.
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Friday the 11th December, 1812.
The Council met according to adjournment.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, Resolved that this House go into a committee of the whole, on the bill "vesting the judges of the general court with chancery powers." Mr. Judah in the chair. Ordered that the bill be read, •which was done.
The committee rose, and the President resumed the chair.
The committee reported the bill as amended.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, Resolved that this House agree to the report of the committee of the whole.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, Resolved that this bill do pass as amended.
And then adjourned until ten of the clock tomorrow morning.
Saturday 12th December, 1812.
The Council met according to adjournment.
On motion, ordered that the Clerk do carry the bill "vesting the judges of the general court with chancery powers" to the House of Representatives, and ask their concurrence thereto.
The joint committee (for that purpose), reported that they have compared the enrolled with the engrossed bill, "to repeal parts of certain acts and for other purposes," and find it truly enrolled.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their clerk, whereby they have sent into this House a bill "for the relief of the Sheriff of Randolph [county]," for the concurrence of this House.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, ordered that the bill "for the relief of the Sheriff of Randolph county," be read the first time, which was done.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, Resolved that this bill be read a second time, now, which was done.
On motion of Mr. l*'erguson, ordered that this bill be committed to a com- mittee of the whole and be the order of the day for Monday next.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their clerk, whereby they have sent into this House a bill supplemental to an act entitled *'An act regulating the practice of the general courts anc courts of common pleas and for other purposes," for the concurrence of this House, and then he withdrew.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, ordered that this bill be read a first time, which was done.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, ordered that this bill be read a second time now, which was done.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, ordered that this bill be committed to a com- mittee of the whole and be made the order of the day of Monday next.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their Clerk, whereby they have sent into this House a bill "regulating the Court of Com- mon Pleas and fixing the times of holding terms in the several counties," re- questing the concurrence of this House thereto, and then he withdrew.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, ordered that this bill be read a first time, which was done.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, ordered that the above mentioned bill be read a second time on Monday next.
The Council then adjourned until ten of the clock on Monday morning next.
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Monday, the 14th Dp:cember, 181.;.
The Council met accordiDg to adjournment.
Mr. Menard (the President), attended and took his seat.
A messat^e fron:i the Governor inforrain<y this House that he had sent on the address to the President of the United States which orij<inated in this House.
The joint committee of Enrolled Bills reported they have presented to his Excellency, the Governor, "the act declaring what Jaws are in force."
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their Clrrk, wherein the Governor informs both Houses that agreeable [to thei to their joint recj^uest that he had transmitted their address to the President of the United States, one to the Honorable Shadrach Bond, our delegate in Con- gress, and the other to the President of the United States, that he has ap- proved and signed "The act declaring what laws are in force in this Terri- tory."
On motion of Mr. Biggs, Resolved, that this House go into a committee of the whole on the bill for the relief of the sheriff of Randolph county. Mr, Biggs in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Menard, Resolved, that this bill be amended by embrac- ing the sheriff and county of St. Clair, and taking in the county of St. Clair.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, for an amendment, carried in the negative.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved, that the House agree to the bill as amended, and that the Clerk carry the same to the House of Representatives and ask their concurrence to the amendment," which he did.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their Clerk, whereby they have sent into this House a bill for "Levying and collecting a tax on land," for the concurrence of this House.
On motion of Mr. Judah, "Resolved that the Clerk read this bill a first time," which was done.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their Clerk, wherein that House inform this House that they have concurred in the amend- ment of this House.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved, that this bill be read a second time on tomorrow."
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that this House concur in the amend- ment [of the] House of Representatives, on the bill for the relief of the sheriff of Randolph and St. Clair counties."
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that this House go into a committee of the whole on the bill supplemental to 'an act regulating the practice of the General Court and Courts of Common Pleas.' " Mr. Biggs in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Menard, "Resolved that the bill be amended by adding a second clause thereto and putting the added clause between the first and sec- ond sections."
On motion of Mr. Menard, "Resolved that the committee rise and report the bill as amended."
A message from the House of Representatives wherein they have sent into this House a bill for the relief of Benjamin Stevenson and for other purposes and also a bill to amend the several laws concerning the militia, and for the relief of Dunkards, Quakers, and other religious persons, etc.
The House haying gone through and concurred in an additional clause to be a second section, and that the Clerk do inform the House of Representa- tives that this House do concur in the Bill as amended and request their con- currence to the amendment, which was done.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this House read the Bill regu- lating the Court of Common Pleas and fixing the times of holding the Courts in the several counties, a second time," which was done.
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Oq motion of "Mr. Ferfifuson, "Resolved that this Bill he committed to a Committee of the Whole, and made the order of the day for tomorrow.''
A Bill for the relief of Benjamin Stevenson, &c., was read a first time, and then on motion of Mr. Ferj^uson, *'Kesolved that this Bill be read a second time now," which was done.
On motion of Mr. Bijrp:s, "Resolved that this Bill be committed to a Com- mittee of the Whole and made the order of the day for tomorrow."
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that the Bill to amend the several laws respectinsr the Militia, for the relief of religious people, &c., be read a first time," which was done.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, ordered that this Bill be read a second time to- morrow, [which was done.]
Council then adjourned until ten of the clock tomorrow morning.
Tuesday, the 15th December, 1812.
The Council met according to adjournment.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this House go into a Committee of the Whole on the Bill regulating the Court of Common Pleas and fixing the times of holding terms, &c." Mr. Ferguson in the chair.
On motion of ]Mr. Menard, "Resolved that the Committee rise and report progress." The President resumed the chair.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that the House concur in the amend- ment made in the Committee of the Whole," carried in the negative.
A message from the House of Representatives by [Mr. Greenup] their Clerk, whereby they sent into this House a Bill "concerning the General Court," and the Bill "Giving the Judges of the General Court, Chancery powers." requesting the concurrence of this House to the former and to the amendments in the other.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Ordered that the Bill for regulating the Courts of Common Pleas be read," which was done, also read a second time now.
On motion, "Resolved that this Bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole today." Mr. Biggs in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that the committee rise and report the Bill without amendment." On which the President resumed the chair.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that the House agree to the report [of] the committee, and that the Bill do pass, and that the Clerk carry the same to the House of Representatives requesting their concurrence thereto," which was done.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this House go into a Committee of the Whole on the Bill for the relief of Benjamin Stevenson, and for other purposes." Mr. Ferguson in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Menard, "Resolved that the Bill be amended by inserting the word "to" in the last line in the preanable, and the words "Territorial Treasury" in lieu of "Territory" in the Sth line of the first section, and the words, "forty-two dollars" instead of "$42" in figures, in the ninth line of said section.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that the whole of the second section to the word 'This,' be struck out."
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that this committee rise and report the Bill as amended." The President resumed the chair.
On motion, "Resolved that the Bill pass as amended, and that the Clerk in- form the House of Representatives thereof, and ask them to concur in the amendments."
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A messajre from the House of Representatives by their Clerk, accompanied by a bill supplemental to an act entitled, "An act repfulatin/? the practice of the General Court and Courts of Common Pleas, and for other purposes," with the amendments, in which they have concurred.
A Bill "vesting the Judges of the General Court with chancery powers."
And also the Bill "concerning the General Court," read a first time.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, the Bill "to amend the laws concerning the militia,
and for the relief of several religious denominations, etc.", be read a second
time, which was done.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, ordered that this Bill be committed to a committee of the whole and be made the order of the day for tomorrow.
A message from the House of Representatives by [Mr. Greenup], their Clerk, whereby they have sent into this House the Bifl for the relief of Benj. Stevenson, informing [this House] that they will not concur in the amend- ment of this House.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved, that the Bill for le^-ying a tax on land be read a second time now," which was done.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, ordered that this Bill be committed to a committee ot the whole and made the order of the day for tomorrow.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, Resolved that this House insist on the amendment they have made to the Bill for the relief of Benj. Stevenson, etc., and that the Clerk inform the House of Representatives thereof, which he did.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their Clerk, informing this House that they still refuse to concur in the amendment of this House on the Bill for the relief of Benj. Stevenson.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that this House appoint one member as a (committee of Conference with the House of Representatives on the above bill, and that Mr. Ferguson be of that committee, and that the Clerk do inform the House of Representatives thereof."
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, Resolved, that this House concur in the amend- ment of the House of Representatives in the Bill "vesting the Judges of the General Court with chancery powers."
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Clerk, informing this House that they wished to reconsider the act (enrolled) to repeal certain acts, etc., on tomorrow.
Then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Wednesday, the 16th December, 1812.
The Council met according to adjournment.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved, that this House go into a committee of the whole on the Bill "concerning the militia and the relief of certain de- nominations of religious people." Mr. Ferguson in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Menard, "Resolved that the committee rise and report," on which the President resumed the chair, and the committee reported the Bill without amendment.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that the House do not concur in this Bill, and that the Clerk do inform the House of Representatives thereof."
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this House go into a committee of the whole on the Bill for levying and collecting a tax on land." Mr. Fer- guson in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that the second section of said Bill be amended by striking out the words, 'or confirmation,' and insert the words *and confirmed,' in lieu thereof, in the third line of said section."
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On motion of Mr. Biprgs, "Resolved, that the tenth section be struck out, and the vote be taken by yeas and nays."
Yeas — Messrs. Biggs and Judy (2).
Nays— Messrs. Ferguson, Menard and Talbott (3), therefore the motion lost.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, ''Resolved that the committee rise and report progress, and ask leave to sit again." The President resumed the chair.
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Clerk, informing [the Council] that, that House have passed a bill "regulating elections;" also a Bill "concerning proceeding in civil cases," also a Bill "concerning frauds," to which they request the Council's concurrence. They have also concurred in the Bill from the Council regulating the Courts of Common Pleas," and they have agreed to the amendment of the Council, to the amend- ment of the House of Representatives, to the Bill "concerning the Court of Chancery."
Then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
The Council met according to adjournment, on
ThuRvSday the 17th December, 1812. .
A bill passed in the House of Representatives "concerning frauds" was this day read.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, Resolved that this bill be read a second time to- morrow.
A bill "concerning proceedings in civil cases was read.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, "Resolved that this bill be read a second time now." Which was done, and on motion of Mr. Ferguson, ordered that this bill be read a second time on tomorrow.
A bill passed in the House of Representatives "regulating elections" was read.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, ordered that this bill be read a second time now, which was done.
On motion of Mr. Judy, ordered that this bill be committed to a committee of the whole, and be made the order of the day for tomorrow.
Mr. Talbott presented the petition of William Rabb.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this petition be referred to a select committee of two, and that Messrs. Judy and Talbott be that com- mittee, and that they report on the same tomorrow."
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that this House go into a committee of the whole on the bill for 'levying and collecting a tax on land.' " Mr. Fer- guson in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that the committee rise and report." On which motion the President resumed the chair.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that this House do concur in the bill as amended."
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that the bill be read a third time on its passage."
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "[Resolved] that the sixth section be struck out," carried in the negative.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "[Resolved] that the ninth section of this bill be amended by adding the following clause to the same, 'And provided also, that if the owner of any tract or tracts of laud shall be in arrears he or any person for him shall on the day on which the said land shall be advertised for
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sale, as above mentioned, tender and deliver to the stieriff to be sold, on that day by him at the place of sale as above mentioned, goods and chattels surii- cient to make the said tax and costs so in arrear, then the sheriff shall not sell the said lands or any part thereof, but shall make and levy the said tax on the goods and chattels, rendering the overplus, if any, to the owner of such land or such person for him,' " carried in the affirmative.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that this House concur in the second amendment to the above bill.
Ou motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this bill be concurred in as amended, and ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives to the amendments of this House thereto."
A message from the House of Representatives, by their clerk, informing [the CouncilJ that they passed "an act to amend an act entitled, 'an act con- cerning grist mills and millers,' -' and they also send into this House an en- rolled act, supplemental to an act entitled, "an act regulating the practice in the general court and courts of common pleas, etc.," which their Speaker has signed, and request the concurrence of the Council to the first mentioned act.
Then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Friday the 18th December, 1812.
The Clerk carried the bill for levying and collecting a tax on land, as amended, to the House of Representatives requesting them to concur in the amendments.
Ordered that the bill from the House of Representatives, to wit: "An act to amend an act entitled, 'an act to regulate grist mills and millers, etc.," be read a second time now.
On motion of Mr. Judy, ordered that this bill be committed to a committee of the whole, and be made the order of the day for tomorrow.
A message from the House of Representatives, by their clerk, informing this House that they have concurred in the amendment of this House to the bill "for levying and collecting a tax on land."
Mr. Biggs, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, informed this House that they had presented to the Governor the Enrolled Bills, viz.: ' "An act supplemental to an act entitled, 'An act regulating the courts of common pleas and for other purposes' ", and also "An act for the relief of the sheriff of Randolph and St. Clair counties,"
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Clerk, whereby they have sent into this House, a memorial and two resolutions to be sent to our Delegate in Congress, requesting their [our] concurrence thereto, which was read a first time,
On motion. Resolved, that that this memorial and resolutions be read a second time, which was done.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, Resolved, that this memorial, etc.. be committed to a Committee of the whole on the state of the Territory and be the order of the day for tomorrow.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved, that this House now go into a com- mittee of the whole on the Bill 'concerning the general court' ", Mr. Judy in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, Resolved, that the following be the fifth clause of this Bill, to-wit: "Be it further enacted that hereafter there shall be no appeal or writ of error on any proceedings in future, of either to the general court from any court in this Territory upon any matter of fact, but m future said general court shall take cognizance of errors of law only, by writ of error, or appeal, neither of which shall issue in any case whatever 'till after final judgment which said court may give upon an appeal from the judgment of a justice of the peace, but all appeals from the judgment of such justice shall be final in said court of common pleas."
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On motion of Mr. Menard, "Resolved that the committee rise and report progress, and ask leave to sit ag:ain," on which the President resumed the chair.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, the bill "concerninff frauds" was read a second time, and by motion, "Resolved, that this bill be committed to a committee of the whole and be the order of the day for tomorrow."
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Clerk, whereby they inform this House that the Governor has approved and signed, "An act for the relief of the sheriffs of Randolph and St. Clair counties." And also that the committee of conference appointed by the Le^^islative Council and House of Representatives, on the amendment by the Leorislative Council to the bill entitled, "An act for the relief of Benjamin Stevenson and for other purposes," report, "that it is deemed expedient by said committee that the amendment proposed by the Leorislative Council to the said bill should be concurred in by the House of Representatives, by an amendment by striking out the words, "and for other purposes," in the title of the bill." The Council agreed to the amendment of the committee of conference, and that the Clerk do inform the House of Representatives thereof.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that the Council go into a committee of the whole on the bill concerning civil cases," Mr, Talbott in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Menard the bill was concurred in. The president resumed the chair, and the house concurred and agreed to the report of the committee on the said bill and that the Clerk do inform the House of Representatives thereof, which he did.
Mr. Talbott, from the committee on the petition of William Rabb, repo [ed] that in their opinion the prayer of said petition onght to be granted.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, ordered that the further consideration of this petition and report be referred until tomorrow, and be the order of the day.
Mr. Biggs, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills, reported that they had examined the enrolled bills, "vesting the judges of the general court with chancery powers," and the act "regulating the courts of common pleas and fixing the times of holding terms" etc., and find them truly enrolled, and they were signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Presi- dent of the Legislative Council.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved, that the House go into a committee of the whole on the bill regulating elections."
On motion of Mr. Biggs,, "Resolved, that the committee rise and report the bill without amendment," on which the President resumed the chair.
In a message from the House of Representatives they have sent into this house the "act concerning civil cases" signed by their Speaker, and was signed by the President.
Council then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Saturday the 19th, December, 1812.
The Council met according to adjournment.
Mr. Biggs, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills, informed this House that the committee have presented to his Excellency the Governor, the following acts, to-wit; _ "An act regulating the courts of common pleas, and fixing the times of holding terms in the several counties," and also "an act vesting the judges of the general court with chancery powers," and also, "an act^con- cerning proceedings in civil cases," requesting his approbation thereto.
On motion Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this House go into a committee of the whole, on the bill concerning the general court," Mr. Judy in the chair.
^ On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that the word 'three' in the third line of the second section be struck out and insert the word 'two' in lieu thereof,"
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On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that the words, 'the fourth Mondays of April, Aiipfust and December,' in the fourth and fifth lines in the second section be scruck out and the wordc, 'on the first Mondays in ^lay and Au- gust and inserted November,' and that the word 'oriprinaP be added between the words 'take' and 'jurisdiction' in the third line of the third section/'
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that the following be the seventh section of this act, to-wit : 'Be it further enacted, by the authority aforesaid, that so much of the law of the Indiana Territory establishing circuit courts, be and the same is hereby repealed."
On motion, Resolved that the committee rise and report the bill as amended. On which the President resumed the chair, and the committee reported the bill as amended.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this House do concur in the bill *concerning the general court,' with the amendments, and that the Clerk of this House do inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence to the amendments qf this House."
_ A message from the Governor, by Mr. Maxwell, informing this House that Ke has approved and signed an act entitled, 'An act vesting the Judges of the general court with chancery powers,' and also an act entitled, 'An act regulating the courts of common pleas and fixing the times of holding terms in the several counties, etc' "
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Clerk, informing this House that the Governor has approved and signed an act entitled, "An act concerning proceedings in civil cases."
Ordered that the bill regulating elections be postponed.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that the bill fixing the places of hold- ing courts in the several counties be read," which was done.
Ordered that this bill be read a second time now, which was done.
On motion of Mr. Biggs ordered that this bill be committeed to a commit- tee of the whole and be made the order of the day for Monday next.
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Clerk, informing this House that they have concurred in the amendments of this House in the bill concerning the general courts, and then withdrew.
The Council then adjourned until Monday morning, next.
Monday the 21st, December, 1812. - .
The Council met according to adjournment.
On motion of Mr. Judy, "Resolved [that] this House go into a committee of the whole on the petition of William Rabb and the report of the select committee thereon." Mr. Biggs in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Menard, "Resolved that this petition, etc., be postponed until there be a full house," on which the President resumed the chair.
On motion, "Resolved that this House go into the consideration of the Bill regulating Elections."
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that the fourth section of this Bill be struck out."
A message from the Governor, by Mr. Maxwell, whereby he sends into this House a Bill entitled, "An act supplemental to an act entitled an act regu- lating the practice of the General Court and of the Courts of Common Pleas," with his objections to the same, which originated in the House of Represen- tatives.
A message from the House of Representatives by their Clerk accompanied by a letter from Governor Shelby, of Kentucky, to Governor Edwards of this Territory, which was read.
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A messapre from the House of Representatives by their Clerk accompanied by a Kesolution of both Houses respectin^^ the printing? the laws and appoint- ment of a joint Committee for that purpose.
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Clerk, accompanied by the petition of Peprsry Wri^^ht, and their resolution on the same askin^^ the concurrence of this House thereto. Also a resolution requestins^ a copy of the petition of this Lej^islature to the President of the United States, en our relations with our savage neighbors, be transmitted to our I)elej?ate in Con- gress, with a request to him to use his best exertions to promote the objects of said petition with Conp^ress and with the President, 6cc.
A messagre from the Governor, by Mr. Maxwell, accompanied by the fol- lowing communication:
"Last night I received a letter from the Secretary of War in which he states that Lieutenant Whitlock, the district paymaster, has funds and in- structions to pay the Rangers and Militia, this letter is in answer to one I had written on the subject and I now communicate it to you for the informa- tion of you and your constituents."
On motion of Mr. Biggs, resolved that the Bill "Regulating Elections"' be amended by adding a fourth section thereto, in the following words: "When any writ for an occasional election shall be issued by the Governor in case of the death or removal from office, of any Representative or member of the Legislative Council or Delegate to Congress, the same shall be directed to the sheriff of such county, respectively, for which such Representative or mem- ber of the Legislative Council or Delegate to Congress who is dead or re- moved from office, shall have been elected, and the sheriff receiving the writ shall forthwith give due and public notice, throughout the County, ten days before holding such elections, and the same shall be holden within twenry days after the writ of election is received by the sheriff and conducted in like manner as aforesaid."
On motion ©f Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that the Bill" regulating elections "be amended by placing the third section to De the second, and the amendment to the said Bill the third section, and the now second section to be the fourth and last section, and that the Clerk inform the House of Representatives that this House have concurred in this Bill as amended, asking their concurrence to the amendments."
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Clerk, accompanied by the "act supplemental to an act entitled 'an act regulating the practice of the General Court and the Courts of Common Pleas &c.'" On which said act they have resolved to strike out the second section thereof and ask the concurrence of this House.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this House do not concur in the resolution of the House of Representatives in striking out the second section of said act."
On motion of Mr. Biggs "Resolved that this House go into a Committee of the Whole on the Bill regulating grist mills and millers, &c." Mr. Biggs in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Menard, "Resolved that the Committee rise and report the Bill without amendment," the President resumed the chair, and the committee reported the Bill without amendment.
On motion of Mr. Biggs," "resolved that this House do concur with the House of Representatives in the same."
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that this House go into a Committee of the Whole on the petition of William Rabb, and the report of the select Committee thereon." Mr. Biggs in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Menard, "Resolved that the petition, and resolution thereon, |be postponed," and the council concurred in the report of the committee.
The council adjourned until to-morrow morning at nine of the clock.
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Tuesday the 22d Decmber, 1812.
The council met according: to adjournment.
On motion of Mr. Talbott. "Resolved that this House do concur with the House of Representatives in the memorial to our Delegate .'n Congress and that the clerk inform them thereof."
This House do concur with the House of Representatives, inserting the word "certiorari" in the act "concerning general court."
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this House go into a committee of the whole on the bill concerning frauds." Mr. Ferguson in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that the committee rise and report the bill without the amendment." The president resumed the chair.
Mr. Biggs moved that this House do not concur in the bill, carried in the negative.
Mr. Biggs, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills reported that they had examined the following bills, viz: "An act for the relief of Benjamin Stev- enson," also "An act concerning the general court and courts of common pleas," and also "An act for levying and collecting a tax on land," and find them truly enrolled.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, on the bill concerning frauds, "Resolved that the fifth section of said bill be struck out."
^ A message from the House of Representatives by their clerk, wherein they inform this House that they have concurred in the amendment in the seventh section of the bill, "for levying and collecting a tax on land" by striking out the words, "suffer the pains and penalties of perjury and."
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that the third section of the bill "con- cerning frauds" be struck out, carried in the negative.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that the words to the best of their knowledge, be added in the eleventh line of the third section of said act."
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this House concur in the amend- ments in the bill, and that the clerk inform the House of Representatives, informing them that this House have concurred in this bill, as amended, and ask their concurrence in the amendments."
Ordered that the petition of Peggy Wright be read, which was done, and on motion, "Resolved that this House concur in the resolution of the House of Representatives on the petition of Peggy Wright and that the clerk inform that House thereof."
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that this House concur with the House of Representatives in their resolution respecting the printing [of] the laws and that the clerk do inform them thereof."
A message from the House of Representatives by their clerk, informing this House that they have concurred m the amendment to in the act "con- cerning the general court."
On motion, "Resolved that Mr. Biggs be a committee on the part of this House for printing the laws."
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, "Resolved that this House- now go into a com- mittee of the whole on the bill for fixing the places of holding the courts in the several counties," Mr. Talbott in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, "Resolved that the following be an amend- ment to the third section of this bill at the twenty-eighth line, "Except John- son, which said commissioners shall be bound to find the center of said county, as near as possible, and not extend more than three miles from the center for situation," and between the words "place" and "which."
A message from the House of Representatives by their clerk, informing this House that they have concurred in the amendment of this House on the bill "regulating elections."
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On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that the third section of the bill "fixing the places of holding courts in the soveral counties," be amended by insert- ing the words, "and for the County of St. Clair as near the center as may be convenient to the population of the inhabitants thereof," and to follow the amendment of Mr. Ferguson."
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, "Resolved, that the Committee rise and report the bill as amended." On which the president resumed the chair.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved, that this House concur in the amend- ments made in the Committee of the Whole, and that this House, concur, with the House of Representatives, in said bill and that the clerk inform them thereof, and ask their concurrence in the amendments."
A bill "supplemental to an act entitled 'An act regulating the practice in the General Court and Courts of Common Pleas, ect.' " was read a first and second time.
On motion of Mr. Judy, "Resolved, that this bill be committed to a Com- mittee of the Whole, and be the order of the day for tomorrow."
The Council then adjourned untill nine of the clock tomorrow morning.
Wednesday, the 23d December, 1812.
Council met according to adjournment.
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Clerk, informing this House that they have concurred in the bill "concerning frauds."
^ That they have passed a law to amend "An act entitled "An act to estab- lish and regulate ferries,' " requesting the concurrence of this House thereto.
And that they have concurred in the bill "To fix the places of holding courts in the_ several counties," as amended in this house, and ask the con- currence of this House to an amendment made by that House, and also that they have passed a law "concerning jurors" to which they ask the concur- rence of this House.
Mr. Biggs, from the joint Committee on Printing the Laws, say the Gov- ernor informed them that it will give him pleasure to serve the Council and the Territory in any manner in his power, that he will if possible execute their wishes in relation to the subject of the resolution of the Legislature, if possible, provided nothing more eligible occurs to your body.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, "Resolved, that this House do not concur in the amendment made by the House of Representatives in the bill 'For fixing the places for holding courts in the several counties, etc.,' and that [the] Clerk inform them thereof."
A bill "concerning jurors" was read a first and second time.
On motion, "Resolved, that this bill be read a third time now," which was done, concurred in by the House. Ordered, that the Clerk inform the House
of Representatives thereof.
Ordered, that the bill "concerning ferries" be read the first time, which was done; ordered to be read a second time now, which was also done.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved, that this bill be amended by inserting the following clause thereto, to be placed between the word 'ferry' and the word 'and' in the fourth line from the bottom of the last clause of said bill, and is as follows: 'Provided, nevertheless, that nothing in this act shall be so construed as to prevent the heirs of James l^iggot from re-establishing the ancient ferry opposite the town of St. Louis, on the Mississippi.' "
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved, that this House concur in this bill, as amended, on the third reading and that the Clerk inform the House of Rep- resentatives thereof, and ask their concurrence to the amendment [at] the bottom of the last clause of said act, and is as follows: 'Provided, neverthe-
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less, that nothing? in this act shall be so construed as to prevent the heirs of James Pig^ot from reestabiishini^ the ancient ferry opposite the town of St. Louis, on the Mississippi, etc' '
On motion of Mr. Biprp^s, "Resolved, that this House concur in this bill as amended, on the third reading, and that the Clerk do inforui the House of Representatives thereof, and ask them to concur in the amendment of this House."
A messa«?e from the House of Representatives by their Clerk, informing [this House] that they had concurred in the amendment to the bill "respect- ing ferries, etc."
Also a bill "for fixing the places of holding courts in the several counties," to which they have receded from their amendment thereto and concurred in the amendment of this House.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "[Resolved] that this House now go into a com- mittee of the whole on the Bill, 'supplemental to an act entitled, 'An act reg- ulating the practice of the general court and courts of common pleas, etc' '^ Mr. Judy in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that the committee rise and report the bill without amendment." On which the President resumed the chair, and the committee reported accordingly.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that the House agree to the Bill as re- ported by the committee of the whole, and that the Clerk inform the House of Representatives that this House do not concur in their amendment to the *act regulating the practice of the general court and courts of- common pleas.' "
"That this house have passed an act somewhat similar and ask their con- currence thereto."
Ordered that the memorial of the Legislative Council and House of Repre- sentatives of this Territory be read a first time, and it was also read a second time.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that this memorial be committed to a committee of the whole and made the order of the day for tomorrow."
A message from the House of Representives, by their Clerk, accompanied by a bill, "authorizing the appointment of county commissioners, etc." which passed their House and asking the concurrence of this House thereto.
Read a bill for the appointment of county commissioners, etc., the first time. Ordered that this bill be read a second time, which was done.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this bill be committed to a com- mittee of the whole and made the order of the day for tomorrow."
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Clerk, accompanied by a bill "making appropriations of moneys for the ensuing year," passed in their House and asking the concurrence of this House thereto.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved that this bill be read a first time,'* which was done, and also a second time now, also done.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, Ordered that this bill be committed to a commit- tee of the whole and made the order of the day for tomorrow.
Council then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Thursday the 24th, December, 1812.
Council met agreeable to adjournment.
A message from the House of Representatives, ^by their Clerk, whereby they have sent to this House an act "concerning fines and forfeitures, etc.,'* to which they ask the concurrence of this House.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, "Resolved that this bill be read a first time now," which was done, as also a second time.
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On motion, ^'Resolved that this bill be read a third time now," which was done.
On motion, "Resolved that this House concur in thi.s bill, and [that] the Clerk inform the Hou^e of Representatives thereof."
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this House^ fro into a commirtee of the whole on the memorial to the Congress of the United States." Mr. Judy in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Menard, "Resolved that the memorial be rejected, and the President resumed the chair.
On motion of ]\Ir. Talbott, "Resolved that this House now go into a committee of the whole on the bill for 'the appointment of county commissioners, etc.,' " Mr: Judy in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson to strike out the words, "as if they had been listed in such county," that the last line (on motion) of the last section be amended by inserting, ''in the Clerk's office of," and the seventh section be amended by adding the words, "and the person holding such bond for con- veyance shall pay said tax,"
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Clerk, accompanied by an act "concerning seals to process," to which they ask the concurrence of this House.
On the farther discussion of the bill "appointing county commissioners," on I motion, "Resolved that the committee rise and report the bill as amended," ! on which the President resumed the chair, and the House concurred in the I amendment of the committee, that the ('lerk inform the House of Represen- I tatives that this House have concurred in this bill as amended, and ask them j to concur in the amendments.
j A message from the House of Representatives, by their clerk, accompanied
I by a memorial and resolution to our delegate in Congress, for the concurrence i of this House; ordered that it be read now a first time.
I A message from the House of Representatives, by their clerk, accompanied
[ by an act, "supplemental to an act entitled 'An act regulating the practice of the general court and courts of common pleas,' " in which they have con-
I curred.
j _ Also, "An act to repeal an act entitled, 'an act to prevent unlawful gam- ing,' " and also "for the removal and safe keeping of the ancient records and
I papers in this Territory," requesting the concurrence of this House to the two last mentioned acts.
On naotion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this House do concur in the memorial to Congress, etc., with the House of Representatives, and that the clerk do inform them thereof."
Oil motion, "Resolved that the bill to repeal *an act to prevent unlawful gaming,' and also the bill 'for the removal of the ancient records, etc.,' be read a first time," which was done, and by order read a second time, which was [severally] done.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this House concur in the above bills and that the clerk inform the House of Representatives thereof."
A message from the House of Representatives, by their clerk, informing this House that they have concurred in the bill "for the appointment of county commissioners, etc."
On motion, "Resolved that this House now go into a com.mittee of the whole on the bill "appropriating money, etc." Mr. Judy in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved [that] the sum of "two dollars per day" be inserted instead of "three dollars" in the third section and fifth line, and also that where it says, "three dollars for twenty miles riding," insert "two dollars" in the eighth line of said section, and amend the fourth section and fifth line by striking out "four dollars," and insert "three dollars," and also strike out "three dollars" and insert ''two dollars per day."
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On motion of Mr. Menard, "Resolved that the committee rise and report the bill as amended." On which the President resumed the chair, and the committee reported the bill as amended. "Resolved that the House concur in the bill as amended, and that the clerk do inform the House of Representa- tives thereof, and ask their concurrence to the amendments of this House."
Read the bill "concerning seals to process;" ordered that this bill be read a third time.
Ordered that the clerk do inform the House of Representatives that this House have concurred in this bill.
Mr. Bio:o:s, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills, report that they have ex- amined and compared the followins: acts and find them truly enrolled, towit: "A bill for fixini^ the places of holding courts in the several counties," and also the bill "to regulate grist mills and millers, etc.," and also a bill "con- cerning jurors," also another bill "concerning frauds, etc."
A message from the House of Representatives, by their clerk, informing [this House] that they have concurred in the amendments of this House in the bill "for the appropriations of money."
A message from the House of Representatives, by their clerk, accompanied by "an act for printing the laws," passed in their House; also "An act sup-
elemental to the several militia laws." and pray the concurrence of this louse to those bills.
Resolved that the bills "regulating the fees and salary of the Attorney General" be read a first time, which was done, and also a second time, which was done.
On motion, "Resolved that this bill be committed to a committee of the the whole and made the order of the day for tomorrow."
Mr. Ferguson asked leave to bring in a bill "authorizing the courts to draw on the Territorial treasury," and which was introduced and read.
Council then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Friday the 25th December, 1812.
Council met according to adjournment.
Mr. Biggs from the Committee of Enrolled Bills report that they have presented to the Governor the following bills, to-wit: "An act to fixing the places of holding Courts," also "An act to amend an act entitled, 'An act regulating Grist Mills and Millers etc.,' " "An act concerning Jurors," and also, "An act concerning frauds," and by information from the House of Representatives that the Governor has signed the same. On motion, "Re- solved that the bill "authorizing^ the several courts of the counties of this Territory to draw on the Territorial Treasury for the services and expenses therein mentioned, etc.," be read a second time now." •
On motion, "Resolved that this House go into a committee of the whole on this bill now," Mr. Judy in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, "[Resolved] thatthe committee rise," on which the president resumed the chair.
A message from the House of R. [Representatives] by their clerk whereby they have sent into this House for their concurrence a bill "fixing the sala- ries of certain public officers for one year."
On the bill "respecting the Attorney General," Mr. Biggs moved to with- draw this bill, granted, by reason of a bill from House of Representatives embracing the points in said bill.
On the bill "authorizing the courts to courts to draw on the Territorial Treasury" the committee report the bill without amendment, on passing the bill, on motion "Resolved that this House concur with the House of Rep- resentatives in this bill," on passing this bill ordered that rote be taken by yeas and nays.
