Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26
Legislative summary.

war Of 1912, and the Mexican war-ayes 80, noes 3.
The joint resolution of the House, in favor of amend
ing the constitution Of the United States pro-
vide for the election of United States Senators by the
people Of the States was laid the tabe-ayes %.
noes s.
The balance of the day was spent in clearing the
files
Tueaday, 17ih.-The following bills were passed;
In relation the duties of the of Morgan
cOunty-ayes 81, noes l.
Legalizng the of real estate in Fountain
county for the year Is5I-ayes 81, noes 6.
Joint resolution of the House, in relation to the har
Dor at Michigan City--ayes 81, noes4
Joint resolution of the House, in relation to the sale
Of saline lands in the county of orange-ayes 80, noes
bill, of the House. for the recovery of property
moved by high water-ayes 80, noes /.
BILL Of the House, authorizing county auditors and
their Deputies administer oas and take acknowledge
ments in certain cases-ayes 80, noes ?.
The afternoon was spent in considering the general
election bill.
Wednesday, ISth-Most of the forenoon spent in
the consideration of the bill authorize and cities
of 1000 inhabitants or to issue bonds and borrow
money for improvement purposes.
The afternoon principally taken up in discussing
the joint resolution of the House, asking grant land
aid in the construction Of railroad from Lafayette
to Peoria, H., aud thence to Burlington, Iowa.
Thursday, 19h-The following bills were passed:
To authorize Plank and Turnpike roads create
sinking fund for the repair Of said roadsayes 40,
Modifying the grand jury system-ayes 81 noes II.
The bill provides that the grand jury shall consist Of
twelve jurors, the Of nine OF whom shall be
required find verdict and their jurisdiction is Inn
tied to crimes punishable by death Imprisonment in
the pententiary. 1t has passed the House without
amendment.
Bill, of the House, relative the organization of
county boards, and defining their powers and duties
ayes Al, noes l.
The bills authorize cities and towns to borrow mo.
ney and dispose of the States interest in the Madison
and Indianapolis Railroad debated at length du
ring the day.
Friday, 20fh-The following bill and joint resolu-
ton Of the House were passed:
Bill to provide for the speedy redemption of the out
standing treasury nofes-ayes Al. noes l.
Joint resolution asking appropriation of Congress
to build shin canal around the Falls of the ST. Mary's
river-ayes AZ.
The day principally spent in discussing the bill
dispose Of the SiaIe in the Madison and In
dianaPolis Railroad ASS
Saturday, 2a.-The forenoon was spent in clearing
the files, and II considering the common school BILL
The afternoon taken up in the consideration of
the bill to sell the States interest in the Madison and
Indianapolis Railroad; which was ordered to a third
reading.
HoUsE.-lMOnday,:Fe 16.-The forenoon taken
up in discussing resolution for the establishment Of
State Board of Equalization, and in clearing the files
In the afternoon the following bills were passed:
bill of the Senate divide the State into four su.
Preme Court Districts-ayes 81, noes 80.
A joint resolution Of the Senate for the protection Of
emigrnnts to oregon-ay,s 76 none.
Tuesday, IA bill regulate the vending of clocks
passed-ayes SO, noes is.
joint resolution the subject OF ship canal round
the falls of St. Marys river passed-ayes g. noes g.
Most of the forenoon spent in the consideration
Of the bill authorizing alien friends take real estate
by descent or devise There afternoon session.
| Wednesday, 1sth.-Thc forenoon occupied in
clearing the files The following bills passed:
To authorize alien friends take real by
cent or devise-ayes 81, %.
Regulating marriages-ayes 81 noes p.
| There afternoon session.
Thursday, 19th.-Alier the files were cleared the
following bills were passed:
To provide for the election of State and county off,
cers-ayes so, noes 2.
For the incorporation of Bridge Companies-ayes 81,
noes Z.
Authorizing the proof of deeds and mortgages, &C.
ayes 70 noes 2.
For the relief of Samuel H. Patterson-ayes 60, noes
49,
To egalze the election of directors of bridge compa-
MES, sc. ayes "a. noes a.
joint resolution Of the Senate asking Congress for
appropriation for erecting public building in Indi-
anapolis-ayes %, noes A.
joint resolution of the Senate on the subject of an
agricultural bureau at Washngton-aycs II, noes 2.
Friday 2o.-The day principally spent in the
consideration OF bills on the second reading The FOL.
lowing bills passed:
To repeal act relative to plank roads-ayes Y,
noes Q
Limiting the fees of the Auditor of Marshall county
ayes II, noes none.
Saturday, 2l-Most OF the day was spent in consid-
ering the free banking BILL The following bills were
passed:
To provide for the election of State Prnter--ayes 55
noes 90.
A bill of the Senate to authorize plank and turnpike
road companies create sinking fund for repairs
ayes 81, noes s.
A bill of the Senate modifying the Grand Jury sys
tem-ayes 50, noes 26.
D-Ths Newcastle Courier, to prove that we have
backed from position in relation to the Compro
mise measures quotes the following extract from lat,
number of our paper:
"The Democratic party, il in the days of JEFF
ferson Madison Jackson and Polk is still the party
he nd he is eif