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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-26
J. Y. J. WHITE.
BUTLER
T. COCHRAN.
Norman 3. White,
Gaorge B. Wright,

DEALERS in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Beverly
~ Street, Stsunton, Virginia, one door above Geo
Wright s Co.'S, Jewel-y Establishment.
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HEALER in Watches, Clocks, Jcwclry, SC, Bev-
IL erly Street, Staunton, Virginia. Watches. Clocks,
J-welr, Sc, promptly and neatly repaired aud war
rantcd.
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Gs1rss E. Prize,
a. TT SimnS1n.

nEALER in all kinds of Hardware and Cutlery, Bev
~ erly Street, Staunton, Virginia.
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PERRIN & aIpGEwAY.

Commission and Forwarding Merchants,
StauRton, Virginia.
May 7, 1851.
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DOGS IN SIBERIA.

Mans friend and companion IN almost
eyery cline is the dog, bit, in Northern 81
IBERIA. without this invaluable animal, toliye
would hardly be possible. He is harness,
ed to the light sledge, which carries no small
load, and in which during winter, the natives
travel to an incredible distance. The 81
be,ian dog looks much like awolf. He has
LONG, pointed snout, sharp, upright ears,
and a long bushy tail. Some have short
hair, others toierable thick fur. In size
they differ greatly; but dog is not thought
fit for the sledge if less than thirty inches
high, and three feet long. Their bark is not
of the most melodious character, being much
like the bowling of the wolf. They always
remain out of doors. In summer they
cool themselves by digging holes in
the frozen earth. and against the cold OF
winter they seek sheltor by burying them
selves in the snow. The rearing ofthese
dogs is an occupation requiring great skill
and Judgment. A team seldom consists OF
more than twelve dogs, of which one is
used as a leader. He must be perfectly
trained to his masters voice, and to contin-
ue on his course regardless of all temp
tatlons in the shape of game. This last
point is very important for if he turns to
pursue some chance animal, the whole pack
will follow open mouthed, to the great con-
sternation and perplexity of the bundle of
skins calling itself their master. A leader
who is like Virgil's calf, as Dryden renders
il. and been "betimes to school" is not only
proofto all seduction, but will often evlnce
wonderful tact in restraining the animal APP
petite Of his yoke-fellows. During dark
night, when binding snow storm is sweep
ing over the boundess plain, it is the intel
ligence of this leader that sees the benight-
ed wayfarer. If the animal has travelled
the path but once before, he fails not to
find the customary halting place, even burl-
ed beneath the snow. Suddenly, when the
drivers eye can perceive no signs of human
habltation upon the trackless and unbrok-
en- surface, he will halt, and by the smiling
shake of his !ail inform his mOster that he
need only fall to work with his snow shovel,
that indispensable part ofa Siberian's travel
ing equipment, to find the door ofthe hut
which offers him a comfortable lodging for
the night. In summer the dogs are no less SER
viceable than in the winter. They are then
employed to drag the canoe up against the
stream, ard here they display an equally
surprising amount Of sagacity. At word
they halt, or where an imposing rock bars
the progress on one side, they will plunge
into the water, swim across the river, and
resume their course on the opposite bank.
In fine, the dog is as necessary to the Sibe-
nan settler, as the raindeer to the Lapland-
er or the, camel to the Arabian and the
mutual attachment between him and his ca
nine friend is in proportion to their mutual
dependence on each other.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
AFTERNOON SESSION.