Ayes — Messrs. Ferguson and Talbott. {2.)
Nays— Messrs. Biggs, Judy and Menard. (3.) Lost.
i Ordered that the bill "supplemental to the militia laws be read a first
I time," which was done, ordered to be read a second time now, which was
f also done. Then read the bill for printing: the laws of this Territory a first
5 time, ordered that this bill be read a second time now, which was also done.
j Ordered that the bill "supplemental to the militia law" be read now a third
I time.
On motion, "Resolved that this House concur in the said bill and that the -clerk inform the House of Representatives thereof."
On motion, "Resolved that this House do concur with the House of Rep- i resentatives in the bill, 'authorizing the Governor to have the lav/s printed, €tc.,' and that the clerk inform them thereof."
On motion, "Resolved that and [An] act fixing the salaries of several officers be read a first time,' " which was done.
Ordered that this bill be read a second time now, which was also done. Ordered that this bill be read in a committee of the whole to-day.
Mr. Biggs, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills, reported that they have €xamined and compared the following acts, viz: "An act authorizing the ap- pointment of county commissioners, etc.," also "An act regulating elections," and a resolution "concerning the sales of the public lands" and find them truly enrolled. On farther consideration in committee of the whole, of the bill "fixing the salaries of several ofiicers, etc." Mr. Judy in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that the committee rise and report the bill without amendment."
On which the president resumed the chair, and the committee reported.
On motion, "Resolved that this House do concur in this bill, and that the <}lerk inform the House of Representatives thereof."
A message from the House of Representatives, by their clerk, accompa- nied by a resolution in the following words, to-wit: "Resolved that a joint committee be appointed by the Legislative Council and House of Representa- tives, to wait on the Governor and inform him that the Legislature have finished all the business before them, and, if consistent with his views, that they are desirous to adjourn their present session until the second Monday in November, next._ And that if he shall have any further communications to make to the Legislature at the present session that he would be pleased to make the same as early as possible."
Mr. Biggs from the Committee of Enrolled Bills reported that they had presented to his Excellency the Governor, "An act regulating elections" also, "An act for the appointment of county commissioners, etc."
Said Committee have examined and compared the engrossed bills with the enrolled, to-wit: "An act concerning the General Court, etc.," "An act sup- plemental to an act entitled, 'An act regulating the practice of the General Court and Courts of Common Pleas, etc.,' " "An act concerning fines and forfeitures," "An act for the removal and safe keeping of Ihe ancient records, etc.," "An act amending an act entitled 'An act to prevent unlawful gaming.' " All which they find truly enrolled.
The Council then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Saturday, the 26th December, 1812.
Council met according to adjournment.
Mr. Biggs, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills, report that they had pre- sented to his Excellency the Governor for his approbation and signature the following acts, viz: "An act supplemental to the several laws concerning the Militia;" *'An act fixing the salaries to the several ofiicers for one year;" "An act concerning the General Court;" "An act supplemental to *Au act regulating the practice ot the General Court and Courts of Cumnjou Pleas, etc.;' " "An act concerning fines and forfeitures:'' "An act for the removal
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and safe keepinc? of the ancient records and papers, etc. ;" "An act ta amend an act entitled, 'An act to establish and regulate ferries, etc.;' '' ''An act to repeal an act entitled, 'An act to prevent unlawful gamine?.' "
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, ordered that a bill "to repeal part of 'An act regulating the fees of several officers, etc' " be read a tirst time now, and also the bill "supplemental to 'An act fixing the places of holding courts, etc.,' " be read a first time now, which was severally done. Ordered that they be severally read a second time now, also done.
. Ordered that the above bills be engrossed and read a third time and pass, and that the Clerk inform the House of Kepresentatives thereof.
Mr. Biggs, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills, report that thf-y have examined "the act for printing the laws, etc.," and that the same is truly enrolled.
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Clerk, informing this House that they have concurred in the bill "supplemental to 'an act fix- ing the places for holding courts in the several counties.' "
And that they do not concur in the bill "to repeal part of an act entitled,. *an act regulating the fees of the several officers, etc' "
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Clerk, informing this House that thej^have passed a law "to amend the Militia laws of this Territory."
Mr. Biggs, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills, report that they have ex- amined "the act supplemental to 'an act to fix the places of holding courts in the several counties, etc.,' " and find the same truly enrolled.
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Clerk, informing this House that they had passed "An act concerning Clerk's fees in the Court of Chancery, etc.," and ask the concurrence of this House thereto.
Also that they have received official information that the Governor has ap- proved and signed: "An act entitled an act to establish and regulate ferries^ etc.;" "An act supplemental to the several laws concerning the Militia; " **An act regulating the General Court and Courts of Common Pleas;" also, "An act for the removal and safe keeping [of] the ancient records and pub- lic papers of this Territory;" also, "An act concerning the General Court;" also, "An act concerning fines and forfeitures," and "An act to prevent un- lawful gaming."
On motion, resolved that the bill "to amend the Militia law" be read a first time; also. "An act concerning the Clerk's fees in the Court of Chancery; severally done, and also a second time.
On the third reading, "Resolved that this House agree with the House of Representatives in these bills, and that the Clerk inform them thereof."
A message from the House of Representatives, by their Cleik, whereby the [they] send to this House "An act supplemental to 'an act concerning the General Court,' " passed in their House, and ask the concurrence of this House thereto-
On motion resolved that the last mentioned act be read a first time, which ■was done, and also a second time. On the third reading, "Resolved, that this House do concur with the House of Representatives in this bill, and that the Clerk inform them thereof."
Mr. Bigofs, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills, report that they have ex- amined "An act to amend the Militia laws," and "An act concerning the Clerk's fees in the Court of Chancery," and find them truly enrolled.
The House of Representatives, by their Clerk, informed this House that their Speaker had signed the "Acts to amend the Militia laws." and 'the act concerning the Clerk's fees in the Court of Chancery," which acts were signed by the President of the Council.
Mr. Biggs, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills, report that they have presented to the Governor, for his approbation and signature, the following acts, viz: "An act to amend the Militia laws;" "An act making appropria-
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I tions for the ensuinET year, etc.;" "An act for printinp: the laws, etc.;" "Ad
\ act supplemental to an act entitled 'an act to fix the places for holdin^f courts
! in the several counties, etc.;' " "An act supplemental to 'an act coneerninff
j the General Court;' " "An act concerninj^ the Clerk's fees in the Court of
j Chancery;" "An act fixing the salaries of several public officers for one
j year."
By messae^e from the House of Representatives this House are informed I that the Governor has approved and sif^ned the above acts, I The Governor, in the hall of the House of Representatives, proroorued the
{ Legislature untill the second Monday in November next, in the following i words, to- wit;
"Gentlemen of the Legislative Council, and House of Representatives: By virtue of the powers vested in the Governor of this Territory, I do now prorogue the Legislature until the second Z\Ionday in November next.
(Signed) Nini^n Edwards. 26th December, 1812."
Attest:
J. Thomas,
Sec'y L. C.
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TIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY, NOVEMBER 25 TO DECEM-
BER, 26, 1812.
JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ILLINOIS TERRITORY.
Begun and held at the town of Kaskaskiaon Wednesday the 25th day of No- vember, one thousand eight and twelve, and of the Independence of the United States the thirty-seventh.
On which day, being the day appointed by his Excellency, the Governor of the Territory, for the meeting of the General Assembl3\
A quorum having appeared, they proceeded to appoint Mr. George Fisher^. Speaker protem. and Mr. John Messinger, Clerk, protem. and Mr. Thos. Van Swearingem, Doorkeeper, protem.
On motion, ordered that Mr. Alexander Wilson be, and he is hereby, ap- pointed a committee on the part of this House, to act in conjunction with such committee as may be appointed on the part of the Legislative Council, to contract for stationery &c., for the use of both Houses of the Legislature at their present session; and that the clerk of this House do carry this order to the Legislative Council and desire their concurrence thereto.
On motion, ordered that this House do adjourn untill ten o'clock to-morrow morning, and then the House adjourned accordingly.
Thursday, 26th of November, 1812.
The following members appeared and took their seats:
• From Randolph — George Fisher.
From Gallatin — Philip Trammel and Alexander Wilson.
From Johnson — John Grammer.
From St. Clair— Joshua Oglesby and Jacob Short.
From Madison — Wm. Jones.
All of which produced their certificates of election except Mr. Alexander Wilson.
A message from the Legislative Council by Mr. Thomas, their [Secretary] Speaker.
'*Mr. Speaker: I am directed by the Legislative Council to inform this
House that they do agree to the nomination of Alexander Wilson on the part of your House to contract for stationery, &c., and that they have appointed P. Menard on their part to act in conjunction.
On motion, ordered that a committee be appointed to examine and report to the House the validity of the certificates of election produced by the mem- bers of the same and that Messrs. Philip Trammel and Joshua Oglesby be a committee of examination on the part of George Fisher, Wm. Jones, Jacob Short, Alexander Wilson and Juo. Grammer, and that Messrs. William Jones and Jacob Short be a committee on the part of Philip .Trammel and Joshua Oglesby.
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On motion, ordered that the rules of decorum formerly used in the Indiana Territorial Legislature to rei^'ulate their sessions, be adopted in this Le^risla- ture and that they be copied on the journals ot this House.
On motion, ordered that this House do adjourn untill tomorrow morning at nine o'clock and then the House adjourned accordingly.
Friday, 27th of November, 1812.
j The House met according to adjournment.
I The committee to whom the certificates of election was referred reported
that they have examined the same, viz.:
"From Galetin, Philip Trammel; from Madison, Wm. Jones; from St. Clair, Joshua Oglesby and Jacob Short.
^ "Mr. Wilson, a member from Galetin, county unfortunately forgot his cer- tificate at home, but has sent for the same, and as some members know that he wasduly elected, we think he ought to take his seat.
"From Randolph, George Fisher; from Johnson county, John Grammer.
"We, the committee, are of [the] opinion that all the certificates are valid."
On motion, ordered that a committee be appointed to examine into the eligibility of members returned to serve in the present session, and report the same, and that Messrs. Josh. A. Oglesby, Jacob Short and Philip Trammel be that committee.
John Thomas, Esq.. judge of the court of C. P. in St. Clair county, handed in at the Clerk's Table, certain documents respecting the contested election of Wra. Biggs, Esq., returned to serve in the Legislative Council. Said documents having passed the examination of the House, on motion, Resolved, that the members of this House do not conceive that the said con- tested election comes within the province of this House; therefore, ordered that the clerk carry the papers to the Legislative Council.
On motion, ordered that the House adjourn to three o'clock, this afternoon.
Adjourned accordingly.
Three O'Clock, Friday, Nov. 27th, 1812.
The House met according to adjournment.
Mr. Oglesby, from the committee to whom the eligibility of the members was referred, reported: ^ That each member shall produce to this House a deed, bond or confirmation of being vested in two hundred acres of land, or sufficient proof that they are in possession of some such claim.
On motion, ordered that this House now go into the election of their Speaker, and, after counting the votes, it appeared that Mr. George Fisher was duly elected.
On motion, ordered that this House do adjourn untill ten o'clock tomorrow morning, and then the House adjourned accordingly.
Saturday, November 28th, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
On motion. Resolved, that this House do now proceed to the election of a Clerk and jointly with the Council to the election of Doorkeeper to both Houses, and that said elections be by ballot.
The House then proceeded to the election of a clerk and on counting the ballots, William C. Greenup was declared to be duly elected, who gave his attendance accordingly.
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On the motion of Mr. Oj^rlesby, and seconded, Resolved, that it shall be the duty of the Doorkeeper to announce all me'-'sa'.res which may be s^r^nt to either House, to carrv all messao^es, either public or private, when dir^-cred by either House, to provide wood and keep crood fires in each room when the weather requires it, to have each House swept clean every morninj^, to prf>vide water for each Elouse daring their sittino:, and shall, when requested, call any member by his proper name and shall also execute such other reasonable commands which a majority of either House may require of him. «
F Ordered that the clerk do carry the said resolution to the Council and request their concurrence.
On motion, ordered that the Clerk inform the Council that this House is now opened and ready to proceed to Legislative business.
Ordered that Mr. Trammel be appointed a committee on the part of this House, jointly with such committee as may be appointed on the part of the Council, to wait on His Excellency, the Governor of this Territory, and in- form him that a quorum of both Houses is assembled and ready to receive any communication he may be pleased to make to them.
Ordered that the Clerk do acquaint the Council therewith.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: The Council have agreed to the resolution from this House respecting the duties of the Doorkeeper with an amendment to which they request the concurrence of this House," and then he withdrew.
The House proceeded to consider the amendment of the Council to the res- olution respecting the duties of the Doorkeeper, and the same being read, was, on the question being taken thereon, concurred in by the House.
Ordered that the Clerk inform the Council thereof.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: 1 am directed by the Council to inform the House of Rep- resentatives that the Council is now assembled and ready to proceed to Leg- islative business and that they have appointed a committee on their part, jointly with the committee appointed by the House of Representatives, to wait on the Governor and inform him that they are now ready to receive any communication he may be pleased to make to them," and then he withdrew.
On motion, ordered that the Clerk inform the Council that this House is now ready on their part to proceed, jointly with them, to the election of a Doorkeeper.
The members of the Council, with their President, then assembled in the chamber of the House of Representatives, and jointly, with the members of this House, proceeded to ballot for a doorkeeper, and, on counting the bal- lots, Thomas Van Swearengen was declared to be duly elected, who gave his attendance accordingly.
Mr. Trammel, from the joint committee appointed to w^ait on the Governor reported that the committee had performed the service assigned to them, and that the Governor signified that he would make a communication in person in about half an hour.
The members of the Council, accompanied by their President, and the members of the House of Representatives, accompanied by their Speaker, being assembled in the House of Representatives' chamber, received from his Excellency, the Governor, in person, the following communication:
"Gentlemen of the Council, and Gentlemen of the House of Representa- tives:— The defense of our frontier, with other public duties connected there- with, have, for some time paseed, claimed and still continue to demand every moment's attention which it is in my power to bestow upon them.
Owing to which circumstances, I am very unprepared to meet you, and should not have issued my proclamation for convening 3'ou at this time, had it not been for a single case which would not, consistently with the public good,adiiilt'of further delay. In order to give etiect to the late law of Con- gress extending to \\io people of this Territory an enlargement of the right of
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suffraf^e, it became my duty to cre-ite three new counties by my proclamation of September last, since which time there have been no courts in any of those counties, and according? to the present oreranizatiou ot our judiciary system, no courts can be held, nor any Icf^al process can be issued in either of them, till a law shall be passed by your honorable body for that purpose.
Beyond this, I have not had time to turn my attention to any subject, %vhich, under different circumstances, it would have been my duty to recommend to your consideration. And if there be anythini:^ else that requires your im- mediate interposition, I have no doubt it will readily present itself to your own minds.
The propriety of entering at larofe in the present state of things, upon the various subjects of legislation, or of disposing of such business as requires to be immediately acted on, and adjourning to a future da3% I submit without remark to your own judgments. In either case you may be assured of the most cordial and useful cooperation which it maj' be in my power to afford.
Of the unfavorable aspect that our relations with our savage neighbors have, for some time past, worn, you are well apprized, and I am sorry that I have nothing to communicate indicative of a change for the better.
We have, however, abundant cause to return thanks to the Almighty dis- poser of events for having enabled us, under the most adverse circumstances, to repel their late hostile invasion and to inflict upon them, at their own vil- lages, the evils they had meditated against us. In doing which, if we had not had all the assistance we had a right to expect, no blame, whatever, is •chargeable either to the administration of the general government or to my- self.
By the utmost exertions I was, in the course of this year, fortunate enough to discover the machinations and intrigues of certain British emissaries amongst the Indians, and to obtain a complete development of their views -and intentions. The evidence of which I transmitted to the lionorable Secre- tary of war, who thereupon authorized me to call upon the Governor of Ken- tucky for such a portion of the quota of the militia of that state as would be adequate to any emergencies that might exist. In consequence of which I immediately addressed a letter to the Governor of Kentucky, in which I re- quested a regiment of infantry to be sent on to my aid, and endeavored by a plain statement of facts, well supported by the most conclusive testimony to show the propriety of and necessity for such a requisition. My letter was very politely answered by Governor Shelby, who stated that he had great ap- prehensions for the safety of the inhabitants of this Territory, that he sus- pected we would be warmly attacked, and that he had ordered a regiment of militia to Kaskaskia for my assistance. It, however, never arrived, nor have I received any official communication accounting for this failure.
Disappointed in my expectations of other support I was obliged to rely ex- clusively upon our own fellow citizens whose bravery and patriotism have entitled them to the gratitude of their country, which I flatter myself, will properly appreciate and justly reward their distinguished services. You, gentlemen, are very capable of "estimating their value. You can readily im- agine the gloomy aspect that this Territory must have exhibited.
Had the Indians succeeded, only partially in their attempts upon our North- ■era frontier, while it would have weakened us by the terror and consequent depopulation which it would have produced, their confidence would have been increased, the Sacs and other Indians would have united with them, and, with so inconsiderable a population as ours, spread over such an extent of ■country, and so much exposed, it is hardly probable that we could have with- stood their united attacks.
I am not sensible that any duty, which it was ia my power to perform, has been omitted, but for a view of my conduct throughout all the scenes we ha,ve latterly witnessed, I beg leave to refer you to my correspondence with Cap- tain Russell, Governor Shelby and my letter to the honorable Secretary War of the 18th inst., copies ot all which I have the honor herewith to communicate.
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On motion, ordered that Mr. Trammel and Mr. Oglesby be appointed a com- mittee to frame and report the draft of an address in answer to the communi- cation of the Governor.
On motion, ordered that the House be adjourned until Monday morning 10 o'clock, and then the House adjourned.
Monday, November 30th, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
The Speaker being absent, Mr. Jones V5^as appointed Speaker protempore.
On motion, ordered that the House be adjourned until tomorrow morning 10 o'clock, and then the House adjourned.
Tuesday, December 1st, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
On motion, ordered that the members have a recess until the afternoon to- attend the debates in the Council.
After a recess of several hours, and the Speaker having attended, the House again met,
Mr. Trammel, from the committee appointed to draft an address in answer to the communications of the Governor, reported the draft of an address which he delivered in at the Clerk's table.
On motion of Mr. Jones, and seconded, ordered that the said address be laid on the table and read tomorrow.
Ordered that the House be adjourned until tomorrow morning 10 o'clock,, and then the House adjourned.
Wednesday, December 2nd, 1812. The House of Representatives met.
An address in answer to the Governor's communication was read as follows::
"Kaskaskia, December 2d, 1812. 2o His Excellence/, Ninian Edicards:
Sir: The House of Representatives being much gratified with the com- munication which you have made, would disguise their feelings and do in- justice to those of their constituents, were they not to express their approba- tion of the measures you have pursued to protect our frontiers and secure to- ns the advantages which nature evidently designed for us.
This protection, secured by your means, announces to us the interest which the general government takes in our welfare.
It commands our attachment to the present administration, while we are fully penetrated with the conviction that the most beneficial results have been secured by the instrumentality of a public servant who, we believe, has been influenced by a desire to promote the public welfare and happiness.
The_ objects that he has recommended shall engage our earlie-^t attention. We wish you may long continue to enjoy the contidence of your country, and, with it, health and happiness.
Which said address after being engrossed and read a second time was unanimously concurred m and signed by the Speaker.
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Ordered that Mr. Jones and Mr. Short be appointed a committee to carry the said address and present it to the Governor.
On motion of Mr. Jones, and seconded, "Re'=;oIved that a committee be ap-
Eointed to examine the statutes of the Indiana Territory, and the acts passed y the Governor and Judj^es of the Illinois Territory and report what shall be in force, by bill or otherwise.
Ordered that Mr. Trammel and Mr. Wilson be a committee pursuant to the said resolution.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, and seconded, "Resolved that a committee be appointed to fix the seats of justice of the different counties and the time of holding: courts of common pleas in the several counties, to- wit: Gallatin, Johnson, Randolph, St, Clair, and Madison, and repoit the same by bill or otherwise."
Ordered that Mr. Short, Mr. Grammar and Mr. Jones be appointed a com- mittee pursuant to the said resolution.
On motion of Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Trammell,
Ordered that the rules for conducting* business in this House, adopted on Thursday last, be entered on the Journal of this da^", which said rules are as follows:
OF THE SPEAKER.
I. The Speaker with two members of the House, shall be suf&eient to ad- journ, to call a House and send for absent members, and make an order for their censure or fine, and with a majority may proceed to business.
II. Any three members of the House shall be sufficient to send for absent members, or adjourn, or appoint a speaker pro tem, and with a majority may proceed to business.
III. The speaker shall take the chair every day at the hour to which the House shall have adjourned the preceeding day, shall immediately call the members to order and on the appearance of a majority, the Journal of the preceeding day shall be read.
IV. He shall preserve order and decorum, may speak to points of order in preference to other members, rising from his chair for that purpose; he shall decide questions of order, subject to an appeal to the House on request of any two members.
V. He shall appoint committees, subject to an addition or alteration by a motion of any member of the House.
VI. He may state a question sitting, but shall rise to put a question.
VII. Questions shall be distinctly put in the following manner, to-wit: "All you who are of opinion that (as the case may be) say aye, all of the contrary opinion, say no."
_ VIII. If the speaker doubts, or a division be called for, the House shall di- vide, those in the affirmative of the question shall first rise from their seats, and afterwards those in the negative; and then the Speaker shall rise and state the decision of the House.
IX. The Speaker shall not vote unless the House be equally divided, in that case he shall give the casting vote except in the election of the officers of the House or upon taking the joint ballot of both Houses, in those cases the Speaker shall vote.
OF DEBATE.
X. When a member is about to speak in debate, or deliver any matter to the House, he shall rise and respectfully address himself to "Mr. Speaker."
XI. If any member in speaking, or otherwise, transgress the rules of " the House, the Speaker shall, or any member may, call to ordei : and the mem- ber called to order shall immediately sit down, unless permitted to explain.
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and the House if appealed to, shall decide without debate; if the decision shall be in favour of the member called to order, he shall be at liberty to pro- ceed, if asrainst him, and the case require it, he shall be liable to the censure of the House.
XII. When two or more members rise at once, the Speaker sliall name the person who is first to speak.
XIII. No member shall speak more than twice to the same question, with- out leave of the House, no more than once until every member choosing? to speak has spoken.
XIV. Whilst the Speaker is puttin.f^ the question, or addressina: the House, no member shall walk across or out of the House, neither in such case, or when a member is speaking^, shall any [one] entertain private discourse nor "whilst a member is speaking shall pass between him and the chair.
XV. No member shall vote on any question in the event of which he is immediately and particularly interested, or in any other case where he was not present when the question was put.
XVI. Every member who shall be in the House when the question is put, shall vote on the une side or on the other, unless the House, for special reasons, shall excuse him.
XVII. When a motion is made and seconded it shall be stated by the Speaker, or if it be in writing it shall be handed to the chair, and read aloud by the clerk before debated.
XVIII. Every motion shall be reduced to writing if the speaker or any member desire it.
XIX. After a motion is stated by the Speaker, or read by the clerk, it shall be deemed to be in possession of the House, but may be withdrawn at any time before a decision or amendment.
XX. When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received, unless to amend it, to commit it, or for the previous question or to adjourn.
XXI. A motion to adjourn shall always be in order and shall be decided without debate.
XXII. The previous question being moved and seconded the question from the chair shall be "Shall the main question be now put?" and if the noes prevail the main question shall not then be put.
XXIII. On the main question no member shall speak more than once without leave.
XXIV. Any member may call for a division of the question when the sense will admit of it.
XXV. A motion [for] commitment, until it is decided, shall preclude all amendments of the main question.
XXVI. Motions and reports may be committed at the pleasure of the House.
XXVII. If a question be lost by adjournment of the House, and revived on the succeeding day, no member, who has spoken twice on the day pre- ceding, shall be permitted again to speak without leave.
XXVIII. Petitions, memorials and other papers addressed to the House may be presented by any member, who shall state, to the House the contents thereof, which may be received, read and referred on the same day to the proper committee if the House agree thereto.
^ XXIX. Upon a call of the House for the "yeas and nays" on any ques- tion the names of the members shall be called alphabetically.
XXX. Any member shall have the right to call for the "yeas and nays" provided he request it before the question be put.
XXXI. No member shall name another member, present, in debate.
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OF BILLS.
XXXII. Every bill shall be introduced by motion for leave, or by order of the House, on the report of a coujmittee, and in either case a committee to prepare the same shall be appointed; and every such motion may be com- mitted.
XXXIII. Every bill, previous to its passaj^^e shall undergo three readiness, one on each day for three days, and free discussion allowed thereon, unless in cases of.urp:ency the House, by a concurrence of two-thirds, shall deem it expedient and dispense with this rule.
XXXIV. The general question on the first reading? shall be "Shall the bill be read a second time?"
XXXV. On the second reading of the bill, the Speaker shall state it rsady for commitment or engrossment; and if committed, then the question shall be "Whether to a select committee or to a committee of the whole House/" and the House shall determine on what day, but if the bill be ordered to be engrossed, the House shall appoint a day when it shall be read a third time, and a bill may be recommitted.
XXXVI. Bills shall be engrossed m a plain, round hand and the style shall be "Be it enacted by the Legislative Council, etc."
XXXVn. When a bill passes it shall [be] certified by the clerk, who at the foot thereof shall note the day it passed.
XXXVni. The bills not finally acted upon, shall be taken up and read, be- ginning with the bill in most forwardness, and pursuing the same order until they shall be gone through.
XXXIX. Petitions and the reports of committees shall be given in before the business mentioned in the preceding rule shall be entered upon, or after the same shall have been disposed of.
OF COMMITTEES OF THE WHOLE HOUSE.
XL. It shall be the standing order of the day throughout the whole session, for the House to resolve itself into a committee of the Whole House on the State of the Territory, and in forming the committee of the Whole House, the Speaker shall leave his chair, and a chairman to preside in committee, shall be appointed by the Speaker.
XLI. Upon a bill being committed to a committee of the Whole House, the same shall be first read through by the clerk; and then read and debated by clauses, leaving the preamble to be last considered; after report the bill shall again be subject to debate, and amendment by clauses, before the ques- tion for engrossing it be taken.
XLII. All amendments made to any original motion in committee, shall be incorporated with the motion and so reported.
XLIII. All questions, whether in committee or in the House, shall be dis- posed of in the order in which they were moved, except that in filling up the blanks, the largest sum and the most remote day shall be first put.
XLIV. The rules of proceeding in the House, shall be observed in Com- mittee, so far as they may be applicable, except that of limiting the time of speaking.
XLV. A majority of any committee shall be a sufficient number to pro- ceed to business.
XLVI. That nine o'clock in the morning be the standing order of ad- journment.
JOINT RULES OF BOTH HOUSES.
I. While bills are on their passage between the two Houses they shall be on paper and under the signature of the clerk of each house, respectively. '
II. After a bill shall have passed both Houses it shall be duly enrolled on paper, under the signature of the clerk of the House, where the bill shall have originated before it shall be presented to the Governor.
III. When bills are enrolled, they shall be examined by a joint committee, of one from the Legislative Council and one from tlie flouse oE Representa- tives, appointed as a standin^^ committee for that purpose. This committee shall examine and compare the enrolled with the encjrossed bills, as thej' passed in the two Houses and correcting? anj' errors that may be discovered in the Enrolled Bills, and make their report forthwith to their respective Houses.
IV. After examination and report, each bill shall be sif^ned in the re- spective Houses, first by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and then by the President of the Legislative Council.
V. After a bill shall have been thus signed in each House it shall be pre- sented to the Governor for his approbation, it being first endorsed on the back of the bill, certihying in which House the same originated, which en- dorsement shall be signed by the clerk of the House in which the same did originate and shall be entered on the journal of each House; the said com- mittee shall report the day of presentation to the Governor, which time shall be carefully entered on the journal of each House.
VI. All orders and resolutions which are to be presented to the Governor for his approbation, shall also be previously examined and signed, and shall be presented in the same manner, and by the same committee, as is provided in cases of bills.
VII. Every order, resolution or vote to which the concurrence of the Council shall be necessary, shall be read to the House and laid on the table, on a day preceding that on which the same shall be moved, unless the House shall otherwise expressly allow.
VIII. _ When any papers which may come officially before either House of the Legislature or any communications from the Governor, which are proper to be acted upon by both Houses, the House before which such papers are laid, or to which such communications are made shall, as soon as they shall have acted on the same lay them before the other House.
On motion of Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Trammel, resolved that a committee be appointed to regulate and draft a system of taxation for the purpose of raising a Territorial fund.
Ordered that Mr. Oglesby, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Tramel be appointed a committee pursuant to the said resolution.
Ordered that the House be adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
And then the House adjourned.
Thursday, December 3, 1812. The House of Representatives met.
Ou motion of Mr. Jones, and seconded, ordered that the clerk do carry the joint rules, for the government of both houses, adopted and entered on the journals of this house to the council and request their concurrence..
Mr. Oglesby asked and obtained leave to present a petition addressed to the Secretary of War of the United States praying that a fort may be erected at the village of Peoria on the Illinois river and that two companies of regu- lar troops may be stationed at that place and recommendinsr Capt. Wm. 0. Allen of the 24th regiment of the United States Infantry to be a proper per- son to command the service, which said petition was received and handed in at the clerks table where the same was twice read and unanimouslj' con- curred in.
On motion of Mr. Oglesby, and seconded, resolved, unanimouslv, that the foregoing address be signed by the Speaker of this House and by" the presi- dent of the Legislative Council and that his Excellency, the Governor be re- quested to transmit the same to the President of the United States.
Ordered that the clerk do carry the said petition and Resolution to the Council and request their concurrence.
A messaf^e from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their secretary:
Mr. Speaker: — "The Council have concurred with the House of Representa- tives, in the Joint rules for the Govt, of both Houses," and then he withdrew.
I Mr. Wilson from the committee appointed to examine the statutes of the
I Indiana Territory and the acts passed by the Governor and Judges of the Ill- inois Territory and leport what shall be in force, presented.
A bill declaring what laws are in force in this Territory, which was received and read the first time.
On motion of Mr. Oglesby, and seconded, ordered that the said bill be I committed to a committee of the whole house on this day.
j The House, aecordiug to order resolved itself into a committee of the whole
i house on the bill declaring what laws are in force in this Territory, and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair and Mr. Jones re- j ported that the committee had, according to order, had said bill under con- I sideration and made some progress therein.
i On motion of Mr. Oglesby, and seconded, resolved that said bill be recom-
I mitted to a select committee.
j Ordered that Mr. Oglesby, Mr. Trammel and Mr. Wilson be appointed a
select committee pursuant to said resolution.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their secretary:
Mr. Speaker: — The Council do concur with the House of Representatives in the Petition to the Secretary of War, and their resolution thereon.
"They have also passed a Resolution subjoined to a petition to the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States requesting that Congress may authorize Major John Moredock of this Territory to raise four companies of Mounted Troops to be employed for the term of one year for the defence of the frontier settlements, to which they request the concurrence of this House; and that the Council have appointed Mr. Biggs on their part to be a standing committee of enrollments, jointly with such committee as may oe appointed on the part of this House," and then he withdrew.
The said petition to the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States and the resolution thereto subjoined were then taken up and severally twice read and on the question being put thereon were unanimously con- curred in by the House.
Ordered that the clerk do inform the Council thereof. . ' "
Mr. Short, from the committee appointed to present the address of this House in answer to the communication of the Governor, reported that the committee had, according to the order, performed that service and that they received from the Governor a written reply, which he delivered in at the clerk's table where the same was read as follows:
^''Gentlemen of the House of Bepresentatives:
"Having exerted my utmost efforts to promote the happiness and prosperity of the people of this Territory, and to defend them against the hostile agres- sions of ruthless savages; I feel particular gratification in the assurance, which you very politely give me, that my measures have received the appro- bation of yourselves and your constituents.
"This, to me is an ample reward for all the toil and sacrifices that have at- tended my instrumentality in effecting those results, which you suppose, and which I myself, believe must be beneficial to our country.
"From your deliberations on the subjects to which you allude, I anticipate the best of consequences.
"For your kind wishes that I may long continue to enjoy the confidence of my country, and with it health and happiness, I beg of you to accept my sin- cerest thanks and to be assured that towards yourselves, all those wishes are sincerely reciprocated by me.
NiyiAN Edwards."
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow 9 o'clock.
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Friday, December 4th, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
Mr. Oglesby , from the select committee to whom was referred the bill * ' Declar- ing: what laws are now in force" reported that the committee had had the same under their consideration and g'one throufrh the same with considerable amendments, which he^ielivered in at the clerk's table where the same were read, and on the question being put thereon were unanimously concurred in bj' the House.
On motion, the said bill was then again read the second time and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time on this day.
The engrossed bill, "Declaring what laws are in force," was read a third time.
Resolved, that the said bill do pass, and that the title be "An act declaring what laws are in force in the Illinois Territory."
' Ordered that the clerk of this House do carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
The Speaker laid before the House two petitions from Benjamin Stephen- son of Randolph county, one praying that the Legislature pass a law to allow compensation to Brigade inspectors and to remunerate him for services per- formed as Brigade Inspector, and the other praying the Legislature to pass a law for his relief as Sheriff of Randolph countyland collector of the county jevies.
Ordered that the said petitions be referred to'a select committee composed of Mr. Wilson, Mr. Jones and Mr. Grammar;. to report thereon by bill. or otherwise.
Mr. Trammel asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill to repeal part of certain acts and for other purposes and delivered the same in at the clerk's table, where the same was read the first time and ordered to be read a second time on Monday nest.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morning, 10 o'clock.
Saturday, December 5th, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
Ordered, that Mr. Wilson be appointed, on the part of this House, a Stand- ing Committee of Enrollments.
Ordered that the Clerk inform the Council thereof.
