Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-12-17

and the Of Lucy Foster agan., ii laid on
BY Dir Harlan, from citizens of Grant COUNTY n,av;n.
the location of a State road; referred
ny MIR Jones, from citizens of BIackford county pray
ing special act Tor their county, referred to select
committee.
Reports from Standing Committees
mr Stanhed from the judiciary committee reported il
Inexpedent to legsate the subject Of the resolution
referred in relation TO the clerks sending
up transcripts within ninety days, cases OF appeal 10
The supreme court; eoncurred in
MIR sIeeth from the same committee, reported against
Tue e4Peuieney OF ieglsang on the subject of permitting
creditors OF decedents 10 the administrator
before the expiration of twelve months from granting
OF letters OF administration; concurred in
MIR Harvey from the same committee reported bill
abolshng docket fees except prosecuting ATTORNEYS
IN criminal for each trial and convictions passed
a second reading.
there was no Great law in existence, and that
inexPedient 10 egslate on the subject at present
Mr. Harlan was opposed TO concurng in the report.
He thought that such law necessary.
MF Thompson said the fact that there was no such law
was proof positive Of the duty OF the Legislature
such an one IL Is not uncommon for persons to leave
the State with thousands of dollars leaving unpaid ob
cations, but not yet due when they left.
On motion Of MIR Thompson,
The resolution recommitted TO the committee.
Mr. Porter, from the same committee reported back the
bill in relation delinquent lands in Shelby county,
without amendment; passed TO a second reading.
MIR Durham, from the same committee reported back,
board of county commissioners for Grant county;
Cured in.
message was received from the Senate, resolving
(ith the concurrence of the House, into the election
ot President Judge for the eighth judicial circuit to-day,
at eleven ocock and Auditor and Treasurer at hafpas
two-oeock this day.
Select Committees
Mr. Stewart Of F. reported bill reaive the probate
OF Fayetle county; passed a second reading
MIR Moore reported back the bill for the relief
heirs OF Thomas Berry, and recommended its passage
passed TO a second reading.
DIR Hatfield reported bill relative swinging gates
on highways; passed to second reading.
Mr. Carnahan reported bill to yacae part Of the
of BairsviIe, POsey comfy; passed TO second
reading
Resolutions Introduced.
BY MIR Secrest, requiring the doOrkeeper TO perform
the duties of without any additional
compensation.
Mr. Crookshank moved to amend by restricting the door
keeper to two assistants.
Mr. Suit moved to lay the resolution and amendment
the table not agreed to-
The resolution, after explanation, was adopted.
The message of the Senate in relation to the elections,
was taken up.
Mr. Thompson moved to strike to-day, and insert
Tuesday next, regard the election of President
Judge; which was agreed to-
The remainder Of the message also postponed until
Tuesday next and both were reciProcated with that
amendment
By Mr. Crookshank, directing the committee edu-
cation inquire into the expedeDcy Of paying competent
female teachers from the school fund.
BY MIR Durham, instructing the committee on the
regulating the giving Of notice.
BY Mr. Lu,z instructing the judiciary committee 10 in
quire into the exPedency of extending the time OF hold
ing circuit courts in Hamilton county; adopted.
BY Mr.. Hanna instructng the committee the Judi
ciary to inquire into the expedency Of posiPonng the
collection of for lands belonging to Volunteers
in the Mexican war; adopted.
BY Mr. Julian, Instructng The judiciary committee TO
inquire into the expediency Of ubecng chooses in ac-
ton to execution; adopted.
Bus introduced and passed TO the second reading.
Rv Mr. q ne sal %
lands east of the Tippecanoe river.
BY Dir. Shields to amend the act amending the 4th ar
ticIe OF the 10th chapter Of r. s. Of lS43 Ear the
relates to the county Of Jackson.
BY Mr. Collins, repeal section lst chapter 26 of the
Revised Statutes.
BY Mr.. Parker, in relation TO the probate court of AL
BY Mr. Julian, authorizing the executor of the will Of
Jacob Sinks sell certain real estate.
BY Mr.. Jones, for the relief of Jacob Emsinburger
BY Mr.. Carnahan, repeal certain acts far POsey
county is concerned.
BY Mr.. Hicks, amend the law in relation super
vsors.
BY MIR. Powell, to amend a certain in relation to
the duties Of county recorders
BY Mr.. Noel to provide for the gradual and permanent
improvement of public roads in this State.
House then adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION
House
The Speaker laid before the House the report of the
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund laid on the table
and 500 copies ordered to be printed.
The House. in committee of the whole, then proceed
ed consider the Governors message.
On motion Of MIR. Durham, so much OF the message
relates the subject Of convention TO revise the
State Constitution, referred select committee
consisting Of one member from each judicial circuit
On motion of Mr.. Cravens, much related 10 the
existing with Mexico referred to select COM
mittee.
The other subjects of the message referred TO
their appropriate standing committees.
On motion Of Mr. Fuller, the committee then rose,
ported progress, &c.
Mr. Harlan offered amendment to the bill legalizing
the Of the board of county commissioners for Grant
county which accepted when the bill was read
the third time and passed
On motion of Mr. Hull. he House adjourned.