Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-09
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

SATURDAY, Jan. 1, 1851.
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, AND REMoNsTRANoEs PRE-.
SCENTED.
By the Speaker several petitions on the subject Of
temperance, from inhabitants OF Allen and Wells coun
ties.
Also, by Messrs. Lewis, Jones, Morrow, Armstrong.
Wilson, and Pratt
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr. Bradley from the committee corporations
reported hack the bill incorporate the town of Ver
non, Jennings county. Read three times and passed
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED
BY Mr.. Essex that the Superintendent of the Asv-
luns for tue Deaf and Dumb and Blind he invited to
have exhibition of the pupils in their several instiru-
tons before the members of the House of Representa-
tives, at such time as may suit their convenience
Adopted.
By Mr. Franklin, that the committee on apportion
be instructed reduce the number OF to
forty, and Representatives to eighty.
Mr. Chapman moved to amend by inserting enquire
into the expediency Off which motion prevailed.
The resolution, as amended, was then adopted.
BY Mr. Lank, that the committee on the Judiciary be
instructed inquire into the expedency OF increasing
the salaries of President Judges. Adopted
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Franklin, to legalize the election OF commits
soner of Owen touniy.
By Mr. Brown of p, require vendors of medicines
in Pike county to obtain license.
By Mr. Lark, extend the provisions of the act for
circuit.
BY Mr. Humphreys, to amend section ono hundred,
chapter five, of the Revised Statutes of 1913.
BY Mr.. Nj Clelland to prevent imposition in patent
providing that all medicines shall be tabled
with all the ingredients.
BILLS READ THIRD TINE.
To authorize the Secretary of State to issue patent
to Daniel X. Smith of Cass county. Passed.
To repeal act in relation to county clerks far
relates to Allen county. Passed;
To repeal an act fixing the salary of the Auditor of
Owen county. Passed
To repeal act authorizing the commissioners of
Fountain county to Pike street in the town of
Rob Roy, in Fountain county. Passed.
To locate State road in the counties of Kosciusko
and Wabash. Passed
ToOpen an alley in the town Of Perrysville yermlion
county Passed
To repeal an relative TO ovcrseers of the poor so
far relates to the county of Clay. Passed.
To revive act for opening roads. far relates
Perry county. Passed.
To extend the time Of holding in the county of
Upton.
To authorize the commissioners of Morgan county
make additional allowance to the Auditor of said
county.
The Speaker laid before the House the report of the
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund. Laid the Ia
ble and two hundred copies ordered to be printed.
Also the report of the President of the State Bank
Laid the table, and two hundred copies ordered be
printed
Also, a report from the Cashier of the State Bank
Bank.
Mr.. Swihart of w. on leave, introduced a resolution
that the House elect President Judge of the sixth Judi
cia circuit Tuesday next, at two o'clock Laid
the table
Mr. Williamson introduced a resolution instructing
the judiciary committee to inquire into the expediency
of reporting law prevent the further immigration
of negroes into the State and to revise the laws in rea
ton to blacks generally.
motion to lay the resolution the table, was lost
ayes 80, 60.
The resolution was then adopted.
The Speaker announced the following committee, in
accordance with the resolution adopted yesterday,
quire The probable Of the appropriation
y deay the expenses Of the Constitutional Conven
ton:
Messrs Moore, Hutchinson, Shook, Watt of Union
Brown of Shelby, Franklin, Williamson, M'Cleand,
Pratt, and Bird
The House adjourned
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Messrs Davis of Dubois, and O'Ncal of Tippecanoe,
appeared, and were sworn into Office 10y the Speaker
Mr.. Brown of p. leave introduced the following
resolutions which was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The Hon. James X. Wlthers, late Repre-
sentative from the county OF Pike departed this life
shortly after the adjournment of the last session OF the
Legislature therefore,
Be it resoired, That this House tenders the surviving
widow and relatives their sincere coincidence IN this al
icting bereavement and testimony OF respect for
memory Of said deceased that the members and officers
of this House the usual badge of mourning for
thirty days. and that the clerk of this House be author
zed to forward copy OF these resolutions to the surv
wing widow and family.
Mr.. Edwards offered resolution that the committee
on ways and means inquire whether the oneqnarter Of
per cent scrip issued. exceeds the amount received
which was adopted.
On motion by Dir. Ross the Senate invited to
attend in the Hall of the House Installer for the pur
pose of electing Judge OF the Marion Court OF Com
mon Pleas.
The Convention then proceeded TO the election; winch
resulted as follows:
Edward Lander received, 1is
j. T. Morrison Z" ~
Blank, 8
Edward Lander having received majority OF all the
votes cast, was declared elected
The Speaker laid before the House the report OF the
Quarter Master General. Referred to the committee
on military affairs
Mr. Coburn on leave, introduced bill relative 30 the
election and appointment of coDstables.
Mr.. Dgmont, on leave, introduced Joint resolution
relative to bounty lands granted to certain officers and
soldiers to prevent the lands thus granted from falling
into the hands of spectators and sharpers-
Mr.. Hosbrook introduced bill regulating interest;
providing that shall be lawful borrow money such
rates of interest may be agreed upon between the
parties.
Mr. Chapman from the select committee to repair the
Hall &c., reported resolution that the Doorkeeper
furnish desk for the Reporters for the Journal and Sen
tne. Adopted.
Mr. Ross offered resi- zion that whea the House adj
ourn, it adjourn until zuesday morning, to give the
Doorkeepers time t. make the necessary repairs in the
Hall. Adopted.
On motion o. Mr. Humphreys, the Senate were inyi-
ted TO attend in the Hall of the House stanter for the
purpose of eecng State Librarian which resulted
follows
Nathaniel Bolton received, II
John b. Dillon, 90
Nathaniel Bolton having received majority Of all the
cast declared elected State Librarian for three
years.
The House then adjourned until Tuesday morning at
O'Clock.
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