Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-12-12
HOUSE OF REPRESENT ATVES.


On motion Tie Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
On motion Of Dir. Leslie. ths House now resolved
itself into ttcc Of The whole Tie Governors
Mcssage-Ir. Leslie IN tie char when several
resolutions were adopted relrring the several
subjects therein contained 10 appropriate committees.
The committee then roe anu the resolutions were
adopted.
The Speaker laid before the House tn rcpor, of tlo
superintendent of the State prison. which was referred
10 the committee or that subject.
PetifieHS PreSeaieA
Mr.. Shanks presented petition, that the law may
be- repealed, fixing places Of holding elections III
Jackson township Washington county; also, a rcmOa-
s;rance against the same referred.
Mr.. SiaPp pre- cated petition for the sale of certain
school lands also, Of Jane, NaWtcr for relief: also
for n change the law relative to tle jursd cton Of
justices of the peace; winch were soyc1ly referred.
by Mr.. Wh!gh, concerning the county boundary
between Pike and q bison referred.
by Alr. Lanlas, Of OHIO and Dearborn, for all thai
part of Dearborn south of Laughery be attached to
Ohio county referred.
Mr. Robinson, frcm The committee on elections, re
ported resolution that the committee have power I.
send for persons and papers, IN the case Of the aegct
defalcaiion of Mr.. Rose. IA member of this Ilouss
that Mr. Rose have leave appear before the commit
Zee by himself and counsel. &c. which adopted
The bill to vacate certain alley in West Logan
read third timr and passed
VT. " reported Hlfl To rrpca! portion Ol
net declaring patola river public highway, 50 far
relates u the county Of Pike; winch passed TO second
reading
Mr. Coins offered resolution cnqu.r.ng Of TIA,
Treasurer Of State bv what authority hc gave two pei
cent premium To the Michigan civ Branch IN o5.a II
ing loan from that liaak; winch was adopted
Mr. DAVIS offered resolution, that iiyc hundred
copies If the Go,e-nors Message X printed til,
German language.
Mr. Vandcyeer hoped ths resolution would be adopt
cd.
Mr. S,app moved to amend b. adding fyc hundred
copies IN the French language.
Mr.. IIcrod said. that # the resolution had - b,
adopted. he would vote for the amendment-5ui Il
would DC NJ h~avy expense That ticrc were many
respectable Germans who could not rad tie Eugl. j
lanruage was true: hu. this their misfortune.
ii greater reason that they should become
imriraHi-sd We have, said Mr. II. a nai.oaal Inn.
rtrlsc IN which we transact cisa.ivc hu incss ame
IN tie present embarrassed STATE Of cur affairs.
should no. gotp tlis additional cNP'ns
Mr.. Jones of Fountain favored IT, adoption OF The
resolution Tie contend ID that TIE Gerlnn portion o
population. who eontr.autsda CONS dcrablr shar
toward the expenditure, Of the Government, sl0a!,
have this small favor extended to ihem. lie be.oye
the Message . b. valuable docunen.-an able STATE
rapcr-worlhy Of the support Of al. and the whole
some rrn~ires contained in IL should be- s,cninatc'
among the Germans III their own language. 1t j
well known. that iaryc number OF foreigners COM
20 the free shorcs II AMERICA blbc, IN cur anguagc-
they come too IN advanced life. of them totter
ing upon the verge Of the grave, and are consequently
rendered incapable of comPrehendiag tie Englisl
language. In view OF THIS fact. DO gentlemen ST.
contend that no LIGHT shall BE- afforded them Ave
sand Mr. . opposition to this resolution. sniacss to,
much of that contracted spirit which prompts men L
refuse suffrage to foreigners until they shall have cat
themselves sGckcDh GH9 ashes and slept IN qule
in>en>ibility 50 far as participation IN the blessings
Of free Government Is concerned. for the space OF Il
To
AZ small expense. he would also vote for printing II
French. 1000 copies of the message in our language
has been voted for by consent of this House, why TIL
opposition 10 voting go copies in the German Ian
guace l. IL because gentlemen Of the opposition fee
that they nothing TO foreigners Let their vote
answer The cost IS mere song. thc benefit To th
Germans VIII be great The message will give then
insight into State affairs that VII DC nvalgab
t. them. lie hoped the resolution would be al p;cd
MIR Tngley moved To amend the amendment -
that like number o. copies should be printed III III
Pottowatamie language
Alr Coins said. he represented large and rcspccta
bic German constituency. who aided in paving the eX
penses Of the State. and who are unable 10 read III
English language. They aided in paving the expense
recently accrued. in taking rewsf apeFs. and he Goa
ceved this small favor should be extended 10 them.
Mr. Tincev here withdrew lis amendment;
Mr. Nandcyeer remarked that the gentleman ba
saved HIM from some remarks be Intended 10 make
There was no gentleman. on the floor. who had dro
of Gcrman blood II his ye..S. who would no; irow
Indignantly upon an attempt 10 compare indGs,r.ou
GerInans u the Postowatame Indians. He trus.c
that Native Americanism would not find place i
these Halls
Mr. SioPhlei would 70; cay vote in favor of prniln
the message IN the German. but would introduce
resolution during the session, 10 print the laws IN
German language
Mr. Robinson of Decatur would so to print tn
Constitution Of the country and laws and every thin
else coming within judIcious economy; but h
would oppose printing the message OF the Governor
in the German. because he believed tito be cne-side
concern. - which large portion Of the America
people dissent.
1Ir ierod said, that on tie sGAjoc; Of expenditure
that i We are hound % send the message 10 the Ger
man, By the s4me reason We are bound - send II
every taxpayer IN hs own language winch :, woui
amount 10 i've or TX d.l.e-c... langulges lie did NJ