Mr.. Barker offered resolution to 60 into an election
of State Agent tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock which
laid on the table.
Mr. Williams offered a resolution authorizing the Door
keeper employ five assistants at S2 per day, which,
on motion, was laid on the table.
Mr.. Beach offered resolution TO authorize the Door
keeper TO employ three assistants which was adopted.
Mr. Manson offered the following resolution, which
agreed to:
ResoUed, That the House WILL the Senate concurring,
90 into an election for State Agent Thursday next,
the 4th inst, at o'clock, p. M.
Mr.. Smith, Of Marion, asked and obtained leave to in
troduce " to provide for the election Of Commits
soners revise simplify, and abridge the rules and
practice and forms Of Justice and defining their duties
&C. which read the first time
Mr.. English, from the select committee, to whom was
referred resolution about contracting for city papers,
made report, accompanied by the following resolution,
which adopted.
Resolred That the Principal Clerk be authorized and
directed 70 contract TO- the following newspapers for
the use Of the members Of this House and their constt-
uents provided the be procured the terms
hereinafter stated, viz:
Three copies each member Of the Daily State Sem
tnel at three each-hrse copies to each member,
Of the Daily State Journal three cents each-three
copies Of the Weekly Statesman, to each Of the
bars five cents eachthree copies to each member Of
the Weekly Volksbatt, at fve cents each-and three
copies Of the Locomotive at three cents each. wrap
per and postage stamp accompany each paper without
any additional charge to the State.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
INDIANA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

TUESDAY MORNING, Dec. 2, 1851.
The President laid before the Senate communication
from the Evansville Branch Bank which was laid upon
the table.
Mr.. Teegarden, from joint committee, reported that
Rev Mr. Wilson would attend at half past nine to open
the session with prayer.
Mr.. Mickle, from joint committee reported that the
Governor would deliver his annual message Immediately
after prayer by Rev. Mr.. Wilson.
Mr.. Turman offered resolution instructng the door,
keeper subscribe for copy of each of the papers
published in the city for each member and officer Of the
Senate, which was adopted-ayes 25, noes 21.
message was received from the House inviting the
Senate attend in the Hall nstanter for the purpose of
opening the session with prayer, which reciprocal
ted
The Senate then proceeded to the House, when after
an eloquent and appropriate prayer by Rev. Mr. Wilson,
the Governor proceeded read his annual message a
ter which the Senate returned to its Chamber
The President laid before the Senate communication
from the Superintendent OF Common Schools. Laid on
the table.
Also the Report of the Treasurer Of State Laid upon
the table and 800 copies ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Turman. moved that 5000 copies Of the Governors
message be printed.
Mr.. Millikin, moved to amend by striking out 5000
and inserting 2OOO. After some discussion, the whole
motion laid upon the table
On motion of Mr. Dawson, a committee Of five was
appointed to inquire what standing committees are
necessary under the Constitution.
Messrs Dawson, MeCarty, Berry, Secrest, and Hol-
loway were appointed.
Senate adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
LOUISE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

TUESDAY, Dec. ?.
The House met pursuant to adjournment.
On motion of Mr. English the reading of that portion
Of the Journals relating election Of officers,
dispensed with.
Henry Brady, of Marion county, appeared, quail
fed and took his seat
The select committee appointed to wait upon the Rev
Mr.. Wilson, reported that he would comply with the
quest OF the House.
Mr. Buskirk from the select committee appointed to
ascertain whether any additional standing committees
would be required under the Constitution reported
that additional committees would be required-one
TO be called the committee the Rghts and privileges
of the inhabitants of the State and committee 'on
the organization Of the Courts Of Justice" Also
substitute a committee Son Banks" in lieu of the COM
mIttee ''on the State Bank of Indiana"
On motion, the Senate invited to meet in the Hall
Of the House Immediately
The Senators appearing and taking their seats, after
prayer by the Rev Mr. Wilson, the Governor delivered
his annual message.
On motion of Mr.. Buskirk, the message was referred
the committee Of the whole House, and made the
der of the day for Monday
Mr.. Hanna moved to print 10 900 copies OF the Gov
ernors message for the of the members OF the House
Mr. Owen moved to add and 500 copies for the Of
the Executive, which addition accepted.
Mr.. Smith Of Marion, moved to amend by adding, end
600 copins in the German language, which agreed
to- The motion amended was then adopted.
Mr. Spencer offered resolution that the Clerk be au-
thorized to employ additional aid, which was adopted.
Mr. Graham offered resolution that the Door or-keeper
be authorized employ such additional aid as he should
require. Lost.
On motion, the House adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
AFTERNOON SESSION.
NPnnfa met

