The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-02-28

FRIDAY, FEB. rs.
Mr.. Baxter, from the committee on benev-
olent and reformatory institutions, reported
back the letter of f. NJ. Sanborn and accom-
panying resolutions, that the invitation be
accepted, and that Governor Hendricks be
appointed delegate to the international con-
vention at Stockholm. The report was con-
CURED in.
Mr.. Peterson, from the committee on ag-
riculture, re ported back the petit lion asking
protection of sheep from ravages of dogs,
urging the granting of the relief asked for.
Also the communication from the state
grange in reference to stock running at
large, asking TO be relieved from its further
consideration.
Mr.. Davidson from the same committee,
reported on the petition of the state grange,
asking the establishment of department of
agriculture, recommending that it lie on the
table.
Mr.. Reeve, from the select committee on
s. B. 312 and s. B. 40-the tramp bills-re
ported them back. recommending that No
40 be tabled and 312 passed. The report was
cOncurred in.
Mr.. Streight, from the select conspittee on
legislative expenditures, reported back S. B.
307, recommending that it be referred to the
judiciary committee. Concurred in.
s. B. 10O-the hotel keepers bill-reported
Mr.. Cadwallader, from the select commit
tee on fair grounds, reported having visited
the grounds and found them in good condi-
ton. Various estimates are placed upon
their value, but the committee think they
would not sell for over 100000. The report
was referred to the committee on finance.
s. B. 800, for the relief of John Michael,
under suspension of the rules-yeas, 80;
nays q
II. B. 430, which is the Belt railroad bill,
was read first time, and on the question of
referring it to the committee on corpora
tons, the roll was called and but
26 members voted, which Is
not a quorum, and the bill could
then demanded, and but % members were
found present, which is not a quorum.
Mr.. Burrell moved that the absentees be
sent for. Eight were secured.
The vote on the proposition to refer the
bill to the committee on corporations re-
sulted-ayes, ID; noes, %. 1t was then re-
ferred to the judiciary committee.
The committee appointed to inform the
senate that the house was ready to receive
them in joint convention reported the pres
ence OF the senate in the hall of the house.
The convention was called to order by
Lieutenant uONtTuOT OIdy. Inc IOll was
called and Senators Grove and Reagan and
Representatives HoughtoD and, Welborn
were absent
The president announced the purpose of
the convention.
Nominations for one commissioner of the
insane asylum being first in order, the fol-
lowing named gentlemen were put in nomi-
nation:
Representative Smith, from Madison and
Henry, nominated George f. Chittenden, of
Madison county.
Representative Claypool, of Fountain,
nominated II. G.. Leonard, of Cas- county.
Senator Bell, of Allen. nominated w. O..
Kennedy, of Madison county.
The vote resulted
Sens. Reps. Total.
Geo. F. Chitrenden..." % 81 Y
w. o. Kennedy-........... Is 43 6S
H. G.. Leonard
Necessary to a choice, "a.
Mr.. Chittenden having received majority
of the votes cast, he was declared elected.
Nominations for one trustee of the blind
asylum being in order, the following named
gentlemen were nominated:
Representative Craft, of Marion, nominal
ed John M. Kitchen, of Marion county.
Senator Bell, of Allen, nominated Cortez
Ewing of Decatur county. rfr
Representative Claypool, of Fountain,
nominated A. G. Richardson, of Fountain