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J, The Executive Register, 18O9-1818.
II. Journal of the Executive Council, 1812.
III. Journal of the House of Representatives, 1812.
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EDITED BY
EDMUND J. JAMES, Professor in the University of Chicago.
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SPRINGFIELD, ILL,
PHILLIPS BROS.. STATE PRINTERS.
1901.
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PUBLICATIONS OF THE ILLINOIS STATE HISTORICAL
LIBRARY,
No. 1. A Bibliography of Newspapers published in Illinois prior to the
year 1860. Prepared by Edmund J. James, Professor in the University of
Chicago; assisted by Milo J. Loveless, Graduate Student in the University of
Chicago, pp. 94, 8° Springfield, 1899. Phillips Bros., State Printers.
No. 2. Information relating to the Territorial Laws of Illinois passed from
1809-1812. Prepared by Edmund J. James, Professor in the University of
Chicago, pp. 15, 8° Springfield, 1899. Phillips Bros., State Printers.
No. 3. The Territorial Records of Illinois. Edited with an introduction by
Edmund J. James, Professor in the University of Chicago, pp. 125 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 6, 1900. Prepared by Dr.
Evarts B. Greene, Professor in the State University of Illinois, pp. 55, 8°
Springfield, 1901. Phillips Bros., State Printers.
No. 5. Catalogue of books, manuscripts, documents, photographs, etc., in
the State Historical Library at Springfield, 111. Prepared by Mrs. Jessie
Palmer Weber, Librarian of the State Historical Library, pp. — , 8° Spring-
field, 1901. Phillips Bros., State Printers^
TABLE OF CONTENTS,
PAGE.
Introduction by Edmund J. James 1
Executive Register, 1809-1818 * 3
Journal of Legislative Council, 1812 62-85
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.
Page.
Index to Territorial Record, 1809-1818 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 Judges 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, 1809-1812. 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, 1809-1818 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 157-159
11. Index to Journal of the House of Representatives of Illinois Territory. First
session, 1812 160-167
12. Record of House Bills. 1812 168-170
13. Record of Council Bills in House, 1812 170
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 of 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 of the Illinois State Historical Library Board in the
year 1889 was the first official recognition by the State 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 tile 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.
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 OP 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 of Nathaniel Pope, of the Louisiana Territory, 1 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 office, with all the powers, privileges and emolu-
ments 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 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, last
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 beforelme 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
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 Randolph. The County of Randolph shall include all that
part of the Illinois Territory lying south of the line dividing: 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 Arnundui 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 countyr
during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
APRIL 29th.
Application being made, accompanied by an affiidavit made before a Just-
ice ot the Peace, charging James Dunlap 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.
MAY 2nd.
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 ^Nicholas 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, ShadrchBond, 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
*Resigmed.
company, Jacob Ogle, 2nd of a Cavalry company; John Teaters, Pierre Lizje,
Samuel Kinney, Samuel Judy and Isaac Ferguson, Lieutenants; and William
Blair, Henry Mace, Cornet of a Cavalry company; William Scott Jun., Bap-
tiste Saucier, Francois Dernette and Harry Cook, Ensigns of the Regiment
of St. Clair county during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being.
MAY 4th.
The acting Governor issued Dedimus's to John Hay at Cahokia, Nicholas
Boilyin and Harry M. Fisher at Prairie du Chien, and Thomas Forsythe at
Piorias, authorizing them to administer the necessary oaths of office to the
officers commissioned in St. Clair county. Also commissions to Michel Bris-
bois, Lieut., and John Marie, Cardinal Ensign 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 com missions 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 Micha'el 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 Groething.
"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 mem Justices of the Peace for the County of Randolph 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 office 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 llth.
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. tResigrned. Jlsaac White resigned Feb. 4th, 1810.
Given under my hand at the City of Washington, the twenty-fourth day of
April, in the year of our Lord one thousand and 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.
JUNE llth.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) T -..
SEVENTH CIRCUIT AND KENTUCKY DISTRICT. /
This day his Excellency, Ninian Edwards, personally appeared before me,
the subscriber, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and took the oath
prescribed by an act of Congress, enitled "An act to regulate the time and
manner of administering certain oaths;" also the oath that he would well and
truly execute the office of Governor of the Illinois Territory according to the
best of his skill and judgment.
Given under my hand and seal this twenty-seventh day of May, one thous-
- — • — -N >, and eight hundred and nine, and of the American Independence
SEAL. V the thirty-third year.
l — . — 'J 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, Survey9r, 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 during 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 Secretly, g . ""
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 I*eace in St. Clair County, and Will-
iam Arundel, Coroner of Randolph County, during the pleasure of the Gov-
ernor for the time being.
JUNE 22d.
The Governor commissioned John Messenger Surveyor of St. Clair County,
and William Morrison, John Robinson and *John Edgar, (the said Edgar 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, refused 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 Secretary of this Territory, were rendered
necessary by sudden emergency; and I am free to declare that the course he
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 the 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-
*Resigned.
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ing the Regiment to which they belong, and when so met together those per-
sons shall elect and recommend to me some proper person residing in the
bounds of each respective Battalion, as a Major. And that all the persons
thus chosen in each Battalion, shall in five days thereafter convene at the
usual place of mustering the Regiment to which they respectively belong and
^lect and recommend to me a proper person, residing within the bounds of
the Regiment, as Colonel-, and another person proper for the appointment of
Adjutant.
This plan is rendered necessary by my want of acquaintance with the peo-
ple and adopted solely on that account. By it every citizen will be placed on
a fair equality. Merit will have a fair opportunity of receiving its just re-
ward. Old officers who are meritorious will be in no danger from submitting
to this scrutiny and those who are not meritorious will have no claim to an
exemption from it.
I feel it also my -duty to request those good people who constitute the
Militia to be as circumspect and prudent as possible in the selection of those
persons who probably will be appointed to command them, as I am deter-
mined to enforce the strictest observance of the militia law.
And to the candidates I give fair notice:
1st. That if any improper 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 County, 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
Peace in Randolph 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 [and 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 f
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, Meri wether 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.
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SEPTEMBER 9th.
Filed in the Secretary's office a letter from the Governor, removing from
office James Ford and Robert Hays appointed Justices of the Peace of Ran-
dolph County.
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. Jrerry, 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 giving 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 law 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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ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND TEN.
JANUARY 2d.
The Governor appointed Philip Tramell, James Ford, Hamlet Furguson,
"William Simpson, *John Beard, Philip Fouke, William Alexander, Pierre Le
donate, Absolom Cox, *0tho Lewis and *John Lacey, Captains of Militia ot
Randolph County.
The Governor appointed Jacob Fisher, Thomas Roberts, *Jesse Griggs,
Clement Drury, Isaiah Levens, William McBride and Nicholas H. Stephen-
son, Lieutenants of Militia of Randolph County.
The Governor appointed Thomas Wadley, John Hill, Antoine Louvier.
William Everett, Antoine Danis, John Pillars, and George Steele, Ensigns or
the Militia of Randolph County.
The Governor appointed John Beaulieu, Ettienne Pincenneau, John Scott,
Amos Squire, William Pruitt, Samuel Judy, Toliyer 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.
*Resigrned
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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 in 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 sheriffs 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, 1810.
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.
*Resisrned
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MARCH llth.
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 *Tnomas Turpin Crittenden, Attorney General
of the Territory, vice John J. Crittenden, resigned.
Filed in the Secretary's office an act, entitled "An act repealing parts of
certain acts,'7 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 ©f 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,
vice William Stewart, removed.
JUNE 13th.
The Governor issued a commission to the Judges of the General Court di-
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recting 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, charged with a capital offence.
> JUNE 19th.
The Governor issued a commission to the Judges 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 or 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 Militia.
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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 office 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 special court of Oyer and Terminer for the trial of
Alexander Blair, Wilson McEbendon, William Fisher, John Hibbins, Isaac
Casey, Samuel Tomason and Josnua Williams, charged with a capital 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 McDonnaugh Captain, and James Lee, En-
sign in the first Regiment of the Militia.
OCTOBER 29th.
The Governor app9inted John Cooper Captain, EireyLedbetter, Lieutenant,
William Porter, Ensign in the Third Regiment 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 Commander 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 Governor 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 Judges 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 county
levies as imposes a tax on meat cattle.
•Resigned.
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An act concerning 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
fora breach of the gambling act. The Governor issued commissions remit-
ting the tines of each of them.
FEBRUARY llth.
The Governor appointed George Fisher and John McFerron Judges of the
Court of Common Pleas of Randolph County, vice Peter Menardand William
Rector, resigned.
FEBRUARY 14th.
The Governor appointed James Finny Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
of Randolph county, vice George 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 Pit r re 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.
The Governor commissioned Ajalon Dillingham 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 First
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 Carap 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
4*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 Wool wrick En-
sign in the First Regiment of Militia, and Edward Ebert Captain, Augustus
Pinsiuo Ensign and Pierre Martan Lieutenant of the Second Regiment 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 County 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 Me Henry Captain, vice, Joseph Mott re-
signed; Lewis Barker Captain, vice John Cooper resigned; Thomas Williams-
Captain, vice David Suodgrass resigned; William Thrash Ensign, John
Scroggin Ensign, vice William Porter; Frederick Busel Lieutenant, vice A.
Davenport resigned; Curtis Anderson Ensign, vice Edward Prat her; 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 26th.
The Governor appointed Samuel McGowen Lieutenant, John Bushfield
Ensign. William Hughes Lieutenant, vice Henry Kenyan (who did not ac-
cept); John Hargrave Ensign, vice John Forrester resigned; Thomas Green
Captain, Thomas Whitaker Lieutenant, Leonard Waller Ensign, in the Third
Regiment of the Militia, and John Cole Captain, Levi Hughes Lieutenant,
John Hogan Ensign, Henry Kenyan Adjutant, in the Third Regiment.
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SEPTEMBER 28th.
The Governor appointed Ezra Owens Quartermaster. John McFerron Pro-
vost Marshal, and James Finney Judge Advocate, in the First Regiment of
Militia.
OCTOBER 3d.
The Governor appointed William Worley Ensign, Benjamin Fort, Fife Ma-
ior, Thomas V. Swearingen Ensign, Jacob Bowerman Ensign, in the First
Regiment 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 Oldham 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 Majors, also
James Trousdale Captain and Thomas Ried Lieutenant, in the Third Keg'
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 Captain*
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 Gilham 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
tho 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.
mry Lewis Capti
moved away.
The resignation of Clemant Drury as captain of Militia received and filed.
The Governor appointed Henry Lewis Captain in the First Regiment of
the Militia, vice Philip Fouke, moved away.
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 llth.
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 arid 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
affixed.
Given under my hand the fourteenth day of March in the year of our Lord,
One Thousand and Eii<ht 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: NAT. POPE, 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 James 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 Ensign, 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 llth.
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. Hiccock 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 Vanosdel Provost Marshal, Henry Cook
Captain, vice Samuel Judy promoted; Isaac Gilham Lieutenant, vice Henry
Cook promoted; Samuel Gilham 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 appointed George E. Hart, Esq., Adjutant, Henry Oldham
Surgeon, Thomas Shannon Surgeon's Mate, Francis \Vheatley Paymaster,
Absolem Ashby, Sergeant Major, John Murphy Quartermaster, John Choiser
Quartermaster Sergeant, John Orrnsby 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
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.
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. And 1 do hereby enjoin it
upon Thomas Forsythe, and any other Justice of the Peace for St. Clair
county, to inforc« 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, 1812.
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 adiudged 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 28tb.
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 Walden,
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
Regiment of Illinois Territory. •
JUNE 20th.
The Governor appointed John Bradshaw Captain, Lewis McMillan, John
Patterson and Daniel T. Cqleman 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 off 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 uctil 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 lay 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 Ido 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 PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, By my proclamation of the 14th of March last, elections were 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 electing 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 Gallatin at Shawneetown, and for the county of
Johnson at the house of John Bradshaw.
And I do hereby assign tQ Madison county 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 EDWARDS.
By the Governor:
NAT POPE, Secretary.
SEPTEMBER 19TH.
The Governor appointed Isham Gilham sheriff of Madison county, George
Robison sheriff of Gallatin county and Thomas C. Patterson, sheriff of John-
son county; Thomas Ferguson and Nathaniel Green judges 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 Picas of Madison county; David
Anderson judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Randolph county.
SEPTEMBER 27th.
The Governor appointed Josias Randall, Recorder; 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 thought proper to issue
this, my proclamation, hereby appointing the 25th inst. for the meeting of the
Legislature for the Territory of Illinois, 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 8th, 1813.
The Governor appointed Jesse Griggs Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
of Johnson county, Leonard White Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of
Gallatin county, vice John Grant, James Henson Davis, and Henson Day,
Justices of the Peace of JoKnson county.
MARCH 24th.
The Governor appointed William Jones, Captain; John Springer, Lieutent
ant; Thomas Finley, Ensign, Volunteer Companv in the Second Regiment;
Ephraim Woods and Auguste Trotier, Captains; Louison Parois, Lieutenant,
and Baptiste Shamberger 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; William Belderback, Second 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 15th.
The Secretary appointed Goorge Franklin, Captain; James Clendennen,
Lieutenant; Archibald Steele, Ensign, in the First Regiment of the Militia.
OCTOBER 25th.
Jacob Short, a member of the House of Representatives from St. Glair
county, haying forwarded his resignation, 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 Clerk of the Court of Chancery.
OCTOBER 28th.
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 Morgan. 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 llth.
The Governor appointed George Cadwell, Judge of the Court of Common
Pleas of Madison county; Hezekiah West, Justice of the Peace of Johnson
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
<jounty.
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 Gallatm county.
FEBRUARY 7th.
John Frazer, Coroner, and Henry Oldham and William Houston, Justices
of the Peace of Gallatin county.
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 Harcrraye Colonel, vice Philip Trammel, resigned, and Leonard W hite
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 ?TH.
The Governor appointed Harrison Wilson Captain, Samuel W. Kimberly,
Lieutenant, John G. Wilson, Ensign of Rifle company in the 4th regiment.
John G. Damewood, Captain, Archibald Ro
jgiment.
Paul Haralson, Surveyor of Randolph county.
John G. Damewood, Captain, Archibald Roberts, Lieutenant in the 4th
regiment.
APRIL OTH.
Archibald McAllister, Coroner of Johnson county.
APRIL HTH.
Henry Connar, Coroner of Randolph county.
APRIL 19TH.
Robert Cox and Conrad Will Justices of the Peace of Randolph county.
Thomas Cox and R. C. Gilham, Lieutenants in the Second Regiment.
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 TTH.
John Marshall, Justice of the Peace, Gallatin county.
JUNE 21ST.
Joseph Pumrqy and Daniel Boltinghouse, Captains, Henry Stum, Lieuten-
ant, James Hodkins and Wyatt Adkins, Ensigns in the Fourth Regimant of
the militia.
The Governor appointed Nicholas Boil vain Justice of the Peace, Madison
county.
George Kennedy, Captain, James Kennedy, Lieutenant, at Prairie du Chien.
JULY 4TH.
Henry Barbeau, Captain in the First Regiment.
JULY STH.
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, |First 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 IST.
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. Going, 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 Reg-
iment.
AUGUST 15th.
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, Lie'uten-
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, Caldwell Cairnes,
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, Captains, Will-
iam Smith, John Mclntqsh, JRanson Higgins, James Shaw, Thomas Ken-
nedy, Seth Guard, William Barney, Joseph Beard, Justices of the Peace,
Abner Armstrong, Sheriff, Robert Baird, Recorder, Lsvi Compton, Coroner,
Nathaniel Claypole, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, all in Edwards
county.
DECEMBER 7th.
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 Cad well, 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 Mclntosh, 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 Madison 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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APRIL 24th.
Charles R. Matheny, County 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,
Justice of the Peace, of Johnson county, Thomas Griffith, Major, Martin
Harrick, Captain, Third Regiment, Henry Carr, Ensign, in the Second Regi-
ment.
JUNE 16th.
Thomas Roberts, Captain, John Belderback, Lieutenant, John Sykes, En-
sign, First Regiment.
JUNE 23d.
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.
Lieutenant,
The Governor appointed Otho Levens, Captain, Amos Paxton, Lieu
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 McBride, 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 Hargrave, John Townsend, Lieutenants, William
Eubanks, Samuel Hargrave, George Vineyard, Ensigns, 4th Regiment.
Ephralm 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 county.
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 Hy polite 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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Caldvrell Cairnes, Thomas Todd, James Lemon Senr. Judges of the County
Court. All in Monroe county. The Clerk and Judges to hold their offices
during good behavior for three years from the first day of June 1816.
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 Hargrave, 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 Nash, Daniel McHenry, Lowery Hay, Stephen Standly, Thomas
Rutledge, 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 Scott, 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 cotfnty. Good behavior for three years.
JANUARY llth.
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 llth.
The Governor appointed George Fisher, John McFerron, David Anderson,
Judges, William C. Greenup, Clerk County Court of Randolph county during
good behavior for three years.
John Mclntosh, 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 Boultinghouse, 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 years 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 llth.
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 Whalejs 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 25th.
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, Judge 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, wnose 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
Bounty. Kimber Barton, County Treasurer of Randolph county, vice Joseph
Barton, who refused to act.
MAY 15th.
*James 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 Pritchard, 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, 1816, and not the 5th day of June, as
entered in this book.
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JUNE 18th.
William Barnett, County Treasurer of Randolph county, vice Kimber 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, Ensigns, 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 flamm. (?) Captains; James Jordon, Lieutenant;
Nicholas Wren, Ensign, in the 4th 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 Damerell, Justice of the Peace,
Pope county; Henry Kenyon County 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 Hogg, Judge of the county court of Gallatin county: Ralph Drury,
Justice of the Peace of Monroe county.
SEPTEMBER 25th.
Samuel Judy resigned his appointment ef 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.
Appointee1 Samuel Harris Justice of the Peace for Crawford county.
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JANUARY 2nd.
The Governor appointed Allen McGahay, Coroner, George Kincaid, Smith
Shaw and James Shaw, Justices of the Peace, Edward H. Piper Clerk of the
County Court and Recorder of the county, Francis Cullom, Sheriff, John
Dunlap, 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 13th.
Appointed N. G. R. Rhea, Thos. C. Brown and William Hears 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; iHenry 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 B'ourth Regiment.
The Governor appointed Jos. McCombe, Captain in the Fourth Regiment.
Governor appointed Samuel Gaston Lieutenant in the Fourth Regiment.
Governor appointed Andrew McCJure Susign 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 for 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 Morvin Puller County Surveyor for the county of J ack-
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 Regiment, 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, (being heretofore commissioned) before his Excellency,
Ninian Edwards, took the usual oath of fidelity and office as Secretary of this
Territory, in the followiag words, to- wit:
Illinois Territory, ss:
Personally
tory aforesaid,
States,
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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 office 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. 1816, 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.
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 Mid die ton,
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, agent 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 Jaryis,
Ensign; Isaac Ferguson, Captain; John Warrick, Lieutenant; William
Samples, Ensign; Paul Beck, Captain; Peter Hubbard, Lieutenant; Samuel
Davidson, Ensign j 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 llth.
