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

Mr.. SHERRoD moved to re-commt, with institutions
amend, so exclude the keepers of Faro Banks,
and A Tables, or persons permitting any
gambling their premises, from seats in the Legisla
ture
Mr.. MATHER moved that the whole matter be laid
upon the table which motion prevailed ayes 65 3D.
The section that laws shall be published in the coun-
ties before taking effect except in OF emergency
to be declared in the preamble body of the law,
read third time, and passed
Mr.. GRAHAM Of Warrick moved to re-commit the
section that subject, with instructions to amend so
that member of the Legislature shall be eligible
any other office during the time for which he shall have
been elected; which motion did not prevail, ayes az,
rs.
The section the same as in the old Constitutions then
passed. The Convention adjourned.
FRIDAY December 20, f850-The Convention was
opened by prayer By the Rev. Mr. Badger, Delegate
The section providing that Senatorial and Representa-
tive Districts shall be composed of contiguous couhes
and that county for Representative purposes shall be
divided read a third time.
Mr. STEVENSON moved to recommit with Instructions
to strike out the words-'no county for Representative
purposes shall ever be divided"
Mr. STEVENSON had hoped to have procured Prohib
tory clause; but that out OF the question: I'M
der vote of the Convention. He hoped however, that
it would be left open question
Mr. BORDEN took the same ground The small coun-
ties would be much better satisfied with this
The present Constitution should be altered, in this
particular.
Mr. BRIGHT said, in defence of the Committee that
the subject brought before it, resolution of the
gentleman from Putnam (Alr. Stevenson,) who wished
a decision on this question Besides the counties
not large, but representative, residing county
might well understand its interests.
Mr.. WALPoLE said, his opposition to corporations in
duced him favor a reference. The Delegates on this
floor showed the necessity Of the provision contended
for He then enumerated the counties Of Jefferson, Tip
pecanoe Marion Vgo and others that had representa-
tives on this floor exclusively from the cities He
thought it should at least be left open question.
Mr.. CooKERLY spoke for Vigo He lived in the coun-
try and represented the agricultural interest He
in favor of its being left open question
Mr.. MAGUIRE took the same view OF the question.
The question taken recommtting with in
sructions and decided in the affirmative, ayes 81 noes
81
Mr.. DUNK of Perry offered additional instructions, as
follows:
"Add to the section that any county, having two.
thirds of representative ratio shall be entitled to rep
resentative;'
Mr. PETIT said, it was too late in the day to think
of such proposition as this. II was basis Of repre-.
sentaton that ahsurd-a basis of Of ground
instead Of voters The pcoplo of he State should be
represented that every in the State should have
voice IN our laws. He in favor OF single Districts,
and was reoced that the subject had been referred back
Tor amendment.
Mr. BAscoM said, that in Distrcting the State, the
small counties in being added together for representative
purposes would always be the losers unless some pro-
vision like the present, adopted He represented
two countless and represented voters than many
this floor from the large counties. He tired of
ing many representatives taken from the cities.
Mr.. EDMoNsToN said the counties rapidly populating
would be much lost sight Of if this provision is not
adopted. The small counties cannot have justice done
them under any other principle
Mr.. HovEY moved to amend the instructions, so that
a county having two-thirds of senatorial ratio shall be
entitled TO a senator.
Mr. RITCPEY opposed reference, and hoped the
recommitting, would he rcconsidcred
Mr.. BARBogR said, the instructions would give
county representative having fifteen hundred voters
but county having three thousand could have more
Mr.. DoBsoN asked whether there would be a greater
proprety in refusing than representative to
county with three thousand than refusing any represen
tative at ALL to the county with fifteen hundred.
Mr. MAGUIRE contended, that in apportioning the
State the counties approaching representative ratio
would always he favored, and he would always
that principle; but he was opposed to the imperative
clause
Mr.. NEWMAN opposed the Instructions, and entered
into calculation show its bearings in the large
ties.
The question taken Mr.. Hovey's amendment,
and decided in the negative.
Mr. BERRY moved to amend the instructions, so that
any county having than representative and
excess OF two-thirds of ratio for representative over
such number shall have member for such excess.
Mr.. WATTS moved that the instructions and pending
amendment he laid on the table; when
Mr.. BORDEN called for division of the question;
when
The question was taken on laying Mr. Berry's amend
the table and decided in the affirmative, ayes
20, noes So
The question was then taken on laying the nstruc-
lions oil Mr. Dunn OF Perry the table, and decided
the negative, ayes go, noes SO.
Mr.. DUNN of Jefferson warned gentlemen, that if the
provision be adopted embraced in the instructions the
Constitution would be rejected He had given liberal
for the coun9s but might retrace his steps.
Mr. GRAHAM of w, was sorry to hear the sentiment
just advanced He dislked very much to gentlemen
holding rod the Convention induce Delegates
TO swcrvc from their sworn duty. 1t South Caro-
lima doctrine that should be advocated this floor
After remarks from Mr.. WALPoLE, Mr.. CoLFAx
moved the previous question; which being sustained.
was put on recommittng with the instructions offered
by Mr. Dunn OF Perry and decided In the negative,
ayes 63. noes 65.
Mr. FRIsRIE then moved to amend the instructions. so
that any county having threeiourhs OF representative
ratio shall be entitled to representative; which amend
ment not adopted ayes 81. noes 90.
The section providing that the compensation of
bers of the Legislature shall be fixed by law, &c. was
read second time; when
Mr.. HALL moved to amend, that after the first
eight weeks excepting the first session after the adop
ton of the Constitution the members of the Leg
slature shall receive only dollar and fifty per
dav.
Mr.. poBsox moved to amend so that after the year
1870, the Legislature may extend the time; which
accepted.
Mr.. sHEnRop moved that the amendment be laid up
the table; carried. ayes Ga, noes 81.
Mr.. READ OF Clak moved to amend so that the CON-
pensaon Of members for the first 60 DAYS shall not
coed three dollars day. and 81 so day for the bal
ance OF the session, &c.
OBEY moved 10 dnlcnu the dHlcHuucnl 50 that III
shall apply to the members of this Convention
Before the question was taken, the Convention adj
iourned.
In the afternoon. Mr.. BAscoM moved that Mr.. Foeys
amendment be laid upon the table; carried.
Mr.. FOSTER moved that the word "sixty" be stricken
out, ard the word forty two" inserted laid the ia
BILE.
Mr.. KrLGoRE moved that Mr.. Reads amendment be
laid upon the table not carried, ayes AZ, noes g.
Mr. HOLMAN moved to ameud that reduction of
wages shall not take place sessions that revise the
laws not adopted.
The question then taken the adoption of Mr..
Reads amendment and decided in the affirmative ayes