Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-12-24
Convention to revise the Constitution Of the State with an

Convention to revise the Constitution Of the sale with
amendment.
Mr. Howell moved to lay on the table tie bill and the re-
port and 800 copies % be printed.
Mr. Bead called FOR Division Of the questions laid on the
table.
Mr. Read moved hat 100 copies of the bill and report be
printed.
Mr. EliiP Jaw no prOprety of printing He wished fOr
Information. He for a Convention
Mr. Read reason for laying the bill the table The
majority Of the voters in the State 50O0 favor Of
Convention He disposition smother the BILL and
for that reason would call for the ayes and the
ton.
Mr. Berry of Monroe considered this an important vote
and Tat it would be test vote
Mr. Ortiz had data yet 90 upon, in the discussion Of
The poPreiy Of holding Convention. He saw no good
reason TO pint this bil about which difference
lie would considel il The question Of hod
ing Convention different from the printing Of this bill
The question Of Convection to revise the Constitution
perhaps the important Senators would
have opportunity Of voting lie prepared yet
tosay that the vote OF last August sufficient 10
thorize a Convention.
Mr.. Read at reading section in the Constitution
relative to holding Conventions change alter the Cons
on SAID ne doubled not the vote oil last August was SUM-
rent He said the printing Of this bill would be test
Strlws show how the wind blows.
Mr.. Robinson acknowledged that unless some light
upon the subject given he would against the Con-
yentIon lie not prepared yet to lie wanted lime
He would say nothing as 10 the conutionaty of the
On but he thought inc xpedieEt. He would vote, howev
s print the bill to give Senators opportunity Of examn
ing the question. he avowed hostility TO Convention
be printed.
Resolutions introduced.
By Mr. EdmonSon. that the House and Senate proceed TO
the election VI State Bank Director in place Of the Hon
VIM. Daley, whose has expired.
Mr. Ellis moved amend by striking out today at two
O'clock and inserting TucsdIy ne7ti amendment adoPt-
ed, together with the resolution
BY Mr Coffin, authorizing tie clerks OF the Senate to
poy assistants; adopted.
By Mr. Murphy requesting the Governor 10 lay before the
Senate the circular Of the Treasury Of the United
adopted.
BY Mr. Mgan tina, the Governor inform the Senate what
action has been had upon the joint resolution the subject
Of the reservoir in Mercer COUNT, Ohio; adopted
BY MIR Zenor, that the agreul ural Committee inquire
whether any amendment IS necessary 10 the law regulating
weights and measures; adopted.
BY Mr. Morgan, that the judiciary committee inquire into
the expediency Of making seduction criminal cence
adopted
BY Mr. Berry of relative 10 lands donated for the con-
struction Of the Wabash and Erie canal; adopted.
Reports from Committees.
BY Mr. Murphy, regulating the duties Of administrators
executors, and qua rdians cOncurred in.
By Mr. Berry Of NJ for the relief of purchasers Of semi
nary lands in certain counties therein named.
By MIR Winche authorizing Nelson Campbell to construct
dam across a certain river therein named
Bus Passed or Referred.
bill repeating act repeating the sixteenth chapter OF
the fourth article Of the Revised Statutes OF lS43 so FAR as
the counties Of Jackson and Washington far
relates to the county of Jackson passed.
bill to increase the number of pilots at the Falls OF the
Ohio; ordered be engrossed, with certain amendments
bill authorizing settlement with the superintendent Of
the State Prison passed.
therein named, aud defining their duties; passed.
The Senate adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Leave was grated 10 Mr. Handy introduce resolution
requiring committee public buildings inquire into
the Of the Senate chamber being filled with smoke
adopted
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
bill change the of Francis NJ Fisher 10 Francis
NJ. Smith passed.
Joint resolution on the subject of the National road
unanimously amended by striking out the part that the
Of turnpike roads this age, is obsolete
idea"
When upon taking the vote upon the question: Shall the
iOint resolution pass ="
Mr. Hamrick said he introduced resolution pur-
pose Of expressing the voice Of that par Of the Western
People that the Senate rerresened but did not feel
sOcitous upon the subject
The ayes and ca1led-ayes g. noes 80.
His Excelency by his Private Secretary, Mr. Hanna, sg
ned The Senate his approval Of bill No g. for the relief
of David Dckey and Joseph Queen.
bill authorizing the Governor to call special elections
for Representatives to CongIessi passed.
bill for the relief OF purchasers Of canal lands passed
bill for the relief Of volunteers in the Mexican
passed
bill divorcng David t. Eagerly passed
A bill dvorcing Martin Holland
MIR Miller said the reasons given in the Petition
true he believed could vouch for the veTaciy Of those
signing it for Mr. Holland. The bill passed
bill authorizing the citizens Of Lawrenceburgh, Desbon
county, TO turnpike roads passed.
bill amend act for the Incorporation of the city OF
Richmond; passed.
Leave was granted to Mr. Ellis introduce bill
ing mistake the printing Of certain act relating to the
vineennes and New Albany road.
On motion Of Mr. Miller, the bill referred TO select
committee composed of members from counties through
which the road
Leave was granted to MIR 9th introduce certain Iesolu
tons relative decease Of the late Samuel Bigger Ex
Governor of the State Of Indiana condong with the widow,
and adJourning the Senate a marx Of respect.
Senate adjourned