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 Stovall,
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 26th.
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 2a 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 8th.
Clayton Tiffin, Surgeon, of the 7th Kegiment Illinois Territory.
Samuel Myers, Justice of the County of St. Clair.
JULY 9th.
Christy Pitch, 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; Amos 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 Shij
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. Jol
Bates, Ensign, in place of Hervey Gillham, 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 Regiment.
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 of 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 Doughany,
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 r
resigned.
John Pillars, 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 llth.
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.
NOVEMBER 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.
The Governor returned to the seat of government.
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DECEMBER 10th.
Jarnes E. Willis, Justice of the Peace for Pope county.
Peter F. Seaton, Captain, Richard T. Jones, Lieutenant, Samuel Seaton.
Ensign, Tounsin Talton, Lieutenant, and James Moreland, Ensign in the
Fourth Regiment.
John Frazer resigned 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
«ounty.
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 llth.
James Cochran, Justice of the Peace for Franklin county. Isham Harri-
son, John Ewing and John Crawford, Judges 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 Jackson-
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 County Court in St. Clair county; James Rat-
cliff, 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 C9unty (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 Blown, 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 of 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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FEBRUARY 17th.
Elias K. Kane, Judge for the Eastern Circuit, vice John McLean, refused;
William Mears, Circuit Judge for the Eastern Circuit in place of E. K. Kane,
who refused to serve; William Biggs, Risdon Moore, and Benjamin Watts,
Justices for St. Clair county; David Pierce, James Bankson, James Fisher,
Jacob Turman, Justices for Washington county; James Pierce, Surveyor
and Coroner for Washington county; Simon M. Hubbard, Clerk of the Cir-
cuit and County Courts and Recorder for Franklin county, vice R. Elliott,
refused to accept.
Rhodolphus 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 Mc-
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 fienry 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 llth.
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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MARCH 14th.
The Governor absent from the seat of government.
The Secretary made the following appointments:
Guy W. Smith, Recorder of Edwards county, vice R. Baird, deceased.
Edw. N. Collom, Jos. Kitchell, David Porter, Shadrack 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, Majors; John Chenowith,
John Barlow, Samuel Gaston, Joseph Kitchel, David Jrrice, Captains in the
9th Regiment; Wheeler Mattit, Joseph Wood, Eli Adams, John R. Adams,
Charles K. Arleher, Lieutenants in 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,
9th Regiment.
James D. Thomas and Matthew Eades, Majors; Hezekiah Harris, James W.
Bradsby, William Rutherford, Isaac Griffin 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, 1818, the commission of Jas. Tanehill, Justice in St-
•Clair 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
Regiment.
Henry S. Dodge, Aide-de-Camp to the Brigadier- General in the 1st Brigade.
APRIL 4th.
John Stuntz's resignation as Captain, received and acc'epted, 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 23rd.
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 Punine, Captain f
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.
John Hay 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,
Hugh 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. Glair county; Elijah C. Berry,
captain, Edward Cowles, lieutenant, and Samuel 0. 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. Smith,
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 Warnock, Judge of the Western circuit.
JUNE 14th.
Jno. Browning to take the census in Franklin county, vice John McCreary,
refused to serve.
JLNE 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. Lamkin, 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,
Henry Herring, 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, John A. Wakefield and Francis Brown, Justices for Bond county.
Joseph Duncan, Jno. H. Morgan, Thos. Johnson, Walter Creep well,
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
jonn uopeiana, Tnos. <J.
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 Washington 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 Elledge, 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. Damewpod promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Fourth
Regiment, Illinois Territory.
Appointed Bennett Hancock, Coroner, Jiio. 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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ONTAKiO
FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY, NOVEMBER 25- DECEM-
BER 26, 1812
JOURNAL OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
At the General Assembly, begun and held in the town of Kaskaskia, on
Wednesday, the 25th day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and twelve.
On which day (being 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. Glair, 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 tern., 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, praying to be heard
by counsel, or otherwise, respecting a contested election with William Biggs,
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
not 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., 1807, and an act passed the 16th
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 territory, 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
beine 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 Departments 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 following 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 referred 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, 1812.
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 adopted.
Adjourned until ten of the clock tomorrow morning.
WEDNESDAY 2o 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 duly 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. Biggs 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 dp inform the 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 William 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 four 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 tney to re-
port by bill or otherwise, and that Messrs. Talbott and Ferguson 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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On motion of Mr. Briggs, "Resolved, that a committee of two members be
appointed to enquire into the laws and system of the court of chancery, and
report thereon by bill or otherwise," and that Messrs. Biggs and Ferguson
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 STH 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/jor Mor-
dock's having four Companies of Rangers, 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 ?TH DECEMBER, 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. Talbott the committee arose and the President resumed
the chair. The committee reported progress and ask leave to sit again.
A message from the House of Representatives 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, STH 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 the words, "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 dp 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 QTH DECEMBER, 1812.
Council met according to adjournment.
On motion of Mr. Ferguson, "Resolved, that we now proceed to the
election of an Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk for both Houses during the
ballance of the present session, and that this resolution be sent to the House
of Representatives for their concurrence, and that the Clerk do carry 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 they 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, IOTH 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 of 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 inte a commit-
tee of the whole on the bill to amend an act entitled "An act regulating the
admission of attorneys and counsellors 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 HTH 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 "vestip£ 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. Ferguson, 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.
Oo 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 DECEMBER, 1812.
The Council met according to adjournment.
Mr. Menard (the President), attended and took his seat.
A message from the Governor informing this House that he had sent on the
address to the President of the United States which originated in this House.
The joint committee of Enrolled Bills reported they have presented to his
Excellency, the Governor, "the act declaring what laws are in force."
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Greenup, their Clerk,
wherein the Governor informs both Houses that agreeable [to the I to their
joint request 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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On motion of Mr. Ferguson, "Resolved that this Bill be 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. Ferguson, "Resolved that this Bill be read a second
time now," which was done,.
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "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 respecting 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 preamble, and the words "Territorial
Treasury" in lieu of "Territory" in the 8th 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 message from the House of Representatives by their Clerk, accompanied
by a bill supplemental to an act entitled, "An act regulating 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 Bill 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 levying 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. Biggs, "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
THURSDAY THE I?TH 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 land 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 sheriff to be sold, on that
day by him at the place of sale as above mentioned, goods and chattels suffi-
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.
On 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 Council J 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 Honse 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
in 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 again," on which the President resumed the
chair.
On motion of Mr. Talbott, the bill "concerning frauds" was read a second
time, and by motion, "Resqlved, 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. Glair counties." And
also that the committee of conference appointed by the Legislative Council
and House of Representatives, on the amendment by the Legislative 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 Legislative 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 ia 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 ought 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 Representative!;., '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, August and December,' in the fourth and fifth lines in the second
section be struck out and the words, 'on the first Mondays in May and Au-
gust and inserted November,' and that the word 'original' 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-wil : '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 of this House."
A message from the Governor, by Mr. Maxwell, informing this House that
he 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, "Res9lved 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 message from the House of Representatives by their Clerk accompanied
by a Resolution of both Houses respecting 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 Peggy Wright, and their resolution on the same asking the
concurrence of this House -thereto. Also a resolution requesting a copy of
the petition of this Legislature to the President of the United States, en our
relations with our savage neighbors, be transmitted to our Delegate in Con-
gress, with a request to him to use his best exertions to promote the objects
of said petition with Congress and with the President, &c.
A message 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 Ithe County, ten days
before holding such elections, and the same shall be holden within twenty
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 be 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."
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 motipn 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, I 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 22o DECMBEB, 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 dp 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 in 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 several counties," be amended by insert-
ing the words, "and for the County of St. Glair 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 JPiggot from re-establishing the
ancient ferry opposite the town of St. Louis, ou 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 a? follows: 'Provided, neverthe-
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less, that nothing in this act shall be so construed as to prevent the heirs of
James Piggot from re-establishing the ancient ferry opposite the town of St.
Louis, on the Mississippi, etc.' "
On motion of Mr. Biggs, "Resolved, that this House concur in this bill as
amended, on the third reading, and that the Clerk do inform the House of
Representatives thereof, and ask them to concur in the amendment of this
House."
A message 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."
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 Honse 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 this bill, and [that] the
Clerk inform the House of Representatives thereof."
On motion of Mr. Talbott, "Resolved that this House go into a committee
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 Mr. 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 ©f," 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 further discussion of the bill "appointing county commissioners, "on
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
amendment of the committee, that the Clerk inform the House of Represen-
tatives that this House have concurred in this bill as amended, and ask them
to concur in the amendments.
A message from the House of Representatives, by their clerk, accompanied
by a memorial and resolution to our delegate in Congress, for the concurrence
of this House; ordered that it be read now a first time.
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-
curred.
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
papers in this Territory," requesting the concurrence of this House to the
two last mentioned acts.
On motion 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."
On 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 committee 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."
—6 T. R.
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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. Biggs, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills, report that they have ex-
amined and compared the following acts and find them truly enrolled, towit:
"A bill for fixing 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-
gemental to the several militia laws," and pray the concurrence of this
ouse 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 9f holding Courts," also "An act to amend an act entitled, 'An act
regulating Grist Mills and Millers etc.,7 ' "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] that the 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. (2J
Nays — Messrs. Biggs, Judy and Menard. (3.) Lost.
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Ordered that the bill "supplemental to the militia laws be read a first
time," which was done, ordered to be read a second time now, which was
also done. Then read the bill for printing the laws of this Territory a first
time, ordered that this bill be read a second time now, which was also done.
Ordered that the bill "supplemental to the militia law" be read now a third
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-
resentatives in the bill, 'authorizing the Governor to have the laws printed,
etc.,' 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
examined 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 officers, 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
clerk 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 the 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-
1 An act concerning the General Court;" "An act supplemental to
regulating the practice of the General Court and Courts of Common Pleas,
etc.;' ' "An act concerning fines and forfeitures;" "An act for the removal
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and safe keeping of the ancient records and papers, etc.;" "An act to
amend an act entitled, 'An act to establish and regulate ferries, etc.;' " "An
act to repeal an act entitled, 'An act to prevent unlawful gaming.' '
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 first 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 passr
and that the Clerk inform the House of Representatives thereof.
Mr. Biggs, from the Committee of Enrolled Bills, report that they have
examined the act for printing the laws, etc.," and that the same is truly
enrolled.
A message from the House of Representatives, by f 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 theykhave 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 fof] 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 Clerk, 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. Biggs, 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. B
present*
acts,
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tions for the ensuing: year, etc.;" "An act for printing the laws, etc.;" "An
act supplemental to an act entitled 'an act to fix the places for holding courts
in the several counties, etc.;' " "An act supplemental to 'an act concerning:
the General Court;' ' "An act concerning the Clerk's fees in the Court or
Chancery;" "An act fixing the salaries of several public officers for one
year."
By message from the House of Representatives this House are informed
that the Governor has approved and signed the above acts.
The Governor, in the hall of the House of Representatives, prorogued the
Legislature untill the second Monday in November next, in the following
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 Monday in November next.
(Signed) NINLAN EDWARDS.
26th December, 1812."
Attest:
J. THOMAS,
Stc'y L. C.
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FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY, NOVEMBER 25 TO DECEM-
BER, 26, 1812.
JOURNAI/ OF THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES OP THE ILLINOIS TERRITORY,
Begun and held at the town of Kaskaskia on 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 Assembly.
A quorum having appeared, they proceeded to appoint Mr. George Fisher t
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 n9mination 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, Win. 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 regulate their sessions, be adopted in this Legisla-
ture and that they be copied on the journals of 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 OP NOVEMBER, 1812.
The House met according to adjournment.
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 Wm. 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 motionj 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.
On the motion of Mr. Oglesby, and seconded, Resolved, that it shall be the
duty of the Doorkeeper to announce all messages which may be sent to
either House, to carry all messages, either public or private, when directed
by either House, to provide wood and keep good fires in each room when the
weather requires it, to 'have each House swept clean every morning, to provide
water for each House during their sitting, 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: I 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 accordingiy.
Mr. Trammel, from the joint committee appointed to wait 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 passed, 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 you at this time, had
it not been for a single case which would not, consistently with the public
good, admit "of further delay. In order to give effect to the late law of Con-
gress extending to the people of this Territory an enlargement of the right of
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suffrage, it became my duty to create 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 organization of our judiciary
system, no courts can be held, nor any legal 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, which,
under different circumstances, it would have been my duty to recommend to
your consideration. And if there be anything 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 large 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 day, I submit without
remark to your own judgments. In either case you may be assured of the
most cordial and useful cooperation which it may 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 honorable 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-
ern 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
have 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.
NINIAN EDWARDS.
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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 was appointed Speaker protempore.
On motion, ordered that the House be adjourned until tomorrow morning
10 o'clock, and then the House adjourned.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER IST, 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.
lo His Excellency, Ninian Edwards:
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
us 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 earliest attention.
We wish you may long continue to enjoy the confidence of your country, and,
with it, health and happiness.
Which said address after being engrossed and read a second time was
unanimously concurred in 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, "Resolved that a committee be ap-
pointed to examine the statutes of the Indiana Territory, and the acts passed
by the Governor and Judges 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. Glair, 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 day, which said rules are as
follows:
OF THE SPEAKER.
I. The Speaker with two members of the House, shall be sufficient 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 tern, 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
ecide 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 order; 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 against 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 shall 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 putting the question, or addressing 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 one 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 committee, 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 passage shall undergo three readings,
one on each day for three days, and free discussion allowed thereon, unless
in cases of urgency the House, by a concurrence of two-thirds, shall deem it
expedient and dispense with this rule.
XXXI V. 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 ready
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 in a plain, round hand and the style
shall be "Be it enacted by the Legislative Council, etc."
XXXVII. When a bill passes it shall [be] certified by the clerk, who at the
foot thereof shall note the day it passed.
XXXVIII. The bills not finally acted upon, shall betaken up and read, be-
ginning with the bill in most forwardness, ana 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.
OP 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
nave originated before it shall be presented to the Governor.
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III. When bills are enrolled, they shall be examined by a joint committee,
of one from the Legislative Council and one from the House of Representa-
tives, appointed as a standing committee for that purpose. This committee
shall examine and compare the enrolled with the engrossed bills, as they
passed in the two Houses and correcting any 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 signed 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, certifiying 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 recommending 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 ' unanimously con-
curred in.
On motion of Mr. Oglesby, and seconded, resolved, unanimously, 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
Coancil and request their concurrence.
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A message 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.
Mr. Wilson from the committee appointed to examine the statutes of the
Indiana Territory and the acts passed by the Governor and Judges of the Ill-
inois Territory and report 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
committed to a committee of the whole house on this day.
The House, according to order resolved itself into a committee of the whole
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-
ported that the committee had, according to order, had said bill under con-
sideration and made some progress therein.
On motion of Mr. Oglesby, and seconded, resolved that said bill be recom-
mitted to a select committee.
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 whicn 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, iomtly with such committee as may be 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 Representatives:
"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.
NINIAN 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 gone through the same with considerable
amendments, which hejdelivered in at the clerk's table where the same were
read, and on the question being put thereon were unanimously concurred in
by 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
levies.
Ordered that the said petitions be referred tola 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 next.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morning, 10 o'clock.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER STH, 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.
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 ?TH, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
The Speaker being absent, Mr. Jones was chosen Speaker protem.
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, according 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 that the committee have had the said bill under
their consideration and have gone through the same without amendment.
On motion of Mr. Oglesby and seconded, ordered that the said bill be en-
grossed and read a third time today.
Mr. Short asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill concerning Courts of
Common Pleas and fixing the.tirae of holding terms in the respective counties,
which he delivered in at the Clerk's table, where the same was read the first
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 o'clock.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER STH, 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 a 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 engrossed bill concerning- courts of common pleas and fixing the time
for holding terms in the respective counties, was read, and on motion of Mr.
Oglesby, the said bill was committed to a committee of the whole House on
this day.
The bill to amend an act entitled, "An act regulating the admission 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 concerning 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 regulating the admission and
practice of attorneys and counsellors at law," and after sometime spent there-
in the committee rose, and Mr. Wilson reported that the committee had the
said bill under consideration and had made some progress 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, "An 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 QTH, 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 engrossed 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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Mr. Speaker then signed the said enrolled bill.
Ordered that the Clerk carry the same to the Council.
The engrossed bill to amend the act entitled: "An act regulating 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 regulating the admission and practice of attorneys
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 up 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. Trammell 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 itself 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 the 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 being: taken, on agreeing to the report of the commit-
tee it was resolved in the affirmative, and so the said last mentioned bill was
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 first 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 bearing 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 Clerkys
table, where it was read as follows:
"Resolved, 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. 'r
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 land, 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, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
The bill for the relief cf Benjamin Stephenson was read a second time. On
motion ordered that the said bill be committed to a committee of the whole
House tomorrow.
The bill for the relief of the sheriff of Randolph C9unty was read the second
time and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time tomorrow.
The bill to amend an act entitled, "An act regulating 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 concerning the militia and for the relief of
Dunkards, 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 consideration and had agreed to
sundry amendments thereto which he delivered in.
And on the question being put on agreeing to the amendment of the com-
mittee it passed in the affirmative, 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
court 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 Enrollments, 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 act to amend
an act entitled "An act regulating the practice in the general court and
courts of common pleas and for other purposes.7 '
Ordered that the clerk carry the said Bill to the council and request th
concurrence. >j
The engrossed bill concerning courts of common pleas and fixing ^6e timdf
of holding terms in the several counties was read the third time.
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Resolved, that the said bill do pass and that the title be "An act concern-
ing: the court of common pleas and fixing the time of holding terms in the
several counties.
Ordered that the clerk carry 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 therein the committee rose and
Mr. Wilson reported that the committee have had under their consideration
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 conscientiously 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, 1812.
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 "twa
hundred dollars per annum" in the second section and inserting in lieu
thereof "two dollars per day while in service as Brigade Inspector, to be paid
annually out of any 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 m.
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 Teintory.
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, according to the joint request of both Houses of the Legislature^
transmitted two 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 which addresses originated in this House. I am also directed
by the Governor 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 then he withdrew.
Ordered, that the Clerk inform the Council thereof.
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The bill to amend the law concerning the Militia and for the relief of
Quakers, Dunkards, and other religious persons conscientiously scrupulous
of bearing arms, was read the third time.
Mr. Short made a motion to throw the said bill under the table.
On the question being put on the said motion it passed in the negative, the
Speaker on an equal division of the House giving the casting 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 of bearing arms."
Ordered, that the Clerk carry 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 sundry 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 sheriffs 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 affairs in icla-
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 division 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 affirmative.
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 of 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 concerning 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 governed
and regulated by the law of the Indiana Territory, approved September 17th,
in 1807, except so far as the said law may be repugnant to this enactment
hereinafter made.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the general
court shall hold three sessions annually at Kaskaskia, on the fourth Mondays
of April, August 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
hundred dollars.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that in all cases
and upon all points that shall be hereafter adjudicated by the said general
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 atter 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 elerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their
concurrence.
