Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13
AFTERNOON SESSION. Senate proceeded mme-
hater II the eleci ION OF Doorkeener for the Senate

John Cook having received majority OF all the
votes given, declared elected.
Mr. Parks offered resolution informing the
House that the Senate had elected its officers. and
organized ready for legislative business. Carried.
Mr. Read, IN order to test the opinion of the
Senate to the proprety Of electing Sergeant
at rms, moved a resolution to the effect that
Sergeant Arms be elected.
The motion was opposed, and the resolution with
drawn
Mr. Read then offered a resolution to the effect,
that the Senate do not go into an election Tor Ser
geant-at-A,ms until the Senate finds such an ofncer
absolutely necessary.
Mr. DAVIS offered a resolution admitting report
crs for the indianapolis papers within the bar OF the
Senate. Adopted.
Mr.. Herman moved that the Senate ADJOURN
Negatived.
Mr. Aker offered resolution. authorizing the
door-keepcr to hire assistant door keepers at
sum not exceeding two dollars per day.
After some debate upon the resolution, 1t was
laid on the table.
Mr.. Davis moved that the rules and joint rules of
the last session of the General Assembly be adopt
cd as the rules of the present session and that the
House be informed of the
Mr.. Harris moved amendment to the effect,
that committee be appointed to compare engross-
ed bills with their originals
Mr. Kcl>o and others opposed the motion. The
amendment was withdrawn
door keeper 10 contract Nth the proprctors OF the
several pape7s printed at indianapolis, for three
Dailes for each member Of the senate. Ayes ana
noes being called stood-ayes III. noes 30, lost
Mr. Parker offered a resolution adopting the rules
Of the Senate al the last session as Tie Tuies lot lhs
session.
Mr. Collins moved to amend by excepting such
notifications as the Senate at lis present session
,urv adopt, The amendment vas agreed to, and
the resolution passed.
NJ. Harris gave notice that on To- morrow &c
word offer d resolution t. appoint committee l.
cnn,pa-e enrolled bills With orgina. bills.
On motion o. Mr.. Miller. the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
A,ninc o'clock the House was called to order BY
ioseph T. Brown, E<q Of riapecenoe county. pTln
cpa Clerk at the last session. and Upon calling th
r,f nil the members appeared, VIII the exception
Of Mr. Edmonson Of Dabos, who has not yet arrived
IN the citv On presenting their credentials the.
verc s,.o-n INTO Office by the Hon. J. W. Borden
President judy ct the l2th judicial circuit.
Tie House then proceeded 20 he election OF
Seeker M-ssrs Moore az Owen and Bowers act
mr. rs tc:els. Ga counting the ballots / aPpeare
that
Thomas J. Henley received u votes
john II. Bradley ~
Scattering
and being conducted to the CHAR. by iiessrs. Nc
+, Cormick and Hills, returned his thanks to tn
House IN the following address,
f;enfIenen-The organization OF all legislative bodit
requires presiding officer That station. Tor the preeeI
House of Representatives has by your kindness and pa
. aly been assigned TO Duty requires and grstitu(
prompts my undivided and assdaous attention to It's
rious and arduous dstes.
The cooperation of the House, you are well awar
gentlemen will De indispensable to enable the Speaker
discharge his duty manner either credabie to hin
self or satisfactory It's members 10 preside over yo
deliberations, according to the well established rules
parliamentary law doing equal and exact justice 10
N x,,hou, paaliy favor affection will be duty, al
I shall be faithfully performed Of your duties 1t won
he improper for speak, because they are no dou
,ar and Wills, return to you, individually and collie