Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-06
AFTERNOON.

AFTERNOON.
At 2Iz o'clock, Mr. Speaker taxing the chair.
stated that he did not think there was a quorum
in the House. He therefore directed call of
The roll. 4 quorum was aseertsined
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Albeit, relative to allowances az to fire.
men for the legislature, S2l apiece Adopted
Dir. Sim, allowing stationery clerks an adj
vance
Mr. Branham spoke the motion and called
for the yeas and nays. he opposing the matter
with all his might, on the score of rigid econ
omy.
The resolution was, notwithstanding Mr.. Bran
hams opposition. adopted Yeas IS; nays 80
Other resolutions of q similar character with
regard to other employees, we're read and favor
ably disposed OF.
NON. { L. DENHAN.
MIR. Nevoomb called for the special order. viz:
his resolution introduced this morning for the eI-
pulsiOn from his seat on this floor of Hon. Cyrus
l.. Durham, of Floyd.
Mr. Brown sand that il was understood that
Mr.. Durham, the accused, By the gentleman from
Marion, had been surrounded ana arrested and
dragged before some court of some character
civil or military be could. not state - by myrmi-
dons OF the municipal police of Indianapolis.
Until that gentleman released until he was
ready to appear here to answer, he Mr.. Brown
demanded that the matter should be deferred
Mr. COffroth resisted Mr.. Newcomb's PROPOSE
ton. A member of this House, one Of the PEG
pies representatives. had been surrounded by
irresponsible ENTHUSIASTICALLY knew where
they were from; il might be from the Five Points,
New Iork-on the street and dragged before a
police court 10 answer charges which were pend
ing against him in this House. This was done
although gentlemen of both political parties.
happening TO be present, offered bail in any
amount-Sl 600. SIS 900. $50 000-for the hon
orsble members appearance before any tribunal
at any specified time Notwithstanding this,
rufians dragged the gentleman Mr. Dunham)
away, brutality exercising their little brief au-
thority. he therefore moved that this matter be
instantly heard
Mr. Newcomb moved to postpone the matter
until D. m
mo, no. from all parts OF the House
Mr. Cofroth: We have no more legislation to
do until this matter is disposed of
Mr.. Chambers: No more legislation nothing
further, until the rights OF representative of the
PEOPLE are ascertsined. and maintained on this
floor.
Mr.. Durham, just appearing spoke in the
most moderate terms With regard TO the matter
pending He had just escaped from limbo, hon
orably. be hoped. Police officers had surround
ed him; ne had answered; and was now ready at
this bar He should be sorry TO think
that the resolution had been introduced
by his friend from Marion Mr. Newcomb)
from any personal feeling He had always
regarded that gentleman with the most friendly
feelings. He, (Dunhsm) had been arrested.
aud bad paid his hne, in tie civil courts, and
he was now ready TO answer at the bar of the
House. Really. for himself he had no unknd
feeling toward anyone connected with the ques-
ton, and as he had bowed to the majesty OF the
civil law. SO should be bow to whatever decision
might here be made
Mr.. James moved to indefinitely postpone the
whole question. Agreed to. Yeas SO, NAYS %
Mr. Durham Immediately arose and rendered
bis apology 10 the House ana 10 the sergeant at
arms Mr.. Browning with feeling and hand
somey. the matter having been disposed of, he
Mr. Dunham) said that be could now frankly
say that be had 10 unknd feelings towards the
sergeant at arms; that he regretted he had been
compelled in vindcation of bis self respect as
man and his dignity as a representative to do as
he had. and regretted it especially as he did not
regard him as the responsible party For him.
the sergeant at arms, be had ever entertained,
as ne still entertains the kindest feelings.
SENATE BILLS,
No 90 precluding county officers from prsc-
ticing law was passed.
Senate bill l0l supreme court reporters bill
was. after debate between Mesrs Petit and
NewcOmb taken up Lost-yeas 81. nays 43
Senate bill l73 empowering the planting of
shade aud ornamental trees in towns and cities
was taken up. Passed-yeas 81 nays 9
Senate bill 100 raising compeIs .ton of county
assessors was taken up. Passed-yeas 81,
nsys s
House bill q legalizing deeds, mortgages, &c.
of notary publics whose commissions had expr-
ed was taken up Passed-yeas sc. nsys4-
Senate bill $50 with reference TO destroying re-
cords was taken up Passed-yeas 20, nays o.
Senate bill l35 taken up. amendatory OF the
charter of Evansville Was psssed-yeas S.,
nays4
Seante bill 1873 was passed
QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE.
Dir Coffroth said that be desired TO state that
in some remarks which he had made upon the
arrest of the gentleman from Floyd Mr. Dun
ham he had perhaps done Injustice to the police
force OF the city. He had since been informed
that the chief of poice--Mr Cramer--had treat
ed the honorable gentlemen from Floyd with the
utmost courtesy, kindness and respect For
whatever discourtesy was shown by his subordi
mates, Mr.. Cramer was in no way responsible
Mr.. Cofroth expressed his regret if he had been
led in haste and excitement 70 express himself
extremely.
DIR Dunham bore testimony to the courteous
and official conduct of the chief OF police-Mr
Cramer. At the same time, it was fac. that
one or two of bis subordnates did behave with
exceeding rudensss.