Mr. Stephens of Taliaferro introduced a bill to incorporate Dawson Lodge No. 67, also, Burns Lodge No. 56, of Free Masons, and for other purposes therein specified.
Also, a bill for the relief of Sarah A. Stephens.
Also, a bill to change the names of certain persons therein named, and for other purposes therein specified.
Also, a bill for the relief of Henry D. Moore; which were severally read the first time.
Mr. Mclntire of Thomas, introduced a bill to extend the criminal and civil jurisdiction of this State over a part of the territory in dispute between Florida and Georgia, and to continue the same in force until the question of boundary shall have been settled between or by said States; which was read the first time.
Mr. Culberson of Troup, introduced a bill to repeal an act entitled an act to appoint County Treasurers and define their duties, so far as relates to the county of Troup, and to give to the people of said county the election of Treasurer.
Also, a bill to alter and amend the sixth section of the third article of the Constitution of this State, so as to give to the people the election of the Clerk of the Court of Ordinary; which was referred to the Judiciary Committee; which were severally read the first time.
Mr. Wiggins of Twiggs, introduced a bill amendatory of the Statute of Limitations; which was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Also, a bill to authorize Joseph Sykes of the county of Dooly, to peddle, &c., accompanied with a petition of the same; which were severally read the first time.
Mr. Penland introduced a bill to authorize James J, Logan to build and keep up a mill dam across Notley river, on his own land, in the county of Union ; which was read the first time.
Mr. Penland of Union, introduced a bill to be entitled an act to alter and amend the Laws of this State relative to the stay of executions; which was read the first time.
Mr. McDonald from the Special Committee, to whom was referred the memorial of sundry citizens of Ware county, reported favorably to the prayer of the petitioners, and introduced the following bill:
A bill to lay out and form a new county from the counties of Ware and Lowndes, and to provide for the organization of the same; which was read tho first time.
Mr. Goodman of Bulloch, introduced a bill to change and fix the time of holding the Superior Courts in the eastern district, so far as relates to the counties of Bulloch and Effingham; which was read the first time.
Mr. Villalonger laid upon the table a resolution, which was read.
