"Circuit C. is now in session," observes Whig. "The following are the lawyers in attendance: Lincoln & Campbell, Spg.; W. Parker, Pekin; Emerson, Wait, Post & Burr of Decatur; C. H. Moore, Clinton; A. Gridley, Wm. H. Holmes, J. M. Scott, J. H. Wickizer, A. McWilliams, Wm. H. Hanna & ____ Hill of Bloomington. We understand the docket is small, & very little business to do."

Lincoln, defendant's attorney in Thompson v. Henline, slander with $3,000 damages claimed, moves to amend declaration. Motion denied. Record.

Piatt Circuit Court convenes. Barry v. Sword, appeal, is continued at plaintiff's costs. Moore and Lincoln are attorneys for plaintiff. Record; Docket.

[Fall term of Vermilion Circuit Court begins.]