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106 Mr. Peacock, of Washington, introduced a bill to compensate petit jurors in the county of Washington, and to provide fur and regulate the manner of paying the same; which was read the first time. Mr. Bryan, of Wayne, introduced a bill to alter and change the line between the counties of Ware and Wayne, so as to include the residences of Thomas Purdon. James Ammons, and Wesley Roberson in the county of Wayne. Also, a bill to change the names of certain persons therein specified; which were severally read the first time. Mr. Gartrell, of Wilkes, introduced a bill to make valid all commissions which have heretofore been or may be hereafter issued in blank for the purpose of taking testimony in any case arising, or which may haVe arisen in the courts of law and equity in this State. Mr. Gartrell also introduced a bill to change the name of John Erwin Butler to that of John Josiah Woolen, and legitimatize the same; which were severally read the first time. Also, laid upon the table a resolution authorizing the Governor to subscribe for 200 copies of White's Statistics of Georgia; which was read. Mr. Riley, of Lumpkin, introduced a bill to authorize James Gowdy, of Lumpkin county, to erect and keep up his bridge across the Chestatee river in said county, on his own land, and to charge toll. Also, a bill to divorce Susan Fitzgerald, ot the county of Lumpkin, from her husband, John W. Fitzgerald, and to restore to her her maiden name; which were severally read the first time. Mr. Kenan, of Baldwin, introduced a bill to amend an act to revive and amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Milledgeville Railroad Company; which was read the first time. Mr. Fish, of Bibb, introduced a bill for the relief of Abner P. Powers and Marcus Johnston; which was read the first time. Also, presented a memorial of A.P. Powers and Marcus Johnston, praying for the passage of a law authorizing the Governor to pay them certain fees, &c.; which was referred to a select committee consisting of Messrs. Fish, Nisbet and Wiggins. Also, a bill for the relief of Richard Bassett and his securities. Also, a bill to exempt Littleton L. Snow, of the county of Bibb, from the provisions of the acts of the General Assembly concerning pedlers, and to authorize him to engage in that business without license; which were severally read the first time. Mr. Nisbet, from the Committee on Agriculture and Internal Improvements, to whom was referred the bill to regulate freights and fare on railroads, and direct the manner of