Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-01

up the bill for the Of Sylvester House and
others, for the Of Joseph Could which prevailed,
the bill was taken up and passed
Mr. Bowers reported back the bill amending the
provide for the erection of bridge Loughery creek
in Ripley county which passed.
Mr. Lane reported against the expedency OF legisla
ing the petition of Thomas l. Nevius; which was
concurred in.
Mr.. Holloway, to vacae portion Of Howard street
and certain alleys in New Richmond; read three times
and passed.
Mr. Howell moved to take from the table the resolu
lion providing for the election of superintendent the
New Albany aud Vlncennes turnpkei the resolution
taken up, when on motion OF Mr. Davis, was re-
turned.
On motion of Mr. Handy, the resolution in relation
sdournng siAe die the 18th Of January, taken
up.
Mr. Chapman Of L., moved 10 strike out the 18th Of
January and insert the 5th.
Mr. Lane said he hoped the resolution would be laid
on the table There wa much yet 10 do-business Of
such importance cannot be performed IN the limited
time prescribed by the resolution amendment.
Mr.. Howell moved to lay the resolution the table.
Mr.. Buell. said he thought as much could be accom-
Pshed in two weeks as in three the time for sj"nrn-
ing specified There but little yet be done
that would require much time.
| The vote then REQUIRED Mr.. Howells motion
fused, ayes -, noes %
/ Mr. Reybun said he hoped the Senate would not be
driven into such measure, and crowd the business Of
several weeks into few days and evenings doing vast
deal that should not be done, and leaving much undone
that should have been done Several sessions they
obliged to leave large Of unfinished business
to the great injury of the people.
Mr.. Bowers moved TO strike out the days specified,
and insert the Senate will adjourn when the business Of
their meeting is DONE
i Mr. Chapman of L.. was not in favor of limiting the
time for adjournment, but OF adournng when the bust
ness Of the session all transacted.
Mr. Miller said there occasion Tor such precip
fancy. There always number of mbers who are
unable 10 get their business before the legislature until
late in the session. There many lawyers among
the members who continually making speeches for
Bunc0Tnbe and consume the time that ought to be
ployed in legislating Those Buncomb members are
generally the first advocate early adjournment
they suceeed By their opportunities get their bu
sness through, while many less pretending never get
their business ready for any action.
Mr. Logan replied the Senator, and said he thought
great change had occurred in the mind of the Senator
since last session he certainly entertained different
opnion for he moved the first week Of the session 10
adjourn a day certain.
The consideration of the resolution finally post
pOned until Monday
The Senate then adjourned.
| AFTERNOON SESSION.
The apportonment bill being set for tins afternoon,
was taken up. The consideration Of which was
ton Of Dir. Coffin, postponed until tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Davis moved take from the table the resolution
providing for the election of superintendent of the Vim
cennes road The resolution amended so as to go
into the election on tomorrow, and adopted
MIR. VeTbrke introduced resolution, instruciing the
committee on the affairs Of the town of Indianapolis To
inquire whether the best interests of the State do
demand appropriation of money for the purchase of
safety of The public buildings may require. Adopted
Mr. Ellis introduced resolution authorizing the Sec
retaries Of the Senate employ such Assistant Secre
tares as the increased duties Of the office may require
Adopted.
Bills Introduced
BY Mr.. Buell. 10 amend the act Incorporating the Law
rencebugh and Harrison turnpike company. Read three
times, and passed
BY Mr.. Ellis, amending incorporate the In
: diana Church, at Vncennes. Read three times and
passed.
Rv AZ Cb,nco.n or 20 ,o,o.sa ,h. s,l,ros of IN.
Judges of the Supreme and Circuit Courts. Read tie
second time, and referred TO the committee on the
judiciary.
BY Mr. Ortiz provide for the erection Of
ment on the TPPecanoe battle ground; read three times
and passed.
This bill provides that fund be established by OPEN
ing books in the several auditors Offices under the super
vision Of the auditors for the purpose Of receiving sub
scriptons and donations said fund The auditors
eced which shall bear interest of per until
sufficient for the erection Of proper monument
shall have accumulated
BY Mr. Goodenow for the relief OF Henry Sinner.
On motion of Mr.. English, this ball laid the Ia
BILE.
BY Mr. Pomeroy. for the relief of William Phillips of
: ST. Josephs; referred TO the committee claims.
- BY Mr. Berry of F., bill to repeal parts Of certain
: acts therein named referred to the committee the
Is State Bank
This bill contempates the repeal of all laws that
supposed to authorize the State Bank issue
u OF less denomination than five dollars
BY Mr. Hamer 10 appOrtion senators and represent
atives for the next i've years. limiting the number OF
senators to thyseven and representatives to seventy
! four.
Mr.. Herman moved to lay the bill the table
G and 100 copies ordered to be printed tailed.
The bill was then read the third time and passed.
?, Bills on the third reading.
The bill to incorporate the Wabash navigation compa
! ny; passed.
The bill authorizing the Of a certain congress
# siona township in Wells county to lay off pass
i ed. Also,
A bill in relation to the fees of the recorders of the
counties of Adams Wells and yay passed. Also
, The bill to incorporate the Indianapolis and Peru rail
road company passed. Also,
The bill defining the duties Of county treasurers, audi
tors and supervisors of highways, laid the table
On motion, the Senate adjourned.