Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-05-02
INDIANA LEGISLATURE.

INDIANA LEGISLATURE.
Agreeably to the call of the Governor,
the Legislature of the State of Indiana as
sembled yesterday at 2 clock p. m. each
branch being called to order by the officers
of the recent session. In the Senate
Chamber an American flag made of silk
was placed on each side of the President
chair. and in the Hall of the House gilt
image Of the American Eagle was placed
over the clock in the rear Of the Speaker s
chair and ornamcnted with rosettes of red,
white and blue ribbons.
The proceedings in each branch were
harmonious-party and political differen-
cnces being entirely ignored.
sESATE-FIRsT DAY.
WEDNESDAY,. April "a.
In the Senate. after the members were
called to order by the President, John Il.
Cravcns. James N. Tyner. Principal Sec
retary at the last session, called the roll of
the members. when all answered to their
names with the exception Of Cornelius O.
Brien from Dearbon; John g. Shoemaker
from Warrick. Spencer and Perry; Rich
ard Robbins from Decatur, (deceased) };
Henry Campbell from Fountain; Thomas
Shoulders from Gibson, Pike and Dubois;
George b. Grubb from Hamilton and Tip
ton. and Franklin Landers from johnson
and Morgan. r
Forty-three Senators answering to their
names, the President declared a quorum
present, and stated that the first business
in order would be the perfection of an or
ganization by the election of officers for
the session.
Mr.. Slack moved to proceed to the elec-
tion Of principal Secretary, and nomina-
ted Thomas NJ. Browne. of Randolph. for
the position. t4.
Mr. Browne was unanimously chosen as
Principal Secretary of the Senate.
Mr.. Studabaker nominated William III.
Drapier. of St. Joseph. as Assistant Sec-
retary of the Senate.
Mr. Drapier receiving the unanimous
vote Of the Senate. was declared duly ell
ected Assistant Secretary.
Mr.. Conner placed in nomination for
Principal Doorkeeper Samuel G.. Thomp-
son of Wabash. who was unanimously
elected.
MIR. Line nominated Henry Vandegrift,
of Marion. as Assistant Doorkeeper. Mr.
Vandegrift received the unanimous, vote oi
the Senate and was declared duly elected.
The oath Of office was administered by
John P. Jones. Clerk Of the Supreme
Court. to each Of the newly elected Off
GERS.
Mr.. Slack offered resolution giving the
House Information Of the organization oil
the Senate, which was adopted.
BY Mr.. Claypool: That Indiana. is a
unit in maintaining the Government, in
enforcing the laws, maintaining the Union
of the States and Protecting the honor oi
the American flag. and to that end this
Legislature will vote all the men and mon
ey necessary.
1nd be Il further resolred, That the
Governor of the State be and is hereby
requested to hold and retain all the volun-
teers now in Camp Morton until otherwise
ordered by the Legislature.
Mr.. Steele doubted the policy Of the
adoption of such a resolution at this time.
1t would be an expensive business, and
Senator'S should be cautious about impo-
sing heavy burthen on the State.
Wr. Wagner thought the resolution
should be considered properly, and he
moved to adjourn.
Mr.. Slack hoped no motion to adjourn
would be made. s.'i saa
Mr.. Claypool explained the resolution.
when it was passed unanimously. Aa
Mr.. Slack offered resolution for the
appointment of committee to wait on
the Governor and ascertain when it would
suit his convenience to make his commu.
nications to the Senate. re
BY Mr.. Line. aresolution for placing on
the desks of Senators certain public docu-
ments. asilne
On motion Of Mr.. Wagner. the Senate
adjourned until tomorrow morning al
eight o'clock. yli ihaa'nlss"e