Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-01-09
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.

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HOUSE Of REPRESENTATIVES.
On yesterday the bill, in relation to settlement with
MoOTehead, Hall * Co, was reported back 10 the House,
a settlement having been agreed upon, without the inter-
Messrs Robinson of Carroll, Simonsou, and Jones of
Fountain, were, on motion of Ar Leslie, appointed a
committee to take into consideration the communication
of the Governor and bondholders, referred to, in yester-
days report.
Tie speaker laid before the House, a communication
form the Superintendent of the Wabash and Erie canal,
in relation TO pay Of officers, dealings in canal scrip, &c;
which was read when
Mr. Tingley moved to refer the communication back to
the Superintendent, requesting him to answer The resoIu-
ton.
Mr. Tingley said, that the Superintendent had not given
a satisfactory answer, in relation to proceedings on the
Western Division Of The canal, where the charge of cor.
ruptiOn is pointed.
MIR Gregory moved to refer the communication TO n Sc
lect committee, of which Mr TingIey shall be chairman.
Mr. Robinson of Carroll said, he did not understand the
English language if a full answer had not been made. In
reference to corruption, he called upon The gentleman to
specify. He denied that any such exist. He defed the
gentleman and those who acted with him to bring on their
charges.
Mr. Osborn SAID, he knew Of no improper conduct on
the-part of the superintendent. He had made no charges,
but rumor had reached him of improper conduct. He
considered the report evaslye, and he asked, fiji were an
answer to a bill in chancery, would not the gentleman
from Carroll say, it should be referred back?
Mr. TIngIey in a speech OF considerable length continu-
ed TO contend that the report was eyasiye and unsais-
factory.
Mr. Gregory said, that no public office had ever been
more logged than this officer. Day after day resolutions
of enquiry had been made Of him, descending even to
his private business, &c.
MIR Jones of Fountain said, that from his peculiar posi-
ton as a Representative, he was obliged frequently to
trouble the House with remarks in reference to the Wa
bash and Erie canal. The superintendent, than whom
there was not a more honorable man in the State, 10 use
the language of the gentleman from Warren, had been
logged from day to day with resolutions in reference to
his private transactions, for the Pitiiul purpose of subserv-
ing party. How different was the case in reference to Mr.
Blair, the late commissioner? lie was treated as a public
officer should be treated. He called upon gentlemen To
prefer their charges, if any exist.
Mr. Bradley denied that any thing in relation TO party
was connected with the resolution of enquiry. flo a-
corded to the Superintendent the strictest veraciiy. The
object of the resolution was to obtain information in rela-
ton to contracts that had been abandoned, and their place
supplied by a State force, &c. Mr. b. in conclusion Of
fered a resolution, that full information be given, in refer
ence to the contracts abandoned by Moorehead, Hall d
CO., &c.
Mr. Petit thought this was a strange method of arriving
at information, depending on the veraciiy of the Superin-
tendent. IL there has been improper conduct, a commit
tee should be appointed To fully investigate the subject.
When the resolution was offered by the gentleman from
Rush, he considered ii a direct insult to the Superinien-
dent, or, perhaps, il was to act in conjunction with anoIh-
er, offered by the gentleman from Allen, having in con-
temptation a change IN the law, IN reference TO the ap-
poinlment OF superintendent. lie considered the answer
Of the Superintendent full and satisfactory. 1t appeared
the object of gentlemen 10 dog the Superintendent out of
office. HIS report showed that the officers he had en-
ployed were those of opposite politics to himself.
The discussion was continued by Messrs. TIngley and
Stophletj when
Mr.. Tingley Withdrew his motion to report back to the
Superintendent.
bIr. Slophlet moved to refer the whole subject to a Sc.
lect committee, with power to send for persons and pa
perS.
Mr.. Smith said, it WIS preposterous to think of send
ing for persons and papers, at this late day of the SEES
sion, he would therefore move TO lay the whole matter
on the table which moIioh prevailed, ayes So, noes So
Mr.. Robinson of Carroll moved that 800 copies of the
report be printed which motion did not prevail, ayes
y, noes 81.
The Speaker laid before the House a communication
from The Governor, in relation to the Deaf and Dumb
Asylum, stating that no propositions, other than those
from Bloomington had been receiyedj referred to the
committee on education.
Mr.. Simonson said, on hearing the Journal read this
morning, he was surprised to find himself placed on a
committee TO which the communications from our bond
holders had been referred. He had made a motion to lay
these resolutions on the table and print but il failed
hoped he would be excused from serving on the commit
tee.
MI. Robinson of Carroll, who was appointed chairman
OF the committee, read a passage from Jeherson's Manu-
al, showing that the committed had been appointed IN d.
rect violation of parliamentary proceeding.
The Speaker remarked, that he appointed gentlemen
on the committee, whom he knew to be friendly to the
Executive.
Mr.. Simonson remarked, that his course showed, thai
he had opposed all reference of this subject, either TO
standing or select committee. He therefore hoped nc
would be excused which excuse was not granted by thC
House.
The bill to authorize the Treasurer of State to receive
certain treasury notes was read a third time and passed
also, to amend the revised statutes also, to repeal the
act opening roads, &c. in Putnam.
The bill to repeal an act to auihoFise the administrator
of Mathew H.. kempton to bnng suits in Perry county
was read a third time when a prOtracted discussion en-
sued in which MesSrs. Smith and Huckeby were tn,
speakers, in the midst of which,
On motion, the House adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The bill, last under consideration, was now lost, on ih'
question Of its passage by a vote of ayes So, noes AZ.
The Speaker laid before the House a communication
from the Governor, enclosing Information in relation L
the education of the blind referred TO the committee OF
education; also, a communication in reference to agricul
turaI statistical information referred TO the COMMITTEES
on agriculture.
BIS passed.
To improve the navigation Of Lost river; for the re
lief of Milton Stspp, ayes 62, noes "a to locate a Stat
road in Allen aud Noble in relation to proceedings oil
| vrits OF ad euod damnum; in relation 10 the expenses O
changing venue in civil cases to allow further time 4
supervisors to work the roads, extending the time 10 tn
first Of October explanatory OF revised statutes IN refer
ence to time road not laid out shall continue a State road
changing the mode of doing county business in Brow
county for the relief of Jesse Dabor and Joseph See
a joint resolution on the subject of a turnpike road frou
Bloomington TO Columbus through Brown county; to re
quire nonresident freeIoIders to pay a road tax equal I
~residentsj to compel spectators to pay road tax equal {
actual settlers in Upton county for the relief of tn
creditors Of John Groves, deceased.
The bill to incorporate the Putnam county Medical So
ciety was lost, on the question of its passage, ayes A
noes 10.
Wabash and Erie Canal.
MI. Foresman presented the memorial Of IT. l.. Els
worth, Beard & Co. proposing TO finish the Wabash an
Erie Canal from the State line TO Terre Haute, for ih
use OF the canal for fifteen years-to be finished in tw
. years the State to have the lands now un~dIsposed Of an
in her possession, which may be devoted to oiher objects
E referred to a committee of ten on the part Of the House
TO act with a similar committee that may be appointed o
the part OF the Senate.
e The bill permitting voters to vote in any township j
Warrck county was rad n third time when
Mr.. Huckeby moved to recommt the bill with instruc
lions to amend by inserting Perry county.
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