Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13
INDIANA E.IGGsEAI'g.eE,.
Rep stca for the state Seaiinei.
SENATE.


FRIDAY, De. Q, 1872.
On the reading Of the Journal of yesterday, MIR.
West, who absent yesterday, from indspo-
sition, permitted to have his vote recorded in
favor Of the JOINT resolution rcfunding to Gen Jack
son the fine Of Sluuu.
PETITIONS PRESENTED.
BY Mr.. Pennington, from David Collins md
others, citizens Of Harrison county. Referred to
Mcssrs. Pennington, Duzaa, and Morgan. Also
Cor the divorce of Peter Priest. Referred to Nlcssrs
Pennington, Reeve aud Snclcar.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED.
Mr. Kelso moved to take up the resolution
offered yesterday from the Senator from fayctic,
relative 10 the revision OF the laws. Carried, aud
the resolution adopted.
by Mr.. Pennington that The judiciary commtte'
be instructed TO inquire into tic ezped'ency of
ing executors sales TO be governed by the
rules regulating other sales Adopted.
Rcsoired, Tha, the committee the judiciary
be instructed 10 inquire into the CXpcdcucy OF 80
amending the law TO require the county
10 give notice IN each township M the cGnniv. ~
what time lie will attend at the place OF holding
elections III said township, and to require the cti-
zeus TO attend at said time and place, aud give IN
list Of their taxable property.
81 Mr.. Ewing, that the committee on Internal
improvements be- instructed 10 enquire into the eX-
pedency Of authorizing the immediate progress of
the Improvement of the Wabash River. Adopted.
by Mr.. Mitchell, that the committee on canals
Internal improvements
into the c5pedicncy OF 50 amending the law relating
to distrainng for rents, as to allow the uneNpred
of lease to be dstraned for rents, in cer.aa
cases. Adopted
By Mr.. Stanford, relative to Imprisonment for
debt. Adopted.
BY Mr.. Ewing. that select committee be raiscd
to inquire into the cxpedcncy of giving bounty
on salt, and To prevent fraudulent sales. Adopted
by Nr. Ewing, resolution relative to the 'alu-
alton NV. Adopted.
BY Mr. McGanghey, thu, the Secretary of the
Senate inform his Excceucy the Governor, mi
George H. Dunn, Esq. that the Senate Is ready 10
receive their report upon the revision Of TIE avs
Lost.
Mr. Ri;chcy relative TO the stay law. ADOPTED.
Mr. Herman from the sclec, commute: to
whom had been referred petition for state road
in Lagrange county, reported by bill. Read hrsi
time.
ORDERS or NV nv.
Joint resolution 70. 3 Of the Senate, relative to
the bankrupt law.
Mr.. SncIear royed to amend 50 llat the resolu-
ion should not prejudice applications already tde
Mr.. kelso moved the indefinite postponcnent oi
the resolution and amendment, but subsequently
withdrew his motion.
Mr. Bright Supported the resolution at some
length.
Mr. Farmer thought he could rot consttutioaaiiy
legislale upon this subject. II belonged To "a"
General Gogernmen,-a distinct branch Of Coy
eminent.
Mr. Dob.on @frtred with tie gentleman from
Monroe lie thought the Genera t'overnm ~ was
The creature oi thc state governments and not
dependent Of aem III believed IN the right t. ia
struct.
Mr. Farmer. Asa s.r,e. VIC have a gilt = ?o.
;it.on or instruct but he thonc'' TIE ConsifuH
forbid action Oh tas sugsct. IL thought a. cfn-
stiiueus could uot IT, rct 10 ~ f, case. tie was
opposed - the lass bat hc nd not - for tie
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