Mr. Edmondson, from the committee on Propositions and Grievances to whom was referred the petition of sundry inhabitants of Erie, reported

A bill, to be entitled "an act to amend an act incorporating the town of Erie;" which was read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time to morrow.

Mr. Mead, from the committee on Roads, Bridges, Ferries &c. to whom was referred the petition of Elisha Thomas and Davis Gurley reported.

A bill to be entitled a "an act authorizing Elisha Thomas and Davis Gurley and their associates to turnpike a certain road therein designated;" which was read a first time and ordered to be read a second time to morrow.

Mr. Mead from the same, committee to whom was referred a bill, to be entitled "an act to authorize David Crocheron and his associates, to erect a bridge across the Alabama river, at or near the mouth of the Cahawba, reported the said bill without amendment; and further that said committee are of opinion that the law prayed for is inexpedient and ought not to pass.

Ordered that the said report lie on the table.

Mr. Mead, from the same committee, to whom was referred the petition of sundry citizens of Franklin county, reported unfavorable to the prayer of said petition; in which report the House concurred.

Mr. Shortridge, from the select committee, to whom was referred the bill, to be entitled "an act to vest in S. B. Shields, his heirs and assigns, the exclusive right to a ferry on the Tombeckbe river, in the county of Clark, at or near the town of Jackson in said county,” reported the said bill with amendments.

Ordered, That said bill be recommitted to the same committee.

Mr. Leake, from the select committee, to whom was referred a Resolution concerning the public printing reported a bill, to be entitled "an act to provide for printing and distributing the Laws and Journals;” which was read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow.

A message was received from the Senate by Mr. Lyon, informing this House, that they concur in the amendment made by this House to the bill entitled "an act to prevent immoral and disorderly conduct at places of religious worship,” also that they had read a third time and passed, bills originating in this House of the following titles, to wit:

"An act to authorize the administrator and administratrix of John Ellis, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate;"

"An act authorizing the administrators of William Nelson, deceased, to sell certain estate therein named;"

"An act to incorporate the town of Ashville, in the county of St. Clair;"

And "an act to authorize the Governor of this state to remit all or part of any forfeiture which has, or may accrue to this state," the three former of which they have amended, and in which amendments they desire the concurrence of this House.

Mr. Pope from the committee on enrolled bills, reported that said committee had examined and found correctly enrolled, bills of the following titles, to wit: "An act to incorporate the Trustees of Athens Female Academy in Limestone county;"

"An act to mark out and establish a road leading from the city of Mobile in the county of Mobile, to Edwin Lewis's turnpike road in said county;"

And "an act to authorize Gilbert D. Taylor to emancipate certain slaves therein named."

On motion of Mr. Morton, the house took up a bill from the Senate, to be entitled "An act to alter the mode of voting in General elections by the people;" which bill was on its second reading.

Mr. Williams moved to amend said bill by striking out of the first section the words "except for militia officers, Justices of the Peace and constables," which was lost.

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

Those who voted in the negative, are,

Mr. Gayle moved that the further consideration of said bill be indefinitely postponed; which was decided in the negative- Yeas 28, Nays 30.

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

Those who voted in the negative, are,   

Ordered, that said bill be read a third time tomorrow.

And then the House adjourned till 2 o'clock this evening.

A bill to be entitled "an act regulating appeals in criminal cases," was read a second time and ordered to lie on the table.

A bill, to be entitled "an act to alter the times of holding the General Annual Elections," was read a third time. On motion of Mr. Jackson

Ordered, that the further consideration of said bill be indefinitely postponed.

A bill to be entitled "an act to declare certain roads therein named, public highways," was read a second time. On motion of Mr. Jackson,

Ordered, that the further consideration of said bill be indefinitely postponed.

On motion of Mr. Young, the house took into consideration a bill, to be entitled "an act for the relief of persons engaged in Farming &c."

Mr. McClung moved, that the further consideration of said bill be indefinitely postponed: which was decided in the affirmative.

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

Those who voted in the negative, are,

A bill to be entitled "An act to exempt the citizens of the town of Selma from working on Roads beyond the limits of the said town;” was read a second time and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.

A bill, to be entitled "An act to reduce the pay of the members of the General Assembly,” was read a second time.

Mr. Morton moved to amend said bill, by striking therefrom all after the enacting clause, and inserting in lieu thereof the following.

"That the members of the General Assembly are hereby authorized to receive as compensation for their services any sum not exceeding the pay that is now allowed them by law,” which was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Gayle moved that the further consideration of said bill be indefinitely postponed; which was decided in the negative.

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

Those who voted in the negative, are,

Mr. Leake moved to amend Mr. Morton's amendment by inserting after the word "exceeding” the words "three dollars per day;” which was lost.

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

Those who voted in the negative,

Ordered, That the said bill be referred to a select committee.

Whereupon, Messrs. Abercrombie, Montgomery, and Hunter, of C. were appointed said committee.

A message was received from the Senate by Mr. Dick, one of the clerks, informing this House that they had read a third time and passed a bill, originating in this House, entitled "An act to suppress the evil practice of fire hunting;” also, that they had read a third time and passed bills of the following titles, to wit:

"An act to authorize fathers to devise the custody and tuition of their infant children;”

"An act in relation to the estate of James White, deceased;” and,

"An act to authorize Mary Jones, administratrix of Thomas Jones, deceased to sell and convey certain real estate;” which originated in their body, and in which they desire the concurrence of this House.

A message was received also, from the Senate by Mr. Lyon, their sec-

retary informing this House, that they had read a third time and passed.

"Resolutions providing for the appointment of persons to examine the manuscript copy of the Digest of the laws of this state;” in which they desire the concurrence of this House.

And then the House adjourned till 10 o'clock to morrow.