Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 6, Number 26, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 December 1846 — Page 2

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SENATE. TruotT, December 3, 1SJ8. Senate met Hon. J. C. Read iu tbe Chair. A message was icreivtd fiom the House of Rrpiesenratire, info: mini; the Senate of their oiganixitiou. Mr. Elli p;x3rd and took his eat. On motion of Mr. Beiiy of M.. lesnluiion was adopted iiiai ineiuusano regulation vi last rwu uc auupiru ' . . ... . i i..; t .j .a f . I the Kovemment of toe piesrnt tessi of the senate. Also, Respited, Ihtt (be u' lie pi inter be inst meted In furnih cne bundled copies of standing rul. s and orders fur the gjvernmrnt of the Lenste. On mtin by Mr. Lojin. Reside ed, Th-t copies of laws be furnished to each mercies of the Senate. On motion by Mr. HaTrick, RetolceJ, That the jint rules of last winter cf the two Houses be adopted, and that the House be iofvira:d thereof. (n motion by Mr. Loa, Resolved, Til a eum-aittee of two te appointed, with a similar committee ort tfie part of the House, l inform the Coven or that they aie 10 ready to uccivc any cuiivniii;i mtion be Is paseJ In mikt. Mcsts. Loan aud Clements were appointed said committee. A message was received f.m the Houe, i.-tforrr.inz the Senate of a comTittce appointed t wait on the G'trimri alo. of a committee to wait D the -Ree, Mr Beecher, to address the Throne of Crace in behalf of the pioent Assembly, On mo'ion.lhe Senate reciprcenttd the message of the House, an J Messrs. Kn;!i-h and Oi:h were aoinii.trd the committee to wait on tl.e Rev. Mr. Leechei on the pit of the Senate. Mr. Holloway rfr.rd :he following resolutions Resolved, That the doorkeeper be ottle-ed to contract wi h the poiiirto.s vf the Mate Journal srd Stole S ntine I for thiee copies of earh popcr, sepaiately enveloped, at fifty eei't per copy wl.'n h wa ad pled. Mr. O. t! IlV-ted ill- f.l--win ie-o1ulion: Resolved, Tint the Li'o.arUn be oidered to procure a rail tetweea the chamber i-nJ l!ic lotty; wlkh was aJcpttd." Sena'e at!j -urued. AFTUt'JOC r.s 10. A message was received fioii the House, reciprocating the resolution of the Senate ad .pting the j inl ink-s of last feion fur the government ( (be p t-tui session. On motion of Mr. Handy, the itsolutun adopted this morning relative to taking the papers during the session wis ecr.nsideied. " Mr. Paiks moved that the sum of fifiy cent per copy for each piper should be siricken out, and t ie su'j-c.iptijn pi ice inserted. On motion of Mr. Loan, the resolo'ion and proposed amendment wis laid on the t .tie. Mr. Loja n maleaieport f.on the comnittfC ti wait on the flovei nor, that he would meet the a-emtle. Houses at half-past two o'clock, and make bis annuil cummiin'i'iii. A mcssije was received fiom the Hu-c, convnuDicatini a resolution adopted, that t:.e House, the Senate concui ri g therein, at thiee o'clock, pioceed to count the votes for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor. On mo' ion of Mr. Morm of D., the resolution wa amended by inserting one-half, alter thiee atd,on motion, the Senate reeipr eatrd the resolution. A mesaze was received, an. I reciprocated by the S oite, insitm the Senile to meet the House instanter, to bear the message of bis excellency the Governor. The Governor having deliveied his mcssaje to the Senate and Huose aemti!ed, the Senate relumed to their chamber. A mcsajc from the House, "n fjrrning the Senate that the House had concurred in the amendment of the Senate Axing the time forcouutine the votes for Governor and LieutenantGovernor at the last annual election. On motion of Mr. Zenor, the Senate reciprocated; and Messis. Zenor and Kdmont.in were appointed tellers. A meiijr fiom the lious, inviting the Senate, instanter, into the House to count the votes for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor. The Scnjte, returning to their chamber, adj .uioed. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. : Tt'tsDAT, Dec. 8tli. The House met. On molion of Mr. Thompson. committee of two were appointed to jet in conformity with a simitar one from the Sennte, to request the Rev. Mr. Beecher to open Ihe session with prayer. Messrs. Thompson and Fuller wera appointed said committee. On motion of Mr. Miller, a committee of tmrn wete appointed to act with one from Ihe Se-nnle, and wait on the Governor and inform Iiiin that both houses are now organized, and are ready to receive any communication from hi in which he may be pleased to mike. Messt. Miller and StntiGeld were appointed ssid committee. '- Mr. Noel oflered a resolution giving permission to re- - porters to occupy a place within the Ilousn, to furnish ilia proceedings for their different papers ; adopted. Mr. Leinmorids offered a resolution requesting the Doorkeeper to furnish each member a copy of the Revised Staiutes, the Juurnnl and Laws of the last session; adop'ed. On motion of Mr. Harlan, a committee was appointed to revise the standing rules of the House. Aiessrs. Iiailan, Stewart, Julian and Dole were ap pointed said committee. ' "Mr. Dowling oflered a resolution directing th