The Indianapolis daily herald. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1865-1868, 1865-12-06

for the repeal u the sO-called black laws-Whieh
was referred 70 the Committee on Rights and
Privileges.
REPoRTs FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr.. BFFsON, from the Committee on Aeri-
culture. returned Mr.. Cummings bill :. No.
90 renealinV ali Dog laws and TeviyIng the
law q $50; recommending that It lie on the
table.
On motion BY Mr.. MOORE the report and
bill were referred 20 a select Committee ~ i've.
which the PRESIDENT pro tenn makes %
consist q McssTs. Moore, Cobb, Hord, Wright
and Beeson-
sisted t. recommendation IN a few remarks;
and affer the motion 20 refer was made. he in
sisted on the reference Upon the appointment
81 ths let Committee NJ asked they should
have leave II absence 10 consider the bill and
MAKE an immedi ate report thereon. Tie de-
sired that the Reporter should take note Of
his interest in the bill. Laughter.
The PRESIDENT pro tenn. The Reporter
will notice the course Ofthe senator from Law
renee Mr.. Cobb and add NJ the bottom that
heartily concur In his action. - II j. bill In
which an deeply interested. Renewed mer-
nmeuf.
Mr.. HANNA. from the Committee on Cor
porations. returned Mr.. Brown Of Wells town
sewer btu 5. No. 2Js; recommending its pas
sage.
The bin was passed to the third reading.
Mr.. HORD, from the Committee ON the judi
flATF.FtiIfnfu Ms llfllttu ptftuffruiff Ulif- W.
O.: relommending its reference 10 the Com
mittee on Corporations.
The report was c0ncurred In.
Mr. ALLISON, from the judiciary Commit
tee, returned Mr.. Dykes bill :. No. 30 amend
Ing section Il Of the school law Of lSij; recon-
mending IT. passage
The TN was read the second time.
Mr.. MOORE moved % strike out " - cents
and insert ~
Mr. ALLISON hoped the discretion 70 levy
a tax for this amount would not be taken
away from the people: and gave reasons.
Mr. BENNETT explained that this was not
ieYying tx by u, but leaving il 10 the peo-
pie Interested 10 say whether they shall levy a
Tax not exceeding fiffy cents for the repairs or
building Of school houses.
Mr.. MASON thought the bill good one;
and opposed the amendment. lie would be-
willing % vote for higher sum In this ease.
Dir. MOORE Withdrew his amendment. and
moved % las the bill on the table. He under
stood Il was for the benefit Of towns not incor-
porated. at the ex pense Of thu township. For
IA I reason h opposed IT,.
The motion was rejected by yeas ). nays -.
The bill was then passed 10 the second read
Ing.
Mr.. COBB, from the Judiciary Committee,
returned Mr.. Cas0nis Voluntary association
amendment bill, = No. 26i, recommending it,
passage.
The bill was passed TO the third reading.
Mr.. NILES. from the Judiciary Committee,
ftIuTUfl MI ONitTs Dlil. :. No. DO. 10 invest
IN the Circuit Court exclusive original jurisdic-
tion In divorce eases. with amendments; recon-
mcndiug its passage.
The amendments were concurred in. Nv con.
sent. and the bin was passed u the third read
ing.
Mr.. DOwNEY. from the judiciary Commit
tee, returned the bill, II. Il. 30. changing the
law i'm reference 10 the enforcement Of mechan-
les liens 80 TO authorize the sale OF property
without valuation; recommending it, pass
ags.
The bill was passed TO the third reading
Mr.. BENNETT. from the judiciary COM
mittee, returned the bill, II. X. III. to cure de-
fectiye acknowledgements in deeds in certain
eases; recommending its passage.
The bill was passed 10 the third reading.
Dir. IIORD. from the judiciary Committee.
returned his bill. No. 22j. providing for taking
dispositions in civil actions OF parties in their
own behalf, with amendments. recommending
its passage.
further amended 80 as to make dispositions
already taken and on Tile competent evidence.
The bill was passed 10 the third reading.
Mr.. CASoN, from the judiciary Committee,
returned his bill. No. 2il. in relation 20 Wit
nesses testifying In their own behalf neither
parties In suits against heirs shall testify re
commanding its passage.
The bill was passed TO the third reading.
Mr.. BEESON from the Committee on Agricul-
ture, returned Mr.. McClurg'S bin. :. No. 253,
relieving county officers from the dog law
penalties for the year 1885; recommending its
passage.
