Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-12-26
Friday, December, 20, sS1i.


Mr. Edmonsoa moved to suspend the rules for the
purpse Of taking up bill TO authorize the holding oil
special election in Gibson county, which was taken
P,!iiioas Presented.
By Mr Davis. Of citizens of New Albany; Mr. Buell.
of D. from Jacob Hayes. referred to the committee on
State Bank; Mr. Wood. of citizens Of Randolph and
Jaw: b. Ne srs Farmer, Moore. Ga rcmonstrancc.)
Berry, Duzan. and Bradbu v. (of r. Ii. Noble and o'-
crs.) oil of which were referred, except the remon-
STRANGE of Mr. Moore which was laid on the table.
R,poriS ~ COMMITTEES.
Mr. RockhiIl. from the committee elections, re-
ported back. with amendment bill in relation to vo
tiers in Dearborn county. The amendment spcciica-
" defines u voters residence.
Mr. Chapman of l. moved 10 lay the bill and amend
rncnt on the table, which decided In the negative.
Mr. Pennington moved TO refer it to the committee
Of the whole and make the order of the day for to-
Mr. Read objected to such reference. lie thought
the question would be settled now.
Mr. Pennington no ,cd the reference would be made
and the bll taken up by sections and disposed of. If
the Senate into the committee of the whole the
Presiding officer II he proper, could make motions
% amend and participate IN debate.
Mr.. Buell. of d., moved to refer Il TO the Judiciary
committee, with instructions 10 report Tomorrow and
make the first section general.
Mr.. Chapman of L.. hoped il would not be referred
10 the committee of the Whole The question was
important and the Judiciary committee should exam
ne the cons..tutionllity. 1t 10 enact laws
that the ludlclrg w0ad declare null and void lie
was not prepared say tlat the amendment
constitut Iona but Il upon subject tia;
siituion referred 10. Ii the constitution gave resi-
dents, possessing certain qualifications, the right IL
vote. no legislation could take that right from icn
by giving different Interpretation II the term resi-
,cnce. H. hoped it would GO 10 the judiciary coma
mittec, t.at the consiiusonality of the ncasuro
might be Investigated, and then he was prepared to
ac; upon i;
Mr. Penniar.on disagreed with the Senator who
lad Just taken his seat. The gentleman had given
reasons winch. if rightly cons.d ercd should CON
vince him that it ought TO BE- referred u the
mttee of the Whole. When he looked around and
reflected that al the learned lawyers of the Senate
would have opportunity 10 participate IN the pro-
cecdngs when II referred To the committee of the
Whole he oould not what objection could be made
{, such reference. lie thought that the Senate
should q, into committee of the Whole on all impor
tant question, like this. and give the President Of til,
Senate opportunity to participate IN the proceed
iHgs.
Mr. Ro-'hill expressed willingness TO have it re
ferrel 10 the Judiciary committee.
Mr. Read said Il the presil lent of the Senate wstct
Z, participate N the matter he would withdraw II op
position to having referred tie committee of III,
Whole. otherwise lie should INSIST having the qucs
ton settled * once.
9Ir. EWin. deemed the amendment defining IL,
residence q voter more indefinite than the prcsen
llW upon the SUBJECT lie saouli VOC Tor The mOOi
a. bis venerable friend from Harrison
Tie question to refer II to the committee of IN,
Whole was decided IN The negative
J. was then referred 10 the Judiciary committee
On motion Of Nlr. Morgan of d.. the committc,
were instructed 20 enquire INTO il coasi;utionality
,Si notion Of Mr.. Chapman OF l., the comm .ttct
were further instructed 10 make such other alteration
the ProTer.
Reports Of Committees
NIr Stanford. ffon the committee o.. Education. re
ported against the cxpediency of appropriatinc rar
&c the Salnc land, OF Brown county for the benefit
an orph1n and poor asylum. which was concurrcd in
Mr.. ortl from the committee On Military Affairs
reported bill TO revive the military spirit Of Indiana
which passed TO n second reading.
Mr.. buell. q. d.. from the committee on the Sat
Dank made a report in relation 20 the suspended deb
Of the Bedford Branch. recommending Withdrawal
Of the State capital in said Branch Mr. Parks dis
.ented from tie report Several members of the com
sniitce were absent when the report was made
On motion of Mr.. Moran of d., i; was lad OF
the table.
Resolutions
By Mr. Rc7d. as to the proiric'y of repeating al
lIws creating BANK districts except those d.s;Eic;
where banks have been located. which was adopted
Bv Mr. PARKS, 10 the time Of county auditor
maxim their division of the interest arising from Ia
surplus revenue. Sc, which was adopted.
Bv Mr. or,h. that tie committee the State Ban
enquire into the cxpedency of restricting end pro
h,bting the circulation Of am note Of less denomi
nation than Sl0. which was adopted.
The resolution fixing the time for the election of
L. 5. Senator came up
sir Read moved to postpone the consideration @
The resolution 20 TIC 3s';h inst