Doorkeeper In contract with the editors of the State Sentinel and State Journal for fire copies of their tri-weekly is sues, providing the same do not exceed GIty cents per co,-y. Amended on molion of Mr. Fuller, to read four instend of five. its being partial; almost every. county, he said, ha4 pa pers witicn give tiie same intonnation, and are as much entitled to the patronage of the Legislature as those printed at the capital. ." . Mr. Fuller thought i.t an act of just ire to thetr constituents th.it they should be. fnrn'xlied with both Whig and Democratic papers, as both parties were equally represented here. Those pnpers printed at the capital possessed fmlilies of giving accurate information which no other did. ; Mr. Culms moved that the members pty the said sum of fifty cents out of their own funds. Mr. Carr of L. moved to indefinitely postpone the resolution and amendment ; refused. Mr. Secrest thought it absurd to adopt the amendment. The Home had no right to control the individual action of its members. . Mr. Culms said lits amendment was designed only to operate in ease the resolution was adopted. Mr. Fuller contended that he wa promoting the inter, est ol his constituents by vnling (or this resolution ; it was but furnishing them information at their own expense. The ayes and noes were tnken on the amendment, which did not prevail ayes 9, noes 84. Mr. Dowling said, since he Imd ofleied the resolution, he had ascertained there was a difierence in the fob-crip-lion price of the two pnpers; that of the S-nttne.l being evenfy-five cents, and the Joutn.il 'wing fifty cents; the Tri-weekly Sentinel is neArly double the size of the Triweekly Journal ; Mr. D. moved to amend iho resolution in accordance with the subscription price. O.i motion of Mr. Secresr, the resolution and amendments were laid on the table. Mr. Fuller moved that the House proceed to the election of Sergennt-nt-arms this afternoon at three o'cloc k. Mr. Crookshnnk was opposed to the election of tl.is eiiicer, as being wholly nnnecessary. Mr. Fuller soppotied bis resolution ; he said the House dispensed with a Serjeant-at-arms hist winter by employing an additional Doorkeeper at the some prico usually allowed to a Sergeunl-at-aruis. Air. Thompson opposed the resolution. The resolution was then indefinitely postponed, on motion oi Mr. Sleeth. On motion of Mr. Carr of I.., it was resolved tint the House, with the Concurrence of the Senate, proceed, on to-morrow at 11 o'clock, to open and count thd Totes iven at the last election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. On motion of Mr. Miller, the lloure adjourned. irTIRS'iOS SESSIO.f. The committee appointed lo wait on the Governor reported that they had performed that du,y, and he would deliver his annual inessnge this afternoon at half past two o'clock. On motion of Mr. Miller, the time fer counting the votes cast for Governor and Lieutenant Governor was changed to thia afternoon at three o'clotk. The Senate was then invited into ilia Representatives' HjII to hear the message ; when the Governor in person delivered Iiis ma. ; whereupon the Seriate retired. On motion of Mr. Porter, the Senate wns agnin invited into the I lall f Representatives, to witness the opening and counting the votes givoo for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. j'endtng which, tne convention adjourned. SENATE. Wedsmat, Dccembci 9, 18.6. Senate met. Mr. WlMchelt appeared and took hi seat. Mr. Oitft, frm Ihe select committee, reported I hat they bad waited on the Her. Mr. Beecher, aud that he would attend at ten ft'eh-ek, A. M., a debited. On motion of Mr. Il.llow jr, the resolution relative t taking the paper by the u mbcii if the Senate, was taken up, ti geiher with the proposed amendment ; and on motion of Mr. Holloway, it wn resolved, that each member cunf.t wtih th viat mivre and rpreive ftr.v numUr ,.f pspe:s, the eot not txceeiJing five do! Urs, lo be paid out of j bit... r r ' -i I the Stale Treasury, Mr. Park jave 'notice that on t-raonow, he woold move thai a l.tr standing re mmittee be appointed. Leave being granted, Mr. Veibiike introduced a bill for a tew mode of alvertising the delinquent list. On motion of Mr. Miiler, resolved, that fifteen hundred .Copies of the Governors Message be piinted. A m- e was received from the House informing the fenafe, that a committee cf two was apointed to act wi h a sunl'a'' committre on the part of the Senate, ta wait on his KreHncy, the Governor, and Hon. Paris C. Donning, to inlf ..a them tfcey h.d received a majority of votes fr Govert.or auJ Lieut. Governor; wtiicn message wa, on mo'tin, ipci e.vaVl fy the Seni'e, appointed sid ci mrnittee. and Messn. Howell and Zenoi

A message was received from the House, inviting the Senat tj meet with the House to bear the prayi r of the Her. hU. Beecber, which was itcipriated. Mr. S ockweil moved that on thousand eopid of the Governor's message be piloted iu the Ueimao larp iae, Mr. Ellis moved to lay laid tesolutioo ou ihd table aye Z2, nu 21. Mr. licur of Monroe moved to stake cot ICOO, which motion prevailed. Mr. Kliis moved to in-eit 159 copies in French.

