The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-02-21

Resolved, That in the submission of this
amendment to the electors of the state to be
voted upon 1t shall be designated as Amend
ment No. l."
sentatives concnrring, That the constitution
of the state of Indiana be amended as fol-
lows:
Bv striking out the words, s'No negro or
mulatto shall have the right of suffrage" con-
tanned in section of the second article OF the
constitution.
Resolved, That in submitting this amend
ment sc The electors of the state to be voted
on, II shall be designated as Amendment No.
Resolved by the senate, the house of repre-
sentates concurring, That the following
amendment to the constitution of the state of
Indiana, be and the same is hereby proposed,
to-wit:
Amend section IA of the second article to
read
Section a. All general elections shall be
held on the first Tuesday after the first Mon
day in November, but township elections may
De held at such times as may be designated by
law; provided, that the general assembly may
provide by law for the election of all judges of
courts of general and appellate jurisdiction,
by an election to be held for such officers only,
at which time no officers shall be voted for;
and shall also provide for the registration of
all persons entitled to vote.
Resolved, That in submitting this amend
ment to the electors of the state to be voted on
II shall be designated as amendment No. g."
Resolved by the senate, the house of repre-
sentatives concurring, That the constitution
of the state of Indiana be amended as fol-
lows:
l. Strike the word "white" from sections 4
and of article 4.
Resolved, That in submitting this amend
ment to the electors of the state to be voted on
IL shall be designated as amendment No. f."
The committee then rose, reported pro-
gress, and asked leave to sit again to-mor-
row. The report was concurred in, and the
senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr. Henderson offered a resolution that
the secretary and treasurer of the state board
of agriculture be requested TO furnish the
house information on the following subjects:
By what authority of law was the eight per
cent five year coupon bonds issued2 When
were they issued? What property was pledged
as security for the payment of such bonds2
In what manner was such security given, by
mortgage, deed of trust or otherwise? At
what rate were said bonds disposed of, to
whom, and by whom are the same now held?
Adopted.
III. b. 245, by Mr.. Freeman, to define the
crime and prescribe the penalties of keep
ing bawdy house 1t fixes the penalty at
fine of from S. to 800. The bill passed
ayes 80: noes o.
II. B 1886, by Mr. Welborn, to make de-
mands against railroads for work lien, was
passed-ayes. 80; noes,0.
II. B. 148 by Mr.. Peelle giving employees
of corporations lien upon the property of
such corporations for labor performed, was
passed-ayes So; noes, 40.
III. b. 153 by Mr. Foster, of Monroe, in re-
lation to plank. gravel or macadamized turn
pike road companies. and the collection of
toll in certain cases. 1t prevents private par
ties from opening roads leading into the
turnpike with the intention of avoiding the
payment OF toll. The bill passed-ayes 81;
noes IL.
Mr.. Reno introduced resolution request
ing the committee on elections to make
port on H. B 1853 by Tuesday, February 90
1t is the legislative apportionment bill. Mr..
Langdon moved to lay the resolution on the
table. The ayes and noes were demanded
and the vote resulted-ayes, 81; noes As.
H. B. 167 by Mr.. Little, authorizing coun-
ty commissioners to offer rewards for the ar
rest of horse thieves, was passed-ayes 50;
noes, 80.
H. B. 172, by Mr.. Girtan, to provide liens
by agricultural or mechanical societies upon
the property on exhibition at fairs and al
lowing the societies to appoint police force
to guard the same, was passed-ayes, 81;
noes, 3.
H. B. 339, by Mr.. Kennedy of Rush, re-
the settlement of deceased partners prop
erty, was passed-ayes, 81; noes, O.
II. B. 147, by Mr.. Peelle to amend section
20 of the divorce act. 1t provides for the
collection OF alimony when there is no other
notice except by publication. The bill
passed-ayes, 80; noes, o.
II. B. 2l5, by Mr.. Swayzee, to amend Sec
ton 46S of the code by making it necessary
to give previous notice for the sale of per
sonal property on execution. The bill
passed-yeas, 10; noes, 10.
Fl. B. "a, by Mr.. Cole, which Is the gravel
road bill, was taken up. The bill is to au-
thorize county commissioners to construct
gravel roads upon the written petition of a
majority of the resident property owners,
and provides that the real property within
two miles of the road on either side may be
assessed for the construction of the road,
and that such assessment shall constitute
a previous lien the same as other taxes.
The bill passed, without debate-ayes, 20;
noes, 16.
H. B. 800, by Mr.. Henderson, concerning
the release of sureties on the bonds of retail
liquor dealers, by giving notice. The bonds
men are required to file such request with
the county auditor ten days before the
meeting of the board of canvassers. Passed
ayes. 10; noes, 20.
II. B. 266, by Mr.. Yaryan, to amend the
exemption law, by making 1t $500, and ex-
tending il to travellers we'll resident
householders. The question recurring on
the passage of the bill, the vote resulted
ayes, Is; noes, IS.
H B. $40, by Mr.. viehe, to amend the act
requiring sheriff sales to be advertised IN
newspaper. II requires the paper of general
circulation. The bill passed by vote of IS
to 1.
House adjourned.
SENATE
SATURDAY, Feb. IL.
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