Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-01-30
CHARLES II. TEST.
INDIANA LEGISLATURE.

In the Senate, yesterday. much time was spent
in debate on the hil! introduced by Mr.. BAIRD OF
St j.. few days since, authorizing the State
Bank to issue small notes. The bill was hnaiiy
indefinitely postponed by a vote Of % to 90
Neihi.s ~i.- ai ...,@h ,n'sArianra was under con-
sideration while we we're present.
In the House, on Wednesday, the question Of
concurrence in the report OF Mr.. SWeetser IN re-
laiion the State bonds sold 10 the Morris Canal
Company, was debated at length, and on ycster-
day, The vote on concurrence decided IN the
aflirmative-ayes 80 nays y. The bill to a
mend the for tho regulation of the State Prs
on was taken up and several amendments were
offered which created considerable debate, when
the bill was ordered to be engrossed Tor n third
reading. This bill provid for the appointment
of a Superintendent by the Governor, who IS a1-
thorized 10 take upon himself the sole manage
ment of the prison, 20 make all necessary perIna-
nent improv ements theron, at the expense OF he
State, to furnish necessary clothing and prov is
ions for the prisoners at the Joint expense OF the
Superintendent and State, the nett profits OF the
institution TO be equally divided between both,
and the Superintendent to guarantee a: least ST.
900 per annun to the State her share OF the
profits.
Tho Speaker laid before the House a CORES
pondence between Milton Stapp, Esq. Fund Com
missioner at New York. and the President OF tie
Morris Canal Company, in relation TO certain rail
road iron which Fund Commissioner was d.
rected by Joint resolution of tho present Gen
v,
sold to that company Although the correspon-
dence is somewhat Indefinite, learn from it
that the wishes of the Legislature will be ulii-
ma tely fulfilled this subject.
Indianapolis Journal, Jan. % lS41.
SENATE.--SATURDAy, Jan. Is.
The question being to postpone indefinitely the
bill based on the memorial of the Society of
Friends, asking iha, the right of trial by jury be
allowed to either party, at the first trial. before
Judge justice where persons claimed
slaves,
Mr.. Williams said. know this will be thought
a delicate question for any thing
memorial comes. | cannof. however, refrain from
making a few remarks, but shall say no more
than ! would. had i, arisen from any other
quarter. 1t is the subject itself that enIlsts my
feelings. 1t is of very great Importance in
my view. and should not be lightly treated by
the Senate. |. involves the rights of human
beings
The RICH, of trial by jury TO persons claimed
as slaves, on taking appeal TO the circuit court,
is now recognized by the laws of this State, and
1t IS now proposed 10 extend that right 10 them,
and to tho claimant, the FIRST trial. The con-
of this has been disputed by Sena- /
tors. Ii is true thar am not competent 10 Judge
OF constitutional questions; thing, however
IS certain. we have the right pass this bill, or
former Legislatures have already violated the /
constitution by allowing trial by jury on an
appeal.
What is asked we esteem great privilege
So import liant is viewed the right to demand Jury
instead OF abiding the decision of a single magis-
rate, that we allow il where only a few dollars
worth OF property is at stake and shall We refuse
+, to the poor and helpless colored man when his
liberty Is at stake. This is The question before
Is. and i, is important one.
If is answered that the law now gives him
hat right taking appeal to the Circui, court,