Mr. Siock well said that the reason he t ffeted the resolution was that be bad t me CüO votes in hi di-tiicf, who wuc pleased with the liberty they ri j lycd in this favored country, and whi were aoaious to know ttie pni.ciple'i by which out gotemmeiit was Carried e, and he knew of no way of so lupi tly iutiuctin(r them in lhoe p.inciples as by priuling in htu on lai.gujge, aud sencing tj ihe u tl;e tnejjjge tf our ; Goverr or. Mr. Lljvi said, ihe strongest objection with him to print-

ing the message in Gcinun wa, that he wuu'd prefer that it be entered on the journ: I ; adopted. should n' t be piinte.l ecn in KoglUh; for be consiJeied the On motion ot Mr. Huff, the Senate was now invited inideas id down in the message so eirooeous, and doctrii.es oi 1 to tnw ia lo ,ear ttlw pni,,, pmyer of the session by paity so fai-fetrhcd and uniiet essai ily intioduced, tint he tlie Rev. Mr. lieeclier. did net think it wt-e to pie-d tb. ru tfoie the people. tMr eroal, on leave, intrmluced a bill to extend tli Mr. Klrnouti.n lemaAed that if ihe ccntieman had cor.fi- tfnn t)Fhe rülllIe court in putnsrn county.

ae. ee l;i H.e gooa en.eoi inc pcpie, nc w-.u.a p.e.cr in.i No J-xrtrM.es and piineiutes wliich he onlJered !o ctione- ' 0US MioU'u tc piead over the Mite ai-d let the eople judge. Mr. Oith s-.il ihe icmark of Mr. Davis Would hive been liop-r ha the v been m.de in the oiiinaf resolution; for then it miM hive been ihjiiiht pro; er to piint with Ihe message, the Faiewrll AdJies of Vahinston," and thus tiie ai.li lote could have gene with the poison he would then have voted to punt. Mr- Kliis said he ni-hed the dUlinction t f lanjuaje in llii-c luiit.y to be al.oli-hed ihat we weie all oue people. Should we ca!l tf.O'e wh come ro:n a fonin shore ai.d eitle wuh us in this lai d of the fee, f icineis No. Rut if they dnl make any disiiuctn-u, he Mi-bed copies to be printed in F.ei.ch. The vote wa tiirn taken on Mr. EliU's motion, which prevailed; and the oriiual ics.lutiou was then adopted, calling ft.tr 5V'0 ccpits iii I.e. man. iJa iiiot oo, the Senate a.ljouined. AtrEa-Noo.- sc ton. The Senate met. Mr. Howill lepoilrd that the cormntttce appoiutcJ to Wait oi Ihe Governor and Lieutenant (ijtcinur elect, had peifuiined th I duty, and tint tiiey Would meet the two Houses as-cmbled at half pa-t two o'clock, P. M. A inevie wa then received f.om tbe House inviting the Senate into the llou-e, i.ttlanier, to witness Ihe omh of ciTk e admit tütcred to tbe Govcmor aoJ Liiuienant Covrrmr e'ict. Afihe the teturn cf the Senate from ths Houe, the Hon. Ptii C. Dunning, as PiesiJcut of the Seuale, dehveicd his iiiau;ui4l as fotloAS: Ina is ;u rul Ailtlrrss of Ll.Gov. Duitnliis deathmen tf the Äcna.'e t Previous to entering upon the discharge cf the duties of he highly reeponVitde olli -e to which 1 have been elevated, hy ilio partiality of my fellow citizens of lodiana, permit n e lo aa I myc!f cf ibi occasion, to tender lo you as ibeir rrprexruuiivcs and through ycu, to them, my very st. ateful ac'inowleJjmrnts, for ibis diminguished mark of tti?;r rcgirJ ai.J cooTi'cnce. Dis'ruslirg ny own ahil.ties. I assume upon myce'f the Ji-charge of the ai'uous and compliealed tlutitt of pre id'ng oiriter tf this body with g'eat d fiiJer.ce. The importance of a system of ru'es fo' ihe government of all deliberative assemblies, is conceJed, by lh ?0 who are conversant with the procceJ.na of public bodies, whether convened for legislative or oilier purposes. You are convened in a le'm'stive cspaciiy, for the discharge of imp. Isnl elutie-'t. You are the guardians of the interests of the people of a sovereign Sia'e. Into your bands are coufiJrd important trusts trusls no less in ragnituJr than the pro eclion of the lives, lilierty, properly and reputation of your fellow citizens. How important then, that the rules adopted for your government ahnuld he faithfully and impartially adinii.ialered, in order that each of yi.u in yoo' individuol and repr aentitive e.tparity may be protected, and above all. that tbe righ'i guaranteed to your constituents, under the Consli ution and laws may be properly preserved. In the language of one of the nosl distinguished Speakers of the Urit'sh House of Commons, the adoption of a aya'em of rules, and a atrict and impartial administration of them w operate as a check and control on the actions of the majority. And ihey are in many instances a shelter and pr-.iection to tbe min- r.ty against tbe attempts of power. On the contrary, nothing tends more to throw power into the hands tf an administration, and those who acl with the majority, than a neglect of, or departure from, the rules of proceed ng. How de ii a'e then are tbe du tie of a presiding officer. How important it la that he shou'd clot-ely scan In own conduct, purify Lis own motives, and watch over and control bis own feelings." YYhi-n I siew the importance of the trusts confided uuto my hands, I csnnot but entertain fearful apprehensions