The bill was passed TO the third reading.
COUNTY BUILDINGS.
Mr.. DOWNEY. | offer the following resolu-
tion; and wish 10 say, for the purpose Of cal
ling the attention of the Committee 90 which |
have reference in the resolution that under
stand from coun " officers in one Of the eoun-
ties | represent that there l. at present no
person whose duty IL is 20 have charge Of the
public BIZ .dingS Of the county. / think we
once had law which required the sheriff TO
perform that duty, but. rs | understand from
enc Of the members Of the Board Of County
Commissioners Of one Of the coustes ! repres-
ent. there l. now no law on that subject. lie
Is a careful gentleman. and has called my at
tention 10 il frequently. aud therefore intro
duce this resolution. calling the attention Of
the Committee on County and Township Bust
ness 10 that subject.
Rssnlr .. roaf the Committee Co-aty and Town
sh fnrss &c Instructed 10 inq Ie What further leg
'sa n + any, sry with reference 10 the safe
auth rsy whom thi. duty Is required aud
that 'hry report By bin or oiherwse.
The resolution was adopted.
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
Mr.. BROWN. Of Wells, in Offering the fol-
lowing resolution. said he submitted il with
all due Difference TO the Committee to which il
refers;
res tref. Ihat the Cormittee Agricultural Coll
iezes b AM thev are hereey required report al
ters on that subject now before them Friday the sth
inst.
The resolution was adopted.
NEW PROPOSITIONS.
Mr.. CASON. from the Judiciary Committee,
u which was referred that portion of the Gov
errors message in reference 10 official bonds,
reported bill :. No. - for An Act TO pro-
Vide forthe acknowledgement Of the execution
4 official bonds. and 10 declare the effect and
obligation q such bonds a between the Obli-
kors anu TIE state; which was read the first
time and passed 90 the second reading.
Mr. ALLISON introduced a bill = No. 290l
ior IN Act concerning school houses and de-
ming who shall occupy and control them. the
Trustees Il the city or tnwn II was Rad the
nrst time.
onmotion by Mr. L.. the constitutional pro.
Nision Na p, dispensed with yeas s.. nays o.
and the blll was read the second time.
NJ MASON introduced bill :. No. 29Il
LOT IN ~ creating the Judicial Circuit,
and defining what counties shall constitute the
thittethth Jurictai circuit. etc hich was
passed " The second reading.
Mr. CHAPMAN introduced a bin Va
- ier I'm At % provide a state Debt sink
N uha. Tor The Payment Cf the PRINCIPAL and
interest % The war lo.n bonds. and anil ~
Per een;- >tecA> of tLc state therein narna.l.
pre~erl9.us tat duties &C the Auditor Treasu-
TT and Agent . state in relation thereto. nro-
Nielns ier c.erA IS said ~inkine Fund. ana
uNln- 1l- salary and uro1idine a penaItv flr
The violation 80 b., provisions. and declaring
Al emergency ior the iwme3i4fe t8Iin- etIer
y ne same; which Was passed l. Ia. slsepd
Nr. LLEN introduced a1il :. M. 2N
II IN Aet ~ provide ir Oh periodical rpu.
merailan u tha whit. male Inhabitants II hi.
state etlr tla 1-f ai fneufe-aut wears. H. l.r..
scribe the Quite, and lis ihe couirsn>stien 4
otaters 10 r,lltio n iAertt ar3 also T. prescribe
lne ieNalii,s ior iie Violation u e lcial duties
~ eaaacrtiea with slid cuunerafiers. a. Wi
- ~ m1nn n which. and the Courts ~
80. p. ,a.i frlalti-- shan - ,nforrca. In
~ an ~ aa eifry six wears thereafter
township .rI-tc.. ,A-. make tie enuln,.rs.
zion before tarrsrv affd hulk
ft Was gclI Oh, ir.t iifuf
elr- {. ,li d, ihi, j, matter ia which every
senator D. Interested ! believe there i. =
I'D already Introduced TT the purpose n N
apTarlolment ior Senat.rlai and Representa-.
fike purpos and believe i !. matis M, .r,..-
slai arl far next lrlay. I e.ould like 70
ferwa ard fAi- matter a. muUh - possible.
believe "a Governor has sid ~ his messaee
that We have n9i had snch an enumeration r r