senate met.
Mi. Turman offered a resolution instructng the Door,
keeper to make arrangements with the Postmaster for
forwarding documents, papers, etc. Passed.
Mr. NIllIken offered a resolution nsructing the Door,
keeper TO contract with the publishers of the Daily Sem
tlnei Daily Journal, Locomotive and Statesman for
TWO copies oil each paper enveoped for each Senator
Oh motion oil Mr. Dunn, three copies were substituted
lor two, and the resolution passed.
The President laid before the Senate the report of the
Auditor of State. Laid the table, and five hundred
copies ordered to be printed
Also, the report of the State Librarian Laid on the
table, and two hundred and fifty copies ordered to be
printed.
On motion OF Mr.. MIlliken. the resolution for printing
five thousand copies Of the Governors Message
ken from the table.
Mr. Reid moved to amend by printing two thousand
in English, and five hundred in German and also Wash
ingtOns Address in English and German. Carried.
The resolution thea adopted
Mr. Sleeth offered resolution, that the Senate will, +,
the House concurrng, 90 into the election Of Agent OF
State, tomorrow, at o'clock Adopted.
Mr.. Eddy moved a reconsideration of the vote adopt
ing the resolution. Lost.
message was received from the House, announcing
the passage Of resolution by that body go into the
election of Agent of State on Thursday Laid the
table.
Mr. Emerson offered resolution nstructing the Door
keeper procure for each member copy Of the Rev-
sed Statutes Of 1S43 and the Local and General Laws
Of the last Legislature.
Mr. Emerson offered a resolution that committee of
three be appointed inqnire into the expense Of
rolling the Of the last General Assembly.
Adopted.
Senate adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
The Richmond and Logansport Rail Road.

Some time since published article from the Rail
Road Journal commenting the decision Of the Upton
Circuit Court in relation granting perpetual inunc
On against the LOganspor road crossing the Peru
Al the time, stated that published it item Of
news, without intending endorse the views of the Ed
ior Judicial question pending before the Supreme
Court Of Indiana. This the Logansport Journal
construes into evidence Of hostility that road.
That Editor does great injustice, when he supPoses
our views and opinions confined the limits
of the city Of Indianapolis. We have never examined
the charter Of the Peru road The rights of the
pany under that charter should be maintained and by
provisions has vested right prevent another road
from crossing the track that right should and most certain
ly will be fully sustained by the Court We have hesi
tatoh however, saying that opposed to all such
provisions 1t is unjust and anti Democratic Thelands
of private individual may be taken for the construction
Of road. and we would grant to any corporation
immnnes and privileges not enjoyed by the humblest
citizen in the State Free trade and individual rights is
our motto. No monopolies-no special exclusive
privileges Let all the roads be constructed They will
benefit the country If the stock is unproductive is
The misfortune Of the holder II is however useless
argue the question The decision Of the Supreme Court
will be final and conclusive II is too late for legsla
tive or side bar opinions to avail any thing.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
, adjourned till Monday morning.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 1851.
Pursuant to adjournment, the House met at o'clock
A. M.
The Speaker announced the following additional CON-
mittees:
On S,ramp Lands-Messrs Miller, Williams Sweet,
Mcdonald, Mars, Hicks and Crawford
On Public Printing-Messrs. Beach, Hay of Clarke:
Harrison, Beeson, Torbet, Struble and Geddes.
On Driding the State into Congressional Districts
Messrs MIDGET Holiday of Parke, Barker, Stevens,
Schoonover, Hart. Doughty, Smith Of Marion, Donald
son, Humphreys and Slower.
Petitions Presented.
BY Mr. Lewiston. from B. Dorson and fifteen others Of
Union county, asking the passage Of special act Tor the
support of widow.
By Mr.. Sweet from Jno. Thompson and eight others,
special act for the transfer OF land the owner being
insane person
By Mr. Davis of Franklin from citizens of said coun-
ty for the sale of School Lands.
Mr.. Gookins from the Judiciary Committee reported
bill to allow Masters in Chancery issue wrs OF ha-
beas corpus &c., which passed TO second reading
Mr. Buskirk from the select committee TO revise the
Standing Rules Of the House, made report, changing
somewhat the rules OF last session. accompanied by the
following resolution
Resolred, That a committee of three the part oI
the House, be appointed to act with similar committee
on the part Of the Senate revise the joint rules and
The Senate be requested to reciprocate.
The report and resolution adopted.
Mr.. Brady moved print 500 copies of said rules,
which agreed to.
Mr. Gibson offered preamble and resolution request.
ing the Supreme Court furnish the House with nfor-
nation relative to the number Of on the docket
Adopted.
Mr. Nelson offered resolution requesting the Cover
nor to report any information he may have relative to
the Swamp Lands. Adopted.
Mr. Stan6eld offered resolution reqesting the Com
mtee Roads to enquire into the expediency Of re.
porting of general nature for the government oil
Plank Roads; passed
Mr. Glazebrook offered resolution requesting the
Committee on Ways and Means report a bill for a
uniform mode of assessing property by Townships pass
ed.
MIR. Buskrk offered resolution instructng the Com
mitee Ways and Means to report bill for the elec-
ton of County Assessors passed.
Mr. English offered the following resolution, which
adopted:
Resolued, That the Com v1ittee Ways and Means
be directed to report this House early period
as convenient, a bill modifying the present revenue
system authorize the Boards doing business in the
several counties in this State in which there may be a
Railroad, Plank road Canal, tax, for coun-
y purposes any such road canal Tor upon the
capital stock Of any such road canal in proportion
to the length or value thereof, in each county in the
same other property now subject 10 taxation
Mr. Hay Of Clark. offered resolution that the COM
mlttee on Benevolent and Scientific Institutions be re-
quested to report bill to allow applicants to enter the
Lunatic Asylum; passed.
Mr.. Hanna offered resolution requesting the Commit
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
SENATE.