Mr. Speaker signed the enrolled resolutions respecting the erecting of a fort at Peoria, and the resolution and petition to Congress requesting the General Government to authorize John Mordock to raise^^four companies of mounted men for the defense of the frontier. ki«^ ^-^iis^.:rr3
Mr. Wilson, from the standing Joint Committee of Enrollments, reported that the committee had delivered the said enrolled and signed resolutions and memorials, to the Governor and requested of him to cause the same to be transmitted, according to the resolutions aforesaid.
And then the House adjourned until Monday morning, 10 o'clock.
Monday, December 7th, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
The Speaker being absent, Mr. Jones was chosen Speaker protein.
The bill to repeal parts of certain acts and for other purposes was read a second time, and on motion was committed to a committee of the whole House.
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The House then, accordinfj: to order, resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the said bill, and after some time spent therein the committee rose and Mr. Wilson reported tliat the committee have had the said bill under their consideration and have ^one throuijh the same without amendment.
On motion of ]\rr, Oglesby and seconded, ordered that the said bill be en- grossed and read a third time today.
Mr. Short asked and obtained leave to brin^^ in a bill concerninr^ Courts of Coranaon Pleas and fixing the. time of holding: terms in the respective counties, which he delivered in at the Clerk's table, where the same was read the hrst time and on motion the said bill was read the second time and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time tomorrow.
Mr. Trammel asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill "to amend an act entitled 'An act regulating the admission and practice of attorneys and coun- selors at law,' " which he delivered in at the Clerk's table, when the same was read the first time and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow.
The engrossed bill to repeal parts of certain laws and for other purposes was read the third time.
Resolved, that the said bill do pass and that the title be "An act to repeal parts of certain acts and for other purposes."
Ordered, that the Clerk do carry the said bill to the Council and request their concurrence.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morning, 10 oVlock.
Tuesday, December 8th, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
The Speaker having now attended, took his seat.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: The Legislative Council have requested me to lay before the House of Representatives an address to the President of the United States, representing the perilous situation of the frontier inhabitants of this Teiritory and exhibiting 9, view of the distressing calamities of Indian hostil- ities and the hardships experienced by the Militia of the Territory who have lately been called into service, and the delay of the remuneration to which they are entitled from the General Government, and requesting aid from the Government in future and a compensation for the past, to which they request the concurrence of this House;" and then he withdrew.
On motion and seconded, the said address was then taken up being read three times, was, on the question being put, unanimously concurred in by this House.
On motion of Mr. Wilson and seconded, Resolved, that the foregoing ad- dress be signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and by the President of the Legislative Council and that the said address be sent to the Governor of this Territory with a request that he transmit the same to the President of the United States.
Ordered that the Clerk inform the Council that this House concur with them in the said address and that he carry the said resoluion to the Council and request their concurrence.
Mr. Jones asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill to extend the juris- diction of Justices of the Peace and delivered the same at the Clerk's table where it was read the first time and on motion it was ordered to be read a second time tomorrow.
The Speaker asked and obtained leave of absence for an hour and Mr. Wilson was chosen Speaker pro tern.
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The etio:rossed bill concernin«r courts of common pleas and fixing? the time for holdinn: terms in the respective counties, was read, and on motion of Mr. O^lesby, the said bill was committed to a committee of the whole House on this day.
The bill to amend an act entitled, "An act ref^-ulatinj^" the admisrsion and practice of attorneys and councillors at law," was read a second time and committed to a committe of the whole House on this day.
The House, then according: to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the engrossed bill concernin^r courts of common pleas and fixing the time for holding terms in the respective counties; and the bill to amend an act entitled, "An act regulatin^^ the admission and practice of attorneys and counsellors at law," and after sometime spent there- inthe committee rose, and Mr. Wilson reported that the committee had the said bill under consii^eration and had made some piof^ress in the said first bill and asked leave to sit thereon again tomorrow, and that they had gone through said last bill without amendment.
Ordered that the House do resolve itself into a committee of the whole on tomorrow on the bill concerning courts of common pleas and fixing the time of holding terms in the respective counties.
Ordered that the bill to amend the act entitled, "An act regulating the ad- mission and practice of attorneys and counsellors at law," be engrossed and read a third time tomorrow.
The Speaker having now returned resumed his chair.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: The Council have passed the bill entitled, "Au act declar- ing what laws are in force in this Territory," with an amendment to which they desire the concurrence of this House, and then he withdrew. |
The House then proceeded to consider the amendment of the Council to the said bill, and the same being taken up and read at the Clerk's table, as follows, to-wit: "In the sixth and seventh lines of the first section strike out the words "and which can be applicable to this Territory,' " and insert in lieu thereof the words following: "That are of a general nature and not local to Indiana Territory." And on the question being put thereon, the said amendment was concurred in by this House.
Ordered that the Clerk do inform the Council thereof.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: The Council have concurred in the resolution from this House to the address to the President of the United States," and then he withdrew.
Mr. Jones asked and obtained leave to present a bill to authorize magis- trates to allow persons convicted of petty larceny the choice of punishment for the same, and delivered the same in at the Clerk's table, where it was read the first time and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, and seconded, "Resolved that the Legislative Council and House of Representatives do, on this day, jointly elect an En- grossing and Enrolling Clerk to both Houses during the balance of the pres- ent session."
Ordered that the Clerk do carry the said Resolution to the Council and desire their concurrence.
And then the House adjourned until to-morrow morning 10 o'clock.
Wednesday, December 9th, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills, reported that the com- mittee had compared the enrolled with the eni^rossed bill entitled: "An act declaring what laws are now in force in the Illinois Territory," and found the same truly enrolled.
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ilr. Speaker then sic^ned the said enrolled bill.
Ordered that the Clerk carry the same to the Council.
The engrossed bill to amend the act entitled: "An act regulatin;^: the ad- mission and practice of attorneys and counsellors at law" was read the third time.
Resolved that the said bill do pass and that the title be "An act to amend the act entitled "An act reg:ulating the admission and practice of attorney's and counsellors at law."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence. A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
Mr. Speaker: The Council has passed a resolution respecting the election of an Engrossing and an Enrolling Clerk and desire the concurrence of this House, and then he withdrew.
The said resolution was then taken np and read as follows: "Whereas, the election agreeable to the resolution of yesterday, was not gone into, There- fore, Resolved, that we now proceed to the election of an Engrossing Clerk for both Houses during the balance of the present session.
On motion, Resolved, That this House do concur with the Council in the aforesaid resolution and that the clerk inform the Council thereof, and this House is now ready to proceed jointly with the Council to the election of an Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk.
An election was then held by ballot by the members of both Houses and, on counting the ballots, Mr. Edward Humphreys was declared to be duly elected.
Ordered that the said Edward Humphreys do give his attendance accord- ingly.
The bill to extend the jurisdiction of magistrates was read the second time, and on motion was ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole House on this day.
The bill to authorize magistrates to allow persons convicted of petty larceny the right [of] choice of punishment for the same read a second time.
On motion the said bill was committed to a select committee to report thereon on this day.
Ordered that Mr. Jones and Mr. Trammel! be appointed a select committee
■on the said bill.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: The Council have passed the engrossed -bill from this House entitled 'An act to repeal parts of certain acts and for other purposes,' with an amendment, to which they desire the concurrence of this House," and then he withdrew.
On motion and seconded, ordered that the said bill and amendment lie on the table until to-morrow, and be then committed to a committee of the whole House.
The House then, according to the order of the day, resolved it?elf into a committee of the whole on the engrossed bill concerning Courts of Common Pleas, and fixing the time of holding terms in the respective counties; and the bill to extend the jurisdiction of magistrates, and after some time spent therein the committee rose, and Mr. Jones reported that the committee have had the said bills under consideration and made some progress in tlie first said bill but came to no conclusion thereon, and asked leave to sit thereon again to-morrow; aud that the committee had come to a resolution on the said second bill, which he delivered in at the clerk's table where the same was read as follows:
"Resolved, that the bill entitled, 'An act specifying an addition to the magistrate's jurisdiction', shall not pass, and that the same be thrown under the table."
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And on the question beingr taken, on ai^reeing to the report of the commit- tee it was resolved in the atiirmative, and so the said last mentioned bill wa.- rejected.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morning, 10 o'clock.
Thursday, December 10th, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
Mr. Wilson, from the select committee to whom was referred the petition of Benjamin Stephenson, presented a bill for the relief of the sheriff of Ran- dolph county, and a bill for the relief of Benjamin Stephenson and for other purposes, which were received and read the iirst time, and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow.
Mr. Grammar asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill entitled, "An act to amend the act regulating the practice in the general courts and courts of common pleas, and for other purposes," and a bill to amend the several laws of the militia and for the relief of Quakers and Dunkards and other religious persons conscientiously scrupulous of bearings arms, which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole, and after some time spent therein, the committee rose and Mr. Short reported that the com- mittee have had the bill concerning courts of common pleas and fixing the time for holding terms in the respective counties, and made some progress therein, and asked leave to sit thereon again tomorrow; also the amendment of the council to the bill to repeal parts of certain acts and for other purposes and had come to a resolution thereon, which he delivered in at the Clerk's table, where it was read as follows;
**R,esolved, that the amendment of the Council to the bill to repeal part of certain acts and for other purposes, be concurred in by this committee.""
On motion, the report of the Committee of the Whole was unanimously concurred in.
Ordered that the Clerk inform the Council that the House concur in their amendment to the last mentioned bill.
Mr. Trammell, from the committee appointed to regulate and draft a sys- tem of taxation for the purpose of raising a Territorial fund, presented a bill for levying and collecting a tax on laud, which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow.
Mr. Jones, from the select committee to whom was referred the bill to authorize magistrates to allow persons convicted of petty larceny the right of choice of punishment for the same, reported the same without amendment.
And on the question being put on the said bill, being engrossed and read a third time, it passed in the negative, the Speaker, on an equal division of the House, giving the casting vote, and so the said bill was rejected.
A message from the Council, by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: — The Council have disagreed to the engrossed bill from this House entitled, 'An act to amend an act entitled, an act regulating the ad- mission and practice of attorneys and counsellors at law' ", and then he with- drew.
On motion and seconded, ordered that Mr. Wilson be appointed a commit- tee to enquire and contract on the best terms possible for a sufficiency of fire- wood for this House during the ballance of the present session and to make- report thereof.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morning, 10 o'clock.
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Friday, December 11, 1S12.
I The House of Representatives met.
I The bill for the relief of Benjamin Stephenson ^as read a second time. On i motion ordered that the said bill be committed to a committee of the whole f House tomorrow.
The bill for the relief of the sheriff of Randolph county was read tiie second time and ordered to be eno'rossed and read a third time tomorrow.
The bill to amend an act entitled, "An act re fju latino: the practice in the general court and courts of common pleas and for other purposes," was read the second time and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time tomorrow.
The bill to amend the act concerninj? the militia and for the relief of Diinkards, Quakers and persons conscientiously scrupulous of bearing arms, and the bill for levying and collecting a tax on lands was read the second time and ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole House on tomorrow.
The House, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a com- mittee of the whole on the bill concerning courts of common pleas and fixing the time of holding terms in the respective counties, and after some time spent therein the committee rose and Mr. Jones reported that the committee of the whole had the said bill under their consideraifion and had agreed to sundry amendments thereto which he delivered in.
And OR the question being put on agreeing to the amendment of the com- mittee it passed in the afiirmative, and the said bill was ordered to be en- grossed and read a third time tomorrow.
Mr. Jones asked and obtained leave to present a bill to regulate the general <;ourt and for fixing the time of holding the terms thereof, which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morning, 10 o'clock.
Saturday, December 12, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee on Enrollmeni's, reported that the com- mittee had examined the engrossed with the enrolled bill entitled, "An act to repeal parts of certain acts and for other purposes," and found the same truly enrolled.
Mr. Speaker signed the said enrolled bill.
Ordered that the clerk carry the same to the Council.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: The Council have passed a bill vesting the judges of the ■general court with chancery powers, to which they request the concurrence of this House," and then he withdrew.
The engrossed bill for the relief of the sheriff of Randolph county was read the third time. Resolved that the said bill do pass and that the title be "An act for the relief of the sheriff of Randolph county."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and request their concurrence.
The engrossed bill to amend an act entitled "An act regulating the practice in the general court and court of common pleas" and for other purposes was read a third time.
Resolved, That the said bill do pass and that the title be "An .ec-: to amend an act entitled "An act regulating the practice in the general court and courts of common pleas and for other purposes.' '' ^ ^ .,.,., ...
Ordered that the clerk carry the said Bill to tiie council and veCiUest tiieir concurrence.
The engrossed bill concerning courts of common p-leas awd 5xing th*^ time •of holding terms in the several counties was read the thiix: timb.
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Resolved, that the said bill do pass and that the title be "An act concern- ing the court ot.' common pleas and fixing the time of holding" terms in the several counties.
Ordered that the clerk carrj- the same to the Council and request their con- currence.
The bill to regulate the general court and for fixing the time of holding the terms thereof was read a second time and ordered to be committed to a Com- mittee of the Whole on Monday next.
The House, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a com- mittee of the whole and after some time spent tbereiu tlie committee rose and Mr. Wilson reported that the committee have had under their con-ideration the bill for the relief of Benjamin Stephenson and for other purposes, and had gone through the same without amendment: also the bill to amend the law concerning the militia and for the relief of Quakers, Dunkards and other religious persons who are conscientious!}' scrupulous of bearing arms, and had filled up the blanks therein: and the bill for levying and collecting a tax on land, and had gone through the same with sundry amendments which he delivered in at the clerks table.
On motion, resolved that the House do concur in the said report of the committee.
Ordered, that the bill for levying and collecting a tax on land, and the bill from the Council giving to the Judges of the General Court, chancery powers, be engrossed and read on Monday next.
And then the House adjourned until Monday morning, 10 o'clock.
Monday, December 14th, 1S12.
The House of Representatives met.
The Speaker being absent, Mr. Jones was chosen Speaker pro-tern.
The bill for the relief of Benjamin Stephenson and for other purposes, was- read the third time.
On motion of Mr. Oglesby, and seconded, the said bill was amended by striking out the words "two hundred dollars" in the first section and insert- ing in lieu thereof "forty-two dollars;" and by striking out the words "two- hundred dollars per annum" in the second section and inserting in liea thereof "two dollars per day while in service as Brigade Inspector, to be paid annually out of an^' money in the Territorial treasury not otherwise appro- priated, upon a certificate of the Brigadier General."
And on the question being put on agreeing to the said amendments they •were unanimously concurred in.
Resolved, that the said bill, as amended, do pass, and that the title be "An act for the relief of Benjamin Stephenson and for other purposes."
Ordered, that said bill with the amendments be engrossed and that the Clerk carry the same to the Council and request their concurrence.
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee of Enrolments, reported that the com- mittee did on yesterday present to the Governor for his approbation, the bill entitled "An act declaring what laws are in force in the Illinois Teiritory.
A message from the Governor, by Mr. Hugh H. Maxwell:
"Mr. Speaker: I am directed by the Governor to inform this House that he has, accoroiu^^ to the joint request of both Houses of the Legi^laturet transmitted t;vvp addresses of the Legislature, one to the Honorable Shadrack Bond, our delegate in Congress, the other to the President of the United States, both of v'hich addresses originated in this House. I am also directed by tiie'G-overi:.6r'to' inform 'this House that he has approved and signed a bill entitled, 'An act declaring what laws are in force in the Illinois Territory." ""
An than he Avithdrew.
Ordered, that the Clerk inform the Council thereof.
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The bill to amend the law concerniDpr the Militia and for the relief of Quakers, Dunkards, and other reliirious persons conscientiously scrupulous of bearincr arms, was read the third time.
Mr. Short made a motion to throw the said bill under the table.
On the question bein;? put on the said motion it passed in the neprative, the Speaker on an equal division of the House f^ivius: the castini? vote.
Resolved, that the said bill do pass, and that the title be "An act to amend the several laws concerning the Militia and for the relief of Quakers, Dunk- ards, and other persons conscientiously scrupulous ot bearincj firms."
Ordered, that the Clerk carrj- the said bill to the Council and request their concurrence.
The bill for levying and collecting a tax on land was read a third time.
Resolved, that the said bill do pass and that the title be "An act for levying and collecting a tax on land."
Ordered, that the Clerk do carry the said bill to the Council and request their concurrence.
A message from the Council, by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: The Council have concurred with this House in the bill for the relief of the Sheriff of Randolph county, with sundrj' amendments to which they request the concurrence of this House;" and then he withdrew.
The House then proceeded to consider the amendments of the Council to the said bill and the same was taken up and read as follows: "A bill for the relief of the sheriffs of Randolph county and St. Clair."
"Whereas, the sheriff's of Randolph and St. Clair counties was unable to finish their business in the counties of Gallatin, Johnson and Madison in con- sequence of their being now separated from the counties of Randolph and St. Clair, and in consequence of the inauspicious state of our aff'airs m i ela- tion to the savages which called them, as well as a great number of the peo- ple, to the defense of our frontiers; and whereas, by the divi:?iou of the counties of Randolph and St. Clair, the said sheriffs are not, by law, author- zed to make their collections in those counties.
"Be it enacted by the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Illinois Territory, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that the said sheriffs of Randolph and St. Clair counties shall have a right to finish their business and shall be allowed the further time of six months to make their collections and settle up their accounts in the same manner pre- cisely as if no division of the counties of Randolph and St. Clair had taken place. This act to be in force from the passage thereof."
Mr. Wilson then moved to strike out the word "county" in the title of the bill between the words "Randolph" and "St. Clair," and to amend the amendment of the Council by inserting the word "counties" after the word "St. Clair" in the said title.
And on the question being put thereon the said motion was unanimously concurred in.
The question was then put on concurring with the Council in the other sev- eral amendments to the bill, and passed unanimously in the atnrmative.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof and request their concur- rence to the said amendment made by this House to the amendment of the Council.
The House, according to order, resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill to regulate the General Court, and after some time spent therein the committee rose and Mr. Short reported that the committee oi the whole have had the said bill under their consideration and had made con- siderable amendments thereto, which he delivered in at the clerk's table, where the same was read, as follows:
"An act coacerning the General Court. Section 1. Be it enacted by the Legislative Council and House of Representatives, and it is hereby enacted
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by the authority of same, that the General Court shall hereafter be jroverned and regulated by the law of the Indiana Territory, approved ^September 17th, in 1S07, except so far as the said law may be repufjnant to this enactment hereinafter made.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the j^eneral court shall hold three sessions annually at Kaskaskia, on the fourth Mondays of April, xVuj^ust and December, yearly, and every year at each of which sessions the said court shall go through with all the business depending before them .
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the said
general court shall not, hereafter, take jurisdiction of any sum under five undred dollars.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, thaf in all cases and upon all points that shall be hereafter adjudicated by the said ereneral court each judge thereof shall separately make a plain, but full, statement of the case or points decided, which statement with his opinion thereon, shall be by him reduced to writing and be recorded by the clerk in a record book to be provided for that purpose and for the convenience of recurring to their opinion it shall be the duty of the clerk to annex thereto, at the expiration of each term, an alphabetical list of the cases decided.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that nothing in this law contained shall be construed to effect any suit now depending in the General Court, either at Cahokia or at Kaskaskia, but all those so depending shall be tried and finally disposed [of] off as they would have been had this law never passed.
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all and every law within the purview of this act shall be and the same is hereby repealed and that this act shall commence and be in force from the passage thereof."
And on the question being put on agreeing to the said amendment it passed in the affirmative.
The said bill as amended was then ordered to be engrossed, and after en- grossment was read a third time.
Resolved that the said bill do pass and that the title be, "An act concerning the general court."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
The bill V'3sting the judges of the general court with chancery powers was read the first time, and, the rule of the House being dispensed with, the said bill was read a second time and committed to a committee of the whole House on this day,
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their secretary.
"Mr. Speaker: The Council have concurred in the amendment made by this House to the amendments of the Council to the bill for the relief of the sheriffs of Randolph and St. Clair counties; the Council have also concurred in the bill from this House entitled, 'An act to amend an act entitled. An [act I regulating the practice in the general court and courts of common pleas, and for other purposes,' with sundry amendments, to which they request he concurrence of this House," and then he withdrew.
Ordered that the said biH- with the amendments lie on the table until tomor- row.
On the motion of Mr. Short, and seconded, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill vesting the judges of the general court with chancery powers, and, after some time spent therein, the committee rose, and Mr. Short reported that the committee have had the said bill under consideration and made sundry amendments thereto, which he delivered in at the Clerk's table where the same was read as follows:
Strike out the nineteenth section and insert in lieu thereof the following: "That a clerk to the said court shall be appointed by the acting Governor of the Territory, who shall give bond, with security to be approved b}' said
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"Governor, in the penalty of one thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful performance of such duties as are required, or hereafter niay be required of him, which bond shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of the Territory.'
"Add to the twentieth section the followinof words: ''Provided, hoirever, that no injunction to stay proceedinpfs at law shall be granted after thirty days next succeeding the end of the term at which the judgment sought to be enjoined shall be rendered.'
*'Strike out the words 'two hundred dollars' in the twenty-seventh section and insert in lieu thereof 'fifty dollars.'
"Add to the end of the first section the following words, 'which said court shall be called and styled the general court of chancery.' "
And on the question being put on agreeing to the said amendment it passed unanimously in the affirmative.
The said bill was then ordered [engrossed] and was read a third time.
Resolved, that the said bill do pass and that the title be, "An act giving [the] to the judges of the general court chancery powers."
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof and request their concur- rence to the said amendments.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morrow morning 10 o'clock.
Tuesday, December 15th. 1812. « ' .
The House of Representatives met..
Mr. Wilson asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill concerning proceed- ings in civil cases; also a bill concerning frauds, which were received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time today.
^ Mr. Trammell asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill regulating elec- tions, which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow.
The House then proceeded to consider the amendment of the Council to the bill, to amend the act entitled, "An act regulating the practice in the general <}0urt and courts of common pleas, and for other purposes," and the same being read at the Clerk's table, was, on the question being put thereon, con- curred in.
Ordered that the Clerk inform the Council thereof.
A message from the Council, by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: — The Council have rejected the bill from this House con- •cerning courts of common pleas and fixing the times of holding terms in the several counties. They have passed a bill regulating the courts of common pleas and fixing the time of holding terms in the several counties to which they request the concurrence of this House;" and then he withdrew.
^ The bill from the Council regulating courts of common pleas and fixing the time of holding terms in the several counties, was read the first time, and on motion, was ordered to be engrossed and read a second time today.
The bill concerning frauds was read the second time, and, on motion, ordered to be committed to a Committee of the Whole House today.
The House, according to order, resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill concerning frauds, and after some time spent therein the committee rose and the Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Short reported that the committee of the whole have had the said bill under consideration and have gone through the same without amendment.
On motion, ordered that said bill be engrossed and read a third time to- morrow.
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A messag'e from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary: "Mr. Speaker: — The Council have concurred in the bill from this Hou=e for the relief of Benjaniiii Stephenson, and for other purposes, with an amendment to which they request the concurrence of this House;" and then he withdrew.
The House then proceeded to consider the amendment made by the Council to the said bill, and the same bein;^ taken up and read at the Clerk's table, was as follows: "Strike out of the second section the followinj^ words, 'and be it further enacted that the Briprade Inspector shall, from and after the first day of January next, be entitled to receive for his services two dollars per day while in service as Brig-ade Inspector, to be paid annually out of any money in the Territorial treasury not otherwise appropriated, upon a certifi- cate from the Brigadier General."
A motion was made by ]\Ir. Oglesby and seconded to concur with the Coun- cil in the said amendment, and the question being put thereon it passed in the negative. The main question was then put, "Shall the House concur with the Council in the said amendment?" which question was decided in the negative.
Ordered that the Clerk inform the Council thereof.
The bill concerning proceedings in civil cases was read a second time and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time tomorrow.
The engrossed bill from the Council regulating the courts of common pleas and fixing the time for holding the terms in [the] several counties was read a second time and ordered to be read a third time tomorrow.
A message from the Council, by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: — The Council insist on their amendment to the bill for the relief of Benjamin Stephenson, and for other purposes, which has been dis- agreed to by this House and ask a conference on the subject matter thereof."
The House proceeded to consider the said message from the Council upon the subject matter of the said amendment.
Whereupon, resolved that this House doth insist on their disagreement ta the amendment aforesaid and agree to the conference asked by the Council and the subject matter thereof and appoint Mr. Wilson manager at the said conference on their part.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
A message from the Council, by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: — The Council adhere to their amendment to the bill for the relief of Benjamin Stephenson and for other purposes, and have appointed Mr. Ferguson manager of the conference on the subject matter thereof, on their part," and then he withdrew.
Mr. Wilson then offered the following resolution:
Resolved by the Legislative Council and House of Representatives that both Houses will on to-morrow proceed to reconsider the enrolled bill to repeal part of certain laws and for other purposes,
And on the question being put thereon, it passed in the affirmative.
Ordered that the clerk carry said resolution to the Council and request their concurrence.
And then the House adjourned until to-morrow morning, 10 o'clock.
Wednesday, December 16th, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
_ Mr. Wilson asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill to amend an act en- titled, "An act regulating grist mills and millers, and for other purposes,"
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which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time to-day.
The bill to rej^ulate elections was read a second time.
A motion was made by Mr. Op^lesby to fill the blanks therein with the words: "First Thursday in October," which motion was on the question thereon bein^,' put passed in the negative.
Mr. Wilson then moved to fill the blanks in the said bill with the words: "First Thursday in September," which motion was on the question being put thereon a^^reed to.
Ordered that the said bill be eni^rossed, and read a third time to-day.
The engrossed bill concerning frauds was read the third time.
The question was then put, "Shall the bill pass?" Resolved in the affirm- ative.
The yeas and nays being demanded by the House.
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
John Grammar, Jacob Short, Philip Trammell and Alexander Wilson.
[Yeas] 4.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Joshua Oglesby.
[Nays] 1.
Besolved, that the title of the bill be:
"An act concerning frauds."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the-Council and desire their concurrence.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: — The Council have concurred with this House in the amendments to the bill vesting the Judges of the Federal Court with chan- cery powers, with an amendment, to-wit: Strike out the word "general" inthe last line of the first section, to which they desire the concurrence of this House. The Council have rejected the bill entitled, "An act to amend the several laws concerning the militia and for the relief of Quakers, Dun- kards and other religious persons, conscientiously scrupulous of bearing arms." And then he withdrew.
_ The engrossed bill concerning proceedings in civil cases was read the third time.
Resolved that the said bill do pass and that the title be "An act concern- ing proceedings in civil cases."
Ordered that the clerk carry the same to the Council and desire their con- currence.
_ The engrossed bill regulating the Courts of Common Pleas and fixing the time of holding terms in the several counties, was read the third time.
Resolved that the said bill do pass and that the title be "An act regulating the Courts of Common Pleas and fixing the time of holding terms in the several counties."
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
The House then proceeded to consider the amendment of the Council to the amendment of this House to the bill entitled, "An act vesting the Judges of the General Court with Chancerj^ powers."
And the same being read was, on the question being put thereon, con- curred in.
Ordered that the clerk acquaint the Council therewith.
The engrossed bill regulating elections was read the third time.
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Resolved, that the said bill do pass, and that the title be, "An act reprulat- ing elections."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
The bill to amend an act entitled "An act rej^rulatinp: j?rist mills and millers and for other purposes," was read a second time and was ordered to be com- mitted to a Committee of the Whole House on tomorrow.
Mr. Short asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill vesting the Courts of Common Pleas with power to try errors of Justices of the Peace which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time to- morrow.
The Speaker, who has been absent since Saturday last in consequence of indisposition, now attended and took his seat.
Mr. Short asked and obtained leave to introduce a memorial and resolution to Congress, which was received and read and ordered to be laid over until tomorrow for further consideration.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morning 10 o'clock.
Thursday, December 17th, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
The House [of] resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole according to the order of the day on the bill to amend the act entitled, "An act regulating grist mills and millers and for other purposes," and atter some time spent therein, the Speaker resumed the chair and Mr. Grammar reported that the -committee have had the said bill under consideration and agreed to report the same without amendment.
Ordered that the said bill be engrossed and read a third time today.
. The bill vesting the Court of Common Pleas with power to try errors of Justices of the Peace was read a second time and ordered to be committed to a committee of the Whole House on today.
The House then, according to order, resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on the said bill and after some time spent therein, the Speaker re- sumed the chair and Mr. Jones reported that the Committee of the Whole had gone through the said bill and had come to [the] following resolution thereon, viz.:
"Resolved that the bill ought not to pass," and on the question being put on agreeing to the report of the committee it was resolved in the affirmative.
And so the said bill was rejected.
The memorial and resolution to the Congress of the United States, pre- sented by Mr. Short on yesterday, was read a second time and committed to a Committee of the Whole House on today.
The House then resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on the said memorial and resolution and after some time spent therein the Speaker re- sumed the chair and Mr. Trammell reported that the committee have agreed to an amendment thereto which were [was] read and concurred in by the House.
Ordered that the said memorial and resolutions be engrossed and read to- morrow.
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee [on] Enrollments, reported that the com- mittee have compared the engrossed with the enrolled bills entitled, **An act for the relief of the Sheriffs of Randolph and St. Clair counties; " and "An act supplemental to an act entitled, "An act regulating the practice in the Gen- eral Court and Courts of Common Pleas and for other purposes," and found the same truly enrolled.
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Mr. Speaker then signed the said enrolled bills.
Ordered, that the Clerk carry the same to the Couucil.
The eiif^rossed bill to amend an act entitled, "An act regulating: ^rist mills and millers and for other purposes," was read the third time.
Resolved, that the said bill do pass and that the title be "An act to amend the act entitled, *An act rej^ulating grist mills and millers and for other pur- poses.' "
Ordered, that the Clerk do carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
Mr. Oglesby asked and obtained leave to bring" in a bill to fix the places in the several counties at which the several courts shall be held and for other purposes, which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Friday, December ISth, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
A message from the Council, by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
**Mr. Speaker: The Legislative Council have passed the bill entitled, 'An act for levying and collecting a tax on land,' with amendments to which they desire the concurrence of this House." And then he withdrew.
The House then proceeded to consider the amendments to. the said bill, and the same be [being] taken up was read as follows: "Amend the second sec- tion by striking out the words 'or confirmation' and insert the words 'and confirmed' in the third line of said section; at the end of the tenth section amend by adding 'and provided also that if the owner of any tract or tracts of land for which the said tax shall be in arrears, or any person for him, shall on the day on which the said land shall be advertised for sale, as above mentioned, tender and deliver to the Sheriff, to be sold that day by him. at the place of sale as above mentioned, goods and chattels sufficient to make the said tax and costs so in arrears, then the Sheriff shall not sell the land or any part thereof, but shall make and levy the said tax in arrears by a public sale of such goods and chattels, rendering the overplus, if any, to the owner of such land or such person for him."
And on the question being put on concurring in the said amendments, it ■was resolved in the affirmative.
Ordered that the Clerk acquaint the Council therewith.
Mr. Oglesby asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill authorizing Courts of Common Pleas to appoint commissioners, which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time today.
_ The House, then according to the order of the day, went into the considera- tion of a memorial to Congress and resolution to the delegate in Congress from this Territory, and the same being taken up, was read as follows:
• Whereas, from the establishment of a land office in the Territory several years ago, a general opinion prevailed that the public land would" shortly thereafter be offered for sale, whereby the great majority of the citizens now residing in the Territory were induced to move into it and settle themselves, hoping that they would htive an opportunity of purchasing the land they oc- cupied before they had made such ameliorations tiiereon as would tempt the competition of avaricious speculators, in which reasonable expectation they have been hitherto disappointed in consequence of the unexampled postpone- ment of the sales owing to causes which are well understood and which it is unnecessary to detail; and.
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Whereas, those good people have made valuable and permanent improve- ments on the land they thus occupied (at the same time that they Ijave risked their lives in defeudiui,'- it at^ainst tiie barbarous savai<es who invaded it , l^ut are now in dau^^er of losinof the whole value of their labor by competition at the sales or by the holders of unlocated claims bein^^ permitted to locate on their improvements;
And, whereas, the far e^reater portion of those unlocated claims are in the hands of a few individuals, who ac«juired them on easy terms, and few of whom were to be found among the brave volunteers whose services have lately saved their country from the ravages of a savage enemy, whilst those meritorious settlers composed the body of those volunteers; and.
Whereas, it is not to be supposed that the United States would wish to avail themselves of the enhanced value of those lands from the labor of otiiers, and it would be manifestly unjust that it should fall into the hands of specu- lators or the holders of unlocated claims;
Therefore, be it resolved by the Legislative Council and House of Repre- sentatives, that our delegate in Congress be requested to use his best exer- tions to endeavor to prevail on Congress to pass a law to authorize actual settlers to locate any unlocated claim on their improvements, and that every person or persons having any unlocated claims may be entitled to locate their claims on unlocated lands that are within the bounds prescribed by the com- missioners and within the settlements, and that such locations shall join some other located lands, but shall not be allowed to interfere with any improve- ment.
And, as Congress has passed a law granting the regular soldiers one quar- ter section of land for their services as regular soldiers, though they are found food and raiment and all other necessary accoutrements of war, ex- clusive of their wages, and the citizens of this territory have to support them- selves and find their arms and ammunition and defend this territory, a? well \ as the regulars, we therefore think that it would not be unjust for Congress j to give each settler in this territory, who have not received a donation of I land, the same quantity of land that the regulars are entitled to, and if this j can not be granted, that they may have the pre-emption right to purchase the j land they have settled on, and if neither of these measures can be obtained 1 that the said settlers shall have the right to sue any purchaser or holder of j unlocated claims who may purchase or appropriate to himself or herself such j improvements, and recover the value thereof, and that the land so purchased j or located by such purchaser or holder of any unlocated claim, shall be held liable for the value of the improvements thereon.
