Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-25

the repeal Of certain school law; referred to commit
tee Common Schools
Reports from COMMITTEES.

the repeal of certain school law referred to commit
tee on Common Schools.
Reports from COMMITTEES.
Mr. Holman from the Judiciary committee to whom
was referred bill provide for the appointment
Commissioners revise, simplify, and a5ridge tho
Statute law OF the State. reported the same back Will
sundry amendments
Mr.. Holman said that the judiciary committee thought
that the commissioners should have power to only sim
Pily the mode of practice This could be done during
the present session. and if the Legislature revise
the Statute laws of the State another act can be passed
hereafter, conleTing that authority upon the Commits
sioners.
The amendments were agreed to.
Mr.. Benin, from the Judiciary committee, to whom
was referred bil for the appointment of Commission
ers to revise the statute laws of the State reported the
back to the House and recommended its indefinite
pOstp0nenent; which agreed to.
Mr.. Stuart, from the committee on Organization o
Courts Of Justice, to whom referred much of the
statute laws has reference TO the Supreme Court
ported bill for the organization of the Supreme Court,
inng their powers jurisdiction, &c. read first time
This bill provides for the election of five Supreme
Judg9s.l
Mr. King from special committee, to whom was re-
ferred bill for the Subscription and preservation OF
the public newspapers printed in this State report ed the
same back and and recommended its passage.
Mr. Smith Of Spencer, demanded the yeas and nays
on the engTOssment Of the bill
Mr. King in favor Of the passage of the bill, as
il would cost but little and would be Of great benefit to
the citizens Of the county.
MT. Snitn Oi spencer SAID he was IN iaVOr oil sup
porting county newspapers yet he thought this bill
would have the effect 10 inlure them, as many men
would get what information they desired from the files
in the recorders Offices instead OF subscribing for the
papers they should do
Mr.. Humphreys moved to indefinitely postpone the
bill; lost.
Mr.. Smith of Spencer moved to amend so as to leave
it discretionary with the recorders; lost.
Mr.. Hanna moved TO strike out the word " daily"
Agreed to-
Mr.. Behm moved to reconsider the vote Just taken
lost.
Mr.. Gibson moved to strike out the provso of the bill
carried.
The bill then ordered to be cpgrossed for third
reading.
u Judges Of the supreme coming up its order
Mr. Spencer said that the present number Of judges
Of the supreme court fixed a time when there
comparatively hHsincss before and he thought
the House should not compel the number, this
time when the business OF that court had been greatly
increased. to perform its duties
Mr.. Suit said he sufficiently advised
on this subject and be therefore moved to lay the eso-
luton the table; carried.
Resolutions Of Inquiry.
By Mr. Hudson, for the organization Of committee
probate courts; lost.
After some debate relative to the propriev Of divid-
ing the dutics deyoying the different committees,
Mr. Holman moved that Mr.. Hudson be added TO the
committee on the organization OF the courts Of justice;
carried.
BY NIr. McAlister, to amend the law in relation to
delinquent tax sales; lost
By Mr. Holiday Of Parke, to authorize the reporting
of bill in conformity to article g. section s. of the Con-
stitutiOn.
By Mr. Sumner, asking the Auditor of State to re.
port the particular items Of expense denomnated incl
dental, under the head Of expenses of agency.
BY Mr. Hays OF Clark, to revise, amend and condense
all laws IN relation TO common schools. Adopted.
BY Mr.: Stan6ed, provide annual salary Of 81 900
for each Circuit Judge 300 for each Supreme Judge:
and s. $50 for the Governor.
hlr Dobson moved to lay the resolution on the table
Agreed to-
By Mr. Gookins, to provide for the trial of eases of
impeachment Of county and township officers in Circuit
Court.
BY Mr. Humphreys, 10 appoint two members Of the
House and member Of the Senate to revise, simplify
and abrdge the laws of the State. Lost
By Mr.. Gum, for change Of the law in relation to
issuing and recording marriage licenses to confer that
duty on the county recorders. Lost
By Mr.. Beeson, to prevent any bull, boar. or ram
from running large Carried.
Mr.. Owen moved that when this House adjourn it
adourns meet at o'clock tomorrow morning. Car
ried.
Mr.. David of Franklin, offered joint resolution in
sructing Senators and requesting Representa-
tives in Congress to their influence to obtaa the
passage Of law granting land to actual settlers. Read
first time.
Mr. sauield obtained leave to introduce "A bill pro-
vdinG rules for making drafts the county
and to limit the expenses Of the counties, sc.
Mr. Buskrk obtained leave to introduce bill to
thorize the School Commissioners of Monroe county
continue in Office until the 1st of March next.
Mr. Holman offered a resolution requiring the State
Printer submit the proof sheets of all documents
the member who submits the same the House. Adop-
ted.
Mr.. Behm moved to suspend tic orders of the day.
Agreed to-
The bill to abolish the Tippecanoe Court of Common
Pleas, was read the second time.
Mr. Smith of Marion, moved to insert the word Ma
ron' after ''Tippecanoe" Agreed to.
Mr. Behm moved to suspend the rules. and the bill be
read third time now, which decided in the affirm
alive and the bill read the third time and passed
bill provide for the publication and binding of the
acts and Joint resolutions of the General Assembly
Read third time and passed.
Mr. Holman moved to reconsider the vote by which
the House added Mr. Hudson 10 the committee the
organization Of the courts Of Justice Carried
Mr.. Gibson moved to add two additional members to
the committee the organization Of the courts Of JUS
tice Carried,
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