The bill vesting 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 | 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 bill 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 by 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 may be required of
him, which bond shall be filed in the office of the -Secretary of the Territory.'
"Add to the twentieth section the following words: ' Provided, however,
that no injunction to stay, proceedings 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.
Eesolved, 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
court 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 message from the Council by Mr. Thomas, their Secretary:
"Mr. Speaker:— The Council have concurred in the bill from this House
for the relief of Benjamin 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 being taken up and read at the Clerk's table,
was as follows: "Strike out of the second section the following words, 'and
be ir further enacted that the Brigade 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 Brigade 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 Mr. 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 amendment1?" 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 to
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 regulate elections was read a second time.
A motion was made by Mr. Oglesby to fill the blanks therein with the
words: "First Thursday ib October," which motion was on the question
thereon being 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 agreed to.
Ordered that the said bill be engrossed, 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.
Resolved, 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"
in the 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 Chancery 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 regulat-
ing elections.7'
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their
concurrence.
The bill to amend an act entitled "An act regulating grist 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 I?TH, 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 after 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 Ton] 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 Council.
The engrossed bill to amend an act entitled, "An act regulating grist 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 regulating 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 18TH, 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 have an opportunity of purchasing the land they oc-
cupied before they had made such ameliorations thereon 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 canses which are well understood and wnich 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 have risked
their lives in defending it against the barbarous savages who invaded it), but
are now in danger of losing the whole value of their labor by competition at
the sales or by the holders of unlocated claims being permitted to locate on
their improvements;
And, whereas, the far greater portion of those unlocated claims are in the
hands of a few individuals, who acquired 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 others,
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, as well
as the regulars, we therefore think that it would not be unjust for Congress
to give each settler in this territory, who have not received a donation of
land, the same quantity of land that the regulars are entitled to, and if this
can not be granted, that they may have the pre-emption right to purchase the
land they have settled on, and if neither of these measures can be obtained
that the said settlers shall have the right to sue any purchaser or holder of
unlocated claims who may purchase or appropriate to himself or herself such
improvements, and recover the value thereof, and that the land so purchased
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."
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 Mr. 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 ana 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. Glair 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, 'An act concern-
ing proceedings in civil case,' " and then he withdrew.
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee of Enrollments, reported that the corn-
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 following titles to-wit: "An act concerning pro-
ceedings in civil cases," "An act vesting 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."
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 enrolled bill entitled, "An act concerning
proceedings in civil cases." And then he withdrew.
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 following 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.
In place of the fifth section, put the following:
"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
of fact, but in future the General Court shall take cognizance of mat-
ters of law only, by writ of error or appeal, neither of which shall issue
in any case whatever until after final judgment in the Court of Common
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."
In place of the seventh section put the following:
"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, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
The Speaker not being present, Mr. Wilson was chosen Speaker pro. 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.
The Speaker having now attended, resumed his chair.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the 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 the 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 put those laws so that they might be printed with least expense to
the public, and that he would superintend and contract for the printing 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-
mittee 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 Secretary:
"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 Legislature 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 may be entirely different
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 conssquence which I presume must have 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 Legislature to the President of the United States on
the subject of the affairs of this Territory, be transmitted to our delegate in Con-
gress with a request that he will use his best exertions to promote the object of
said petition with Congress and with the President of the United States."
—8 T. R.
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And on taking the question on agreeing to the said resolution , it passed in
the affirmative.
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 Peggy
Wright, widow of Captain Tolover Wright, deceased, praying that the Leg-
islature may request the General G9vernment to allow the petitioner and her
family, consisting of nine infant children, a donation of land 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, Mr. Short offered the following resolution, which was
unanimously concurred in:
"Resolved, by the Legislative 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." '
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-
cur therein."
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 1 had
written on the subject, and I now communicate it for the information of
yourselves and your constituents."
Mr. Wilson, who had forgotten to bring with him, from home, at the com-
mencement 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 engrosed and read a third
time tomorrow.
The House then adjourned until half after 4 o'clock this afternoon. 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, DECEMBER 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 regulating 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
give settlers the right of locating unlocated claims on their improvements,
cec. They have reconsidered the 7tb section of the bill entitled, 'An act for
levying and collecting a tax on land,' and have resolved to strike out the
words 'suffer 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 to 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 affirmative.
The Speaker asked and obtained leave of absence for an hour and Mr.
Short was chosen Speaker protem. «•
The question was then put on agreeing to the second bill and it was re-
solved in the affirmative.
The yeas and nays being demanded by the House. Those who voted in
the affirmative are, John Gramnier, William Jones, Philip Trammell, 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 have 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 cont'errence pursuant to said resolution."
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee of Enrollments, reported that the commit-
tee have compared the following enrolled with the engrossed 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. Oglesby asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill concerning fines
and forfeitures which was received and read the first time and orderea 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 fixing
the places of holding 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 28th 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 St. Clair as near the center as maybe
consistent to the population of the inhabitants thereof.' '
Mr. Grammar offered the following amendment which was agreed to, to-wit:
"Add to the end of the first amendment the following: "Provided that an
eligible situation for a county 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 affirmative.
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 23o, 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 llth 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 in his
power. That he will if possible execute their wishes in relation to the subject
of the resolution of the Legislature, provided nothing more eligible occurs to
the Legislature.
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A message from the Council by Mr. Thomas their Sec't'y.
"Mr. Speaker. The Council disagree to the amendment of this House to
the amendment of the Council to the Bill entitled, 'An act fixing the place of
holding Courts in the several Counties,' " and then he withdrew.
A message from the Legislative Council by Mr. Thomas their Secretary.
"Mr. Speaker: The Council have passed the Bill entitled 'An act concerning
Juries,' " and then he withdrew.
Mr. Oglesby asked and obtained leave to bring in a Bill "concerning the
Ancient records in this Territory," which was reed, and read the first time
and ordered to be read a second time today.
The House, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a com-
mittee of 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 Committee 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.
Resolved that the said Bill do pass and that the title be, "An act making
appropriation of money for the ensuing 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 reliet of Benjamin
Stephenson'," 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 council have passed the bill entitled, 'An act to amend
the act to regulate and establish ferries', with amendments to which they 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 then 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 amendment
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 affirmative.
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 pass 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:
44 Mr. Speaker: — The Council have disagreed to reconsider the enrolled
bill entitled, 'An act supplemental to an act entitled, An act regulating the
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practice in the general 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 thfcn he withdrew.
Mr. Wilson asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill to repeal the act en-
titled, "An act to prevent unlawful gaming," 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 the people of the Illinois Territory on a similar footing with the people
of their sister Territory (now the State of Ohio.)
"By the act of Congress of the 30th of April, 1802, it will be seen that propo-
sitions were made to the people of the State of Ohio which induced the Con-
vention to waive the right of the state to tax any land sold by the United
States for five years from and after the day of sale; on condition (among
others) that one township of land including the Saline on the Sciota river
and two sections including the Saline of the Muskingum should be conveyed
to and become the property of the State.
"And Whereas, this Territory has and will have similar equivalent to offer
to the General Government for the fee of one township, including the Saline
on the Saline creek, in this Territory. Therefore, be it
"Resolved by the Legislative Council and House of Representatives, that
the Legislature of this Territory in behalf of the people of the said Territory
will 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 Representatives 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 affirmative."
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 records 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 the
said bill under their consideration and had agreed to some amendments there-
in. And on the question being put, on agreeing thereto, it passed in 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 printing1 the laws was read a second time and ordered to be
committed to a Committee of the Whole on this day.
The House then accordingly resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole
on the said bill, and, after some time spent therein, the Speaker resumed the
chair and Mr. Jones reported the bill without amendments.
Ordered that the said bill be engrossed and read a third time today.
The bill to repeal the act to prevent unlawful gaming 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 gaming."
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 regulating
the practice in the General Court and Courts of Common Pleas amd for 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, "An act for the
safe keeping of the ancient records in this Territory."
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 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 House," 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 the 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 tore-
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: "1st. Strike out the
words 'three dollars' m 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 engrossing
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 question being put on agreeing to the said amendments it was
resolved in the affirmative.
Ordered that the clerk inform the Council thereof.
Mr. Trammell asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill supplemental to
the several laws concerning 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:
"Mr. Speaker: The Council have passed the Bill entitled, 'An act con-
cerning seals to law process,' " and then he withdrew.
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 find them truly enrolled to-wit: "An act concerning
frauds," "An act to amend an act entitled, 'An act regulating Grist Mills
and Millers and for other purposes.' ' "An act to fix the places of holding
Courts in the several counties," and "An act concerning Jurors."
Mr. Speaker signed the said enrolled Bills.
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."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said Bill to the Council and desire their
concurrence.
The Bill supplemental to the several laws concerning the Militia was read
the third time.
Resolved that the said Bill do pass and that the title be, "An act supple-
mental to the several laws concerning the Militia."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said Bill to the Council and desire their
concurrence.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow morning 10 o'clock.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25TH, 1812.
The House of Representatives met.
Mr. Wilson from the Committee of Enrolled Bills reported that the Com-
mittee 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 first
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 filled the blanks therein.
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And on the question being put on agreeing to the report of the committee
it passed in the affirmative
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:— The Council have passed the bills with the following titles,
to-wit: 'An act supplemental to the several laws concerning the Militia,
'An act for printing the laws,' and 'An act fixing the salaries of certain offi-
cers and for other purposes7," 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 officers
for one year," "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 establish and regulate ferries," "An act concerning fines 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," 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, 9 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 fines 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 safe 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 bring in a bill to amend the
Militia law of this Territory which was reed, and read the first time, and the
rules of the House being 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
the Militia law of this Territory."
Ordered that the clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their
concurrence.
Mr. Trammell asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill concerning the
clerks' fees in the Court of Chancery and .for other purposes which was reed,
and 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 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 clerk carry the said bill to the Council and desire their
concurrence.
Mr. Trammell asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill 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 Chancery 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 his approbation sundry enrolled bills
with the folio wing 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 fix 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
officers 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 fixing the salaries of certain public officers for one year,"
"An act supplemental to an act entitled, 'A.n act concerning the general
court,' ' "An act supplemental to an act entitled, 'An act to fix the place of
holding courts in the several counties,' " "An act for printing the Jaws of this
Territory," "An act making appropriations of money for the ensuing year
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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 Legislature having now finished the business before them, on motion,
it was resolved that the Gove'rnor be informed thereof.
The members of the Legislative 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
TERRITORY, Ibl8.
Cook. Daniel P..
Hardin. Jeptha.
Kane, Elias K...
McLean. John...
Mears. William.
Warnock, John.
COUNTY JUDGES APPOINTED IN ILLINOIS
TERRITORY. 1809-1818.
Amos. Abraham 40
Anderson, David 35,39
Barney. William 35,39
Biggs, William 35,39
Bradshaw. John 41
Cadwell, George 35,39
Cairnes. Caldwell 35. 39
Caldwell, John <9
Craig. Thomas E 35,39
Crawford. John 54
Davenport, Marmaduke S 45
Davis, Nathan 40
Ewing, John 54
Ferguson, Hamlet 35,49
Ferguson, Thomas 40
Fisher. George 35,39
Frazer, Robert 45
Fuller. Marvin 39
Griggs, Jesse 35,40
Guard. Seth 35.39
Hargrave, Willis 39
Harrison, Isham 54
Hogg, Stephen 43
Hull. James 40
Jones. Martin 46
Jones. William 45
Judy. Samuel 39
Kirkpatrick. Thomas 35, 39, *6
Lacy, Robert 40
Lee. Benoni 40
Lemon, James, Sr 89
Lofton, John G 35
McFerron.John 35-39
Mclntosh. John 35,39
McRoberts. 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
Pumroy, Joseph 39
Sloeumb.John C 35.39
Taylor. David S 49
Thomas. John 35. 39
Todd, Thomas 39
Watt*, Benjamin 41
Weaver. James 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..
Campbell, John —
Craig, Thomas E..
Ferguson, Thomas
Finney, James
Fisher, George —
Fouke. Philip
Grant, John _ .
Greathouse. Gabriel 27
Green, Nathaniel 27
Griggs, Jesse 29
Judy, Samuel 27
Kirkpatrick. Thomas..
Lofton, John 9
McFerron, John
Menard. Peter
Morrison, William....
Murray. John B
Perry, John Francois.
Rabb, William
Rector, William
Slocumb, John C
Thomas, John
Weaver, I. (J.?).
29
27
18
17
17
29
17
27
17
27
17
.. . 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
Anderson, David 5, 56, 60
Anderson, John 29
Arckney. John 61
Arnett, Nathan 51
Arundel, William 4
Ashby, William R 45
Badgley. David 4
Baird. Robert 87
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 87
Beard. Joseph 35
Bennet. William 41
Biggs. William 4,59
Boilvan, Nicholas 38
Boilvin. Nicholas 1
Bond. Shadrack. Jr 14
128
Index — Continued .
Page.
Boon. William 41
Boran. b arleton 52
Boring, Hosiah 42
Boultinghouse, Daniel 4
Bowles. John 58
Bowman, John 37
Boyes. Jacob A 4
Bradsby. William H 30
Bradfhaw. John 11,54
Brazil. Robert 30
Brown, Aaron Bur 60
Brown. Francis 60
Brown, George 44,54
Brown, Hasey 54
Brownfleld. Theron 38, 41
Bryant. Prince 32,41
Bull, John 49
§yers. J ohn 30
ad wel i . George 9, 27, 56
airnes. Cald well 4
8 ampbell, Alexander 58
ampbell. John 17
Carnes. Caidwell 56
Carraghan, John 59
Carter, Shadrack, B. A 57
Casey, Levi 46
Chuffin, William 31,41
Cheek, John 60
Chenet, Antoine Z 43
Chenett. Antoine Z 61
Clark, Alexander 61
Clark. James 46
Clayton, Stephen 40
Cochran James 54
Cochran, James 58
Cockran. Andrew 42
Cohen, Thomas 58
Collom. Edward N 57
Compton. Levi 6
Connar, Henry 31
Connor, Benjamin F 46
Converse, Daniel 46
Cooper. Jesse 43
Copeland, John 60
Counts, David 56
Covington. Edmond 39
Cox Robert 32
Coxe, Micajah 53
Coxe. Thomas 57
Craig. Hugh 60
Craig. Thomas E 22
Crawford, Samuel 59
Creepwell, Walter 60
Cullum, Edward N 42
Cummings. Isaiah 53
Damerell, John 42
Damewood, John G 58
Davenport, Otho 54
Davidson, Thomas 24
Davidson, Thomas G 27
Davis, Joshua 37
Davis, Nathan 56
Davis. Thomas M 58
Day, Henson 25
Day. Ralph P 38
Deschamps. Antoine 4
Dillard. Joseph 61
Drury, Ralph 38,43
Duncan, -I oseph 60
Duncan, Matthew i 36
Eaton. Richard 60
Eberman. Joseph 6,29,38
Eckols. Jesse 54
Edes, Matthew 31
Edgar.John 8
Edwards, Nicholas ....:.... 61
Ekles, Jesse 33
Ellpdge. Daniel 61
Elliott, Robert 4,27
Page.
Ellis. William 5b
Estes. James R 37
Ferguson, Hamlet 6
Ferguson, Thomas 6,28
Field, Abner 53
Fike, Abel 41
Finlay, John 4
Finney, James 37
Fisher, George 56
Fisher, Harry Munroe 4
Fisher, James 56
Fisk, Adam 1 52
Fitch. Christy 50
Ford, J ames 6
Fouke, Philip 4
Fox. James M 41
Frazer, Robert 56
Freyer, Robert 42
Fuller, Marvin 17.36
Fulton. 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
Griggs, Jesse 28,56
Groething, John
Grovenor, Parke 45
Groves, 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, Samuel 38,43
Harris, Thompson :
Harrison. I<*ham 54
Hay, Daniel 45
Hay, John 4
Hay. Lowery 39
Hay. Robert 6
Hay, Samu"!
Herring, Isaac 54
flibbins. John 13
Hickman. William 54
Hi grains. Ran son
Hotchkiss. Miles 55
Houston. William 31
Howard. John 48
Hubbard, Peter
Humphreys. Charles 28,45
Hunsncker, Georee 54
Hatchings, Kitz Edward 6'
Jameson. Alexander 32,4
Jarrot, Nicholas
Johnson, John
Johnson. Thomas 56,
Jones. Michael
Jones, William
Judy, Samuel
Keelough. David
Kennedy. Samuel S
Kennedy, Thomas
129
Index — Continued.
Page.
Kieth.Abner 64
Kincaid. George 44
Kinkaid, George 56
Kirkpatrick. John •„ 46
Kirkpatrick, Thomas 55
Kitchell, Joseph 57
Lafferty, Cornelius
jLaraeson, William 37
Langworthy, Kodolphus 56
Lawrison. Thomas 37,41
Leadbetter, Asa 49
Lemen, James 4
Lemmon. Robert 21
Levena. Henry 5
Lockhart, John 50
Lockharr. William 48
Lofton, John G 8
Lurton. Jacob 55
Lusk, George Vance 37
Lusk. John T 45
Lusk. Vance 41
McCalla, John 53
MeCrary.John 45
McCreary, John 54
McDonald. William 13
McFatridge. William 44,54
McFerron. John 11, 56
McGaha. David 57
McGee. Robert 61
McHenry. Daniel: 27.39
Mclntosh. John 35
McKenney, John 34
Me Ki nsey, George 45
McMaLon. James, Sr — t 27
Me Roberts. -lames 5.40
McR -berts, Thomas 56
Maddux, Zach'ry 55
Maneer. Benjamin < 42
Maugham. John K 59
Manville, Ira. Sr 60
Marshal. John 33,56
Marshal. Samuel 56
Marshall, John 41
Marshall. Samuel 50
Martin. James 52
Mathony. 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. Benjamin 5S
Murry, John B 28
Myers. Samuel 50
Nash. William 21.28.30.39
Newell, Samuel 52
Noble, Henry 16
Ogle. Jacob 34
Oldham. Henry 31, 56
Omelvaney, Samuel 7,28
Omel veney. Samuel 40
Padfteld, 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, Ebenezer 44
Pierce, David 56
Page.
