Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17

dent rFsss would have its reporters here and this he
believed, would be sufficient and would much time
and expense He belived in the conclusion, that the
publication of volume of debates would be a refine
ment of human folly The idea that reference might
hereafter be made these debates for the meaning of
the Constitution ridiculous. 1t would be just as
well to look the Koran the writings of St John,
at Patmos for correct Interpretation of the instrument
to be framed
MIR. Keso of the opinion that the gentleman was
NOT serious IN his opposition TO stenographer but he
thought convenient to whip the democrats over this
officer. His principal reason, opposing stenograph-
er, was, that it would prolong the session. Now, he
believed stenographer would have reverse effect.
lie would prevent such cayenne party speeches that
made by the gentleman the present occasion. Be-
sides, the Constitution here be made; would have
come before the people, and he in favor Of letting
them know all that said in this body and he would
be in favor of having the debates published in the
papers, that at the end of the session, the people
would be well informed of what takes place here
members this floor
Mr.. Stevenson said, the Legislature had provided for
stenographer, and he believed their wishes should be
carried out
Mr.. Owen said that Convention was not a common
occurencea generation has passed away since old
Constitution adopted, and it would be well
quire into the expense of senographer that ques-
ton had been brought forward, which, he said, would
be found to amount, under fair calculation, to only
about 50 500.
Mr. Petit moved that the resolution be laid upon the
table; which motion prevailed.
Mr.. Owen then offered resolution recognizing Harry
roWler OF washington city, appointed Dy the Governor
as the Stenographer of the Convention and that he be
allowed the price allowed for reporting Con
grcsssional debates
Which resolution referred to a select committee
of seven.
Mr.. Morrison of NJ. offered resolution, that a com.
1hittee of be appointed, make arrangements
with the publishers of papers in the city, to
daily publication of the proceedings Of the Con-
vention.
Mr.. Kelso moved to amend, that the committee al
so make enquiry in relation to postage; which
cepted by Mr.. Morrison
Mr.. Sims opposed the resolution.
Mr.. Morrison Of Marion stated that he introduced the
resolution at the request of other Delegates The Leg
slature of the State, for the last twenty years, had
ken newspapers and the people, he believed were wei
satisfied with the proceeding, and he thought that there
was additional reason for this course. The peo-
pie wished to be informed of the proceedings of this bo
dy, and faithful report could be given by the pres:
of thus city, without this patronage. He believed i
would be money expended that would be very cheerully
paid by the people
Mr. Sims not opposed to distributing newspaper.
among the people; but he insisted that the Delegates
should incur the expense themselves and not the State
! Mr.. Bascom said he instructed by his constitu
ents to send them papers containing the proceedings
the Convention, and the only complaint heretofore made
was, that papers enough had not been distributed.
The discussion continued by several other gentle
memen when
Mr.. Sims moved to lay the resolution the table
which motion did not prevail.
The resolution the adopted.