Mr. Edmondson, from the Committee of Propositions and Grievances, to whom was referred the petition of sundry persons, praying remuneration for money wrongfully paid in taking out tavern licence and also, to whom was referred the petition of Lazarus J. Bryars, reported, that said petitions are unreasonable and ought to be rejected; in which report the House concurred.

Mr. Brown, from the committee on County Boundaries, to whom was referred the petition of sundry persons, praying an alteration in the boundary lines of Wilcox, reported, that said petition is unreasonable and ought not to be granted; in which report the House concurred.

Mr. Farrar, from the Military Committee, to whom was referred the petition of the officers of the first Division of Alabama Militia, reported that the object of said petition is embraced in a general bill now in progress in this House; in which report the House concurred.

Mr. Farrar, from the same committee, to whom was referred a bill, to be entitled "an act to repeal the 5th section of "an act to alter and amend the Militia laws of this state, passed he 6th day of December, 1821;" reported, that the provisions of said bill are included in the bill a above mentioned; in which the House concurred.

Mr. Kennedy, from the select committee, to whom was referred the petition of the inhabitants of the town of Jackson in the county of Clare, reported a bill to be entitled "an act to repeal an act, entitled an act incorporating the town of Jackson, in Clarke county;" which was read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow.

Mr. Crenshaw, from the select committee to whom was referred a bill, to be entitled "an act to afford Pickens county separate representatives and for other purposes," reported said bill without amendment.

Ordered, That said bill be engrossed, and be read a third time tomorrow.

Mr. Halley, from the select committee, to whom was referred the pe-

tition of Edmund Freeman, reported a bill, to be entitled; "an act for the relief of Edmund Freeman, late tax collector of Baldwin county;" which was read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow.

Mr. Morton, from the Committee on Accounts, to whom was referred the account of Nathan Littlefield, reported, that said account ought not to be allowed; in which the House concurred.

Mr. Clay obtained leave to introduce a bill, to be entitled "an act to provide for assessing and collecting the revenue of this state;" which was read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow.

Mr. Morton, from the Committee of Accounts, to whom was recommitted a bill, to be entitled "an act to make appropriations for certain claims," reported the said bill with amendments; in which the House concurred.

Mr. Farrar, from the Military Committee, to whom was recommitted a bill, to be entitled "an act to revise, consolidate, and amend the several acts relative to the Militia of this State," reported the same with amendments; in which amendments the House concurred.

Mr. Jackson moved to strike to the word 'four' in the 28th section, where it occurs in these words 'the commanding officers of companies shall hold four company musters annually' for the purpose of inserting the word 'two;' which was lost.

The yeas & nays being called for, those who voted in the affirmative, are,

Those who voted in the negative, are,

Mr. Mead offered the following amendment:

"Be it further enacted, That no compensation shall hereafter be allowed any Militia officer for services in time of Peace;" which was lost.

The yeas and nays being called for, those who voted in the affirmative are,

Those who voted in the negative, are,

Mr. Davis offered the following amendment at the end of the 41st section:

"Provided, That no military company shall be reduced to a less member of privates than          by raising such volunteer company;" which was adopted.

Ordered, That said bill be engrossed and be read a third time to-morrow.

Mr. Coleman obtained leave to introduce a bill, to be entitled "An act to authorize the Judge and Commissioners of Roads and Revenue to levy for said county;" which was read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow.

Mr. Farrar obtained leave to introduce a bill, to be entitled "an act to incorporate the Jefferson Academy in the town of Elyton, and for other purposes;" which was read a first time; and the rule being dispensed with it was read a second time forthwith, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.

The House then took up a bill, to be entitled "an act to amend the several acts in relation to the establishment of the Bank of the State of Alabama, and to repeal such parts of said acts as are repugnant to the provisions of this act.

Mr. Adair moved to amend said bill, by inserting in the second section after the words 'subscribed for' the words 'together with the sum of five dollars on each and every share so subscribed for;' which was adopted.

Mr. Adair offered the following amendment at the end of the second section; 'Which five dollars to be paid on each and every share subscribed for by any person, copartnership, or body corporate or politic, except the state, shall be for the use and benefit of the state as Boxes, and shall be vested in stock of said bank; and the proceeds or dividends of the stock owned by the state shall not be withdrawn, but shall be vested in stock semi-annually until the whole amount of stock reserved to the state shall be fully paid in, or until the charter of said Bank shall expire;' which amendment was adopted.

Mr. Fearn moved to amend the 9th section by adding after the word which in the third line, the words 'each stockholder except the state;' which was adopted.

Mr. Fearn moved to amend the 9th section further, by inserting after the word 'say ' in the 4th line, the words for one share and not more than two shares, one vote for each share; for every--' which was adopted.

Mr. Fearn moved further to amend said section by inserting after the word 'politic' in the 8th line, the words 'except the state'; which was carried.

Mr. Fearn moved further to amend said section by inserting after the word 'President' in the 20th line, the words;'they being unanimous therein;' which was carried.

Mr. Jackson moved to strike out all after the word 'bank' in the 17th lin of the 12th provision, for the purpose of inserting these words 'and its branches shall be payable in specie at the principal bank or branch issuing the same;' which was lost.

