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


for where the paid in kind, was indefinitely
postponed by vote of % ayes 10 20 noes.
On the 18th, Mr.. Reid from the committee on const
utonal questions made report, which was concurres
in, that the General Assembly has no power to amend
by special act any private charter corporations but
that the Legislature has the power TO modify or repeal
all municipal inco poratons and that the same may be
amended by special law to modify or make the
charter Of the municipality then under amendment, con-
form the Constitution but extend its powers
enlarge its privileges.
On the Goth, Mr.. Loea from the judiciary committee,
reported that it is nexpedient to egslae upon the SUBJ
ect of changing the apportionment for the next i've
years, which was concurred in.
Mr.. Dunn also reported it incxpedent allow high
rate Of interest than six per cent money loaned by
others than banks other incorporated companies and
the Senate concurred
On the 23d, Mr.. Emerson, from the committee on
pleading and practice reported that legislation on the
subject Of the abolition of capital punishment is
essary and incxpcdient; which concurred in.
On the 9th, Mr. MlIiken introduced resolution in.
sructing the committee finance to bring in bill to
make appropriation of 900 for colonization
purposes. As there barely quorum Of the Sena-
present. the suggestion of Mr. Mickle, the
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brought mp again when the Senate should be full in
der TO have full expression by senator's on the sub
ject as possible.
On Monday morning the 10Th, the Senate met, but as
there but fifteen senators present an adjournment
was moved till the next morning
HousE.The following bills and joint resolutions have
passed this body during the present session:
A bill to allow the Masonic Fraternity to erect and
maintain a monument the battle ground of Tippcca-
noe.
This bill when it returned from the Senate was
50 amended, that it referred to the committee on
the Judiciary who reported bill authorizing the enclos-
ure of said ground.
bill authorizing Clerks of circuit and Masters
in Chancery 10 issue wrts of Habeas corpus grant in.
functions, &c.
bill fixing the time for county Treasurcrs to make
settlement with comfy and State Auditors and allow
them make deposits under the direction of the Treas.
nrer Of State.
bill for tho election of a Reporter, for the speedy
publication of the decisions Of the Supreme Court and
! fixing the compensation of the Reporter.
! bill providing for the examination and admission Of
insane persons into the Lunatic Asylum.
bill to provide remedy against the illegal rcduc-
ton of real estate.
bill for printing and publishing the acts and joint
resolutions of the General Assembly.
bill to amend the 1lth 18th and 18th sections Of an
act to amend act &c. incorporate the city of Fort
Wayne.
bill regulating visiting the Insane Asylum Of Indi.
ana.
bill authorizing county commissioners 10 approve
the bonds of SherIs coroners and recorders.
bill TO abolish the Tippecanoe and Marion county
courts Of Common Pleas
! This bill returned from the Senate amended and
referred by the House the committee the Ju-
dietary.
bill to provide for the appointment Of three Com
missoners to revise and simplify the code Of practice
I This bill back from the Senate amended and the
House refused concur after Intellectual attempts
to obtain agreement between the two Houses a com.
mittee of conference appointed
bill authorizing railroad companies to borrow money
and secure payment by mortgage
A bin authorizing The Governor TO employ Clerk TO
make out maps of Swamp Lands &c.
bill (Senatc) giving Assessors longer time to file
their official bonds, and take the oath Of office
bill to amend the 10th and 18th sections of the as
sessment law of 1851.
bill prescribing the times for holding the Circuit
Court in the ID Judicial District
joint resolution expressing sympathy for the Hun
garan PATRIOTS and inviting Louis Kossuh to visit In
dianapolis
joint resolution TO go into revision of the laws SC
far is necessary to make them conform to the new
Constitution.
joint resolution sympathizing with the Cuban pris
oners, and requesting the general government all
honorable means TO secure their release.
A joint resolution instructing our Senators and re-
questing Representatives their exertions in
procuring the passage Of law granting land actual
settlers.
joint resolution asking the general government tc
correct mistakes made in the sale Of certain lands in this
State.
The following bills have been read the first and second
times and either ordered be engrossed for third
reading, referred to appropriate committees.
bill for having bound and sent to county Clerks cop
les OF the acts of the General Assembly
bill to limit the number Of grand jurors six, and
the selection be made from the Justices OF the Peace
OF the county.
bill to compute interest annually notes, &C., pay
able to Executors Administrators and Guardians
bill to exempt property from sale in certain cases
bill for the more uniform mode Of doing township
business.
bill to authorize railroad companies change State
and county roads, and to pay damages certain
bill to authorize the Commissioners of Porter coun
ty to borrow money for certain purposes.
A bill authorizing county Recorders to make out a
complete and general index for deeds and mortgages and
TO seals.
bill for the organization of the Supreme Court de.
fning their powers, jurisdiction sc.
bill providing rules for making drafts on county