Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-02

ixaton Of both Houses and that they are ready
receive any communication he may be pleased make
and to know at what time he will make such communi-
cation. Messrs. Ross and Pratt were appointed said
committee.
Mr. Edwards remarked that resolution had been
adopted in the forenoon inviting the Rev. T. r. Ames to
open this General Assembly with prayer, but that it did
not contemplate the appointment of committee in
vite him. He therefore moved that committee OF two
be appointed for that purpose which motion prevailed
Messrs Edwards and Hosbrook were appointed on said
committee who thereafter reported that they had
waited upon Mr.. Ames and that he had sgnifod his
sent to comply with the invitation.
On motion, the Senate were invited into the Hail.
Mr.. Franklin moved that the rules of the last House
of Representatives be adopted the rules which shall
govern the House this session. and that the keeper
be authorized to procure copy oil said rules for each
member. Adopted.
On motion, the Door-keeper authorized to employ
as many assistants as he may deem necessary.
Mr.. Samuel A. Moore, member from Bartholomew,
forward oduced his credentials, and was sworn
into office.
The Senate then came into the Hall, and both Houses
were opened with PRAYER by the Rev. +. r. Ames.
message received from the Senate, informing
the House that committee consisting of Messrs Har-
din and Odel had been appointed TO wait upon the Gov
erncr in conjunction with the House committee, to in
form him that both Houses were ORGANIZED, and were
ready receive any communication ne should be pleased
to make. &c.
Mr. johnson moved to reconsider the vote by which
the keeper authorized to appoint unlmit-
cd number of assistants He desired to the number
restricted.
Mr.. Chapman explained why he had offered the rcso-
luton. He had long known the present Door-keeper
and if there was an honest man living that man
Jeptha Garrigus. He had confidence in him. and
was willing to entrust him with the responsibility.
Mr.. Johnson did not doubt the honesty of the Door
keeper yet he good reason why he should not be
restricted The vote not reconsidered.
The Speaker laid before the House communication
from the Governor, stating that W. NJ Noel his Private
Secretary authorized communicate any messages
which he might desire to make.
On motion, it ordered that when the House adj
ourns it shall adjourn to meet at O'Clock, A NJ,
morrow and that that be the regular hour of meeting
hereafter.
A resolution adopted, authorizing the Door.
keeper to with the publishers of newspapers
this city, for three copies of their several papers ior
each member.
Mr.. Gentry moved that the Door-keeper be author.
lied to act Sergeant alarms during the session.
Mr.. Patterson moved to amend, read ''that
he shall be entitled any additional compensation
for said service" Adopted
The resolution, as amended, then adopted.
Mr. Patterson moved that the reporters of the papers
of this city be allowed the privilege of seats in front oil
the Clerks desk
On motion, the resolution was amended as to
read reporters of the papers of the State" The res
olution was adopted by consent
Mr.. Ross, from the joint committee appointed to wait
upon the Governor reported that they had discharged
that duty and that the Governor will attend in this
Hall on tomorrow at o'clock, P. NJ for the purpose
of delivering his annual message.
On motion, the Hozse adjourned.