Wednesday, February 8, 1837.Vandalia, IL. | Senate resolution setting February 13, 1837 as last day for new business
and 28th for adjournment is adopted, 60 to 10, Lincoln voting nay. He votes with
majority to compensate Vandalia citizens for new state house, erected in 1836 without
authority. He votes yea on passage of bill extending Shawneetown Bank
incorporation.House Journal. |