The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-26
Directing the committee on finance to in

Directing the committee on benevolent
institutions to inquire into tie expediency
of establishing an Asylum for inebriates at
some central and convenient point in the
State.
Two petitions were presented in reference
to the law for the formation of new coun-
ties Referred.
A concurrent resolution was prese nted for
the election of State Printer at two o'clock
this afternoon, who shall serve for two years
next from and after his election and qualii-
cation the General Assembly reserving
however, the right to abolish the said Office,
change the rate of compensation, or other
wise legislate concerning the public print
ing at pleasure and the person elected
shall, before entering upon the discharge of
the duties OF his Office, file in the Office of
the Secretary of State his consent, in writ
ing, to the reservation of power herein re-
served to the General Assembly, and the
sureties on his official bond shall file a like
consent in said Office. Adopted by party
vote.
A joint resolution Offered by Mr.. Lam
ders, DEM, and amended by Mr. Conner,
Rep.), instructing our Senators and request
| ing our Representatives in Congress to eX-
ert their influence for the passage Of a judi
cious Homestead law, which will! give to
actual white male settlers over 81, and
widows, leo acres of Government land,
was passed.
! A bill was introduced to amend the first
section of an act for the incorporation of
manufacturing and mining companies, &c,
and to provide for the formation of compa-
MES for supplying towns and cities with wa
| ter
| The House bill changing the time of hold
! ing the Common Pleas Court, in Gibson
county was read three times and passed,
under a suspension of the rules.
The special order-the report of the COM
mittee on federal RELATIONSHIPS taken up.
| The president ruled out of order the mi
nority report offered rs an amendment to
the majority report by Mr.. Harrington, on
the ground that it was different PROPOSE
| ton entirely. An appeal from the decision
was taken, but not sustained.
After debate, in which the Democrats at
| tempted in vain to amend the majority re-
port by substituting the Crittenden resolu-
tions, the previous question was demanded
and seconded and the vote taken on the
majority report, which was concurred in by
ayes %, noes lO-absent II.
The consideration of the minority report
was then postponed till Tuesday next.
I'VE have published abstracts of the two
reports ana Wall give Gue RESOLUTIONS III IuII
that the two houses agree upon.
The following bills were introduced;
Defining certain felonies; and prescribing
the punishment therefor.
Requiring county treasurers to settle with
county auditors in regard to delinquent
taxes, and to amend the appraisement law.
To provide for the collection of dues from
railroad companies for labor performed, and
for material furnished the same.
Changing the time when township trus-
tees shall distribute money for the mainte-
nance of common schools.
To provide for the rights of married wo-
men in cases where the real estate of hus-
bands is sold by judgment and execution.
By Mr.. Shoemaker In relation to the
formation of jures by special venlre.
To provide for general system of COM
mon schools and the election of officers,
prescribing their duties, &C.
To provide compensation to persons who
may bring fugitives to justice, and pre-
scribing the duties of County Commission
ers in reference thereto.
Regulating the business transactions in
the State of any fire, marine, live stock, or
life and health insurance company not in
corporated by the laws of the State.
To establish an Insurance Department, to
provide officer therefor and prescribing
his powers and duties therein.
Mr.. Canadians bill providing for the set
Element of the estates of decedents was re-
ported back from the judiciary committee
with several amendments. Report concur
red in and bill ordered to be engrossed for
a third reading.
A resolution was adopted providing for
an architect to assist the joint committee on
the Northern Prison in their investigations.
The Senate went into the Hall of the
House to participate in the election of a
State Printer. After they returned,
A resolution was adopted requiring the
Judiciary committee to inquire into the expe-
diency of enacting law authorizing county
surveyors and recorders to issue fee bills
waving valuation and appraisement laws.
Mr.. Carnahan's bill, amending the 48th
section of an act in relation to the settlement
of the estates of decedents, was read third
time and passed.
Messrs. Mellett, Johnston, and Conley
were added to the committee on finance,
and the committee empowered to employ a
clerk.
Mr.. Conley's bill to repeal the act of 1857
for establishing new counties, and changing
county boundaries, was read a third time
and laid on the table.
Mr.. Corners bill to amend the 18th sec
ton OF an act Tor the appralSement OF real |
property, which lengthens the time for |
county auditors to make ont deeds for
property sold for taxes was read a third |
time and passed.
The following bills were read second |
time and appropriately referred:
The bill for perfecting the titles of rail |
roads held by bondholders, or held by deeds |
of trust.
The bill for changing the time for making |
assessments and changing several sections
of the present assessment law.
The bill for furnishing railroad employees |
for stealing or embezzling railroad tickets
or coupons.
Mr.. Wagners bill for apportioning the
State for legislative purposes was referred to |
the committee on apportionment, consisting |
of one from each Congressional District, |
heretofore raised.
The bill in reference to amending the law /
relative to the changing or vacating of high
ways.