Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1846-01-03


notice having been given.
Mr.. Clymer moved take up the appor,ionment bill
and make 1t the special order of The day for tomorrow,
at two clock
Mr.. Lowe moved to amend the motion, make
II the order of the day for Monday next On Tomorrow
M L. remarked the principal part of the day would be
taken up in the discussion OF the bill for abolshng capt.
tai punishment
division of the question called for and the bill
was taken from the table.
Mr.. Clymer was willing to accommodate the gentle
man from Monroe aud postponed the consideration Of
the bill until Monday next
MIR. loves object was that some differ ences might be
amcaoly arranged so as not 10 interfere with the general
provisions OF the BILL and this he thought could 10 done
by Monday next.
Mr. lienton in favor of postponing the bill until
Monday II he had be made scape- goat in reference
To his county he wished have time prepare himself
for the burihen.
Mr. secrest said that this bill had been reported
iai days since, and time had already been afforded 10
anime the bill
MIR Thompson was in favor of postponing until Mon
day :.
Mr. Cruikshank thought the House should at once pro-
coed to action the Lill Gentlemen appeared 70 be
afraid of each other
! Mr. Lowe again commended, that would save tins to
give an opportunity to examine and reconcile difference.
| ia the bill.
Mr. Hall of Gibson, hoped that time would be aft ied
until Monday He satisfied with the bill in present
shape, but was willing to accommodate gentlemen in their
fishes.
Mr. Pennington willing to extend the time until
Monday and then show quarter thereafter as to de-
lay.
The bill was then committed for Monday next.
Mr. Seawrgh offered resolution that the committee Of
and be instructed to inquire into and report to
this House. whether the Secretary of the Treasury Of the
United States Withholding that portion of the moneys
accruing the sales of the public lands within this State
known the three pei. cent fund, has not violated
Section 9th. article third of the of Congress of
granting said fund to this State, and if So that
ralize Congress on that subject. Adopted.
Mr. Fuller offered the eXpedency OF
stopping interest old scrip, after 1913; which was not
adopted
MIR Jones offered resolution providing for adjourn
ment sine die. on the 18th lust
Mr. Riley moved TO lay the table which motion did
not prevail ayes 81 noes Co.
Mr. Cox moved to amend by inserting the 18th nst
which did prevail.
Mr. Smith proposed the 10Th which did not prevail.
Mr. Osborn Of l.. moved postpone until Monday
next. hf
Mr. Osborn of L. said it was impossible now to know
at what time adj urn and referred to the two great
questions OF the sesson-the apporonment and the pub
lie debt 1t uncertain what length Of time these ques
items would require.
The discussion continued by Messrs. Cox Cooker
ly, Shanks, and others; when
| Mr. Osborn of L. Withdrew his motion to postpone.
Mr. Bowling renewed the motion postpone until Mon
dsy which did no. prevail ayes al, noes SO.
The question then taken the resolution, provd-
ing for adjournment the 10Th, and decided IN the
affirmative. ayes &C, noes 20.
BY Mr. Kerr as to the expediency of establishing the
mute asylum on the manual labor system. and procuring
a farm &c. Adopted
BY MIR Wise in relation to school commissioners bonds.
Adopted.
BY Mr. Baker for amending the practice act Adopted.
Mr. Riley introduced his resolution removing 10.
scph r. Pratt superintendent of the State Prison, and
eensuTng Dr. Column the clerk, and requesting the Gov
ernor remove him.
Mr. Meeker moved that the resolution be rejected
discussion now took place, in which Msssrs Riley,
Thompson, Vandevecr, and Hall of Gibson particle aed
when
i Mr. Meeker withdrew the motion.
The Joint resolution read q fecond time :;
when
Mr. Scelh moved to lay the joint resolution the ia
BILE which motion did prevail.
Mr. Hall of Gibson moved refer to the committee on
the State Prison.
Mr. Riley moved to commit q committee of the whole
House AID that the witnesses in the be compelled to
appear before the bar of the House.
A further discussion place. in which Messrs.
Mooney Riley, Ferguson, and Hazegg participated, in
the of which,
Mr. .n,on.y remarked tha, the committee on the State
Prison unanimous In their report. favor of M
Pratt and Dr. Colum If referred back to that committee
they could have further report make The Speaker
would bear him witness that lie made complaints in
sequence of being appointed OF the committee. lie
fessed that when he became member of the committee
he had prejudces against M Pratt growing out of public
rumor but those prejudces had been removed by full
investigation, aud report made. in which the House
concured.
W. Sharks moved that the joint resolution be indet
niely postponed which did prevail, ayes &C.
noes Ga
The question then taken referring to the COM
mce the State Prison, aud decided in the negative
and,
! On mocn the joint resolution referred a select
committee
! Before the COMMITTEES was announced
The House adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker appointed uessrs. Hall of Gibson, CIymc
Downing .Hlckle. Blackwell Watt, and Arnold the select
committee the joint ,uion in relation 10 the
val the superintendent and clerk Of the State Prison
The following bills read third time aud passed
To provide for the permanent location OF the seat OF
Justice of Noble county,
! To amend the Incorporating the City OF New Al
bany;
! Concerning road tax in Wells county;
70 vacate Bakesburgh in Putnam county;
; For the relief of Eliza Ann Storm;
To dsfue the powers of judges while acting wr,s Of
hahcas corpus ia wrils OF INJUNCTION.
The hill to authorize Nicholas .NcCory to build a
mill dam across White River, read a second time :;
when
+ Mr. Weber moved to recommit a selec; committee
which motion prevailed aud fessrs Leyman, Parks audi
kmberi'n were appointed the committee
Several other bills were read second time and passed
To the further action Of the House.
The bill authorize the Suts Bank Of Indiana to is
Of loss denomination than five dollars, aud
for other purposes provided Ctshicr shall receive
salary than $500 President of any branch more
than 500 and no order he taken without majority Of
the board of directors being present, &c.
Mr. Sianfed moved 10 amend, when
I .ur Vandeveer moved that the bill and amendments be
Indefinitely postponed
r Osborn OF Lapore said that tho best lawyers of the
country differed the question, whether tho bank has,
OF has not the power issue small bills II she has not
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