The Indianapolis daily herald. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1865-1868, 1865-11-17
VOLUME /.
summary OF legislative Proceed

tuEs.
sISATE.-In the absence of the President Of
the senate, on motion. Mr. Dunning took the
chair.
Petitions in favor of the repeal q the L" act
for the relief II soldiers etc. and changing
the law Of license. were presented.
A communication was received from Lieu
tenant Governor Baker. stating that. on ae-
count of official business. he could no longer
act a. their presiding officer.
A motion TO proceed TO an election. i'm
mediately. Of a President pro ten. wa finally
amendments pertaining thereto.
Hon. =. c. Dunning was nominated by the
Republicans, and Hon. J. u. Williams by the
f Democrats.
I The election resulted in the choice Of Mr.
DunniRg, who made short speech. thanking
the senate for their confidence, etc.
\ resolution was adopted. after considerable
debate, authorizing the printing Of 1900
copies Of the Coy ernOr's Message.
A resolution was offered dispensing with the
Z" legislative BREWER Reports . and the ser
vices Of the reporter. A lengthy debate en-
sued thereon. and the resolution was laid on
the table.
The senate shortly afterward adjourned.
I HOUSE sundry petitions on temperance,
and for the Act for the Relief Of soldiers
Families. etc. were presented yeslerday.
The Speaker announced the standing Com
mittees.
( 4 resolution was adopted instrueting the
Door-keeper to contract for three copies Of the
Daily HERALD and Journal. and two copies Of
\ the Telegraph for each member at seven cents
per copy, the House reserving the right 10 re-
scind the contract If full reports We're not pub
lished
Bills 209 to 2l5 inclusive were INTRODUCED a .
and referred to appropriate Committees.
The select Committee on Stationery reported
a resolution in favor Of allowing each member
stationery including postage stamps not eX-
ceeding the value Of sl5; Chairman Of Com
mittees $40. anil elected officers $40 worth (:
with the proviso that what Is not used during
the session must be returned to the State Lii
brian. The resolution was adopted.
Joint resolution No. l, proposing an amend
mcnt striking out the 18th article Of the con.
sttution was read. After some debate the
resolution was made the special order for Fri
day next. at 2P. VI.
: House bill Il, relative 10 new trials in eases
of non-residents was on motion, recommitted
I 10 the Committee on Judiciary.
House bill -. relative to ditching and drain
ing lands. was, with amendments, read. 4
motion to print 100 copies was opposed. and
before decision was made. the House adj
jourged,
In the afternoon, the speaker announced the
Committee on much Of the Governor, mes
sage ~ referred 10 a House Of Refuse for ilyc-
nile offenders.
/ The Calumet Canal bill came up on third
reading. when objection was made 10 Il on he
ground of unconstitutionality ana II was re-
ferred To- the Committee on judiciary, to in
quire into it, constiuiionalty. and IL found
right, To report In favor Of IT, passage.
House bills Nos. 3. lOG. 1876 and H. were
passed.
House bill l3i. relative 90 fees and salaries.
was lost by vote of-ayes, ~ noes. b.
House bill 156. relative TO back nay and
bountie> Of soldiers. was referred Ia special
Committee with instructions 10 have 300 copies
printed.
House bill relative TO furnishing fuel, books
etc, To county officers. passed: after which
the House adjourned.