Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19


was opened by prayer by the Rev.. Mr.. CRuMBAcKER,
a Delegate
Mr.. CHAPMAN of Marion was appointed chairman Of
the committee on accounts, IA place Of Mr. Wheeler,
absent.
The President laid before the Convention commu-
nication from the Governor, enclosing letter from
joint committee oil the Legislature Of Kentucky, APP
pointed to forward this body copy OF resolutions Of
the Kentucky Legislature in reference to the resolutions
Of this Convention relation the death of Kentuckys
distinguished son, Col RI NJ Johnson, and the high APP
probation of the pursued that melancholy
cason; which read and ordered be spread upon
the Journals and published with the Debates.
This being resolution day, resolution previously Of
fered by Mr. CRUMBAcKER that the first section Of the
first article of the present Constitution be inserted in the
new Constitution, declaring that all born free
and equal, &c., was taken up.
AS this subject had been previously acted upon Mr.
PETIT moved that the resolution be laid upon the ia
BILE which motion prevailed.
resolution, heretofore offered: providing that it is
the duty of the Legislature to provide for the deaf and
dumb the blind and insane and that natce be inserted
in the Constitution on that subject, adopted
A resolution, heretofore offered by Mr. CHAPMAN of
Marion. for section in the Constitution, providing
that embezzlement OF public funds by any public Off
GER shall be deemed felony, and shall be subject to
such punishment in the penentiary the General As
sembly shall prescribe, J" was adopted.
A resolution offered by Mr.. HENDRrcKs, providing
for section in the Constitution, that all county officers
shall continue to hold their respective Offices after the
expiration Of their several terms, provided officer
shall continue in Office after the adoption Of the new
Constitution for longer time than term of the office
under the same" taken up
Mr.. WALPoLE moved TO amend by striking out the
resolution and inserting the following:
That the present incumbents shall perform the du-
ties of their respective offices until superseded under the
authority Of the new Constitution"
Mr.. EDMoNsroN moved that the amendment be laid
upon the table which motion prevailed ayes noes 81.
Mr.. BRAcKEN opposed the resolution. Delegates
were sent here to make new Constitution, and not to
legslate men into office. He was for rubbing out and
com lie hat
just much propriey in continuing the present members
of the Legislature under the new Constitution.
Mr.. SMITH of Scott moved TO amend by adding
''said be estimated from the date OF his eIec-
ton"
Mr.. EDMoNsroS thought there was great mpropre.
ty in turning out of office who have just been elect
ed by the people. He believed would result in
necessary oil strength against the adoption OF the
new Constitution.
The discussion as continued by Mr. Walpole in op-
position. and by Messrs Keso and Mcguire favor OF
the resolution; when
Mr.. PRArHER moved the previous question; which
being sustained, taken on Mr.. SMITH of SCOTS
amendment, and decided in the negative.
The resolution, originally introduced, was then
adopted, by vote of ayes 49, noes %.
Mr.. HALL offered i resolution that the rule setting
Saturday for the introduction of resolutions be
scinded
Mr.. HovEy moved to amend by adding, and that ''no
resolution shall be offered, except by consent"
Mr.. MOWER moved that the resolution and amend
ment be laid upon the table which motion prevailed
Mr.. READ of Monroe offered resolution that a Sec
ton be reported with regard to State officers similar to
the one ordered for county officers which lies
Mr.. PEPPER of Ohio offered resolution. as TO the
expedency oil section requiring real when sold
execution to bring twohirds of its appraised value
and personal property onehalI Of its appraised value
not adopted
MIR. READ of Clark offered resolution that the fol-
lowing article be engraited in the new Constitution:
"ARrIcLE Any amendment o amendments to this
Constitution may he proposed in the Senate or House
k ia Inv two
thirds of the members elected each House aud APP
proved of by the Governor, such proposed amendment
or amendments shall he entered their journals. with
the and nays taken thereon and the Secretary
State shall published three months
before the next general elections at least newsa-
per every county in which newspaper shall be pub.
hshed and II at the Legislature afterwards chosen,
such proposed amendment or amendments shall be
agreed to by majority of the members elected TO each
House, the Secretary State shall cause the same
again TO be published in the aforesaid at least
three months previous to the general election for
representatives TO the State Legislature and such pro-
posed amendment amendments shall be submitted
the people said election; and If majority of the
qualified electors shall approve and raty such amend
ment or amendments, the shall become part OF
the Constitution. Ii more than amendment lie sub
mitted at time they shall be submitted in such manner
and FORM that the people may vcte for against each
amendment separately The Legislature shall pro-
pose amendment amendments TO the Constitution Of
tener than once in ten years.
The resolution being Imperative, lies under the
rule.
Mr.. BEEsox ofereda resolution, that the Convention
adjourn sine die on the 10Th of January.
Mr.. TAGUE moved To amend, so that no member shall
hereafter speak than five minutes and more than
once the day.
Mr.. TAYLOR moved that the resolution and amend.
ment be laid upon the table which motion did not pre-
vail ayes 60, noes so.
Mr.. RARIDEN moved that the Convention adjourn un-
til Monday next; which was withdrawn; when
Mr.. GREGG offered resolution that the Secretary
contract with William Sheets Esq, for the of the
Masonic Hail. for this Convention after the 18th inst
which was declared ont of order
Mr.. KILGoRE moved to amend Mr.. Blossoms rcsou-
ton by adding-''if il has got through with its bust
ness -
Mr.. TAYLOR moved that Mr. Beeson's resolution
and the pending amendments be indefinitely postponed
which motion prevailed.
A motion then made to take recess for dinner
which prevailed.
In the afternoon, Mr.. BAscoM offered resolution
that from and after Monday next, the Conyestisn will
meet at O'Clock IN the morning, and half past in the
afternoon.
Mr.. Foster moved to amend, Sc that the Convention
shall meet at O'Clock, A NJ and contnne in session
until half past u meet again at | O'Clock P M and
adjourn at which amendment was adopted
On motion of Mr.. PETIT the resolution, as amend
ed was laid on the table.
Mr.. SMILEY offered resolution, to the expediency
Of reporting section for the Constitution, giving
justices of the peace cognzance of all petit msdc-
meanors, and extending their jurisdiction in criminal
and civil casesdrawing live OF demarcaon between
crinnal cases Whcn the justice may be authorized To
determine and cases TO be by him recognized higher
court, subject in all (bat he may deiemne) TO
appeal adopted.
Mr.. KILGosE moved that the compromise resolutions
adopted by the Convention together with the ayes and
thereon, be appended the Constitution laid on
the table.
Mr.. WATTS fered resolution in relation TO pilots at
the falls of the Ohio not adopted.
Mr.. MILRoY offered resolution to the expediency
of a section, requiring the General Assembly 10 pass
laws empowering boards Of commissioners hear and de.
termine all contested elections Tor seats the General
Assembly, and for all county officers; and to provide