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

Mr.. s,oekwe moved that one thousand eopi,s Of the
Governors be printed IN the German language.
ayes -, "a.
Mr. Berry Of Monroe moved stsike out 1000 which
motion prevailed.
MIR. Ellis moved to insert $50 copies in French.
MIR Stoekwe said that the he ered the resolution
that he had 600 votes in his disiifc who
pleased with the liberty they e dyed in this favored country
carried and he knew Of way Of
happily nsuctDg them IN those principles by printing IN
hc language aud sending to them The message VI
Governor.
Mr. Davis said The strongest objection with him print
the message in German that he would prefer that il
should not be printed in English; Ur he considered the
ideas laid down the erroneous and doctrines OF
party ar-feched aud unnecessarily introduced, that he
did net think il wise 10 spread them before the people
Mr. Eimonsun remarked that if The gentleman had conf
deDce good Of the people, he would prefer that
hose aud principles which he considered
Ar Orh said the remarks OF MI Davis would have been
proper hat thew been made in the original resolution; for
Then might have been thought to pint with the
message, the " Farewell Adde'S Of Washington and thus
the anOte could have with the Poon' he would then
have voted print.
Mr. Ellis said he wished the distinction Of language in
hi~ county aboi hed-ihat all people.
should we call those WIZ rom foreign shore aud
with in his lard Of the lee foreigners No But
if They dad make any distinction, he wished copies to be
printed F.enoh.
The vote was taen taken on Mr Ellis motion, which
prevailed and the original luton then adopted CALI
ing for 800 copies IN German.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
AfrERSooN SESSION.
The Senate met.
Mr. POWELL epo,ed that the committee appointed to wait
the Governor aud Lieutenant Governor elect bad pei
formed IN duty aud that they would the Houses
assembled at half past two o'clock, P. NJ.
then received from the House inviting the
Senate the House, iasfdRer, 10 witness the oath of
oce administered the Governor aud Lieutenant Governor
el,ct
Ahe the return Of the Senate from the House. the Hon.
PATS e. Dunnng President Of the Senate, delivered his
inaugural as follows:
Inaugural Address Of 1t. Gov. Dunning.
Geati.mea Of the SeHaies
Previous TO entering upon the discharge of the duties Of
he highly responsible office which have been elevated.
by The padiay Of my fellow citizens Of Indiana, permit
avail myself Of Ibis occasion, to lender 10 you
their representatives. aud through you, them, very
aeful acknowIed ymens for This distinguished mark Of
their regard aud confidence
DisIusng my abilities. assume upon myself the
discharge OF The aJuous and complicated duties Of pre-
siding officer # this body with great dffiJence.
The importance Of system Of rules oe the government
of all debeaiive assemblies. is conceded, by those who
with the proceedings of public bodies whe
her convened for legislative other purposes. You
convened in legislative capacity, for The discharge Of
mPosnt duties You ihe guardians of the interests
Of the people Of sovereign State Into your hands
confdcd important trus,s-trusis no less in magnitude
than the pro cIion of the lives liberty properly and repu-
alion of your fellow citizens How important then. that
the rules adopted for your government should he faithfully
mpartay administered in order that each of you in
your individual and representative capacity may be pro-
eced and above ALL that the rights guaranteed TO your
constituents under the COnsl utcn aud laws may be pro-
pefly preserved.
In the language Of one ohe most distinguished Speakers
of the Brush House Of Commons, the adoption Of a
sys OF rules and strict and impartial administration
Of them "operae check and control the actions
Of he majority And they in many instances shell.
ter and protection TO the min rty against the attempts
power. On the contrary, nothing tends to throw
power into the hands If an administration aud those who
with the msjoriy than neglect of departure from
the rules OF proceeding How delicate then the duties
Of presiding officer How important it is that he should
closely his conduct purify bis motives, and
watch over and control his own feelings" When view
The importance Of the trusts confded unto my hands,
bot entertain fearful appehensions of my inability
to render universal satisfaction in the discharge Of the du
lies Of he chair.
feel, however much encouraged from the reflection
that you called BY the voice that has called
to my present sluaonthat you invested with similar
powers and dues,-that you responsible the
great tribunal for the in which you discharge your
respective all Of which circumstances concur in
creating mutu.Iiy of interest and fellowship of feeling
towards each other aud above ALL feel assured from
personal acquaintance with many of you, that whatever
may commit in the discharge OF the duties of the
Chair will be attributed to any improper motives, but
to Of judgment; and that whilst you have the
boldntss to condemn, you will have charity enough 10 for
give.
True, it is my duty into The angry and
citing debates engage in the intellectual struggle:
which in the very of things. often spring up the
Senate, from the supposed conflicting interests of your
respective constituencies The station to which am called
places above them II is my duty TO suppress snt
suhdue those angry feelings to preserve peace, aud
store order wherever IL has been violaed Ii sue
coed in performing those important duties and in merIne
your confidence and eseem, my ambition will be more
than gTalified.
The freedom of discussion which is tolerated under ou
republican form Of government (and rejoice that such
the case gives parties entertaining different po
cal views upon questions Of Slate and National policy.
my Object upon This occasion TO descsni upon any
of those leading questions; that is duty belonging
to other a1d higher funeionares of Government and
in part different legislative body yet deem it my
duty to say, that attribute my elevation the office
fill, mainly to the advocacy of certain system oil
principles and publicly avow my intention Of strict
Iy ajhering those principles, should any more
them be brought before this body for expression
opinion, and should become under the constitution my
duty 10 give voice in their settlement
Nevertheless equally frank to declare from this
stand, that have witnessed any public good result
ing from dseussion Legislative halls of any one
Of The great questions of national policy upon which there
is manifest difference of opinion between the polt
cal parties of the country and my sincere prayer Hin
who rules the desiinies Of and naoas is thai
the fell spirit of party may not be permitted with.
10 the walls Of this Senate Chamber,-that II may not be
suffered 10 the harmony of deliberations upon
questions of State policy deeply affecting the pecuniay
interests well as the honor of our beloved State.
And indulge the hope that each of you deeply
imbued with love of country, and lively devotion the
best interests Of your constituents will direct your ess
aie exertons that when return 10 the circle of your
acquantances and constituents, you may each bea
the welcome paudit swell done, thou good and faithful
servant"
We assembled this day under auspcous circumstan
ces. The dark cloud of political adversely, which ha:
been for years past ovefhangng beloved State
rearding her onward march wealth and prosperity ha.
been messUrably dlssPaed
BY the liberal and enlightened legislation of the Con
gross of the United Sales the Representatives of pco
pie enabled at the last session Of the legislature