Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-12-06
The following is the resu, Of the vote
FOR COVER NOR
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Senate met.

WEDNESDAY, December 8.
The laid the annual report Of
the Secretary of State laid on the table.
Mr. Conelt introduced bill TO amend entitled "An
act TO incorporate the Madison and Milton turnpike COM
- read first, second and third times, and passed
Mr. Berry introduced bill extend the time Of holding
probate courls read FIST and second times and after
time spent 10 excepting counties from the provisions of The
BILL on notion the bill and pending amendments laid
on the table
Mr. Adams introduced bill to give the Monroe circuit
court jurisdiction Ia certain Elm mentioned read
first, second and third times, and passed.
Mr. Carver introduced resolution author zing the Libra
rian TO purchase stationery foi the Of the Senate
MIR Woods introduced lJlegaizng the proceedings of
the trustees Of Veyay read first, second and third times
and passed
The Senate, after considerable time spent in making
amendments aid discussing the same ordered by Of
% to % that three copies Of the TiweeSly Sentinel three
copies OF the Daily State Journal aud three copies Of the
Vok Bait published at IndanaPoi. be taken for the
Of each Senator
The President Lid before the Senate memorial from the
and laid on The table.
The President laid beme the Senate the report of the
Trustees of ne Indiana State University laid the
The President laid before the Senate the report of the
Auditor Of State the subject of the expenses Of the Agent
of State; referred a selec; committee.
Mr. Reid Of u introduced bill for relief of
turnpike comPanes therein named read thee times and
passed.
Mr. winsandy introduced bill to amend an act entitled
time.
Mr. Lyon presented the petition of Joseph Rstne and
read and referIed 10 a select committee.
On mott N, the Senate adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr. Wapoe introduced bill TO amend act entitled
An act to incorporate the Like Michigan Loganspor and
ohio River Railroad Company" approved February 18th,
lS4S; passed 10 second reading.
Mr. Morrison introduced resolution calling upon the
dtor 10 report to the Senate the Of audited
annually TO defay the expenses Of the Office Of Agent
In detail adopted
Mr. Walpole introduced bill extend the term pro-
bate courts Of certain Counties thel named read twice.
Mr. Hamrick introduced joint resolution abolish the
slave trade in the District of Colombia passed second
reading.
Mr. Reid of IT, introduced bin incorporate the Union
turnpike company; passed to a second reading.
Mr. Day introduced the petition Of Alfred Wilcox and
others Of Kosciusko county asking the Legislature esab
sh State orphan asylum read and laid the table,
Mr Reid of U introduced bill to amend an act entitled
An act to construct turnpike road therein named y
Mr. Herod introduced bill to protect from waste certain
lands therein meutiOned read twice and refered to select
committee.
MIR Morrison introduced resolution that the Higgins fam
lily have the Of the Senate chamber
ing, for the purpose OF giving concert; adopted
On notion the Senate repaired to the Hall Of the House
Of Representatives, inaugural Exceency
Joseph A. Wright The Senate having returned 10 their
chamber
the Hon. James G. Read Of Clark conducted the chair
and delivered the following inaugural address.
Gentlemen Of the Senate
Elected by the people of the Stale your presiding officer
upon the discharge Of the duties assigned un-
der peculiarly embarrassing ccumsaaces never having
held seat in Legislative body. have practical and
but slight theoretical knowledge of the rules governing
assemblies Of this character.
AS the honor Of the State and the interests of those
you represent involved in the maintenance of good
government here, confidently rely upon your support and
the exercise Of rbearsnce towards in the many
am likely to commit. will endesvor merit this
esy your hands by evncng at all times honest
ten,on to act ;mpartialy.
Questions of vital importance and affecting the dearest
interests Of Indiana 10 be discussed and decided by
you her representatives this session. hope in the dis
cussion and determination of such questions party preu-
dces may be laid ssde party lines disregarded party feel
ngs forgotten and that the interest of our beloved State
alone may influence every word uttered and every deed
done within these walls
On my part assure you in advance although elevai-
ed this honorable position mainly by the surages of
that party with whom has hitherto been my pride and
pleasure to act, whose principles always expect to
maintanas presiding officer partisan feelings will
find no abiding place with me, except when called upon
to give the casting vote questions involving party
principles Such contingency is not likely occur,
but should be placed in tina, positions my vote will
esatingy be cast in accordance with the whole tenor
trust gentlemen our session will be brief and harmo-
nious, and intercourse with another, marked by
courtesy and kindness.
avail myself of this opportunity to tender to your
constituents the people at Indiana my sincere thanks
tor the distinguished honor they have conferred upon
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDxEsDAr MoRxIxs, Dec. s.
Messrs Dodd and Butler Of Wayne appointed
a committee wait the Governor and Lieutenant Gov
elect and inform them Of their election and know
of them at what time it will be their pleasure take the
oath Of Office.
Bills dc Introduced.
BY Mr.. Edwards, fnr the more equitable assessment o
property, bank stock, &c.
BY Mr. Dougherly Of Elkhart bill to compel nom
resident land pay road tax iE Elkhart county.
BY NJ Murray. to authorze the commissioners Of
Howard county 10 borrow money.
BY Mr. Aihnn. authorize the commissioners Of Clark
county to perform certain acis &c
BY Mr. Graves reaive to appeals end wriis Of error
in the Probate Court.
By Mr.. Brown. of Randolph, exemping homesteads
from execution.
By Mr.. Chandler, relative reduction Of postage, so
10 make the uniform postage letters cents each.
BY Mr. Patterson relative TO slavery.
BY Mr. Elder repeal the law prohibiting negroes and
muaiioes from giving evidence in certain cases.
By Mr. spescer. provide for calling Convention 10
amend the Constitution.