Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-12-14
lfrom the Indiana Journal, Dec. 3. !
Constitutional Convention.

resolutions was resumed yesterday. AZ /
ses further debate. the motor 10 reconsld /
Or the vote bv which they were laid on the J
table prevailed by Ayes co. Noes 30. Mr.
Owen moved an amendment, modifying
the resolutions. a motion 10 commit the
whole matter to select committee Of one
from each Congressional District was re-
jscted-Ayes 46. Noes CO. Another mo-
ton 10 indefinitely postpone failed-iyes
s., Noes 76.
Mr.. Kelso then moved a proviso. that
the resolutions should not be considered
~ any instructions to our Senator, or
Representatives 10 oppose the moiifIca-
ton or repeal Of the Fugitive Slave law
A motion 10 lay the provlso on the table
failed-Ayes 81, Noes G3-bu' Inc pro-
viso itself was Immediately afterwards re
jected, the Ayes and Noes not being ia
ken.
A motion was then made, 50 as 10
declare our willingness 10 obey the laws.
whether approved Of or not-to rebuke
any attempts 10 resist their execution by
force or violence TO censure the State Of
Texas for her reasonable threats against
the Government during the past year.
and her daring 10 declare defiance 81 its
power even to arms--to dlsapprove Of the
conduct Of South Carolina in cxpel.ing
with obloquy and contempt an ag-n, Of
sovereign State, sent there to Try peacrahly
in her own courts the Constituiiona'tv e
her own laws, and 10 disapprove OF the
reasonable course Of the recent Nash
vile Convention. This was laid on the
tnble-Ayes 81. Nays 80.
Mr.. Holman then moved a provision
that these resolutions should not be con
sidered as any Instructions Whatever to
our Senators. Mr.. Smith Of Ripley moved
70 indefinitely postpone Pend ng its
consideration Judge Borden addressed
some questions to Mr.. Owen, when state
Of great confusion ensued; in the midst
Of which and in consequence thereof,
tho President adjourned the Convention
until this morning
The debate has been very warm md
pointed.
December J. 1850.
The debate on the Compromise re,olu-
tons was resumed yesterday After II
had continued some time. the previous
question was moved and seconded Ayes
100. Noes &c. The question first being
on Mr.. Owens modification of Mr. Rari-
den's resolutions--it prevaIled-Ayes %,
Noes 90 The resolutions, as thus mod
i6ed, passed-Ayes 30. Noes 2G-somc
OF tho remaining members declining to
vote, or leaving their seats on the ground
that the Convention had not properly a
right to occupy its time in the considera-
ton Of such resolutions. The resolu-
tiens as passed read as follows:
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United
States passed. at its last session. Sc
TieS Of acts, commonly called the com
promise measures; and
WHEREAS. certain misguided individuals
in various States Of the Union, have ex-
pressed their determination To resist
portion Of lis laws; therefore. be it
Resoired, That in the opinion Of this
Convention. the common sentiment ofthe
people Of Indiana sustains and endorses.
in their general features and intention.
the said series Of compromise measures,
- passed by Congress. and recognizes in
the success of these measures. an earnest
Of security and perpetuiiy TO our glorious
Union.
Resolved. Tha. Whatever may be the
opinions Of individuals. as TO the wisdom
or policy Of the details Of one or any OF
the acts Of Congress above referred to, il
- the duty OF oil good citizens 10 conform
60 their acquisitions; and to carry out, in
good faith. the conditions Of tina; compro-
mise on the subject Of domestic slavery.
which is cocval with the Federal Constilu-
ton.
Resolved. That a copy of this pream-
bic and resolutions be transmitted TO the
Governors of each State and Territory 9 f
the United States, and TO each Of our
Senators and Representatives III Con
grcss.
The section defining the terms Of Coun.
~ Officers, passcd-Ayes l0j. Noes IL
And the section relative to Justices Of the
Peace g ars)--Ayes rs. Noes
In the afternoon. four sections relative
TO the appointment and qualitic atoms of
County and Township Officers passed
Ayes 5. Noes none. Three other sim.
liar sections passed-Ayes IL, Noes
none.
The section prohibiting the reduction Of
Counties below 400 square miles was re-
committed (Ayes G6. Noes so on motion
OF MIR. Hull of Spencer. with instructions
to amend so as 10 provide that two Coun-
ties wishing 10 authorize new COUNTY
between them may do 50. if majority Of
the voters OF both of the old Counties
vote in favor thereof
The next section coming up on its pas
sage. NJ. Read of Monroe introduced
the following Sections III tho form Of a
motion 10 70 commit with Instructions.
Section.-The General Assembly shall
by law provide a uniform rule of assess.
mcnt and taxaton. and shall prescribe
such regulations viii secure a iu~t valu-
alton OF al! property. real and personal
excepting only such for municipal, clu.
cational, benevolent. or religious purpa.
ses, as may be specially exempted Is
law.
Section.-Monev invested in Stat, Or
United States bonds shall be taxed as
money at interest. and all other stocks
shal! be taken as personal property.
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