Lincoln presents petition of citizens of "counties of Sangamon, Morgan, and Tazewell, praying the organization of a new county out of said counties." On his motion petition is referred to Committee on Petitions. He votes nay on motion to table until July 4, 1835 "act, concerning county commissioners." He introduces amendment to bill concerning marks and brands.House Journal; Amendment to a Bill Concerning Marks and Brands, [17 January 1835], CW, 1:33.