FRIDAY, December D.
Mr.. Miken, from the committee on rules made a
report recommending several amendments to the rules
OF the last session.
Alter some discussion and further amendments, the
report was concurred in.
Mr.. Mlkin offered resolution nstructing the CON-
mttee on finance inquire whether any amendments to
the assessment law required equalze the
ment Of property which was adopted.
message received from the House announcing
the appointment, the part OF the House. of a COM
mtee revise the joint rules for the of the
two Houses, and requesting the appointment of similar
committee the part of the Senate which recip
rocated, and Messrs. Mickle, Emerson and Dunn, ap
pointed.
Mr. Emerson introduced a resolution instructing the
Judiciary committee to inquire whether the Of Of
fee OF Circuit Judges appointed by the Governor since
the adjournment of the last General Assembly fill va
cances occurred since that time extend yond the final
adjournment of the present General Assembly; and
whether it is not incumbent upon the present General
Assembly to fill the vacancies by election.
Mr. Holloway offered resolution instructing the CON-
mitee finance to inquire into the expedency Of ap-
pointing State Board of Equalization.
Mr.. Berry introduced bill to provide for the sale of
County Seminary Lands and apparatus.
Mr.. Brugh introduced bill amend the charter of
the Fort Wayne and Southern Railroad Company
Senate adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
AFTERNOON SESSION.