Piles, William 42.54
Pomeroy, Joseph 56
Porter. David 57
Powers. John 55
Price. Isaiah 46
Prickett. Abraham 38,46
Primm, John 40
Pritchard, John 16.41
Pyle. William 15
Quick. Moses 52
Radcliff. James 30
Randolph, Thomas 39
Rattan, Thomas 49,55
Ray, James 60
Reed. Hankerson 28
Renn.John 30
Richardson, James 60
Richay. James 41
Roberts, Levi 53
Robinson. George 7
Robinson. Hugh 59
Robinson, John 40
Rose. James. Esq 25
Russell, J ohn 61
Rutledge, Thomas 39. 58
Sams. Rice 54
Schultz. Adam 45
Scott. J ehu 41
Scott. Joseph 37,39
Scott. Joshua 35, 42
Scott. William 11
Saxton. Jacob 49
Shaw.JamfS 35,44.56
Shaw, Smith 44.56
Shearer, David 43
Shipley. Robert 48
Short. Moses.: 60
Shultz.J R 61
Shultz. John 47
Shultz.JohnR 57
Slack. Andrew 45
Slocum. Samuel 53
Slocumh. John 56
Smith, Guy W 42
Smith, John C 54
Smith, John F 48
Smith. William 35.37
Smyth, William L 35
Speed, William 37
Spencer. Robert S 58
Spencer, William 50
Squires, Amos 32. 56
Standly. Stephen 39
Stenett, Thomas ' 36
Stoveal. John B 45
Street. Joseph M 27,40
Swearensren. 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
Thomas. Robert 53
Thompson, Archibald 9
Thompson, Moses 39
Tiffin, Clayton 59
Titsworth. jHmes 41
Todd. Thomas 4,22
Trousdale, Alexander 48
Turman. Jacob 56
Tuttle.Trueman 17
Upton. Thomas 14
Vnught. William C 46
Vineyard, John 28
Waddell. Alexander. 38
Wakefleld. John A 60
Wakefleld. William 36
Walker. Henry .. 53
180
Index— Continued.
Paere.
Watkina. Lewis 35
Watts. Benjamin 56
Watts. James 60
Webb, Lazarus 61
Weldon, John 39,54
Wells. Lewis 61
West. Hezekiah 30
Whaley. James 40
Wheeler, Erasmus 61
Wheeler, William 45
Whitaker, John 44
White, David 4
White, Isaac 6, 13
White, James, Esq 25
White, Leonard 13,27
Whiteside, James A 41
Whiteside.Uel(Nel) 31
Widen. Raphael 31
Wilkins. Andrew 53
Will. Conrad 32,41
Williams. John 41
Willis, Jamea E 53
Wills, Conrad 55
Willson. Harrison 53
Wilson, Alexander 16, 27
Wilson. Thomas A 60
Wilson. William 41
Woods, Martin 53
LAWS ENACTED BY THE GOVERNOR AND
JUDOES OP ILLINOIS TER-
RITORY, 1809-12.
Act (an) in addition to an act 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
timeof 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 courts, 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
Pines, amercements, 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 1£
Frauds and perjuries, a law to prevent. 10
Gaming, a law to prevent 14
Governor of Illinois Territory, an act
concerning the powers of 18
General court, an act concerning fees
in ]0
General court at Cahokia, a law alter-
ing the time of holding' 20
General courts, an act concerning 10
Grand jurors, law concerning 13
Immorality—
An act repealing part of the law en-
titled, "A law for the prevention
of vice and immorality." 1$
Indiana Territory—
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 18
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 10
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 1809 11
A law respecting arrearages due to. 10
Sheriffs-
An act prescribing the duty of sher-
iffs in certain cases 13
Sheriff of Randolph 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 lists and the
collection of taxes for 1809 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
PROCLAMATIONS OP NTNIAN EDWARDS,
GOVERNOR OF ILLINOIS
TERRITORY, 1812.
Proclamation calling an election in Illi-
nois Territory for the purpose of sub-
mitting to the people the quesiion of
the organization of a General Assem-
bly of the Territory, dated March 14,
1812
Proclamation forbidding the sale of
liquor to the Indians near Peoria, 111.,
dated May 24, 1812
131
Index — Continued.
Page.
Proclamation appointing: an ejection in
Illinois Territory for the purpose of
electing members of the General As-
sembly, and naming time and places
of holding same, dated September 14,
1812 26-27
Proclamation dividing the counties of
Illinois Territory, and organizing and
designating the boundaries of Madi-
son, Gallatin. and Johnson counties,
dated September 14,1812 26
Page.
Proclamation appointing date for the
convening of the First General As-
sembly of Illinois Territory, dated
November 10,1812 27-28
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
Adams. John R.—
Lieut .................................
Adams. Wm. B.—
Ensign ................................
Adjutant General Illinois Territory-
Appointment and removal of .......
Adkins, Wyatt—
Ensign ...............................
Adultery—
An act concerning fornication and
adultery ............................
Advertisements —
A law concerning ....................
Alcorn—
Capt., deceased ......................
Alcorn, James—
J. P ...................................
Alcorn, Wm.—
Capt ...................................
Aleher. Jesse K.—
Ensign ................................
Alexander. Wm.—
J. P. and oath office ..... , ............
Capt ...................................
Adj. Gen.Militia .....................
County Treasurer.Randolph county
Recorder and Clerk County Court
Monroe county .....................
Clerk County Court.Monroe county
Declined appointment as County
Clerk, Monroe county .............
Allcorn, James-
Sheriff, Pope county ................
Allen Nisbett-
J. P ...................................
Allen. Rowland—
J. P ...................................
Allen, Samuel —
Lieut .................................
Amos, Abraham-
Judge County Court.Monroe county
Successor appointed ................
Anderson. Curtis- -
Ensign ................................
51
33
Anderson, David— Page.
J. P 5
Capt 5
Ad jt., Randolph county 12
Aide-de Camp 24
Judge, Court Common Pleas 27
Judge. County Court, Randolph
county 35
1st Lieut 37
Judge, County Court, Randolph
county 39
Ensign 50
J.P 56
Refused to accept commission as
J. P 60
Anderson, John—
J.P 29
Arleher. Chas. K.—
Lieut 57
Armstrong. Abner—
Sheriff, Edwards 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 48
132
Index — Continued.
Page.
Atchison. Geo. W.—
1st Lieut, of a Cavalry Co 4
Attorney General Illinois Terri-
tory, appointment of 10, It
Auditor of Public 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
51
;JT
Page.
Beain, James—
J. P 37
Beard, John—
Cnptain 12
Beard. Joseph—
J. P 35
Beam, James —
J. P 37
Beauleau, Jean-
Captain... 4
Beaulieu, Jean-
Captain 12
Beck, Paul-
Captain 48
Bedell, Moses-
Captain
Belderback, John-
Ensign
Lieut
Belderback, Wm.—
2d Lieut
Captain
Bell. Hiram-
County Surveyor Edwards county.
Bennet. Wm.—
J. P.
Coronor Randolph county
Berry, Elijah C.—
Auditor Public Accounts
Captain
Big Muddy River-
Boundary of county
Biggs. Wm.—
Appointed J. P
Judge Court Common Pleas
Jud^e County Court Sr. Clair
county
J.P
Bilderback, Charles-
Lieut
Bilderback, John-
Ensign
Bilderback, Wm.—
2d Lieut
Black well, Robert-
Auditor of Public Accounts
Resigned as Auditor
Blair, Alexander-
Trial of
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, dedimus issued to 5
Boltinghouse, Daniel-
Captain 33
Bond County —
Appointments 44-46 (4), 53-55 (3)
Bond, Colonel-
Governor's order to reg't of 8
Bond. Shadrach, Jr.—
Lieut. Col 4
J. P 1H2)
Aid deCamp 22
Jud»e Court Common Pleas 24
133
Index — Continued.
Boon. Wm.— Page.
Capt.;alsoto administer oaths of
office 15
Capt .-. 29
J. P 41
Boran. Farleton (Tarleton?)—
J. P 52
Borin. Irvail—
Ensign 26
Borin, Isaac-
Ensign 34
Boring:. Hosiah—
J. P 42
Borough. Joseph-
Commissioner to take the census
of Madison county 5
Boultfnghooie, Daniel—
J. P 40
Bowerman. Jacob—
Ensign 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—
Ensign 12
Lieut 18
Bradsby, James W.—
Capt 49-57
Bradsby, Wm. H.—
J. P 30
Clerk Circuit and County Court and
Recorder. Washington county — 54
Bradshaw. Absolem—
Capt 36
Major 61
Bradshaw, Johu—
J. P 11
Sapt 26
ouse of, designated 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
Brainherry. 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, Union county 54
Brown, Jesse B.—
Lieut 51
Clerk County Court Edwards
county 53-54
Brown, Thos.—
Prosecuting attorney 36
Brown. Thos. C.—
Circuit attorney 44
Brownfield. T heron—
J.P 38.41
Browning. John-
Commissioner census, Franklin
county 59
Bryant, Prince—
J. P 41
Brynes, Edward-
Ensign 51
Buck. Frederick R.—
Capt 51
Bucks, Frederick-
Lieut 22
Bull, John—
J. P 49
Burchfield, John-
Ensign 48
Busel. Frederick-
Lieut 20
Bushfleld, 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 (Upper)—
Boundary line between, and U. S.. 26
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...
n
134
Index. — Continned.
Casey. Isaac— Page.
Trial of 17
Casey, Levi—
J. P 46
Cattle-
Tax on 17
Cattron, George W.—
Adjt. 9th Regt 57
Cavenah. Jas.—
Lieut 61
Census-
Commissioners appointed in sev-
eral counties to take census 54,55
Chaffin. Seth—
Ensign 54
Chaffin, Wm.—
J. P 31,34
Chambers. James-
Ensign 34
Chase, Sardis R.—
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
Chicago-
Passport granted to visit 48
Chism, James-
Ensign 38
Chissom, James-
Ensign 38
Choiser. John-
Quartermaster Sergeant 21
Quartermaster Sergeant 24
Christy. Samuel-
Ensign 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
Clampet, 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—
Act concerning
Cochran. James—
J. P .............
Cockran, Andrew—
J. P
Cockran, John—
ipt
Page.
12
"apt ..................................
Cockrane. James—
J. P. for Franklin, removed from
county .............................. 58
Cohen, Thomas—
J. P ................................... 58
Cole. John —
Capt .................................. 20
Coleman. Daniel-
Lieut .................................. 26
Coleman, Daniel T.—
Capt ................................... 34
Adj. 3d Regt .......................... 46
Resigned as Capt .................... 59
Resigned as Adjt .................... 59
Collom, Edward N.—
J. P ................................... 57
Compton, John-
Lieut. (2) ........................... 38
Compton, Levi—
J. P ................................... 6
Coroner. Edwards county .......... 35
County Treasurer, Edwards county 36
Connar, Henry—
J. P ................................... 13
Coroner, Randolph county .......... 32
Lieut .................................. 22
Connor, Benjamin F—
J. P ..... . ............................. 45
Connors, Henry-
Sheriff, Randolph county . ......... 34
Converse, Daniel —
J. P. and Recorder, Bond county ... 46
Clerk County Court, Bond 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-
Ensign .............................. 6
Lieut .................................. 12
Lieut., promoted from .............. 24
8 apt ................................... 24
apt ................................... 39
Major ................................. 46
Cook, John—
Capt .................................. 48
C°Tnrsignahan.7. ......................... 59
C°TP Je.8se: .................. «
Cooper. John—
Capt ................................. 17
Resigned as Capt .................... 20
Copeland, John—
J. P ................................... 60
Council, Wm.—
Ensign ............................... 42
Counts. David—
J. P ............................... 56
135
Index — Continued.
County Courts- Page.
Act concerning 10
Clerks of. an act concerning 12
County levies —
Acts relating to, and laws regulat-
ing 10,17
Courts-
Circuit, judges appointed 54. 56, 59
County 10, 12
•Courts of Common Pleas-
Acts concerning 7
Courts of oyer and terminer 14. 15
Covington, Edmond—
J. P 39
Cowles. Edward-
Lieut 59
•Cox. Absolem—
•Capt 37
Captl 12
Lieut 5
Cox. Robert—
J. P 32
Cox, Thomas-
Ensign 29
Lieut 32
Capt 59
Cox. MicajaL—
J. P 53
Coxe. Thomas—
J. P 57
Craig, Hugh-
Craig, Thomas—
Capt 22
Craig. Thomes E.—
J. P 22
Judge Court Common Pleas 30
Major 4th Regt 31
Judge County Court Gallatin
county 35
Colonel 39
Judge County Court Gallatin
county 39
Craw, John—
J. P 40
Crawford County-
Appointments .. .43, 44, 48. 50, 54(2) , 56, 57. 60
Crawford. John-
Judge Franklin county 54
Crawford, Samuel —
J. P 59
Creath, George —
2d Lieut 37
Sheriff Jackson county 40
Resigned as Capt 58
Creath. James—
Capt 27
Creepwell, Walter—
J. P 60
Crimes and Punishments—
An act concerning 13
Crittenden, John Jourdon —
Appointed Att'y Gen. Illinois Ter. 11
Crittenden, John J—
Resigned as Attorney Gen. 111. Ter. 14
Crittenden. f hos. T.—
Aid deCamp 15
Crittenden. Thomas Turpin—
Appointed Attorney Gen. 111. Ter. . . 14
Cross, John —
Lieut 50
Crownsur. (?) Wm.—
Ensign 28
Cullom. Francis-
Lieut 38
Sheriff Crawford county 44
Major 44
Lieut. Col. 9th Regt 53
Cullom, William-
Commissioner Census Crawford
county 54
Cullum, Edward N.—
J.P.
Cummings, Isaiah—
J.P
Dale. John-
Ensign
Damerell. John—
J. P
Damerwood. John-
Ensign
Damerwood. John G.—
Capt
Damewood, John-
Surgeon 8th Regt
Damewood, John G.—
J. P
Lieut. Col
Damewood, John S.—
Major
Danis, Antoine—
Ensign
Dannel. Walker-
Ensign
Darley. Wm. M—
Capt
Davenport, A.—
Resigned as ensign
Davenport, Adrian-
Pro vost-marshal
Davenport, Adrian, Jr.—
Lieut
Davenport, James —
Lieut
Davenport, M.S.—
Resigned as Sheriff of Franklin
county
Davenport, Marmaduke S—
Judge County Court Gallatin
county.
Sheriff Franklin county
Davenport, Otho—
J.P
Davidson, James W. —
Capt
Davidson. John-
Ensign
Davidson, Samuel-
Ensign
Davidson, Thomas—
J.P
Davidson, Thomas G.—
J. P
Davis, Hezekiah—
Coronor Jackson county
Davis. J. S.-
Removed from office as sheriff
Johnson county
Davis. James S.—
Sheriff Johnson county
Davis, James Benson (?)
Successor appointed
Davis. Joshua—
J.P
Davis. Nathan—
J.P 19
Judge County Court. Jackson
Co 40
J.P 56
Davis, Rawson—
Ensign 39
Davis. Thomas M.—
J.P 58
Day. Davis-
Successor appointed 29
Day. Henson—
J.P 25
Successor appointed... 29
Day. Ralph P.—
J. P 38
Page.
42
53
48
42
22
51
136
Index — Continued.
Decoche, Gabriel— Page.
De«limus issued to by Governor... 5
Capt 23
/SeeDuscher.
Dement, George—
1st of a cavalry company 4
Depositions—
An act regulating the manner of
taking 13
Dernette, Francois-
Ensign 5
Deschamps, Antoine—
J. P.. 4
Dickason, Marshal —
Lieut 42
Dickinson, George—
Capt 59
Dickinson, Thomas—
Capt 59
Dilland, Daniel-
Ensign 50
Dillard. Joseph—
J. P 61
Dillingham, Ajalon—
Capt 19
Dixon, R.—
Passport granted to 58
Dodd. Michael-
Ensign 45
Dodge. Henry S—
Aid de camp 57
Doueharty, 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-
Lieut 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-
Surveyor. Crawford county 44
Duscher, Gabriel —
Capt 23
See Decoche.
Eades, Mathew—
Capt 47
Eades, Matthew-
Major 57
Earthman, John-
Coroner Johnson county 36
Eaton. Richard—
J. P 60
Eavans, Owen—
Cant 12
Eberman. Joseph—
J. P... 6,29.38
Ebert, Edward— Page.
Capt 20
Eckols. Jesse—
J. P 54
Edes. Matthew—
J. P 31
Edes. Wm.—
Capt 18
Resigned as Capt 24
Edgar. John—
J. P 8
Edwards County-
Appointments in 35, (4). 36, (2) 37,
38. (3). 39, 42. (3). 43, 45, (2), 49.
50.51.52. (2). 53, (2), 54, (2), 56, 57, (2), 58
Edwards, N.—
Makes appointment of J. P 56
Edwards. Nicholas-
Ensign 50
J. P 61
Edwards. Ninian—
Appointed Governor Illinois Terri-
tory &
Oath of office 7
Issues proclamation
Issues proclamation 25
Issues proclamation
Issues proclamation 27
Issues proclamation 28
Arrived at seat of government of
Illinois Territory 30
Administers oath of office to Secre-
tary of State 4&
Signs commission 47
Ekles, Jesse—
J. P 33
Elledge, Daniel—
J. P 61
Elliott, R.—
Declines to accept appointment 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
Ellis, Wm.—
J. P 58
Enloe, or Enlox—
Resigned as Surveyor Madison
county 56
Enloe, Asahel--
Surveyor Madison county 46
Estes. James R.—
Surgeon2d Reg't 34
Eubanks. John-
Lieut 51
Eubanks, Wm.—
Snsign 38
Evans, Owen-
Major 21
Colonel 44
Passport issued to 48
Everett Wm.—
Ensign 12
Lieut 15
Everts, George-
Lieut 50
Ewing. John-
Judge Franklin county 54
Executive Register Illinois Territory-
Printing of 1.3
Fargeon, Nicholas-
Ensign »
Ferguson. H.—
Resigned as Sheriff Pope county...
Resigned af Judge Pope county .... 50
137
Index— Continued.
Page.
16
Ferguson. Hamlet- -
Cant'!!
Major
Commission issued to administer
oath of office
Judge County Court Johnson
county 35
Sheriff Johnson county 38
Sheriff Pope county 41
Colonel 44
J udge Pope county 49
Ferguson. I. or J.—
Successor to, as Captain, appointed 50
Ferguson, Isaac-
Lieut 5
Capt 24
Capt 48
Major 50
Ferguson, Thomas—
J. P.. 6
Dedimus issued to 6
.1 udge Co. Court, Pope county 27
J. P 28
Judge Co. Court. Pope county 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
Fields, 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
Johnson county 54
Finny, 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 89
J. P 56
Fisher. Harry M.—
Dedimus issued to. as magistrate.. 5
Fisher. Harry Monroe —
J.P 4
Fisher. Henry Monroe—
Capt 4
Page.
