Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-24
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Mr. Moore. from the Committee on Claims,
reported on certain accounts for books, &c, iur
nished Tor the use OF the Senate. Coneurred in.
Mr. Shields, from the Committee on Elec-
tons, reported back joint resolution No =.
amending the Constitution so as TO give the Leg
isiature power 10 define the residence OF voters,
recommending its passage.
Mr. March moved that the order oil business
be suspended. aud the joint resolution be put
upon it, passage
Mr. Lenders advocated the passage of the
joint resolution. Our elections had become
perfect farce. At every meeting oil the Lesisla-
ture, bills we're introduced 10 prevent irauduient
voting, but they were defeated because they
would conflict with the Constitution. The JOINT
resolution had passed the last Legislature uhani-
mousiy, and he hoped il would pass UNANIMOUSLY
now.
The rules we're suspended. the joint resolution
read a third time anu pissed 10y ayes %. hoes ?,
excused 1.
Ne Reed, from the Committee on Corpora
tious reported back Senate Bull. No IL, RECON-
intending it, passage. The bill required Rail
road Companies to keep a sufficient number of
cars to do the business vi tie county
Mr. Brown, Of Randolph, would ike to have
the bill put upon It's passage
Mr.. Shields opposed the motion. Ii he under
stood the BILL it was to compel Railroads. at all
times, 10 keep supply OF cars on hand. To DO
the business OF the country. Ia the present
emergency oi the country. tile cars were frequent
ly taken up by the Government and the railroads
could not accommodate the business along the
line. He would not, however, oppose the bill
now, but only uspeision vi tie rules to hurry
it through.
Mr.. Murray opposed The bill Ii compelled the
Railroads 10 keep as laTse amount OF stock for
"A short crop as foe "A large one
Mr.. Brown. OF Randolph. replied at length
to the arguments ursei against the bill. lie
contender that the People OF the country along
the lines, Who we're remote from the ends OF the
hues. demanded 81 me iegslstion. As TO the ter
mani Of tie g. here Tor instance, where there
Was competition. Could be had at all time ;
but not so III counties where but one road could
be reached
Mr. Shields admonshed his friend from
Randolph to let the laws of trade reguiate them
selves
Mr. Caypool said there one great wrong in
railroad nlana L ement thar demanded remedy. A
railroad compdny-and they ali did it-wOuld
charge less Tor fieigh iroul indianapolis to Gin
cinnatI than they would from Greenfield or IRON
Shclbyv This Was dIsti imlnating in favor ut
the principal business points To the nlur, OF the
small towns along the lie lie urs Ell tins view
with great force Not only railroads, but canals
Y
freight t. Cincinnati 10y the canal cheaper than
the, could from Laurel The bill should be re
COMMITTED 10 rome committee aud per ected, tor
lee siation Is demanded N some shape on the
subject
Mr.. Pleak agreed with the gentleman from
Fayette he hoped the bill would be recommit
tel With Instructions to require uniform
rate vi prices on fare and freight. he did not
ask reduction in prices, but that the rates be
Ila tuf At a "A,
some reform III tins IegaId.
Mr.. Browne. OF Randolph. Withdrew his mo
ton. and the report icuried IN The bil
takes Its place OH the files
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Shi, Ids: Asking Tor the Committee on
Elections power To send Tor PERSONS and papers IN
the case oil John H. Baker The contestant OF the
seat OF the Senator Iron, Eikhar; and Lagrange.
who, il was charged, held Office vi profit at
the time vi bis election Not adopted.
Mr. Pleak: Thatthe Committee Oh Education
inqune INTO the expectancy of introducing n bill
authorizing the use OF the rod in schools. Not
adopted a.,
ed. while procuring stamps Tor members also 10
furnish them to the eecIi,e officers oi The Senate.
Adopted.
Mr. Ray: That the Committee on the Judi
ciary be empowered 70 employ a Clerk
Adopted
Alr Wolfe: That the Judiciary Committee
inquire into the expedlency OF declaring libel
shiue, and bastirdy misdeneanors Adopted
Mr.. Murray: That the Committee oh Finance
report bill To return or refund the amounts paid
by parties who had paid money. exempts on
conscientious scrufles, from military service.
Mr.. Landers opposed the passage of the reso-
lu,'on. These Conscientious scrupe men were
always willing 10 vote war on the country, and
when war came they folded their arms and let
Others fight il out. Ii they would not take their
chances OF the dangers oi the field let them pay
for II.
Mir. Ray would oppose such bill. he would
favor bill to compel all men cOnscienllously
opposed Ia bearing arms To pay an equivalent. a.
the Constitution OF the State provided The pro
vision was in the Cons,itu,ion and il only re
quiIed law to tx the amount When the
amount was fixed. then rsons could not plead
that they would not have claimed exemption had
Il ey knew the amount liked by law. He
took legal view OF the case. and quoted decs
siOil> to bear him out IA the view that u the Leg
isiature hxet the amount NOW. that amount
cOuld toe collected from persons who had plead ex.
emption.
Mr. Wolfe did not see any reason for the pass
aye OF the resolution. Ii the officers had col
lccted money without law the question xas be
tween The parties themselves. This Legislature
would pass law naming an equivalent aud II
the money was paid il would not have TO DC paid
again.
Nr. Shields would ask 10 change the reference
to the judiciary Committee.
Mr. Williams would like 10 meet the question
squarely mere and he though, the Senate would
vote il down. Tie sense OF this body was
against allowing IerSon, to shield themselves be-
hid their scruples from all liability TO military
service
Mr. Lenders hoped the resolution would be
defeated right here. Men drafted and
forced into the ice, aud the passage of any
resolution of this kind eould cau-e discomfort
among those men There discomfort enough
without increasing il BY any such action
Mr. Teegarden aud Ar Bearss took the same
view.
The resolution Was laid on the table
Nr New: That 500 copies of the Cover
nors message be printed: 900 in the German
language
Mr. Wolfe suggested that the resolution was
ont OF order, IS there was similar resolution
before the Senate which was not vet acted upon
The President decided The resolution in ORDER,
as the time had passed axed for the action of the
Seuate upon IL
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Bee>on: That the rules Of the Senate I've
changed that resolutions be in order only
Saturday,. Lid under the rules
MIR Browne. OF Randolph: That the Door
keeper procure 50 worth OF pUsuge stamps each
tor the use of the aYpoistee- OF the Secretary
and Assistant Secretary. Adopted.
INTRODUCTION or BILLS
Mr. Wolfe--Bll No %: To amend the bill
organizing the SUI rene Court Of the State and
to district the State
&c