Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03
Volume VII::::.::::::::sNumber 80.

flooded with bonds for against the of the
pany 10 issue more than necessary for had tendency
to deprecate the value Of the stock.
The question then put the passage of the BILL and
decided IN the negative. ayes "a, noes &C.
Reports from Select Committees
By Mr.. Berry, bill to vacate portion of street in the
town Of Bloomington.
By Mr. Ortiz. bill to annex portion of the county of
Benton 10 the county Of Tippecanoe.
Several other bills introduced and cad first time
On leave granted, Mr. Cassat offered for adoption the fol-
lowing resolution: Whereas has reached this city
that treaty has been concluded between minister, Mr.
list and the Mexican authorities whereby cessation Of
hoslites is likely ensu blessings Of peace
more visit happy land and the Inflated Mexican govern
ment
And whereas upon this of our government in
concluding peace with Mexico IF is true)
pie which it would be audabe for members Of the
ate TO follow in relation 10 the subject OF the Mexican
Therefore be it resolved that the wing and democratic
members oil this Senate, twill and do likewise" That
we will restore peace and order This Senate chamber
eeasng our useless and expensive debate the Mexican
war; and that will proceed to the ton of legit
mate objects OF legislation until have formed the du
Ties connded 10 our hands By constituents And that
VIII then adjourn and renew liz necessary the debate
this Mexican war, at time when i: will be
Pnse oil SOU per day. out Of the pockets Of consitu
tnts.
Which was decided follows: Ayes-Messrs. Barbour
Beard Csssa Chenowith Conduit Conner CoInet, Davis,
Ems Ooodenow, Hsmrick Holio~ay Houghon Hubbard,
Mlikin, Montgomery, Murphy, Murray, 9th, Robinson,
Rosseau, Simpson, Verbrke Wapole. Wiuehe and ZenOr
NOes-Messrs Berry, Goats, Day. English Green, Handy,
Hadln Henry. Howell, Huf,tetie James, MalOlt Marsh,
s5n MEsGar.y Miller, Msan Morrison Randall Read
M Barbour moved to reconsider the vote pending which
the Senate adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
On motion OF Mr. Robinson bill 10 repeal act amend
ing an act to incorporate the town OF Geensbug taken
up and on its third reading; passed.
On motion OF MI Simpson bill amending act to 10
corporate The White Water Valley canal taken up and
reeIed
The question Senate in the regular orders of the
day was The motion Of MI. Handy calling for the previous
the hv
TO the Mexican War.
Mr. point of order He aid that the SEN
ate had passed resolution this maDiDg resolving not TO
further consider The resolutions Of Mr.. McCa-Iy.
The chair decided that M Barbour having moved for
reconsideration of the vote the adoption of that resolution
the resolution imperative from the fact Of the motion
for a reconsideration being pending.
Mr. Ortiz appalled, from the decision Of the chair,
was wtndawn, The Senate having unanimously consented
to take up the motion of Mr. reconsider
on the resolution offered by Mr. Cassatt.
The question being put the reconsideration of the VOTE
il carried
Mr Stewart off cred the following amendment
Amend by striking all after Whereas and insert the
foowng there has been introduced into this Senate joint
resolution the subject of the Mexican War; The Sena
tor from Franklin and also joint resolution the subject
OF the Mexican War, by the Senator from Wayne. The
hst we suppose embracing the views Of the democratic par
~ in the State of Indiana the Mexican War The
cond containing the views Of the wing party the State Of
Indiana, on the Mexican War. The Senator from Wayne,
having been appointed eecto by the wing State
ton since he introduced his resolution into The Senate and
by that ACT the wbg party in the State endorsed the en
meHments contained IN The resolution introduced by him
Into The Senate,
Therefore resolved by the Senate, debate these
resolutions would be useless expense Of time and money,
and therefore declare that there sH be amendments
offered TO said resolutions any debate the and
that We will take direct vote the adoption Of The aOre
said resouon and thus express opinions relative the
sentiments tanned la each.
M. Barbour moved to lay the resolution of Mr. Casatt,
and The amendment Of Mr. Stewart the table, which
lied
The previous question moved by Mr. Handy then put
and secJnded ayes 2 2 the chair voting the af
| hmative.
The question being shall the main question be put,
it carried ayes 25 noes %, the chair voting aye.
The question then put the engrossment of the
joint resolution, and carried ayes &c. noes "a
Mr. Barbosr and Mr. Davis both and claimed
and the chair able determine which entitled
| the h1or
Mr. his for wishing obtain the
floor make motion reconsider the
grossment Of the resolution, give fair field for dis
| cussion.
Mr. Barbour for the purpose of moving adjourn
men he understood that Mr. Davis had voted with the
majority for the purpose of making Speech and
drawing his moon-Mr. Davis di>clsimed anything
kind ani the president unable decide Of
the parties wihdr his claim stating that would
| morrow renew a motion reconsider.
Mr. Barbour having the floor, said, that his intention
not to off dcuon for he and the party whom he
acted would all time engage in the discussion and
fairly their opponents this question be renewed his
| ton adjourn, which cared.
| Senate adjourned.