Fisher, Jacob—
Lieut ................................. IS
Capt .................................. 16
Provost Marshal 1st Regt .......... 28
Fisher, James-
Lieut ................................. 37
J. P ................................... 56
Fisher, John-
Ensign ............................... 37
Lieut ................................. 57
Fisher, Joshua—
Capt ................................. 57
Fisher. William-
Trial at law of ........................ 17
Fisk. Adam I.—
J,P ................................... 52
Fitch, Christy—
J. P .................................... 50
Ford, James —
J. P. dedimus issued to .............. 6
Removed from office as J. P. of
Randolph county ................... 11
Capt .................................. 12
Major ................................. 21
Fordice, Jarius—
Lieut ................................. 51
Forester, John-
Ensign ............................... 16
Lieut ................................. 27
Forrester. John-
Resigned as Ensign ................. 20
Capt .................................. 50
Coroner Gallatin county ............ 53
Fornication and adultery—
An act concerning ................... 13
Forsythe, Thomas —
Dedimus issued to as magistrate. . . 5
J.P .................................. 20
Mention of, in Governor's 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 ................................ 18
Capt .................................. 20
Moved away ......................... 22
Judge Court of Common Pleas ...... 28
Fox, James-
Ensign ............................... 20
Capt .................................. 24
Fox, J Mines M.—
J.P ................................... 41
Foxe. James N.—
Major ................................. 47
Franklin county-
Appointments in. 54(6) ,55. 56, 58(4), 59, 61(3)
Franklin, George-
Lieut ................................. 28
Capt .................................. 30
Frauds and Perjuries-
Law concerning ...................... 10-
Frazer. John—
Coroner Gallatin county ............ 31
Resigned as Coroner, Gallatin
county .............................. 53
Frazer. Robert-
Judge County Court, Edwards
county .............................. 45
Adjt. 8th Regt ..... .................. 51
French. Joseph-
County Treasurer, Jackson county. 41
Freyer. Robert—
J. P .................................. 42
Fuller. Marvin—
J.P... ............ IT
138
Idnex— Continued.
Fuller. Marvin—
J. p
Judge County Court, Johson
county 39
Fulton, Cyrus-
Ensign 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), 36. 37(2),
38 (2), 39, 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 tt
Organization and county seat of... 26
E lection held in 27
Gambling Act-
Breach of 18
Gaming—
A law to prevent 14
Gard, Seth—
Resigned as Judge of County Court 45
Garrett. Dickinson-
Resigned as ensign 20
Garrett. Moses—
Capt 33
Garritt. Dickenson—
Ensign 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
Oeorgia Code-
Law adopted from (2) 13
Gervaise, Louis-
Resigned as Lieut 52
Gibson, John-
Trial at law of 15
Giger, John-
Lieut 29
Gilbreath, James-
Appointed (2) sheriff of Randolph
county 4
Removal from office as sheriff of
Randolph county 8
Fine remitted 18
Expelled from House of Represen-
tatives 38
Oilbreath, Robert—
J.P 9
Gilham, Isaac-
Ensign 22
Promoted from ensign 24
Lieut 24
Lieut 39
Oilham. Isbam—
Sheriff 27
Gilham, R.C.— Page.
Lieut 32
Gilham, Samuel-
Ensign 24
J. P 55
Gilham. Thomas—
J. P 37
Gilham, William-
Lieut 12
J. P 14
J. P 27
Capt 39
Capt 49
Gill, James-
Ensign 15
J. P 44
Ensign 50
Gill. John-
Judge Advocate 9th regiment 57
Gill, Robert—
Capt 35
Gillham, Harvey-
Ensign 44
Resigned as ensign 50
Gillham. Isaac-
Lieut 60
Gillham, James-
Ensign 49
Ensign 60
Givens, John A.—
Capt 44
Glass. Alexander—
Coronor 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 8th regiment 51
Gordon. Elisha—
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 18
Governor's Minute Book-
Printing by Historical Library
Board 1
Graham. Richard—
J. P 45
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
139
Index — Continued.
Green, Thomas— Page.
Captain 20
J. P 29
Greene. Nathaniel—
J. P ! 6
Greene, Thos.—
Ensign 18
J. P 54
Greene, Wm.-
Lieut. 44
Greenup, Wm. C.—
Clerk Court Common Pleas. Ran-
dolph county 17
Lieut 19
8 apt 20
lerk Court of Chancery 30
Clerk County Court, Randolph
county 39
Clerk Circuit and County Court.
Randolph county 55
Gregg, Titus-
Ensign 19
Lieut 22
Grenup. Wm. C.—
Clerk Court Common Pleas and
Clerk County Court, Randolph
county 7
Griffin. Isaac—
Capt 32
Capt 47
Capt 57
Griffin, Wm.—
Ensign 15
Ensign 17
Griffith. Thomas-
Ensign 16
J. P. 28
Major 37
Grigers. Jesse-
Lieut 5
Lieut 12
Lieut 16
y»tf g
J. r 28
Judge Court Common Pleas 29
Judge County Court, Johnson
county 35
Judge County Court. Jackson
county 40
J. P 56
Groething, John—
J. P. and oath of office administered
to 5
Grovenor, Parke—
J. P 45
Groves. John-
Major 44
Resigned as Major 49
Guard. Seth.—
J. P 35
Judge County Court. Edwards
county 35
Judge County Court, Edwards
county 39
flacker. George—
J.P 13,32
Hall. James —
Lieut 42
J P 56
Hall. James. Jr.—
J. P 32
Hanim. Moses—
Capt 42
Hancock. Bennett-
Coroner. Johnson county 61
Handy. Stephen-
Ensign 50
Handy, Stephen— Page.
Capt 5S
Haralson. Paul-
Surveyor, Randolph county 32
Hardin. Jeptha—
J. P 31
Judge Eastern Circuit, Illinois
Territory 56
Hargrave, George-
Lieut 41
Hargrave, John-
Ensign 20
Surveyor, Union county 54
Hargrave. John. Jr.—
Surveyor, Johnson county 45
Harerrave, Samuel-
Ensign 38
Hargrave. Seth—
Ensign 38
Lieut 49
Resigned as Lieut 60
Hargrave, Willis—
('apt 15
Major 21
Colonel 31, '19
Judge, County Court, White county 39
Resigned as Lieut.-Col 50
J P 56
Harelston, Paul—
J. P 5
Harlston, Paul-
J. P : 49
Harper, Lincoln—
Capt 50
Harrick, Martin—
Capt 37
Harris. Hezekiah—
Capt 57
Harris, John-
Lieut 34
Ensign 60
Harris. Jonathan—
J.P 53
Harris. Samuel—
J. P 38,43
Harris, Thompson—
J. P 28
Harrison. Isham—
Surveyor and J.P, Franklin county. 54
Judge, Franklin county 54
Harrison, Nathaniel-
Ensign 42
Hart. George, Esq.—
Adjt 24
Harwick. Martin-
Lieut 24
Hawkins, Marshal-
Ensign 24
Hay D.—
Resigned as J. P 60
Hay. Daniel-
County Treasurer. White county.. 42
Capt """""' 111 '!" 11 11 11 111111 1111 49
Commissioner to take Census.
White county 54
Hay. John—
Sheriff 4
Dedimus issued to 5
Clerk. Court Common Pleas, St.
Glair county 7
J. P 7
Clerk. County Court. St. Clair
county 8
Recorder. St. Clair county 10
Clerk, Court Common Pleas 17
Clerk, County Court. St. Clair
county 35
140
Index— Continued.
Hay. John— Page.
Clerk. Supreme Court, St. Clair
county 35
Clerk. County Court. St. Clair
county 89
Resigned as County Clerk 44
Clerk. Circuit Court, St. Clair
county 54
Clerk, County Court. St. Clair
county 58
Resigned as J. P 58
Hay, Joseph-
Lieut 51
Hay. Lowery—
Surveyor, White county ...... 39
J, P 39
Hay. Lowry—
Maj 44
Hay. Robert—
J. P 6
Hays. Robert-
Removed from office of J. P., Ran-
dolph county 11
Hays, Samuel—
Hendershbtt, David—
Capt 52
Hensley, James-
Fife major 21
Hensou. James —
Successor appointed 29
Herald, Theo.—
Lieut 57
Herald. Theophilus—
Ensign 47
Herring, Isaac—
J. P 54
Herring. Henry-
Lieut 60
Herron. John-
Lieut '50
Hewston, Samuel—
Capt 5&
Hibbins, John-
J P 13
Lieut 13
Trial at law 17
Hiscock. Russel E.—
Judge Advocate. 2d Regt 24
Hickman. Wm.—
Lieut 34
Capt 39
J P 54
Removed from office of J.P. Frank-
lin county 58
Higgins, Ranson—
J. P 35
Hill. John-
Resiirned as ensign 50
Historical-
Illinois State Historical Library.
Board of Trustees of, appointed 1
Hodkins, James-
Ensign 33
Hogan. John-
Ensign 20
Hogg, -tephen—
Judge County Court. Gallatin
county 43
Hopton, John —
Lieut 48
Hotehkiss. 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
Page.
48
Howard. John—
J. P
Hubbard. Ephriam—
Sheriff. Gallatin county 38
Hubbard. Peter-
Lieut 48
J.P 53
Hubbard. Simon-
Clerk County and Circuit Courts
and Recorder, Franklin county.. 56
Hughes, James-
Lieut 5
Major 11
Hughes, Levi—
Lieut 20
Hughes, Wm.—
Lieut 20
Hull, Daniel-
Ensign 5
Hall, 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 t3
Illinois-
Negligent in care of its public
records 1
Illinois River-
Passports granted by the Governor
to ascend 48.58,59
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. Clair 4
Election called in 23
Governor appointed 6. 7
Governor of. act concerning powers
of 18
Laws—
See list of laws 130
Proclamations of Governor of
25.26.27.28
Oath of office administered to Sec-
retary of 47
Requisition on Governor for sur-
render of fugitive from justice... 10
Secretary of, appointed 46
Territorial Judges—
See list of 127
Territorial Justices of the Peace—
See list of . . 127-130
141
Index — Continued.
Indiana Territory— Page.
Act dividing Illinois Territory
from 23
Boundary between, and Illinois
Territory 26
Dividing 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 regard to guarding 10
James. Edmund J.—
Member Board of Trustees Illinois
State Historical Library 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, Fields—
Ensign 48
Jarvis. Franklin—
Capt 4
Jarvis. John, Jr.—
Lieut 34
Jamme~on, Alexander-
Lieut 48
Jemmison, Alexander —
Capt 53
Jenison. Samuel-
Lieut 58
Johnson County-
Appointments made in 26.27(2).
28 (2). 29 (4). 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 uoon 51
Johnson, Thomas—
J. P 56
J. P 60
Johnston. William-
Ensign 34
Jones. Henry—
Coronor White county 45
Jones, Hiram-
Lieut 49
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 office of Colonel
commanding 1st Regt 18
J. P 28
Jones. Rice—
Requisition issued for the arrest of
the murderer of 4
Jones. Richard-
Lieut 53
Jones. William—
Capt 29
County Treasurer Madison county. 36
Judge County Court Madison
county 45
J. P 56
Jordan, Arthur-
Removed from office as Lieut 20
Jordan. Caleb—
Capt 51
Jordan. Elias—
Capt 42
Jordan. James-
Lieut 42
Jordan, William-
Ensign 42
Jourdau, 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
Cant 12
Major 24
Judge Couit Common Pleas 27
Capt 34
Colonel2d Regt 36
Judge County Court Madison
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 be convened at 28
Oath of office to Secretary of Illi-
nois Territory administered at ... 47
Kealougb, 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
142
Index — Continued.
Kennedy, Samuel— Page.
J. P 4
Removed from office as J. P 11
Kennedy, Thomas—
J. P 35
Kennerly, James—
Capt 33
(Probably Kennedy, which See.)
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 Regt 20
Kenyon. Henry-
Lieut 16
Adjt.,4th Regt 30
County Treasurer, Gallatin county. 42
Kilton, Thomas-
Lieut 51
Kimberly, Samuel W.—
Lieut 32
Kincaid, George—
J.P 44
Kinder. George—
Capt 52
Kinkaid, George—
J. P 56
Kinkaid. George W—
Maj 57
Kinney. Samuel-
Lieut 5
Kirkendal, Stephen-
Ensign 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.
J.P
Kitchel, Joseph
Capt
Kitchell, Joseph—
J.P
Kuykendall, Joseph-
Lieut
Lacy. Caleb-
Ensign
Lacy, John—
Capt
Lacy. Robert-
Judge, County Court, Pope county
Resigned as Judge, Pope county...
Lacey, John—
1st Lieut
Lachance. Antoine—
Ensign
LaChapelle. Antoine—
Capt
Laciere. M ichel—
Lieut
LaComte, Pierre-
Lieut
LaCont, Pierre—
Maj. ,1st Bat
Lafferty, Cornelius—
J. P
Lameson, William—
J. P
\Lamkin. Jeph.—
Ensign
Lamkin, Wood—
Capt
12
53
49
Lamkins. Jeptha— Page.
Ensign 52
Lands —
An act concerning occupying claim-
ants of lands 1&
Lane, John—
Capt 42
Langworthy, Rhodolphus—
J.P 56
Langston, Nathan-
Ensign 34
Larkins. Vincent-
Lieut 24
Lawrison, 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
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 5
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 17
Legislative Council Illinois Territory-
Mention of 1
Lemen. James—
J.P 4
Lemen, James, Jr.—
Fine remitted 25
Lemen, James. Sr.—
Fine remitted 25
Lemmon, Robert—
J.P 21
Lemon, James, Seur.—
Judge County Court Monroe
county 39-
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 18
Lieut. Col.. 18
U3
Index — 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
Lively, Amos —
Ensign 50
Lizje. 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-
Lieut 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 Johnson 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
McCombe, Joseph—
Capt 44
—10 T. R.
McCormick, William-
Ensign ,
McCoy. William-
Commissioner to take census of
Gallatin county
McCrary. John—
J. P
McCreary, John-
Commissioner to take census of
Franklin county
Refused to serve as Commissioner
Census Franklin county
McDonald. William—
J. P. St. Glair county
McDaniel. William-
Lieut
McDonaugh, Stace—
Capt
McDonough, 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 Marshal
Judge Advocate 1st Regiment
Judge County Court Randolph
county
Judge County Court Randolph
county..
Page.
22
J. P.
;Gal
17
McGaha, David—
J. P 57
McGahay. Allen-
Coroner Crawford county 44
McGee, Robert—
J. P 61
McGinnis. William-
Lieut 59
McGowen, Samuel-
Lieut 20
McHenry, Daniel—
J. P 27
J. P 39
McHenry, William-
Capt 20
Capt 22
Major 39
Mclntire, John-
Major 43
Mclntosh, John—
J. P 35
Judge County Court, Edwards
county 35
Judge County Court, Edwards
county 39
McKenney, Samuel—
J. p. 34
McKenzie, Allen— ""
Capt 59
McKinsey. George—
J. P 45
McLaughlin. R. K.—
Clerk Court, St. Clair county 44
Clerk County Court, St.Clair county 54
Resigned as County Clerk St. Clair
county ^j.E..L/,$8
144
Index — Continued.
McLean, John— Page.
Capt 51
Judge Eastwood circuit, Illinois
Territory 54
Declined appointment as Judge
eastern circuit 56
Mc.Habon, James, Sr.—
.1. P ; 27
McMillan, James—
Capt 51
McMillan, Lewis-
Lieut 26
McNabb, Archibald—
Capt 32
McNorton, William-
Lieut 39
Mat'omb, Joseph-
Ensign (McComb?) 50
McRoberts, James—
J. P., and order issued to officer to
administer oath of office to 5
J. P 40
.ludge County Court.Monroe county 43
McRoberts, Thomas—
J. P 56
Madison County-
Appointments in 27, (3) , 28, 29, 30
(a), 31, 33, 34(2), 35(5), 36, 38(2), 39,40
(2),45(2),46(2),48,53(4;,54(3),55(2),56(2),60
Election in. 16,27
Organization and boundaries of — 26
Madison, James-
President U. S. Appoints Nat.
Pope Secretary of Illinois Terri-
tory 3
Issues proclamation appointing
Governor of Illinois Territory — 6
Ap-points Joseph Phillips Secretary
of Illinois Territory, and signs
commission of same 47
Maddux. Zach'ry—
J. P 55
Mailette, Hypolitte—
Lieut 25
Maneer, Benjamin—
J. P 42
Manegle. Joseph—
1st of a cavalry company 4
Lieut 12
Mangham, John K.—
Commissioner to take the census
of Washington county 56
J. P 59
Mansker, Samuel-
Ensign 37
Manville, Ira—
J. P - 60
Marie, John-
Cardinal ensign 5
Marshal, John—
J. P 56
Marshal. Samuel—
J. P 56
Marshall, G.—
Surveyor Johnson county 36
Marshall, John—
J. P. 33
Judge Co. Court Gallatin county... 37
Judge Co. Court Gallatin county... 39
J. P -. 41
Marshall. Samuel—
J. P 50
Judge Edwards county 51
Martan. Pierre-
J.P 52
Martin, James—
J.P 52
Mason, Bennett-
Ensign 47
Matheney, Charles A.—
Adjudged fines as J. P 25
Matheny, Charles R.— Page.
J.P 21
County treasurer St. Clair county. . 37
Circuit attorney 1st judicial district 46
Mather. Elihu—
Adjt. of the regiment of St. Clair
county •*
Adjt. 2d Regt. , 22
Mattit, Wheeler-
Lieut 57
Maxfield, William-
Ensign 22
Maxwell, David W.—
Sheriff Franklin county 58
Maxwell. Hugh PL-
Aide-de-camp 33
Coroner Randolph county 34
Maxwell, William-
Ensign 20
May, William L—
J.P 53
Mays, Nathan —
Fife major 24
Mays, Thomas—
Capt 42
Meacham, Adin E.—
Lieut 50
Meacham, Joseph—
J. P 40
Mears, William-
Aide-de-camp 1.7
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 f 8
Menard, Francois—
Ensign 32
Lieut 38
Menard. Hypolite—
Capt 38
Menard, Hypolitte—
Lieut 25
Menard, Peter-
Judge Court Common Pleas 17
Judge Court Common Pleas 18
Menard, Pierre-
Lieut. Col. Commandant in regi-
ment of Randolph county 5
Menes, Benjamin-
Adjutant 59
Messenger, John-
Surveyor S t. Clair county 8
County treasurer St. Clair county. . 36
Michelimacanac—
Passport granted to R. Dixon to
visit.. 58
Michilimacanac—
Passport granted to Fras. Turotte
tovisit 59
Mick, Charles-
J.P 42
Middleton, Robert-
Lieut 47
Resigned as Lieut 56
Miles' Trail-
Mention of as forming boundary of
counties 26
A law concerning 19, (2)
Miller, Henry-
Ensign 57
145
Index — Continued.
Miller, Robert— Page.
Ensign 37
Ensign •. 50
Mississippi Kiver—
Mention of as forming boundary
line of counties 26
Mitchel, George —
Ensign 22
Mitchell. Peter—
J. P 41
.Monroe County-
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
M'-ntgomery, William, Sr.—
J. P 17
Moore, Daniel G.—
Coroner Madison county 31
JVloore. Enoch-
Coroner 4
First of a cavalry company.... 4
J. P 4
Capt 34
Surveyor Mon roe county 46
Resigned as Captain 51
Clerk Circuit Court Monroe county 55
Clerk County Court Monroe county 55
31 core, Francis —
J. P 58
Moore, James —
Capt 4
Ensign 57
Moore. Capt. James-
Mention of the militia company of. 12
Moore. James B.—
Sheriff of Monroe county 39
Colonel 44
JVloore, J. Milton—
J. P 51
JVloore. John—
J. P 32
County Treasurer Monroe county. . 39
Coroner Monroe county 42
Commissioner to take the census of
Monroe county 55
Moore. Risdon—
Judge Co. Court St. Glair county . . 39
J.P 56
Moore, William-
Commissioner to take the census
of St. Clair county 54
Mordock, John-
Major 4
Moredock, John-
Major 11
Moreland. James-
Ensign 53
Morgan, Arthur-
Major 57
Morgan, Isaac-
Surveyor Gal latin county 30
Morgan, John H.—
J. P 60
Morris, Ervin—
Sheriff of Johnson county 50
Morris. George-
Lieut 44
Morris, Irwin—
J. P 42
Coroner of Johnson county 45
Morrison, Robert— Page.