of my inability t) tender universal satisfaction in the discharge of the duties of .he chair. I feel, however, morh encouraged from the reflection, that you are called bv the same voice that has called me to my present s tua'.ion, thstjou are invested with similar power and duties, that you are responsible to the same great tribunal for the manner in which you discharge your respective trusts ; all of which circumstances concur in creating a mutuality of interest and a fellowship of fe.ing towards each other ; aud above all, I feel assure, from a ironl acquaintance with many of you, that whatever errors I may commit in Ihe discbarge of the duties of the Chair, will n. t be a'triliuted to any improper motives, but to a want of judgment; and that whilst you have tbe boldiuss to condemn, you will bave charity euough to forg'e. . True, it is not my duty to outer into tbe angry and ex citing debates, or to rngage in the intellectual struggles which in the very i atme of things, often spring up in the Senate, from ihe tipteJ conflicting intertill of your respective conmituenctes. I he nation to which I am called places me shove them. Il is my duty to suppress and suhdue those angry fecüngs, t pteserve peace, aud to restore order wheiever il has been viola'ed. If I can succeed iu pcifonr.irg tho-e important duties, and in meriting your confidence and ca.ccm, my ambition will be more than gratified. The freedom of discussion which is tolerated under our republican firm of government, (and I rejiice that such is the eae.) gives riee to panics entertaining d üa.ent political views up.m questions i.f Slate and National policy. It is not my olj-ct upon ibis occasion lo descant upon any oce of those leading questions; th.ilis a duty belonging; tooiher and higher functionaries of our Government, and in part to a dilFe'eol l gislmive body yet I deem it my duty to say, that I altrittute my elevation to the oflke I now fill, tminfv to the advocicy of a certain svstcm of piinc'phs. and I now publicly avow my intention of strict' ly adhering to thoe piineiples, .shou'd any one or more of them bo brought before this body for an expression of opinion, and it should become under the constitution my duty to give a voire in their settlement. Neverth' less, I am equally frank to declare from this stand, that I have never witneied any public good resulting from a discussion, in our Legilative balls, of any one of the great qu.Mion of national policy upon which there is a manifest d. (Terence of opinion b.tween the two political parties of ihe country, and my sincere prayer to Him who rules over the deoioiesef men and nations, is, that the fell sp ril of party may not be permitted to enter within the walls of this Senate Chamber, that it may not be sulT.-red to mar the harmony of our deliberations upon questions of Slate policy deeply affectii.g the pecuniary iuterests as wc'l as the honor of our bei ved Slate. And mar I not indu'ga the hope that each of you deeply imbued with a love of country, and a lively devotion to the best interests of your constituent, will so direct your legislative exertions, that when you return to the circle of your acquaintances and constituents, you may each one bear the welcome plau Jit, " weil djne, thou gooJ and faithful servant." We are assembled this day ut.der auspicious circumstan ces. The dark cloud of p dtlical adversity, which has been for years pau ove. hanging our beloveJ Slate, and retarding her onward mareb lo wealth and prosperity has been measurably diss'pa'ed. Dy the liberal amd enlightened legislation of the Congrerri of the United S.a'es, the Repreaentslives of the peo ple were enabled at the last session of the legislature, to lay tbe foundation for an honorable adjustment of our Siste indebtedness, upon such terms as are within the ability of the people lo meet And it eff rda me great pleasure to know that rur con stituents bave so promptly and nob'y responded to this measure of their Kepresentatives. Much, however, yet remains to be done before this great measure for the people will te finally consummated. I trust, however, that your zeal in this matter will not abate until you shall have res'ored the !ot credit of Indiana, and placed her again upon the roll of debt-paying States; this done, and you will deserve, as doubtless you wiJL recieve, the enviable distinction i.f benefactors of the 'people.' '.' In conclusion, gentlemen, permit me to renew my pleJire to you, and to the country, ihat I will (in the language of the oath that I ha jut taken) according to tbe bet of my ability, Uitblully and impartially discharge the duties of pretid ng officer. I now commend myself in your libe rality and kind feeding ; and invoke ppon us individually, I r - ö - and upon our legislative labors tbe blessings of Him who presides over toe destinies of men, and of nations. On motion, the Senate atljoumeJ. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wed.vesoat, Dec. 9. The House met. Mr. Thompson, from the nelert committee, reported that they bad railed on the Rev. Mr. Reicher, and Ihat be would attend this moroing at ten o. clock. " The Senate now came in, and in joint convention proceeded to count the votes cast (or Governor and Lt. Governor ; the following is the agsregate vote : James Whifcomb received f.r Governor, 04,101 rotes. Joseph G. Marshall f i- St. I. .11 1 töO,GC7 2,273 I Stephen C. Stevens (I ii

