Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13
Mr.. Read made some remarks favorable to the

! Mr.. Read made some remarks favorable to tn
resolution.
Mr.. Collins would net make speech. He knew
the gentleman from Marion not actuated b,
political motives. His speeches aud his course her
last winter was an evidence OF it. lie was agans
the resolution, far it related to the judicia
tribunal.
Mr.. West moved to strike out aspersion," an,
insert affect
Mr.. McCaughey wished to explain why he shout,
vote against the resolution. 1t was because th'
latter clause seemed TO censure the judicial tri
bunal.
Mr.. West asked leave to strike out the latte
clause.
Mr.. Parker would not withdraw his motion t,
postpone. He wished to get rid of the question
II we legslate upon 1t at ALL should be after othe
business is done. He wished party politics to BE-
left out Of this house.
Mr. Kelso accorded with the gentleman from Fay
cite, that party politics should be eft out Of the
Senate but he thought the course the gentlemen
were pursuing would not effect that object.
The question being upon the indefinite postpone.
ment-ayes 10, noes 81.
! Mr.. West moved to strike the second clause
Agreed to.
/ Mr. Defiecs renewed his motion clearing the
court from censure.
! Mr.. Dubson wished he would take il back.
The question was further discussed by Messrs.
Ewing. McGaughey, Defrecs, Ritchey and Wright ;
when the Senate adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. kelso said he once thought the matter com
promised but he regretted that of his friends
had thrown some difficulties in the way. The De-
mocrats had removed the obstacle at the first oppor
tunty. Let us do as much. lie should oppose the
amendment.
Mr.. Ewing said were doing what had no
right TO do. We were interfering with another de-
partment of Government. The resolution Itself is
mo 10 claip oil hoin cd hot
partisan, as the Senator from Switzerland had
charged.
Mr Kelso would not trouble himself by replying
TO the gentleman but would suggest an amend
ment in lieu Of the offered from the member
rom 8. iosroh, TO the effect that this Joint resolu
ton or the act therein shall not affect
the character of either Gen Jackson or Judge Hall.
The modification was accepted. and the amendment
agreed to. The resolution was then amended as
to transmit copy of it to each of the Senators
and Representatives in Congress.
Mr.. Ewing moved to strike out - interest" Dis
agreed to.
Mr.. West moved that the rules be suspended, and
the resolution read third time. Disagreed to.
PETITIONS PRESENTED.
Mr. Herman for the vacation of "A town. Mr..
Bright for road; referred t. committee on roads.
Some Two or three resolutions were here offered
Of minor importance when
Mr. Kclso moved that the committee on Finance
be instructed to enquire into the cxpedency OF
ducng the wages OF members of the General Assem-
bly,, and the fees and salaries OF other public Off
GERS. Asscnted 10.
message received from the House inform
ing the Senate that the House had disagreed to the
first amendment of the Senate House bill No. |.
Senate conceded to the House.
Mr. Defrees moved that two additional members
be added to the committee to district the State.
Negatved-ayes Il, noes 81.
Mr. IN no IN ak IN,
the communication of the Governor in relation TO
tie resignation of Mr. Casey, and refer it to the
committee elections. Senate consented.
Mr. McGaughey offered resolution for the print
ing of 1000 copies Of the Governors message.
Agreed to-
Senate adjourned.
Ia Yesterdays proceedings, Mr.. Miller is errone-
ously reported as being against committing the COM
municaton OF the Governor, in relation to the
sgnaion of Mr.. Casey, to select, instead of
standing committee. SENATE REPORTER.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY. Dec. :.
Petitions, SC. presented. - by Mr. Brown
of ~. IN reference to the county of Richard
vile; which was referred to a select committee OF
Messrs Robinson, Brown Of W., Carter, Cuppv and
Prilliman.
BY Mr. Francis, of Niles ;. Henry and others
which was referred to The committee on education.
BY Mr.. Swyhart, the memorial Of Il. ii. Scott,
clerk Of the Miami Circuit Court, in references 20
charges preferred against him at the last on Of
the Legislature, Impugning the conduct Of MIR
Bearss, member of the last Legislature in refer
encc to SAID charges and praying investigation,
&c. which referred to a select committee of
Messrs SwyhnIt, Robinson and Carter.
Mr.. Bradley moved that the papers referred to a
committee at the last session be referred to said
committee: which was decided IN the affirmative.
Mr.. Stratton moved that Mr. Boarss be notified
of the presentation OF said memorial which mo
ton prevailed.
BY Mr. Hodges, Of sundry citizens of Virgo, pray
iag for the appointment of weigher and inspector
Of salt at Terre IIaute; referred to a select com
miitee
BY Mr. Moore, of Mary Clarke for divorce
referred to the committee on the judiciary.
BY Mr. Brown of NJ, of sundry citizens of Bar
county, praying the divorce of Joseph and
Cathavine Anna referred to The Judiciary commit
tee
BY Mr. flanagan, of Nancy Fields, for divorce;
referred tc the judiciary committee.
The Speaker LAID before the House a communi-
cation from the Governor, announcing Isaac X.
kierscd as his private Secretary
Mr.. Jackson presented petition, relative to
spectators paying road tax referred to a sele ct
committee
BY Mr. German, memorial Of Eppcrson Ora
ham Of Morgan county referred to Mess.s. Math-
eny, German and Marvin.
Resolutions ofercd-By Mr. Wilson Of II that
the House viii 60 into tie election of President
Judge of the 9th Circuit aud Prosecuting Attorneys
on THIS day al o'clock which, on motion OF Mr..
German was laid the table.
BY Mr. Il oh, that the committee or public cx-
pendures be instructed to enquire into the exped
cncy OF reducing the salaries Of all public officers Of
,ii.s State, over winch tie Legislative body has
control and report by bill or otherwise. Adopte J.
BY Mr. Thompson. taat the committee on ways
and means be instructed TO enquire into tue expedi