Indiana State sentinel., 1851-02-13

EXPORTED FOR THE STATE SENTINEL BY J. T. RoswoRTH
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1851.
On motion by Mr. Mercer, Senate bill relative to the
Northern Railroad Company, was taken up read three
times, and passed.
Petitions were presented by Messrs Lank, Nelson,
Hosbrook (remonstrance) Goodwin, Hubbard, Wilson,
Houghman, jackson, Brown of Shelby (remonstrance)
Patterson of Marshall, Withers, McKim, Hicks and
Bird.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr. Chapman reported back the bill give the pro-
bate Judges Of Munroe county the power TO issue and
try writs of habeus corpus and recommended its ndef
mite postponement. COncurred In.
Mr. Williamson reported bill to amend the con.
cerning free negroes, muattoes, &c. Engrossed.
Mr. Chapman reported back the bill explanatory of
the act for the relief Of widows whose husbands die in
testate without linea heirs and recommended its pas
sage. Passed.
Mr.. Bradley reported it inexpedient to change the
law the subject OF eectment by substituting respass
Concurred in.
Mr. Edwards reported it inexpedient to legslate on
the claim of Patrick Mckinley. Concurred in.
Mr. Franklin, from the majority Of the Judiciary
mtee, reported back the joint resolution authorizing
the subscription for Judge Smiths reports Of the decs
ion Of the Supreme Court and recommended its indef.
mite postponement
Mr. Bradley made minority report on the sans SUBJ
ject.
The report of the majority concurred n-ayes 7s
noes 10.
Mr. Williamson reported back the bill for the relief
of the Terre Haute and Richmond Railroad Company,
and the Indiana Central Railway Company. Passed.
Mr. Pratt reported back the bill to amend the act
Incorporating the Lake Michigan, kogansport, and
Ohio River Railroad Company. Passed.
Mr.. Patterson OF Marshall reported bill 10 levy
to build school houses in Fulton county. Passed.
Mr.. Ross reported back the bill to incorporate the
Winchester and Greenvlle Railroad Company. Passed
Mr.. Donaldson reported back the bill to amend the
act Incorporating the town of Peru in Miami county
Passed.
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Vernon Life, Trust, Trading, and Manufacturing Com
pany. Passed.
Mr. Williamson reported back the bill to extend the
Martinsvle and FRANKLIN Railroad to the Wabash and
Erie Canal. Passed.
Mr. McCleland reported bill for the relief Of the In
diana Hospital for the Insane. Passed
MIR. Benson reported bill to locate State road in
Warren and - counties.
Mr. McCary reported back the bill for the relief Of
the Central Plankroad Company. Passed.
Mr. Shook introduced joint resol 4tion suspending
the operation OF the act for the relief OF Amaza Hazen
Passed
By Mr.. Willard, to authorize the formation Of Gas
Light Company. Referred.
BY Mr. McCleland, to legalize certain roads in Clin
ton county. Passed.
BY Mr.. Hamilton, for the relief OF Hammond N Cress
Of Clay county. Passed.
By Mr.. BulIa to amend the act Incorporating the
Richmond and Boston Turnpike Company. Passed.
BY Mr. Coburn, to extend certain road therein man,
ed.
By Mr. Hicks, to incorporate the Franklin Insurance
Company. Referred
The House adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr. Dumont introduced resolution that the printer
the Convention be instructed furnish the Clerk of the
House with copy Of the debates Of the Convention for
each member and officer of the House, soon prac
ticabe. Adopted.
Mr.. Davis Of Dubois introduced resolution that
committee Of physicians members Of the House,
be appointed inquire into the charges msee against
the Superintendent of the Insane Asylum, in communi
cations in the Indiana Journal. Adopted.
Mr.. Usher, from the committee of ways and means,
reported bill apprase the value of real estate and
make the uniform throughout the State Engross
ed.
The bill confirming the sale Of the Georgia lands PEN
ding the adjournment yesterday, came up on its
second reading.
Messrs. Willard Thorn, Dumont, Franklin, and
Brown of Shelby favored the bill and Messrs Usher and
Hosbrook opposed.
The question was then taken on engrossing the BILL
and resulted--ayes 3D. noes 90.
BILLS PASSED.
For the relief Of Dempsy Linton; to incorporate the
abash and Miami Plankroad Company.
The vote on the resolution nsructne the Doorkeeper
not 20 distribute the Madison Courier to the members
was reconsdered and the resolution laid the table,
The House adjourned