Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-24

Mr. Wright introduced ajoiot resolution, l2,l
Proposing 10 sell certain swamp lands belonging
10 the state, which vas read the 6fss time. and
the second time By title, and referred 20 the com
mittee on swamp lands.
IxExrTUSs IRON TAxATToS.
Mr.. Moore introduced resolutions directing
he committee on finance 10 consider and report
on the p~ropriety of exempting The property OF all
soldiers from execution. and $500 worth of wild
oss and orphans property from ta1atSon1
Which resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Uniformity oF ASSESSMENTS.
Mr.. Downey offered a resolution. which was
adopted, directing the committee on county and
township business to inquire If further legislation
- not necessary TO secure uniformity in The a.
sessment of personal properly.
wISsLow, LANIER 4 CO.
Mr.. Oyler offered a resolution reciting thst
Whereas, 1t haze been charged on the floor of
the Senate that Winslow, Lanier L Co. did not
use their own funds. but the funds of the state,
IN paving the interest on the state debt for the
past two years. therefore
Resolved. That the treasurer of state be re-
questedt to report to this House, at an early daF.
II any such arrangement was made, and that s
committee of - be appointed TO inquire into
the facts, with power to send tor persons and pa
pers.
Mr.. Culver thought the resolution calling up
on the treasurer of stats 10 furnish the desired
Information was sufficient; and il his report was
not satisfactory, then the committee of investiga-
ton could be authorized.
He moved TO strike out of the resolution
all that relates to the appointment OF a com
mittee.
Mr.. Oyler was astonished at the remarks com
Ing from the Senator from Wells. We're be con
yinced OF this fact, be would change his vote up
- - a ~ a. - Af.1,, -,
one moment that there was any truth in il, bul
insisted there was a necessity tor an investigA
ton 10 iree these gentlemen from the impu
tstion.
Mr Vawter objected to a call for an oficia
communication from that officer, coupled with a
resolution authorizing the appointment of a com
mittee TO investigate the facts therein TO be Sc
forth.
Mr. Dunning. The statement from Mr.. Bret
would be a statement OF facts. he was tired o
hearing charges that there was something Brone
about this transaction.
Nj. Corbin would not be willing to call upon
the treasurer for Information by a resolution
which at the same time would be casting a cen
sure upon that officer. and consequently favored
the motion TO strike out.
Mr.. McClurg favored the amendment pro
posed by the senator from Tippecanoe Mr. Cul
yer}
MT. HOrnpsOp-ll anything OI lhis hihu SA
listed, the senators from Lawrence and Nigo ha,
the intelligence and boldness 10 have presented
it; and we're il a fact, there is not one senate
here who would have countenanced the bill.
Mr.. Brown did not attach sufficient importauc,
to this rumor 10 allow that to control his ACTOR
in regard to the bill. 1t was for weigh,ier rea
sons that he voted against the bill. The fact thu
he heard il outside Of the political capital il il
favor OF the opinion he had formed. PARTICULAR.
when be heard it through good .ources-men il
high positions-men who have enjoyed the conf
dence OF the people of the state. He was Amos
tempted to name them, and would do so but 10
fear il might be betraying confidence.
e Mr. Oyler withdrew that portion of his resoiu
e ton which authorized the appointment Of a CON
: mittee.
The resolution WAS adopted. aud the Setat
T then adjourned.