Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

SENATE.

that the House Of Representatives had convened
and organized 81 The election Of It's proper officers
and ready TO proceed 20 Legislative bus mess
Also i resolution 70 the effect, that the Rev. Mr
Berry be- invited 70 open the session OF the leglsa
ture TO morrow 9 O'Clock, and that the Senate be
invited 20 EtteRd On the House n the opening the
present SESSION with prayer. Also JOINT resolu-
ton, for the appointment OF committee OF two on
the part Of tie House. and a Ike Committee on The
part ol the Senate % wait the Governor and IN
form hun that the two houses were organized and
ready 10 receive any communication lie III ght see
fl to present.
SIR. stanford moved that the Senate concur with
the r. solutions Of the House. Assented TO.
Mr. West offered pint resolution. that under
The present embarrassed condition OF the country
the Legislature should appoint joint committee T.
investigate and report upon the propriety OF reduc
ng the expenditures of state. Adopted.
Messrs. West, Bright, and Collett were appoint
cd said committee on the part of the Senate
Mr. West offered JOINT resolution instructing the
Senators and requesting tie Representatives IN
Congress form Indiana, to their best excr-
tOns IN procuring the passage OF law rounding 70
Gen. Jackson 81 000 unjustly exactcd from him by
Judge Hall Of New Orleans.
Mr.. Ewing did not wish to BE- troubled with such
stuff on the second day of the session. Cries Of
Order, Order ! lie moved that the resolution be
rejected. but subsequently withdrew his motion.
The resolution was laid upon the table.
PETITIONS PRESENTED.
BE- VIZ. Wright, petition for divorce referred
to a select committee. by Mr. Coet,, petition
for sale ola School section referred to Nr. Coet.
BY Mr. Herman, from citizens of Noble. for the
establishment of a state road referred to HERR
man, Daztn and Sincear.
message received from the House inform
ing the Senate Of It's readiness to receive the Senate
for the purpose ofopening the session of the General
Assembly by prayer. Senate repaired to the Hall
OF the House. The session was opened with prayer
by Rev. Mr. Berry. Senate retired.
message was received from the Governor mott
tying the Senate of the resignation of William Casey.
Senator from Posey, &c.
Mr. Gregory moved to lay the message upon the
table.
Mr. West opposed he notion and wished the
message committed TO n committee of five.
Mr. Miller opposed 10 the motion to commit
lie thought it should be referred to a select com.
mittec.
Mr. Pitcher said, some gentlemen thought he was
elected for year-some for three years-somc
for iJe. lie inclined to the litter opinion him
self Ii was the understanding of his constituents
at the time OF his election that he elected for
three years so read his certificate.
Mr.. Dobson rather inclined TO the opinion of
the Senator, Mr. Pitcher, that he was elected for
life. He the committee that framed the
gen:emln's district. He thought the understand
ing OF the Senote, at the time that his (Pitchersl
district, "A one. lie thought the Senate
had erred in forming the district but how to get
out of IL he knew not
Mr.. Pennington wanted to see the report of the
committee. Under present circumstances, he was
inclined To the opinion that the Senator is entitled
60 his seat. The Senator had held his ses-
sloa without q confession; but noc, Senators con.
tended that he not entitled to his seat.
The question ilIrtherdlscussed by Miller and
kelso
Mr. Kclso moved to lay the message on the ia
biz.
The ayes and noes being demanded, stood ayes
80, noes Il.
Message from the House informing the Senate
OF the passage of cngrosscd bill No. L. of the House,
relieving citizens OF Allen county. Read first time
Rule suspended.
Bill read Il second time.
Some slight amendments were made-rule sus-
pended-bill read a third time and passed.
Mr. Harris, agreeaby to previous not ice, offered
a resolution TO appoint standing committee to
compare cngrossed bills with originals. Assented
Mr.. Mollrtt offered resolution authorising the
Doorkeeper to engage asutable person to construct
a railing round the bar of the Senate to protect
the members from the annoyance of lobby members
Mr. Ewing in favor of the motion.
Mr. Mitchell moved to amend, "and that this
fence he staked and rdered''
Mr. Harris moved to lay the resolution on the ia
bic. Ayes 81 noes o.
Mr.. Herman offered resolution to the effect.
that Mr.. Pitcher has not right to a seat ON this
floor.
Nr. Bright thought that if gentlemen would take
the trouble TO examine the law, they would find
that Mr. Pitcher has right to a seat in the Sen
ate. lie proceeded 20 give his views at length.
Mr.. Wright offered amendment to come in
after "Mr. Pitcher the law forming the dis
trlct composed of Posey &C., was unconstitutional
and void.
Mr.. Harris thought the question n simple ono.
That the Senator certainly did not represent new
district.
Mr. Parker spoke against the motion. and moved
an indefinite postponcment of the question.
Dir West thought fthc gentleman had right to
a seat on this floor at oil, it in the place of Mr.
Thompson. The question further argued by
Dobson Rtchey, aud Wright, when
Mr. kclso moved to lay upon tie table. Carried
ayes %, noes 10. Adjourned.
AFTERNOON SEssIoS.-A message was received
from the House. informing the Senate that the
House reciProcatcd The joint resolution fthe Senate
adopting the Joint rules Of th2 last General Assem-
bly, as the rules Of this. Also resolution inviting
the Senate 10 attend in the House the delivery OF
the Governors message. Senate repaired to the
Hall of the House. After hearing the Governor
message delivered, the Senate returned 10 their own
chamber.
Mr. Harris, to whom had been referred a petition
for divorce, reported by BILL Read aad referred TO
u second reading on Tomorrow.
Mr.. Wright moved that the Governors message
be Lard upon the table, and made the order Of the
day Tomorrow
Mr.. Dobson moved to amend so as to read on
Friday. in lieu of tomorrow: carried resolution
adopted.
Mr.. Brgh, moved a resolution to appoint thirteen
persons-one from every judicial circuit, and one
from the State at largefor the purpose Of forming
Congressional districts.
Mr. Ewing moved to add at the end Of the rcso-
-.