Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-10-23

the convention, to committees Nos five
and seven.
The Convention adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Mr.. Balingall offered a resolution 10
the purport tha the Speaker Of the House
OF Representatives be elected by the peo.
pie of the State.
Mr.. Mcguire presented resolution to
the effect that the convention hold its
meetings at the Masonic Hall. in conse-
quence of the crowded state of the House
now occupied.
Mr. Mcguire explained his object in
presenting it. lie was not anxious 10
move:--he was willing to remain in the
Hall now occupied-but. there had been a
great deal said about removing, and he
desired to have the question set,ied at an
early day. SO that other matters which
seems to be suspended in consequence Of
this unsettled question NIGH, be disposed
of.
Mr.. Dunn observed that the COMMITTEES
heretofore appointed to proceed to Madi-
son TO see about a room in which TO hold
this convention, would not be able to re.
port until tomorrow; he would. therefore,
move that the resolution lie on the table
until tomorrow. Carried
On motion of Mr. Co!fax. Messrs.
Bddle and Ristine were added 10 the
committee on banking
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED.
by Mr. Chapman. as to the ekpediency
ol punishng public detaulters. Instead of
making them liable on official bond
By Nr. Ferry. that Governor and Lieut..
Governor shall not be eligible 10 election
I" 7. ,. Senate, during their term Of
office.
By MI Prather, resolution as to the
eNPed'ency Of providing for biennial ses.
slons of the Legislatures; adopted.
Mr. Pepper moved to take up the reso.
luton introduced by him last Friday. in
relation 10 contracting of State debt was
taken up, and. on motion of Mr. Ritchey.
il was referred 10 the committee on the
State debt;
Mr., Newman asked leave of absence
tor Beeson- of Wayne; granted.
Mr.. Hawkins offered a resolution en-.
curing INTO the propre.y Of abolishinp the
mllltary organizations except in time Of
war.
Nr. Mcguire gave notice that he should
move TO so amend the rule as 10 prevent
the Introduction OF resolutions Of the same
import on the same subject.
Mr.. Borden offered resolution fo IN
corporate INTO the constitution provision
10 protect women in rights as 10 property.
possessed previous to marriage
Mr.. Nave. resolution to inquire into
the expediency of recognizing the Su-
preme Court; adopted
Mr.. Bowers. a resolution as to the ex.
pediency OF applying all the funds now
belonging to the State for educational Dur.
poses, TO common schools.
Mr. Stevenson. in favor Of electinp
members of the Legislature by the single
district system; laid over.
By Mr.. Mlfoy, as to the expediency Of
prohibiting internal improvements by the
State. except by vote of the people, &c.
by Mr.. Mooney, requesting the present
Judges OF the Supreme Court to s,Ibm,,
Information In relation 70 the manner and
amount OF business now pending in the
Supreme court.
On motion i, was referred 10 /. selec,
committee.
Mr.. kelso moved to take up his resolu-
ton as to the adjustment of capiial
punishment by constitutional provision.
which was referred to the select commit.
tee Of seven members.
Mr.. Dick moved to take up a resolution
introduced by him on Friday. to prohibit
the establishment Of State Bank. and IN
preven, the State lending its credit in anv
manner for the purpose Of banking.
Mr. Mcguire moved to take up the re-
port Of select committee in relation to pro.
viding for the publication OF the debates
Of convention in the newspaper.-car-
ried.
After discussion, Mr. Simms moved tn
lay il on the iable-carried
The convention adjourned
WEDNESDAY MORNING, Oct Is. 1850.
Convention met
Prayer BY Rev. Mr. Steel.
The Journal Of yesterday was read.
Mr.. Beard presented memorial from
citizens styling themselves Conpreo.tion.
al Friends. praying that. in forming new
constitution. color shall not be regarded
as forming any distinction, as TO the rights
aud privileges of the citizens Of this State.
This gave rise to considerable debate.
in which Messrs. Owen. Foster. CoIfsx'
Rariden. Richie. Clark, Iof LII and
Morrison. [of MI participated.
The memorial was referred by la,e>
vote to the committee on Rights and pr;x.