Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-20

Rich, Steele, Strain, stnlton, Summers, Sumner.
fegs, Thompson and Wlson-i0
RESOLUTIONS.
ny hr. Robinson, that the judiciary committee
enquire into the expctency of pass NJ law aboi-
shing mnfriagc licenses, aud particularly that part
81 the NV which requires the payment Of one dollar
for such license. Adopted.
by VI. Milikin, thai the judiciary committee be
instructed 70 enquire INTO the exped iency Of repeal
ng the law giving further stay Of execution when
specie IS demlnded ADOPTED.
by Nlr. Wight. that the committee on the Judi
cary be instructed To enquire the expcdiency Of
reporting bll to this House so amending the ex-
ecutun laws OF tins Statc, that real estate shall
BRING rs fair appraised value and personal property
shall brug three furths Of It's full value when given
~ by the defendant, rcseryng the right 10 the
painful OF choosing or selecting any property of the
defendant. after the said defendant shall have
chosen ms hundred dollars worth, a is now pro-
vIded Tor by law provided the plaintiff shall pay
air appraised value for the property selected and
that but two executions issue from circuit probate
courts or justices dockets in year the plaintiff
paying all cost after the first execution, with leave
- report &c.
Mr. Millikin moved to strike out "two cxecd-
tons" and insert Z" one"-ant three fourths" and
insert q" cash valuations" which did not prevail
hr. Norvell moved 70 strike out all except what
relates TO two executions; which motion was lost.
Mr. English moved to strike out three fourths"
and insert " fair value; aud on the question Of
adopting said amendment, it was decided in the
affirmative, ayes 81, noes 81.
The resolution, as amended, was then alopted
by vote Of ayes 60. noes 30
By Mr.. Noryell, that the judiciary committee in
cure into the expedency OF amending the pre-.
sent revenue law, as to exempt from taxation one
hundred dollars worth Of property to each and every
householder Adopted.
tion inquire into the expedency Of reporting bill
providing for the payment Of costs and expenses
accrulng or having accrued on lands sold or offered
tor sale on account OF the school fund and in other
proceedings at law, in relation to the school fund
Adopted.
By Mr. Moore of T., TO amend the act on that
subject, so as 10 make the property of the Stock.
holders of the New Albany Patent Begging Manu-
featuring Company individually liable for all debts
contracted by said company Adopted
by Mr.. Vi Mccormack, that the judiciary committee
inquire into the eXpediency of so amending the
third section of the act aboshirg imprisonment for
debt, that two returns of not finding shall not be
equivalent to 4 service but the defendant shall be
notified as in other civil suits Adopted.
by Mr.. Rose, that the judiciary committee be in
strncted to inquire into the expedency Of so amenl-
ing tie existing laws, that in oil cases where the
plaintiff RECEIVERS no more than the defendant offers
to confess, that the additional accruing costs in
consequence of such prosecution, exceeding what
would have accrued in case of confession be AZ the
cost of the plaintiff Adopted.
by Mr.. ShOup, that the committee on federal re-
atons be instructed to report joint resolution in
structing our Senator's and requesting Repre-
sentatlvcs IN Congress to use their influence to
procure the speedy repeal of much of the late
tariff law, which imposes duty salt and other
absolute necessaries of life. Adopted
BY Mr.. Clements, that the committee on cduca-
ton inquire into the expedicncy Of so amending the
school laws, that the office Of school commissioner
shall be abolished, and the duties performed by the
trustees and treasurers Of the several townships.
Adopted.
b. Mr.. Butler OF ", that the judiciary committee
report bill TO amend the act applying certain funds
to the purposes of education that clerks or justices
of the peace who may not have any fees money
10 pay over shall not be required to make return
under oath to the auditor the first Monday in
August
BY Mr. Cooley, that the committee on the judiciary
inquire into the expediency of repeating the law
allowing attorneys docket fees. Adopted.
BY Mr.. SImonson, that the committee on roads
be instructed to enquire into the expedcncy of
amending the act relative to county business, so as
to authorize the boards doing county business in the
several counties to appoint supervisors of roads at
their March term, 10 provide for their election at
an earlier period than at prcseut prescribed Adopt
ed.
BY Mr. Roberts, that the discussion Of questions
ofa national character. and which cannot come be-
fore the State Legislature for ITS action is a need
less waste OF time, and an cxtravagant expenditure
of money. inconsistent with the principles of econ
omy, and uncalled for, and not in accordance with
the wishes Of the people. Adopted by a vote of
ayes 81 noes ;.
Mr. Swyhart from the select committee to which
was referred the memorial of Benjamin III. Scott,
reported that the committee deem it unnecessary
TO subpoena Mr.. Bearss, in relation thereto which
rod Ivsi
= O'Clock, p VI.
Mr.. Wilson moved to take from the tpble reso-
luton relative to going into the election of Pres.
dent Judge and Prosecuting Attorneys which
ton was decided in the negative, ayes AZ, 40.
Mr. Edwards offered resolution that no person
shall look the clerk be present the clerks
desk while he is calling the ayes and noes. Adopt
ed.
Mr.. Butler of V. offered resolution that the
names of abscntees be noticed upon the journals
when there is a call of the House, unless detained
by sickness. Lost.
message from the Senate announced the pas
sage OF JOINT resolution refundng to General Jack
son the fine of ono thousand dollars imposed upon
him By the District Judge of Louisiana, while in
prosecution OF the defence Of New Orleans which
was read twice when
Mr.. Brown of VI. moved to commit it to the com
mtiee on the judiciary which motion prevailed.
BILLS PRESENTED.
BY Mr. Thompson, bill for the relief Of Reuben
Main read twice and referred to the committee on
claims.
By Mr. Norvel, a bill 10 amend an act relative
10 granting licenses, so that persons exchanging
foreign merchandise for produce ofthe farmer, &C.
shall not pay license read twice and referred 10
judiciary committee.
by Nlr. Meeker, regulating the interest on mon.
ey, reducing rate TO SIX per cent.
by Mr. Summer, to amend the act subiectinp
real and personal estate to execution providing but