The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-01-23
IN THE HOUSE.
The Matter of Recording the Army Muster
ROlis-Importaut Bills Considered.
MONDAY, ian. PIP r. N.

Mr.. Reddig.
On motion by Mr.. the further reading of
the Journal was dispensed with.
ROSTER OF EX-soLpIERs.
Mr.. Wilson, of kosclusko, offered the following
"whereas. the muster-in roll and the muster
out roll OF the Indiana soldiers OF the Mexican
and the Indiana soldiers CT the late civil war are
on tile in the Announcements office, aud have
not been recorded in any book, but are being
Worn out by much handling; aud
"Nhereas, The loss or destruction of this army
roll would be a material loss to a large number
of the people of the State, and
Whereas, The same are liable to be burned
or lost; therefore, be it
"ResOlvcd by this House of Representatives,
That the committee on military affairs confer
with she Adjutant-general and frame a bail 10
provide for recording ana safe keeping of this
muster IN and muster out rolls, and report the
Same to this House, said report to he made on
or before the first day OF February, 1888"
While Mr.. Copeland prepared an amendment
to Mr.. Wilson's resolution, Mr.. Shively offered a
resolution which he subsequently withdrew,
providing that the State-nouse investigation
c%onmittee should hold their session with open
doors.
Mr.. Copeland then sent forward the following
amendment To Mr.. Wilson's resolution:
rWhereas, The names of many members of the
indiana Legion have been by accident or over
sight omitted from the pay rolls, and have never
received any compensation for their valuable
/ Smith raid"
Mr.. Jewett explained that inasmuch as the
outlay that IL wond occasion would be consld-
SAoofNg NO "ohIA hpb " Jaw pGpAhtAOh ehNA
some Investigation could be made, and, there
fore moved that the resolution be referred to the
committee on military affairs.
Mr.. Wilson sad: have been at the A0jutant-
generals Office, and find that there is no muster
IN and muster out rolls of several eglments.
Mr.. Smith thought that the muster roll should
be preserved, but was not in favor of any special
bill that would occasion u large outlay in the
end.
Mr.. Copeland said: I hope the resolution Will
be unanimously adopted. Tho papers contain
ing the records of our soldiery should De
Sacredly preserved. The members of the Indl-
ana Legion, whose nnmes have been omitted
from the payroll, accidentally or Intentionally,
should have a practical recognition. In our part
of the state, during she time that hell-hound
ana traitor, john Morgan, was raiding and pill
lngIng our Towns and villages, ana the Knights
OF the Golden Circle and the Sons of Liberty
were plotting treason and secretly aiding Nor
gan and Kirky Smith, our citizens, regardless Of
party, joined the Indiana Legion to protect our
people. 1 believe they will he remunerated in a
substantial manner by this House.
Mr.. HefFren 0nterpusiug)-May 1 ask the gem
tleman from Jefferson Il question:
Mr.. Copeland-Certaiply.
Mr.. Heffren-Can you tell me whether or not
john Overmyer was member Of the Knights
of the Golden Circle at that tiIueq
Mr.. COpeland-T take pleasure in answering
the gentleman. l heard one other gentleman
make that foul charge. ICries of "order,"
"order." He was not then or at any other TIME
Circle.
Mr.. Patton-I am sorry that the gentleman
froHi Jefferson (dr. COpeland) should make u
partisan fight on this measure, or Hllude to
parties. The gentleman from Jefferson is young
yet.
Mr.. Copeland-I was not aware that any one
had niade or attempted to make a PARTISAN allu-
sion In this discussion. If there is any rarty on
this 190r that claims or backs John Morgan or
sympathlzes with mis- treason, then l have made
an allusion 10 party.
Mr.. Patton thought that as there had been ave
copies Of the muster-out roll made, the govern
ment had taken all necessary steps to preservs
these records. He was not in favor of bringing
up such q question, as he thought the House had
other fish to fry" He thought it was the duty
or the Adjutant-genera TO preserve the muster
rolls, He d1d net wish to incur any unnscess ary
expense.
