The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-01-28
NATIONAL AND srArE LEGISLATION.
CONGRESSIONAL


More new bills were introduced Into the House
on Monday.
The Senate on Monday passed Mr.. Baysrd's res
olution condemning the perpetrators Of the Lon
don dynamite outrages
The Senate and House proceedings were some.
what brief on Monday in consequence OF the
death of Congressman Duncan, of Pennsylvania
Speeches were made ana early adjournment fol-
lowed.
In the House Of Representatives Wednesday,
consideration Of the Indian bill provoked long
discussion on the Oklahoma question. the Inter
State Commerce bill was the bone Of contention
in the Senate.
heCommittee on Public Lands reports to the
House OF Representatives that European noble
men have acquired about twenty one million
acres in the United States and that foreign capt.
tal viii before many years possess itself OF 100,
COO 0. acres more by the foreclosure OF American
railroad bonds.
In the House of Representatives, Wednesday
Mr.. Kelley reported 9 bill to allow drawbacks on
imported articles used in manufacturing tobacco
for export. While In Committee of the Whole
on the Indian Appropriation bill, Mr. Burnes de-
clsred that Oklahoma Is practically in possession
Of cattle CON panies, 10 the exclusion of individ
uEl settlers.
in the Senste Friday when Mr. Vests resolution
for nf gotiations with three Indian tribes for the
cessiol OF the Oklahoma lands came up, Mr..
Plumb Offered y substitute for bargain with the
men for al lands above 0 acres TO each mead
Of family, The surpius 10 be used for actual
tiers only. Amer some debate. both resolutions
we're offered 10 the COMMITTEE on Indtsn Affairs.
Each House of Congress was presented with
national flag by the Woman's Silk Culture AsSo-
citation of the United States.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Edmunds intro
duced bill, which is intended as g law, to put
stop 10 the operation OF dynamiters who make
their schemes 10 be carried out In foreign coun-
tries. In speaking upon the matter, he called at
tention to the alarming state Of affairs that has
arisen, and said that the time had come for vigOr
Gus action. The bill wa referred to the Commit
tee on Judiciary. After considering House bill
the Senate went into executive session, when the
was AGAIN lat
The London explosions were informally discussed
end Mr.. Bayard offered resolution condemning
the perpetrators. In the House very little bust
hess was transacted The Agricultural Appro.
pris tlon bill was passed, after which Mr.. Town
snend endeavoIed to call up the Mexican Pension
and after several motions an adjournment was
taken.
THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
The Democratic caucus to nominate candidates
for Librarian and other Offices will meet on
Thursday NIGHT
The bill requiring the effects OF alcohol on the
human system TO be taught In the common schools
OF the State has passed TO engrossment.
The President of the Senate announced Thurs
day that he had caused copies of the joint reso
luton, REGARDING pensioning OF soldiers. to be
forwarded TO our Senators and Representatives in
Congress.
MIR. McHenry has introduced bill in the House
liking the licence fee for selling vinous malt and
other intoxicating liquors In any county In the
state at $500. For license TO sell vinous and malt
liquors only, the lee Is placed at $500
The concurrent resolution concerning an
amendment to the Constitution, making county
offices four years terms, was ordered engrossed
last Friday. The resolution also provides that no
one holding such Office shall be eligible TO re-
election to the same.
Representative Best, OF Steuben. has prepared a
fee and salary bill, fixing the salary OF the State
officers at a certain specified sum, and mpower-
ing the Board OF County Canvassers to fix tue sal.
aries of county officers. Under the provisions of
the bill ell perquisites shall be turned into the
State and county treasures.
Representative Reeves, of Bartholomew, has In
troduced bill which provides that in trial OF
civil causes in Superior and Circuit Courts. the
sheriff shall place eighteen members of the regu.
lar panel In the Jury box. The plaintiff aud the
mem bers OF the jury SO selected, and the remain
ing twelve shall constitute the jury to try the
cause.
Mr.. Patton, of Sullivan wants the Grand Jury
system of the State abolished. and all proceedings
in criminal cases to be prosecuted under informa-
crime to have been committed shall be summoned
by the Prosecutor and complaint lodged with auy
court OF competent Iurt dtction, and that the per-
son so furnishing information shall not b. liable
In damages for the said act
Mr.. Lloyd, of Ripley, has prepared bill which
has Tor its object the prevention OF cams of
society or fair shall rent lease let or donate anv
premises, stall or booth to used for the purpose
of carrying on any game or chance or skill, any
scheme, lottery or drawing, with dice CARDS or
wheels, and the person violating these provisions
shall be fined not less than SIS more than 500
AT u O'Clock Thursday the Senate and House
met In joint convention, Lieutenant Governor
Manson presiding. After calling the body to or
der the Chairman stated that the object for which
the two bodies had met was to compare the votes
as cast in the Senate and House the day before for
read, and showed that Hon. Daniei W. Voorhees,
hac received a Majority OF fourteen votes in the
Senate and majority of twenty-nine votes in
the House. He was then formally declared elected
United States senator Tor Indiana for term OF
six years from the 4th OF March next
Mr.. Townsend's Civil Rights bin was reported
from the committee, with the recommendation
that it be indefinitely postponed. Afser a state
meDt by the author of the bill IL was recommitted
Mr.. Townsend is the eolored Representative from
wayne. and has promised to say something on its
merits at the proper time During a discussion
on the question OF recOmmittal Mr.. Browning
took occasion 10 say that he had examined the
statutes and had found no discrimination other
be would never vete for intermsrriage between
blacks and whites Mr.. Townsend said that
this was one OF the points which he proposed to
discuss at the proper time
The matters connected with the proposed fuYes-
tigation OF the State Treasury affairs came up for
discussion in the Senate again Frioay afte-aoon
on the return OF the Senate Joint resolusOh suo
the McMGllen substitute for the HOuks resoiuuOn
which practically provides for an iasestlgaton OF
ex- Governor Porter. The sr-Iste unanimously
edopted en- amendment TO me McMullen suOstl-
tute, as follows: "And such committee shall have
authority to send for persons and papers. admin
isier oaths to Witnesses have access to all books
parers vouchers AID documents in possession OF
Inc Treasurer OF state that pertain to the business
of said ofFee7 and shall make FULL aud thorough
Inyestiga,s0n OF the condition OF the State Treas