Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-01-07
By Mr. Miller, of DAME. D.yhufr; referred to selee,


Ms. Ellis then moved an amendment.
MIR. Berry of F. moved amendment to the amend
ment
Mr.. Handy then moved that the amendments lay on
the table
MIR. Ellis called for division of The question ordered
and the amendment of Mr. Ellis was mol laid on the table
Mr.. Handy then withdrew his motion.
Mr. Berry Of F.s amendment adopted.
Mr.. Stewart then moved amendment that White
river be added TO the resolution.
Mr. Stewart remarked that in this amendment he ex-
peeted the support OF all bis Wing brethren the Senate
Five days Since they had introduced and voted for reso-
luton expressing the of the General Assembly that
all streams navgaied by steamboats, and shipping craft
Of national importance aud that all measures of ma
onal importance uljscis of appropriations by the
General Government Now White river had been navi-
gated by steamboats, White river bridge, aud now within
sixty miles of The Capital. He thought then by their
rule they would with unanmity support his proposed
amendment.
Mr.. Berry of NJ. moved to lay on the table the amend
ments.
The previous question was called for and the amend
ment Of Mr. Ellis, with the proposed amendments not
laid the table.
The question on the adoption of Mr. Stewards amend
mcnt recurring, il was adopted.
Mr. Green then moved ~ lay the amendments on the
table carried.
Mr.. Ellis moved 10 indefinitely postpone the amend
ments-
Mr. Montgomery then moved to lay Oh the table said
notion pending which motion,
OsOOrn moved tnat tue Oenate aulOuns
Clerk put the Journal that is past twelve o.
clock; not carried.
The question laying the motion Of Mr.. Montgomery
on the table was then taken, and not carried.
The question then recurring the indefinite postpone
of the Joint Resolution and pending amendments
not carried.
Mr. Stewart then moved the previous question; seconded
The main question, the engrossment of the Joint
Resolution and its amendments then being put, was
carried by vote of ayes 49, l5.
The Senate adj ,urned until Saturlav In
attend exhibition of the Deaf and Dumb, at The Hall
Of the House Of Representatives.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
FRIDAY, January l, lsl..
The House met
Petitions Presented.
By Mr. Glleecc, from Eli Muy for for
vices rendered the States referred 10 select Committee.
By Mr. TAFT from citizens Of Lafayette, incorporate The
society of Odd Fellows.
BY Mr. Wolf from citizens Of Sullivan county emonsat-
ing against county.
BY Mr. CLARK. from Margaret Wade, to be empowered
withdraw her stock from the Lagrange Phalanx.
By lfr Dole from Edward James, protect religious
assemblies laid the table.
Mr. Crookshank, leave introduced resolution author
zing the joint committee the State Debt bill to employ
clcIk when necessary; adopted.
Reports trun Standing Committees.
Mr. Moore, from the committee education, reported
bill to provide for superintendent OF schools read
first time.
Mt Nofslnger, from the same committee reported back
the bill for the relief Dempsey Linton Of Randolph couni
Mr. Hunt, from committee that it inexpe-
dent appeals from the decision Of district trustees
the county board the formation Of school districts
MIR Durham moved that the report be laid on the table
agreed 10.
Reports from Select Committees.
Mr. Secrest reported bill certain and
alleys in Greenca,te read a fist time.
M Shields reported back the bill for the relief Of David
Burr
MIR Hamilton reported a bill TO change the Of Eliza
Ann Camden to Eliza Ann Sidwel.
Mr. Miller reported joint resolution memoriazing Con-
gross give giant of lands lying in the Nincennes land
district Gibson county, for the purpose Of making road
leading om Owensvile in said county, to the mouth Of
the Patoka near Mount Carmel, Illinois.
Mr. Monk reported against legIslang on petition IN e-
lalion to change in Crawford county.
MIR Shields to authorize the election of additional JUS
tice Of the peace in jackson county.
Mr. Collins reported back the bill providing for the election
Of prosecuting attorneys in each county.
Mr. Arnold reported bill to incorporate the Columbus
Bridge Company.
MIR Thompson reported amendments to the bill granting
divorces.
IAuhoizes females prosecute suits for divorces free Of
cost and requires prosecuting attorneys 10 assist Ia obtaining
them, instead Of resisting
Also bill in relation 10 suits brought by physicians.
bill gives defendant when sued by MUSICIAN, the
right Of pleading defence that the physician was rtox-
Gated incapable when the service was performed
MIR Moore reported Till to fix the time holding probate
courts Marion county.
Mr. Durham reported back the bill in relation to conven
tiOn the constitution Of the State, with several
amendments.
Mr. Bowling, frOm the minority, presented counter
report.
Of L. moved that the BILL &c be laid on the table
and made special order Of the day for Monday next
Resolutions Introduced.
Parker that select committee of Eve be appointed
inquire the present condition Of the three per cent
fund; adopted.
BY Mr. BROWN instucng the committee roads 10 in
que the expedieucy of enacug law making it the
duty Of the board doing county business in this STATE 10 Ger
tain cases to levy districts aud parts Of Districts oi
the purpose Of building and repairing bridges mol uaee III
such districis; adopted.
MIR slaufeld introduced joint resolution the subject
of the st. Josephs river; iead inst time
BY MIR LemmOnds JOINT resolution in relation TO select
ing seats in The Hall anu Senate Chamber
The 1int resolution provides that they shaii DC obtained
by lot
WHEREAS The Mexican Government, by aimed troops,
did, on fourth day Of April last the city oil
Rio Grande, into the Territory oil
the United States and there Kill certain American etzens'
and menace the lives Of many more, thereby commencing
unjust against the said United states Tor WHICH
and other reasons the Congress United States did
Justly and periodically recognize the existence oil sao war
W ith the government Of Mexico; Therefore,
Be rsoIred That General Assembly OF the State oil
Indiana fully approves Of the recognition o said war WIN
the Government Of Mexico. the thirteenth OF May as
BY Congress- that the efficient In which ths wal
carried by the Executive, Gus gallant ohees,
and brave soldiers, fully meets our appfoba'icn
And be il further resolved That Senators IN Congress
be Representatives requested to use theii
influence continue vigorous prosecutor OF tne a.;
until an honorable peace fully iaed aha 10 'o'e i0 al
necessary appropriations fol the same
BE ii further rcsored That His Excelency the Governor
be requested forward by mail copies Of this in es'u
lion TO The President Of the United States and eaeh o ou
senators and Representatives in Congress.
Mr. indefinitely postpone the Joi"t ieso-
luton. .,.,..mn NJ hin
When the resolution passed u second reading.
Bills introduced and read a first linn.
By Mr. sanfed to secure the rights Of stockholders ~
by MIR Jenison, to incorporate the White River Bridge
Company 80 r. r-..