Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-12-13

The jnt resolution, offered by Mr. Chandler for the re-
ducion of postage and fO abohlng privilege
TO members Of Congress read and ordered ~ be en-
crossed for third reading.
The int resolution on the subject Of slavery read
second time; when
Mr. Chandler moved TO amend so as to prevent the ilaic
Of slaves between the States abolish slavery in Dis
ue Of Columbia o. to provide for the removal of The scat
OF government TO free state.
Before action had t.p.eon the bill and amendment
The bill negroes to testify against white men
was read I'd time and motion OF Mr. Brown Of Shelby,
laid upon the table.
repeal certain laws in relation to negroes end
mulaoes was read I'd time and on moion Of Mr. Lane,
laid upon the table.
The Speaker laid before the House a communication rnm
the Governo enclosing resolutions from the State IL Yer
mont on the subject OF slavery aud the establishment OF
Agricultural Bureaus which referred to the committee
agriculture.
The rules were suspended and on motion of Mr. Orr
resolution was adopted providing tina, members introducing
bills resolutions &c., referred standing commiiee<
entitled TO meet with said committees; while the subject
matter Of said bills and iesolu ions under DISCUSSION
On moion Of Mr. Hunter, resolution sdopsd pro-
vidng for going into the election Of Supeiinteude
Central Canal OF Saturday next
Bill OF the Senate 10 give the Monroe Circuit Court Jus-
diction In divorce read twice and passed Sd
readings and bill Of the Senate for the relief Of certain
turnpike companies read and passed 10 2d reading
Several bills we've read Cd time and referred
AFTERNOON SESSION.
On motion Of Mr.. Prather, resolution adopted re-
quesng the Auditor and Treasurer report the condition
donation lands at Indianapolis at least much Of them
| as remain unsold.
Mr. Deievan introduced bill 10 repeal all laws auihor-
izng counties subscribe for corporation stock
relates Morgan county, and declaring meaning
tain acts.
By Mr. Nblaek bill to change time of holding
bate Court In Martin county passed TO I'd reading.
Mr.. Stone introduced resolution the expediency oil
q modification Of the relief laws; adopted.
BY Mr. Alley bill to fees Witnesses BY
adding mileage.
By Mr.. Harvey, bill repeating the defining the du
ties of justices of the peace, far Montgomery
countyi passed to I'd reading.
Mr. Hart reported back the bill in relation Courts 10 81
Circuit without amendment, and bill third tim
and passed.
Mr. May presented bill, in r lation to the appointment
of Assessors in Steuben county.
BY Mr.. johnson. bill to change Ristine
passed 10 second reading
The Speaker laid before the House the annual report
the Treasurer Of State which ordered be printed
Mr. mickle introduced resolution 10 the expedienc
OF amending the replevin law adopted.
The resolution OF the Senate amended pro
vide for going into the election Of Superintendent of Win
eennes road on Saturday next, at ii o'clock.
On motion of Mr. Conner, resolution adopted, in
sucing the Judiciary committee TO report bill Civ
criminal jurisdiction to justices Of the peace where the pen
ally is by foe ouly, not exceeding twenty dollars.
Mr. Orr introduced bill to amend AID Of
law of 1919; passed TO second reading
On motion, the House adjourned.