Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18
SENATE.
MONDAY MORNING, Dec. 10, 1851
Senate met.
Petitions, &c. Presented.


MONDAY MORNING, Dee 10, 1851.
Petitions, sc. Presented.
/ By Mr. Athon. from citizens Of Clark county praying
change in the time Of holding the Circuit Court that
county. Referred to select committee of Messrs Cra-
vens, Emerson Winstandley, Stafford. and Miller.
/ 4 message was received from the House announcing
the of that body in the resolution of the Sc.
nate to 90 into the immediate revision Of the laws.
Resolutions Introduced
Mr. Eddy offered the following resolution, which was
adopted:
Resolred, That the Auditor Of State be requested to
communicate to the Senate
LIST. The number of acres of Swamp lands in each of
the several counties of this State obtained by grant from
the United States under the act, ent tied = An
able the State Of Arkansas and other States reclaim
Swami lands within THEN limits" approved September
2S, 1850.
and other persons Cor surveys OF said lands by each of
the several boards dong county business in which said
lands situated.
81. The amount Of moneys deposited in the several
land Offices of the United States in this State for said
lands, and the number Of covered by the appca
tions accompanying the said deposit Of moneys.
By Mr. Miller, instructng the committee roads to
revise the present road laws and introduce general
road law for the government of all public highways
well private roads laid out and established by public
authority Adopted
By Mr. Allen, calling upon the Auditor Of State for
Of the expenses of the office of Agent of State
audited IN favor OF the present incumbent, paid to the
3lst Of Oct. 1851.
Bv Mr. Reid instructing the committee on elections
examine the present election laws and report bill
for the government of State, county and township cleo
tons, conformity with the requirements of the present
Constitution. Adopted
On motion of Mr. Secrest, the resolution offered by
him few days since, 20 reorganize tue standing
mitees of the Senate that committee shall consist
of more than five members, was taken from the table.
Mr.. Seerest urged upon the Senate the necessity of
reorganization from the fact that present consti-
uted the committees were so large as TO interfere with
sion, equal or larger number unable 10 get quo
Business thus delayed and he did not
how the Senators could perform the necessary duties of
legislation, the committees at present. organized.
Mr.. AthOn moved TO strike out the resolution from the
resolving clause and insert substitute providing that
three members of each committee may be quorum.
Mr.. Cravens was opposed to the proposed reorgaui-
cation, and to the amendment offered by Mr.. Athon.
Senators who were than committee could
have arrangements made by which the meetings of these
committees could be called at different hours that no
difficulty need be experienced in that respect
Mr.. Eddy concnrred with Mr. Cravens.
Mr. Spann moved to lay the resolution and amendment
on the table
Mr. Niback called fer division of the question
The amendment then laid on the table.
The question then taken on laying the resolution
on the table Carried.
Mr. Dougherty introduced joint resolution instruct
inc Senators and Representatives in Congress pro-
cure the enactment of law restricting the right of en-
try of the public lands settlers, and to them in small
quantities but free Of all costs and charges, the
mere cost oil surveying ana patching lLS S1AiS'
Bills Introduced.
BY Mr.. Slack, bin providing for the election Of town.
ship officers in the civil townships in the several eoun
ties in this State describing the mode of doing township
business, and tue duties OF the township officers thereof
with OF the duties of county auditors and treasu
rers.
Bills on their Third Reading.
Joint resolution in favor and behalf of Cuban pr
condemned by Spanish authority, and confined in
the dungeons in Spain.
Mr. NibIack moved to rceommit the resolution to the
committee on federal relations with instructions to amend
by adding and to sustain the President IN all reason
able efforts to obtain their reease; and also TO add
section directing the Governor TO forward copy 10 each
of our Senators and Representatives.
Mr.. Nblaek urged the adoption of this motion, be-
he hoagt the proposed amendment expressed the
sentiments of a majority of the Senate.
Mr.. Secrest moved to lay the motion the table.
Mr. Safer thought that Mr.. Secrest sought to sli1e
discussion. He protested against such MOTORS.
Mr. Sccrest said his intention bring the Senate
TO the final VOTE and upon that any amount OF discussion
could be had.
The question was then taken on laying on the table
the motion recommit with instructions. Carried
Ayes %, noes 49,
The question then being on the passage Of the joint
resolution, it decided in the afirmaiive-Ayes al
noes ].
On motion Of Mr.. Secrest, the words " in the dun
geons struck out of the title to read ''con
fined in SPAIN"
bill for the government OF the Indiana Hospital for
the Insane and for the of the Insane Of Indiana.
Mr.. Dunn thought there two imperlec- !
tons in the bill. One of these allowing mileage for
the % usually travelled route" This wrong. IL is
usual adays for persons 10 travel four five times
the distance by direct in order have the benefit
of easy and cheap travel. We should permit this,
and also pay ar extended compensation Another i'm,
perfection the parte method Of deciding OF
insanity. A accused of crime light up the plea
Of insanity and upon The examna ton provided for in the
bill, put on the air and appearance of insanity and he
sent to The Hospital, and thus escape the punishment
due TO his offences
After remarks by various Senator's in relation to
the provisions of the bill,
On motion Of Mr. Athon. the vote engrossing the
bill reconsidered. and the bill recommted the
committee on benevolent institutions.
A bill to allow county assessors further time to file
their official bonds and take the oath Of Office.
On motion Of Mr.. Spahn, the bin was amended, by !
unanimous consent so TO extend the time until the
10Th Of January next instead of the 6rst, provided
in the bill.
On motion Of Mr Emerson, the provision requiring
the publication Of the act in the Journal Sentinel, and
Statesman, struck out.