it it Whereupon, James Whitconib was declared elected Governor for the next three years, and Paris C. Uunuii Lieut, uovertmr fur lue um lime, lit joint convention then adjourned. On motion of Mr. Palmer, a committee, waa appointed to act with a similar one on Imhalfof tlie Senate, to wait upon James Whitconib and Paris C. Dunning, and inform Iii ein of their election, and ascertain at what ttnia it will suit the ir convenience to lake the oath of of&re. Messrs. Palmer and Julian were appointed such committee. Mr. Porter moved an amendment to the standing rules, wiiich was, tl any member was present ana reiuseu in ! vi. tu when called upon for Hint purpose, the wet tl Ins Lein present and refusing to vole when called on should () . , tarifield. , ,,,, county waf ,n. ertfd ; then passed to a second rending r " - The resolution in relation to tnkinz pnpera wna taken from ihe table : after various amendments and cniisidcra Lie discussion, the resolution was rejected. Mr. Miller moved that five thousand copies of the Go vernor's message be printed for the use of the House. Air. Thompson moved to amend by inserting five bun dred conies in the German, and two hundred in the French language ; resolution and amendments adopted. Mr. Ilnrlan moved that the House, with the concurrence of the benate, proceed to the election of Judg of the 8th Judicial circuit on t riday next : Imd on the tubte. nr. iioiinnd introduced a resolution to go iniu me election of Auditor of State on Friday next al ten o'clock ; a si a. a S . . al I laut on ttio t.iijle. Mr. Carr of L. introduced a bill authorizing the Circuit and Probata courts of Lawrence county to devise new seals ; r.nt-seu to tue second reading. Mr. Stewart introduced a petition in rcgnrd to the Pro bale tourts of Fuycllc county ; referred to a select coil)' rnittee. ATiznxeox srssio?r. Mr. Miller offered a resolution requesting the appoint ment ol a committee to invite the Judges of tbe Supreme Court to be present to witness the inauguration f the Governor and Lt. Governor. Adopted. Mesr. Miller and Porter were appointed send committee. fllr. I iilmer Irom the select committee, appointed on lite behalf of the House to wait on tiie Governor and Lt. Governor elect, reported that they had perfoimcd that duty, and would, at half past two o'e-lock, attend in the Hall of the House to receive the oath of cdhce. On motion of Mr. Julian, the Senate was invited insin nter into the Hall lo witness the cereuionv of the inauzuralion. The Senate being present, the Governor and Lieut. Governor elect carae in, attended by the joint committee of the Senate and House, when the oath of office was administered in a solemn and impresMvo manner by the Hon. Judge Slack ford, after which, Gov. Wlntcomb delivered a brief, but a truly eloquent and appropriate inaugural address. The Senate then retired, when The House adjourned. SENATE. TuvasDAY, December 10, IS IG. Senate met. On motion of Mr. Parks, Resotctd, That the standing rules of the Senate be so amended tint a cotni .it tee be appointed on the benevolent institutions of the State. On motion of Mr. AUin-n, Jlctolved, That the message cf the Governor be committed lo the committee of the whole Senate, and made the order of the day for this day at two o'clock. BILLS ITBODUCF.D. By Mr. English, to cornet ceitaiu mipiints tbeteiu named. Passed. By Mr. Read, to provide for tbe holding of a convention to revise ihe constitution of the State. Senate adjouroeJ. ArTceitooM sEsstox. Senate met. The President laid before the Senate the following as the STANDING COMMITTEES. Ol Election. Mess.s. Rotkhill, Allison, Berry of F., Cowers, Cuppy, Coats, Hamrick, Jackson, and Simpson. 0 Finance. Messrs. Parks, Coffin, Green, Conner, English, Goodcnow, Clements, Coats, and Day. On th Judiciary. Messrs. Oith, Djvis, Osborn, Hemy, Clements, Rybitisuu, Ellh, Stewart, Winchell, Murphy, and Holloway. O.I Federal Rel it ions. Messrs. Read, Park, liar Jin, Harrier, Davis, Howell, Beard, Bradbury, sod Milliken. Oi Education. Messrs. 0-bom, Holloway, Berry of M., Stockwell, Stewart, Alli.-on, Muiphy, Maish, Handy, Haidiu, Goodenow, Hontgomeiy, Beard, Ellis, and Hamrick. Oi Military JTairi Messrs. Howell, Winchell, Hamer, Logan, Moigan, Handy, (Umrirk, Waters, and Beriy of M. V Roads. Messrs. Berry of M., Bradbury, Beard, Green,

Paris C. Dunning receive J for Lt. Governor, C2C5 Alexander C. Stevenson teceived ' !0,'-äj6 SteDhen Ö. Hareün " 2,2-1

