Douglas, from committee on Petitions, reports bill for new county to be formed out of Sangamon. On Lincoln's motion it is referred to select committee of Wilson of Sangamon, Richardson of Schuyler, and himself. He introduces resolution asking doorkeeper if assistant is necessary.House Journal; Photocopy; Resolution in the Illinois Legislature to Request Doorkeeper of the House to Make a Statement Concerning Need for an Assistant Doorkeeper, [20 December 1836], CW, 1:55.