The motion to refer the resolution to the COM
m!ttee on military affairs was agreed to-yeas
Mr.. Heffren's bin, H. b. No. 2o7, to provide
Tees and salaries for certain county offices
therein named, was called up and read n second
time.
FOREIGN INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Mr.. Wiley offered a resolution, which was
adopted, that the Auditor of State he instructed
to furnish the House II list OF all foreign corpo-
rations which had not complied with the lsw in
filing their regular semi-annual statements, as
the Law requires.
NEW PROPOSITIONS.
The ~following described bills were introduced,
read the first time, and were s~ovarally passed to
the second reading unless otherwise stated:
BY Mr.. Shiveley-H. Is. No. 24S: 70 amend sec
ton 81 of an act concerning proceedings in
criminal cases, being section l,637 OF the Re-
vised siat utes of 1s9l-the jurisdiction of
justices of the peace.
BY Mr.. Wiley-H B. No. 249: In relation to
petitions fof rehearing in the 5upreIne Court.
By Mr.. Hetfren-H. b. No. $50: To amend sec
tions 20 and rs OF AN act concerning decedents'
estates, being sections 2,4S9 aud 2,f9O Of the
code OF 1881, relating to estate of husband or
wife.
BY Mr.. HeGren H b. No. 251: To amend sec
tlon l OF an act in regard to foreign insurance
The senate concurred in a resolution authoriz.
ing the printing of 5000 copies of the report Of
the engineer on the survey OF the Kankakee
river region.
CHARITABLE ASSOCIATIONS.
The bill, =. L. No. 155, TO authoriz4 charitable
associations to change their names [see Senate
proceedings of Saturday, was taken up, and
under q dispensation OF the constitutional re-
s%triction, moved by Mr.. Jewett-yeas II, nays l
the bill was passed To the final reading, ami
passed the House Of Representatives-yeas 73,
nays O.
The bill, s. B. No. IL, to amend section 2ss OF
The act concerning public offenses and their pun
ishlnent, being section 2,204 of the code OF 1881
was taken mp, read the first time and referred to
the judiciary committee.
The bill, S. Is. No. 20, relating to the qualif-
cation OF petit jurors, was read the first time
and referred to the COMMITTEES on the Judiciary.
The Dill, 8. Is. No. 81, to punish persons who
disclose the contents of messages sent over tele-
phone wires, was read the first time and referred
to the Judiciary committee.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr., MeMullen, from the indiciarv committee.
reported back Mr.. Wiley's bill, II. j. No. 100, TO
prohibit the selling. hartering or giving away
rhe questions provided ny the State Board of
Education. with an amendment striking ont the
emergency clause. The report was conc1r red i'm.
Mr.. Wilson. Of Marion, from the same com
mittee, returned SIR. Frazier's bill, II. b No. 81,
to provide for the sale of lands purchased on
the part OF the State at judicial sales, with a ia
vora6le report. The report was eencurred in.
MI. McMullen, from the same committee. re.
ported back Mr.. Mellett's bill, II. b. No. 1877, to
amend section 50 of an act concerning public of.
fenses with an ainnndment.9 The report was con-
Cured in.
Also, Mr.. Bowers's bill, II. B. No. 1853, TO legal
IZe the acts of notary puhlics whose commissions
have expired, with q recommendation that it be
indefinitely postponed. The report was concur.
red III.
Also, Mr.. Whitsit's bill, Fl. b. No. 10, concern
ing the use of fire arms, with an amendment
striking ont the emergency clause. The report
WAS concur red in.
Mr.. Heffren, from the same committee, return
ed Mr., Shively's hi, H.. b. No. 149, TO amend
section BIG of the Revised Statutes, concerning
procedure in civil cases, with an amendment
strlking ont The emergency clause. The rennrt