Which was read the first time.
Upon motion of Mr. Jones, of Paulding, one hundred and fifty copies were ordered to be printed for the use of the House.
Mr. Jones, of Paulding, introduced a bill to be entitled an act to complete and perfect the Rail Road Communication from the Atlantic to the Western Waters, which was read the first time.
On motion of Mr. Wiggins, of Twiggs,
Resolved, That the House do concur with the resolution of the Senate, for the appointment of a joint committee, to wait upon his excellency the Governor.
Whereupon the Speaker appointed Messrs. Wiggins, Nisbet, Fields, Walker, and Villalonga.
On motion of Mr. Kenan, of Baldwin,
Resolved, That the House adopt the rules of this House for the year 1847, and that one hundred and fifty copies be printed for the use of the House.
Mr. Jones, of Paulding, introduced a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the settlement of prosecutions in certain cases, and to regulate more particularly the duties of the attorneys and solicitors generals, and to fix their liabilities.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to curtail and simplify civil pleadings.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to curtail and simplify criminal proceedings.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to repeal all laws respecting the importation of slaves into this State, which was read the first time.
Mr. Shackelford, of Cass, introduced a bill to lay out and organize, a new county from the counties of Cass and Murray, which was read the first time.
Mr. Lane, of Hancock, introduced a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Hancock Steamboat Company,, which was read the first time.
Mr. Laughridge, of Murray, introduced a bill to repeal an act entitled an act to consolidate the offices of tax collector and receiver of tax returns, in the counties of Rabun, Camden, Irwin, Floyd, Scriven, Paulding, Wavne, Murray, Cherokee, Glynn, Telfair, and Laurens, so far as relates to the county of Murray, assented to 25th December, 1837, which was read the first time.
Mr. Wiggins from the committee appointed on the part of the House, to wait upon the Governor and inform him that both branches of the General Assembly are organized and ready to receive any communication he might think proper to lay before them, reports that they have performed that duty, and that his excellency the Governor, informed them