Clerk General Court 7
Adjutant General of Militia 9
Removed as Adjutant General of
Illinois Territory 14
Clerk Supreme Court Randolph
county 35
Morrison. William—
J. P 8
Judge Court Common Pleas 17
Morse, Samuel G —
Sheriff of Bond county 44
Moseley, Benjamin—
J.P 58
Mott. Joseph—
Capt 15
Resigned aa Capt 20
Murgley. John-
Quartermaster. ..
Murphy, John-
Ensign
Quartermaster
Murray, John B.—
J.P
Judge Court Common Pleas
Judge County Court. Johnson
county
Judge County Court. Johnson
county
Murry, John B.—
J.P
Myers, Samuel—
J.P
Nash, Tim.—
Clerk Circuit and County Court,
Jackson county
Nash, William—
J. P
J. P
J. P
J.P
Capt
Major. 5th Regt
Neely, Henry-
Ensign
Newell. Samuel—
J.P
Nichols. T. M.—
Lieut
Nichols, Theophilus M.—
Ensign
Nichols. Thomas—
•21
Ensign
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 (4)
Oldham, Henry-
Surgeon — 21
Surgeon 24
J. P 31
Judge. Gallatin Co 51
J.P... 56
146
Index — Continued.
Omelvaney, Samuel—
J. P 7
J.P 28
Commissioner to take census of
Pope county 54
Omelveney, Samuel—
J.P 40
Orleans Territory-
Requisition issued on governor of,
for fugitive from justice ,'•'.. A
Ormsby, John-
Drum Ma^or 21
DrumMajor..: 24
Owens, Ezra-
Quartermaster 21
Commissioner to take the census
of Randolph county 55
Oyer and Terminer—
Courts of 14, 15, 17
Padfield, William—
J.P 40
Painter, Jacob-
Ensign 42
Palmer. Joseph —
Judge Johnson county 45
Sheriff of Union county 54
Palmer, John-
Coroner of Johnson county 29
Palmer, Robert-
Lieut 60
Parois (Parvis?). Lewison —
Lieut 29
Parrin, Joseph —
Ensign . .'. 39
Parvis, Lewison(l)—
Lieut 29
See Parois.
Paterson, Thomas C.—
J. P 60
Patterson. John-
Lieut 26
Patterson, Thomas-
Resigned 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-
Ensign 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 P.—
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 Illinois Ter-
ritory 46-
Appointed Secretary of Illinois Ter-
ritory 47
Philips, Peter—
J.P 45
J. P 61
Philips, William-
Lieut 60
Piatt, Benjamin M.—
Attorney General Ills. Territory ... 17
Piatt, Ebenezer—
J.P 44
Pierce, David—
J. P 5&
Pierce, Isaiah—
J.P 46-
Pierce, James-
Surveyor and coroner of Washing-
ton county 561
Piles. William—
J. P 42
J. P 54
Pillars. John-
Ensign 12
Capt 52:
Piorias —
Magistrate at, mention of duty of , . &
Piper, Edward H.—
Co. Treasurer of White county 42:
Resigned as Co. Treasurer White
county 42
Clerk County Court and Recorder
Crawford C9unty 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. 5&
Pomery. Joseph—
Lieut.-Col. 5th Regt 53
Poole, William-
Coroner Edwards county 45
Pope County —
Appointments in, 40(4), 41(3). 42(2),
43(2), 44, 47, 49(2), 52, 53. 54(4), 56, 58, 61
Pope, Nathaniel-
Appointed Secretary of Ills. Ter-
ritory Z
Commission issued to 4
Proclamation of ,as acting Govern9r 3-4
Issues Governor's proclamation in
official capacity as Secretary of
Illinois Territory 23, 25, 26. 27, 28
Porter, David—
J. P 57
Porter, William-
Ensign 17
Resigned as ensign 20
Powers, John-
Judge Bond county 4ft
J. P 55
Prairie du Chien—
Dedimus issued to magistrate at,
to take oath of office 5
Militia appointments at 33
Prather, Edward-
Successor appointed as ensign 20
Prator, Edward-
Ensign 15-
147
Index — Continued.
Price, David— Page.
Capt 51
Pricbard, John—
J. P ". 16
Prickett, Abraham-
J. P 38
J, P 46
Lieut 52
Resignedas J. P 53
Capt 59
Primm, John —
J. P
Proclamations of Governor of Ills.
Territory 23, 26, 27, 28
Proctor. John-
Ensign 42
Pruitt. J.—
3d Lieut 34
Pruitt, Solomon-
Lieut
Capt
Pruitt, William—
Capt »
Capt
Major 3d Battallion
Puller, Morvin—
Surveyor Jackson county
Pullum, Thomas—
Capt
Pumroy, Joseph—
Capt
Judge County Court White county
1\1 ajor
Punine. William—
Capt
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 —
t'apt
Radcliff, James—
J. P
Rader, Phillip-
Ensign
Ramsey. William H.—
Lieut
Randall. Josiasr (Randle. ?)—
Recorder Madison county
Clerk Court Common Pleas
Clerk County Court Madison county
Clerk Supreme Court
Clerk County Court Madison county
Clerk County Court Madison county
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, 1809 11
Arrearages due 10
Militia appointments in 5,13
Randolph. Thomas—
J. P 89
Raner. Samuel-
Lieut . . 36
40
n
Ratcliff, James-
Judge Advocate 4th Regt
Clerk White county
Recorder White county
Clerk Circuit and County Courts
White county
Rattan, Thomas—
J. P
J. P
Rawlings. Nathan-
Ensign
Ray. James—
J. P
Records. (Public)—
Of Ills., care of
Rector, Elias—
Adjutant General of Militia of Ills.
Territory
Removed from office of Adjutant
General
Adjutant General of Ills. Territory
Clerk Court of Chancery
Resigned as Adjutant General and
Clerk of Court of Chancery
Rector. Nelson-
Aid de Camp . .
Rector. William—
Surveyor of Randolph county
Judge Court of Common Pleas
Aid de Camp
Resigned as Judge Court Common
Pleas
Recommendation
Redman, Pamenias —
Lieut
Notary Public Gallatin county
Resigned as Notary Public
Redman, Samuel-
Coroner St. Clair county
Reed, John-
Ensign
Reed, William-
Capt
Deceased
Reede, Hankerson —
J. P .,
Renn. (?) John—
J. P
Reynolds, John—
J ua ge Advocate Second Reg
Reynolds, Robert-
Ensign
Reynolds. Thomas-
Circuit Attorney Second Judicial
Circuit
Reynolds. William-
Surgeon's Mate
Rhea, M. G. R.-
Circuit Attorney.
Richardson, James—
J. P
Richardson, James A.—
Ensign
Richardson. John F.—
Capt
Major
Richay. James—
J. P
Richy. William-
Lieut
Ried. Thomas-
Lieut
Riley. Joseph-
Lieut
.Resigned as Ensign
Right. Toliver—
Capt
Roach. John—
Capt
27
14
17
17
18
19
51
45
60
43
50
44
50
28
30
38
60
52
29
44
60
60
50
57
41
37
21
15
20
12
57
148
Index — Continued.
Robb, William— Page.
Judge Court Common Pleas 27
See Rabb.
Roberts, Archibald-
Lieut 32
Roberts, John-
Ensign 50
Roberts, Josiah—
Lieut 19
Roberts, Levi—
.1. P 53
Roberts, Thomas-
Lieut 12
Capt 37
Resigned 52
Robertson, James-
Ensign 52
Robinson, George —
J. P 7
Robinson. Hugh —
J. P .59
Robinson, James-
Coroner Madison county 46
Robinson John—
J. P 8
.1. P : 40
Robinson, John H. —
Aid de Camp 19
Robinson, Michael-
County Treasurer Jackson county 41
Commission revoked as County
Treasurer 41
Robinson, Robert-
Major 5
Robison. George-
Sheriff Gallatin county 27
Rochblave, Henry-
Ensign 25
Rochblave, Philip-
Ensign 19
Lieut 20
Rose, Edmond—
Lieut 24
Rose, Elbert—
Ensign 24
Rose, James. Esq.—
J. P 25
Ross, Asa-
Ensign 49
Lieut 60
Ross, James—
Capt 41
Major 44
Rotter, Thomas-
Ensign 12
Ruft, John-
Ensign 59
Rumer. John-
Ensign 51
Russell, John—
J. P 61
Rutherford, William—
Capt 50
Capt 57
Rutledge, Thomas—
J. P 39
Resigned as J. P 52
J. P 58
Rutiedge% William-
Lieut 42
Ryan, John-
Ensign 47
Lieut 51
St. Glair County— Page,
Appointments made in, 4, 7, 8, 10(2)
11, 12. 13. 14. 17(2), 20. 21. 22. 24. (3), 25
(3)27, (3'. 29.30,31(2). 32(3), 33, 34 (2).
35(3), 36(3), 37(4). 38(2). 39(2), 40. 41
(2), 43(3), 44. (2). 48. 49, 50. 51,
52, 53(3), 54(3), 56(3), 57, 58(3). 59. GO
Boundaries of 4 & 26.
Election held in 30
Militia officers 5
Part of Judicial District 35-
Sheriffof 30-
St. Clair, Robert—
Capt 4*
St. Genivive—
Mention of &
Samples, William-
Ensign 48-
Sams, Rice—
Capt 24
J. P 54
Sams, William—
Capt 5O
Saucier, Baptiste—
Ensign 5-
Saucier, John B.—
Ensign 12
Savage, Eli—
2d Lieut 34
Savage, William-
Capt ... 22
Sawyer, John Y.—
Surveyor Madison county 55
Scott, Jehu—
J. P 41
Scott, John—
Capt 4
Capt 12
Ensign 24
Major 34
Ensign 5S
Scott, Joseph—
,1. P 3T
J. P 39-
Scott, Joshua—
J. P 35-
Recorder Pope county 40-
J udge County Court Pope county . . 40
Clerk Circuit Court' Pope county '.'.'. 54
Scott, Robert-
County Treasurer Pope county 45
Scott, William—
J P 11
Scott, William, Jr.—
Ensign 3
Scroggin, John-
Ensign 20
Scroggins, John-
Ensign 22
Lieut 51
Seaton, Peter C.—
Lieut 3»
Beaton. Peter P.—
Capt 53
Seaton. Samuel-
Ensign 5$
Secretary of Illinois Territory-
Nat. Pope appointed
•loseph Philips appointed 46.47
Secretary of State of Ills.—
Documents in office of 1
149
Index — Continued.
Secretary of State of U. S.— Page.
Signs official documents 3,7.47
Sempson. James-
Lieut : 20
Sexton. Jacob—
J. P 49
Shamberger, Baptiste—
Ensign 29
Shannon. Thomas —
Surgeon's mate 21
Surgeon's mate 24
Shaw. James—
J. P 35
J. P 44
J. P 56
Shaw. Smith-
J. P 44
J. P 56
Shawneetown—
County Seat of Gallatin county .... 26
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—
tinsign 50
Short. Jacob—
Capt 12
Resigned as member General As-
sembly Ills. Territory 30
Major 44
Major 60
Short. Moses—
J. P 40
Resigned as J. P 52
Shrader. Otho.—
Administered oath of office to N.
Pope 3
Shults. JohnR.—
Capt 42
Shultz. Adam—
J. 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.—
Ensign 15
Slack, Andrew—
J. P 45
Slocum, Samuel—
J. P 53
Slocumb, John—
J. P 56
Slocumb. John C./-
Judge Court Common Pleas 27
Judge County Court Gallatin county 35
Judge County Court White county 39
Wraith, Asa-
Ensign 51
Smith, Benjamin R.—
Sheriff White county 39
Smith. Carter-
Lieut 43
Smith, G. W.— Page.
Resigned as County Clerk Edwards
couuty 53
Smith, Guy-
Commissioner to take census of
Edwards county 54
Smith. Guy W.—
Clerk Couuty Court Edwards Co. . . 38
Clerk County Court Edwards Co. . . 39
J. P 42
Recorder Edwards county 57
Smith, Isaac-
Lieut 44
Resigned as Lieut 50
Smith, Isaac B.—
Lieut 51
Smith. J. C.—
Promoted from Captain 59
Smith, James —
Adjutant of the Regt. of Militia of
St. Clair county 12
Ensign 15
Smith, John C.—
J. P 54
Major : 59
Smith, John P.—
Capt 34
J. P 48
Smith, Levi W.—
Colonel 47
Smith. R.—
Secretary of State of U. S. signs
official documents 3 & 7
Smith, Stephen-
Lieut 34
Smith, William-
J. P 35
J. P 37
Deceased 48
Smyth, William L.—
J. P 35
Snodgrass, David —
Lieut 15
ttesigned as Capt 20
Sommers, John-
Ensign 47
South Carolina-
Law adopted from Militia Law of . . 19
Spear, S. L.—
Chief index department office 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
Springfield-
Third capital of Ills., removal to. . . 1
Springs, David —
Ensign 51
Squire. Amos—
Capt 9
Capt 12
Major 38
Squires. Amos—
J. P 32
J. P 56
Stallions, Abraham-
Lieut 12
Capt 18
Standly. Stephen—
J. P 39
Steel. James—
Capt 23
Steele. Archibald-
Ensign 3C
Lieut .. 37
150
Index — Continued.
Steele, George— Page.
Ensign 12
Lieut 15
Ensign 48
Steele, James—
Capt 53
Stenett, Thomas-
J. P 36
Stephenson, Benjamin-
Sheriff Randolph County 8
Adjutant 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
Stoval], John—
tieut 48
Stoveal, John B.—
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
.1. P 40
Clerk of Circuit and County Court
Gallatin county 54
Street, Joseph N.—
C lerk 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
Resigned as Capt 57
Summers, John —
Lieut 53
Supreme Court Ilia. Territory—
(Merks appointed 35
Swagart, (?) Samuel-
Ensign 24
Swearengen, Daniel S.—
J. P 48
Sheriff of Washington county 54
Swearengen, Thomas-
Ensign 21
Sybole, Samuel-
Lieut 52
Capt 58
Sykp*. John-
Ensign 37
Talbott. 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— Page.
rommissioi* as J. P. revoked 56
Commission as J. P. revoked 57
Tannehill, James —
J. P 43
Taylor. D. S.—
Resigned as J. P 58
Taylor, David S.—
Judge, Pope county 49
J. P 54
Taylor, Griffin-
Removed 48
Taylor, Jonathan—
J, P 6
Teatfra, John-
Lieut 5
Tedwell, Hiram-
Ensign 33
Territorial Laws of Illinois See list
laws enacted by Governor and Judges 130
Territory of Illinois, (Proclamations 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.
Ensign 15
Tramell, Philip—
(;apt.. 12
Maj 15
Trammel, Capt. —
Successor appointed as Captain.... it
Trammel. Jarrot—
Promoted from Ensign 20
Lieut 20
Lieut 22
Capt 31
Trammel, Philip—
Lieut.-Col 21
Resigned as Colonel 4th Regt 31
Trigers. Absolom—
Lieut 49
Tripp, William-
Ensign 34
Trotier, August —
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
Tud^, David-
Ensign 20
Turman, Jacob—
J. P 56
Turotte, Fras.—
Passport granted to 59
Tuton, Philip-
Lieut 58
Tut ile, 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—
.1. P 14
Vance, John—
Ensign 37
Vance, Jordan-
Lieut 48
Vandalia-
Second Capital State of Illinois, re-
moval to. mention i
Vanorsdale, Simon —
Fugitive from justice 10
Vanosdel. Simon-
Provost Marshal 24
Varick, Theodore V. H.—
Brigade Inspector 1st Brigade 59
Vauirn, John —
Second Lieut 12
Vautrht. William C.—
.1. P 46
Major 49
Vermillion, Benjamin, Jr.—
Ensign 5
Vermillion. Samuel— Page.
Ensign 19
Resigned as Ensign 22
Vice and Immorality, suppression of —
An act concerning 13
Vineyard. George-
Ensign ... 38
Capt 51
Vineyard. John—
J. P 28
Virginia Code-
Laws adopted from 14
Vought. William C.—
Capt 39
Wabash River-
Forms boundary of counties 26(2)
Waddell, Alexander—
J. P 38
Waddle. John-
Lieut 45
Wadley, Thomas-
Ensign 12
Waggoner, Peter-
Ensign 22
Wakefleld, John A.-
J. P 60
Wakefleld. Wm.-
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
Weaver, 1. (or J)—
J udge Court Common Pleas 28
Weaver, James —
Judge County Court Johnson Co. . . 39
Webb. Lazarus—
J. P 61
Weldon. John—
J. P 39
J. P 54
Wells, Lewis—
J. P 61
Wells. Thomas-
Lieut 16
Wents (?), John—
Capt 50
West. Hezekiah-
J, P 30
County Treasurer Johnson county. 36
Commissioner to take census of
Johnson county 54
Whaley, James—
J. P 40
152
Index — Continued.
Wheatley, Francis— Page.
Paymaster 24
Lieut 13
Wheeler, Erasmus—
J. P 61
Wheeler, William-
J. P 45
Wheelock, Simon-
Cornet 12
Whitacre. John—
Coronor Union county 54
Whitaker. John-
Ensign 34
Lieut 39
J. P 44
Whitaker, Thomas-
Lieut 20
White County-
Appointments in 39 (4), 40.
42 (3), 45 (4), 48. 53, 54 (2), 56, 58 (2), 60.61
Resignations of officers 52
White, David—
J. P 4
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
Judge Court Common Pleas 29
Paymaster 4th Regt 31
Major4th Regt 31
Promoted from Major 4th Regt 31
Judge County Court Gallatin
county 35
Judge 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 4)
Whiteside, John L.—
Capt 53
Whiteside, Samuel-
Ensign 12
Capt 19
Whiteside. Uel— (Nei'O
J. P 31
Whiteside. William-
Major 4
Colonel 11
County 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—
Capt
Page.
22
Widen. Raphael-
J. p....
31
Wier, George-
Ensign
591
Wilkins, Andrew—
j. p
53
Will, Conrad—
J.P
32
J. p
41
Recordsr, Jackson county
47
Resigned as J. P....
