Arguments in McConnel v. Delaware Mutual Safety Insurance Co. et al. (SC) are commenced. McConnel owned business which, under former owner, had been destroyed by fire. After paying claim, company discovered evidence of arson, and seeks to recover. McConnel, acting as his own attorney, commences argument, followed by D. A. Smith. Record.

Lincoln, representing company, continues argument in McConnel v. Delaware Mutual Safety Insurance Co. et al. Grimshaw, for appellant, concludes during afternoon. Court takes the case under advisement. Record.

(Eventually decree of lower court is affirmed. 18 Ill. 228.)

Lincoln has case in Supreme Court— Turley et al. v. Logan County, Illinois—involving legality of removal of county seat from Mt. Pulaski to Lincoln. Stuart argues and submits case for plaintiffs in error, Lincoln for defendant in error. Court holds removal valid. Record; 17 Ill. 151.

Supreme Court continues to command Lincoln's time. Today's question, involved in Hildreth v. Turner, is one of validity of consideration for which promissory note was given. Lincoln and Logan argue case—Lincoln for appellants, Logan for appellees. Record.

(Court later affirms judgment of court below. 17 Ill. 184.)

Lincoln's work in the Supreme Court ends for term with arguments in two cases, Davis v. Scarritt, and Manning & Glover v. Warren et al. In first, involving question of partnership, he appears for defendant in error; in second, concerning operation of statutes of limitation in courts of equity, he represents appellant. He loses both cases. Record; 17 Ill. 202, 267; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes Levi Davis that Manning & Glover v. Warren et al., appeal from Jersey County, has been decided by Supreme Court "on the Statute of Limitations." He sends abstract. Abraham Lincoln to Levi Davis, 11 February 1856, CW, 2:330.

Lincoln writes notice regarding change of road on western edge of Springfield. Photocopy.