Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23

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ed the Throne Of Divine Grace--asking
the blessings Of the Supreme Ruler Of the
Universe upon the acts OF the Senate
upon the people OF the state, aud upon all
in authority under It's government
RESOLUTIONS.
"A message from the House, requesting
the concurrence OF the Senate, asked that
the Senate attend in the Hall Of the House
at l-2 O'Clock, to procede to count the
vote for Governor, &c.
The apportionment bill, introduced by
Cravens on Friday, was read third time.
Harrington moved TO have II recommit-
tod to the select committee, with instruc-
tons, which no offered. Several other
Senators offered instructions, as asked
them to be referred to the committee.
Murray asked for division Of the
question.
The Chair and several Senators differed
as to recommitting tho bill without in
structlons.
Some discussion ensued on the decision
Of the Chair that the bill could be COM
mitted without any instructions, aud that
the instructions must be given the COM
miltec after the action TO rccommit
Slater, Of Dearborn, moved 10 take q
direct vote on the bill.
Murray defended the bill against char
gcs Of unfairness, and explained its basis
OF apportionment.
Brown, of Shelby, thought il was un-
necessary to pas so important bill ut
this stage Of tue session. Tho whole
proceeding was without precedent. lie
would vote against the bill, for he had
not had time to investigate its merits.
Hefrcn spoke against tho bill. lie did
not think tia fair apportlonmcnt. especial
ly In its Senatorial dirtricts.
Wallace was IN favor Of sustaining the
Constitution. The bill was based upon
tho returns Of the Presidential election
and not upon an enumeration Of the
white male inhabitants OF the State, AZ
tho Constitution requires. Although !,
gave Montgomery county one moro rep
rescntative than she had under the pres
cnt law, yet he would vote againstit.
Murray contrasted the bill with tho
present apportionment law, and thought
that complaint camo with an III grac,
from tho purity that made tho present ap
portionment law, which was continued Il
existence By the proclamation Of Gov
Wright.
Weir moved that tho motion TO recon-
nit with oil the instructions to the com
mittee. be laid on tho table. Il was done
by 26 ayes to % nays.
Harrington moved to lay the bill upoI
the table. Lost-Aycs 20; Nays 20.
Cooling moved to postpone furthc
action on the bill until next Monday a
| 2 o'clock. Not postponed-Ayes %
Nays 25.
Bearss moved the previous question
which was sustained.
Johnston desired to give his reasons 70
voting against the bill on its final passage
l Ho thou0bf 10 tosoI -. ..,~~...;t..t.-..
grounds, and should vote against il.
During the calling of the roll of mem
bers voting, Goodng gave his reasons 70
voting against the bill. He thought more
time was necessary to investigate its mer
its.
The bill finally passed the Senate
Ayes 81; Nays 81.
II was ordered to take up the Hous
bill on the Governors salary, with tn,
Senate's amendments.
After some discussion, the bill and en-
crossed amendments were laid upon tn,
table until one O'Clock.
A discussion onsued between the Repub
lean and Democratic members as to wha
would be the result of the joint convcn
ton of the two houses, assembled Il
count the vote for Governor and Lieuten
ant Governor. Tho Republicans desirc'
to know If the Democrats would max
any attempt to bring on an election O
United States Senators. Several Demo
Gratis pledged themselves that the Join
convention would do nothing but tina
for which twas called together. Other
disclaimed pledges, and spoke OF main
tanning the Constitution. The Prcsiden
Of the Senate said the Speaker of tn,
House would preside over tho joint con
vention, and he could not say what b
would do.
! Without coming to any definite conclu
sion, the Senate adjourned until O'Clock