Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1849-12-29

number of delegates the convention, in proportion to
the number of Inhabitants them than the larger
ties this he thought won be fair and equitable; BESIDES
sir delegate could represent the views of persons living
in equal extent of territory whether 1T DC closely or
thinly settled.
Mr. Holloway sd TINT it souniei strangely to hear
Senators talk about territory being resented In the
vention as though constitution only to govern ter
rtory, and bc rle Of action to govern the nha-
Dants. Sir the only and fir basis of representation
is the votes of each county gave Us representation In
proportiou to the mum east each county,
and in proportion 10 the amount of territory and
people will be satisfied not the cry OF repeat will be
heard from end OF State to the other before the
convention aaourns The people of the district which he
had the honor to represent would not 81 'T with her
hundred votes to have equal representation
in the convention with for instance, Knox county, with
only hundred votes this mode of distrc.ng
the State unfiir aud All the people of the
portion OF the State ASK far representation;
give them then, fair representations and law abid
ing people they will submit; if do not, they will
against the constitutions thus formed from beginning to
last He desired that the peculiar views of every neigh
bohood should be heard i'll that convention, and that
fair discussion might be had upon all the questions
submitted TO them for their consideration
Mr. Ellis said, he regretted that Senators should make
his Senatorial district target shoot at he did not know
why the Senator from Wayne always alluded his
county except from the fact that there free
soil abolition votes in Knox county and he thought
would be well enough to keep that question of the
conventions and thus prevent dstracting the deibera
tons of that body. Ii true that the Senatorial dis
did how the evil could be avoided the State
not be dstrced that the number of in each dis
trct will be equal He therefore Of the opinion that
the election Of delegates by Senatorial districts was the
best system the Senate could adopt.
On motion Of Mr. Ellis, the further consideration of
the bill and amendments postponed until tomorrow
at two o'clock.
Mr.. w Gods introduced resolution that the use of the
Senate Chamber shall be given Madam easier for the
purpose of lecturing the science of Phrenology;-
adopted.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
THURSDAY, Dec. %
On motion Of Mr. Wilson Mr. Edward, wa, added to The
select committee on Temperance.
On motion o; Mr Eivad', Nh. GeathOu.e was also
added
Petitions d.. PreSent-l
By Messrs Spencer Withers Cltton THE by Mr. Co
against the Temperance ncmD. presented the
session, praying they be laid the table Allen
Elder. Russell Shcpaid Weir Lank Wells (by Nj. Wells.
for part of Jack-on county TO be added To
and renaissance against the s'ne,) Robinson Of D..
Brown Of r, aud Cole; which were referred
X >porfs from Commitiees.
M Spencer reported .ck the bill amend the Revised
laws. reduce per lands sIli for TO
% per cent instead Of % pei cent which was ordered y
be eugios.ed /; also
AsalHSt the petition OF Legget Tor
CURED IL.
Mr. Brown of r. aided to the iriic,a.y committee
Mr.. ~ from the committee educ alton, reported bill
To amend the ACT 10 increase aud extend The tenr %" com
sch1ol., define the pov~On in reference TO
schools being KEEP; open. least three months
year pissed 10 a II reAdng
Nj. W,hers reported back The bill 10 the isr
ron and Pofiman turnpike company; or@e ed 10 be en-
crossed
By Ne Cne bill compel spectators pay their due
wop'r'ion Of road tax in 'anii passed TO 81 readn.
Resolutions
The House proceeded to the consideration Of the iesolu
ton. the House proceed eih day, a, o'clock,
The eraon of the orders IL he day AID bill.
from the Senate first disposed OF which adopted.
By Mr.. Wher., tina, wili, the CONCUR
ring adj urn sine die the 18th OF January motion Of
Mr Mi kie, laid on the table.
By DIR Carnahau of f., tn the expediency OF geo
logical examination of the State.
Mr. Carnahan of f. said this resolution off red in
pursuance Of the recommendation of Governor Wright
his inaugural address, The portion of which referring
thereto he read the House support of the resolution
Mr. Dougherty of opposed the resolution. and though
that private enterprise would effect the object He had
no objection t. the enqury hu, contemplated an
appropriation from the State, H. would oppose the
outset believing It the treasury should be embar-
rassed by snch survey at tins time.
The resniunn adopted.
BY Mr. Mickie, that business be introduced al
ter Monday next; not adopted.
BY Mr. Athpn. /" amend the execution law. that
property sold lder for shall be exempt
from its provisions. adopted.
Bius DC Presented
BY Mr Spencer Joint resoiurinn IN relation suits
patent rights asking law by Congress- that plaintiffs
shall be compelled give security for passed
Cd reaGing.
By Mr. Elder relative purchasing land for the deaf
and dumb asylum with view OF agricultural employ
by the pupils, providing tor the purchase of one
hundred addition To that held read twir o
and referred
BY Mr. rinbrook bill relating to the Probate Courts
Of Parkc county
BY Mr. Spencer, to incorporate Rising Sun and Yer
sailles turnpike company read twice aud referred.
by Mr. Allen, to amend the act Incorporating Asbury
University;
aud Whitley plank roads read twice and
referred
by Mr. Thomas, amend the general school law in
reference legazing certain voting
for the law; read twice and referred.
BY Mr. Butler for the relief OF Nehemiah Cheesnan
OF Wayne county ordered 10 be engrossed.
BY Mr. Elder for the speedy comp letion of the
Indiana Hospital for the Insane; providing for apro-
pration of 900 for apartment fo the turbulent
&c; read and referred the of ways
and means.
BY Mr. Stops, TO incorporate tho NDblesvlls Bridge
Company read twice and referred
By A1r Cole, 10 incorporate the Peru and Warsaw
plank road company;
! BY MIR Conway, To revive for support OF
the INDECENT blind passed to second reading.
On motion of NJ. Edwards Mr. G'eathouse excused
from serving on the Temperance committee.
MIR Edwards, on notion WAS also excused
Orders Of The Day.
a large number of bills of the Senate were read and
placed the files of the House referred
The bill of the Senate amend the charter of the In
dlanapolis aud Bellfonane Railroad company was read
twice.
Mr. Hunter moved to amend when, on motion, the
bill and amendments referred.
The bill granting patent 10 Samuel HENDERSON for
lot in indianapolis, was read three times and ssed, on
the motions of Mr. Hunter
The bill of the Senate reference IN the compeDsa
ton OF the of The Wabash and Erie canal disap
proving of greater mpensation than 1000 per annum
Tor resident aud $500 for nonresident trustees read
and passed TO 81 reading
The bill "f the Senate for the relief of Della and Syl
Concklin motions of Mr. Elder, read three
several times and passed
The bill of the Senate, to amend the act for he elie
OF Louisa Jane Cassau read 3 tunes and passed.
Tho bill al the Senate amend the
the Henry county turnpike company read ; times
aud passed.
The bill defining the duties of auditor and treasurer
Randolph mud Delaware read 81 aud Sd times aud pass
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