52
J. E...
55
Commissioner to take census of
Jackson county 56
Williams, Aaron-
Lieut 42
Appointed in place of Griffin Tay-
lor, removed 4&
Williams, Dudley—
Capt 51
Williams, John—
J. P 41
Lieut 51
Williams, Jonathan-
Ensign 49
Williams, Joshua-
Trial of, by law IT
Ensign 23
Lieut 53
Williams, Rawley—
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 27
Wilson. Benjamin—
Capt 24
Wilson, Harrison-
Ensign 27
Capt 32
County Treasurer, Gallatin county. 36
Wilson, Ervin-
Ensign 15
Wilson, John G.—
Ensign 32
Wilson, Thomas—
J.P 60
Wilson, William-
Clerk, County Court, Jackson
county 40
Recorder, Jackson county 41
Lieut 57
Walton, Harry-
Ensign 41
Wimsatt, Joseph Z.—
Ensign 16
Lieut 18
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.
Woods. Martin—
j. p ...
Page.
53
Worley. John-
Lieut
Page.
5-
Wool rick Adam —
Ensign ..
34
34
Worley. William—
Ensign •
59
Ensign .. ...
21
Wool wrick, Adam—
Ensign.. ..
20
Wren. Nicholas—
Ensign.. . ....
42
Wooton. John—
Ensign
34
INDEX TO JOURNAL OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. 1812,
ADDRESS— Page.
Delivered by Governor 63
To President of United States.... 65, 66. 67
ALLEN, CAPT. WILLIAM O.—
To command garrison at Peoria 65
APPROPRIATIONS—
Act for ensuing year 80, 81, 82
ASSEMBLY. GENERAL—
Meeting of 62
Prorogation of 85
ATTORNEY GENERAL—
Communication from
Election laws submitted to
Fees and salaries of
ATTORNEYS—
Bill regulating the admission of ...
BIGOS, WILLIAM—
Present
Committees, Joint-
Enrolled Bills
Printing Laws
Committees. Special-
Courts of Chancery
Resolutions
Contest, Todd vs. Biggs. ..
Declared entitled to seat..
Elected President pro tern
President pro tern
Seat contested
BOND. SHADRACK—
Delegate to Congress 70
Message from Governor relating to 70
CHANCERY-
Clerks' fees in courts of 84
Committeelto Investigate Courts of 66
Powers to Judges of General
Courts 68.69,75
Civil, CASKS—
Act regulating proceedings in.... 73, 75. 76
< ' I.K Kk OF COUNCIL—
Election of.. 63
COMMITTEES. CONFERENCE—
Relief of Benjamin Stevenson 72-75
COMMITTEES, JOINT— Page.
Enrolled Bills 65
Printing Laws 78-
Relief of Benjamin Stevenson 72
Stationery, etc 62
To Wait on Governor 62,63
COMMITTEES, SPECIAL—
Address to President of United
States 65.66
Courts of Chancery, to Investigate. 66
General and Circuit Courts 65
Moredock's Rangers 65,66
Rules and Orders 63.64
Rabb. William. Petition of 73
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE—
Appointment of County Commis-
missioners 81
Authorizing Courts to draw on Ter-
ritorial Treasury 82
Contest Todd vs. Biggs 63. 64
< /ourts of Common Pleas 71
Fixing places for holding courts in
the several counties 78
General Courts 74. 75
General Courts and Common Pleas. 7&
Levying and collecting Taxes 72
Memorial to Congress 81
MilitiaLaws 72
Mills and Millers 76
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 69. 70
Repealing certain laws 68
Salaries of Public Officers 83
State of the Territory 65. '4
Taxation of Lands 73
Territorial Laws 66,67
Vesting Judges with Chancery
powers 68
What laws are in force in Territory 67
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATE—
Memorial to concerning Indians ... 77,78
CONTESTED ELECTION—
Toddt'S. Biggs 63.64
COUNCIL. LEGISLATIVE—
Meeting of
Members present at meeting of
Prorogation
COUNTIES -
Gallatin, Member from.
Johnson. Member from
Madison, Member from
Bf
H
154
Index — Continned.
•COUNTIES— Page.
Randolph, Member from 62
Randolph. Relief of Sheriff <J9
Su Glair, Member from 62
St. Clair Relief of Sheriff 69
St. Clair, Terms of Court fixed 79
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS—
Appointment of 80, 81, 83
COURTS—
Act to fix place of holding.
etc 76, 78, 79, 80, 82, 84
Authorized to draw on Territorial
Treasury 82
Clerks' fees in chancery cases 84
COURTS, CHANCERY—
Clerks' fees 84
Committee to investigate system .. 66,73
COURTS. COMMON PLEAS-
Act regulating. . . 69, 70, 71, 73, 75, 76. 77. 80. 81
COURTS, GENERAL—
Judges to exercise chancery powers
68,69,71,72.75,76,77,78
Resolution concerning 65,74,76,78
Regulating practice 69, 70, 79. 80, 81
DELEGATE IN CONGRESS-
Memorial to 78,81
DOORKEEPER—
Election of.. 63
DUNKARDS—
Act for relief of.
70
E
EDWARDS. 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 83
Letters to, from G9vernor 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—
E 1 ection of 68
Resolution concerning 67
ENR LLED BILLS—
Approved by Governor ..75,76,82,83,84.85
Compared by Committee. 69, 75, 78, 82, 83, 84
Presented to Governor... 74, 75, 82, 83, 84, 85
FEES—
Act concerning
Clerks in Chancery Courts
FERGUSON, THOMAS—
Present ..
Page.
62
Committees, Conference-
Relief of Benjamin Stevenson . 72
Committees, Special-
Courts of Chancery 66
General and Circuit Courts .... 65
Rules and Orders 63
Bills, Introduces —
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 vs. Biggs
contest 64
Presides pro tern 72
FERRIES—
Act to regulate and establish.
FERRY—
Opposite Town of St. Louis ..
FINES AND FORFEITURES—
Act concerning
7'.!
FRAUDS—
Act concerning 73. 75, 78, 79. 82
GALLATIN COUNTY—
Member for
GAMING—
Repealing act to prevent.
GARRISON, AT PEORIA—
Election of Commander. .
GENERAL ASSEMBLY—
Meeting of
Prorogation of ..
si
GOVERNOR—
Approves bills 75,76,82,84,85
Bills presented to 74,75,82,83,85
Delivers address and reads letters. 63
Joint Committee to W ait on 83
Letter to. from Governor Shelby... 76
Message concerning address to
President 70
Prorogues Legislature 85
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 68
INDIANA TERRITORY—
Laws relating to elections 63,76
INDIANS—
Address to President concern-
ing 65,66,67,70
155
Index — Continued.
JOHNSON COUNTY— * Page.
Fixing place for holding court 78
Memberfor 62
JOINT RULES—
Adoption of 65
JUDY, SAMUEL— (Judah ?)
Present 62
Committees, Special-
Address to President of United
States 65
Petition of William Rabb 73
Resolution concerning Major
Moredock 65
Petition presented—
William Rabb 73
President pro tern
JURORS—
Act concerning 79,82
KASKASKIA—
Legislature meets at
KENTUCKY—
Letter from Governor of 76
LAWS —
Act declaring what in force 66,70
Printing of 77, 78. 79, 82, 83
LAWS AND JOURNALS—
Message from House.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL—
Meeting of
Members present at meeting of
Prorogation
LETTER—
From Governor Skelby of
tucky
From Secretary of War
Ken-
77
LETTERS—
Read by Governor to Council.
MADISON COUNTY—
Member from ...
n
MEMORIAL—
?o Congress 80.81
o Delegate In Congress 77. 78. 81
To Governor 66
MENARD. PIERRE—
Present
Committee. Joint-
Stationery, etc
Committee, Special-
Contest of Todd vs. Biggs
Attends and presides
Called to Chair
Elected President of Council.
62
64
70
63
64
Unable tVpfesfcFe". ". .~ .T.7. . . . . ..... 66
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR— Page.
Concerning Address to President
of United States 70
Concerning approval of bills 70. 76
Concerning payment of Militia and
Rangers 77
Concerning veto of act relating to
courts 76
MESSAGES FROM HOUSE—
Concerning Address to President.. 67
Concerning adjournment 83
Concerning bill to repeal part of
certain act 67
Concerning Doorkeeper and his 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 70,71,72.83.84
Message concerning payment of ... 75
Moredock, Major, to command
Rangers 65
MILLS AND MILLERS—
Act concerning 74,77,82
MOREDOCK, MAJOR JOHN—
To command mounted Rangers
MOUNTED RANGERS—
Major Moredock to command
Payment of
65
77
OFFICERS, PUBLIC—
Act fixing salaries
Attorney General, fees and salaries
PEORIA—
Captain Allen to command garri-
son 65, 66
PETITION—
Major Moredock's Rangers 66
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.—
Biggg, William, appointed
Biggs. William, declined to act
Election of
Judy, Samuel. Acting
Ferguson. Thomas, Acting 72
PRESIDENT. UNITED STATES—
Address to concerning Indians — 65. 66
Reference to 65,66,67.77
156
Index— Continued.
PRINTING—
Laws, etc.
Pa
rage.
78,79,82
PROROGATION—
Of Legislature by the Governor 85
PUBLIC LANDS—
Resolution concerning sale
•PUBLIC OFFICERS—
Act fixing salaries.
QUAKERS—
Act for relief of.
70
RABB, WILLIAM—
Petition of 75,76,77
RANDOLPH COUNTY—
Member for 62
Relief of Sheriff.... 70,74
RANGERS, MOUNTED—
Major Moredock to command
Message concerning payment of
RECORDS, ANCIENT—
Removal and safe-keeping of.
REPORTS—
(Committee on Mounted Rangers.
Committee on Rules and Orders .
RESOLUTIONS—
Concerning Address to President.. 65,67
Concerning adjournmen t 83
Concerning Engrossing and En-
rolling Clerk 67,68
Concerning General and Circuit
Courts 65
Concerning laws, printing of 77
Concerning laws relating to elec-
tions 63
Concerning sales of public lands... 83
Concerning Todd-Biggs contest ... 63.64
Concerning appointment of joint
committee 83
HULKS. JOINT—
Adoption of
RULES OF COUNCIL—
Committee appointed
Committee report adopted.
SALARIES—
Public officers, act fixing.
SALES OF PUBLIC LANDS—
Resolution concerning ...
65
64
SEALS TO PROCESS—
Act concerning 81,82
SECRETARY OF WAR—
Mentioned in message
SHELBY, GOVERNOR OF KENTUCKY—
Letter from, read in Council
77
76
SPEAKER OF HOUSE—
Signature requested
ST. CLAIR COUNTY—
Member for
Place for holding court
Relief of Sheriff of ..
Page.
62
79
70
ST. Louis-
Ferry opposite town of 79,80
STEPHENSON, BENJAMIN— (Stevenson ?)
Act for relief of 70, 71, 72, 75, 78
SWEARINGAN, THOMAS—
Elected Doorkeeper
6:5
TALBOTT, BENJAMIN—
Present 62
Committees. Joint-
Relief of Benjamin Stevenson.. 72
To Wait on Governor 62, 63
Committees, Special-
Address to President 65
General and Circuit Courts 65
Petition of William Rabb 73
Rules and Orders 63
Petitions presented— 63
Rabb. William 73
Todd, Thomas 63
TAXATION-
BUI levying tax on land 70, 72, 73, 74, 78
TERRITORIAL LAWS—
House bill concerning
Message concerning
Declaring what are in force
TERRITORIAL TREASURY—
Referred to 71,82
THOMAS, JOHN—
Elected Clerk of Council 63
Signature to Journal of Proceed-
ings 85
TRESPASS—
Actions of... 68
PODD. THOMAS—
Petition of contest 63,64
TRAMMEL, PHILIP—
House Member of Joint Committee
VETO—
Bill concerning courts
W
WHITLOCK. LIEUTENANT—
Paymaster for Militia and Rangers
63
76
77
WILSON, ALEXANDER—
Joint Committee on Stationery, etc. 62,82
WRIGHT, PEGGY—
Petition of 77,78
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74
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An act vesting the Judges of the General
Court with chancery powers ....
68
68
68
69
71
75
76
68,69,72,73,75..
An act regulating the Courts of Common
Pleas
71
71
71
71
73
71
76
71 74 75 . .
An act supplemental to an act entitled, "A.n
act regulating the practice in the General
Court and Courts of Common Pleas, and
for other purposes I '"
79
79
80
81
83
84
79 80 83
An act authorizing the courts to draw on the
Territorial Treasury
8?
8?
8?
82
82
An act supplemental to an act fixing the
places of holding courts in the several
counties
84
84
84
84
84
84
81
85
FEES AND SALARIES.
An act regulating the fees and salary of the
Attorney General
ff>
8?
8?
82
An act to repeal part of an act regulating
the fees of certain officers
84
84
84
84
84
84
oe
85
HOUSE BILLS IN COUNCIL.
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ings.
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S.
J
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APPROPRIATIONS.
An act making appropriations of money for
the ensuing year and for other purposes...
80
80
80
....
82
....
84
80,81,82
ATTORNEYS.
An act regulating the admission and prac-
tice of attorneys...
68
68
68
68...
158
House Bills in Council — Continued,
Title.
Reported
3
3
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&
3
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3
| Passed
Enrolled...
Approved .
Other Proceed-
ings.
: 9-
COURTS.
An act concerning the clerk's fees in the
Court of Chancery and for other purposes.
Au ac*; to fix the place of holding courts in
the several counties
84
76
80
84
69
71
69
73
80
79
73
81
79
82
66
84
82
84
76
80
84
69
72
69
73
80
79
73
81
79
83
66
84
83
84
76
80
84
69
84
84
84
79
81
84
71
76
71
77
81
80
78
81
79
83
67
84
83
84
82
83
84
78
83
75
83
83
84
82
83
82
84
84
83
85
82
85
84
76
84
84
82
84
82
85
70
84
84
t
84
76 78 79 80
An act authorizing the appointment of county
commissioners and for other purposes
An act supplemental to the act entitled, "An
act concerning the General Courts"
80,81
An act regulating the practice in the General
Court and Courts of Common Pleas and for
other purposes .
69 70 71 72 74 76
An act concerning the General Court
An act concerning the Courts of Common
Pleas and fixing the time of holding the
terms in. the several counties
77,80
74,75,76,77,78,84,85
69 71 75
70
73
80
79
75
81
79
83
66
84
83
81
79
84
83
ELECTIONS.
An act regulating elections
73,75,76,77,78
FINES AND FORFEITURES.
An act concerning fines and forfeitures
FERRIES.
An act to amend an act to establish and reg-
ulate ferries
79 80
FRAUDS.
An act concerning frauds
73,75,78,79
GAMING.
An act to repeal the act to prevent unlawful
gaming
JURIES.
LAWS.
An act for printing the laws of this Territory
An act declaring what laws are in force in
this Territory
66,67,70
MILITIA.
An act to amend the militia laws of this Ter-
83,84
An act supplemental to the several laws con-
cerning the militia ...
159
House Bills in Council — Cone 'i. Jed.
Title. "
Reported ....
First reading
"1
-
i
i
Passed
Enrolled
Approved ...
Other Proceed-
ings.
MILLS AND MILLERS.
An act to amend the act entitled, "An act
regulating grist mills and millers and for
74
74
71
8?
8?
74,77
PROCEEDINGS.
An act concerning proceedings in civil cases.
73
73
73
....
75
....
76
75
RECORDS.
An act for the safe-keeping of the ancient
records of this '.Territory
81
81
81
81
83
84
RELIEF.
An act to amend the several laws concerning
the militia and for the relief of Quakers,
Dunkards etc
70
71
72
76 71 72
An act for the relief of the sheriffs of Ran-
doloh and St. Clair counties
69
69
69
70
75 69. 70. 71
An act for the relief of Benjamin Stevenson
and for other purposes
70
71
71
71
78
71, 72, 75
REPEAL.
An act to repeal parts of certain acts and for
67
67
68
69
67,68,72....
SALARIES.
An act fixing the salaries of certain public
officers for one year
8?
83
83
83
83
85
83
SEALS.
An act concerning seals to law process
81
81
81
TAXATION.
An act for levying and collecting a tax on
land
70
70
72
73
74
78
....
70,72.73.74,78
11 T R
160
INDEX TO JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT-
ATIVES OF ILLINOIS TERRITORY, 1812.
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
Delivered to Clerk ,
Read in the House ,
Address to President United States...
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 OP BILLS—
By Governor-
Rule providing for 94
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS—
Regulating admission and practice
-Bill... 97
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
Pines and forfeitures 116
Fixing places for holding courts ... 109
Fixing salaries of public officers ... 121
Frauds 1 05
Juries and jurors 115
Jurisdiction of justices of the peace 97
Militia laws 121, 124
Printing laws of Territory 118
BILLS INTRODUCED— Page.
Proceedings iu civil cases 105
Punishment for petit larceny 98
Quakers and Dunkards, relief of. . . 100
Regulating election? 105
Regulating 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 96
BRIGADIER GENERAL—
Certificate required to pay-roll ....102,106
BRITISH INTRIGUES—
Mentioned in Governor's message . 89
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—
Election of
Page.
87
CLERK, pro tern—
Messinger. John, appointed
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP—
Selection of-Mention 119
COMMITTEES, CONFERENCE—
Relief of Benjamin Stephenson 106
Report on relief of Benj. Stephen-
son 110
COMMITTEES, JOINT—
Enrolled bills, provided for 94
Stationery and supplies 86
To wait on Governor 88. 113. 122
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 Governor 90
To present address to Governor 91
To report on punishment of con-
victs 99
To report on what laws are in force 95
COMMITTEE OP WHOLE—
Ancient records 118, 119
Appointment of county commis
sioners 114
Appropriations 117
Courts Common Pleas 100.108
Courts, fixing terms of 98
Fees of justices 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
Regulating General Court 102. 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 lOt
Territorial laws now in force 95
Vesting judges with chancery pow-
ers 104
COMMISSIONERS—
Appointment of by Courts of Com-
mon Pleas 109
CONGRESS—
Act of 1802 concerning Ohio salines. 119
Petition to, concerning defense of
frontier 96
Petition of Peggy Wright ..114,115
CONTEST—
Biggs and Todd for seat in Council. 87
CONVICTS—
Allowed choice of punishment-
Bill .. 98
COUNCIL— Page.
Concurs in adoption of joint rules. . 95
Contest Biggs and Todd 87
Organization of —Message 88
Proceedings referred to 113
COUNCIL BILLS—
Reported to House 123
COUNTIES—
Gallatin— Member for 86
Gallatin— Referred to 103
Johnson— Member for 86
Johnson— Place of holding court ... 116
Johnson— Referred to 103
Madison— Member for 86
Madison— Referred to 103
New ones without courts 89
Randolph— Member for 86
Randolph— Relief of Sheriff .... 96. 100. 101
Randolph— Referred to 103
§t. Clair— Member for 86
t. Clair— Place of holding courts. . 116
St. Clair— Referred to 103
Time »nd 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 1 00
COURTS, COMMON PLEAS—
Fixing time of terms in several
counties 97
Practice in regulated— Bill 100
Thomas. John. Judge for St. Clair
county 87
To appoint county commissioners-
Bill 109
To try errors of magistrates— Bill.. 108
Veto of bill concerning 113
COURTS. GENERAL—
Clerk to be appointed 104
Practice regulated— Bill 100
Supplemental bill concerning 124
To meet at Kaskaskia 104
Veto of bill concerning 113
CREDENTIALS—
Committee appointed 86
DEBATE—
Rules governing.