i ne Mouse met
Mr., Buskirk asked and had the rules suspended to
make report from the select committee on Joint Rules
The report concurred in.
The House then went into committee of the Whole
Mr. English in tie Chair, having under consideration
the annual message Of the Governor and after some
time spent therein hs committee and reported sun
dry resolutions, referring the Governors message to
standing and select committees.
The Speaker announced the following select commit.
tees appointed under resolutions Of the House:
On Temperance-M Gum, Bryant, Lindsey of
Fayette, Helmer and Wilson.
On Fees and Salaries Of O6fcers-Messrs. McCon-
mel, McAllister, English, Stanfeld Holman, Buskirk,
Hostetter, Dice, Goudy Morris, Spencer, Major and
Smith Of Spencer.
Mr.. Miller offered for adoption the following resolu-
fion.
Resoired That the Judiciary committee be instructed
that in framing bill defining crimes and msdemeanors
and providing for the punishment thereof they provide
for dispensing with the Grand Jury and for the public
investigation of all criminal accusations.
Mr.. Gibson moved to lay the resolution the table
Mr.. Kent demanded the yeas and noes which result
ed-yeas 81 noes 45.
The House adjourned.
NOTE.-ln the report OF the proceedings Of the House
FOR Thursday, Mr.. Nelson is reported presenting
resolution relative TO the settlement OF estates agnsI
giving compensation to administrators The resolution
was that administrators to receive compensation
for their services until after the final settlement Of
estates. REPORTER.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11

mittee on the organization Of courts, to report bill
providing for the examination Of lunatics who may de-
sire admission into the asylum.
Bills on their second reading.
An authorize the clerks of circuit courts to ap
the bonds of shers and county record
ers; referred to judiciary committee.
An act to proceed against the White Water Valley
Canal Company for failing to repair build bridges
referred to Judiciary committee.
An act to extend the jurisdiction of wrts of habeas
corpus to masters in chancery referred judiciary
committee
An act to allow J. A. Messick compensation for fit
ting up Senate Chamber.
The Speaker laid before the House a communication
from the Indiana Hospital for the Insane laid the
table.
The House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9
o'clock.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


The House met
Mr. Gibson offered resolution nsructing the judi
ciary committee to report bill defining crimes and
msdemeanors and providing for the punishment there
of; adopted.
Mr. Nelson offered resolution nsructing the judi
cary committee to enquire into the expediency OF so
amending the probate law as to do away with any ad
mnistraton all where the property does not
amount to over $780, which amount shall be the proper
ty of the family, free from all debts: OF providing for
homestead exemption; of providing for the collection
OF all debts without apprasement; OF preventing claim
from swearing to their accounts and that adj
mn;strators are to receive compensation for their
services passed.
Mr. Glazebrook offered resolution requiring the
Speaker to appoint standing committee on swamp
lands; passed
Mr. Brady offered a resolution instructing the CON-
mtee on roads revise the DAD law make the
local and special laws, general; passed.
Mr.. Midget reported resolution that select COM
mttee be appointed to divide the State into Congress
sional districts; passed.
Mr. Barker offered a resolution to instruct the Judi
cary committee enquire into the expediency oil abo
ishing the present grand jury system.
Mr.. Brady moved to amend, so as to read, modify or
abolish the present grand jury system.
Mr.. Gookins offered resolution, that the Judiciary
committee be required report law appointing three
commissioners TO revise, simplify and abrdge the laws
Of the State. Laid on the table.
Mr. Slower offered a resolution nstructin2 the COM
mttee on the organization OF courts oil justice, to In
Qure into the expedency OF changing the present
system of probate courts that there shall be pro-
bat. Justice in each county, who shall be hisown clerk
the be open at all times for the settlement of
tates; passed.
Mr.. Hicks offered resolution, authorzi. the Speak
err to appoint committee Of to take charge Of
all matters pertaining public printing; adopted.
Mr. Doughty offered resolution instructng the COM
mittee on ways and inquire into the expeden
CIV of changing the interest law make 10 per
cent. lawful on contracts.
On motion, the judiciary committee, and the commit.
tees on ways and means, and the organization OF
s~~1 oxnl1x Clo
Mr. Benin offered a resolution instructing the COM
mittee ways and means to inquire into the expeden
cy of abolishing the poll tax; lost.
Mr. Smith of Marion offered resolution, nstructing
the committee on manufactures and commeIce to in
qure into the expedency Of taking geological survey
OF the State passed.
Mr.. King gave notice, that on tomorrow or some
subsequent day OF the session. he would introduce re-
solution relative to Kossuth and hoped that gen.
tleman woud be prepared to make big speech.
Mr.. Bryant offered resolution instruoting the CON-