*'Resolved that this resolution be transmitted to our Delegate in Congress by }
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Coun- \
cil." j
And on the question being taken on agreeing to the said memorial and resolution it was unanimously concurred in.
Ordered that the clerk carry the same to the Legislative Council and desire their concurrence.
Mr. Oglesby asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill to alter the fees of Justices of the Peace, which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time today.
Mr. Wilson, the manager appointed on the part of this House to confer with the manager on the part of the Council on the bill entitled, **An act for the relief of Benjamin Stephenson and for other purposes," reported as fol- lows:
"The managers appointed by the Legislative Council and House of Repre- sentatives on the bill for the relief of Benjamin Stephenson and for other pur- poses, beg leave to report that it is deemed expedient by the managers that the amendment proposed by the Legislative Council to the said bill should be concurred in by the House of Representatives, with an amendment, towit: "Strike out the words 'and for other purposes' in the title of the bill.*'
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And on the question being put on agreeing to the said report it was unani- mously agreed to.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof and request their concur- rence in the said amendment.
The bill for fixing the place of holding courts in the several counties was read the second time, and ^Ir. Jones offered an amendment thereto which was read and agreed to and the said bill was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time tomorrow.
A message from the Governor by Mr. Hugh H. Maxwell:
"Mr. Speaker: — I am requested by the Governor to inform this House that he has approved and signed the bill entitled, 'An act for the relief of the sheriffs af Randolph and St. Clair counties,' " and then he withdrew.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: — The Legislative Council have concurred in the amendment to the bill for the relief of Benjamin Stephenson and for other purposes, as proposed by the managers and agreed to by this House," and then he with- drew.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
**Mr. Speaker: — The Council have passed the bill entitled, *Anact concern- ing proceedings in civil case,' " and then he withdrew.
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee of Enrollments, reported that the com- mittee had compared the bills entitled, "An act regulating the Courts of Common Pleas, and fixing the times in the several counties;" "An act vest- ing the Judges of the General Court with Chancery powers," and "An act concerning proceedings in civil cases," and found the same truly enrolled.
Mr. Speaker signed the said enrolled bills.
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bills to the Council.
The bill authorizing the Courts of Common Pleas to appoint County Com- missioners was read the second time and ordered to be read a third time to- morrow.
The bill concerning fees of Justices of the Peace was read the second time and ordered to be committed to a Committee of the Whole House tomorrow.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morning 10 o'clock.
Saturday, December 19, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
The bill to fix the place of holding Courts in the several counties was read the third time.
Resolved that the said bill do pass and that the title be "An act to fix the place of holding Courts in the several counties."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
The House according to the order of the day resolved itself into a Commit- tee of the Whole on the bill to alter the fees of Justices of the Peace and after some time spent therein the Speaker resumed the chair and Mr. Jones reported that the Committee of the whole had come to the following resolu- tion, which was read as follows:
Resolved, That the further consideration of the bill to alter the fees of Justices of the Peace be posponed until the first day of the next session of the Legislature.
And on the question being put on agreeing to the said report it was re- solved in the affirmative.
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Mr. Wilson from the Committee ot Enrollments reported that the commit- tee had waited on the Governor [and presented for his approval] the follow- ing enrolled bills with the followin<,' titles to- wit : "An act concerninpr pro- ceedin<j:s in civil cases," "An act vestinj^ the Judjces of the General (Jourt with Chancery powers," and "An act rei^ulatinfj the Courts of Common Pleas and fixiuo: the time of holdinj^ terms in the several counties."
A messag-e from the Governor by Mr. Hujjh H. Maxwell. I
*'Mr. Speaker: — 1 am directed by the Governor to inform this House that he has approved and signed an enrolled bill entitled, "An act concerning '
proceedings in civil cases." And then he withdrew. i
Ordered that the clerk acquaint the Council therewith. <
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary. '
"Mr. Speaker: — The Governor has informed the Council that he has ap- proved and signed the enrolled bills with the f(jllowing titles: "An act vest- ing the Judges of the General Court with Chancery powers," and "An act regulating the Courts of Common Pleas and fixing the time of holding terms in the several counties." The Council have passed the bill entitled, 'An act concerning the General Court' with amendments to which they request the »
concurrence of this House," and then he withdrew. .'
On motion of Mr Oglesby and seconded, ordered that the bill authorizing the appointment of County Commissioners be committed to a committee of the whole House on Monday next.
The House then proceeded to consider the amendments of the Council to the bill entitled, "An act concerning the General Court," and the same being taken up was read as follows: Amend the second section by striking out the - words "hold" and "sessions" and insert the word "two" in place thereof.
Strike out the words "fourth Mondays in April, August, and December" in the second section and insert the words "first Mondays of May and No- -
vember" in lieu thereof. , j
In place of the fifth section, put the following: j
"Sec. 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid. That hereafter |
there shall be no appeal or writ of error or any proceedings in the nature of |
either to the General Court from any court in this Territory upon any matter j
of fact, but in future the General Court shall take cognizance of mat- j
ters of law only, by writ of error or appeal, neither of which shall issue j
in any case whatever until after final judgment in the Court of Common j
Pleas, and in no case shall there be any appeal from the judgment of a Jus- ] tice of the Peace but that all appeals from the judgment of Justices of the
Peace shall be final in the Courts of Common Pleas." i
In place of the seventh section put the following: i
**Sec. 7. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid. That so much \
of the law of the Indiana Territory establishing Circuit Courts be and the * •
same is hereby repealed." *
And on the question being taken on concurring with the said amendments it was resolved in the affirmative.
Ordered, that the Clerk inform the Council thereof. And then the House adjourned unntil Monday morning next at 10 o'clock.
Monday, December 25th, 1S12.
The House of Representatives met.
The Speaker not being present, Mr. Wilson was chosen Speaker j?ro. tern.
Mr. Short asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill to amend an act entitled "An act to establish and regulate ferries." which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read the second time today.
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The Speaker havino: now attended, re.snmed his cLair.
The Speaker hiid before the Hou<e a letter from tlie Governor covering' a letter from the Governor of the State of Kentucky, which was read as fol- lows:
Kaskaskia, December 21st, 1812. To the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Illinois Ter- ritory [See copy in Council.)
_ Mr. Wilson asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill for tlie appropria- tion of money, which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time today.
Mr. Wilson then moved the following resolution:
*'Resolved, by the Legislative Council and House of Representatives, that it is a duty which this Legislature owes to their constituents to have all the laws of a general nature now in force in the Territory, printed and dis- tributed for the information of the people at large. And, whereas, there is reason to believe that His Excellency, Governor Edwards, would undertake to point out those laws so that they might be printed with least expense to the public, and that he would superintend and contract for the printinor of the same; therefore, be it resolved, that a joint committee be appointed from both Houses to confer with the Governor on the subject and inform the Leg- islature of the result thereof."
And on the question being put on agreeing to the said resolution, it passed in the affirmative.
Ordered that Mr. Wilson be appointed on the part of this House as a com- rnittee pursuant to said resolution, and that the Clerk carry the said resolu- tion to the Council and request their concurrence.
A message from the Council, by Mr. Thomas, their Secr'^tary:
_'*Mr. Speaker: The Governor has returned to the Council the enrolled bill entitled 'An act supplemental to the act entitled ''An act regulating the practice in the General Court and Courts of Common Pleas and for other pur- poses," ' together with reasons of disapprobation;" and then he withdrew.
The said reasons of disapprobation were then taken up and read as fol- lows:
*'To the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of Illinois Ter- ' ritory:
"I return to the Legislarure a bill entitled, 'An act supplemental to ''An act regulating the practice of the General Court and Courts of Common Pleas," ' the second section of which appears to be liable to several serious objections.
"The whole system which has hitherto governed pleadings is entirely pros- trated without any sufficient substitute. In lieu of the former rules, it enacts that rules and regulations shall be prescribed by the several courts to bring causes to issue, whereby the rule in one court maybe entirely ditferent from that of another in cases precisely analogous and the decisions may be- come unstable and fluctuating, producing that uncertainty which hitherto has been the reproach of the law. But more especially the above mentioned sec- tion would, if carried into operation, prevent any execution from being issued or returned, a consequence which I presume must hav5 been over- looked by the Legislature.
NiNiAN Edwards. December 21st, 1812."
Mr, Wilson moved the following resolution, to-wit:
"Resolved, by the Legislative Council and House of Representatives, that a copy of the petition of this L^3gi^lature to the President of the United States on the subject of the atiairs of this Territory, be transmitted to our delegate in Con- gress with a recjuest that he will use his best exertions to pn^mote the ob.ftct of said petition with Congress and with the President of the United States."
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And OQ taking the question on acrreeing to the said resolution, it passed in the uflirmaLive.
Ordered, that the Clerk carry the same to the Council and request their concurrence.
Mr. Short asked and obtained leave to present a petition from Pe^i^y Wright, widow of Captain Tolover Wright, deceased, praying that the Leg- islature may request the General Government to allow the petitioner and her family, consisting of nine infant children, a donation of laud or a pension for their maintenance, in consequence of her said husband having died of a wound which he received in public service under the command of Governor Edwards in his late expedition to the head of Peoria's lake. Which being received and read, Islr. Short offered the following resolution, which was unanimously concurred in:
"Resolved, by the Legislalive Council and House of Representatives, that the Governor of the Territory be requested to forward the petition of Mrs. Peggy Wright to our delegate in Congress with a request to him to endeavor to procure relief of Congress according to the prayer of this petion."
Ordered, that the Clerk carry the said petition and resolution to the Council and request their concurrence.
On motion of Mr. Jones, and seconded,
"Resolved, that this House will now reconsider the enrolled bill entitled, 'An act supplemental to the act regulating the practice in the General Court
and Courts of Common Pleas and for other purposes." ' 1
The House then proceeded to reconsider the said enrolled bill, !
"Resolved, that the second section of the said bill be stricken out and that \
the same be carried to the Legislative Council with a request that they con- i
cur therein." I
Ordered, that the Clerk carry the same to the Council and desire their con- currence.
A message from the Governor, by Mr. Maxwell:
"Mr. Speaker: I am directed by the Governor to lay before the Legis- lature a message in writing;" and then he withdrew.
The said written message was then taken up and read as follows:
"Kaskaskia, Dec. 21, 1812.
"To the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Illinois Ter- ritory:
"Last night I had the honor to receive a letter from the Honorable Wm.
Eustis, Secretary [of] War, dated October 24th, 1812, in which he states that ^
Lieutenant Whitlock, the district paymaster, has funds and instructions for \
paying the Rangers and Militia. This letter is in answer to one I had |
written on the subject, and I now communicate it for the information of ;
yourselves and your constituents." j
Mr. Wilson, who had forgotten to bring with him, from home, at the com- \
meneement of the session [his certificate of election] now presented his certificate thereof, which was found to be in due form.
A message from the Council, by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: The Council have passed the bill entitled,. *An act regu- lating elections,' with amendments to which they request the concurrence ; of this House." *
The House according to order resolved itself into [a] committee of the whole on the bill concerning the appointment of county commissioners, and after sometime spent therein the Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Jones reported that the committee had gone through the said bill with amendments.
Ordered, that the said bill, with amendments, be eugrosed and read a third time tomorrow.
The House then adjourned until half after 4 o'clock this aftrruoon. At half after four o'clock a quorum of members not attending, the House was adjourned until tomorrow morning 10 o'clock.
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Tuesday, Deckmber 22nd, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
The bill for the appropriation of money -was read the second time and ordered to be committed to a Committee of the Whole House on tomorrow.
The bill to amend the [act] entitled, "An act re<?ulatin»' Ferries," was read the second time and ordered to be read the third time tomorrow.
The House then proceeded to consider the amendments of the Council to the bill Regulating Elections, and the same being: read, it was,
Resolved that the House do concur in the said amendments.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary.
*'Mr. Speaker: — The Council have concurred in the resolutions from this House relative to instructing our Delegate in Congress to procure a law to ^ive settlers the right of locating unlocated claims on their improvements, &c. ^ They have reconsidered the 7ch section of the bill entitled, 'An act for levying and collecting a tax on land,' and have resolved to strike out the words 'sutfer the pains or penalties of perjury and' — They have also recon- sidered the 5th section of the bill entitled, 'An act concerning the General Courts,' and have resolved to add the word 'Certioraris' in the first line of the said 5th section t9 which reconsiderations and amendments they desire the concurrence of this House," and then he withdrew.
The House then proceeded to consider the said amendments of the Council, and on the question being put on agreeing to the amendments in the first said bill it was resolved in the atiirmative.
The Speaker asked and obtained leave of absence for an hour and Mr. Short was chosen Speaker ^^ro^em.
The question was then put on agreeing to the second bill and it was re- solved in the atS.rmative.
The yeas and nays being demanded by the House. Those who voted in the affirmative are, John Grammer, William Jones, Philip Trammel!, and Alexander Wilson. [Yeas] 4.
And those who voted in the negative are, Joshua Oglesby. [Nay] 1.
So the said amendments were concurred in.
Ordered that the clerk acquaint the Council therewith.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
*'Mr. Speaker: — The Council haye passed the bill entitled, *An act con- cerning frauds,' with amendments, to which they desire the concurrence of this House. They have also passed the bill to amend the act entitled, *An act regulating grist mills and millers and for other purposes.' "
"They have also concurred with this House in the resolution requesting the Governor to transmit the petition of Peggy Wright to our Delegate in Con- gress," and then he withdrew.
Mr. Trammell asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill concerning juries, which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time today.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
*'Mr. Speaker: — The Council have concurred in the resolution from this House respecting the printing of the laws and have appointed Mr. Biggs on their part a committee of conferrence pursuant to said resolution."
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee of Enrollments, reported that the commit- tee have compared the following enrolled with the euirrossed bills and found them truly enrolled, to- wit: "An act for levying and collecting a tax on land," "An act concerning the General Court," and "An act for the relief of Benjamin Stephenson."
Mr. Speaker then signed the said enrolled bills.
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Ordered that the clerk carry the same to the Council.
Mr. Oj^lesby asked and obtained leave to brinp: in a bill concerninf^ fines and forfeitures which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
'*Mr. Speaker: — The Council have passed the bill entitled, 'An act fixinff the places of holdinj^: Courts in the several counties,' with amendments to which they desire the concurrence of this House," and then he withdrew.
The House then proceeded to consider the said amendments, and the same beeing taken up were read as follows: "In the 2Sth line of the 3d section, after the word 'place,' insert the following: '1st. Except Johnson [county] which said Commissioners shall be bound to find the centre of said county as near as possible and not extend more than three miles from said center for situation.' '2nd. and for the county of vSt. Clair as near the center as maybe consistent to the population of the inhabitants thereof.' "
Mr. Grammar offered the followingamendment which was agreed to, to-wit: "Add to the end of the first amendment the following: "Provided that an eligible situation for a couuty seat can be found within the distance aforesaid, if not, then the nearest eligible place to the center as ascertained.' "
And on the question being put on agreeing to the said amendments, as amended, it was resolved in the afiirmative.
Ordered that the Clerk inform the Council thereof and desire their concur- rence.
The bill concerning Jurors was read the second time and ordered to be en- grossed and read a third time tomorrow.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morning 9 o'clock.
Wednesday, December 23d, 1812. The House of Representatives met.
The Bill to amend an act entitled "An act to establish and regulate Fer- ries," was read the third time.
Resolved, that the said Bill do pass and that the title be, "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to establish and regulate Ferries.' "
Ordered that the clerk carry the sd. Bill to the Council and desire their con- currence.
The House then proceeded to consider the amendments of the Council to the Bill entitled "An act concerning frauds," to-wit: "Strike out the 5th section and add to the 11th line of the 3d. section the words, ^To the best of their knowledge.' "
And on the question being put on concurring with the Council to the said amendments it was resolved in the affirmative.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
The Bill concerning fines and forfeitures was read a second time and ord- ered to be read a third time today.
The Bill concerning Juries was read a third time.
Resolved that the said Bill do pass and that the title be, "An act concern- ing Juries."
Ordered that the clerk do carry the said Bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
Mr. Wilson from the joint committee appointed to confer with the Governor pursuant to the resolution of both Houses, on Monday last, relative to print- ing the laws reported that the Committee have, according to order, performed that service and received for answer from the Governor that it would give him pleasure to serve the Legislature and the Territory in any manner iu his power. That he will if possible execute their wishes in relatiou to the subject of the resolution of the Legislature, provided nothing more eligible occurs to the Legislature.
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A messaj^e from the Council by Mr. Thomas their Sec't'\\
"Mr. Speaker. The Council disaLrree to tlie amendment of this House to the amendment of the Council to tiie Kill entitled, 'An act fixinf^ the place of holdinpf Courts in the several Counties,' " and then he withdrew.
A messaj^-e from the Lej^islative Council by Mr. Thonias their Secretary.
"]\Ir. Speaker: The Council have passed the Bill entitled 'x\u act concerning Juries,' " and then he withdrew.
Mr. Qoflesby asked and obtained leave to brinp: in a Bill "concerning the Ancient records in this Territory," which was reed, and read the tirst lime and ordered to be read a second time today.
The House, accordinsc to the order of the day, resolved itself into a com- mittee f>t the whole on the Bill for the appropriation of money and after some time spent therein the Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Jones reported that the Comndttee have had the said Bill under their consideration and made sundry amendments thereto which he delivered in at the clerk's table where the same were read and concurred in by the House.
The said Bill was then read the third time.
Kesolved that the said Bill do pass and that the title be, "An act makino: appropriation of money for the ensuinsf year and for other purposes."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said Bill to the Legislative Council and desire their concurrence.
A message from the Governor by Mr. Hugh H. Maxwell:
'•Mr. Speaker: — I am directed by the- Governor to inform this House that he has approved and signed an act entitled, 'An act for levying and collect- ing a tax on land," also an act entitled 'An act for the relief of Benjamin Stephenson'," and then he withdrew.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
A message from the Council bj^ Mr. Thomas, their secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: — The council have passed the bill entitled, 'An act to amend the act to regulate and establish ferries', with amendments to which tiiey de- sire the concurrence of this House;" and then he withdrew.
The House then proceeded to consider the said amendments of the Council to the said bill and, the same being taken up and read, was, on the question being put, concurred in by the House.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
The House tiien proceeded to consider the amendments of the Council to the bill entitled, "An act to fix the place of holding courts in the several counties," and on the question being put on receeding from the amentlment made by this House to the amendments of the Council it was resolved in the affirmative. The question was then put on agreeing to the amendments of the Council, and resolved in the atlirma^ive.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
Mr. Wilson asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill concerning seals to process which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time today.
The bill authorizing the appointment of county commissioners was, after being considerably amended and engrossed, read a third time.
Resolved that the said bill do p^iss and that the title be, "An act authoriz- ing the appointment of county commissioners and for other purposes.""
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: — The Council have disagreed to reconsider tlie enrolled bill entitled, 'An act supplemental to an act entitled, Au act regulating the
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practice in the g-eneral court and courts of common pleas and for other pur- poses,' and have passed a bill with the same title to which they desire the concurrence of this House;" and then he withdrew.
Mr. Wilson asked and obtained leave to bring: in a bill to repeal the act en- titled, "An act to pre>vent unlawful f^aminpr," which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read the second time tomorrow.
The bill from the Council entitled, "An act supplemental to an act entitled, *an act regulating the practice in the general court and courts of common pleas, and for other purposes," was read the first time and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow.
The bill concerning the "ancient records in this territory was read the sec- ond time and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time tomorrow.
The bill concerning fines and forfeitures was read the third time.
Resolved that the said bill do pass and that the title be, "An act concern- ing fines and forfeitures."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
The bill concerning seals to process was read the second time, and ordered to be read a third time tomorrow.
Mr. Wilson asked and obtained leave to present a memorial and sundry- resolutions to our delegate in Congress, which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a second time tomorrow.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morning, 10 o'clock.
Thursday, December 24th, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
Mr. Wilson asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill for printing the laws of this Territory, which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time today.
The bill to repeal the act entitled, "An act to prevent unlawful gaming,'^ was read the second time and ordered to be read the third time today.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: — The Council have passed the bill entitled, 'An act con- cerning fines and forfeitures'," and then he withdrew.
The bill entitled, "An act supplemental to an act to regulate the practice in the general court and courts of common pleas and for other purposes,'* was read the second time and ordered to be read a third time today.
• On motion of Mr. Trammell and seconded.
Resolved that the bill for the safe keeping of the ancient records and papers in this Territory be committed to a committee of the whole House on this day.
The bill concerning seals to law process was read the third time.
Resolved that the said bill do pass and that the title be, "An act concern- ing seals to law process."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
The House proceeded to consider the following address and Resolutions which was read as follows, to-wit:
"Whereas the sale of public lands will ere long be directed by the Presi- dent of the United States, and
"Whereas the Legislature of this Territory will avail itself of its legitimate right of taxing all lands sold, unless a composition is entered into by this
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Territory and the United States, relative thereto, and which in time may place tiie people of the Illinois Territory on a similar tooting with the people of their sister Territory (now the State of Ohio.)
^ "By the act of Confrress of the 30th of April, 1802, it will Vje seen that propo- sitions were made to the people of the State of Ohio which induced the Con- vention to waive the rif,'ht of the state to tax any land sold by the United States for five years from and after the day of sale; on condition Camong others) that one townshio of land inclu<linir the Saline on the Sciota river and two sections ineiudinj^ the Saline of the Muskinc^um should be conveyed to and become the property of the State.
"And Whereas, this Territory has and will have similar equivalent to oiifer to the General Government for the fee of one township, includinj^ the Saline on the Saline creek, in this Territory. Therefore, be it
"Resolved by the Leprislative Council and House of Representatives, that the Let^islature of this Territory in behalf of the people of the said Territory v^ill on their part conform to and be bound by propositions similar to those contained in the aforesaid act; and which said propositions when acceeded to shall be taken and held as a compact irrevocable between the United States and the people of this Territory.
_ "Resolved that our Delegate to Congress be requested to procure a resolu- tion declaratory of the intention of Congress on this subject, and that he use his exertions to obtain concessions similar in all respects to those contained in the act of Congress within mentioned.
"Resolved that our said Delegate endeavor to procure instructions from the Secretary of the Treasury authorizing the designation of the College township, reserved to the people of this Territory, by the ordinance and act of 1804.
_ "And Whereas labor in this Territory is abundant and laborers, at this time extremely scarce, so much so that the lessees, or others, engaged in making salt at the Saline near Shawneetown, can progress only on a small scale.
"Resolved, therefore, that our Delegate be requested to use his exertions to procure a law authorizing the introduction of Negroes into the reserved tract called the Saline on the Saline creek, from the State of Kentucky, or elsewhere, to be employed within the said tract for any term not exceeding three years, at the expiration of which said term, the master of such Negroes shall be at liberty to re-conduct the said Negro slave or slaves to any state or territory where slavery is tolerated, any act to the contrary notwithstanding.
"And if the foregoing be not granted, be it
"Resolved that our Delegate in Congress use his best endeavors to obtain an appropriation from the General Government to open a road from Shaw- neetown on the Ohio river to the Saline and from thence, the most direct way, to Kaskaskia, and that some suitable person be appointed to superin- tend the opening of the said road.
"Resolved, that the foregoing resolutions be signed by the Speaker of the House of Represelitatives and the President of the Legislative Council and be by them transmitted to our Delegate in Congress.
"And on the question being put on agreeing to the said Resolutions it was resolved in the alSrmative."
Ordered that the clerk carry the same to the Council and desire their con- currence.
The House according to the order of the day Resolved itself into [a] com- mittee of the whole on the bill for the safe keeping of the ancient re».-onls in this Territory and after some time spent therein the Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Jones reported that the committee of the whole have had ihe said bill under their consideration and had agreed to some amendments there- in.^ And on the question being put, on agreeing thereto, it passed m the affirmative and the said bill was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time to-day.
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The bill for printinpr the laws was read a second time and ordered to be coraniiited to a Committee of the Whole on this day.
The House then accordin^^dy resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on the said bill, and, after s«^me time spent therein, the Speaker resumed the chair and Mr. Jones reported the Ijill without amendments.
Ordered that the said bill be enj^rossed and read a third time today.
The bill to repeal the act to prevent unlawful jraminf^ was read a third time.
Resolved that the said bill do pass and that the title be, "An act to repeal the act to prevent unlawful gamins?-."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
The bill entitled, "An act supplemental to an act entitled 'an act reii^ulatinf? the practice in the General Court and Courts of Common Pleas and tor other purposes, '" was read the third time.
Resolved that the said bill do pass.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
The bill for the safe keeping of the ancient records was read the third time.
Resolved that the said bill do pass and that the title be, "xVn act for the safe keepinc^ of the ancient records in this Territory."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
A messaore from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
_*'Mr. Speaker: — The Council have passed the bill entitled, 'An act author- izing the appointment of County Commissioners and for other purposes,' with amendments to which they desire the concurrence of this Houae,'' and then he withdrew.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
^ "Mr. Speaker: —The Council have concurred with this House in the memo- rial and resolutions to our Delegate in Congress," and then he withdrew.
On motion of Mr. Wilson and seconded.
Resolved, that tbe journals of the Legislature of the Illinois Territory for the year 1812 be deposited with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Randolph county for safe keeping.
The House then proceeded to consider the amendments of the Council to the bill entitled, "An act authorizing the appointment of County Commis- sioners," and the same being read was, on the question being put thereon, concurred in.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: — The Council have passed the bill entitled. 'An act to re- peal the act to prevent unlawful gaming;' and the bill entitled, 'An act for the safe keeping of the ancient records and papers in this Territory.' They have also passed the bill entitled, 'An act for the appropriation of .money for the ensuing year and for other purposes,' with amendments to which they desire the concurrence of this House," and then he withdrew.
The House then proceeded to consider the said amendments to the said bill, and the same being taken up, was read as follows: '"Ist. Strike out the words 'three dollars' in the first and second sums allowed to members of the Legislative Council and House of Representatives and insert two dollars in lieu thereof.' "2d. Strike out 'four dollars for the Secretary of the Legisla- tive Council and House of Representatives' and insert 'three dollars' in lieu thereof. "3d. Strike out 'three dollars' for the enrolling and engi'ossing clerk to both Houses and 'three dollars' to the doorkeeper to both Houses and insert 'two dollars* in lieu thereof."
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And on the (jucstion beinn; put on aj:,'reeinj^ to the said ameudment.s it was resolved in the allinnative.
Ordered that the clerk inform the (Council thereof.
Mr. Trammel} asked and obtained leave to brin^j in a bill supplemental to the several laws coneerninp: the Militia which was received and read the first and second time and ordered to be read a third time today.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas their Sec't'y:
I "Mr. Speaker: The Council have passed the Bill entitled, 'An act con- jceruing- seals to law process,' " and then he withdrew.
i Mr. Wilson from the Committee of Enrollments reported that the Commit- tee have compared the enrolled bills, with the following titles, with the en- grossed copies and iiud them truly enrolled to-wit: "An act concerning frauds," "An act to amend an act entitled, 'An act regulating Grist Mills I and Millers and for other purposes.' " "An act to fix the places of holding '. Courts in the several counties," and "An act concerning Jurors."
j Mr. Speaker signed the said enrolled Bills.
I Ordered that the clerk carry the same to the Council.
■ The Bill for printing the laws was read the third time.
Resolved that the said Bill do pass and that the title be, "An act for print- ing the laws of this Territory."
j Ordered that the clerk carry the said Bill to the Council and desire their : concurrence.
I The Bill supplemental to the several laws concerning the Militia was read I the third time.
I Resolved that the said Bill do pass and that the title be, "An act supple- I mental to the several laws concerning the Militia."
; Ordered that the clerk carry the said Bill to the Council and desire their I concurrence.
I And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morning 10 o'clock.
i Friday, December 25th, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
_Mr. Wilson from the Committee of Enrolled Bills reported that the Com- rnittee have presented to the Governor sundry enrolled Bills for his approba- tion with the following titles, to-wit: "An act to amend 'An act regulating Grist Mills and Millers and for other purposes.'" "An act concerning frauds." "An act concerning Jurors," and "An act to fix the places of holding Courts in the several Counties."
A message from the Governor by Mr. Maxwell.
"Mr. Speaker: — I am directed by the Governor to inform this House that he has approved and signed sundry enrolled bills with the following titles, to- wit: 'An act to amend an act regulating grist mills and millers and for other purposes', 'An act concerning frauds', 'An act concerning jurors', and 'An act to fix the place of holding courts in the several counties'," and then he withdrew.
Mr. Wilson asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill fixing the salaries of certain public officers for one year, which was received and read the lirst time and ordered to be read a second time today.
On motion of Mr. Trammell,
The bill was read a second time, and ordered to be committed to a commit- tee of the whole house on this day.
The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole on said bill and after some time spent therein the committee rose and Mr. Speaker re- sumed the chair, and Mr. Short reported that the committee have had the said bill under their consideration and have tilled the blanks therein.
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And on the rjuestion being put on agreeing to the report of the f-ommittee it>f)assed in the aiUrmative
On motion and seconded,
The rule of the House being dispensed with the said bill was then read the third time.
Resolved that the said bill do pass and that the title be, "An act fixing the salaries of certain public officers for one year."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
Mr. Wilson moved the following resolution:
Resolved, that so much of the resolution that deposits the journals of the Legislature of the Illinois Territory with the clerk of the court of common pleas of Randolph county shall be dissolved (?) and that they be deposited with the Secretary of the Territory to be by him safely kept.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Sec't'y:
"Mr. Speaker: — Tlie Council have passed the bills with the following titles^ to-wit: *An act supplemental to the several laws concernine the Militia,' 'An act for printing the laws,' and 'An act fixing the salaries of certain offi- cers and for other purposes'," and then he withdrew.
Mr. Wilson then offered the following resolution, which was concurred in:
Resolved that a joint committee be appointed by the Legislative Council and House of Representatives to wait on the Governor of this Territory and inform him that the Legislature have now finished the business now before them, and if consistent with his views that they are desirous to adjourn until the second Monday in November next, and that if he has any further com- munications to make to the Legislature at the present session that he will be pleased to make the same as early as possible.
Ordered that the clerk carry the said resolution to the Council and desire [their] concurrence.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Sec't'y;
"Mr. Speaker: — The Legislative Council have concurred in the resolution for adjournment and have appointed Mr. Talbott, on their part, to join such Com. on the part of this house to wait on the Governor."
Ordered that Mr. Oglesby be appointed on the part of this house, to join the member appointed by the Council, and wait on the Gov. pursuant to said resolution.
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills, reported that the com- mittee have examined and compared the enrolled bills with the engrossed with the following titles," to-wit: "An act authorizing the appointment of county commissioners and for other purposes," and "An act regulating elec- tions" and also certain resolutions with memorials to our delegate in Con- gress.
Mr. Speaker then signed the said bills and resolutions.
Ordered that the clerk then carry the said bills to the Council.
Mr. Wilson reported that the committee have presented to the Gov. for his approbation the last mentioned bills.
A message from the Governor by Mr. Maxwell:
"Mr. Speaker:— I am directed by the Gov. to inform this House that he has approved and signed two enrolled bills with the following titles, to-wit: 'An act authorizing the appointment of county commissioners and for other pur- poses,' and 'An act regulating elections;' " and then he withdrew.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills, reported the following truly enrolled, to- wit : "An act fixing the salaries of certain public ofiicers for one year," "An act supplemental to the several laws conceruiuir the militia," "An act supplemental to an act regulating the practice in the Gen-
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eral Court and Courts of Common Pleas, and for other purposes," **An act to establish and regulate ferries," "An act concernintr fines and forfeitures," J'An act for the removal and safe keepinijf of the ancient records and papers in this Territory'" "An act concerning the General Court," and "An act to repeal an act to prevent unlawful gaming."
Mr. Speaker then signed the said enrolled bills.
Ordered that the clerk carry the same to the Council.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morning, 0 o'clock.
Saturday, December 26th, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
A message from the Council by Mr, Thomas, their Sec't'y:
"Mr. Speaker: — The Council have passed a bill entitled, 'An act to repeal part of an act entitled, An act regulating the fees of certain officers.' ' and also 'An act supplemental to an act entitled. An act to fix the places of hold- ing courts in the several counties,' to which they desire the concurrence of this House," and then he withdrew.
The House then proceeded to consider the said bill entitled, "An act to re- peal part of an act entitled, 'An act regulating the fees of certain officers.' " and the same being taken up and read the first time. The question was then put, "Shall the bill be read a second time?" it was resolved in the negative.
So the bill was rejected.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
The bill entitled "An act supplemental to an act to fix the places of hold- ing courts in the several counties," was read the first time, and the rule of the House being dispensed with the said bill was read a second and a third time.
Resolved that the bill do pass. •
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee of Enrolled bills reported that the Com- mittee have presented to the Governor for his approbation the following bills, to-wit: "An act supplemental to the several laws concerning the militia," "An act supplemental to an act regulating the practice in the Gen- eral Court and Courts of Common Pleas and for other purposes," "An act to amend an act entitled, 'An act to establish and regulate ferries,' " "An act concerning tines and forfeitures," "An act for the removal and safe keeping of the ancient records and papers in this Territory," "An act concerning: the General Court," "An act to repeal an act to prevent unlawful gaming."
Mr. Wilson also reported that the Committee have compared the engrossed with the enrolled bills entitled, "An act making appropriations of money for the ensuing year," and "An act for printing the laws of this Territory," and found the same truly enrolled.
Ord. clerk carry sd. bills to the council.
A message from the Gov. by Mr. Maxwell:
"Mr. Speaker: — I am directed by the Governor to inform this House that he has approved several enrolled bills with the following titles, to-wit: 'An act entitled, an act to establish and regulate ferries,' 'An act supplemental to the several laws concerning the militia,' 'An act supplemental to an act regulating the practice in the General Court and Courts of Common Pleas and for other purposes,' 'An act for the removal and sate keeping of the ancient records and papers in this Territory,' 'An act concerning the General Court,' 'An act concerning fines and forfeitures.' 'An act to repeal an act to prevent unlawful gaming'," and then he withdrew.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council.
