The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-20

ter suggested by the Governor respecting
the investigation of the State funds. The
subject was discussed pro and con, snd some
dozen or more Senators participated. FL
nally, resolution was adopted sppo nting
joint committee of Eve from each House.
who should examine the law regarding the
keeping of the funds, and report whether in
their Judgment an investigation is necessary.
A full report of the debate will be found in
the Legislative proceedings elsewhere in this
issue.
Representative Pendleton. of this city, yes
te1dsy introduced bill to abolish the Office
of Assessor in all cities OF the State Of $4,000
inhabitants, according to the census OF 1880,
and to provide that the assessment OF real
and personal property. as made and re-
turn ed by the Township Assessor in which
such city lie situated, shall serve "a the as-
sesement for city purposes; that the Auditor
of the county shall estimate in dollars and
cents the tax certified TO him by the Mayor
ana City Clerk, and set the same down in Il
separate column on the tax duplicate upon
which is written the amount OF State ccun.
~ and other tax; sDd the Treasurer Of tie
county IN which such city is situated shall
collect such city taxes, and shsl, make
statement uLder oath, the first Monday OF
every month, OF the amount collected and
shall torn the same over TO the City Treasurer.
lt is provided, further by the bill that the
City Treasurer of all cities of the State OF
$4,000 or more inhabitants shall, on the
third Monday in December. after the passage
of this act, make full and final settlement
and that it shall not DE the duty of the CITY
Clerk 10 make out duplicate of taxes and
the Council and Board of Aldermen are pro-
hibited from requiring him 10 perform such
work. The salary OF the City Treasurer
shall be 81 600 per annum, payable quarterly
aft Tor 4 nj - -.
from receiving anY fees or emolumeuts, the
salary to recover all expenses OF the Office.
The compensation Of the Auditor for placing
the city and school lakes upon the duplicate
is fixed at two cents for every 100 figures
entered.
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
rhe iolnt caucus of the Democratic Sena-
tors aud Representatives, called to nominate
q candidate for the United States Sente,
assembled at :: 80 O'Clock lsst evening in the
Hall of Representatives, ard organized with
Hon. David S. Gooding, of Hancock, as
Chairman, and Senator Magee and Repre-
sentative Debs, as Secretaries Mr. Gooding
said be trusted the meeting would be hsr-
mcnious, and expressed the hope that there
would be but one sentiment. On motion of
Senator Weir the reporters and citizens GEN
orally we're allowed to remain. A call OF the
roll showed nearly all Of the Democratic
members present Senator Hilligsss pre-
sent6d the name Of Hon. ID. W. Voorhees,
and moved that he be nominated for re-
election to the Senate by acclams-
ton. Senator Willard thought it would
| be best to cali the roll IS the
| action of the caucus might be con-
stIOed establishing a precedent. and
referred to the action Of the caucus ef 1872.
| where this view was adopted although the
rraar har u-QF nj for he &C.
about 10 be nominated. The caucus looked
| upon the matter in different light, and tbs
| motion to call the roll was defeated by .
vote of 40 to 80. The result Was
! received with loud applause. Senator
| voorhees, was then nominated by acclama.
ton, the caucus rising a. one man.
| Senator Schloss and Representative Debs.
| both of VigO County, were then chosen 70
nominate Senator VOORHEES, in the Senate
and House, respectively, to day, when the
| election of United States Senator will coms
| up. Senator Willard was selected to second
! the nomination in the Senate bat when Mr..
Jewett moved that all Democrats 80 desiring
should second the nomination in the House,
| the same latitude was given IN the Senate,
aud there will no doubt be several seconds
| to Day in both branches of the legislature
The following resolution was introduced
| nv Senator Msgee, and unanimously adopted
| by rising vote.
Ihe Democratic members Of the General As
semDly Of Indisna unanimously represent 70
| Presden elect Cleveland that the National es-
| TEEN i'm which the Hon. Joseph Z. Mcdonald is
held-sn esteem founded upon character ability
| and political serviee-indicates him as q proper
ard safe counsellor TO the Chief Executive OF the
Nstion end they assure the President-eect that
the selection Of Mr.. Mcdonald as one Of ms Con-
siitutionR advisers would DC exceedingly gratify-
not only TO the Democracy of indiana but 10 the
people of the State generally.
The aucus then adjourned, having bssn
| in session about thirty minutes.
THE REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS
The members Of the minority Ia the IN
diana Legislature met in the Fedora Court
| room last evening for the purpose of nomi-
| mating a candidate for the United States
Senate. For several days past there has
| been some quiet log rolling among the Re-
| publican members, some being 10 favor OF
/ Porter. a few for Cnmback, and others for
| Tom Brown. While he contention has not
been of a very bitter character, it wss
1 sufficiently marked to excite comment
| though from the first Governor Porter
has been IN the lead. The Republican ms-
| chine, or rather whst is left OF il. has been
| quietly working in the interest OF the ex-
| Governor, their chief argument being that
an Endorsement of his administration was
all the more necessary on account OF the
late defeat sustained by the party Mr.
| Cumback's following was made mp OF few
| who believed that bis dessrtion OF the tenn
| persnce people during the campaign should
| receive some Acknowledgements and that
nov, while the party had nothing 10 give,
would be the best time 20 make show Of
| generosity.
The caucus met and Organized with Mr..
Senator Huston in the chair, and Represent
alive Brownlee actirg secretary. There was
some bUtton-h -holing, and little squads col
1 lecied ar di tferent places IN the room, Por-
ters friends endeavoriDg to get unanimous
endorsement without the formality CT 58l.
lot The effort, however, proved abortive,
and ballot was ordered. with the following
result: Porter, 20 Cumbaok, - Brown.
); John NJ. Butler, ? and w. n. Celkins and
| r E TAYLOR, l each From this Il viii be
seen that Porter's strength is represented by
26 votes and the opposition 70 him oy q.
| Seeing that be had the nomination, El0-