Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-10

structed 10 mark each paper prepaid.
Mr.. Meredith moved to strike oct that portion OF
the resolution relative to prepayment.
On motion, the resolution was laid on the table.
Mr.. Miller then moved that the DOorkeeper be In
structed to with the editors of the Sentinel
and Journal for copy of their tri-weekly papers
Laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. Neal, the Doorkeeper was in
structed to furnish each member of the House with
copy of the rules of the last session.
On motion of Mr. Morrison, the Doorkeeper was
instructed to furnish copy of the revised statutes to
each member.
Mr.. Durham moved that a committee be appointed
to act with similar committee on the part OF the
Senate to invite the Rev. Mr.. Holiday 10 open the
present session of the Legislature with prayer
On motion ii was LAID the table for the present,
the Senate had not yet organized.
The Speaker then laid before the House commu-
nication from the Governor informing the House that
he had appointed Mr.. Sleeth his Private Secretary
The House adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
A resolution was offered by MIR. Mcconnell to pro-
coed to the election of Sergeant-at-Arms. Laid on
the table.
By Mr.. Mcdonald, that the Doorkeeper act as
Sergeant-at-Arns Adopted.
By Mr. Harvey, that the rules of last session be
adopted by the present session. Adopted.
Mr.. Meredith moved to take from the table reso-
luton relative to the taking by the members of the
House five copies of the Sentinel and Journal for each
member and that the Postmaster mark the pre-
paid. Carried.
Mr.. Little moved TO amend by striking out that
portion relative to the prepayment of the postage.
Mr.. Lane remarked that he thought 1t necessary
and called for by the people to take this of pro-
curing information. 1t is known that since the time
reaching beyond the memory of any present. that
there known such thirst for knowledge
and Information by the people of the present time
upon all the great questions of the day. II pay
ing from pocket to another and the people would
sanction all measures of this nature.
Mr.. Meredith had no intention of voting against
the resolution far the taking of the papers; 1t
was only the prepayment of the postage he objected
to. The individual to whom the paper is sent would
have but one cent postage to pay. Let him pay 1t,
and not charge the postage OF all papers sent to the
State If prepaid the postage would be three cents,
while if paid by the person TO whom it is sent, he
would pay but one cent.
MIR. Lane remarked that the law was such that
irregular subscribers" should pay one cent, but all
others were TO be prepaid, or 1t was fraud upon
the law.
Mr.. Meredith said that the construction of the law
was he himself had stated. That if the postmaster
here little nice this subject, he might pro-
badly be forced by public opinion the NATTER and
appeal could be made to the Postmaster General.
He informed that Legislative bodies excepted
IN the law
Mr. Little remarked that the individual to whom
the paper is sent would have but the one cent to pay
He thought the State had debts enough to SETTLE
The amendment was adopted
Mr.. Neal then moved to indefinitely postpone the
the whole matter. Not carried-ayes 46, noes As.
The question then taken upon the passage of
the resolution. Not carried-ayes 40, noes 40.
Mr.. Kinney then offered joint resolution instruct
ing representatives and senators in Congress to
use their influence IN the passage of law reducing
the postage on all papers to the same as those sent
from the publishers Office; referred select
mittee consisting of Messrs. Kinney, Harlan, and
Hamilton
the reporters for the several papers of the city be
allowed seats within the bar of the House.
Mr.. Kinney offered resolution giving the of
the Hall of Representatives to the committee edu-
cation during the evenings of their session while in
this city. Adopted.
A message was received from the Senate informing
the House that the Senate had organized elected Off
GERS, and ready proceed to the regular BUSH
ness of the session.
A resolution was then taken from the table ap-
pointing committee to act in conjunction with one
the part of the Senate to invite the Rev. Mr. Hol-
day to open the present session of the Legislature
with prayer, Tomorrow morning, at hafpast ten
o'clock. Adopted.
A committee was also appointed to inform his ex-
ceency the Governor that the two Houses were
organized and ready to proceed to the regular business
Of the Legislature.
the Sentinel and Journal for each member of the
| House, taken from the table.
Mr. Little moved to insert three copies instead of
one Carried
Mr. Cookery then moved to add sat the expense
! of each member" Not carried
| Mr. Gooding then moved to indefinitely postpone
the resolution. Not carried-ayes 80, noes 80.
MIR. Harlan then offered to amend by striking out
from the word resolved and inserting "that each
member contract with the several editors to the
amount of subscription and postage and that the ex-
pense of the be paid out of the State treasury
| Not carried.
Mr. Little moved that the resolution be so amended
to read, "hat each member contract with the re-
spective editors for three copies for each member.
| Adopted.
The resolution was further amended by adding,
''also officers of the House, after the word " MEM
| bers"
The resolution with the several amendments was
not adopted-ayes 49, noes 49,
Mr. Harlan then offered a resolution giving the
| doorkeeper authority to employ three assistants.
Amended by striking out three and inserting two
and adopted as amended.
The House adjourned
SENATE