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Mr. Trammell asked and obtained leave to brin^' in a bill to amend the Militia law of this Territory whieli was reed, anrl read the first time, and the rules of the House bt'iu<^ dispensed with the said bill was read a second and a third time.
Resolved that the said bill do pass and that the title be, "An act to amend ithe Militia law of this Territory."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
jMr. Trararaell asked and obtained leave to brin^,' in a bill concerning? the clerks' fees in the Court of <Jhancery and .for other purposes which was reed, and read the first time and the rule of the House beinj? dispensed with the said bill was read a second and a third time.
Resolved that the said bill do pass and that the title be, "An act concern- ing" the clerk's fees in the Court of Chancery and for other purposes."
Ordered that the <derk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
Mr. Trammell asked and obtained leave to brinj? in abill supplemental to an act entitled, "An act concerning the General Court," which was received and read the first time and the rule of the House being dispensed with the said bill was read the second and a third time.
Resolved that the said bill do pass and that the title be, "An act supple- mental to the act entitled, 'an act concerning the General Court.' "
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their concurrence.
A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker: The Council have passed the following bills to-wit: "An act concerning the clerk's fees in the Court of Chancery and for other pur- poses," "An act supplemental to the act entitled, 'An act concerning the General Court,' " "An act to amend the Militia law of this Territory," and then he withdrew.
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee of Enrollments, reported that they have compared the following enrolled bills with the engrossed and find them truly enrolled, to-wit: "An act supplemental to an act entitled, 'An act to fix the places of Courts in the several Counties,' " "An act supplemental to the act entitled 'An act concerning the General Court.' " "An act concerning the clerk's fees in the Court of Cliancery and for other purposes," ''An act to amend the Militia law in this Territory."
Mr. Speaker then- signed said bills.
Ordered, that the clerk carry the same to the Council.
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee of Enrollments, reported that the commit- tee have presented to the Governor for ins approbation sundry enrolled bills with the following titles, to-wit: , 'An act to amend the Militia law of this Territory," "An act making appropriation of money for the ensuing year," "An act for printing the laws of this Territory," "An act supplemental to the act entitled, 'An act to tix the place of holding Courts in the several coun- ties,'" "—n act supplemental to an act entitled, 'An act concerning the General Court,' " "An act concerning the clerk's fees in the Court of Chan- cery and for other purposes," "An act fixing the salaries of certain public oflicers for one year."
A message from the Governor, by Mr, Maxwell.
"Mr. Speaker. I am directed by the Governor to inform this House that he has approved and signed sundry enrolled bills with the following titles, to- wit: "An act tlxing the salaries of certain public oiiicers for one year," **An act supplemental to an act entitled, 'An act concerning the general court,' " "An act :5iipplemeutal to an act entitled. 'An act to lix the place of holding courts in the several counties,' " •"Anact for printing the !:iws of this Territory," "An act making appropriations of moue3" for the ensuing year
125 V2. 4
and for other purposes," "An act to amend the militia law of this Terri- tory," "An act concerning the clerk's fees in the court of chancery and for other purposes."
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
The LejGrislature having now finished the business before them, on motion, it was resolved that the Governor be informed thereof.
The members of the Lecrisiative Council accompanied by their President and the members of the House of Representatives, accompanied by their Speaker, being assembled in the chamber of the House of Representatives, the Governor of the Territory in person then prorogued the Legislature in the following words:
"Gentlemen of the Legislative Council and
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives:
By virtue of the powers vested in the Governor of this Territory I do now prorogue the Legislature till the second Monday in November next.
[Signed.] Ninian Edwards.
Attest: Wm. C. Greenup, Clerk H. R.
December 26th, 1812."
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INDEX TO TERRITORIAL RECORD.
Page,
Circuit Judges Appointed in Illinois Territorv, 1818.
Cook. Daniel P 54
Hardin. Jeptha 56
Kane. Elias K 56
McLean. John 54
Mears, William 56
Warnock. John 59
County Judges Appointed in Illinois Territory. 1809-1818.
Aruoa. Abraham 40
Anderson, David 35.39
Barney. William 35,39
Bigrgrs, William 35.39
Bradshaw. John 41
Cadwell, George 35.39
Cairnes, Caldwell 35,39
Caldwell. John 49
Craig. Thomas E 35.39
Crawford. John 54
Davenport, Marmaduke S 45
Davis. Nathan 40
Ewin^. John 54
Ferguson, Hamlet 35,49
Fergubon, Thomas 40
Fisher, George 35. 39
Frazer, Robert 45
Fuller, Marvin 39
Griggs, Jesse 35,40
Guard, Seth 35,39
Hargrave, Willis 39
Harrison, fsham 54
Hogg, Stephen 43
Hull. James 40
Jones, Martin 46
Jones, William 45
Judy, Samuel.. 39
Kirkpatrick, Thomas 35, 39, i6
Lacy, Robert 40
Lee. Benoni 40
Lemon, James, Sr 39
Lofton, John G.... 35
McFerron, John 35-39
Mcintosh. John 35,39
Mc Roberts. James 43
Marshall. John 37,39
Marshall. Samuel 51
Moore, Risdon 39
Murray. J ohn B 35
Murry. John B 39
Oldham. Henrv 51
Palmer. Joseph 45
Powers. John 46
Puraroy. Joseph 39
Slocurab.John C 35,39
Taylor. David S 49
Thomas. John 35.39
Todd, Thomas 39
Watts, Benjamin 41
Weaver, lames 39
White. Leonard 35,39
—9 T. R.
Page.
Judges Court of Common Pleas of Illi- nois Territory, 1809-1818.
Anderson. David 27
Biggs. William 17
Cadwell. George • 30
Cairnes. Caldwell 30
Campbell, John 27
Cruig. Thomas E .30
Ferguson, Thomas 27
Finney. James 1*;
Fisher. George 18
Fouke. Philip 28
Grant, John 27
Greathouse. Gabriel 27
Green, Nathaniel 27
Griggs. Jesse 29
Judy, Samuel 27
Kirkpatrick. Thomas 29
Lofton. John G 27
McFerron, John IS
Menard, Pe':er 17
Morrison, William 17
Murray, John B 29
Perry, John Francois 17
Rabb, William 27
Rector, William ^. 17
Slocumb, John C 27
Thomas, John 17
Weaver. I. (J.?) 28
White. Leonard 29
Whiteside, Jacob 28
Justices OF the Peace Appointed by the
Governor of Illinois Territory, 1809- 1818.
Alcorn, James 40
Alexander, William 5
Allen, Nisbett 61
Allen, Rowland 60
Andersou. David 5,56.60
Anderson, John 29
Arckney. John 61
Arnett, Nathan 51
Arundel. William I
Ashby. William R 45
Badgley. Da-id 4
Baird. Robert 37
Baker. George 54
Bankson. James 4.56
Barbeau. Jean Baptiste 5
Barber. Alexander 36
Barker. Lewis 22.30
Barney. William 29.35.56
Bates. Isaac D 44
Bayers. John 41
Beain, James 37
Beard. Joseph 35
Bennet. William 41
Biggs. \Villiam 4.59
Boilvan. Nicholas 3S
Boilvin. Nicholas 1
Bond, Shadraok, Jr 14
128
Index — Continued.
Pafire.
Vfioon. William 41
Boran. barleton 52
Borinjir, Hosiah 42
BoultioiUhouse, Daniel 1
Bowles. John 5h
Bov/nian, John 37
Boyes, Jacob A 4
Bradsby, William H 30
Brad>haw. John 11,54
Brazil. Robert 30
Brown, Aaron Bur tiO
Brown. Francis fcO
Brown, Georgre 44,54
Brown. Has«^y 54
Brownfield.Theron 38.41
Bryant. Prince 32.41
Bull, John 49
Byers. John 30
Cad wel 1. (ieorgre 9. 27. 56
Cairues, Caldwell
Campbell, Alexander...
Campbell. John
Carnes. Caldwell
Carraghan, John
Carter, Shadrack, B. A. Casey. Levi.
46
Chaffin. VViUiara 31.41
Cheek, John.
Chenet, Antoine Z
Chenett. Antoine Z...
Clark. Alexander
Clark. James
Clayton, ^Stephen
Cochran James
Cochran. James
Cockran. Andrew
Cohen. Thomas
Collom, Edward N
Compton. Levi
Connar, Henry
Connor, Benjimin F..
Converse, Daniel
Cooper. Jesse
Copeland, John
Counts, David
Covington. Edmond..
Cox. Kobert
Coxe, Micajah
Coxe. Thoaias
Craisr, Hutch
Craig:. Thomas E
Crawford, Samuel
Creepweil, Walter
Cullum. Edward N...
Cummingrs. Isaiah
Daraerell. John
Damewood, John (j...
Davenport, Otho
Davidson, Thomas... Davidson, Thomas G.
Davis, Joshua
Davis, Nathan
Davis, Thomas M
Day, Henson
Day. Kaiph P
Deschamps. Antoine.
Dillard. Joseph
Drury. Ralph
Duncan. .los^-ph
Duncan. Matthew
Eaton. Richard
Etierman. Joseph
Eekols. Jesse
E«les, Matthew
Ederar, John
Edwards, Nicholas...
Ekios. Jesse
Elled^e. Daniel,
6 31 45
46 43
60 56 39 32 53 57 60 22 59 60 42 53 42 5S 54 24 27 37 56 5S 25 38 4 61
38,43 60 36 60
,29.38 54
31
8
61
33
61
Elliott, Robert 4.27
Page.
Ellis. William SS
Pastes. James R .' 37
Fergruson. Hamlet 6
Ferguson. Thomas 6.28
Field, Ai^ner 53
Fike. Abel 41
Finlay. John 4
Finney. James 37
Fislier, George 56
Fi?her, Harry Munroe 4
F^i- her. James 56
Fisk. Aih'.m 1 52
Fitch. Christy 50
Ford. James 6
Fouke, Philip 4
Fox. J allies M 41
Frazer. Robert 56
Freyer. Robert 42
Fuller, Marvin 17,36
E'ulton. James (Jabus) 33
Fulton. James 53
Funk. Jacob 18
Gaston. Robert. 7
Gilbreath. Robert 9
Gilham. Samuel 55
Gilham. Thomas 37
Gilham. William 14.27
Gill. James 44
Graham. Richard 45
Grammar. John 54
Gray. William 60
Grayson, John 49
Greathouse. Gabriel 16
Green. Nathaniel 6
Green. Thomas 29
Greene, Thomas 54
Griffith. Thomas 28
Griggrs. Jesse 28.56
Groething-. John 5
Grovenor. Parke 45
Grroves. John 28
Guard. Seth 35
Hacker George 13.32
Hall. James 56
Hall. James. Jr 32
Hardin, Jeptha .---. 31
Harleston. Paul 5
Hargrave. Willis 56
Harlston. Paul 49
Harris. Jonathan 53
Harris, ."^amuel 38.43
Harris. Thompson 28
Harrison. l«ham 54
Hay. Daniel 45
Hay. John ^4
Hay. Lowery 39
Hay. Robert " 6
Hay. Samu-1 38
Herring. Isaac 54
Hibbins. John 13
Hickman. William 54
Higgins, Ranson Jio
Hotchkiss. .Miles 55
Houston. William 31
Howard. .John 48
Hul>bard. Peter 53
Humphreys. Charles 2S.45
HunsTi.'kHr. Georire 54
Hutch'nirs. hirz E.iward 61
Jameson. Alexander 32.41
Jarrot. Nichohis 4
John.son. .lohn.... 56
Johnson. Thonuis 56.60
Jones. Michael 28
Jones. William 5*>
Judy. Samuel 56
Keelouirh. David 56
Kenuetly. Samuel S ^4
Kennedy, Thomas 35
129
Index — Continued.
Paffe.
Kieth, Abner 54
Kincaid. George 44
Kinkaid. Georjfe 56
Kir kpat rick. John 46
Kirkpatrick, Thomas 55
Kite hell. Joseph 57
Lafferty. Cornelius... 56
Lameson. William 37
Lan^worthy. Kodolphus 56
Lawrison, Thomas 37,41
Leadbetter, Asa 49
Leraeu, James 4
Lemmon. Kobert 21
Levens. Henry 5
Lockhart. John 50
Lockhart. William 48
Lofton. John G 8
Lurton. Jacob ' 55
Lusk, George Vance 37
Lusk.John T 45
Lusk. Vance 41
McCalla. John 53
McCrary. John 45
McCreary. John 54
McDonald. William 13
McFatridge. William 44.54
JMcPerron. John 11.56
McGaha. David 57
]Mc<7ee. Kobert 61
McHenry. Daniel: 27.39
Mcintosh. John 35
McKenney, John 34
McKinsey. George 45
Me Mat on. James, Sr 27
Mc Roberts. James 5,40
McR -berts. Thomas 56
Maddux. Zach'ry 55
Maneer. Benjamin 42
Mangham, John K 59
Manville. Ira. Sr 60
Marshal. John 33.56
Marshal. Samuel 56
Marshall. John ,41
Marshall. Samuel 50
Martin. James 52
Matheny. Charles R 21
May. William L 53
Meachum. Joseph 40
Mick. Charles 42
Mitchell. Peter 41
Montgomery. William, Sr 17
Moore. Enoch 4
Moore. Francis 58
Moore, J. Milton 51
Moore. John 32
Moore. Risdon. 56
Morgan. John H 60
Morris. Irvin 42
Morrison. William 8
Moseley. Ben.iamin 58
Murry. John B 28
Myers. Samuel 50
Nash, William 21.28,30.39
Newell, Samuel 52
Noble. Henry 16
Ogle, j.-icob 34
Oldham. Henry 31.56
Omelvaney. Samuel 7.2S
Omelvenev. Samuel 40
Padiield. William 40
Paterson, Thomas C 60
Patterson. Thomas C 53
Payne, John 24
Penn. Joseph 53
Perkins. Isaac 54
Perry. John F 11
Phelps. John 11
Phillips, Peter 45.61
Piatt, Ebenezt-r 44
Pierce, David 56
Paee.
Piles, William 42.54
Pomerov, Joseph 56
Porter. David 57
Powers. John 55
Price. Isaiah 46
Prickett. Abraham 3S. 46
Primm.John 40
Pritchard. John 16.41
Pyle. William 15
Quick. Moses 52
Kadcli ir. James 30
Randolph. Thomas 39
I Rattan, Thomas 49.55
j Ray. James 60
' Reed. Hankerson 28
I Renn.John 30
I Richardson. James 60
Ricbay. James 41
Roberts. Levi 53
Robinson. George 7
Kobinson. Hugh 59
Robinson. John 40
! Rose. James. Esq 25
I Russell, John 61
I Rutledge. Thomas 39. 58
j Saras. Rice 54
I Schultz, Adam 4-5
I Scott. Jehu 41
Scott. Joseph 3T,:i9
I Scott. Joshua 35.42
I Scott. William 11
Saxton. Jacob 49
Shaw. Jam^s .35.44.56
Shaw. Smith 44,56
Shearer, David 43
Shipley. Kobert 48
Short, Most-s 60
Shultz, J R 61
! Shultz. John 47
] Shultz. John R 57
Slack. Andrew 4-5
I Slocum. Samuel 53
I Slocumb.John 56
I Smith. Guy W 42
I Smith. John C 54
i Smith. John F 4S
i Smith. William 35.37
i Smyth. William L 35
! Speed, William 37
i Spencer, Rnl)ert S 58
: Spencer, William 50
■ Squires. Amos 32.56
': Standly. Stephen 39
1 Stent-tt. Thomas 36
I Stoveai. John B 45
Street. Joseph M 27.40
i Swearengen. Daniel S 48
Talbott. Benjamin 35
, Talbott. Thomas W 53
' Tannehill. James 43
; Taylor. David S 54
Taylor. Jonathan .\ 6
Teter. Abram 21
Thomas. John, Jr 11
i Thomas. Robert 53
'■ Thompson. Archibald 9
Thompson, Moses 39
Titlin. Clavton 59
TitsworTh. jHmes 41
Todd. Thomas 4.22
Trousdale. Alexander 48
; Turman. Jacob 56
Tuttle.Trueman 17
L'pton. Tlumias 14
, Vaught. William C 46
'< Vinevard. John 28
; Waddell. Alexander 38
; Wakerteld. John A 60
Wakefield. William 36
' Walker. Henry 53
/jic/er— Continued.
Page.
Watkins. Lewis ;}5
Watts. Ben.ja,min 56
Watts. James 60
Webb, Lazarus 61
Weldon. John 39,54
Wells. Lewis 61
West. Hezekiah 30
Whaley. James 40
Wboeler. Erasmus 61
Wheeler. William 45
Whitaker. John 44
White. David 4
White. Isaac 6.13
White, Jsiiies. Esq 25
White. Leonard 13. 27
Whiteside, James A 41
Whitesi.le. Uel(Nel) 31
Widen. Raphael 31
Wilkins. Andrew 53
Will. Conrad 32,41
Williams. John 41
Willis. James E 53
Wills, Conrad 55
Willson. Harrison 53
Wilson, Alexander 16,27
Wilson, Thomas A 60
Wilson. William 41
Woods. Martin 53
Ijaws Exacted by the Goverkoraxd Judges op Illinois Ter- ritory. 1809-12.
Act (an) in addition to an art repealing
certain laws and parts of laws 7
Act (a) repealing parts of certain acts. 14 Adultery—
An act concerning: fornication and
adultery 13
Advertisements, a law concerning: 14
Appropriations—
An act appropriating fines, amerce- ments, etc 10
Cahokia, general court at, law altering
time of holding •. 20
Cattle—
An act repealing so much of the law of the Territory regulating county levies as imposes a tax on meat
cattle 17
Claimants to land, an act concerning.. 18 County levies- Act regulating 10
Act repealing part of the law regu- lating 17
Clerks of county courts, an act concern- ing 12
Courts- County courts, appeals to. from jus- tices of the peace 12, 13
County courts, an act concerning 10 County courts, clerks of. an act con- cerning 12
Courts of common pleas, an act con- cerning 7.18
General court, an act concerning
fees in 10
General court at Cahokia. law alter- ing the time of holding 20
General court'^. an act concerning. 10
Grand jurors, law concerning 13
Crimes and punishments, an act con- cerning , 13
Depositions, an act regulating the man- ner of taking 13
Duelling, an act to suppress 14
Fines. amerceTuents, penalties, forfeit- ures and taxes imposed on law pro- cess, an act appropriating to the use of the Territorial government 10
Page Fornication and adultery, an act con- cerning l.i
Frauds and perjuries, a law to prevent. 10
Gaming, a law to prevent 14
Governor of Illinois Territory, an act
concerning the powers ot IS
General court, an act concerniue fees
in 10
General court at Cahokia. a law alter- ing the time of holding' 20
GJeneral c(nirts. an a-.-t concerning 10
Grand jurors, law concerning 13
Immorality-
An act repealing part of the law en- titled. ""A law for the prevnution
of vice and immorality." 1.3
Indiana 'I'erritory—
A resolution signed by the Gov- ernor and two of the judges of Illinois Territory respecting the
laws of Indiana Territory 7
Jails (county^-
An act authorizing the guarding of
county jails 10
Justices of the peace, appeals to county
courts from 12.13
Lands—
An act concerning occupying claim- ants of lands IS
Militia—
A law concerning (2) 19
Penalties—
An act appropriating fines, amerce- ments, penalties, forfeitures and taxes imposed on law process to the use of the Territorial govern- ment li)
Perjuries-
A law to prevent frauds and per- juries 10
Punishments—
An act concerning crimes and pun- ishments 13
Randolph county, sheriff of—
A law giving him further time for making tax lists and the collec- tion of taxes for 1S09 11
A law respecting arrearages due to. 10 Sheriffs—
An act prescribing the duty of sher- iffs in certain cases 13
Sheriff" of Ranriolph county—
A law respecting arrearages due to. 10 A law giving the sheriff of Ran- dolph county further time for the making of the tax list? and the
collection of taxes for ISOl) 11
Vice and Immorality—
An act repealing part of a law enti- tled, "A law for the prevention of
vice and immorality 13
Wolves—
An act to repeal an act entitled. "An act to encourage the killing of wolves. ■ 21
Proclamation? of Ninian Edward:*,
gon'ernor of illinois
Territory, 1812.
Proclamation calling an election in Illi- nois Territory for the purpose of sub- mitting to th^ people the question of the or-ranization of a (Tenerai As*em- blv of the Territory, dated March 14. 1^12
Proclamation forbidding the sale of liquor to the Indians near Peoria, 111., dated May 24. I5l2
131
Index — Continued.
Pa-e.
Proclamation appointing: an election in Illinois Territory for the purpo^ie of electing: members of the General As- sembly, and namiufer time and places of holding same, dated .September 14. 1812 20-27
Proclamation dividing the counties of Illinois Territory, and organizintr and designatiutr the boundaries of Madi- son. Gallatin, antl Johnson counties, dated September 14. 1«12 26
Pace.
Proclamation appointinff date for the convening of the First General A?4- sembly of Illinois Territory, dated November 10.1bl2 27-28
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GENERAL INDEX TO TERRITORIAL RECORD.
(The figures in parentheses indicate that the name appears on the page the number of times indicated by the figures.)
Ackney, John— Page. J. P 61
Acts- Governor and Judges of Illinois Territory. See list of 130
Adams, Eli- Lieut 57,
Adams, John R.—
Lieut 57
Adams, Wra. B.—
Ensign 51
Adjutant General Illinois Territory- Appointment and removal of 9
Adkins. Wyatt—
Ensign 33
Adultery —
An act concerning fornication and adultery 13
Advertisements—
A law concerning 14
Alcorn—
Capt., deceased 24
Alcorn, James—
J. P 40
Alcorn, Wra.—
Capt 16
Aleher, Jesse K.—
Ensign 57
Alexander. Wm.—
J. P. and oath oflBce 5
Capt , 12
Adj. Gen. Militia 35
County Treasurer.Randolph county 36 Recorder and Clerk County Court
Monroe county 38
Clerk County Court.Monroe county 55 Declined appointment as County Clerk. Monroe county 55
Allcorn, James—
Sheriff, Pope county 47
Allen Nisbett—
J. P 61
Allen, Rowland—
J. P 60
Allen. Samuel- Lieut 24
Amos, Abraham- Judge County Court.Monroe county 40 Successor appointed 43
Anderson. Curtis--
Ensign 20
Anderson, David— Page.
J. P 5
Capt 5
Adjt., Randolph county 12
Aidede Camp 24
Judge, Court Common Pleas 27
Judge, County Court, Randolph
county 35
1st Lieut 37
Judge, County Court. Randolph
county 39
Ensign 60
J. P 56
Refused to accept commission as
J. P 60
Anderson, John—
J. P 29
Arleher, Chas. K.—
Lieut 57
Armstrong. Abner—
Sheriff, Eawards county 35
Arnett. Nathan—
J. P 51
Arthur, Hiram—
Capt , 49
Arthurs. Hiram- Ensign 45
Arundel. David—
Capt 46
Arundel, Wm.—
Capt 34
Resigned as Capt 52
Appointed J. P 4
Recorder. Randolph county 7
Notary Public 17
Arundul. Wm.—
Appointed J. P., Randolph county.. 4
Ashbrook. Wm.—
Ensign 57
Ashby. Absolem—
Sergt. Maj 24
Ashby. Wm. R.- Lieut 22
Refused to accept office of J. P 46
J . P 45. 50
Atcheson, Matthew- Fine remitted 51
Atcheson. Geo. W.—
Passport granted to agent of 4S
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Pa£:e.
Atchifjon. Geo. W.—
1st Lieut, of aCavalryCo 4
Attorney (.reneral Illinois Terri- tory, appointment of 10, 11
Auditor of Pul)lic Accounts, Territory
of Illinois, appointed 40
Babeau. Anthony- Lieut 59
Badgley. David- Appointed J. P 4
Bailey. James B.—
Capt 59
Baird, Robert—
Recorder. Edwards county 35
Surveyor and J. P., Edwards county 37 Deceased 57
Baker, Absolom —
Lieut 48
Baker. George —
J. P 54
Baldwin, John —
Lieut 50
Bancroft, Elias—
Lieut 23
Bankson, Andrew- Major 47
Col. 10th regiment 56
Resigned as Lieut. Col 61
Bankson. James- Appointed J.P 4
Appointed J.P 56
Bankson, Peyton R—
Lieut 47
Bankson, Andrew- Lieut 17
Barbeau, Adrew—
Capt 5
Barbeau, Henry—
Capt 33
Resigned as Captain 33
Barbeau, Jean Baptiste—
J. P 5
Barber, Alexander- Col. 2d regiment 36
Barker. Lewis—
Capt 20
J. P 22
J. P 30
Barker, Wm—
Lieut 42
Barlow, John—
Capt 57
Barnett, John- Ensign 39
Barnett, Wm—
Treasurer. Randolph county 42
Barney. Wm.-
J. P 29
J. P 35
Judge County Court, Edwards
county 35
J. P 56
Barnhart. Christopher- Ensign 17
Successor appointed as ensign 24
Barton, Joseph- Treasurer Randolph county 41
Refused to act as County Treasurer 41
Barton, Kimber—
Treasurer Randolph county 41
Resigned as County Treasurer 42
Barton. Lewis- Major 44
Bates. Isaac D.—
J. P 44
Bates, John- Ensign ,. 50
Bayers. John—
J. P 41
Pa^e.
Beain. James—
J. P 37
Beard. John —
(Hpttin 12
Beard. Joseph —
J. P 35
Beam. James—
J. P 37
Beauleuu. Jean—
Cnptain 4
Beaulieu. Jean- Captain 12
Beck. Paul- Captain 4S
Bedell, Moses- Captain 51
Belderback. John- Ensign 29
Lieut 37
Belderback, Wm.—
2d Lieut 29
Captain 37
Bell. Hiram—
County Surveyor Edwards county. 57
Bennet. \Vm.—
J. P 41
Coronor Randolph county 4?
Berry. Elijah C—
Auditor Public Accounts ,... 51
Captain b^
Big Muddy River- Boundary of county 26
Biggs. Wm.—
Appointed J. P 4
Judge Court Common Pleas 17
Judge County Court St. Clair
county 35-39
J.P 56
Bilderback, Charles- Lieut 59
Bilderback, John- Ensign 29
Bilderback. Wm.—
2d Lieut 29
Blackweli. Robert- Auditor of Public Accounts 47
Resigned as Auditor 51
Blair. Alexander- Trial of 17
Blair. Wm.—
Cornet 5
Blay. Antoine—
Resigned as Lieut 52
Blay, Antoine, Jr.-
Lieut 23
Blay, Antoine, Sr.-
Ensign 23
Blay, Art- Resigned as Ensign 52
Blaze. Jacob- Ensign 58
Blazer, Moses- Lieut 42
Boilvain. Nicholas—
J. P 33
Boilvin, Nicholas- Appointed J. P 4
Magistrate. deJhnus issued to 5
Boltinghouse. Daniel- Captain 33
Bond County- Appointments 44-46(4). 53-5513)
Bond. Colonel- Governor's order to reg't of S
Bond, Shadraeh. Jr.—
Lieut. Col 4
J. P 11(2>
Aid de Camp 22
Judge Court Common Pleas 24
13:^
Index — Continued.
Boon.Wni.— Paffe.
Capt.;alsoto administer oaths ot
office 15
Capt 29
J. V 41
Boran. Farleton (Tarletoii?) —
J. P 52
Borin. Irvail—
Ensign 26
Borin. Isaac—
Ensigrn 34
Boriutr. Hosiah—
.1. P 42
Boroutrh, Joseph—
Conmiissioner to take the census of Madison county 5
Boultinofhoase. Daniel—
J. P. 40
Bowernian, Jacob—
Ensig-n 21
Bowles. John—
J. P 58
Bowman. John—
J.P 37
Boyes. Jacob A.—
J. P 4
Bradbury. James- Ensign 22
Bradley. John- Lieut 48
Bradsby. James—
Ensiern 12
Lieut 18
Bradsby, James W.—
Capt 49-57
Bradsby. Wm. H.—
J. P 30
Clerk Circuit and County Court and Recorder. VV^ashingtou county 54
Bradshaw. Absolem—
Capt 36
Major 61
Bradshaw, John—
J. P 11
Capt 26
House of, designateil as County
Seat of Johnson county 26
Election held at house of 27
Coroner, Johnson county 37
Judge CountyCourt Johnson county 41 J. P 54
Bradshaw, Wm.—
Ensign 24
Brady. James—
Dedimus issued to 5
Brainberry. Samuel- Lieut 50
Brazel. (Brazil. Brassell) Valentine—
Capt 18
Brazil. Valentine- Lieut 12
Brazil. Robert-
J. P 30
Bratton. George W.—
Capt 50
Brewer. Henry- Ensign 61
Brisbois. Michel- Lieut 5
Brown. Aaron Bur—
J. P 60
Brown. Andrew—
J. P 60
Brown. Francis—
J. P 60
Brown. George —
J. P 44,54
Brown. Hasey—
J. P 54
Brown. Jeremiah— Page.
Commissioner census. L'nion county 54
Brown, Jesse B.—
Lieut 51
Clerk County Court Edv/ards county 53-54
Brown. Thos.-
Prosef^'utin',' attorney 36
Brown. Thos. C.—
Circuit attorney 44
Brown field, Theron—
J. P 38.41
Browning. John—
Commis.>>ioner census. Franklin county 59
Bryant, Prince—
J. P 41
Brynes. Edward- Ensign 51
Buck. Frederick R.—
Capt 51
Bucks, b'rederick-
Lieut 22
Bull. John—
J. P 49
Burchfield, John- Ensign 48
Busel, Frederick- Lieut 20
Bushtield, John- Ensign 20
Byers. John—
J. P 30
Cadwell, George—
J P 27
Judge Court Common Pleas 30
Judge County Court. Madison
county 35. 39
J. P 56
Cabokia—
Magistrate at 5
General court at; law altering time
of holding 20
Mention of 26
Election to be held at 27
Cairnes. Caldwell—
J. P 4
Judge Court Common Pleas 30,34
Judge County Court. St. Clair
county 35
Judge County Court, Monroe county 39
Caldwell. John- Judge. Gallatin county 49
Declined appointment as Judge. Gallatin county 51
Campbell. Alexander-
J. P 58
Campbell, John—
J. P 17
Sergeant Major 8,21
Lieut 22
Judge Court Common Pleas 27
Resigned as Judge Court Common
Pleas 30
Lieut 42
Canada (Uppers- Boundary line between, and U. S.. 25
Cannady. .Moses- Trial of 14.15
Carnes. Caldwell—
J. P 56
Carr, Henry- Ensign 37
Carraghan, John—
J. P 59
Carter. Shadrach, B. A.—
J. P 37
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Index. — Con tinned.
Caspy. Isaac— Fajr^. Trial of 17
Casey. Levi—
J. P 4G
Cattle- Tax on 17
Cattron, Georcre W.—
Adjt. 9tli Kt.-t,n 57
Cavenuh. Jas.—
Lieut 61
Census—
Conniiissioners appointed in sev- eral counties to take census 54,55
Chaffin. Seth—
Ensign 54
Chaftln. Wm —
J. P 31.34
Chambers. James- Ens igrn 34
Chase. Sardis K.—
Capt 51
Cheek. John—
J. P 60
Chenet. Antoine Z,—
J.P 43
Notary public 58
Chenett. Antoine Z.—
Removed from office of J. P 61
Chenowith. John—
Capt 57
Chicas^o-
Passport granted to visit 48
Chism. James—
Ensiffn 38
Chissom, James- Ensign 38
Choiser. John- Quartermaster Sergreant 21
Quartermaster Sergeant 24
Christy. Samuel—
Ensigrn . 59
Churzo, Nicholas—
Capt 24
Circuit Judges, see list, p. 127.
Claimants to land —
An act concerning 18
Clark, Abraham—
Capt 12
Clark. Abram-
Appointed Capt. in Militia (2) ...... 4
Clark. Alex—
J. P 61
Clark, Edward- Ensign 45
Lieut 54
Clark. Jacob—
Capt 51
Lieut 34
Clark, James- Ensign 33
J. P 46
Clarapet. Nathan- Ensign 38
Claypole, Nathaniel —
ClerkCountyCourt Edwards county 35 Clerk Supreme Court Edwards
county 35
Clerk Court Common Pleas 35
Deceased 38
Clayton. S.—
Lieut 33
Clayton, Stephen—
J. P 40
Clendenan. James- Lieut 30
Appointed 52
Clendenan. John- Lieut 50
Clendenin. Henry- Ensign 19
Clerks County Courts— Page. Act concerning 12
Cochran. jLiiues —
J. P 54
Cockran. Andrew—
J. P 42
Cockran. John—
Capt 17
' (.'apt 25
Capt 3.J
Cockrane. James—
J. P. for Franklin, removed from county 5"!
Cohen. Thomas—
J. P 58
Cole. John—
Capt 20
Coleman. Daniel- Lieut 25
Coleman. Daniel T.—
Capt 34
Adj. 3d Kegt 46
Resigned as Capt 59
Resigned as Adjt 59
Collom. Edward N.—
J. P 57
Compton. John- Lieut. l2) 38
Compton, Levi—
J. P 6
Coroner. Edwards county ;i5
County Treasurer, Edwards county 36
Connar. Henry—
J. P 13
Coroner. Randolph county 32
Lieut 22
Connor. Benjamin F—
J. P 45
Connors. Henry—
Sherifi'. Randolph county 34
Converse. Daniel—
J. P. and Recorder. B^nd county... 46 Clerk County Court. Boml county.. 44 Clerk Circuit Court, Bond county.. 55
Conway. Clement C—
Quartermaster Sergeant 20
Conway. John- Ensign 52
Lieut 58
Conway. Joseph- Clerk Circuit Court. Madison county 54
Cook. D. P.-
Resigned as Auditor 47
Circuit Judge, Western Circuit, 111.