n. ... . . . f, , . . J '. ' '"' House lor the lat session, be found the names of Chenowtlh, English, Verbüke, Zenor, Morgan, laber, aDd;foür,ecn 1wyerJ Iecaided in fiTor of gDlin, a divorce in a

Day On the Affairs rf Ihe Town of Indianapolis. Mcsjis. Hardin. Stewart, Conner, Zenor, Verblike, Simpson, and Milligan. On Canals and Internal Improvements Mesrs. Edmouston, Stock well. Reed, Davi-., Milliken, Berry of F., Holloway, Simpson, Ibrdiu, Handy, Tark, Allison, Coffin, Henry, Beard, Orth, Oborn, Taler, Rockhill, and Marsh. Oi Claims. Messis. Logan, Betry of V., Miller, Rubinson, Jaekson, Coffin, Bowers, and Chenowith. Ot the State Prison. Messrs. Cuppy, Read.Taber, Zenor, Montgomery, Million, and Verblike. ! On Unfinished Easiness. Messrs, Goodenow, Milliken, - Miller, Bradbury, and Winchell. On the State Library. Messrs. Miller, Conner, Taber, Moran, XTontgomcry, Hamer, and Waters. G- the State Bank. Messrs. Davis, Edmoaston, Paiks, O.ib, Marsh, Holloway, Milliken, Stock well, Rockhill, Osboin, Clements, Stewait, Goodcnow, Ellis, Heiner, Day, and Chenowith. Oi Agriculture Messis. Bowers, Park, Coats, Muiphy, English, Robinson, Bradbury, Coffin, Howell. Zmnr, Jackson, Morgan, Cuppy, Dy, Waters, Logan, and Verbrike. Oi Corporations Messrs. Berry of F., Handy, Edmonslon, Orth. Green, Marth, Montgomery, and Conner. Oi Benevolent Institutions of the State. Messrs. Henry, Stockwell, Green, Miller, Howell, Loan, and Hamrick. 0.1 Enrolled Bills. Messrs. Murphy and MillionOn Engrossed Bills. Messis. Winchell and Waters. JOINT COMMITTEES. On Public Buildings Messrs. Allison, Read, English, Chenowith, Jackson, Ruckhill, and Coats. . 0 i t Canal Fund. Messrs. Stuckwell, Clements, and Allison. 01 the State Library. Mesrs. Clements, Berry of M. aud Millijran. The President also laid before the Senate the papers in the case of the contested election of Jonathan M. Vinegar agxinst Dixon Milligan, for a seat ia the Senate of the State of Indiana, for Ihe senatorial distiict composeJ of tbe countks of Jay, Ulackfoid, and ll-tnriolph. On ii.otioi). the papers weie referred to the committee on -,:., On motion of Mr. Howell, one hundred copies of the stand - ing committees were uidcrcd lo be piialcd for the use of the gf,)alei r Laave was granted to Mr. Allison to introdjce a bill for Ihe purpose of leviving an act to locale a State road therein ca,IK.j Leave was granted to Mr. Hamrick to introduce a bill lelative to county roade. Leave was granted t Mr. Rockhill to introduce a bill to change the time, of hoi ling courts in the county of Wells. Ame5s.gewas received from Ihe House, informing Ihe Senate of the passaze of an act to authorize the iu ls of the Lawrence ciicuit court, aud probate court, to devise new seals. Also, of a bill authorizing a settlement with the keeper of the SUte Prison. Leave was gtaoted lo Mr. Simpson to introduce a bill relative to trie auditor of Unim county. Leave w.s gi anted to Mr. Holloway to intioiuce a bill to amend an acl entitled an act to iucoiporate the city of Richmond. On motion, the message from the IIoue was taken np and the bill authorizing a settlement with the superintendent of the State prison passed; also, the bill authoiizing tbe respective judges of the circuit and probate courts cf Lawenetc county lo devise new seals was passed. On motion of Mr. Verbrike, Relced, That the judiciary committee be instructed to report as U the expediency of devising a uew system tf Piobate courts. On motion, tbe Senate resolved itself ioto committee of the whole. The committee rising. The Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Thursday, December 10, 164G. The House met. The Speaker laid before the House the order of business for the present session ; and a'so repotted tbe standing coin miltces. STANDING COMMITTEES. Oi Elections. Messrs. Suil,Wiley,Tiimble,raiker, Huff, Johnson, and IJanna. On Way and Albans. Messrs. Secrest, Fry, Anthony, Carr of L , lleiidncks. Lohns and Lanutun. Ot the Judiciary. Messrs.- Stanfield, Porter, Dunham, Harvey, Julian, Meeth, and Palmer. On Education, Messn. Hunt, Hicks, Moore, Nofsinger, Hamilton, Norton, and Neat. On the State Bank. Messrs. Cravens, Hull, Smiley, Edvrw!. Wolfe, Noel, and Tebbs. On Military Affairs. Messrs. Fuller, Jones of B., Hardin. Tail, Dunham, Walker, and Huff. On the State Prison. Messrs. Ferguson, Shields, Anthony, Harlan, Miller, Giiffis, an1 Hutldleston. On the Tow of Indianapolis. Messrs. Harding, GrifSs, Hill, Balding, Summers, Hatfield, and Paiks. On Claims. Messrs. Thompson, Hall of VV., May, Clark, Holland, Lutz, and Lcmmonds. On Roads. Messrs. Meredith, Scott, Thomas, D. cker, Brown, Deam, and Hall of P. On Canals, f e. Messrs. Dole, Dowling, Logan, Jones of G., Lewis, Kerr, and Walkei. On Agriculture. Messr. Powell, Gordon, Woodruff, Osborn, Wise, Green, and Hoffitetter. On Corporations Meats. Porter, Fry, Hailan, Ca$satt, .Suit, Wilson, and Miller. On Enrolled Bull. Mesrrs. Tait, Casatt, Carr of L., and j Deam,

On Engrossed Billt. Messrs. tetter, and HudJb stun.

