Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1843-01-03
INDIANA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2S.

On motion To strike out the fifty first section of
an act relating TO wills, requiring that the transfer
OF real estate by VIII. by any person of the
State, be according the laws of the State, an IN
sert, IN lieu thereof. section recognizing the valid
ity of such transfer, when executed according 10
the laws Of the country in which the person may
reside.
The subject discussed at some length, in
which Messrs. Bright, Pitcher and Harris partici-
pated when the question upon striking out was
lost
The committee rose, reported its progress, and
asked leave TO SIT again.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED.
BY Mr.. Davis that the auditor of public accounts
lay before the Senate account of the pts and
expenditures of the agent of the New Albany and
Nincennes Turnpike Road, during the past year,
with any other information he may be IN possession
Of in relation that matter, necessary for the pub
lIc to know. Adopted.
Mr. Tannehll that joint resolution to provide
for the liquidation and payment of the remaining
claims OF contractors on the Madison and Indian
apolis Rail Road /; read a second time and referred
TO the committee canals and Internal Improve
ments.
MIR. Sands, that the committee the judiciary
be requested TO inquire into the expediency of point
ing out more definitely the course TO be pursued by
those who wish to avail themselves of the provi-
sons of what is called the 800 act. Adopted
/ Mr.. Kelso, that select committee of two on the
part of the Senate, to act in conjunction with like
committee on the part OF the House to examine the
reports AMI vouchers of the agent of the Madison
and indianapolis Rail Road. Adopted.
Mr.. Miller, from the committee on corporations,
reported back, without amendment, bill to vacate
a part of the town of ClaysvIIle. Passed
Mr.. Cornett, from the select committee to whom
referred petition of G. W. Hunter and others
reported by bill read first time.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED.
BY Mr.. Harris, that the committee canals and
internal improvements be instructed to inquire and
report, by bill or otherwise, what amendments
necessary the existing laws providing for the pro-
lection OF canals belonging TO the State, and the
collection Of tolls thereon. Adopted.
Mr.. Parks that the committee finance be in
srccted to inquire into the expedency of so amend
ing the prescribing the duties of county treasur
ers, approved Feb. II, 1911, as to make it their
duty to receive county orders in payment of any
claims they may have. Adopted.
Mr.. Ewing, from the committee on federal re'a-
tons reported back JOINT resolution relative to
postage newspapers rules were suspended and
the resolution passed.
BY Mr.. Ewing that the committee finance in
qure into the expediency of memorIazing Congress
to absove or release this State from much of the
compact under which we formed our State govern
ment prohibits tax on lands for five years after
sale, and praying that all lands may be rendered
subject taxation in year after the date OF the
entry made thereof at the land office.
Senate adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The question was upon the adoption of the reso-
/ luton introduced by Mr.. Ewing.
/ Mr.. Pennington wished Senators to pay some
attention TO this resolution At the time of the
adoption of this proposition TO exempt lands from
taxation for five years after being sold, it was his
fortune be IN that convention that adopted II. lie
was then opposed TO accepting the proposition.
Land then, however. was purchased partially upon
a credit. Now the land is paid for when purchased
and he could good reason why purchasers
har
would be n source of much revenue. lie hoped
Senators would consider it.
Ayes and noes were demanded, and the resolu-
ton not adopted-ayes 20, noes %.
BY Mr.. Ewing that the Auditor of State be
CURED TO report to the Senate. at as early day
other duties viii allow of, the quantity of individual
lands unencumbered by. account of, the State
trust funds, with the value thereof assessed, and
his estimate of all other descriptions of property
owned aud possessed IN each county at the present
time together with estimate from such data
may be comeatabc OF the aggregate amount of the
present and prospective exports and imports of tins
state. Adopted.
BY Mr.. Eyerts, that the Treasurer Of State be
required To furnish tor the of the Senate a state
ment OF the OF fifty dollar scrip notes that
have been received his office, aud also the amount
of five dollar scrip notes, showing the proportion
they bear To each othcr as soon as convenient.
Adopted
Mr. DAVIS. that committee of five be appointed
TO draft n bill for the reduction Of salaries 33i per
cent If all officers the reach of tins Assembly,
members Ot the Legislature included
/ Mr.. Wright moved to lay upon the table.
MIR West SAID the reason he should vote against
ayng II upon the table, was, that the subject had
been brought up before. and referred to a committee
some tour weeks ago, aud nothing since has
been heard from them. lie wanted the Senate TO
aci upon TINS subject.
Mr.. DAVIS wanted the subject to 90 to n select
committee that would bring IN a bill accordingly.
Mr.. Bright said the gentleman from Marion
/ seemed intent 10 act upon the principle that econ
omy : the way TO wealth. lie believed the gen.
temnn stood the head ot the let but he feared
! ihat bringing THIS subject up so many forms has
rather contrary effect.
Mr. Parker sand tn committee finance had
had one meeting at which TINS subject had been
brought up, and lad over until the next meeting of
the committee. The object OF the committee was
not to smother the mat
Mr.. " est supported the resolution 18th some re-
marks IN which he urged upon the Senate the ne
cessty of action upon this subject He not
OF those who believed the expenses Of the govern
ment should double as the population doubled.
Mr.. DAVIS referred gentlemen to the price of pro-
duce at the time these Z laries were established,
and compare them with prices now, and they would
find that they had reduced about one-half then, he
asked, why not reduce salaries IN like ratio. He
knew it would be SAID, perhaps sneeringly, that
these measures were demagogIcal; but he would
here remark, that he had not mentioned II on the
stump, but he would urge it here.
Mr. Wright thought If the salaries were higher
: instead OF lower, we would probably have better
qualified members this floor, who would not
spend their time in dsmagogical speeches. The
President here called for order. but the Senate dis
agree ng, Mr.. Wright prooceeded'l The people
had not complained of the salaries Of officers. II
was internal improvement system that had in
volved US, and not salaries. He should oppose the
reduction, and he doubted not that his constituents