Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-01-03

Mr.. Day moved reconsider the vote taken on laying
the amendment introduced by Mr. Hardin the table.
Mr.. Montgomery said he hoped the vote would be
considered; but just and fair that every county should
be represented the small counties ought have larger
number OF delegates in the convention in proportion to
the number of inhabitants in them, than the larger
tes this he thought would be fair and equiabe besides,
sir delegate could represent the views of persons living
in an equal extent Of territory whether it be closely
thiny settled
On motion of Mr.. Ellis, the further consideration of
the bill and amendments postponed until tomorrow
at two o'clock.
Mr. Woods introduced resolution that the use of the
Senate Chamber shall be given Madam easier for the
purpose Of ecturing the science of Phrenology;-
adopted
On motion, the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
THURSDAY, Dec. 2S
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson, Mr. Eiwafd added the
selec, committee o Temperance.
On motion Of Mr. Edwards, M. Greathou.e was also
added.
Petitions dc Presented
By Messs. Spencer Wthers Cotton 1.-THE one by Mr.. Co..
ton against The temperance memo,i. presented at The
sent session, praying they he laid the tablet Allen,
Elder, Russell, Shepard Weir Lank Wells (by Mr. Wells
for part of Jackon rounty TO be added to Lawrence.
and remonsiIance against the same,) Robinson of D.,
Brown Of R, aod Coles which were iefened.
Reports from Committees.
Mr. Spencer rspoed back the bill amend the Revised
laws to reduce the per cent lands sold for
20 cent instead Of 90 cent which ordered TO
be engrossed also,
Against petition of George Legget for divorce;
Cured in
Mr. Brown Of r. added the judiciary committee.
Mr. May. from the committee educ alton, reported bill
o amend the act to increase and extend the benefit Of
schools. define The provision in reference to
schools being kept open at least three months in each
year /; passed to I'd reading
Mr. Withers reported back the bill to incorporate the Hat
rison and Poman turnpike company; ordered to be
crossed.
proportion Of road tax in Miami passed TO Cd reading.
Resolutions
The House proceeded to the consideration Of the resolu
tion that the House proceed earh day, at o'clock,
to the confederation Of the odes e the day. AID that bills
from the Senate first di.posed of; adopted.
BY Mr. Withers, that the n will the Senate
ring adjourn sine de on the 18th of January motion of
Mr.. Mirke, laid on The table.
BY Mr. Carnahan Of f., the expedency Of geo.
logical Examination Of the State
Mr. CernahaB of F. said, this resolution offered in
pursuance Of the recommendation Of Governor Wright,
his inaugural address, portion of which referring
thereto he read 10 the House in support Of the resolution
Mr. Doughery of B opposed the resoluon aud thought
that private enterprise would effect the object He bad
no objection to the enquiry; but as il contemplated
appropriation from the State, he would oppose il the
outset believing that the treasury should be embar
rassed by such survey at this time.
| The resolution not adopted.
BY Mr Mickie, that business be introduced at
ter Mondey next; not adopted.
BY Mr. Athon, to amend the execution law, that
property sold under execution for shall be exempt
from IFS provisions: adopted
Bills DC Presented
BY Mr.. Spencer Joint resoiuon in relation suits
patent rights asking law by Congress- that plaintiffs
shall be compelled to give security for costs passed to
I'd reading.
and dumb asy um, with view Of agricultural employ
by the pupils providing for purchase of one
hundred in addition to that heidi read twice
BY Mr.. Tin,rook bill relating the Probate Courts
Of Parkc county.
BY Mr. Spencer, to incorporate Rising Sun and yer-
sailles turnpike company; read twice and referred
BY MIR Allen, to amend the act Incorporating Asbuy
University;
BY Mr. Cotton to enable the inhabitants of Huntington
and Whitley to construct plank roads, read twice and
! BY MIR Thomas, amend the general school law, in
reference to egazing certain counties not voting
for the law; read twice and referred.
BY Mr. Butlsr, for the relief of Nehemiah Cheesman
Of Wayne county ordered to be engrossed.
by MIR Elder, for the more speedy completion of the
Indiana Hospital for the insane; providing for aPpro
priaon OF $l3O0O for apartment fot the turbulent,
&c; read twice and referred to the committee Of ways
and means.
BY Mr. Stoops, to incorporate the Noblesville Bridge
Company; read twice and referred
BY Mr. Cole, TO incorporate the Peru and Warsaw
| plank road company;
BY Mr. Conaway, to revive an for the support of
the INDECENT blind passed to a second reading.
On motion of NJ. Edwards, Mr.. Greathouse excused
from serving on the temperance committee.
Mr. Edwards, on motion, sSas also excused.
Orders of the Day.
large number of bills Of the Senate were read and
placed on the files of the House referred.
The bill of the Senate amend the charter of the In
dianapolis aud Bellfontane Railroad company read
/ twice.
Mr.. Hunter moved amend when, notion the
bill and amendments referred.
The bill granting patent Samuel HENDERSON for a
lot in Indianapolis read three times aud issed
the motions of Mr. Hunter
The bill of the Senate in reference the compensa-
ton Of the of the Wabash aud Erie canal dsnp
proving of compensation than $1,000 per
ior resident and $500 fr trustees read
and passed to Cd reading.
The bill of the Senate for the relief of Della and Syi
several times aud passed.
The bill Of the Senate, amend the for the relief
of Louisa Jane Cassatt read 3 times and passed.
The bill Of the Senate TO amend the act TO incorporate
the Henry county turnpike company was read timos
and passed.
The bill defining the duties auditor and treasurer Of
Randolph and Delaware read I'd and Sd times and pass
ed-providing for report of amount of fees &c.
The bill of the Senate, amend the charter o! the
Shebyville and Rusville Railroad company read
second time, and, motion Of Mr. Rush amendment
was adopted, authorizing the company to sell lease
said road for n term of years.
On motion, the House adjourned.
ArrEnNoos SESSION.
The House resumed the consideration Of the orders of the
day.
The bill to extend the time Of holding tn. Circuit Court
Tor Henry county. was read second and th'd times and
The bill Tor the relief Of Betsy Ann Simpson. read
f second and third times and passed; also.
The bill TO incorporate Old School Presbyterian Church
OF Durlspsville; also,
For he relief Of Anthony +. wager, also.
resolution soidles oil the
with G. eat Britain also,
The bill amend the to change the time OF holding
! the Probate Court in Franklin county also.
To locate State Martin Orange and Crawford
also,
To !egaize the acts OF County Commissioners Of ST. Jo
seph Marshall aud Fulton in assessing road taxes aio
To change the OF Emanuel Pidcock; also,
For the relief OF CahaIne Smell aud Dorothy Diper
also,
To authoii ybsepk A. Williams and John Morgan
erect mill dam at Buffon, the Wabash
river.