Crookshank, Slcetb, Hos On Public Expenditures. Mes-rs Hostetter, Carr of C, llolman, Arnold, Goidon, Cassait, abd Parker On tu Tmtt Fund. Messrs, Stewart of F., Stewart of L., IXib-on, llick, Youn, Ad Ueman, aud Gtlleece. On Benevolent ana Scientific l ist it ut iont. -Messrs. Watts. Yatyan, Tail, Tackett, McCoimack, rmokhai:k,anJ Mason, juixr lOMMtrrKKs. On Public uilding$, Mesis. Noel, McCormack, and Moi.k. On the Canal F0td. Mcsr. Culm, Jenison, and Brown. Oi the State Library, Messrs. Vatyao, Slcetb, and Harvey. Mr. Dow Im moved the punting of two hundred copies of the Older of business, ai d the standing committees. Adopted. FCTlTli Vi raCtEKTED. By Mr. B-a'dinr, on the su'iect t f a Ma'e roaJt referred to a select committee consisting of Mr. Balding sod other. By Mr. Hatfield, from ri izensof Hancock county, on ihe subject of a State road; refetred to a select committee Conlisting ef Mr. Hatfield and otners. Hy Mr. Harding; rrlened to a select committee, wi.hout reading, of Haidittg and others. By Mr. Btkert Klrried wi bout ieair to a select com mit I ef ci,ni'li'e of Mr. Hiker and ethers. By Mr. Cmahin, fiom citiz ns of Bluiisvillc, In foey county, praing to vacate the town of Blaiiüviile; rrfotrtd la a tlect co:nmitlte consisting ot AIcssis. Caruauan, stew ait, and Tumble. By Mr. Harhn; referred without realing. Also, ihe petition of , piayir.g a divoice. Ou motion, the petition was laid on the table. BEsOLtTIOXS 15TBCDICED. By Mr. Yarran, Resolved, That the House will in ro case leceive a bill or petition to g.ant divoires during the present scsMon, in any cae where the ciicuit ci Urt has jurisdiction of tbe subject matter of complaint. Mr. Sccreit thou Jit that the resolution was not proper. He believed the House bad no jurisdiction on the subject of divorces. Tbe House bad no constitutional power wh oever to giant divorce, and theiefore it is nrnecessaiy to attempt 0) ie-trict it action on this subject. Mr. Yaiyan sai 1 he did not Jisagtee wiih Ihe member from Putnam. He cotiMdeied Ihat the trar.Uge contiacl was a civil contract, and could not by this House be impaired. The Legislature had no power to abrogate or annul iL Mr. V. contended Out great injustice had been d. ne by the Lc gi-Utuie granting divoices when they could ni possibly be eqtiaiiitcd with the circu r.sianccs, the pioper place was iu ihe county courts, wheie the w hole case could be careful'y and imi a.tially ioveslia ed. Mi. Duoha n stid he could not vote for this resolution. Ii wou'd be iufi inging Ott the right of petition, guatantied by the constitution of out State. He considered tl.e LcgUlatuic bad no constitutional au:ho. ity to giant divoice. Tbe c uits had ample juii-dicMon of tbe u?.ji?ct, and would always absolve the contiact when it ought to be. Generally Ihe caes presented here are those in which the party applying are in (he wren,:, and could n.t olUiu the pr.yed for divo.ee whcie the mattere u!d be imputully and fully inves iitcJ. Also, where injustice was done to tbe wife, the General Assembly had t o authoiity to make any piovisions respecting alimony, nor cju'd they ever be suflkienlly aJvied of tbt ciicumsiances to do s-, if they had the power. Mr. Potter moved to amend by s'n Ving out all after the lesolvitig clause, and insert thai the Legila:uie had no constiioiional pjwer to p.ant divorces, or if tbey had, it would be impolitic to exercise it. The amendment was accepted. Mr Thompsou said he approved of the reolu ionj but that sonne members iniht cousiJer tint the Legislature bid ihe power to annul maniage contricts, but at the same time hid d 'tibts of its policy and expediency. He therefore moved to amend the amendment by striking out the part that elates to the inexpediency of tbe Legislature granting divoice. Mr. Secrest read a section of the constitution tf Indiana, and argued that from Ihe impoit of that section, the Legislature had do lijiht whatever lo grant divoices, because it is infringing on the powers of the j'idiciaiyj that the sevciall oraucnes oi me government snouia exercise treir peculiar funci ions, without the interference of tbe other. Mr. S. examined (he position sometimes taken, that the Legislature could do whatever it had tbe power to enable others to do. The duty of annulling tbe maitiage contract was conferred on the judiciary, and the Lcgislaluie had no more power to interpose and exercise that power, tbau it would in any other civil cae between litigating puties. Mr. Hailau moved ihat the ieo!ution and amendments be laid on the table. Nut agreed to. Mr. Harlan thought the matter should have been laid on the table, in oider to give the members an opportunity to examine the ubiect. It was a q tieft ion not without many difficulties. Former Legislatures had uniformly exercised that power. Men who were able to expound tbe constitution judiciously, had not only enteitained constitutional doubts en the subject, but had unequivocally given their opinion that the bciietal Assembly possessed tbe power ol so d in. Mr. Thompson withdrew