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


read a third time when
Mr.. BRIGHT moved to re-commt the last section or.
dered be enarossed with Instructions strike the
provso which says that every bill shall contain but one
subject which shall he expressed in the title and every
provision in law, shall be void unless expressed in the
title.
Mr. NILES moved an amendment to the instructions :;
which was adopted.
The Convention refused to re-commit by vote Of
ayes 81, 66. After considerable discussion,
Mr.. BERRY moved that the vote the enerossment
Mr. BERRY moved to re-commit the section to the
committee on the legislative department, without in
structions
Mr.. READ of Clark moved to instruct the committee;
when
On notion the Convention adjourned.
FRIDAY December Ia, lS5o.--The Convention wa.
opened by prayer by the Rev Mr.. HULL
The section last under consideration, Yesterday
again taken up. with pending instructions. providing
that private local bill shall contain but subject
and that shall he expressed in the tie
Mr. NILES moved to anne md the Instructions so as to
provide that bills shall relate bat subject and
matters naturally connected herewith, which shall be
expressed in the title but bin shall be void
\ of any expression in the title
The question then taken re-cOmmitting with
out the Instructions, and decided in the affirmative
Mr.. PETIT moved that the instructions be laid upon
| the table which motion prevailed.
Mr.. KEIso moved TO re-commit with instructions to
strike all that part of the eighteenth section which
requires majority of all the members elected pass
bill joint resolution; which motion did prevail,
ayes 80, noes 81.
Mr.. HOLMAN moved to re.commit with instructions to
strike ont much of the section exempts members Of
the Legislature from civil process during the session and
for fifteen days previous thereo which motion did not
prevail.
The sections then passed, by of ayes O5 noes
20.
4 The section providing that bill when passed. shall
he presented TO the Governor for his signature If he
he shall lint mt he al rofur
with his objections, TO the House in which originated
which shall proceed to reconsider it. If aftei such
consideration, it again pass both Houses. hy ayes and
noes, by majority oil twothirds OF each House present,
it shall become law notwithstanding the Governors
objections read second time; when
Mr.. PEPPER of Crawford moved strike out the Sec
ton and insert the confined in the present Consu.
ton, which provides that bills vetoed by the Govenor
may be passed by majority OF the members elected,
stead OF twohrds present. as provided In the section
under consideration.
had been reported from the committee the executive
department, hewoud lay the section and amend
ment on the table; which motion prevailed.
Mr. MORRISON Of Marion moved TO amend by insert
ing the following section. to-xif
f Every bill and joint resolution shall be plainly
worded, avoiding as far practicable the use of tech
nca terms, in the Latin in any other than the Eng
lish language"
Mr. MoRRIsoN of Marion took upa copy of the Re-
vised Statutes and adduced number OF instances tc
show that many terms used IN laws. should
nave English words substituted in their place. He only
wished these terms TO be avoided, as far as prac
ticalle There general complaint this subject
Mr.. NILES contended that many of the words com
planned of had become by use, as much English word:
any others They frequently more concise thar
any other words that could be used. He was in favor
plain language; but did not wish entirely abolish tho
use of words and terms that calculated to make
our laws easily understood than any others thai
could be substituted in their place.
The question then taken inserting the section
and decided in the affirmative ayes no. noes 81
4 Mr.. PEPPER of Crawford then moved to amend by
adding proviso that the laws NAV he published in tho
German and French languages for the benefit of thos
who cannot read English; which adopted, ayes 81
n noes 25
n Mr.. KELso moved that the section, amended, be in
definitely postponed.
a Before the question taken, the Convention ad
jeurncd.
In the afternoon the Convention resumed the consd
Grafton OF the section in relation the discontinuancc
unnecessary Latin terms and technical phrases in
Statutes, amended-the question being indefi
n mite pos ponement of the section.
The discussion continued by Messrs. Steele, Pra
ther MClelland, Read of Monroe. Kelso and Murray
: when the question taken indefinite postpone
ment and decided in the negative, ayes 26. SO.
Mr. BARBOUR moved to amend by adding, that com
mtee of revision he appointed revise the laws of tn
State TO conform with this section of the Cons
}, tuition laid on the table
IF Mr. RITcBEY moved to reconsider the vote on III
adoption Of the amendment Of Mr.. Pepper OF Crawford
in relation publishing the laws in German and French
for the benefit of those who cannot read English.
1t After remarks from Messrs. Ritchey, Morrison c
Marioa, Walpole, Nave and Holman, the question wa
S taken dering the vote, and decided in tn
N negative. ayes 25 noes S.
IS Mr. WARTS moved to amend so that the Constituo
and Decisions Of Supreme Court should also be pull
e lished in German and French.
1t Mr. DUNN of Perry moved that the amendment be
p upon the table; carried, ayes 10, noes A.
: Mr. MORRISON of Marion moved the previous
: which being sustained, pnt. on the engrossment
the section and decided in the Affirmative ayes 1914.
If %.
Mr.. STEVENSON moved insert section that tt
Legislature shall have the power confer on the Cour
Boards the control of such subjects of local. egisls
d tive and administrative character they may deem
j. pedient which read and referred TO the commte
/. on the Legislative Department.
n The Convention then adjourned.
The Reporter of the sketches in the Sentinel in rep
to the note of Mr. Chapman, deems it only necessary
J. say that his object is to give, nearly his limits wi
n permit, synopsis of what is done by the Convention
i He is compelled omit many propositions, some
r them containing much merit, that haved been vote
down. He has served the Marion county Delegation,
u the same that he has served other Delegates
o. frequently emitting amendments that have failed III
section Mr. Chapman says omitted, substantial
ly adopted, with the exception Of provison which "
think very important Legislation, that bill
should be printed before they acted upon Mr. Mo
rs rison Of Marion has complained that reports
: laton his movements have been meagre.
voted Cor both these gentlemen and have dsposto
dctract from the merits of either Mr.. Morrison he
o. complained privately, and Mr.. Chapman publicly.
shall endeavor to treat them both in common with oht
Delegates The Sentinel is sustained by the people
the whole State, and Marion county her Delegates
should expect avors that extended to the oil
- or portions of the State.