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

nau consented 10 us passage anu would oppose a reconsid-
eration.]
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
mfr Barclay. instead Of MIR B~oardman, is the chairman
Of the committee on education and reported the bill and
resolution in relation TO the INDECENT blind, &c. lie also
introduced a resolution providing for going into the elec-
ton of a United States Senator. Mr. ID. is situate in a
corner of the Hall, remote from the reporter. Mr. Grubbs
informs the Reporter that it is not the intention Of The
Gafrick Institute of Knightstown to engage in theatrical
performances, rs the name would seem to indicate but to
promote literature
The select committee on the proposition of Messrs. III
y: Ellsworth, Beard ~ Co. IN relation to the completion
Of the Wabash and Erie cahal TO TeTre Haute consists of
Messrs. Tingley, Hostetter, Garrett, Rousseau, Bradley,
Wight, Ianius, Conner, Darrow, and Hodges, to act
with a similar committee on the part Of the Senate.
Petitions, &c, were presented by Messrs. Robinson Of
Carroll, Smith, Parker, Vandeveer, Peek, Hannah,
ShIveIy, Tague, Petit, Bruce, (of the heirs of Noah No.
BILE for the vacation OF certain streets and alleys,) Ford,
Shelby, Brecount, Qor removal oil county sea) Rose,
Nimmon, Hill, IlazeIrigg, and Ileustis, which were ap-
propriateIy referred, &c.
Mr.. Handy reported a bill IN relation TO courts in the
fifth circuit; which was read three times and passed.
The bill of the Senate, to change the name of Corne,ia
Minerva Nevins, to Cornelia Minerva Warren, was read
a thrrd time and passed.
Mr.. Robinson, from the majority of the committee on
elections, made a detailed report in relation to the case of
A.. T.. Rose, Representative from Clay county, accompa.
med by a resolution that MIR. Rose is a defaulter within
the meaning of the Constitution.
Mr.. Wright, from a minority of The committee, made a
counter report one hundred copies OF each Of which
were ordered to be printed, and the reports laid on the
table.
Mr.. Hogsatt moved TO suspend the rules, in order TO
introduce a resolution, to enquire whether the Hon. Mil
ton Siapp does not hold a seat on this floor in violation of
The Constitution.
Mr.. Stapp siad, if there were time for a full Investiga-
ton, and tie had the opportunity afforded him to send for
persons and papers to New York and Madison, he would
court an investigation, for he believed that this House,
both wings and democrats, would exonerate HIM, entirely
from the payment of the $27, 600 which, if this bill passes,
he will be able and is determined to pay.
MIR. Herod opposed suspending the rules, on account
of the want of time for an Investigation, and the want of
chFges being regularly preferred.
Mr.. Wright moved TO lay the motion 10 suspend the
rule on the table when
MIR. Hoggatt withdrew the motion TO suspend the rule.
Mr. Collins reported a joint resolution to furnish town
ship maps Tor each county,; which was twice read and
referred.
The bill 10 regulate judicial notices in Davies county
was read a third time and passed.
Mr.. Leslie reported a bill for the relief of The securi-
ties of Daniel earle passed.
The bill to change a State road in Elkhart was read a
third time and passed also, a bill TO locate a State road
in Marshall county.
The bill providing for the better collection of water
rents was read a third time and passed.
Mr.. Hodges reported a bill for the relief of Alexander
Beard, requiring the Agent of State TO pay said Beard
$2,654 which passed to a second reading also,
A bull for the relief of Alexander McCIelland, was
read twice and laid on the table.
Mr.. Petit reported back the bill to extend the time Of
payment on canal lands; which elected considerable dis
cussion, in the course OF which
MIR. barrow remarked, that MANY Of these purchasers
made purchase und or the idea that the time Of payment
would be extended. The failure of the crops, for the
last two years, IN that part OF the State, amounting dur
ing the past year TO an entire failure, was well known
and these were the reasons he would urge for an extern
sion of time. lie knew that unless further time were
extended, many of these purchasers would be entirely
ruined. He believed thbt the humanity and justice of
the House would not withhold this benefit.
The question was taken on the engrossment of the bill
and decided in the affirmative, ayes As, noes al.
On motion, the House adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Speaker laid before the House a communication
from George H. Dunn, accompanied by a certificate from
the Auditor of Stale. showing a credit not heretofore CIV
en- to Mr. Dunn of $500; which was read and referred.
Mr. Robinson of Carroll moved to reconsider the vote on
the passage of the bill recognizing the militia which mo-
ton did not prevail, ayes 40. noes 40.
Mr. Wilson introduced a bill declaring Big Blue river a
public highway which was read three times and passed.
The bill to amend the New Albany charter was read a
third time ard passed also, the bill to incorporate the
town of Bloomington also, the bill to incorporate the
indianapolis and Peru turnpike company also, the bill TO
incorporate the Michigan road company.
On motion of Mr. Jones of Fountain, the use Of the
Hall was rendered to the Indiana State Temperance Socie-
ty, for a meeting on tomorrow evening, to promote the
ca use cf temperance.
Mr. Collins reported a bill vacating q part of q State road
read three times and passed.
By Mr. Anthony, a bill to authorize the school commits
sioner Of Porter to sell a certain tract of land, &c read
three times and passed.
BY Mr. Hambriek. a bill changing the mode of doing
county business in Putnam read three times and pass
ed.
By Mr. Shanks, a bill relating to The auditor OF Wash
ington county read three times and passed.
The bill changing the times of holding Courts in the
7h Circuit, was read a third time and passed.
BY Mr. Grubbs, a bill for the relief of Noah Noble, vacat-
ing certain streets, was read and passed to a second read
ing.
BY Mr. McGauhey, a bill to amend the act to reduce
the tolls on the New Albany and Vincennes road passed
to a second reading.
BY Nj Hardin, a bill to abolish the Office of county
auditor in certain counties; passed to a second reading
BY MIR Mcclure. a bill to authorize Thomas Curico to
erect a mill dam across Black Creek passed TO a second
reading.
The bill to extend the time Of the collectors Of Bar
tholomew and Delaware to make settlement, was read a
third time and passed. -
The billt o locate State road from Nathan HlalowelTs
to Orleans was read twice and ordered TO be engrossed
Mr.. Wolf reported a bill in relation TO an alley in
Georgetown, Floyd county; twice read and ordered to be
engrossed.
BY MIR Peek, legaIizing the proceedings of the board
ofcounty commissioners Of Martin county, &c. which was
read three times and passed.
BY MIR. Petit, 10 change the name Of New Market in
Miami county to Chill which passed to a second read
ing.
BY Mr.. Truman, n bill to locate a State road in Sulli
van county read twice and ordered to be engrossed-
BY Mr.. Claypool, that the Office OF school commission
er IN Fayet,s be again reinstated; passed to a SECOND
reading.