The yeas and nays being called for, those who voted in the affirmative, are,

Those who voted in the negative, are,

Ordered, That Mr. Norwood have leave of absence during the remainder of the session.

Mr. Hallett moved, at a quarter past one o'clock, P.M.  that this House do adjourn till 3 o'clock, P.M. which was carried.

The yeas & nays being called for, those who voted in the affirmative, are,

Those who voted in the negative, are,

The House resumed the consideration of the bill, to be entitled "an act to amend the several acts in relation to the establishment of the Bank of the State of Alabama, and to repeal such parts of said acts as are repugnant to the provisions of this act."

Mr. Young offered the following amendment:

"And be it further enacted, That there shall always be at least as many Directors on the part of the state, as there may be elected by he other stockholders;" which was lost.

The yeas & nays being called for, those who voted in the affirmative, are,

Those who voted in the negative, are,

The bill was then laid on the table.

On motion of Mr. Davis, Resolved, that a message be sent to the Senate, informing them that this House is now ready to receive them in order to go into the election of a Comptroller of Public Accounts and a State Treasurer, Whereupon, Messrs. Davis, and Harris, of Wilcox, were appointed to convey said message to the Senate.

The Senate having repaired to the Hall of the House of Representatives, the two Houses proceeded to the election of a Comptroller of Public Accounts: Samuel Pickens being in nomination, and a constitutional majority voting for him, the Speaker declared him duly elected Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Those who voted for Mr. Pickens, are,

The two Houses then proceeded to the election of a State Treasurers John C. Perry being in nomination, and a constitutional majority voting for him, the Speaker declared him duly elected State Treasure.

Those who voted for Mr. Perry, are

The Senate then returned to their chamber.

The house then adjourned till 7 o'clock this evening.

A bill from the Senate, entitled "An act to alter the mode of drawing grand and petit jurors," was read second time, and referred to a select committee, consisting of Messrs. Oliver, Rutherford and Hardwicke.

Mr. Rather obtained, leave to introduce a bill, to be entitled 'an act concerning open accounts;' which was read a first time.

Mr. Jackson moved, that the further consideration of said bill be indefinitely postponed, which was carried.  Yeas 30- Nays 24.

The yeas & nays being called for, those who voted in the affirmative, are,

Those who voted in the negative, are,

Mr. McClung obtained leave to introduce a bill, to be entitled 'an act to extend the time of payment, and secure a certain sum of money due to this state from John M. Taylor;' which was read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow.

The House then proceeded to the consideration of a bill, to be entitled 'an act to amend the several acts in relation to the establishment of the bank of the State of Alabama, and to repeal such parts of said acts as are repugnant to the provisions of this act.'

Mr. Davis moved to amend said bill by adding the following section:

'Sec.       And be it further enacted, That all laws and parts of laws contrary to the provisions of this act, be and the same are hereby repealed;' which was adopted.

The said bill was then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading tomorrow.

Mr. Adair obtained leave to introduce a bill, to be entitled 'an act to authorize the purchase of a certain number of the Alabama Justice of the Peace;' which was read a first time.

Mr. Williams moved that the further consideration of said bill be indefinitely postponed; which was carried.

Mr. Hallett obtained leave to introduce a bill, to be entitled 'an act to prevent the erecting of wooden buildings in certain parts of the city of Mobile, after the first day of January 1826;' which was read a first time.

Mr. Durrett moved that the further consideration of said bill be indefinitely postponed, which was carried.

The yeas & nays being called for, those who voted in the affirmative, are,

Those who voted in the negative, are,

Mr. Oliver obtained leave to introduce a bill to be entitled 'an act to allow persons to file and record papers;' which was read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow.

Bill from the Senate, entitled 'an act to authorize Jacob Dust to emancipate a female negro slave therein named,' was read a first time, and the rule being dispensed with, it was read a second time, and ordered to lie on the table.

A bill to be entitled 'an act in relation to turnpike roads,' was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.

On motion of Mr. Fearn, Resolved, that a select committee be appointed to inquire into the expediency of providing some effectual remedy for collecting rents for lessees of School and University Land, with leave to report by bill or otherwise: Whereupon, Messrs. Fearn, Jackson and Crenshaw were appointed said committee.

Mr. Hardwicke offered the following Resolution: 'Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the state of Alabama in General Assembly convened, That this General Assembly will adjourn sine die on Saturday the 28th instant,' which was ordered to lie on the table.

A bill from the Senate, entitled 'an act to appoint commissioners to lay out two roads leading from the ford of Line creek; the one to Coffeeville, the other to Tuskaloosa;' was read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow.

A bill from the Senate, entitled 'an act giving execution for costs in the Supreme Court,' was read a second time, and the rule being dispensed with, it was read a third time and passed.

Ordered, That the Senate be acquainted therewith.

An engrossed bill, entitled 'an act to appoint commissioners to layout a road therein specified,' was read a third time and passed.

Ordered, That the title be changed from that of  'a bill' to that of  'an act.'  Ordered That the same be sent to the Senate for their concurrence.

A bill from the Senate, entitled 'an act to provide for the printing of the Laws and Journals, and for other purposes,' was read a first time, and the rule being dispensed with, it was read a second time, and ordered to be read a third time to-morrow.

The House then adjourned till to-morrow morning 9 o'clock.