Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-26
Constitutional Convention.

The PREsIDExT Ieid before the Convention, CON-
munIcation from the Governor Auditor afi Treasurer
Of State in relation to Room for the Convention They
state that the Masonic Hall is the best budng in the
city for the sttngs of the Conventions but the Agent
give. He proposes fit mp the the rate of SO
per day. IL the Convention should conclude to give
that price, the would be fitted up by the 9th inst
majority Of the above officers, however, give it as
their opinion, that arrangement can be made with
the Legislature that the Convention could remain in
this Hall without desks.
After remarks from Mr.. TASSEHILL,
Mr.. MOORE offered resolution that the Convention
will continue to occupy this Hall.
Mr. GIBSON moved TO amend, by adding, ''and that
we will keep desks" He contended that there was
Just good right to keep the desks to remain in
J the Hail.
, The amendment not adopted.
MIR. GREGG moved TO strike out the resolution and
insert amendment providing that the Governor,
Treasurer and Auditor contract for the Masonic Hail.
and that il be fitted up by the 25th inst, and that the
Convention meet in that building tho 10Th inst
and continue its sessions until it gets through with its
labors.
Mr. GIBSON said. that those who wish to remain in
this room, in instances. in favor OF adjourn
ing over. He was opposed to such a movement.
MIR. Foster was in favor OF occupying the Masonic
Hall. He did not believe the Legislature would con-
sent give up this ROOM The expense was no eonsld
Grafton, in comparison with the comfort and
fence Of the members He considered it altogether out
of the question for the three bodies to continue IN ses
sion in this building, to any advantage.
| Mr. PEPPER of Ohio was in favor of occupying an
other room but he thought the price charged for the
Masonic Hall was too high He had hoped the price
would have been left to the Legislature.
I Mr.. Foley was in favor of continuing in this Hall.
He believed the Governor would be able TO make all
necessary arrangements.
/ Mr.. KILGoRE thought the price asked for the Hall
was not high. 1t would only amount, at the larth
est five hundred dollars for the balance of the
session. Two days time had already been spent the
question, expense OF twelve hundred dollars. He
\ thought it best to decide the matter at
Mr.. GREGG thought, that sufficient time and money
had already been expended, amounting to at least
twelve hundred dollars To prove his position, he
IN the West some fifteen years since, where PROPOSE
ton made to purchase thermometer, in order to
ascertain the temperature of the room. The question
was gravelv debated for two DAYS ex-
pense Of some three or four hundred dollars, when the
thermometer purchased at the cost of dollar
and ffty cents!
Mr.. GREGG then moved the previous question; which
being sustained was put on adopting his amendment,
and decided in the negative, ayes O., noes 67.
The question was then taken Mr.. Moores PROPOSE
on remain in this Hail. aud decided in the negative.
ayes 62, noes IS.
Mr.. wars moved a resolution that we will occupy
the Masonic Hall, and will deduct the expenses from
/ our per diem as members.
Mr.. OWEN said, ii nothing else would answer. the
proposition should be adopted 1t would only eight
cents day from each member; and gentleman would
refuse that sum for his individual comfort.
! MIR. CooKERLY was in favor of going to the Masonic
Hall but had voted against the resolution, because the
He thought it impossible to remain in this Hail. for it
would have be given up, whenever Joint election Of
the two Branches should take place. He then moved to
reconsider the vote the adoption of Mr.. Greggs
amendment
Mr. KELso said that twelve dollars day was not the
only expense of removing to the Hall. There would be
other expenses. The fuel stationery, &C.. would have
to be removed.
! Mr.. PETIT was in favor of going to the Masonic
Hall but in reference paying the expense out of thu
pockets Of members, he vas opposed to it, The rich
III.
Tor his part he neither willing able to doit He
in favor of liberal compensation TO all public off,
GERS. The rich legislator who would sit in State
Councils for nothing should not be trusted; and the
Jrd &c who would for nothing, Could be bribed.
Mr. SMITH OF Ripley would for going to the Hall !;
but he done with his eyes open believing the price
too high: but it could not be avoided. He did
not wish to come in conflict with the Legislature.
The discussion continued by Mr. Foster, when
the question taken reconsderng the vote, the
adoption Of Mr.. Greggs amendment, and decided in the
affirmative, ayes 70, noes 81
The resolution, amended by Mr. Gregg, was then
adopted by vote OF ayes a. noes 81.
MI BRIGHT reported back the original section in re-
aon to senatorial and representative districts, be
composed OF contiguous countless without amendment
which report was concurred in.
Mr.. BORDEN moved TO reconsider the vote
ring in the report of the committee; which motion pre-
vailed.
Mr.. CoLFAx then moved to concur in the report of
the committee with amendment, '.strking the
provso which prohibits counties from being divided for
representative purposes, and insert provso that
ties with population equal to thirds OF repre-
sentative ratio shall be entitled representative; and
provided further, that the Legislature may by general
law provide for the election Of representatives by sim
gle Districts in counties entitled 10 than repre-
sentative"
Mr.. BERRY called for division of the question; and
the question then taken concurrng in the report
oil the committee, cutting oil Mr.. Coliax IS amendment
and decided in the affirmative ayes 67, noes SO.
The question then taken the engrossment of
the sccton and decided in the affirmative, ayes 3d.
So.
Mr.. BRIGHT from the committee on the Legislative
department. reported against the exEcdency of prohb-
ting the Legislature from passing any law for the pur-
pose of uniting consolidating companies Incorporated
prior the adoption of the new Constitution; which
was laid on the table.
Mr.. EDMoNsToS, from the committee on the Legisa.
tive Department reported against the expedency of in
sertlng any provision in the Constitution the subject
OF licenses TO vend spiruous liquors; which was con.
curred in.
Mr.. BRYANT from majority of select committee,
reported section on the above subject; which was laid
on the table.
Mr.. PEPPER Of Crawford offered resolution, o
amend the rules so that thirty members shall berequi
rcd to call the ayes and noes.
Mr.. HESDRIoKs moved to strike ''thrty' and in
sert twenty
Mr.. BAscoM moved that the amendment be laid upon
the table; not carried, ayes 49, "a.
Mr.. STEVENSON moved that the resolution and amend
ment be laid upon the table.
Mr.. RITcHEY moved that the resolution and amend
ment be indefinitely postponed.
Before the question was taken, the Convention ad
journed.
Grafton OF the resolution to amend the rules requiring
thirty members call the ayes and noesthc pending
question being indefinite postponement of the
solution. and pending amendment
After remarks from Mr.. Smith of Ripley in favor.
and MIR. Steele in opposition TO the resolution,
Mr.. MILRoY moved the previous question; which be-
ing sustained, was put the amendment striking out
thi ~" and Inserting twenty" and decided in the az
firmtitiye, ayes &C. noes 80,