DEED OR BOND—
Required of members
DEFENSE OF FRONTIER—
Governor's address. . .
DELEGATE IN CONGRESS—
Memorial to 110. 118
Message from Council 115
Petition of Peggy Wright 115
Requested to favor negro labor 119
DOORKEEPER—
Duties denned 88
Election of 87,88
To act for both houses 88
Van Swearingen. Thomas, ap-
pointed 86
162
Index — Continued .
DUNKARDS— Page.
Act for relief of... 100
EDWARDS, GOVERNOR. NINIAN—
Reply to addresses of House 95
Signs Journal of the House 126
ELECTION—
Clerk of House 87
Doorkeeper of House 87-88
Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk. . . 99
Speaker of House 87
ELECTION CERTIFICATES—
Produced by members 86
Produced by Mr. Wilson 114
ELECTIONS—
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 concerning
ENGROSSED BILLS—
Committee's duties.
ENGROSSING BILLS—
Rules governing
ENROLLED BILLS—
Approved by Governor. . 102, 111, 117,
121. 122,
Compared by Committee. 98, 101. 111.
115,121,122,123,
Mr. Biggs, Council member of Com-
mittee
Presented to Governor. . 102, 112. 121.
122,123,
Reconsideration of
feigned by Speaker.. 109, 111, 115, 121,
122, 123,
Vetoed by Governor
ENROLLMENTS—
Mr. Wilson, House member of Com-
mittee
EUSTIS, HON. WILLIAM—
Secretary of War— Mention
94
96
114
FERRIES—
Establishing and regulating— Bill 112
FERGUSON. THOMAS—
Council member of Conference
Committee 106
FINES AND FORFEITURES—
Bill concerning
FIRES—
To be kept up by Doorkeeper.
FIREWOOD—
Mr. Wilson to purchase
116
100
FISHER, GEORGE, MEMBER FROM RAN-
DOLPH— Page.
Present at opening 86
Elected Speaker 87
Speaker pro tern 86
FRONTIER, DEFENSE OF—
Governor's message 88
FORT AT PEORIA—
Resolution concerning 96
FRAUDS—
Bill concerning 105
GALLATIN COUNTY—
Members for
Seat of Justice to be fixed.
GAMING—
To repeal law prohibiting 118
GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FIRST—
Adjournment of 125
Custody of Journals 120
Meeting of the First, at Kaskaskia. 86
Prorogued by Governor 125
GENERAL COURT—
Bill to regulate . .
Vesting judges
powers
with chancery
101
90
GOVERNOR—
Address to General Assembly 88
Approves bills.. . . 102, 111, 112, 117, 121.
122, 124, 125
Bills presented to 102, 112, 122, 123. 124
Committee to Wait on 88, 113, 122
Commander of expedition against
Indians 114
Fixes day of meeting of First 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 compile laws for printer 113
GRAMMER. JOHN, MEMBER FROM JOHN
SON— (GRAMMAR.)
Present at opening 86
Committees, Special-
Petition Ben j. 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
HUMPHREYS. EDWARD—
Elected E
Clerk...
ngrossing and Enrolling
163
Index — Continued .
ILLINOIS RIVER—
Referred to in petition
INDIANA TERRITORY—
Certain laws to govern Illinois
courts
Laws concerning circuit courts re-
pealed
Laws referred to
Rules of Legislature adopted
INDIAN HOSTILITIES—
Address to President concerning ..
INDIANS—
Mentioned in Governor's message .
Sacs referred to
IMPROVEMENTS—
On public lands
104
112
91
86
110
JOHNSON COUNTY—
M ember for 86
Seat of justice of .- 116
Time and place of holding courts . . 91
JOINT RULES—
Concurred in by Council..
Entered in House Journal
Transmitted to Council . . .
JOINT SESSION—
Election of Engrossing and Enroll-
ing Clerk 99
Preceding adjournment 125
To receive communication from
Governor 88
JONES, WILLIAM, MEMBER 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
Sneaker, protem 90. 96. 102
JOURNALS. LEGISLATIVE—
Custody of 120,122
JURORS—
Bills concerning 115
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE—
Altering fees of— Bill 110
Extending jurisdiction of— Bill 97
KASKASKIA—
General court to meet at 104
Place of meeting of first General
Assembly 4 86
KASKASKIA— Page.
Referred to in Governor's mes-
sage 89
Road to Shawneetown— mention 119
KENTUCKY—
Aid promised by Governor of 89
Governor of, mentioned in roes-
Letter from Governor of— Mention 113
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 118
Speculators in, mention— Resolu-
lution 110
LAND SPECULATORS—
Mention in resolution 110
Referredto 109
LAND SALES—
Address concerning 100
Memorial to Congress 108. 109
To speculators 110
LAND TAX—
Bill providingfor 100
LAWS—
Declaring what are in force— Bill... 95
Enacted by Governor and Judges . 91
Of Indiana Territory 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 112
General court to be governed by — 104
Statutes to be examined 91
LEAVE OF ABSENCE—
Asked by Speaker 97.115
Granted to Speaker 97, 115
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL—
Concurs in adoption of Joint Rules 95
Contest of Todd vs. Biggs 87
Informed of organization of House 88
Proceedings referred to 113
LEGISLATIVE JOURNALS—
Custody of 120,122
Letter—
From Governor Edwards
From Governor Shelby of Kentucky 113
LETTERS—
Copies transmitted by Governor — 89
LIST—
Of members present at opening
session 86
164
Index — Continued .
M
MADISON COUNTY—
Member from
Referred to
Time and place of holding: courts.
MEMBERS OF HOUSE—
List of those present at opening. . .
Produce certificates...
MEMORIAL TO CONGRESS—
Concerning: sale of public lands —
MEMORIALS—
Delivered to Governor
To Delegate in Congress
MESSAGE. COUNCIL—
Address to President of U. S
Adjournment
Doorkeeper, election and duties of.
Engrossing and enrolling clerk
Joint rules
Major John Moredock
Organization of council
Petitition to Secretary of War
Sale of public lands '.
Stationery, purchase of ; . .
Tax on land...
91
108
118
97
122
88
99
95
95
88
95
115
86
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
MILITIA—
Bill to amend laws 100,121.124
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.
95
MUSKINGUM RIVER—
Referred to in resolution 118
NEGRO LABOR—
Introduction
vored —
from Kentucky fa-
OFFICERS. PUBLIC—
Bill to fix salaries.
119
121
OGLESBY, JOSHUA (Member from St.
Clair)—
Present, opening session 86
Committees, special-
Address to Governor... 90
Credentials 86
Eligibility of Members 87
Territorinl Laws 95
Territorial Taxation System ... 94
To wait on Governor 122
OGLESBY, JOSHUA— Continued.
Bills introduced—
Altering fees of Justices of the
Peace
Ancient records, preservation of
Appointment of commissioners.
Courts, fixing places of holding
Fines and forfeitures
OHIO RIVER—
Road from to Kaskaskia— mention.
OHIO. STATE OF—
Referred to, resolution
OPINIONS OF JUDGES—
To be written and recorded.
ORDER—
Rules governing
ORDERS—
Signed and treated as bills .
ORDINANCE OF 1804—
Referred to in resolution . . .
ORGANIZATION—
Of council— Message
Of House of Representatives
110
117
109-
109-
116
119-
119
10*
94
94
1191
PAPERS. OFFICIAL—
Joint rule concerning
PETITION—
Benjamin Stephen^on. relief ..
Captain William O. Allen
Defense of frontier
Fort at Peoria
Major John Moredock
Peggy Wright
President of the United States
Secretary of War
PETIT LARCENY—
Punishment of— Bill
94
96
94
95
115
m
94
M
PEORIA—
Fort petitioned for
Resolutions concerning fort at
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
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES—
Address transmitted to ............. 102
PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS—
Of actual settlers .................... 119
PRINTING—
Laws of territory ........... 113, 115, 1 16. 118
PROCLAMATION:
Creating new counties .............. 89
PROROGATION :
Of General Assembly ................ 125
PUBLIC LANDS—
Allotted to regular soldiers ......... 110
Pre-emption rights of actual set-
tlers ................................ HO
Sale of-referred to ................ 108. 109
Unexampled delay of pale of ........ 109-
165
Index — Continued.
PUBLIC OFFICERS—
Salaries fixed— Bill.
QUAKERS—
L__. Relief of -Bill
QUORUM—
fc^ Of both, houses present
fc;^ Present— first day
Page.
121
100
BANDOLPH COUNTY—
4^ Bill for relief of sheriff of 100
Clerk of court of common — Pleas
E23 to keep journals 120
Memberfor 86
Petition for relief of sheriff 96. 100
Referred to in resolution 122
Relief of sheriff 101
Time and place of holding courts . . 91
RANGERS—
Payment of 114
RECONSIDERATION—
Of enrolled bill •. 114
Of bill to repeal certain laws 106
RECORD—
Of judicial opinions required 104
RECORDS, ANCIENT—
Removal, etc.. Bill 117
RECORDS, LEGISLATIVE—
..A Custody of 120,122
REGULAR SOLDIERS—
Land allottedto 110
RELIEF—
Benjamin Stephenson- Bill 101
Sheriffs of Randolph and St. Clair
counties 96, 100. 101
Peggy Wright 114,115
REPEAL—
Indiana laws concerning courts — 112
Parts of certain acts - 96
RESOLUTIONS—
Biggs-Todd contest 87
Custody of Legislative journals — 122
Delivered to Governor 96
Doorkeeper, election and duties — 88
Engrossing 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. JOINT—
Transmitted to council 94
Kt I.KS OF DECORUM -
Code adopted 87
RULES OF THE HOUSE—
Entered on journal.
Page.
91
RUSSELL. CAPTAIN—
Mentioned in Governor's message.
SAC INDIANS—
Referred to in Governor's message. 89
SALES OF PUBLIC LANDS—
Causes of postponement 109
SA
•8!
RIES—
certain public officers— Bill 121
SALINE—
Employment of slaves from Ken-
tucky 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—
Mentioned 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 final adjournment 125
SHAWNEBTOWN—
Road from to Salines 119
Road to Kaskaskia 119
SHELBY. GOVERNOR—
Letter from to Governor Edwards
-Mention 89, 113
SHORT, JACOB. MEMBER FROM ST.
CLAIR COUNTY—
Present at opening session 86
Chairman, Committee of Whole .... 121
Chosen Speaker pro tern 115
Committees. Special-
Credentials 86
Eligibility of Members 87
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 108
166
Index — Continued.
SHORT, JACOB, MEMBER FROM ST.
CLAIR— Page.
Establishing and regulating:
ferries 112
Petition Presented—
Peggy Wright, relief of 114
Resolution Offered—
Sale of public lands 108
SLAVES, FROM KENTUCKY—
Labor needed on Salines 119
SPEAKER—
Asks leave of absence 115
Election of 87
Obtains leave of absence 97
Required to sign bills 94
Rules governing 91
Signs bills 109, 111, 115, 121, 122, 123, 124
To sign address to President 97
SPEAKER, vro tern.—
Mr. Fisher chosen 86
Mr. Jones chosen 90,96,102
Mr. Short chosen 115
Mr. Wilson chosen 97;112
SPECULATORS—
In publ ic lands mentioned 109, 110
STATIONERY—
Purchase authorized
87
ST. CLAIR COUNTY—
Court of Common Pleas in 87
Members for 86, 87
Place for holding courts 116
Time and place of holding courts . . 91
STEVENSON, BENJAMIN— (STEPHENSON).
Petition for relief of 96,100
Relief of, bill concerning 100. 101, 117
SUFFRAGE—
Extension of right of 88
SWEEPING—
To be done by Doorkeeper.
TAXATION —
System of for Territory 94
To rai se Territorial fund 94
TAX ON LANDS-
BUI concerning 100
TERRITORIAL FUND—
Committee appointed to devise sys-
tem for securing
To be raised by taxation— Bill 100
TERRITORIAL LAWS— Page.
Enacted by Governor and judges . . 91
Printing of 113, 115. 116. 118
What are in force... ...91.95
TERRITORY—
Ancient records of 117
Secretary of, to have custody of
journals 122
THOMAS, JOHN—
Judge of court common pleas 87
Secretary of Legislative council ... 86
TRAMMEL, PHILIP (Member from Gal-
latin)— Page.
Present at opening session 86
Committees, Special-
Address to Governor 90
Credentials of members 86
Eligibility of members 87
Punishment of convicts 99
Territorial laws 91
Territorial taxation system 94
To wait on Governor 88
Bills introduced —
Attorneys and counselors 97
Clerks fees in courts of chan-
cery 115
Courts— General 124
Elections— Regulation of 105
Jurors 115
Militia- Amending laws 121, 124
Taxation, to raise territorial
fund.. 100
TROOPS— MOUNTED—
To defend frontier.
95
UNITED STATES INFANTRY—
24th regiment referred to 94
VAN SWEARINGEN, THOMAS—
Appointed doorkeeper, pro tern.
Elected doorkeeper
Message from council concerning. . 113
Message from Governor concerning 113
VOLUNTEERS—
Their services commended HO
167
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Index— Continued.
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WATER—
Page
To be supplied by door keeper 88
WHITLOCK. LIEUTENANT—
Paymaster for district— mention.. . . 114
WILSON, ALEXANDER. (MEMBER FROM
GALLATIN)—
Present, at opening1 session 86
Speaker, pro tern 97,112
Committees— Conference-
Relief of Benjamin Stephenson. 106
Committees— Joint-
Enrollments 96
To purchase stationery 86
To wait on Governor 113
'Committees— special-
Firewood 100
Petition of Benj. Stephenson ... 96
Territorial laws 91,95
Territorial system of taxation.. 94
WILSON, ALEXANDER— Concluded. Page
Bills introduced—
Appropriations 113
Concerning: frauds 105
Fixing salaries, etc 121
Mills and millers 106
Printing laws 118
Proceedings in civil cases 105
Relief of Benjamin Steohenson. 100
Relief of sheriffs of Randolph
and St. Clair counties 100
Seals to law process 117
To repeal gaming law 118
Memorial presented —
To delegate in Congress 118
Resolutions offered —
Adjournment 122
Printing territorial laws 113
Safe keeping of Legislative
journals 122
Leaves certificate of election at
home 87
Presents certificate of election 114
Without credentials 86
WOOD-
TO be furnished by doorlkeeper — 88
WRIGHT, PEGGY—
Petition transmitted to Congress .. 115
Relief of 113,114,115
WRIGHT, CAPTAIN TOLOVER—
Widow and orphans of 114
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An act making appropriations of money for
the ensuing year and for other purposes . .
113
113
115
117
117
120
123
124
115,117.121
ATTORNEYS.
An act regulate the admission and practice
of attorneys
97
97
98
99
99
100
98,100
CONVICTS.
An act allowing persons convicted of lar-
ceny the right of choice of punishment
98
98
99
100
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99,100
COURTS.
An act concerning the clerk's fees in the
Court of Chancery and for other purposes.
124
124
124
124
124
124
124
125
An act to fix the place of holding courts in
the several counties
109
109
111
111
111
116
121
121
111,116,117
An act authorizing the appointment of
county commissioners and for other pur-
poses .
109
109
111
117
117
120
122
122
112,114,120
An act supplemental to the act entitled, "An
act concerning the General Court"
124
124
124
124
124
124
124
124
An act regulating the practice in the Gen-
eral Court and Courts of Common Pleas
and for other purposes
100
100
101
101
101
104
122
123
104,105,117
An act vesting the Courts of Common Pleas
with power to try errors of justices of the
peace
108
108
108
108
An act concerning the General Court ....
101
101
102
104
104
112
123
123
103,112.113,115.
An concerning the Courts of Common Pleas
and fixing the time of holding terms in
the several counties ,
97
97
97
101
102
98, 99. 100, 101.
105,107
ELECTIONS.
An act regulating elect ions
105
105
107
107
108
114
122
122
06,114,115
FINES AND FORFEITURES.
An act concerning fines and forfeitures . . .
116
116
116
118
118
118
123
123
169
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FERRIES.
An act to amend an act to establish and reg-
ulate ferries
112
106
112
105
115
105
116
107
116
107
117
115
123
121
123
121
116 117
FRAUDS.
An act concerning fraud ?
105.107.115,116.
GAMING.
An act to rep'eal the act to prevent unlawful
118
115
118
115
118
116
120
116
120
116
120
117
123
121
123
121
JURIES.
An act concerning juries
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
An act to extend the jurisdiction of justices
97
110
97
110
97
111
99
Act altering: fees of justices of the peace.*...
LAWS.
Ill
An act for printing: the laws of this Terri-
tory..
118
95
118
95
120
96
121
96
121
96
122
98
123
98
124
102
120
An act declaring what laws are in force in
the Illinois Territory
95.96.98.99....
MILITIA.
An act to amend the militia laws of this Ter-
ritory
124
121
124
121
124
121
124
121
124
121
124
122
124
122
126
123
An act supplemental to the several laws
MILLS AND MILLERS.
An act to amend the act entitled, "An act
regulating grist mills and millers and for
106
105
107
105
108
106
109
107
109
107
115
111
121
111
121
112
108 115
PROCEEDINGS.
An act concerning proceedings in civil cases
RECORDS.
An act for the safe keeping of the ancient
:n
117
118
120
120
120
123
123
118.119...
170
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RELIEF.
.An act to amend the several laws concerning
the militia and for the relief of Quakers,
Dunkards, etc
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101
103
103
107
101 102 103
.An act for the relief of the sheriffs of Ran-
dolph and St. Clair counties
100
100
101
101
101
104
108
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An act for the relief of Benjamin Stephen-
son and for other purposes
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100
101
109
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111
115
117
102 106 110
REPEAL.
An act to repeal parts of certain acts and
for other purposes
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96
96
97
97
99
101
96 97 99 160 101
106
SALARIES.
An act fixing the salaries of certain public
officers for one year
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121
SEALS.
.An act concerning seals to law process
117
117
118
118
118
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TAXATION.
An act for levying and collecting a tax on
land
100
100
101
103
103
115
115
117
101.102,109,115.
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COURTS.
An act supplemental to the act entitled. "An
act regulating the practice in the General
court and courts of common pleas and for
other purposes"
117
123
101
105
123
118
123
104
105
123
118
123
104
105
'120
123
105
105
120
123
105
105
122
124
111
111
123
124
112
112
108,109,113,114
An act supplemental to an act entitled, "An
act to fix the places of holding courts in
the several counties
An act vesting the judges of the general
court with chancery powers
102,104,107
An act regulating the courts of common
pleas and fixing the time of holding terms
in the several counties. .
106,107
FEES ANP SALARIES.
An act to repeal part of an act entitled, "An
act regulating the fees of certain officers."
123
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