Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18

Mr.. Stanfeld, from the Judiciary Committee, to whom
referred resolution of inquiry in relation the
compensation of the Prosecuting Attorneys IN the 4th
and 9Th Judicial Districts reported that they were
titled to the same compensation allowed Prosecuting
Attorneys in the other Districts of the State to-wit
$3.50 and certain fees. Report concuned in.
Mr.. Lewiston, from the Committee on Corporations
10 whom referred resolution for the passage Of
general plank road law, reported that is nexpedent
20 legslae on that subject at this lime Report
CURED in.
Mr.. Harrison from select committee whom was
referred petition OF Commissioners Of Porter county, re-
ported bill enable the Commissioners of Porter
county 10 borrow money for certain purposes. Read
first time
On motion of Mr. StanGeld, the Committee on Cor.
porations allowed 10 employ Clerk.
MIR. Beeson offered oution instructIng the Com
mitee Banks inquire into the expedency of estab
fishing general free banking law, in accordance with
the Constitution, and report by bill or otherwise
The yeas and being demanded, resulted yeas 45,
noes 4S.
MIR. Donaldson submitted resolution, which was
adopted, nsruciing the Auditor OF State furnish the
House with the of compensation received by the
Auditors in the different counties of this state the
ture of their duties, and what in his opinion wobd be
fair compensation.
Mr.. Owen moved to take from the table the resolution
relative 10 descents.
Mr.. Wells moved to strike out the second proposition
and insert the following in IFS stead:
IL husband die testae intestae, one-thrd Of his
property real and personal shall descend his widow
subject however the debts of the husband created
before marriage; prorided that the widow may elect,
instead thereof, take against all creditors such
amount of her husbands property as together with any
property owned by herself shall not exceed the amount
which may, at the time, be exempt by law from seizure
or sale for debt
Also, strike out the fourth fifth and sixth provisions
MIR. Stanhed opposed to the amendment pro-
posed by Mr.. Wells He said if the amendments are
adopted it will leave the law relative to descens almost
in its present condition. He proceeded show the
great injustice arising under the present law OF deseenis
Mr.. Gookins said he willing agree that law
of descens should be amended Tenantry by courtesy
in cases, did great injustice, which should be
remedIed. IT, lie said, UNDER the present law,
marries widow having property, when The wife dies he
holds the entire property the exclusion OF the children
of her first husband He had objection TO the first
proposition but he thought the second proposition OBJ
Jeciionable He could not vote for the amendment nor
for the main proposition. He thought IL should 90 be-
fore the Judiciary Committee in the shape of inquiry
and allow them to their own discretion in the forma
ton of a law.
Mr. Owen spoke at some length, urging the propre-
ty of the passage of law containing the provisions of
his resolutions. His remarks will be furnished for the
press hereafter.
Mr. Mcdonald in the main in favor of the reso-
luton for which he would after il amended in
some few particulars.
Mr. Suit moved 10 postpone the further consideration
Of the resolution until tomorrow at 2oclock; agreed
to.
A message was received from the Senate announcing
the passage of joint resolution sympaihzing with the
Cuban prisoners and requesting the Administration To
use ali honorable means TO their release.
Mr. King moved reject the resolutions; lost.
After several attempts to amend the resolutions. they
read the second time and ordered to third read
ing.
Mr.. Holman offered resolution instructing the Judi
ciary committee inquire the eXpediency Of report
ing bill allowing the voters Of each county 10 elect
grand Juror from each township, TO four years;
adopted.
Mr.. Benin introduced bill TO abolish The TiPPecanoc
Court Of Common Pleas, &c; read FIRST time.
MIR. Taggcri offered a resolution nsTuctiDg the com
mittee ways and means inquire into the eXpeden
cy of amending the laws, to abolish the ten
per cent damages collected from delinquent payers
adopted
Mr. Morris offered resolution instructng the
mitree Elections inquire into the expcdency of al
lowing TO in adjoining townships TO those in
which they resides adopted.
Mr.. Holman Submitted resolution inSructin- the
committee Corporations inquire into tie expedien-
cy Of passing law making foreign insurance companies
deposit ample security those who take policies
rem such companies: adopted.
Mr.. ToTbet submitted resolution instructng the Ju-
dietary committee inquire into the cxpedepcy Of
amending the law to grant change of venue in criminal
cases that the may exercise is discretion except
in where objections TO the judge is aised adopt
cd
Hopse adourned