Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-02-05
LEGISLATIvE SUMMARY.


itoui - oSit<t (oii tnittcc, fepOTtet. Dack the
resolutions relative to an increase of the
pay of soldiers. with an amendment redu-
cling the pay of commissioned officers in
such a way that the pay in the several
grades may be more nearly equalized. =
Upon motion of Mr.. Claypool to strike
out all relating to officers pay, lengthy
discussion arose, in which the merits of
the proposition were fully discussed and
many other matters not relevant, including
the action of army officers at Murfreesboro
in holding meetings and passing certain
resolutions.
IL the afternoon the further considera.
tion Of the subject was postponed. Res
olutions were adopted authorizing the ap-
pointment Of select joint committee to
report bill apportioning the State for
Congressional purposes. aud appointing
similar committee to report an apportion-
ment bill for Legislative purposes. A
number Of bills were introduced.
HousE.-The morning session was oc-
cnpied in hearing reports from committees,
introduction of political joint resolutions.
and OF bills. In the afternoon. joint reso-
lutions on their second reading were taken
up. Mr.. Lasselle's joint resolution for a
National Convention was made the special
order for February 10th. at 8 p. NJ. Mr..
Packard's resolution to enroll the names
Of deceased soldiers took the remainder of
the afternoon. tits so drawn, as explain
ed by its author. as to thank only the
Democratic soldiers. and is designed as a
thrust at the State and National Admins.
trations. Every amendment offered by
Union members was tabled by strict par
ty vote. Pending the discussion the House
Adjourned.
SENATE, Wednesday. Jan. 2S.--Reso.
lutions were adopted directing an investi-
CATION by committee Of the accounts of the
Quartermas,er Generals office and the ac-
counts of the Governor for expenses incur
red under appropriations for military pur.
poses. A number Of joint resolutions and
bills were introduced. The House con.
current resolution relative to the pay of
soldiers and officers. after Icing amended
was adopted. As amended, oul Congress
men are recommended TO vote for law
that will secure an increase in the pay of
privates and nonc commissioned officers OF
81 per month. reduction in the pay of
officers in such way as will equalize, in
proportion TO character and value, the pay
of officers of the same grade. and the i'm
mediate payment of all past dues to the
soldiers. and the more prompt payment
in future.
In the afternoon tie joint resolution in :
troduced by Dir. Wolfe on the state of
Union was taken up and referred to the
Committee on Federal Relations
HoUsE.--The morning session was oc-
cupied in reports of committees and the
introduction of resolutions Mr.. Brown
offered a resolution to constitute MAORI
ty of the State officers Military Board
to control the military affairs Of the State.
In the afternoon the above resolution
was referred to the Judiciary COMMITTEES
Mr.. Cason's joint resolution endorsing the
expulsion OF Jesse ID. Bright from the U.
S. Senate ives tabled by party vote
The consideration of joint resolutions on
their second reading consumed the alter
noon.
SENATE. Thursday. Jan pa number
OF bills were introduced and reports made
from committees. Mr.. Brown of Wells
introduced joint resolution declaring in
favor Of an armistice and for convention
of all the States to he held at Nashville
and ordering the election Of thirteen dele
gates and fixing their pay. DC. A bill
authorizing railroad companies to build
branches and extensions was passed.
In the afternoon the death of Senator
Shoulders was announced. Many of the
Senators bore testimony to the character
OF the deceased in feeling and appropriate
addresses. and resolutions Of coincidence
were passed.
HousE.-The morning session was ia
ken up with the consideration of joint res
olutions in regard to amendments of the
Constitution. to gran. soldiers the right of
suffrage and to prevent election frauds.
which were referred to the judiciary Com
mittcc.
In the afternoon the House passed con-
current resolution endorsing the resolutions
offered in the Kentucky Senate by Senator
Gilliss. alter striking ont from the pream-
bic the name OF Csssius NJ Clay. The
Committee on Employees reported in favor
Of the dismissal of B. Burns, doo.keeper,
for stubbornly refusing to give informa-
tion in respect 10 the number of his en-
ployees. Senate resolutions for the exam
nation Of the war expenses of the State
were concurred in. Also, the resolutions
in reference to the death of Senator Shout
ders. After brief eulogies upon the de.
ceased Senator by Messrs. Niblack and
Holcombe, the House adjourned.
SENATE. Friday. Jan. 30-Mr Corbin
denied the charge that he had associated
with rebel surgeons in this city. A debate
followed upon the question as to whether
newspaper editorials were questions Of
privilege. The Chair decided that they
were not. but that matters contained in the
legislative reports were. Mr.. Wolfe in
troduced resolution instructing in favor
OF the preparation of bill to abolish the
Office Of Common Please Prosecutor. and
to transfer all criminal business to the
Circuit Court. Also. an amendment de-
claring it inexpedienl to alb olsh the Com
mon Please Court. Mr.. Mellett offered
an amendment to take from the Common
Please Court all Jurisdiction Of civil bust
ness. The whole subject was fully dis
cussed. Messrs. Wolfe. Mellett. Brown Of
Randolph. Claypool and R.y participating
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