The order being suspended, Mr. Jones laid upon the table the following resolution:
Resolved, That this House will, at the close of each morning session, adjourn to 3 o'clock, P.M., to read bills the first and second time, and that all members engaged on com- mittees, be excused front attendance at afternoon sessions; which was read.
Mr. Nisbet, of Bibb, introduced a bill to be entitled an act to amend and explain the limitation laws of this State; which was read the first time, and upon motion of Mr. Jones, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Brown, of Burke, introduced a bill to be entitled an act to encourage the enforcement of certain laws in this State.
Mr. Carlton laid upon the table the Memorial of sundry citizens of Fayette county, praying to be added to the county of Campbell; which was referred to a Special committee, consisting of Messrs. Carlton, Robinson, of Fayette, and Wilson without being read.
Mr. Schackelford, of Cass, laid upon the table the memorial of Thomas R.R. Cobb, praying that his Excellency the Governor be authorized to have a Digest of the laws of this State prepared by the memorialist examined; and if found faithful and correct, to subscribe for a sufficient number for the several civil officers of this State; which was referred to a special committee, consisting of Messrs. Shackelford, Howard, Nisbet, Worrell and Kenan, without being read.
Mr. Harrison, of Chatham, laid upon the table a resolution in reference to the presentation of swords to certain officers therein named, for distinguished services in battle; which was read.
Also, introduced a bill to be entitled an act to amend the several acts now in force, regulating the fees of Magistrates and Constables, so far as relates to the county of Chatham, and to provide for the mode of collecting the same; which was read the first time, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Fields, of Cherokee, introduced a bill to be entitled an act to repeal "an act further to regulate the granting of retail license and sale of spirituous liquors," assented to 27th December, 1838; which was read the first time.
Mr. Harris, of Clarke, from the special committee to whom was referred the petition of Osborne A. Lochrane, reported the following bill:
A bill to authorize Osborne A. Lochrane, of Clarke county, to plead and practice law in this State.
Also, a bill for the relief of Mary Louisa Pritchard; which were severally read the first time.
Mr. Calder, of Cobb, introduced a bill to be entiled an act for the relief o,f Dayid Dobbs, of the county of Cobb;
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