Ter 54
Resigned as Judge Western Circuit 58
Cook. Daniel P.
Auditor Public Accounts 40
Cook. Henry-
Ensitrn 6
Lieut 12
Lieut., promoted from 24
Capt 24
Capt 39
Major 46
Cook. John—
Capt 48
Cooper. Cahan —
Ensign 59
Cooper. Jesse—
J. P 43
Cooper. John—
Capt 17
Resignetl as Capt 20
Copeland. John—
J. P 60
Council. Wm.—
Ensign 42
Counts. David—
J. P 56
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Ensign |
48 |
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J. P |
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Dame wood. John- |
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Surgeon Sth Regt |
51 |
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59 37 |
J. P Lieut. Col |
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Alaior |
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Danis,'Antoine— |
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Ensign |
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Dannel. Walker- |
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Ensign |
16 |
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Darley, Wm. M- |
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Capt |
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59 |
Davenport. A.— |
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Resigned as ensign |
20 |
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53 |
Davenport. Adrian— |
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Coxe. Thomas— |
Provo.st-marshal |
13 |
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•». P |
57 |
Davenport. Adrian, Jr.— |
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Lieut |
15 |
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Davenport, James- |
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Franklin |
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county |
58 |
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sas |
30 |
Davenport, Marmaduke S — |
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Major 4th Kegt |
31 |
Judge County Court county |
Gallatin |
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Judge County Court |
Gallatin |
45 |
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35 |
Sheriff Franklin county. |
54 |
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Colonel |
39 |
Davenporr, Otho— |
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Judge County Court |
Gallatin |
J.P |
54 |
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39 |
Davidson, James W.— |
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Capt |
61 |
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J. P |
40 |
Davidson, John- |
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57,60 |
42 |
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Davidson, Samuel- |
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48 |
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Judge Franklin county... |
Davidson, Thomas— |
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J.P |
24 |
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J. P= |
59 |
Davidson, Thomas G. — |
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Creath. George— |
J. P |
27 |
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37 |
Davis. Hezekiah— |
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Sheriff Jackson county... |
40 |
Coronor Jackson county. |
54 |
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58 |
Davis. J. S.— |
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Removed from office |
as sheriff |
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27 |
48 |
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Davis, James S.— |
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J. P |
60 |
41 |
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Crimes and Punishments— |
Davis. James Henson ( .') |
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An act concerning |
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Successor appointed |
29 |
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Davis. Joshua— |
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inois Ter. |
11 |
J.P |
37 |
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Crittenden. John J— |
Davis. Nathan— |
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14 |
J.P |
19 |
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Judge County Court. |
Jackson |
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Ai<i de Camp |
15 14 |
Co J.P |
40 |
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III. Ter... |
56 |
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Ensign |
39 |
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50 |
Davis. Tiiomas M.— |
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Crownsur, (f) Wni. — |
28 |
J P |
58 |
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29 |
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38 |
Day. Henson— |
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44 |
J.P |
25 |
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44 |
Successor appointed..-. |
29 |
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53 |
Day. Ralph P.— |
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Crawford |
J JJ |
38 |
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Decoche, Gabriel— Page.
De'tiinus issued to by Governor. .. 5
Capt 23
6'teDu>;cher.
Deruenr, George —
1st of a cavalry company 4
Depositions—
An act regulating: the manner of takiner 13
Dernette. Francois—
EnsijiTu 5
* Deschamps, Antoine—
J. P 4
Dickasou, Marshal- Lieut 42
Dickinson. George—
Capt 59
Dickinson, Thomas—
Capt 59
Dilland. Daniel-
EnsiffD 50
Dillard, Joseph—
J. P 61
Dillingham. Ajaion—
Capt 19
Dixon, R.—
Passport granted to 58
Dodd. Michael- Ensign 45
Dodge. Henry S—
Aid de camp 57
Dougharty, Joseph- Lieut 51
Douza, Ettienne—
Ensign 34
Doyle. Benjamin H.—
Attorney General Illinois Territory 10 Resigned as Attorney General Illi- nois Territory 11
Drury, Clemant—
Resigned from office of captain 22
Drury, Clement—
Lit'ut 12
Capt 18
Drury. Ralph—
J. P 38
J P.. •••• 43
Dubois, Tousaint—
Dedimus issued to 6
Duelling -
An act to suppress 14
Duett, James- Ensign 12
Duford. John Baptiste—
Capt 20
Duncan. Joseph- Lieut 34
J. P 60
Duncan, Matthew—
J. P 36
Recorder Randolph county 42
Dunlap, James- Charged with murder 4
Fugitive from justice; requisition issued on governor of Orleans ter- |
ritory for his arrest 4
Dunlap. John—
tJurveyor. Crawford county 44
Duscher, Gabriel—
Capt 23
See Decoche.
Eades, Mathew—
Capt 47
Eades, Matthew—
Mnjor 57
Earthman. John- Coroner Johnson county 36
Eaton. Richard—
J. P 60
Eavans, Uwen—
Cant 12
Eberman. Joseph—
J. P 6,29,33
Ebert. Edward— Pagp.
(apt '10
Eckols. Jesse—
J. P 54
Edes. Matthew—
J. P v'l
Edes. Wm.—
(.'apt IS
Resigned as Capt 24
Edgar. John—
J. P ^
Edwar.ls County- Appointments in 35. U.'. '.i(j. (2) '.i'l. 3s. (3). :i'.<. 42. (3). 4:-{. 45. ^2). 49. 50.51.52.(2). 53. (2). 54, (2). 56, 57. ■2). >S
Edwards, N.—
xMakes appointment of J. P 5^
Edwards. Nicholas- Ensign 50
J. p ei
Edwards. Ninian—
Appointed Governor Illinois Terri- tory 6
Oath of office 7
Issues proclamatiou 23
Issues pro(?iamation 25
Issues proclamation 26
Issues proclamation 27
Issues proclamation 28
Arrived at seat of government of
Illinois Territory 30
Administers oath of office to Secre- tary of State 46
Signs commission 47
Ekles, Jesse—
J. P 33
Elledge. Daniel—
J. P 61
Elliott. R.—
Declines to accept aopointniput as Clerk Circuit and County Courts and Recorder Franklin county — 56
Elliott. Richard- Clerk Circuit and County Court and
Recorder Franklin county 55
Notary public Gallatin county 60
Elliott. Robert—
J. P 4
J. P 27
Ellia. Wm.—
J. P 58
Enloe. or Enlox—
Resigned as Surveyor Madison county 56
Enloe. Asahel--
Surveyor ^ladison county 46
Estes, James R.—
Surgeon2d Reg't ^4
J. P 37
Eubanks. John- Lieut 51
Eubank?. Wm.—
Ensign 38
Evans. Owen- Major 21
Colonel 41
Passport issued to 48
Everett Wm.—
Ensign 1-
Lieut 15
Everts. GeoFge —
Lieut 50
Ewiug. John- Judge Franklin counry 54
Executive Register Illinois Territory- Printing of 1.3
Fargeon, Nicholas- Ensign 12
Ferguson. H.—
Resigned as Sheriff Pope county... 47 Resigned af Judge Pope county.... 50
137
Inde.r — Continued.
Ferguson. Hamlet-- Pagre.
J. P 66
Capt \2
Major 15
Coinmis'^ion issued to administer
oath of otJice 16
Judge County Court Johnson
county '.'>5
Shoriff Johnson county 38
Sberitr Pope county 41
Colonel 44
Judtre Pope county 49
Fergru.son. I. or J.—
^uccessorto, as Captain, appointed 50
Ferguson. Isaac- Lieut 5
Capt 24
Capt 48
Major 50
Ferguson, Thomas—
J. P 6
Dedimus issued to 6
Judge Co. Court, Pope county 27
J. P 28
Judge Co. Court. Popecouriy 40
Resigned as Judge Pope county 49
Fesworth, Gabriel- Lieut 16
Field, Abner-
J. P 53
Clerk and Recorder Union county.. 53 Clerk Circuit and Co. Court. Union county 54
Field. James- Lieut 60
Fields. Abner—
Resignedas J. P 58
Fielris, Greene B.—
Capt 50
Fields. James- Lieut 50
Fike. Abel—
J. P 41
Fike. Nathan—
Capt 60
Fines, penalties and forfeitures—
An act concerning 10
Finlay. John—
J. P 4
Finley. Thomas- Ensign 29
Finney. James- Judge Advocate 21
Clerk Co. Court, Johnson county... 35 Clerk Supreme Court Johnson
county 35
J. P 37
Clerk Co. Court Johnson county 39
Clerk Circuit and County Court -. ''j#9l)hson county 54
Fiiifly. James- Judge Court Common Pleas 18
Clerk Court Common Pleas 27
Fisher, George- Judge Court Common Pleas 18
Resigned as Judge Court Common
Pleas 18
Surgeon 29
Judge Court Common Pleas 31
Judge County Court Randolph
county 35
Judge County Court Randolph
county 39
J. P 56
Fisher. Harry M.—
Dedimus issued to. as magistrate.. 5
Fisher, Harry Monroe—
J.P 4
Fisher. Henry Monroe—
Capt 4 i
Fisher. Jacob— Page.
Lieut 12
Capt u;
Provost Marshal l>t Regt JS
Fisher, James- Lieut :i~
J. P 5*;
Fisher. John- Ensign '.'/:
Lieut 57
Fisher. Joshua—
Capt .. 57
Fisher. William- Trial at law of 17
Fisk. Adam L—
•J.P 52
Fitch, Christy—
J. P 50
Ford, Jamos—
J. P. dedimus issued to •i
Removed from office as J. P. of
Randolph county 11
Capt VI
Major 21
Fordice, Jarius-
Lieut 51
Forester. John- Ensign 16
Lieut 27
Forrester. John- Resigned as Ensign 20
Capt 50
Coroner Gallatin county o6
Fornication and adultery—
An act concerning lc>
Forsythe. Thomas—
Dedimus issued to as magistrate. .. 5
J. P 20
Mention of. in Governor"-; procla- mation, as to duty as J. P 25
Fort. Benjamin- Fife major 21
Fouke. Philip-
J. P. Randolph county 4
Capt 12
Removed from office as captain 1st
Regt • IS
Capt 20
Moved away 22
Judge Court of Common Pleas 23
Fox. James- Ensign 20
Capt 24
Fox, James M.—
J. P 41
Foxe. James N.—
M ajor 47
Franklin county- Appointments in.54l6).55. 56. 5S(4). 59,61(3)
Franklin. George- Lieut "■»
Capt 30
Frauds and Perjuries- Law concerning 10
Frazer. John- Coroner Gallatin county 31
Resigned as Coroner, Gallatin county 5>
Frazer. Robert —
Judge County Court. Edwards
county 4>
Adjt. Sth Regt 51
J. P 5
French. Joseph- County Treasurer. Jackson county. 41
Freyer. Robert—
J. P 42
Fuller. Marvin—
J. P 17
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Idnex — Continued.
Fuller. Marvin— Fatre.
J. P ;iG
Judsre Couuty Court, Johson county 39
Fulton, Cyrus —
Ensieru 37
Fulton. Jabus —
J . P 33
Fulton, James (Jabus) —
J. P 33
Fulton. James—
Removed from office as J. P 53
Funk. Jacob- Fine remitted 12
J.P 18
Furzee, Solomon- Lieut 52
Gallatin County- Appointments in. 27 (4). 28. 29 (2), 30(2). 31 (3). 33, 35 (5). 3G. 37 (2), 38 (2),3'J.40 (2). 41.42 (2), 43.45 (6). 46,47,49 (2). 50, 51. 53 (3). 54 (3). 56
(2). 58 (2). 59, 60 (2), 61 '2)
Boundaries of 26
Orgranization and county seat of .. . 26 Election held in 27
Gambling Act- Breach of 18
Gaming:-
A law to prevent 14
Gard, Seth—
Resigned as Judsre of County Court 45
Garrett. Dickinson—
Resie:ned as ensign 20
Garrett. Moses—
Capt 33
Garritt. Dickenson—
Ensisra 13
Garterman. Caleb- Ensign 58
Gaston, Robert—
J.P 7
Capt 9
Gaston. Samuel- Lieut 44
Capt 57
General Assembly of Illinois Terri- . tory— Journals of. printing of, by Board Trustees Illinois State Historical
Library, mention of 1
Members of, election called to elect. 23
General Court- Act to regulate fees in 7
General Courts- Act concerning 10
Georgia Code- Law adopted from (2) 13
Gervaise, Louis- Resigned as Lieut 52
■Gibson, John- Trial at law of 15
<3iger. John- Lieut 29
Gilbreath, James- Appointed (2) sheriff of Randolph
county 4
Removal from oflice as sheriff of
Randolph county 8
Fine remitted IS
Expelled from House of Represen- tatives 38
■Gilbreath, Robert—
J.P 9
Gilham. Isaac- Ensign 22
Promoted from ensign 24
Lieut 24
Lieut 39
Gilham, Isbam —
Sheriff 27
Gilham. R.C.- Page.
Lieut 32
Gilham, Samuel —
]']nsign 24
J. P 55
Gilham. Thomas —
J.P 37
Gilham. William- Lieut 12
J. P 14
J. P 27
Capt y/.)
Capt Vi
Gill. J allies- Ensign 15
J. P 44
Ensign 50
Gill. John- Judge Advocate 9th regiment 57
Gill, Robert-
Capt 35
Gill ham, Harvey- Ensign 44
Resigned as ensign 50
Gillham. Isaac- Lieut 60
Gillham, James- Ensign 49
Ensign ^. 60
Givens. John A.—
Capt 44
Glass. Alexander- Coroner of Pope county 42
Glass, James- Ensign 51
Godere. Joseph- Ensign 59
Going, William —
1st Lieut 34
Goings. John- Lieut 22
Goings. Wm.—
Lieut 5
Gold. Thomas- Paymaster Sth regiment 51
Gordon, hjlisha—
Ensign 25
Governor Illinois Territory- Appointed 3
See Edwards. Ninian
For acts of Governor and Judges.
See list of laws 130
An act concerning powers of IS
Governor's Minute Book- Printing by Historical Library Board 1
Graham. Richard—
J. P 43
Grammar. John—
J P 4
Grand Jurors, law concerning 13
Grant, John- Successor appointed 29
Judge court common pleas 27
Grants. John, Esq. —
J. P 20
Grater, Frederic—
J. P 9
Graves. John—
Capt 59
Gray. William—
J. P 60
Grayson, John—
J. P 49
Greathouse, Gabriel—
J. P 19
Judge court common pleas 27
Green. Nathaniel- Judge court of common pleas 27
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Handy. Stephen— 1 Capt Haralson, Paul- Surveyor. Randolph county Hardin. Jeptha— J. P.... Judgp Eastern Circuit, Illinois |
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Hargrave. George— Liieut |
41 |
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Hargrave. John— Ensisn |
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Surveyor. Union county Plargrave. John. Jr.— |
54 |
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jancery Uourt, |
Randolph |
45 |
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Hargrave. Samuel— Ensi^'n. |
38 |
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Hargrave, Seth— Ensio'n. |
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60 |
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15 |
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niraon Court. |
b*leHS and Randolph |
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Harris. Hezekiah— Capt Harris, John- Lieut |
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mon Pleas.."..'.'.'.! Court, Johnson Court. Jackson affice administered |
Ensign |
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Harris, Jonathan — J.P Harris. Samuel — J. P Harris. Thompson— J. P... Harrison. Isham— Surveyor and J.P. Franklin county. Judge, Franklin county |
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Harrison. Nathaniel — Ensign |
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to Grovenor, Parke— J. P Groves. John— Capt |
Hart. George. Esq.— Adjt Harwick. Martin- Lieut Hawkins. Marshal- Ensign Hay U.- Resigued as J. P Hay. Daniel- County Treasurer. White county.. J. P Capt Commissioner to take Censu>. White county |
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Edwards Edwards |
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Hay. John- Sheriff Dedimus i.<sue(.i to Clerk. Court Common Pleas. St. |
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J. P Clerk. County Court. St. Clair |
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Recorder. St Clair county |
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Index— Continued.
Hay. John— Page.
Clerk. Supreme Court, St. Clair
county 35
Clerk, County Court, St. Clair
county 39
Resigned as County Clerk 44
Clerk. Circuit Court. St. Clair
county 54
Clerk. County Court, St. Clair
county 58
Resit; ned as J. P 58
Hay, Joseph- Lieut 51
Hay. Lovrery —
Surveyor, White county 39
J, P 39
Hay. Lowry—
Maj 44
Hay. Kobert—
J. P 6
Hays. Robert- Removed from office of J. P.. Ran- dolph county 11
Hays, Samuel—
J. P 38
Hendershott. David—
Capt 52
Hensley, James- Fife major. 21
Henson. James- Successor appointed 29
Herald. Theo.—
Lieut 57
Herald. Theophilus—
Ensiern 47
Herrins, Isaac—
J. P 54
Herring. Henry- Lieut 60
Herron. John- Lieut 50
Hewston, Samuel—
Capt 58
Hibbitis. John—
J P 13
Lieut 13
Trial at law 17
Hiscock, Kussel E.—
Judere Advocate, 2d Reg-t 24
Hickman. Wm.—
Lieut 34
Capt 39
J P 54
Removed from office of J. P. Frank- lin county 58
Higrerins, Ranson—
J. P 35
Hill. John—
Resitrned as ensign 50
Historical- Illinois State Historical Library. Board of Trustees of. appointed • • 1
Hodkins, James —
Ensijrn 33
Hogan. John- Ensign 20
Hogg. Stephen- Judge County Court. Gallatin county 43
Hopton. John- Lieut 48
HotchKiss. Miles- Recorder, Randolph county 51
J. P 55
House of Representatives, Illinois Ter- ritory 1
Special elections called to elect members of 38
Houston, Wm.—
J. P 31
Howard. John— Page. J. P 48
Hubbard. Ephriam —
o her iff. <i a 11 at In county 38
Hubbard. Peter- Lieut 4S
J.P 53
Hubbard, Simon- Clerk County and Circuit Courts and Recorder, Franklin county. . zS
Hughes, James- Lieut 5
Major 11
Hutrhes. Levi—
Lieut 20
Hughes, Wm.-
Lieut 20
Hull. Daniel- Ensign 5
Hull. Giles-
Dedimus issued to 5
Capt 5
Hull, James- Judge County Court. Jackson county 40
Humphreys, Charles-
J. P 28
J. P 45
Clerk County Court. Jackson
county 47
Recorder. Jackson county 49
Clerk Circuit and County Court,
Jackson county 54
Resigned as Clerk Circuit and County Court and Recorder. Jackson county 58
Hunsucker. George—
J. P 54
Hunt. Peyton- Lieut 48
Hutchings, Fitz Edwards—
J. P 61
Immorality- Act for prevention of vice and im- morality 13
Illinois —
Negligent in care of its public records 1
Illinois River- Passports granted by the Governor to ascend 48. 5S, 59
Illinois State Historical Library- Board of Trustees, work of 1
Creation of, by act of Legislature.. 1
Illinois Territory- Appointments in 50.56,58.61
Auditor of Public Account of, ap- pointed 51
Boundaries of counties of, de- scribed 26
Circuit judges appointed in 54
Divided into two counties, Ran- dolph and St. <.'lair 4
Election called in 23
Governor appointed 6.7
Governor of, act concerning powers
of 18
Laws—
^V? list of laws 130
I'roclamations of Governor of
23.-6.27.28
Oath of office administered to Sec- retary of 47
Re-iuisition on Governor for sur- render of fugitive from justice. . . 10
Secretary of. api^ointed 46
Territorial Judges—
-S-.-f list of 127
Territorial Justices of the Peace—
Hee list of 127-130
141
Index — Continued,
Indiana Territory— Fagre.
Act dividiut^ Illinois Territory
from 23
Boundary between, and Illinois
Territory 26
Dividiiier line between, and Illinois*
Territory 4
Laws adapted from 13
, Laws of 7
Jackson County- Appointments made in. 40(3). 41(3). 44(3). 45(3). 47(2). 49.51.52.53.54.(2).55.56(2).58.(2)61
Jails (County) —
Act in regrard to guarding 10
James. Edmund J.—
Member Board of Trustees Illinois State Historical Lil)rary and edi- tor publications 1,2
James, John- Lieut 59
James. Patterson- Ensign 50
Jameson. Alexander—
J. P 32
J. P 41
Mention of. in foot note 41
Jarrot. Nicholas—
J. P 4
Jarrott. Nicholas- Aid de Camp 17
Jarvis. F'ields—
Ensign 48
Jarvis, Franklin—
Capt 4
Jarvis. John, Jr.-
Lieut 34
Jamme-on, Alexander- Lieut 48
Jemraison, Alexander—
Capt 53
Jenison. Samuel- Lieut 58
Johnson County- Appointments made in 26.27(2).
28(2). 29 U). 30(2). 32(2). 33. 35 (3). 36(5), 37(3). 38. 39(2). 41 (3), 42(2), 44(2). 45(4). 48v2). 50. 54(3), 60, 61
Election appointed in 27
Organization, boundaries, describ- ed and county seat appointed 26
Johnson. James- Lieut 37
Johnson. John—
J. P 56
Johnson. Nelly- Assault uDon 51
Johnson, Thomas—
J. P 56
J. P 60
Johnston. William- Ensign 34
Jones. Henry—
Coronor White county 45
Jones, Hiram- Lieut 40
Jones. James- Ensign 58
Jones. Martin- Ensign 39
Surveyor and Judge of Bond
county 46
Commissioner to take census of Bond county 55
Jones. Michael- Adjutant of the Regt. of Randolph
county 5
Colonel of the Regt. of Randolph
county 14
Removed from o2ice of Colonel
commanding 1st Regt IS
J. P 28
Jones. Rice —
Keouisition issued for the arrest of
the murderer of 4
Jones, Richard- Lieut 53
Jones. William—
Capt 29
County Treasurer Madison county. ;i6 Judge County Court Madi-on
county 45
J. P o^i
\ Jordan. Arthur-
I Removed from office as Lieut 20
I Jordan. Caleb—
I Cape 51
' Jordan. Elias—
Cupt 42
i Jordan. James- Lieut 42
Jordan, William- Ensign 42
Jourdan. Arthur- Lieut 15
Journey, Nathaniel—
Capt 24
Journey, William- Ensign 49
Judges—
See lists of Judges. Circuit. Com- mon Pleas and County Courts 127
Judy. Isaac- Lieut 60
Judy, Samuel- Lieut 5
. Capt 12
M a j or 24
Judge Court Common Pleas 27
Capt 34
Colonel 2d Regt 36
Judge County Court Madi-on
county 39
Resigned as colonel 43
J. P 56
Journey, Nathaniel—
Capt 24
See Journey. Journey. William- Ensign 57
Justices of the Peace- Appeals from to County Courts — 12.13 For Justices of the Peace appointed in Ills. Territory- See list of Justices of the Peace... 127-130 Kane. E. K.—
Declined appointment as Judge Eastern Circuit ills. Territory ... 56 Kane. Elias K.—
Judge Eastern Circuit Ills. Terri- tory 56
Kaskaskia—
Capital of Illinois Territory and the
State of Illinois 1
Mention of 4.60
Proclamations of Governor dated
at 25. 26. 28
Election held at 27
General Assembly of Illinois Terri- tory to b^ convened at 28
Oath of office to Secretary of lUi- noi'* Territory administered at . . . 47 Kealough. Ebenezer —
Lieut 34
Kealough. David- Judge Pope county 50
Keelough. David—
J. P 56
Keith. Abner—
J. P 54
Kenneday. James-
Capt 33
Kennedy. George—
Capt 33
U2
Index — Continue*
Kennedy, Samuel— Pa^e.
J. P 4
Removed from otiice as J. P 11
Kennedy. Thomas—
J. P 35
Kennerly, James—
Capt 33
(Probably Kennedy, which JSea.)
Kentucky—
Seventh Circuit and Kentucky Dis- trict Court, mention of 7
Kentucky Code- Laws adapted from 10.12,18.19
Kenyan. Henry—
Declined appointment as Lieut 20
Adjt .3d Keirt 20
Kenyon. Henry- Lieut 16
Adjt., 4th Regt 30
County Treasurer, Gallatin county. 42
Kilton. Thomas- Lieut 51
Kimberly. Samuel W.—
Lieut 32
Kincaid. Georgre—
J. P 44
Kinder. George—
Capt 52
Kinkaid, George —
J. P 56
Kinkaid, George W—
Maj 57
Kinney. Samuel- Lieut 5
Kirkendal. Stephen—
Ensigrn 26
Kirkpatrick, John—
J. P 46
Kirkpatrick. Thomas- House of. designated as county seat
of Madison county 26
Election appointed to occur at
house of 27
Judge, Court of Common Pleas — 29 Judge, County Court. Madison
County 35,39
Judge in Bond county 46
J. P 55
Kitchel, Joseph
Capt 57
Kitchell, Joseph—
J.P 57
Kuykendall. Joseph- Lieut 59
Lacy. Caleb- Ensign 53
Lacy. John —
Capt .' 12
Lacy. Robert- Judge. County Court, Pope county 40 Resigned as Judge. Pope county... 49
Lacey. John—
Ist Lieut 29
Lachaiice. Antoine—
Eusic^n 5
LaChapelle. Antoine—
Capt 5
Laciere. Michel- Lieut 53
LaComte, Pierre- Lieut 5
LaCont. Pierre—
Mai. 1st Bat 18
Lafferty, Cornelius—
J. P 56
Lameson. William—
J. P 37
Lamkin. Jeph.—
Ensign . 59
Lamkin. Wood—
Capt 49
I Lariikins. Jeptha— Page.
! Enxign o2
. Land.>i—
1 An act concerning occupying claim-
I ants of lands IS
Lanf. Jolin—
! Capt 42
I Lang worthy. Rhodolphu.s—
I J.P 56
Langston. Nathan- Ensign 31
I Larkins. Vincent—
j Lieut 24
Lawnsou, Thomas—
J. P 37
Capt 37
Surveyor, Pope county 40
J. P 41
Laws—
See list of laws enacted by Gover- nor and Judges. Illinois Terri- tory 130
Leach. Francis- Paymaster 21
Leadbetter. Asa- Lieut 22
J. P 4^
Capt 51
Leadbetter, Eiry—
Lieut 17
Leak. Joel- Ensign 57
Leavand, William- Ensign 58
Leavens, Thomas—
Capt 5
Major 11
Leavett, Abijah—
Adjt., 1st Regt 51
Le Comte. Pierre- Lieut S
Capt 12
See La Comte.
Ledbetter. Eiry—
Lieut 17
See Leadbetter.
Lee. Benoni—
Judge, County Court. Pope county. 40^ J. P 54
Lee. James- Ensign IT
Legislative Council Illinois Territory- Mention of 1
Lemen. James—
J. P 4
Lemen. James. Jr.—
Fine remitted '. 25
Lemen. James. Sr.—
Fine remitted 23
Lemmon. Robert-
J.P..... 21
Lemon, James, Seur.—
Judge County Court Monroe county 3^
Lendsay, William- Lieut 39
Levens. Henry—
J. P 5
Levens. Isaiah- Lieut 12
Levens. Otho—
Capt 33
Capt 37
Levins, Bazil—
Lieut 16
Levins. Otho—
Ensign 23
Levins, Thomas- Promoted from major IS
Lieut. Col IS
1^8
Indcj- — Continued,
Levering:, Samuel- Lieut 15
Capt ...: 18
Promoted from Lieut 19
Deceased 20
Lewis, Henry—
Capt 22
Lewis, Meriwether. Gov. La. Ter.—
Requisition by 10
Lewis. Otho—
Capt 12
Lewis, Peter—
Capt 51
Lindley. John--
Lieut 18
Livoly, Amos—
Ensigrn 50
Liz.ie. Pierre- Lieut 5
Lieut 12
Lockhart. Bird- Coroner, Madison county 34
Lockhart, John—
J. P 50
Lockhart. William—
J. P 48
Lofton, JohnG,—
J. P 8
Judge Court Common Pleas 27
Judge County Court, Madison
county 35
Resigned as member Legislative Council Illinois Territory 58
Lofton, Thomas—
Lieur 49
Lorton. John —
Capt 48
Louisiana Territory- Mention of 3
Governor of, issues requisition 10
Louton. John—
Capt 18
Louvier. Antoine—
Ensign 12
Lieut 18
Lusk. John- Ensign 22
Lusk, George Vance—
J. P 37
Lusk, John —
Ensign 22
Lusk. John T.—
J. P 45
Lieut 59
Lusk, Vance—
J. P 41
Lusk's Creek- Mention of, as forming boundary of counties 26
Lurton, Jacob —
J. P 55
Lynch, Daniel- Ensign 42
Mace, Henry- Cornet 5
Ensign 44
Ensign 57
McAllister, Archibald- Coroner Johnsop county 32
McBride, William- Ensign 5
Lieut 12
3d Lieut 37
Resigned as Lieut 50
Junior Capt 50
McCalla. John—
J. P 53
McClure. Andrew- Ensign , 44
McCorabe, Joseph—
Capt 44
—10 T. R.
McCormick, William— Pi Ensiu'n
McCoy. Williitm—
Commissioner to take census of Gallatin county
McCrary. John—
J. P
McCreary, John —
J. P
Commissioner to take census of
Frank liu county
Refused ro serve as (Joraraissioner Census P^'ranklin county
xMcDonald. William—
J- P. St. Clair county
McDaniel. William- Lieut
McDonaugh. Stace—
Capt
McDouough, Stace—
Capt
McEbendon, Wilson- Trial at law of
McFalridge, William- Ensign
McFarlin, James—
Capt
McFatridge, William—
J. P
J. P
McFerron, Elijah- Lieut
McFerron, John —
J. P
Judge Court Common Pleas
Provost xMarshal
Judge Advocate 1st Regiment
Judge County Court Randolph
county
Judge County Court Randolph
county
J. P
McGaha, David—
J. P
McGahay. Allen- Coroner Crawford county
McGee, Robert —
J. P
McGinnis. William- Lieut
McGowen. Samuel- Lieut
McHenry. Daniel—
J. P
J. P
McHenry, William —
(.'apt
Capt
Major
Mclntire, John- Major
Mcintosh, John—
J. P
Judge County Court. Edwards
county
Judge County Court. Edwards county
McKenney. Samuel—
J. P.
]McKenzie, Allen-
(apt
McKinsey. George —
J. P
McLaughlin. R. K.—
Clerk Court, Sc. ("lair county
( 'k'rk (Jounty Court. St. Clair county
Resigned as County Clerk St. (.'lair
county
54
45
54
58
59
13
12
17
9
17
24
£5
44 54
50
11
IS 21
23
35
39 56
57
44
61 59 20 o^
39
20 39 43 35
144
Index — Coutiniied.
11
50
60
McLean, Jolm— Pa^e.
C'aDt 51
Judere Ku^twood circuit, Illinois Territory 54
Declined appointment as Judge
eastern circuit 56
Wc.Mahon. Jatnes, Sr.—
.1. P
McMillan. James—
Capt
McMillan. Lewis- Lieut
McNabb, Archibald—
Capt
McNorton, William- Lieut
Macomb, Jc^eph —
Erisisfu iMcC'omb?)
McRoberts. James—
J. P.. and order issued to officer to administer oath of office to
J. P
Ju<lg:e County Court. Monroe county iMcRoberts. Thomas—
J. P
Madison C'ounty—
APDointnients in 27, (3), 28, 29, 30
(2).31,3:J, 34(2), 35(5), 36,3^(2). 39,40 (2).45',2).46(2),4S,53(4.,54(3),55 (2), 56
Election in 10.27
Organization and boundaries of
Madison. James- President U. S. Appoints Nat. Pope Secretary of lljinois Terri- tory
Issues proclamation appointing: Governor of lllinoi^j Territory —
Appoints Joseph Phillips Secretary of Illinois Territory, and signs
commission of same
Maddux. Zach'ry—
J. P
Mailette, Hypolitte—
Lieut
Maneer, Benjamin—
J. P
Maneffle. Joseph—
1st of a cavalry company
Lieut
Manirham, John K. —
Commissioner to take the census of Washington county
J. P
Mansker. Samuel—
Ensign
Manvilie. Ira—
J. P
Marie, John- Cardinal ensign
Marshal, John—
J. P
Marshal. Samuel—
J. P
Marshall. G.—
Surveyor Johnson county
Marshall, John —
J. P
Judge Co. Court Gallatin county...
Judge Co. Court Gallatin county...
J. P
Marshall. Samuel—
J. P
Judge Edwards county
Martan. Pierre-
J.P
Martin. James—
J. P
Mason. Bennett —
Ensign
Matheney. Charles A.—
Adjudged fines as J. P
37
^latheny. Charles R.— Pa-,'e.
J. P .'1
County treasurer St. Clair county . . VA Circuit attorney 1st judicial district i')
Mather. Klihu—
Adjt. of the regiment of St. Clair
county 4
Adjt. 2dRegt 22
Mattit. Wheeler- Lieut 57
Maxtield. William- Ensign 22
Maxwell. David W.—
SheritI" Franklin county 5S
Maxwell. Hugh H.-
Aide-de-camp 33
Coroner Randolph county J4
Maxwell. William- Ensign 20
May. William L—
J. P 53
Mays. Nathan- Fife major 24
Mays. Thorn as—
Capt 42
Meacham, Adin E. —
Lieut 50
Meacham. Joseph—
J. P 40
Mears. William- Aide-de-camp 17
Attorney General Ills. Territory.... 29
Prosecuting attorney 35
Circuit attorney 44
Judge Eastern Circuit Ills. Terri- tory 56
Declined appointment as Judge Eastern Circuit 56
Melton, James- Ensign 39
Menard. Colonel- Governor issues order to regiment
of 3
Menard. Fran<,ois —
Ensign 32
Lieut 3^
Menard. Hypolite—
Capt 3S
Menard. Hypolitte—
Lieut 25
Menard. Peter- Judge Court Common Pleas 17
Judge Court Common Pleas IS
Menard. Pierre- Lieut. Col. Commandant in regi- ment of Randolph county 5
Menf's. Benjamin- Adjutant 59
Messenger. John- Surveyor vSt. Clair county S
County treasurer St. Clair county. . 36
Michelimacanac—
Passport granted to R. Dixon to visit 5S
Michiliraacanac—
Passport granted to Fras. Turotte to visit 59
Mick, (.^harles—
J. P 42
Middleton, Robert- Lieut 47
Resigned as Lieut 56
Miles' Trail- Mention of as forming boundary of counties 26
Miltia-
A law concerning 19. ^2)
Miller. Henry- Ensign 57
145
Index — Continued.
