Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1843-12-19

Mr.. Simonson moved to refer to the committee of WAYS
and means which motion did not prevail.
on motion OF MIR. Bowles referred to the committee on
the judiciary.
MI Mcdonald, from same committee, reported against
the expectancy of a further law on the subject of ckeuar.
eeing i; eoncurred in also, against the ~expediency Of fur
tner legislation on the subject Of docket fees. a ample
provision Is made in the Revised Laws to prevent the
further collection Of said fees, which will shortly be pub
lished.
, Mr.. Hobbs remarked, that in his circuit the clerks had
~dsfegarded the instructions of the Secretary Of State
which corrected the printed copy of the law. with regard
to docket fees, and had taxed them in their fee-biIIs.
MI. Parker said. the enrolled bill was the law Of the
land and as this law provides for its taking effect from and
after its passage. it would only be necessary to get a certi-
hcate from Secretary Of State.
The report was concurred in.
mr. Mcdonald, from the same committee, also reported
agaInstth the ~exPediency Of permitting Silver-smiths 10 yend
clocks without license concuned in.
Inc bill for the benefit of citizens of Lake county re-
iaiise TO gathering cramberies, which was ordered to be
MIR. Hodges from the committee on education repor,ed
against the ~expediency Of making the school fund Of each
county, a general fund, and making equal division thereof;
which was concurred in.
The bill 10 repeal a certain act therein named. relative
to selling canal lands in forty acre lots was ordered to be
engrossed.
A communication from the Governor announced ,ba,
t. Brown Kinder was the authorized bearer of his MESA
gs 10 the House.
The bill concerning marks and brands was ordered to be
engrossed.
vi. cry reported q biI 10 V1cate an aIey IN the tOtyn
of Delphi passed to a second reading.
Mr.. Jones reported a bill relative 10 the salary of
county auditor of Fountain county read three times and
passed.
by Mr.. Hanna. as TO the expediency of repeating GER
tain portions of the revised statutes, relative to mesne pro-
cess, that requires ten days notice before issuing capias adj
satsiactendum; modify so as to allow more than one exc
cutiOn in twelve months amend by requiring deli very
bonds to be taken in all cases, &c, &c.
On motion laid on the table.
By Dir. Tevis. as TO the e~xPediency of limiting the ses-
sions OF grand jurors to one week, except in particular
cases. Adopted.
By Mr.. Robbins, that the judiciary committee enquire
into the Coustitutionaliy Of the law that provides for the
payment OF State Scrip into The School Fund. Adopted.
By Mr.. Burton, as to the ~expediency of reducing the
tolls on the Vincennes and New Albany turnpike road.
Adopted.
By Mr.. Miller Of Crawford. as to The ~expediency of
amending the law regulating road tax. Adopted.
by Mr. Mcclure, as to the e~xpediency of providing by
law for the service of process in trespaSs qHGre -clausum
fregif, where the defendant or defendants n in another
county than that wherein the close is situate. Adopted.
Mr.. German offered the following resolution, which was
adopted, to wit:
Whereas 1t is charged, through th- medium of the pub
lie press. that there is a member Of this House. now hold.
ing a seat, who is n defauIter TO the State of leblanc e.
uust iuncs and whereas, the Constitution expressly for
bids any such, 10 hold a scat as a member of either Branch
OF the Legislature OF this State: And whereas. that per-
son is said to be Mr.. WOolman of the county of Grant.
Therefore.
Resolved, That. for the purpose of enabling the gentle.
N""5 "S CIV
man from Grant (Mr. Woolman,) to excuIpate himself.
and for the purpose of preserving inviolate the Constitu-
ZION OF Indiana. which we have Individually sworn to
support mat the committee on elections be instructed to
enquire into the fact, whether the SAID WOolman is a pub
lie defaulter, or not. and report to this House at as early q
day as possible, with full power to send for persons and
papers.
The bill TO repeal an act to regulate the sale of real es-
tate by executors, administrators and guardians, of the
last session, which provides that the real estate of dece-
dents shall be sold at not less than It's full valne, was now
taken up.
Mr.. simonson favored the passage of the bill. as a mea-
sure that would promote the interest of heirs, by permit
ting a sale OF property, in order TO their maintenance and
education.
Messrs. Hanna and Williamson also warmly supported
the bill.
Sir. Roberts of Putnam was in favor of the law contin-
uing as OF present. Our relief laws were passed in con-
sequence of The embarrassments ofthe times. The time
might come when these laws might be repealed but not
now. lie hoped that the law would be continued as it
now exists.
NJ. Gregory moved to amend, so that the property of
decedenis should not be sold for less than txo-;hirds of
its value.
Dir. German moved to amend, so that the appraisers
shall in no case be the purchaser.
After further discussion, the bill and amendments were
Tecommitted 10 the judiciary committee, with instructions
TO incorporate the amendments IN the bill.
Mr.. Bowles introduced n bill defining the duties of
county auditors and treasurers in this State passed TO a
second reading.
BY Mr: Ferry, a ioiat resolution relative to an Armory
on the Western wate 5, recommending Pittsburgh in Car
roll county, as the place of location passed to a second
reading.
By Mr. Ferry, a bill further retrenchIng the salaries of
certain State officers providing that wages of members
shall cease during elections, after a half day has been
spent in any one election read twice and referred TO the
committee on elections
By MIR. Athon, relative TO the construction Of a canal
at the falls of the Ohio passed to a second reading.
By Mr. Bowling, a bill relating 10 the proof of title TO
State lands read twice and referred to the committee on
the judiciary.
By MI. Smith, a joint resolution suspending the pay of
members Of the Legislature, while eteciing treasurer of
State providing that the pay of members shall hereafter
be deducted, while elecUIng said officer.
Mr.. German moved to reject
Mr.. German said, the Constitution provides that we
shall elect a treasurer, and until we do so, we shall have
failed to perform our duties. Gentlemen have their pre-
ferences, and we cannot know the motives which induces
the conduct of individuals.
By .Nr. Ford, to exempt certain lands in Randolph and
Delaware from taxation passed to a second reading.
BY DR.. Ferry, authorizing the opening and relocation
of the Indianapolis and Fort Wayne State Road passed
TO a second reading.
By .Nr. Hurlbu:, to extend the act compelling specu-
lators to pay a road tax to st. Joseph county read three
times and passed.
BY Mr.. Nutter, to repeal a part of an act entitled an
act regulating prisons and prison bounds, approved Feb.
IL, 1893. Adopted.
- .Jh. Williams, relative TO the Church property of
lie Roman Ca,,..o.ic Church giving the right of holding
Church property to The Bishop Of Vincennes, in the same
manner as property is held BY trustees passed to a second
reading
BY M. .McDonaId, for the relief of George Bc'sham
twice read and referred.
By Mr.. Bowles. that the committee on the Judiciary be
instructed 10 report a bill TO this House providing that
each member of the General Assembly, in addition TO
their per diem allowance, shall receive 25 cents per week,
in lieu of the Stationary heretofore furnished BY the State.
ADOPTED.
Orders Of tie Day
Mr. Rich moved to take from the table, the bill relative
TO the posiponement of the sale of delinquent lands and
town lots for 1912 which motion prevailed.
The amendment to the amendment exempting the
counties of Kosciusxo and Whitley, by further exempting
the county of ST. Joseph. was not sdopted.
Mr. Ferry moved further to amend, 50 that provisions of
the bill shall not extend TO taxes due upon lands owned by
persons not residen, in the county where said taxes fall
due.
.M. Simonson moved to indefinitely postpone the bill