Lincoln is present at opening of special session of Ninth General Assembly. Forty-eight of 55 members answer House roll call. In afternoon, Democratic convention, first Illinois state-wide political convention, meets in House.House Journal.

Lincoln is appointed to Committee on Public Accounts and Expenditures. Gov. Duncan has called legislature to deal with reapportionment, financing Illinois and Michigan canal, and financing state bank. Democratic convention meets again at 3 P.M.House Journal.

John Henry of Morgan, Whig, proposes resolution condemning as antirepublican convention system for nominations. Lincoln and Henry call for yeas and nays on vote to table resolution. Lincoln and 18 others vote nay as it is tabled.House Journal.

Lincoln reports road bill affecting Sangamon and Morgan counties. On his motion committee of five, of which he is chairman, is appointed to consider incorporation of Sangamon Valley Canal Company.House Journal; Photocopy.

Lincoln votes with majority to engross and read third time Illinois and Michigan Canal bill, which passes.House Journal.

[Supreme Court convenes and remains in session until January 16, 1836.Record.]