On Lincoln's motion, Senate bill for "act making an appropriation for work done on the State House," is read third time and passed. He introduces bill for "act authorizing certain debtors of the State to discharge their indebtedness in Illinois Internal Improvement scrip." Under this bill, passed later in session, Springfield pays debt. Lincoln speaks in favor of Hardin's resolution of January 26, 1841 that House adjourn sine die February 22, 1841.House Journal.