Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-29
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

and Eric Canal for certain information instead OF Mr..
Stanford, appears IN the proceedings Of that day1
House
Petitions, &C., presented by Messrs. Huey Foster,
Hay of Clark, Laverty, and Benin. which were appro-
priately referred.
Resolutions introduced
By Mr.. Withers, that the committee on public expen.
dtures, be requested report bill appropriatng
Sc 600 annually for the colonization Of negroes and
Mr. Benin moved to amend by increasing the amount
to SO 600; lost.
The resolution was then rejected
BY Mr. Lindsay of Howard, provide by law for the
payment of witnesses in criminal in of a
change of venue from the county treasury Of the county
from which the witnesses taken; adopted.
BY Mr. Smith OF Spencer. Tor taxing all canal lands
after 1852; adopted
BY Mr. Porter, to prescribe the manner in which mo-
ney found, the bodies OF deceased persons, shall be
loaned; adopted.
By Mr. Hay of Clark, authorizing the Doorkeeper to
furnish the Governor with copy Of every bill printed
for the of the House; adopted.
BY Mr.. BuSkrk, requesting the Auditor OF State TO
inform the House what it has cost, per annum, those
counties that assessed by county assessors, and
what it cost those that assessed by township
sors adopted.
By Mr. Donaldson. requesting the committee on ways
and means to inquire into the cxPedency OF cxcmptng
from taxation all school lands until final payment there
for; adopted.
A message was read from the Senate announcing the
passage of House BILL for holding the Circuit Court in
the 9Th Judicial District, with amendments.
Mr.. Stuart said he hoped the amendments OF the Sen
ate would be concurred in; and the House accordingly
concurred.
Also House bill for the election of Reporter for the
Supreme Court and to the speedy publication of
the Reports, with amendments.
THE amendments of the Senate provide for the eee-
ton OF Reporter by the General Assembly, to
until one can be elected at the next annual State eec
ton by the people The BILL as formerly passed the
House, authorized the Judges of the Supreme Court
appoint the Reporter.
Mr.. Holman moved to lay the bill and amendments on
the table; which agreed
Also, House bill authorizing Railroads to borrow
ney, with amendments.
Mr.. Buskirk moved refer the bill and amendments
to the Judiciary committee to inquire into its constu
tlonalIty.
Mr. Donaldson said he hoped this bill would not be
referred This bill has been before the Judiciary
mttee oil the Senate, who has so amended II as 10
lieve it Of all its constitutional objections 1t is highly
important that this bill should pass Immediately, if
to become law daring the present session.
Mr. Gibson thought the bill was Unconstitutional and
hence should he referred He stated that the bill had
been before any standing committee of tie House
for examination and for he prepared to
Tor any that had been thoroughly examined
by Of the standing committees. He would
almost be induced to suspect there something wrong
any measure that sought to be through the
House, by its friends, without being willing have it
examined by of the standing committees. He hoped
the bill would be referred.
Mr. Stuart said he was unwilling to grant to Railroad
Companies privileges he would grant to all other
citizens under like circumstances. 1t well known
that this bill was merely TO benefit the Peru and Indian
apolis Railroad and although he friend to that road
he must protest to this system of GcneralZng special
legislation in order keep within the pale Of the Con-
stituilon But he could not with what grace this
pany could ask of this Legislature special privileges
when it well known that they arc willing
to grant common privileges They claim the right to
prevent under their charter any railroad plank gra-
oil their directors, and Tor he would not grant spe
Oial privileges TO any company that not willing to
grant undoubed rights to any corporation who
may claim them.
The BILL after further debate was referred 10
the judiciary committee.
Mr.. Lewis asked and obtained leave TO introduce
Dill to define the jurisdiction and regulate the practice
IF Probate Courts Read the first time
Mr.. Stuart said he hoped some gentleman who had
loed in the affirmative would reconsideration of
he vote 10y which the House. some DAYS since, passed
resolution nsructng the judiciary committee to
1ort bill abolIshlng capital punishment. He said that
substitute for treason and murder in the first degree in
'aco of death and il somewhat embarrassed the CON-
nttee in framing a bill
Mr. Stevens said he had voted for the adoption Of the
resolution, and. at the request of his friend he would
move a reconsideration of the vote
Mr. Hudson moved to make it the special order for
Tuesday next, at two o'clock which was agreed TO-.
The Speaker laid before the House a communcat ion
rom the Secretary of State: in reply resolution Of
he House, relative to the amount Of salary he receives
which,
'ary committee with instructions.
Bills &C., on their Third Reading.
bill, of the Senate, to prohibit the making distress
W
Mr.. Holman moved lay the bill on the table, car
led.
a bill regarding the forms of deeds and mortraoes
Ind OF their Acknowledgements.
Mr.. Smith Of Marion, moved to recommit the bin to
he Judiciary committee with instructions strike ont
III after the enactng clause, and insert in lieu thereof
)ill allowing persons TO what words they may deem
proper in making deed transfer real estate; which
vas disagreed TO.
The bill, after some explanation by Mr. Owen passed
ayes So, noes To-
A bill to authorize the Auditor, Treasurer and Secre-
AIRY of State TO sell the Governors house and lot and
he personal property belonging thereto was lost-ayes
~, noes 39-ior want OF n constitutional majority.
A bill for the more uniform mode Ct doing township
business; passed-ayes ST. noes 81.
Several bills and joint resolutions read the second
imc and appropriately disposed OF, among others bill
Scnae) TO enforce the 18th Art. Of the Constitution
Mr. Torbet moved to commit this bill to the commit.
on the rights and privileges of the inhabitants of the
'ate with Instructions to strike out the second section
o the word shall 10 the sixth linc and insert the fol-
owing:
Any person who shall employ any negro or mulatto
showing that he came into the State after the adoption
II the Constitution and contrary the provisions Of
18th Art OF the same, who shall otherwise encour
ICE him to remain in the State.
Also, TO add section sections providing for an an
'uul appropriation from the State Treasury for the col
imitation OF such negroes and mulattoes in this State
nay be willing to emiqrate
Mr. Hudson moved to amend the instructions as fol-
ows:
Strike out the second section and insert the following
Any person who shall employ any negro muIatro who
not resident Of the State or Indiana on the Ist
lay OF November, 1851 otherwise encourage him to
emain in the State, shall upon presentment or Ddic
nent by the proper court, be fined in any not less
han ten dollars nor exceeding five hundred dollars.