Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22
LegisIative Summary.


SENATE.-Jan. IA Joint resolution asking ap-
preparation by Congress for the improvement Of Mchi
gan city harbor was laid on the tabeayes g. noes I6
discussion on the expenditures of the Constitutional
Conventions and, ALSO the merits of the negro
clusion bill occupied most OF the day.
Jan. 13.-A JOINT resolution asking of Congress an
appropriation to erect building the Governors cir
cIe the use of the United States the State and the
city of Indianapolis was defeated-ayes IS, 49,
bill passed to allow Railroad companies to receive
lands lots and other real estate on subscription for
stocks
The bill to carry the provisions of the 18th Ar-
Gle OF the constitution in relation the exclusion Of
and mulattoes, up, and after a spirited de-
BATE the motion Of Mr. Davis strike the section
to naict penalty upon negroes and muatoes for
ing into the State in violation of the constitution was
adopted by vote Of ayes %, noes 81. The bill was
then engrossed
Jan. I.-No business Of Importance was transacted
to-day.
jan ia debate ensued the bill reported from
the Judiciary committee to provide for the appointment
ola reporter of the decisions Of the Supreme Court
motion amend the bill make the reporter cleo
tive by the people. adopted.
Jan. 16-Thc bill providing for the appointment of q
Reporter of the decisions of the Supreme Court was
amended follows: The Reporter be elected by the
people the general elections until the next gen.
era election Reporter pro tenn shall be elected by the
Legislature. The bill was then cngrossed.
Mr.. Holloway introduced joint resolution to transfer
painting taken from the Cathedral in Mexico to tho
Catholic Church in this city. An animated discussion
arose, in which the Justice of the Mexican War was
fully canvassed.
Jan. IL. The vote was reconsidered by which tho
joint resolution asking Congress appropriate money
to erect building the Governors Circle in Indian
apols, defeated and the joint resolution referred to
the committee finance.
A Joint resolution asking of Congress donation Of
land in the Vncennes land district for the benefit Of
common schools in said district;
joint resolution in relation mistakes in the pur.
chase of lands in this State;
bill to extend the time Of final payment for Uriver-
sty lands &C.;
A bill authorizing Circuit Courts to charge the
names Of persons and corporations, passed.
The bill enforce the provisions of article 10 Of the
Constitution, failed for of constitutional MAORI
ty. ayes %, noes 10.
The Homestead exemption bill made tho order of
the day for the first Monday in February.
During the week various resolutions offered and,
will be found on reference to the extended reports.
HoUsE-Jan. IA bill to provide for the election
of electors of President and the Uni
ted States; and
joint resolution asking Congress for an appropra-
ton to erect an Armory at Evansville, passed.
Mr.. Manson introduced resolution for the abolition
of all laws FOR the collection Of debt; which voted
down by very large majority.
T., 4 r IL. e.
ships; and
bill to amend the 9th section Of the for the in
corporation Of the Peru and indianapolis Railroad Com
pany approved January 10, 1876 indefinitely post
poncd
Tho House concurred in report from the Judiciary
committee, that they had constitutional power to al
ter or establish State road except by general law.
Jan. IA bill authorizing Prosecuting Attorneys
to occupy grand jury Offices indefinitely
postponed.
resolution introduced for the adjournment OF
the Legislature the 23d of February, but amend
ed to read % when get through business
and agreed to-
bill for holding the Circuit Court in the 9Th judicial
district;
bill for the uniform enumeration of certain lands
in Monroe county, reserved for State Seminary; and
bill (Senae) for the relief of purchasers of school
lands, where record has been made; passed.
Jaa. l5.-The day spent in discussing the bill to
divide the State into Congressional Districts.
Jan. l7.-On motion Of Mr. Torbet, select commit
of three appointed inquire into the best
of publishing and circulating the laws.
The remainder OF the day occupied in discussing
the bill divide the State into Congressional Districts.
Numerous amendments offered all Of which were
voted down. The bill was ordered to be engrosssed for
third reading reported by the committee, by vote
OF ayes 49, noes 35.