^Miller, Robert— Pa^e.
Ensigrn '.il
Ensig:ri ' 50
^Mississippi Kiver—
Mention of as foriuinj,' boundary Hue of counties 26
JMitchel, George- En si jrn 22
Mitchell. Peter—
J. P 41
^loiirop (Jounty —
Appointments in 39
(2). 40 (2), 41 (2), 42. 43 (3). 46.51.55 (4), 56 Monroe, James- Secretary of State of U. S., signs commission of Secretary of Illi- nois Territory 47
Montgomery, William-
Capt 44
3I(.ntg:omery, William. Sr.—
J. P 17
JVIoore. Daniel G.—
Coroner 3Iadison county 31
IMoore, Enoch- Coroner 4
First of a cavalry company 4
J. P 4
Capt 34
Surveyor Monroe county 46
Kesierned as Captain 51
Clerk Circuit Court Monroe county 55 Clerk County Court Monroe county 55
IVIoore. Francis—
J. P 58
Moore. James—
Capi 4
Ensign 57
Moore. Capt. James- Mention of the militia company of. 12
3Ioore. James B.—
Sherifl: of Monroe county 39
Colonel 44
Moore. J. Milton—
J. P 51
3Ioore. John—
J. P 32
County Treasurer Monroe county. . 39
Coroner Monroe county 42
Commissioner to take the census of Monroe county 55
Moore. Risdon—
Judare Co. Court St. Clair county .. 39 J. P 56
31oore, William- Commissioner to take the census of St. Clair county 54
JMordock, John- Major 4
Moredock, John- Major 11
Aloreland, James—
Ensigrn 53
Morgran, Arthur- Major 57
Morgan, Isaac- Surveyor Gallatin county 30
Morg:an, John H.—
J. P 60
Morris, Ervin—
Sheriff of Johnson county 50
Morris. George- Lieut 44
3Iorris. Irwin—
J. P 42
Coroner of Johnson county 45
Morrison. Robert- Pa::e.
Clerk General Court 7
Adjutant General of Militia 9
Removed as Adjutant General of
Illii!ois Territory 14
Clerk Supreme ^'ourt Randolph
county 35
Morrison. William—
J. p : 8
Judsre Court Common Pleas 17
Morse. Samuel G —
Sheritr of Boml county.. 44
Moseley. Benjamin—
J. P 58
Mott. Joseph—
Capt 15
Resij^ned as Capt 20
Mursrley. John- Quartermaster 21
Murphy. John-
Ensigrn 13
Quartermaster 24
Murray, John B.—
J. P 19
Jud^e Court (/ommon Pleas 29
Judgre County Court. Johnson
county 35
Jud^e County Court. Johnson county 39
Murry. John B.—
J. P 28
Myers. Samuel—
J. P 50
Nash. Tim.—
Clerk Circuit and County Court, Jackson county 58
Nash. William—
J. P 21
J. P 28
J. P 30
J. P 39
Capt 42
Major, 5th Re?t '. 53
Neely, Henry- Ensign 60
Newell. Samuel—
J. P 52
Nichols. T. M.—
Lieut 57
Nichols. Theophilus M.—
Ensign 42
Nichols. Thomas- Ensign 29
Noble. Henry—
J. P 16
Odane. Dempsey-
Capt 51
Ogle. Jacob—
2d of a cavalry company 5
1st Lieut 12
J. P 34
County Treasurer. St. Clair county 43
Ogle. Joseph- Lieut 44
Lieut 57
Oglesby, Joshua- Chaplain Illinois Brigade. 34
Ohio River—
Boundry of counties 8.26 U)
Oldham. Henry- Surgeon 21
Surgeon 24
J. P 31
Judge. Gallatin Co ?1
J. P 5<j
146
Index — Continued.
Onielvaney, Samuel—
J. P 7
J. P 2'i
Comii:issioner to take census of Pope county 54
Omelveney, Samuel—
J. P 40
Orleans Territory— •
Hequisition issued on erovernor of. for fui,Mtive from justice 4
Ormsby. John- Drum Ma^or 21
Drum Major 24
Owens, Ezra- Quartermaster 21
t'ommi?.sioner to take the census of Kindolph county 55
Oyer and Terminer—
Courts of 14. 15. 17
Padtield, William-
J.P 40
Painter. Jacob—
Elnsign 42
Palmer. -Joseph- Judge Johnson county. 45
S her ill" of Union county 54
Palmer. John- Coroner of Johnson county 29
Palmer. Robert- Lieut 60
Parois (ParvisO. Lewison—
Lieut 29
Parrin, Joseph- Ensign 39
Parvis. Lewison(?) —
Lieut 29
See Parois.
Paterson, Thomas C—
J. P 60
Patterson. John- Lieut 26
Patterson. Thomas —
Resigrned as sheriff of Johnson county 50
Patterson. Thomas C—
Sheriff Johnson county 27
Sheriff Johnson county 48
J. P 53
Patton, James—
Ensign 44
Payne, John—
J. P 24
Paxton, Amos—
Ensigrn 33
Lieut 37
Penn, Joseph—
J. P 53
Pennsylvania- Constitution of. act adapted from.. 18
Peoria—
Indians at 25
Perjuries- Law concerning' 10
Perkins, Isaac—
J. P 54
Primm. Daniel- Lieut 18
Penalties—
An act appropriating: fines, amerce- ments, penalties, etc 10
Perjuries —
A law to prevent frauds and per- juries 10
Perry. John F. —
J. P 11
Perry, John Francois- Judge Court Common Pleas 17
Phelps. John—
J. P 11
Commission issued to administer oaths of office 16
Philips. Joseph— Page. Appointed Secretary of Illinoi.'^ Ter- ritory i^
Appointed Secretary of Illinois Ter- ritory 47
Philips. Peter-
J. P 4S
J. P 61
Philips. William- Lieut 60
Piatt. Benjamin M.—
Attorney (general Ills. Territory ... IT
Piatt. Ebt-nezer-
J. P 44
Pierce. David—
J. P 50
Pierce. Isaiah—
J. P 46
Pierce. James- Surveyor and coroner of Washing- ton county 56.
Piles, William—
J. P 42
J. P 54
Pillars. John- Ens igrn 12
Capl 52
Piorias—
Magistrate at, mention of duty of.. 5
Piper. Edward H.—
Co. Treasurer of White county 42
Resigned as Co. Treasurer White
county 42
Clerk County Court and Recorder
Crawford county 44
Clerk Circuit and County Court Crawford county 54
Pincenneau, Ettienne—
Capt 4
Pinconneau, August—
Capt 32
Pincenneau, Etiene—
Capt 12
Pinsino. Augustus- Ensign 20
Pittsford, John- Lieut 42
Pomeroy. Joseph—
J. P 56
Pomery. Joseph—
Lieut.-Col. 5th Regt 53
Poole. William- Coroner Edwards county 45
Pope County- Appointments in. iO'4), 41(3). 42'2),
43.2). 44. 47. 49i2). 52. 53. 54(4;. 5c. 58. 61
Pope. Nathaniel- Appointed Secretary of Ills. Ter- ritory 3
Commission issued to 4
Proclamation of .as acting Goveriior 3-4 Issues Governor's proclamation in official capacity as Secretary of Illinois Territory 23.25.26.27.2^
Porter. David—
J. P 57
Porter. William- Ensign 17
Resigned as ensign 20
Power'*. John- Judge Bond county 46
J. P 55
Prairie du Chien—
Dediraus issued to magistrate at,
to take oath of otlice :>
Miiiti.i appointments at 33
Prather. Edward—
Sncorssor appointed as ensign 20
Prator, Edward- Ensign i>
147 Index — Continued.
Pace. 51
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3S
4f;
52
53
59
40
of Ills. 23.26,27.28
Price. David—
Capt
Prichard. John—
J. P
Prickett. Abraham—
J. P
J. P
Lieut
Resigned as J. P
Capt
Prinim. John—
J. P
Proclamations of Governor
Territory
Proctor. John—
Knsisjn
Pruitt. J.—
3d Ijieut
Pruitt, Solomon- Lieut
Capt
Pruitt. William—
Capt
Capt
Major 3d Battallion
Puller, Morrin—
Surveyor Jackson county
Pullum, Thomas—
Capt
Pumroy, Joseph—
Capt
Judgre County Court White county
]Major
Puniue. William —
Cdpt
Punishments —
An act concerning: crimes and pun- ishments
Pyle. William—
J. P
Quick. Moses- Lieut
J. P
Rabb. William— Robb, (?).
Judge Court Common Pleas
Racine, Francois —
Capt
Radcliflf. James—
J. P
Rader. Phillip—
Ensigrn
Ramsey. William H.—
Lieut
Randall, Josias. (Randle, ?) —
Recorder Madison county 27
Clerk Court Common Pleas 27
Clerk County Court Madison county 35
Clerk Supreme Court 35
Clerk County Court .Madison county 39
Clerk County Court Madison county 54
Randolph County- Appointments in. 7. 8.9(9). 10, 11. 12. 14, 15. 16.17(2). 18. 19. 20. 21. 22(2). 25 (2). 27(3). 28(2). 29.31(2;. 32(4). 34. (2) 35(4), 36(3), 38(3). 39, 41(3), 42(2), 43(2), 46. 49, 55(3). 56, 57, 59, 60. 61
Boundaries of 4
Justices of Peace in 4.5.6
Sheriff of appointed 4
Law allowing further time for tax
collections. 1S09 11
Arrearages due 10
Militia appointments in 5.13
Kandolph, Thomas—
J. P 39
Raner, Samuel- Lieut 36
30
20
Ratcliff, James— Paije.
Judge Advocate 4th Regt 21
Clerk Whire county '.'/d
Recorder White county ;j'j
Clerk Circuit ana County Courts White county 51
Rattan, Thomas—
J. P 49
J. P 55
Rawlings, Nathan- Ensign 51
Ray. James—
J. P 60
Records, (Public)—
Of Ills., care of 1
Rector, Elias—
Adjutant General of Militia of Ills.
Territory 4
Removed from office of Adjutant
General 9
Adjutant General of Ills. Territory 14
Clerk Court of Chancery 21
Resigned as Adjutant General and Clerk of Court of Chancery 30
Rector, Nelson- Aid de Camp 27
Rector. William- Surveyor of Randolph county 14
Judge Court of Common Pleas 17
Aid de Camp 17
Resigned as Judge Court Common
Pleas 18
Recommendation 19
Redman, Pamenias —
Lieut 51
Notary Public Gallatin county 45
Resigned as Notary Public 60
Redman, Samuel- Coroner St. Clair county 43
Reed, John- Ensign 50
Reed, William—
Capt 44
Deceased 50
Reede. Hankerson—
J. P -28
Renn. (!) John—
J. P 30
Reynolds. John—
Juage Advocate Second Reg 3S
Reynolds. Robert- Ensign 60
Reynolds. Thomas- Circuit Attorney Second Judicial Circuit 52
Reynolds. William- Surgeon's .Mate 29
Rhea. M. G. R.-
Circuit Attorney. 44
Richardson, James—
J. P 60
Richardson, James A.—
Ensign 60
Richardson. John F.—
Capt 50
Major 57
Richay. James—
J. P 41
Richy. William —
Lieut 37
Ried. Thomas- Lieut 21
Riley. Joseph- Lieut 15
Resigned as Ensign 20
Right. Toliver—
Capt 12
Roach. John —
Capt 57
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St. Clair County- Appointments made in, 4. 7. 8. 10(2 11. 12. i;i.l4. 17(21.20.21. 22. 2t. <M . 2 (3)27, (3'. 29.30.31(2;. 32'3). 33. 31 <2) 35(3).36(3i. 37(4). 38(2). 39(2;. 40. 4 (2). 43(3). 44. (2'. 48. i'J. 50, 51 52. 53(3). 54f3). SGCi), 57. 58'3). Boundaries of |
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Sheriff of St. Clair, Robert— Capt St. (ienivive— Mention of Samples, William— Ensign |
3f> 41 |
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7 59 46 |
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J. P Sams. William— ( ant |
54 50 |
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Robinson John— J. P |
8 40 19 |
Saucier, Baptiste— |
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Saucier. John B.— |
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county 41 County 41 |
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County Treasurer Jackson Commission revoked as Treasurer |
Savage. William— Capt Sawyer, John Y.— |
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Robinson, Robert — |
5 27 |
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Major Robison, Georere— Sheriff Gallatin county |
Scott, Jehu — J. P Scott. John— Capt Capt Ensign , |
41 |
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Rocbblave. Henry- Ensign |
25 |
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12 24 |
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Lieut Rose. Edmond— Lieut |
20 24 |
JVlajor . |
34 |
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24 |
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25 . . 49 |
'35. 40 |
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Judge County Court Pope county. J. P Clerk Circuit Court Pope county. . Scott, Robert- County Treasurer Pope county.... Scott. William— J P Scott, William, Jr.— |
40 |
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60 41 44 |
42 54 45 |
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Rotter. Thomas— Elnsiarn |
12 |
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59 |
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Runier. John- Ensign |
51 |
Scroggin. John— En '^i'^n ... |
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Russell, John— J. P |
61 50 57 |
Scroggins, John- |
22 |
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Lieut Seatou, Peter C— Lieut ..... |
51 3^ |
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Rutledge. Thomas— J. P |
39 52 58 |
Seaton. Peter F.— Capt |
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Seaton. Samuel- |
53: |
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Rutledge. William- Lieut Ryan. John — Ensign |
42 47 |
Secretary of Illinois Territory- Nat. Pope appointed |
3 46 47 |
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Index — Continued.
Secretary of State of U. S.— Patre. Sisrns otlicial documents 3,7.17
Senipson. James- Lieut 20
Sexton. Jacob—
J. P 49
Shamberser. Baptiste—
Ensigru 29
Shannon, Thomas—
fjurseon's mate 21
Surtreon's mate 24
Shaw. James—
J. P 35
J. P 44
J. P 56
Shaw. Smith—
J. P 44
J. P 56
Shawneetown—
C'ounty Seat of Gallatin county 2f3
Election held at 27
Shearer. David—
J. P 43
Shelton, William- Lieut 59
Sheriffs- Act prescribing: duty of sheriffs in certain cases 13
Shipley, Robert—
J. P 48
Shipman, Daniel—
tCnsign 50
Short, Jacob—
Capt 12
Rpsigrned as member General As- sembly Ills. Territory 30
Major 44
Major 60
Short, Moses—
J. P 40
Kesig'ned as J. P 52
Shrader. Otho.—
Administered oath of ofQce to N. Pope 3
Shults, John R.-
Capt 42
Shultz. Adam- el. P 45
Mistake in name, properly John Shultz 47
Shultz. J. R.-
J. P 61
Shultz. John—
Ensign 34
Capt 37
J. P 47
Shultz. John R.—
J. P 57
Simpson. James—
Resigned as Lieut 24
Simpson, William—
Capt 12
Major 21
Simpson. William, jr.—
Ensigrn 15
Slack, Andrew—
J. P 45
Slocum. Samuel —
J. P 53
Slocurab, John —
J. P 56
Slocumb, John C.-—
Judsre Court Common Pleas 27
Judge County Court Gallatin county 35 Judge County Court White county 39
Smith. Asa- Ensign _ 51
Smith, Benjamin K.—
Sheritr White 'bounty 39
Smith, Carter- Lieut 4S
SmiftJ, G. W.— i'iiZf.
Resigned as County Clerk Ed-.vard^ county 53
Sniith, Guy—
CoTumissioner to take ct-nsu-j of E'lward-i county 54
Smith. Guy W.—
Clerk Coutity Court Edwards Co... *•> ('lerk County Court Edwards ^'o... 3'J
J. P 42
Recorder Edwards county 57
Smith. Lsaac—
Lieut 41
Resigned as Lieut 50
Smith, Isaac B.—
Lieut 51
Smith. J. C—
Promoted from Captain ? 59
Smith, James- Adjutant ol the Regt. of Militia of
St. Clair county 12
Ensign 15
Smith. John C—
J. P 54
Major 59
Smith, John F.—
Capt 34
J. P 45
Smith, Levi W.—
Colonel 47
Smith, K.—
Secretary of State of U. S. signs official documents 3 & 7
Smith, Stephen- Lieut 34
Smith, William—
J. P 35
J. P 37
Deceased 4S
Smyth. William L.—
J. P 35
Snodgrass, David- Lieut 15
Resigned as Capt 20
Sominers. John —
Ensign 47
South Carolina- Law adopted from Militia Law of. . 19
Spear, S. L.—
Chief index department otiice Sec- retary of State of Ills 2
Speed. William—
J. P 37
Spencer, Robert S.—
J. P 58
Spencer, William—
J. P 50
Springer, John- Lieut 39
Spririgtield—
Third capital of ills., removal to... 1
Springs, David- Ensign 51
Squire, Amos—
Capt 9
Capt 12
3lajor 3s
Squire", Amos —
J. P 32
J. P 56
Stallions, Abraham- Lieut 12
Capt IS
Standly, Stephen—
J. P 39
Steel. James—
Capt 23
Steele. Archibald- Ensign 3C
Lieut ^'
150 • Index — Continued.
Steele. Georffe— fc^aee.
Ensign 12
Lieut 15
Ensign 4b
Steele, James—
Capt 53
Stenett, Thomas—
J. V 30
Stephenson. Benjamin- Sheriff Randolph County y
Adjutunt General 30
Stephenson. Nicholas H.—
Lieut 12
Stevenson. Benjamin- Inspector of militia 19
Stewart, Jonathan—
Capt 44
Stewart. William- Surveyor Randolph county 7
Removed as Surveyor Randolph county 14
Stockton, James—
Capt 4
Storey Solomon- Lieut 57
Stout. Jacob- Lieut 53
Capt 60
Stoval, Esq.—
Capt 48
Stovall, John- Lieut 48
Stoveal. John R.—
J. P 45
Street, Joseph M.—
J. P 27
Recorder Gallatin county 27
Clerk County Court Gallatin Co.... 35 Clerk Supreme Court Gallatin Co.. 35
Clerk County Court Gallatin Co 39
J. P 40
Clerk of Circuit and County Court Gallatin county 54
Street, Joseph N.—
Clerk Court Common Pleas 27
Stuart, Alexander- Judge 111. Ter. administered oath of office to Gov. Edwards 9
Stum. Henry- Lieut 33
Stuntz. John—
Capt 34
Resigrned as Capt 57
Summers. John- Lieut 53
Supreme Court Ills. Territory- Clerks appointed 35
Swaj^art. (?) Samuel—
Ensigru 24
Swearengen, Daniel S.—
J. P 48
Sheriff of Washington county 54
Swearengen, Thomas- Ensign 21
Sybole. Samuel- Lieut 52
Capt 58
Sykes. John- Ensign 37
Talhott. Elijah- Ensign 24
Talbott. Benjamin—
J. P 35
Talbott. Joshua- Lieut 53
Talbott. T. W.—
Resigned as J. P 56
Talbott. Thomas W.—
J. P 53
Talton, Tounsin (Townsend) —
Lieut 53
Tanehill. James— Paee.
Coiiiruissiou as J. P. revoked 56
♦"'onimission as J. P. revoked 57
Tannchill, James-
J. 1' 13
Taylor. D. S.—
Re-igned as J. P SS
Taylor. Davi<l S.—
Judge. Pope county 40
J. l^ 54
Taylor. Grifiin-
Removed 48
Taylor, Jonathan—
J, P 6
Teat^rs. John- Lieut 5
Tedwell. Hiram- Ensign 3^J
Territorial Laws of Illinois See list lawsenacte<l by Governor and -ludges 130
Territory of Illinois, IProclamations of
Governor of 23.26,27.28
See Illinois Territory.
Teter, Abram—
J P 21
Thomas, James- Ensign 12
Thomas. James D.—
Capt 24
Capt 34
Maj 57
Lieut.-Col 61
Thomas. Jesse B—
Petition of 51
Thomas. John- Judge, Court of Common Pleas 17
Lieut 19
Judge. County Court. St. Clair
county 35
Judge. County Court, St. Clair county 39
Thomas. John, Jr.—
J. P 11
Thomas. Robert- Lieut 48
J. P 53
Capt 57
Thompson. Archibald—
J. P 9
Thompson, Moses—
J. P 39
Thompson. Robert- Lieut 50
Thornton, William —
Capt 34
Thrash, William- Ensign 20
Tiffin, Clayton—
Surg.. 7th Regt 50
J. P 59
Tilford. William- Lieut 49
Lieut 57
Titsworth. Gabriel —
Successor as Lieut, appointed 20
Titsworth. James —
J. P 41
Todd. Thomas—
J. P 4
Associate Justice. Supreme Court,
Kentucky District 7
J. P 22
Judge, County Court. Monroe county 39
Tomason. Samuel-
Trial at law of 17
Tovery. Thomas —
Capt 48
Townsend. John- Ensign 38
Capt 48
Townsend, William—
Capt 50
151
Index — Continued.
Tramell, Jarrard, Jr.— Page. Ensit'u 15
Tramell, Philip—
(apt 12
Maj 15
Trammel, Capt.—
Successor appointed as Captain..., 41
Trammel, Jarrot—
Promoted from Ensign 20
Lieut 20
Lieut 22
Capt 31
Trammel, Philip- Lieut. -Col 21
Resigned as Colonel 4th Regrt 31
Trigers. Absolom—
Lieut 49
Tripp, William—
Ensigrti 34
Trotier. Ausrust—
Resigned as Capt 52
Trotier, Auguste—
Capt 29
Trottiere, Joseph- Ensign 53
Trousdale. Alexander —
J. P 48
Trousdale, James—
Capt 15
Capt 21
Trousdale. John C.—
Capt 42
Tudn, David- Ensign 20
Turman, Jacob—
J. P 56
Turotte, Fras.—
Passport granted to 59
Tuton. Philip- Lieut 58
Tutile, Trueman —
Surgeon 22
Tuttle, Truman-
J. P 17
Tweedy, John- Ensign 26
Lieut 34
Tyler, Griffin—
Capt 42
Union County—
Appointmants in ....53 (2). 54 (9). 58,60,61
United States- Mention of Officers of 27.28.47
President of. appoints Secretary of Illinois Ter 4
Upper Canada—
Boundry line between, and Illinois Ter 26
Upton, Thomas—
.). P 14
Vance, John —
Ensign 37
Vance, Jordan- Lieut 48
Vandalia—
Second Capital State of Illinois, re- moval to, mention 1
Vanorsdale, Simon —
Fugitive from justice 10
Vanosdel. Simon- Provost .Marshal 24
Varick, Theodore V. H.—
Brigade Inspector 1st Brigade 59
Vaugn, John- Second Lieut 12
Vaught. William C—
J. P 46
Major 4y
Vermillion, Benjamin, Jr.—
Ensign 5
Vermillion. Samuel— Pa?e.
Ensign !9
Resigned as F,n«ign 21
Vice and Imriiorality. suppression of—
An act concerning 13
Vineyard. George- Ensign S^
Capt 51
Vineyard, John —
J. P 28
Virginia Code—
La.^s adopted from 14
Vought. William C—
Capt 39
Wabash River- Forms boundary of counties 26(2)
Waddell, Alexander—
J P 38
Waddle.' J ohn—
Lieut 45
Wadley. Thomas- Ensign 12
Waggoner, Peter- Ensign 22
Wakefield, John A.—
J. P 60
Wakefield. W^m.-
J. P 36
Walden. Benjamin- Resigned as Capt 25
Walker, Henry—
J. P 53
Walker. Hugh- Lieut 28
Walker. Samuel- Ensign 59
Waller. Leonard- Ensign 20
Warnock, John- Judge Western Circuit Ills. Ter- ritory 59
Warrick. John- Lieut 48
Washington City- Proclamation dated at 6
Washington county- Appointments in 54 (2), 56(5), 59, 61
Waters. Samuel- Ensign 16
Resigned as ensign 20
Watkins, Lewis—
J. P 35
Watson. Robert —
Ensign 48
Watts. Benjamin- Judge County Court St, Clair Co... 41 J. P 56
Watts. James—
J. P 60
W^eaver. I. (or J)—
Judge Court Common Pleas 23
Weaver, James- Judge County Court Johnson Co. . . 39
Webb. Lazarus —
J. P 61
Weldon. John—
J. P 3^
J. P 54
Wells, Lewis—
J. P 61
Wells, Thomas- Lieut 16
Wents (M, John—
Capt 50
West, Hezekiah—
J. P 30
County Treasurer Johnson county ._ 36 Comn\issioner to take census of Johnson county 54
Wbaley. James—
J. P 40
152 Index — Continued.
Wheatley, Francis— Pa^e.
Paymaster 24
Lieut 13
Wheeler, Erasmus—
J. P 61
Wheeler, William—
J. P 45
Whcelock, Simon- Cornet 12
Whitacre, John—
Coronor Union countv 54
Whitaker. John—
Ensigrn 34
Lieut 39
J. P 44
Whitaker. Thomas- Lieut 20
White County—
AppointTuents in 39 (4). 40,
42 (3). 45 (4), 48. 53, 54 (2). 56, 58 (2j. 60.61 Resignations of orHcers 52
White. David—
J. P i
White, Isaac—
J. P 6
Major 11
J. P 13
Colonel 15
White, James—
J. P 25
White, Leonard—
J. P 13
Appointed by Governor to admin- ister oaths of office 15
Capt 16
Capt 21
J. P 27
Jud^e Court Common Pleas 29
Paymaster 4th Regt 31
Major 4th Regrt 31
Promoted from Major 4th Regt 31
Judge County Court Gallatin
county 35
Judgre County Court Gallatin
county 39
Resigned as Judge Gallatin county 49
White, Walter- Surgeon's mate 31
Whiteside. Jacob- Judge Court Common Pleas 28
Whiteside, James A-—
Capt 25
J. P 41
Whiteside, John L.—
Capt 53
Whiteside, Samuel- Ensign 12
Capt 19
Whiteside. Uel— (Nel 0
J. P 31
Whiteside. William- Major 4
Colonel 11
("ounty Treasurer St. Clair county. 36
Deceased 36
Successor appointed 37
Whiteside. William B—
Capt 4
Major 14
Resigned as Major 24
Whitesides. Samuel—
Maj 46
Colonel 48
Whitley. John- Ensign 48
Whitley. Miles- Lieut 58
Wicks. John— Page.
Capt 22
Widt-n. Raphael —
J. P 31
Wier, George- Ensign 59
Wilkins, Andrew—
J. P 53^
Will. Conrad—
J.P '^i
J. P 41
Recorder, Jackson county 17
Resigned as J. V 5'i
J. P 55
Commissioner to take census of
Jackson county 5^
Williams. Aaron- Lieut 42
Appointed in place of Griffin Tay- lor, removed 4S^
Williams. Dudley—
Capt 51
Williams, John—
J. P 41
Lieut 51
Williams, Jonathan- Ensign 43
Williams. Joshua- Trial of, by law IT
Ensign 2:f
Lieut o3
Williams, Rawiey—
En«ign 48-
Williams. Thomas—
Capt 20
Willis. James E.—
J. P 53
Willson, Harrison—
J. P 53-
Wilson. Alexander—
J. P 16
J. P 2T
Wilson. Benjamin—
Capt 24
Wilson. Harrison- Ensign 27
Capt 32
County Treasurer. Gallatin county. 36^ Wilson. Ervin—
Ensign 15
Wilson. John G.—
Ensign 3?
Wilson. Thomas—
J.P 60
Wilson. William- Clerk. County Court. Jackson
county 40
Recorder. Jackson county 41
Lieut 5T
Walton. Harry- Ensign 41
Wimsatt. Joseph Z.—
Ensign 16^
Lieut IS
Winchester. Palemon —
Aide-de-Camp 52
Wolves—
An act to repeal an act entitled an act 1o encourage the killing of
wolves 21
Wood. Alfred- Lieut 23
Wood. Joseph- Lieut 57
Woods. Ephraim—
Capt 29
Woods. Joseph- Ensign 50
153
Index — Continued,
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Paee. 53 34 59 |
Worley. John- Lieut Knsi-n |
Paee. 5 :n |
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Worley. SVilliam- |
21 |
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Woolwrick. Adam— |
20 |
Wren. Niohoias— Ensign |
42 |
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INDEX TO JOURNAL OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. 1^12.
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Address— Page.
Delivered by Governor 63
To President of United States.... 65. 66. 67
Allek. Capt. William O.—
To command garrison at Peoria 65
Appropriations—
Act for ensuing year 80, SI. 82
Assembly. General—
Meeting of 62
Prorogation of 85
Attorney General—
Communication from 64
Election laws submitted to 63
Fees and salaries of 82
Attorneys—
Bill regulating the admission of . . . 68
Biggs, W^xjuja^j*.—
Present...
Committees. Joint- Enrolled Bills
Printing Laws
Committees. Special- Courts of Chancery... Resolutions
Contest. Todd vs. Biggs..
Declared entitled to seat.
Elected President pro te?)
President pro tern
Seat contested
Bond. Shadrack—
Delegate to Congress
Message from Governor relating to
!» I
Chancery—
Clerks' fees in courts of 84
Committeelto Investigate Courts of 66 Powers to Judges of General Courts 68.69.75
Civil, Cases—
Act regulating proceedings in 73.75.76
CLERk of Council—
Election of
Committees. Conference—
Rhliei of Ben.jamin Stevenson ..
63
I 72-75 1
Committees, Joint— Page.
Enrolled Bills 65
Printing Laws » 7S
Relief of Benjamin Stevenson 72
Stationery, etc 62
To Wait on Governor 62. 6:i
Committees, Special—
Address to President of United
States 65.66
Courts of Cliancery. to Investigate. 66
General and Circuit Courts 65
Moredock's Kaugers 65, (:6
Rules and Orders 6;!. 64
• Rabb. William. Petition of 73
Committee of the Whole—
Appointment of County Commis-
missioners SI
Authorizing Courts to draw on Ter- ritorial Treasury S2
Contest Todd vs. Biggs 63,64
(Courts of Common Pleas 71
Fixing places for holding courts in
the several counties 78
General Courts 74, 75
General Courts and Common Pleas. 70-
Levying and collecting Taxes 72
.Memorial to Congress 81
Militia Laws 72
Mills and Millers 70
Practice in General Courts, etc 69,79
Proceedings in civil cases 75
Rabb. William, petition of 76^
Relief of Benjamin Stevenson 71
Relief of Sheriff of Randolph county 60. 70
Itepealing certain laws *'>8
Salaries of Public Officers 83
State of the Territory 65. '4
Taxation of Lands 73
Territorial Laws i»6, 67
Vesting Judges with Chancery
powers 68
What laws are in force in Territory 67
Congressional Delegate-
Memorial to concerning Indians .. . ...78
Contested Election—
Todd vs. Biggs 63,64
Council. Legislative—
.Meeting of 6-
Members present at meeting of — 62
Prorogation ^5
Counties -
(Tallatin. .^Iembt•r from 62
Johnson, Member from 62
Maclison. .Member from 62
154 Inde.r — Continued.
Paee.
62
t;9 ey
79
"CorsTiEs—
Randolph, Member from
Kandolph. R^flief of Sheriff. . . .
8t. Clair, Member from
St. Clair Relief of Sheritf
Sr. Clair. Terms of Court fixed
County Commissioners—
Appointment of 80.81,&3
Courts—
Act to fix place of holding.
etc 76. 78, 79. ^. 82. 84
Authorized to draw on Territorial i
Treasury 82
Clerks' fees in chancery cases 84 j
Courts. Chancery— |
C:ierks*fee3 84 I
Committee to investigate system .. 66,73 I
Courts. Common Pleas-
Act reerulating:. . .69. 70. 71. 73, 75. 76. 77,
80.81
Courts. General—
Judges to exercise chancery powers
6^, 69. 71. 72, 75. 76. 77, 78
Resolution concerning: G5. 74. 76. 78
Regulating: practice 69,70.79.80.81
D
Delegate in Congress—
Memorial to 78,81
Doorkeeper—
Election of 63
JDUNKARDS—
Act for relief of 70
E
i^DWARDS, Governor Ninian—
Approved bills 75,82,84.85
Bills presented to 74.75.76,82,83,85
Delivers address and reads letters. 63
Joint Committee to Wait on 8-3
Letters to. from Governor Shelby.. 76 Message concerning address to
President United States 70
Prorogues Legislature 63
To transmit address to President .. 67
\ etoes bill concerning courts 76
Will wait on Legislature ' 63
Election—
Clerk of Council 63
Commander of garrison at Peoria.. 65
Doorkeeper for both houses 63
Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk... 68
^Elections—
Act regulating 73,75,76.77,83
Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk—
Election of 68
Resolution concerning 67
Enr lled Bills—
Approved by Governor ..75.76.82,83.84.85 Compared by Conimittee.69. 75.78. 82. 83.84 Presented to Governor...74, 75, 82.P3,84,85
Ferguson. Thomas— Page.
