Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-09

The Senate met at . a. IN.
The secretarys minutes of YESTERDAYS pro
ceedings we're being read, when on motion OF
Mr.. Bonham. the further reading thereof was
dispensed with.
FREE TuRNPIKEs.
Mr. Van Buskirk presented petition from cit
liens of Bartholomew and Decatur counties pray
ting for the enactment of law authorizing the
levying OF taxes for the construction of free
turnpkes, which referred TO the committee
on roads and highways.
NATIONAL GALLERY.
A message was now received from the gov
ernor BY Mr.. Sulgrove. his private secretary,
transmitting letter 10 the secretary of state OF
the United States, enclosinga letter from the
Hon. Justin 5 Merrell. with reference to the act
of consEess constituting the old capitol hall a
national gallery of siatuary.
COUNTY rEKAsunER's BOND.
Mr. Terry, from the committee on swamp
lands, returnyd Senate bill lU4. recommending
its passage. The report was concurred in.
CLAIMS CT INDIANA AGAINST THE UNITED STATES
Mr.. Cullen introduced bill, S. l49, ratifying
the action of the governor 10 settling and dis
charging the states quota of the direct tax levied
by congress in 1861 and authorizing him TO set
tie all unsettled claims of the state against the
United States.
INVESTIGATION OF APPRArsENESrs.
The bill, II, R 81, legazing certain acts OF
the board CT commissioner. of Nermillion county
and district and state boards of equalization
adopting the appraisement of le5S-was read
the first time aud passed to the second reading.
WORK FOR COMMITTEES.
Senate bills numbered lI9, 100, l2I, 1913, l24,
l25. l26, 1913. l3l, 1872. I34, l35. 1876, l3e, 1879.
l40. al. l43. la. l36, l47 ami las were read
ay title only and referred to appropriate commit
tees
DRUNKENNESS.
The bill. s l42. proposing to fine drunkards
not less than 81 nor more than $50, was read
the second time
Mr. Cobb said the spirit of the bill may be a
good one, but he was afraid It would operate
harshly upon good many of MS constituents
(laughter) as well as the constituents OF the sen
stor across the way. Mr. Woods. De was not
prepared 10 say he willing TO punish men
tor being drunk IN the way proposed by thi.
blll
Mr. Cullen was opposed to drunkenness, and
he was opposed to this bill also he objected to
Il Tor the reason that il does not define what
drunkenness shall consist of. Ii was not good
policy TO pass = bill having no other provisions
than are contained in this one
Mr. Downey thought there was necessity tor
4 law upon this subject. Ii weconcede the right
TO individuals 10 become intoxicated. boisterous
and insulting. II lie enough that thew carry on
these things 20 a. not TO interfere with the rights
of others. Ii senators have any objections to the
form of this bill. he hoped they would suggest
them by way OF amendment. or let il be referred
TO = committee that IL NAV be perfected for
mer executive recommended the passage of a
law upon this subject. ana Mr.. ID. agreed in the
views expressed thai time. Among The acts
which constituted a nuisance there are none
more offensive or deserving OF more punishment
by the laws of the state than that of open drum
kenBest.
Mr. Osler concurred 10 the remarks made By
the senator from Ohio Mr. Downey) Tbis
kind of crime is an outrage, great and growing
evil, which should not be allowed 10 20 Gnre
buked. bu: there is necessity for more distinctly
defining the effensc- In many Of our cities AID
towns we have sometimes ordinances enforced
Furnishing drunkenness, and is 10 just as neces-
sary there should be a general law throughout
the state Furnishing th. ofense