Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-01-29
LEaIslsATIvE SUMMARY.



introduced resolution rendering thanks to
Gov. Morton for his efficiency in organi-
zing, equipping and sending into the field
volunteers. and Cor his solicitude for sick
and wounded soldiers. After a lengthy
debate and the consideration of various
motions. the resolution was amended so
as to compliment the Governor for car
ing for the sick and wounded soldiers.
and then passed--ayes 40. nays o.. A mo-
tion Of MIR. Williams to amend by inclu-
ding all surgeons and nurses was tabled
prior to the passage Of the reso luton by a
vote Of yeas 20, nays IL.
In the afternoon q number of bills were
intr odueed. A resolution returning thanks
to Gen. Rosecrans. his officers and sol
diers. for the brilliant victory at Murfrees-
boro, was adopted. House concurrent
resolutions raising committee to either
revise the laws or purchase for the use Of
the State existing editions of the Revised
Statutes; and to go into the election of
State Printer and State Prison Directors
Tomorrow at three o'clock P. NJ, were
taken up and passed. Mr.. March made
an Intellectual motion oexcept State Print
err.
HoUsE.-Committces on apportionment
were authorized. The leading feature was
the debate on Mr.. Gregory's motion to ap
point an investigating committee in regard
to secret reasonable societies; the Demo
Gratis opposing investigation, and denying
the existence of such an order. Mr.. Priest
said the investigation would be fruitless.
because the members would not swear TO
the truth. A traitor would not regard his
oath. The discussion of the resolution
was made the special oruer for p, M,
and the House adjourned.
AFTERNOON SEssioS.-Thc report Of the
A communication from the Governor was
received. reviewing the action of the
House. in regard 10 his Message. The
special order, Mr.. Gresory's resolution.
consumed the afternoon. Speaker Bus
kirk made lengthy speech against inves-
tigation. but while not prepared to deny
that Democrats. as individuals. belonged
to secret political societies. The party had
not endorsed them, and was not response
bic for them. MIR. Van Buskik cited the
Cincinnati Enquirer in confirmation of the
charge that there were, in this State. Sc
cret political societies made up Of Demo-
Gratis. MIR. Brown would not deny that
men had banded together for mutual pro-
lection against arbitrary arrests, but not
for treaaon.
SENATE, Wednesday. Jan. 21-The
Committee on Z lucation reported back
the Joint Resolutions referred TO them pro.
viding for the submission to vote OF the
people of amendments to the Constitution
empowering cities. towns and townships
to levy special school taxes. and recon-
Needing its passage. An interesting de-
hate upon tho merits of the proposition
followed. and the Joint Resolution was
passel-ycas SO. nays. Mcs>rs Dcarss.
CIaypool. Finch. Fuller. johnson, and
Moore. g. The biz ceiling jurisdiction TO
the United States Of lands near Indianap-
oils. purchased for an arsenal and arinory.
was reported back from the Committee on
Military Affairs. and passed without OPP
position. The Select Committee to wait
on the Governor concerning his message
reported communication from that officer
accompanied by his annual message and
accompanying documents. Mr.. Cobb
moved to lay the same on the table until
Democratic State Printer was elected
The Senate adjourned till p. NJ, with
out action upon the motion.
In the afternoon resolution was adopt
t,J H.
geons and nurses for their attentions to the
sick aud wounded soldiers. All the con-
tested election papers excep, those relating
to the Senators from Elkhart aud La
grange were referred back to the Commit
zee on Elections.
HoUsE.-Thc morning session was con
sumed with the introduction OF bills. and
the consideration of the special order. Sc
cret societies. Mr.. Hostettcr introduced
Democratic testimony. James II. Springer.
OF Boone county. to prove that an invita-
tion had been extended to him to join a
secret society whose object was the seccs-
sion of Indiana, unless the Presidents
proclamation was Withdrawn. James
Samucls. township trustee. was the person
who asked Mr.. Springer to join.
In the afternoon, the discussion Was re-
sumed. and consumed the session. except
during the period Of the joint convention
At the joint convention at 8 p NJ. Messrs
Greene, Donaldson and Reel were elected
Directors of tho State Prison South. and
Thomas Tiger. James H. Swaar, r. s
Hastings. Directors Of the State Prison
North. and j.. j. Bingham. State Printer
by strict party vote.
SENATE. Thursday, jan 22.-The rcso-
lutions Of Dir. Browne Of Randolph. rela
tive to reforms in the Judicial system. were
taken up and debated. Messrs. Mar h.
Ray. Wolfe. Mellet and Browne of Ran
dolph participating.
In the afternoon Mr.. Murray addressed
the Senate in behalf of his claim to hi'
seat. and against the claims Of the contest
ant. Mr.. Baker. f e ~
HousE.-Thc morning session was Ia
ken up with discussion on the specia
order-secret socie.ies-Mr. .Cason defend
ing the investigation. Messrs. Barton ant
Niblack against it. Mr.. Branham hopet
! the discussion would cease, and the Hous
proceed to Its legitimate business. 8 -.
AFrEnNoos.-The special order consu
med the afternoon. On motion, Of Mr.
Brown the resolution was tabled by par
- vote yrbo rsro~< rf xbo tftorpov IAN