Present 62
Committees, Conference- Relief of Benjamin Stevenson . 72
Committees. Special- Courts of Chancery 66
General and Circuit Courts 65
Ruk-s and Orders 63
Bills. Introdur-es—
Authorizing courts to draw on
Territorial Treasury 82
Fixing places for holding courts 84 Repealing part of act concern- ing fees 84
Opinion adopted in Todd f5. Biggs contest 64
Presides pro tern 72
Ferries—
Act to regulate and establish 79
Ferry—
Opposite Town of St. Louis 80
Fines and Forfeitures—
Act concerning SO
Frauds—
Act concerning 73, 75. 78. 79. S2
G
Gallatin County—
Member for 62
Gaming—
Repealing act to prevent SI
Garrison, at Peoria—
Election of Commander 65
General Assembly—
Meeting of 62
Prorogation of 85
Governor—
Approves bills 75.76.62.84,85
Bills presented to 74.75.82,83,85
Delivers address and reads letters. ^
Joint Committee to Wait on S3
Letter to, from Governor Shelby... 76 Message concerning address to
President 70
Prorogues Legislature S5
To transmit address to President .. 67
Vetoes bill concerning courts 76
Will wait on Legislature 85
Greenup, William C—
Clerk of the House of Representa- tives 62
H
Humphreys. Mr. (Edward'^ —
Elected Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk
Indiana Territory-
Laws relating to elections 63.
Pees-
Act concerning
Clerks in Chancery Courts
84 i 84 1
Indians— Address ing ...
to President
ooncern- 65.66,67.70
lo5 Index — Continued .
Johnson County— Face.
Fixiner place for holding: court 7S
Memberfor 62
Kaskaskia—
Leerislature meets at
Kentucky—
Letter from GoYernor of.
Joint Rules—
Adoption of 65
Judy, Samuel— (Judah ?)
Present 62
Committees, Special- Address to President of United
States 65 !
Petition of William Rahb 7a '
Resolution concernins Major |
Moredock 65 i
Petition presented— I
William Kabb 73 i
President pro fern 68.69
Jurors—
Act concerning 79, 82
K
L
Laws—
Act declaring what in force 66. 70
Printing of 77. 78. 79, 82. 83
Laws and Journals—
Messaere from House 77
Legislative Council—
Meeting: of 62
Members present at meeting of 62
Prorogation 85
Letter—
From Governor Skelby of Ken- tucky 76
From Secretary of War 77
Letters—
Read by Governor to Council 63
Madison County—
Member from 62
Memorial—
ToCongress 80.81
To Delegate In Congress 77.78.81
To GoYemor 66
Menard. Pierre—
Present 62
Committee, Joint- Stationery, etc 62
Committee. Special- Contest of Todd vs. Biggs 64
Attends and presides 70
Called to Chair 63
Elected Presidf at of Council 64
Unable to preside 66
Message from the Governoii— Page.
Concerning Address to Pre-idect
of United Sr;tt..'> 70
Concerning approvil of bills 70.70
Conf^eruiug payment of Militia and
Ra-'j gers 77
Concerning veto of act relating to
courts 76
Messages from Hol-<e--
Conc^-rning Aildr^->!.s to President. . 07
Con-'erning adjournment Si
Concerning bill to repeal part of
certain act 67
Concerning Doorkeeper and bis du- ties 63
Concerning Governor Shelby's let- ter 76
Concerning joint rules 65
Concerning Memorial to Congres- sional Delegate 74
Concerning organization of House. 63
Concerning printing of laws 77
Concerning purchase of .stationery. 62 Concerning resolution to Congres- sional Delegate 74
Concerning Territorial laws 66
Militia—
Act concerning 70. 71. 72,83. S4
Message concerning payment of ... 75 Moredock. Major, to command Rangers 65
Mills and Millers—
Act concerning 74,77.82
MoREDorK. Major John—
To command mounted Rangers 65
Mounted Rangers—
Major Moredock to command 65
Payment of 77
Officers, Public—
Act filing salaries .■ Si
Attorney General, fees and salaries 82
P
Peoria—
Captain Allen to command garri- son 55, 66-
Petition—
Major Moredock's Rangers 6d
Rabb. William 73
Wright' Peggy 77, 78
PiGGOTT. James. Heirs of—
Ancient ferry opposite St. Louis... 79,80
President of Council—
Election of 64
President Pro Tern.—
Bigg:<. William, appointed P6
Biggs. William, declined to act 63
Election of 62
Judy. Samuel. Acting 6-;. 69
Ferguson. Thomas. Acting 72
Pkesident. United States—
Address to concerning Indians — 65.66 Reference to 05,66.67,77
156
Index — Continued,
PrINTIN(3—
Laws, etc.
Pa-e.
7y, 73, b'l
Prokogation—
Of Legislature by the Governor.
Public Lands— . Resolution concerning sale
PUBMC O-TICERS—
Act fixing salaries
Q
Quakers—
Act for relief of.
Rabb, William—
Petition of 75. 76. 77
i^ANDOLPH CCDNTY —
Member for 62
Relief of Sheriif 70.74
Rangers. Mounted—
Major Moredock to command
Message concerning payment of ..
Records. Ancient—
Removal and safe-keeping of
Reports—
• lommittee on Mounted Rangers... Committee on Rules and Orders ...
Hesolutions—
Concerning Address to President..
Concerning ndjournmen t
Concerning Engrossing and En- rolling Clerk 6'
Concerning General and Circuit Courts
Concerning laws, printing of
Concerning laws relating to elec- tions
"Concerning sales of public lands...
Concerning Todd-Bi^rgs contest ...
Concerning appoinrment of joint committee
Hulks. Joint—
Adoption of
Rules of Council—
Committee appointed
Committee report adopted.
65
Salaries—
Public officers, act fixing 82,83
Sales of Public Lands—
Resolution concerning 83
Seals to Process—
Act concerning 81.82
Secretary of War—
Mentioned in message 77
65.67 83
,68
65
77
63
S3
63.64
Shilby, Governor of Kentucky- Letter from, read in Coun'.'il
Speaker of House— Page. Signature requested 06
St. Clair County-
Member for 62
Place for holding court V-i
Relief of Sheriif of 70
St. Louis—
Ferry opposite town of 79. '>0
Stephenson. Benjamin— (Stevenson '.)
Act for relief of 70.71.72, 75. 7S
Swearinoan. Thomas—
Elected Doorkeeper 63
T
Talbott, Benjamin—
Present 62
Committees, Joint- Relief of Benjamin Stevenson.. 72 To Wait on Governor 62. g^j
Committees. Special- Address to i'resident 65
General and Circuit Courts r,b
Petition of William Rabb 73
Rule.s and Orders 63
Petitions presented— 63
Rabb. William 73
Todd. Thomas o3
Taxation—
Bill levying tax on land 70. 72. 73, 74. 73
Territorial Laws—
House bill concerning 66
Message concerning 66
Declaring what are in force 66
Territorial Treasury—
Referred to 71. S2
Thomas. John—
Elected Clerk of Council 63
Signature to Journal of Proceed- ings 85
Trespass—
Actions of 68
Todd. Thomas—
Petition of contest..., 63.64
Trammel. Philip—
House Member of Joint Committee 63
Veto—
Bill concerning courts 76
W
Whitlock. Lieutenant— __
Paymaster for Miliria and Rangers u
Wilson. Alexander—
Joint Committee on Stationery, etc. 62. S2
Wright. Peggy—
Petition of
Writ of Error.
;7.7S 74
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An act authorizing the appointment of county commissioners and for other purposes j
An act supplemental to the act entitled, "An| act concerning: the General Courts" i
An act regrulating: the practice in the Generalj Court and Courts of Common Pleas and fori other purposes
An act concerning: the General Court
An act concernins: the Courts of Common Pleas and tixing: the time of holding the terms in the several counties
Elections. An act regulating: elections.
Fixes and E'orfeitures. An act concerning: fines and forfeitures.
Ferries,
An act to amend an act to establish and reg- ulate ferries
Frauds. An act concerning frauds..
Gaming.
An act to repeal the act to prevent unlawful gaming
Juries. An act concerning juries ..
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Laws.
An act for printing the laws of this Territory 82
An act declaring what laws are in force in this Territory C6, 66
Militia.
An act to amend the militia laws of this Ter- ritory
An act supplemental to the several laws con- cerning the militia
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INDEX TO JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT ATIVES OF ILLINOIS TERRITORY, 1S12.
Acting Governor— Pagre.
To appoint Clerk of General Court. 104
Actual Settlers—
Resolution for protection of 110
Address and Resolutions—
Concerning: land sales 118
Address to Governor—
Committee to draft and frame 90
Delivered to Clerk 90
Read in the House — 90
Address to President United States — 97
Adjournment—
Final 125
Referred to in Governor's message. 89
Resolution concerning 122
Allen. Captain William O.
Petition concerning 94
Ancient Records—
Removal and safe-keeping of— Bill. 117
Appropriations—
Bill introduced 113
Approval of Bills— By Governor- Rule providing for 94
Attorneys and Counselors—
Regulating admission and practice -Bill 97
B
Biggs. William—
Council member of joint committee95. 115
Seat in Council contested 87
Bills Introduced-
Altering fees of justices of the
peace 110
Ancient records of Territory 117
Appropriations 113
Attorneys and counselors 97
Clerk's fees in courts of chancery.. 124
Courts, Common Pleas 97, 109
Courts. General 124
Declaring what laws are in force... 95
Fines and forfeitures 116
Fixing places for holding courts ... 109
Fixing salaries of public officers ... 121
Frauds 1 05
Juries and jurors 115
Jurisdictionof justices of the peace 97
Militia laws 121.124
Printing laws of Territory IIS
Bills Introduced— Page.
Proce<=-'iin^'s iu civil ca'^es 105
Punishment for petit larceny f*^
Quakers and Uunkarrls, relief of . . . 100
Regulating election? 105
Regulatin? ferries 112
Regulating practice in courts 100
Repealing gaming laws 118
Seals to process 117
Taxation to raise Territorial fund.. 100
To repeal parts of certain acts 96
Bills- How to be engrossed 93
Rules governing passage, etc 93
To be signed by Speaker and Presi- dent of Council 94
Bond—
Clerk of General Court 104
Required of members 87
Bond. Shadrach—
Delegate in Congress— Mention 102
Brigade Inspector-
Compensation of 106
Referred to 102
Petition to compensate 9t>
Brigadier General—
Certilicate required to pay-roll 102.106
British Intrigues—
Mentioned in Governor's message . 89
e
Cahokia—
Referred to— Resolution 104
Certificate of Election—
Mr. Wilson presented 114
Produced by members elect 86
Chancery—
Clerks fees in courts of— Bill 124
Circuit Courts—
Indiana laws repealed 112
Civil Cases—
Proceedings in— Bill 105
Clerk. Courts of Chancery—
Fees regulated 124
Clerk, Court Common Pleas—
To receive and keep Legislative journals 120
Clerk. Court. General-
Bond and security required 104
161 Index — Continued.
Clerk OF House— Page. Election of 87
Clekk, pro tern —
Messinger. John, appointed 86
College Township—
Selection of— Mention 119
Committees, Conference—
Relief of Benjamin ^>tephenson 106
Report on relief of Benj. Stephen- son 110
Committees, Joint—
Enrolled bills, provided for.
Stationery and supplies
To wait on Governor
.88.113.122
94 I
Committees. Special—
Credentials of members 86
To consider petition of Benj Ste- phenson 96
To determine eligibility of mem- bers 87
To draft system of taxation 94
To examine Indiana statutes, etc . . . 91 To fix seats of justice in several
counties 91
To frame address to (jovftrnor 90
To present address to Governor 91
To report on punishment of con- victs 99
To report on what laws are in force 95
i Committee of Whole— |
Ancient records 118,119 |
Appointment of county commis i
sioners 114 ]
Appropriations 117
Courts Common Pleas 1C0.108 I
Courts, fixing: terms of 98
Fees of iustices of peace Ill
Frauds 105
Grist mills and millers 108
Jurisdiction of justices of the peace 99
Militia laws, etc 101
Printing of territorial laws 120
Regrulatingr General Court 192,103
Relief of Benjamin Stephenson 101
Repeal of parts of certain acts of
96. 97. 100
Resolution and memorial to Con- gress 108
Rules governing committee of the
whole 93
Salaries of public officers 121
Taxation of land 101
Territorial laws now in force 95
Vesting judges with chancery pow- ers 104
Commissioner^—
Appointment of by Courts of Com- mon Pleas 109
Congress-
A.ct of 1802 concerning Ohio saline**. 119 Petition to, concerning defense of
frontier 96
Petition of Peggy Wright H4.115
Contest—
Biggs and Todd for seat in Council. S7
Convicts—
Allo%ved choice of punishment- Bill 98
Council- Page.
Concurs in adoption of joint rules.. C<5
Contest BigKs and 'i'odd -s?
Organization of — Messnge ^
I'roceedings referred to 113
Council Bills—
Reported to House 12.'i
Counties—
Gallatin— Member for S6
Gallatin— Referred to 103
Johnson— .Member for S6
Johnson— Place of holding court . . . 116
Johnson— Referred to 103
Madison— Member for 80
IMadison— Referred to Vi
New ones without courts ■•9
Randolph — Member for S6
Randolph— Relief of Sheriff ....96.100.101
Randolph— Referred to 103
St. Clair— Member for S6
St. Clair— Place of holding courts.. 116
St. Clair— Referred to ?.. 103
Time and place of holding courts . . 91
Courts—
Bill concerning reconsidered 114
Bill concerning vetoed 113
Must be provided tor new counties. 89
Courts. Chancery—
Clerks' fees— Bill 124
Referred to 100
Courts', Common Pleas—
Fixing time of terms in several
counties 97
Practice in regulated— Bill 100
Thomas, John. Jucige for St. Clair
county 87
To appoint county commissioners- Bill 109
To try errors of magistrates— Bi.L. 108
Veto of bill concerning 113
Courts. General—
Clerk to be appointed 104
Practice regulated— Bill 100
Supplemental bill concerning 124
To meet at Ka^^kaskia 104
Veto of bill concerning 113
Credentials—
Committee appointed 56
O
Debate—
Rules governing 91
Deed or Bond —
Required of members 87
Defense of Frontier—
Governor's address 88
Delegate in Congress—
Memorial to 110.118
Message from Council 115
Petition of Peggy Wright 115
Requested to favor negro labor — 119
Doorkeeper-
Duties defined 88
Election of ST.SS
To act for both houses 88
Van Swearingen. Thomas, ap- pointed 86
162 Itidex — Continued.
DUNKARDS—
Act for relief of.
Page. . 100
Edwards, Governor, Nixian—
Reply to addresse^of House 95
Signs Journal of the House 125
Election—
Clerk of House 87
Doorkeeper of House .i. 87-88
Engrossin;^: and Enrolling Clerk... 99
Speaker of House 87
Election Certificates—
Produced by inenibers, 86
Produced by Mr. Wilson 114
Elections—
K- Bill to regulate 105
Eligibility OF Members— Committee to investigate. . . Must own 200 acres of land.
Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk—
Election of
Humphreys, Edward, elected
Resolution concerniug
Engrossed Bills—
Committee's duties
Engrossing Bills— Rules governing.
94
93
Enrolled Bills—
Approved by Governor. . 102, 111, 117,
121.122.125
Compared by Committee. 98, 101. 111.
115,121.122.123,124
Mr. Biggs. Councilmember of Com- mittee 95
Presented to Governor. . 102. 112. 121.
122, 123, 124
Reconsideration of 114
Signed by Speaker.. 109. 111. 115. 121,
122.123,124
Vetoed by Governor 114
Enrollments—
Mr. Wilson, House member of Com- V mittee
Edstis, Hon. W^illiam—
Secretary of War— Mention
96
114
Ferries—
Establishing and regulating— Bill 112
Ferguson. Thomas—
Council member of Conference Committee 106
Fines and Forfeitures—
Bill concerning 116
Fires—
To be kept up by Doorkeeper 88
Firewood—
Mr. Wilson to purchase :
100
Fisher. George. Me.mber FEOii Ran- dolph— Page.
Present at opening w)
Elected Speaker >57
Speaker pro tern bf>
Frontier, dk.fense of—
Governor's message 88
Fort at Peoria—
Resolution concerning 96
Frauds—
Bill concerning 105
G
Gallatin County—
Members for 86
Seat of Justice to be fixed 91
Gaming—
To repeal law prohibiting 118
General Assembly, First—
Adjournment of 125
Custody of Journals 120
Meeting of the First, at Kaskaskia. '•6
Prorogued by Governor 125
General Court—
Bill to regulate 101
Vesting judges with chancery powers 90
Governor—
Address to General Assembly 88
Approves bills.. . .102. 111. 112. 117, 121.
122,121,125
Bills presented to 102. 112, 122. 12:'!. 124
Committee to Wait on !^^, 113.122
Commander of expedition against
Indians 114
Fixes day of meeting of Plrst Gen- eral Assembly 86
Informed that General Assembly is
ready to adjourn 125
Message from 102.111.112.114.116.117
Memorial and resolution trans- mitted to 96
Message and resolution trans- mitted by 102
Prorogues General Assembly 125
Reply to address of House of Rep- resentatives 95
Requested to transmit address, etc. 97
To approve and sign bills 94
To comoile laws for printer 113
Gram;mer. John. Member from John SON— (Grammar.)
Present at opening S6
Committees, Special- Petition Benj. Stevenson 96
Seats of Justice, etc 91
Bills Introduced-
Amending militia laws 100
Regulating practice in courts. . . 100
Greenup. William C—
Elected Clerk of the House 87
Signature to Journal 125
H
Humphreys. Edwakd —
Elected Engro-sing and Enrolling Clerk 99
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Index — Continued,
Page. 94
Illinois River—
Referred to in petition
Indiana Territory—
Certain laws to govern Illinois courts * 104 I
Laws concerning circuit courts re- pealed 112
Laws referred to 91
Rules of Legislature adopted 86
Indian Hostilities—
Address to President concerning .
Indians—
Mentioned in Governor's message Sacs referred to
Improvements—
On public lands 110
Johnson County—
Member for
Seat of justice of
Time and place of holding courts
Joint Rules—
Concurred in by Council.. Entered in House Journal Transmitted to Council ...
86 116 91
Justices oi^the Peace—
Altering fees of— Bill
Extending jurisdiction of— Bill
110
97
89 89
Joint Session —
Election of Engrossing and Enroll- ing Clerk 99
Preceding adjournment 125
To receive communication from Governor 88
Jones, William, SIember from Madi- son County—
Present at opening 86
Committees. Special- Credentials 86
Petitition of Benjamin Steven- son 96
Punishment of Convicts 99
Seats of Justice of Various
Counties 91
To Wait on Governor 91
Bills Introduced-
Concerning punishment for
petit larceny 98
Extending jurisdiction of just- ices of the peace 97
General court, terms, etc 101
Speaker, protem 90. 96. 102 ■
Journals. Legislative--
Custodyof 120,122
Jurors—
Bills concerning.
115
Kaskaskia— Paae. Referred to in Governor's mes- sage %9
Road to Shawneetown— mention — 119
Kentucky—
Aid promised by Governor of 89
Governor of. mentioned in raes-
' sage 89
Letter from Governor of— Mention U'-i
Negro laborers from— Resolution. . 119
Labor and Laborers-
Supply and demand in Territory — 119
Lands. Public—
Allotted to regular soldiers 110
Improvements on by settlers 110
Memorial to Congress concerning
sale of 108.109
Sales of, address concerning IIS
Speculators in. mention— Resolu-
lution 110
Land Speculators—
Mention in resolution. Referred to
110
100
Land Sales—
Address concerning... Memorial to Congress. To speculators
100 108.109 ,. 110
Land Tax—
Bill providing for 100
Laws—
Declaring whatare in force — Bill... 95 Enacted by Governor and .Judges . 01 Of Indiana Te rritory 91. 104. 112
Laws of Illinois Territory—
Enacted by Governor and .Judges.. 91
Printing of 113. 115. 116. 118
What are in force 91.95
Laws of Indiana Territory—
Concerning circuit courts, repeal of li2
General court to be governed by — 104
Statutes to be examined 91
Leave of Absence— Askedby Speaker... Granted to SpeaKer.
115
115
Legislative Council—
Concurs in adoption of Joint Rules 93
Contest ot Todd vs. Biggs... ^7
Informed of organization of Hon<e S^
Proceedings referred to 113
Legislative Journals— Custody of
120. L
Letter—
Q7 I From Governor Edward^ H-^
' From Governor Shelby of Kentucky 113
K
Kaskaskia—
General court to meet at.
Place of meeting of tirst General Assembly
104
Letters—
Copies transmitted by Govrrnor..
List—
Of members present at opecu session
S9
V'A Index — Continued.
M
Madison County—
Member from 86
Referred to loa
Time and place of holdin? courts.. 91
Members of Hol'Se—
List of those present at opening:. Produce certiticates
Memorial to Pongress—
Concerning: sale of public lands 108
Memorials—
Delivered to Governor... To Delegate in Congress.
118
Message. Council—
Address to President of U. S 97
Ad.iournment 122
Doorkeeper, election and duti' s of. 8S
Engrossing and enrolling clerk — 1'9
Joint rules 95
Major .John Moredock 95
Organization of council 88
Petitirion to Secretary of War 95
Saleofpublic lands 115
Stationery, purchase of 86
Tax on land 109
Message, Governor—
Addresses transmitted as requested 102
Approving bills 111.112. 117.122.124
Payment of militia and rangers 114
Printing laws of Territory 116
Messivger. John—
Appointed Clerk pro tern 86
95
Negr(> Labor—
Introduction
vored
K
from Kentucky fa-
Officers. Public— Bill to fix salaries.
Oglesby, Joshua (Member from St. Clair) —
Present, opening session
Committees, special —
Address to Governor —
Credentials
Eligibility of Members
Territorinl Laws
Territorial Taxation System ...
To wait ou Governor
Militia—
Bill to amend laws KX). 121.124 |
Payment of 114 |
Remuneration of 97
Mills and Millers—
Bill concerning 106
Moredock, Major John—
Petition concerning
To raise and command troops.
Mounted Troops—
To defend frontier
Muskingum River—
Referred to in resolution 118
119
121
86 j
90
S6 1
87 t 95 1 94 I 122 '
Oo les BY. Josh ua— Contin ned. Bills ittrodnced—
Altering ff-es of Justices of the
Peace ll'J
Ancient record>». preservation of 117 Appointm»-rit of coninjissionf^rs. 109 ('ourts. tixir.g placf-i of boldinif IV^ Fines and forfeitures 116
Ohio River—
Road from to Kaskaskia— mention. 119
Ohio. State of—
Referred to. resolution 119
Opinions ofJudgf.s—
To be written and recorded 104
Order—
Rules governing 94
Orders—
Signed and treated as bills 94-
OrDI NANCE of 1804—
Referred to in resolution 119
Organization- op council- Message 88
Of House of Representatives b*>
P
Papers. Official-
Joint rule concerning 9t
Petition—
Benjamin Stephen.-*on. relief 9G
Captain WiUiain O. Allen 94
Defense of frontier 96
P^ort at Pf^oria 94
Major John Moredock 95
Peggy Wright 115
President of the United State-* 113
Secretary of War 94
Petit Larceny—
Punishment of— Bill 98^
Peoria—
Fort petitioned for 94
Resolutions concerning fort at 96
Peoria Lake—
Expedition to— mention lit
President of Council—
Appears in House 125-
Required to sign bills 94
To sign addresses to President of the United States 97
Preside.st of the United States—
Address transmitted to 102
Pre-emption Rights—
Of actual settlers 110-
Printing— ^
Laws of territory 1 f^ , 1 15. 116. 1 18
Proclamation:
Creating new counties SJ>
Prorogation:
Of General Assembly 125
Public Lands—
Allotted to regular soldiers 110
Pre-emption rights of actual set- tlers 110
Sale of— referred to 108. Ui.>
Unexampled delay of s.sle of lO
165 Index — Continued.
Public Officers— Pagre.
Salaries fixed-Bill 121
Q
Quakers—
Relief of-Bill 100
QUOKCM— *
ia_.. Of both houses present 88
Lii Present— tirst day 86
R
Handolph Countt—
t^ Bill for relief of sheriff of 100
Clerk of court of common— Pleas
PSJ to keep jouroals 120
Member for 86
Petition for relief of sheriff 96. 100
Referred to in resolution 122
Relief of sheriff 101
Time and place of holding; courts .. 91
KaN'GERS—
Payment of 114
Keconsideration—
Of enrolled bill 114
Of bill to repeal certain laws 106
Record—
Of judicial opinions required 104
liECORDS, Ancient—
Removal, etc.. Bill 117
Records, FjEgislative—
u^ Custody of 120,122
JRegular Soldiers-
Land allotted to 110
Helief—
Benjamin Stephenson— Bill 101
Sheriffs of Randolph and St. Clair
counties 96. 100. 101
Pegr^y Wright 114, 1 15
Repeal—
Indiana laws concerningr courts 112
Parts of certain acts 96
Resolutions—
Bigers-Todd contest 87
Custody of Legislative journals 122
Delivered to Governor 96
Doorkeeper, election and duties — 88
En-.irossing and enrolling clerk 99
Fort at Peoria 96
Joint election of engrossing and
enrolling clerk 98
Land sales 118
Printing of laws 113
Rules governing 94
Sales of public lands 108.109
Signed and treated as bills 94
Signing and transmitting address,
etc 97
Road—
Kaskaskia and Shawneetown 119
Federal aid asked 119
Rules, Joi NT- Transmitted to council 94
Rules of Decorum -
Code adopted 87
Rules of thb House— Entered on journal.
Page. 91
Russell. Cai-tain-
JJentioued in Governor's message.
8'>
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Sac Indians—
Referred to in Governor's message. 89
Sales of Public Lands—
Causes of postponement 109
Salaries—
Of certain public officers— Bill 121
Saline—
Employment of slaves from Ken-
tupky 119
Mentioned in address and resolu- tions 119
Ohio-Saline mention 119
Shawneetown-Saline mentioned... 119
Saline Creek—
Referred to in resolution 119
Savage Neighbors—
iMentioned in Governor's message. 88 Referred to in resolution 110
Sciota River—
Mentioned in resolution 119
Seals to Law Process—
Bill concerning 117
Secretary of Territory—
To have custody of Legislative Journals 122
Secretary of Treasury—
Referred to in resolution 119
Secretary of "War—
Communication from 114
Mentioned in Governor's message . 89
Petitioned for fort at Peoria 94
Session. Joint—
Election of Doorkeeper 88
For hearing Governor's address ... 88
Preceding linal adjournment — ;.. 125
Shawneetown—
Road from to Salines 119
Road to Kaskaskia 119
Shelby. Governor—
Letter from to Governor Edwards -Mention >9.113
Short, Jacob. Member from St. Clair County—
Present at opening session S6
Chairman. Committee of Whole — 121
Chosen Speaker pro tern 115
Committees. Special- Credentials 8^
Eligibility of Members !^T
Seats of Justice, etc 91
To Carry Address to Governor . 91 Bills Introduced—
Courts of Common Pleas, fixing
terms of 97
Courts of Common Pleas, to try errors, etc lOS
166
Index — Continued.
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Short, Jacob. Member from St. Clair— Pagre. Establishine: and regulatinff ferries 112 |
Territorial Laws- Page. Enacted by Governor and judges .. 51 I'rinting of 113. 115. 11^;. 115 |
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Petition Presented— Pesjsry Wrigrht. relief of... Resolution Offered— Sale of public lands Slaves, from Kentucky— Labor needed on Salines Speaker— |
114 ..:.. 108 119 115 |
Territory— Anciein records of Secretary of, to have custody of journals Thomas, John— Judge of court common pleas Secretary of Legislative council ... Trammel. Philip (Member from Gal- latin)— Pa Present at opening session |
117 122 87 |
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Election of |
87 97 |
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Required to sign bills |
94 91 |
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Signs bills 109.111,115.121. |
122. 123. 121 97 |
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Committees, Sptcial— Address to (iovernor |
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86 |
90 |
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Speaker, pro tern.— |
Credentials of members |
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Mr. Fisher chosen |
87 |
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Mr. Jones chosen |
..90.96.102 115 |
Punishment of convicts |
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Mr. Short chosen |
Territorial laws Territorial taxation system |
31 94 |
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Mr^ Wilson chosen |
97;112 , . I . 109, 110 |
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Speculators- |
Bills introduced— Attorneys and counselors Clerks fees in courts of chan- cery Courts— General Elections— Regulation of Jurors.. |
97 115 124 105 115 |
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Stationery— Purchase authorized St. Clair County- |
87 87 86.87 116 |
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Court of Common Pleas in — Members for Place for holding courts |
Militia— Amending laws 121 Taxation, to raise territorial fund Troops— Mounted— |
.1:^4 100 95 |
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Time and place of holding cou Stevenson, Benjamin- (Stephe Petition for relief of |
rts . . 91 s'SOn). - 96.100 100.101,117 88 |
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Relief of, bill concerning Suffrage— Extension of right of . . . |
United States Infantry— 91th rftsyimpnt, rpfprred to |
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Sweeping— |
88 94 |
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To be done by Doorkeeper — T Taxation— |
Y Van Swearingen. Thomas— Appointed doorkeeper, pro tern Elected doorkeeper |
86 |
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94 |
88 |
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Tax on Lands- |
100 |
Veto— Message from council concerning. . Message from Governor concerning Volunteers— Their services commended |
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Territorial Fund— Committee appointed to devise sys- |
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To be raised by taxation— Bill |
100 |
110 |
167
Index — Continued.
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Page 88 114 86 97,112 106 96 86 113 100 96 91.95 94 |
Wilson, Alexander— C'o7ici!u'i«d. P Bills introduced— Appropriations |
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Water- To be supplied by door keeper |
Concern in tj frauds Fixinjr 3alari<.'3, etc |
105 121 |
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Printiner laws |
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Whitlock. Lieutenant— Paymaster for district— mention... "Wilson. Alexander. (Member from |
Proceedintjs in civil cases Relief of Benjamin SteDhens<')n. Relief of sheriffs of Randolph and St. < 'lair counties |
105 100 |
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Gallatin)— Pret>ent, at opening^ session |
Seals to law process To repeal graiuingr law |
117 1 IS |
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Speaker, vro tern Committees— Conference- Relief of Benjamin Stephenson |
Memorial presented— To delegrate in Congrress Resolutions offered— |
118 |
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Enrollments .. . .... |
Printing territorial laws Safe keeping of Legrislative journals . . |
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To purchase stationery |
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To wait on Governor |
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Committees— special- firewood Petition of Benj. Stephenson.. Territorial laws |
Leaves certificate of election at home Presents certificate of election Without credentials |
87 114 |
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Territorial system of taxation. |
Wood- To be furnished by door keeper — S8 W^RiGHT. Peggy- Petition transmitted to Congress .. 115 Relief of 113, 114. 115 Wright. Captain Tolover— Widow and orphans of 114 |
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KECORD OF HOUSE BILLS.
Title.
^1 c^'
2 :-S!
3' r3
r: o Other Pro- 2 ; ;:? ceedin^s.
Appropkiatioks.
An act making: appropriations of money for the ensuing year and for other purposes .,
Attorneys.
An act regulate the admission and practice of attorneys
113
97
Convicts.
An act allowing: persons convicted of lar- ceny the right of choice of punishment —
Couets.
An act concerning' the clerk's fees in the Court of Chancery and for other purposes.!
An act to fix the place of holding courts inj the several counties
An act. authorizing the appointment of: county commissioners and for other pur- poses
An act supplemental to the act entitled, "An act concerning the General Court"
An act regulating the practice in the Gen- eral Court and Courts of Common Pleas and for other purposes
113
97
98
1151 117 117
120
99 99i 100
109 109
An act vesting the Courts of Common Pleas with power to try errors of justices of the peace
An act concerning the General Court
An concerning the Courts of Common Pleas and fixing the time of holding terms in the several counties
Elections. An act regulating elections.
Fines and Forfeitures. An act concerning fines and forfeitures
124
100
97
105
116
124
100
99' 100
124 124 111 111
111 117
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124 i 124 101 101
108;
124 I 124
102' 104! 104
112
97 101
105
107i 107
102
108
123
124 115.117.121....
98.100.
24 125
99.100.
121| 121jlll,116.111
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122 j 122:112.114.120. 124 124
122 12.3 104.105.117.
108.
123 123 103.112.113,115.
98. 99. 103. 101, 105.107
116. 1161 118
114
122 106,114.115.
lis: lis 123; 1231,
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ill .' A.
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Record of House Bills — Continued.
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Ferries. An act to amend an act to establish and regr- ulatti ferries |
112 105 118 115 97 110 lis 95 124 121 106 105 117 |
112 105 us 115 110 118 95 124 121 107 1 ! 105 Im |
115 105 118 116 97 |
116 107 120 116 |
116 107 120 116 |
117 115 120 117 |
123 121 123 121 |
123 121 123 121 |
116 117 |
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Frauds. |
105.107,115,116 |
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Gajjino. An act to repeal the act to prevent unlawful gaming: |
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Juries. An act concerning: juries |
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Justices of the Peace. An act to extend the jurisdiction of justices •the peace |
99 , |
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Act altering: fees of justices of the peace.... |
111 |
111 |
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Laws. An act for printing: the laws of this Terri- tory |
120 96 124 121 108 106 1 118 |
121 96 124 121 109 107 120 |
121 96 124 121 109 107 120 |
122 124 122 115 111 120 |
123 98 124 122 121 111 123 |
124 102 125 123 121 112 123 |
120 |
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An act declaring: what laws are in force in the Illinois Territory |
95,96,98.99.... |
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Militia. An act to amend the militia laws of this Ter- |
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An act supplemental to the several laws |
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Mills and Millers. An act to amend the act entitled, "An act reg:ulatinff grist mills and millers and for |
108,115 |
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E*koceedings. An act concerning: proceedings in civil cases Records. An act for the safe keeping: of the ancient records of this Territory |
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118,119 |