Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-12-06

Several motions made relative taking newspapers;
pending which,
The Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY MoRSIse, Dec. a.
During the session, yesterday afternoon, Henry b.
Hill OF Rush, end William J. Robinson Of Decatur men,
bers elect of the House of Representatives, who
reported absent in the mornings appeared, pro-
duced their credentials, into office and took
their
message from the Governor announced the appoint
meni of w c. darlington Esq, of Monroe county, The
bearer of Executive during the session
The Speaker laid before the House the annual report
Of the Auditor of State 300 extra copies OF which were
ordered to be printed.
On motion Of Mr.. Edwards, resolution adopted
that the Speaker OF the House will, on this day, at III
o'clock, proceed to open and publish the votes for Gov
and Lieutenant Governor.
On motion of Mr. Doughery, resolution was adopt
ed, that reporters for different papers, throughout the
Sate who may wish TO occupy the same be entitled to
seats within the Bar of the House.
On motion of MIR. Cravens, resolution adopted,
that committee be appointed the part of the House,
with a similar committee the part OF the Senate,
10 wait the Rev. Mr.. Bayess and request him to open
the present session of the General Assembly by solemn
prayer
Mr. Spencer offered resolution that both Houses will
proceed, Friday next the election Of Agent OF
State
Mr.. Chandler moved to AMEND, by adding Auditor,
Treasurer and Judge Of the fifth Judicial Circuit; which
amendment was adopted when on m. motion OF Mr., Will
The Speaker laid before the House the documents and
papers in relation to the contested of John w Gra
ham Of Spencer county, by William b. Richardson;
which were read and laid upon the table; when
Mr.. Cravens moved that Mr.. Richardson be admitted
to a for the time being.
Mr.. Wilson of Harrison was actuaed by no personal
feeling in the NATTER believing Mr. Richardson fully
titled the seat; but thought there should be delay
until the standing committees were appointed.
Mr. Cravens said, that Mr.. Graham not here, and
he believed he good and honorable to
here and claim which the will Of the people
of his county, when fairly canvassed had refused him.
1t important that Spencer county should be repre-
sented Believing that the House was ully prepared TO
the question, he had made the motion to admit
Mr.. Richardson, without further delay.
Mr.. Edwards hoped Mr.. Richardson would not be adj
mtted The gentleman from Harrison right in the
positions he had advanced. No member should be adj
med without certificate. Mr.. Graham held certifi-
CATE and, if Richardson be admitted the strange anomaly
might exist, should Mr. Graham present HIMSELF of one
hundred and members in this House, instead 81 one
hundred provided for by law. He hoped the motion
the papers presented by the Speaker the table
would be reconsdsred and the whole matter referred TO
select committee.
Mr.. Cravens then withdrew his motion to admit Mr..
Richardson-the motion to lay upon the table was recon-
sdered and the papers referred to select committee OF
Messrs. Cravens Wilson of Harrison, Chandler, Ed
wards, and Dougherty of Boone.
Mr. Mckle offered resolution, that the Door Keeper
employ three Assistants at compensation not exceeding
dollars per day.
Mr. Prather moved to increase the compensation TO
not exceeding "three dollars per day.
Mr. Chandler opposed the amendment the ground
that generally laborng resi-
dents of indianapolis and that the compensation provided
for in the resolution was sufficient.
Mr.. PraIer supported his amendment the ground
that laboring men entitled TO much compen-
others, notwithstanding they residents in
Indianapolis He himself was a aboriug man.
The question taken the amendment, by nyes
and noes decided in the negative, ayes a. o.
Mr. NbIack offered resolution, authorizing the Door
Keeper contract for copies OF the city papers for
distribution TO the people OF the State.
Mr.. Chandler moved TO strike out "six and insert
"threc which amendment prevailed, and the resolution,
thus amended, was adopted
Dir. Butler offered resolution for the appointment OF
committee enquire into the propriety Of abolishing
the Office Of State Agent and comforting the duties the
Auditor and Treasurer Of State to make report thereof
as speedily as possible which adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Dougherty of Boone, resolution
adopted, authorizing the Keeper to subscribe
ony for such Of the city papers make regular reports
of the proceedings of the Legislature.
Messrs. Mickle and Wilson Of Harrison appoint
ed the part Of the House, committee to the
for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
The hour Of eleven having arrived, the Senate, in
sitaton, came into the Hall of the House, when the
Speaker presence of both Houses, proceeded
open the Of votes given for Governor aud Lieu
tenant Governor; but not having time 90 through
Herewith the Convention adjourned until four o'clock.
The Senate retired to their Chamber; when
Mr. Spencer, from the committee on that subject,
ported that the Governor would deliver his annual mes
sage n this afternoon at half past three o'clock
AFTERSoo
message from the Senate announced that they had
adopted resolution providing for going into the election
o'clock A. NJ; which resolution concurred in by the
House, and that day fixed for said elections
On motion Of Mr.. Holcomb, the Senate invited
attend in the Hall OF the House, insfanfer, to heat the
Governors message; whereupon the Senate down,
and Governor Dunnng, in person, delivered The annual
message Of the Executive 10 both branches of the Gen
eraI Assembly The Senate retired TO their chamber;
when
Mr.. Craveus from the select committee that subject
reported that, iu investigation they find that Viii
liam B. Richardson duly elected representative
from the county Of Spencer, having received majority
Of three his composition, MIR. Graham; which
report concurred in. and Dir. Richardson for
ward, was sworn into Office and took his seat.
MIR. Hunter, member from Marion, also came furward,
into Office, and took his seat. The members
all present.
Mr. Mlckie presented bill. to provide for holding
Convention amend the Constitution Of the State This
bill provides that election for delegates 10 the Con-
venton shall take place the first Monday of April
next, whose duty il shall be to make such amendments
they may deem necessary TO the State Constitution,
which amendments shall afterwards be approved
ecied by Of thu people Of the State. The number
equal the Senators and Representa-
ves nj the present General Advantageous hundred and