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

man course at the last as we'll this session. will show
not much friendship for the French, MS desire 10
withhold the from others He did know, that
there thousands of population who could read
no other than the German language. The French popu
lstion comparatively few in number, and most OF
them could read our language lie would be glad that
the messages could be printed in every language but
did believe circumstances demanded IL. lie had no
invidious distinctions make in favor OF the emgrans
Of any nation, and would accommodate any OF them
where their numbers would Justify it..
MIR. Wilson urged the gentleman from Vigo TO with
draw his motions the expense of printing IN German
had already been incurred, and he did not wish to en-
deavor viiae any He opposed to print
ing documents in any other language than the English
Mr.. Edwards withdrew the resolution TO reconsider.
The Speaker laid before the House the report of the
Warden of the State Prison ordered 10 be printed also
The report nf the Auditor OF State in relation TO the
reapprasement of lands OF Tppecanoe stating that
apprasemen Of said lands had been made within HIS
knowedge-that the enquiry would more properly have
been made the Board of Trustees Of the Wabash and
Erie Canal referred to the committee on canals &C.
Bills Reported.
Mr.. Mickie reported a BILL 10 amend the act establish
ing free turnpike road in Adams county.
BY Mr.. Graves bill 10 Ieealze the settlement OF Au-
dor and Treasurer of Koscusko county read and
ed to I'd reading.
Mr. May reported back the resolutions for the reduce
ton of Postagereducng per letter in advance,
when delivered, and uniform postage Of one
cent all papers and pamphlets.
Mr. Russell opposed the amendments He was in favor
Of cheap postage thought FIVE low letters
could be charged without embracing the department he
also ihought distinction should be made in favor of letters
that repaid. He opposed uniform postage on pa
pers nphets destructive 10 the interests Of our To-
cal publi ions. He moved lay the amendments on the
tables which motion prevailed. He then moved to recon-
init with instructions amend, that postage should not
be charged pamphlets and newspapers al offices Within
30 miles Of place Of publications which motion prevailed aud
the jo'-' resolution re-commItied
Resolutions
By 1T Prather to the expediency Of dposng OF the
CeniIaI canal. at and near Indianapolis; adopted
BY Mr. DOughery of Ekhart the expedency OF re-
all requiring property levied by ecuiion
to be spprased adopted.
BY Mt Brown Of R. that the policy OF granting divorce
should not be tolerated encouraged by this House, at the
present session.
Mr.. Wilson moved lay the resolution the table
which motion did not prevail, ayes 10, noes 10.
Mr. Wilson moved 10 refer TO judiciary committees which
did not prevail.
The resolution was then adopted.
Bills and joint Resolutions Introduced.
BY MI. Salter joint resolution against whipping in The
United States navy;
BY MI C,avcns in relation bounty Of deeeas-
ed officers musicians and pIivates n the Mexican 40
that heirs others than those mentioned in law shall inherit
lands
BY Mr.. Monison Joint resolution. in relation to the
mileage aud per diem Of members Of Congress in favor Of
/ reducing the same
BY Mr. O'NeaI joint resolution in favor engrafng in
law for territories The prOhiIon oil slavery except fo
crimei
BY Mr. Deevan, joiut resolution for mail from
StIesvie 10 Gosport, semi-weekyi
By Mr. Butler int resolution in relation to slavery ~
the District Of Columbia;
BY Mr. CamahAn Of Posey, ant resolution in relation
providing bounty lands aud pensions for the soldiers OF hs
war Of 1912;
By Mr. Butler juint resolution in relation to the adms
sion Of States into the Uniou opposing the admission Of slave
States States whose Constitutions aIe SILENT without I'M
posing restriction;
By Mr. Sater, relation constructive mileage of mem
beIs Of Congress;
Iauc to the Pacific ocean in favor Of Incorporating com
pauy said rosd-granting lands miles wide
and making San Francisco points
Which severaly read aud passed 10 second reading
On motion the House adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
| The Speaker laid before the House communication
from the State Librarian, in relation 10 repairs OF thu
State House, enclosing report from Messrs Willis
Bradley, estimating the cost OF such repalrs-for stone
work $500, for roof painting &C., 50 $780, referred
| Bills Presented.
By Mr. Spencer, incorporating the Grand Royal Arcl
By Mr.. Thorn, in relation to Hano, er College;
BY MIR. Lane, to incorporate the Danvile and Rock
vile plank road company;
BY Mr.. WINERY. for the relief Of borrowers OF public
funds from county officers;
BY Mr.. Withers, allowing holding propert,
before marriage continue the same in their own RICH
after marriage, &c, also allowing them to dispose
property, &c;
BY Mr.. May, to reduce the fees, &C., of Auditor AM
Treasurer of Steuben county;
BY Mr. Goodwin, 10 repeal the ten per cent due from
BY Mr.. Murray, in relation TO Rochester Railroa,
company;
By Mr. Harvey, in relation to taxing lnads purchases
| By Mr. Watkins, to enable of mill property
better to protect the same
BY MIR. Bird, fixing the salaries of Auditor and Treas
urer of Allen county;
BY Mr.. Robinson of Laporte, in relation interest
providing that interest not e1ceedidg ten per cent ma
be charged;
Which were severny read and passed a Cd reading
The bill to repeal the law rendering negroes &c, IN
competent to gyeIevidence taken up and on motion
of Mr.. Elder referred select committee of Messrs
Eldor, Beard and Wilson.
Bills Passed.
To compel spectators to pay road n in Randolp
county;
To extend the time Of holding Probate Court in Hen
bricks county;
Repeating act in relation TO jurisdiction of justices
the peace, in Montgomery county;
! To authorize the draining OF Peru prairie in Man
county
For the relief Of James o. and Reuben NJ Tyler;
To repeal all laws authorizing counties To subscrb
for corporation Stock Tar relates 10 Morgan county
To change the time of holding October term of Pre-
bate Court Of Martin county !; and
Bill Of The Senate for the relief OF certain turnp
companies.
Bills ON Second Reading.
Several bills of the Senate and House read 90
cond time and ordered to third reading, referred
appropriate committees.
The joint resolution, in relation to the right of wa.
by Illinois, for Great Western Railroad read
time when
Mr.. Caldwell moved to indefinitely postpone the resc
ton.
Mr., Edwards hoped the gentleman would insist o
his motion. Illinois, through mistaken policy, had n
fused the right of way for Railroad, unless should tie
inmate at some little town in that State. She had Ia
year, and previous thereto asked for grants Of land.
in favor of Withholding these grants, and the join
resolutions provided unless she would aid in the pr
gress of great National work, by granting the right
way through that State He defended the State Of Ind
from the charge of Withholding her assent to the rgl
Of way for public works. unless could fix the point
terminus, and denied that Indiana had pursued
policy.
Mr.. Chandler hoped the resolution would be pospoDe
He opposed to meddng with the internal concerns
State Illinois. like Indiana embarked in syste
Of internal improvement, and was equally unforunat