his amendment. Mr. Dole oHVrrd an amen j t ent dcclaiing that as the Le gislature had exercised the power of granting divoices fr. tn its origin, it was inexpedient to restrict its action on that subject now. Mr Harvey moved to lay the amendment on tbe table, wnicn was accoidingty done ayes 54, noes 4! Mr. Noel reraaikcd Ihat a number of the lawyers now in the House had given their opinion that the power to grant divoices was unconstitutional. By rrfeniug to the journal I this House for the lat session, he found ihe names of certain cae; among ethers voting aye, was the name of the gentleman i.o.n rei.y. Mr. Thompson leplied btiefly that Mr. Noel bad entirely misunderstood bis position on tbe question before the House. Mr. Secrest moved to amend by inserting after ihe resolving clause, that in the opinion of this House the General Assembly has no power, tc The ayes and noes were nnw taken on the icsolution, which passed ayes 49, noes 47. Mr. Noel offeied a resolution granting the V of the Hall to Mr. lrwieg, of the St. Mary's Scmim:j; 3u Tuesday evening next, for the purpose of giving a musical concert. Adopted. By Mr. Celms, that 5 000 copies of the Governor's inaugural be printed for the use of Ihe Huu-e 1,C00 in the German language. Adopted By Mr. Fiy, that ihe judiciary committee examiue whether by ihe Statutes of 1S4J Ibe wiit of ne exeat was in foice, aud if not, to report ou the expediency of reviving ir. Adopted. By Mr. IIu.T, that Ibe Governor's message by referred to a commit lee of the whole House, and made the special uidcr of the day f.r to-mouow, at two o'clock. By Mr. Mooie, that the d.Mukeeper furnish each member of this House with three copies of the Tii-weekty J ouial, aud two copies of the T.i-wetkly Sentiue-1, to be paid for by the State. Mr. Harvey moved lo lay the resolution oa the table. j Refu-ed ayes 41, noes 51. j Mr. Crooklunk moved its indefinite postponement ayes 47, noes 43. j Mr. Miller said there was n improper distinction made j between the two paper. He thought it ws showing pari tiality lo tak . Ib.ee of one and two of the other. Mr. Dole said there was a diffeience in Ihe subsciipti n 'price of tie two papers, and there was a renon for it s the i Sentinel sheet was nearly duhle Ihe size of thit of the Jou.nal. He did not d -uot but that Ihe rice was set down j as iow as its publishers could pus.ibly furnish it at. He thought that Lecau-e the editors of the Sentinel published a i idicr sulci, u i uuc eou; aiuiiiz a uiueu talker ainuuue ot !m3t,er every issue, they should not Le prociibcd on that ' .ccouot- ll d,J .ut consider it an act of generosity, but i simply one of justice. Enteipnse should have an adequate I rca,l; , ... ... ' . ' Mr-Colms said he was opposed to taking papers altogether. , Because Ihe uass of Ihe people could not be furnished, and fhae taken woulJ te roiwatdcel t polilical fiiends. It ws ' impossible for the people to gain any direct or satisfactory i '"f "ma,n tbe occasional paper that would be sent to thcm' rhe distinction in the resolution was pio. er he did I ""' Tragreuive democracy wo.thbalf as muck as , wa. afa n'f Mr. Faller moved the previous Question. which was scconded. The vote then reaming on the main adopted, ayes 49, noes 47. resolution, it was By Mr. Dowling. That the juiiciiry com ni tee inquire into the expediency of so amending the 72d chip. R. S. of 1S43 ("the act supplemental to an act subjecting real and personal propcity to execution") and all other laws for the the collection of debts, as to piovide for the gradual modification of the stay and valuation laws, with tefetence to futuie contracts, so as to facilitate the collection of debts, and as a means of restoring that confidence between our citizens which existed previous to tbe pecuniary revulsion which led to the enactment of our present collection aud unreasonably bi.'h valuation laws. Adopted. By Mr. Lewis. In relation to amending laws by refeience to tbeir title, kc. Not adopted. By Mr. Harvey. Instructing the committee on elections to inquire into Ibe subject of relating the law restricting volets to their lespective townships. By Mr. Watts. Instructing the judiciary committee to inquire into tbe subject of amending the laws granting divoices for wilful abandonment Adopted. BILLS INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO A SECOND HEADING. By Mr. Harvey. In relation to publishing delinquent lists. By Mr. Holmtn. To provide for the conection of errors In 1 tnd patents sold by the State, By Mr. Dunham. In iclation to holding a convention to revise the constitution. By Mr. Scott. In relation to a county road. By Mr. Hamilton. To incoipoiate Decatur County Medical Society. By Mr. Wiley. To repeal Ihe act reviving docket fees. By Mr. Watts. Explanatoiy of tbe act in relation to certain proceeding in Mooioe county. By Mr. Moore. Ketative !n loaning the school fund. By Mr. Cassait To piovide for the issue of patents for land sold belonging to the Wabash and Etie canal. By Mr. Harding. For the extension of the tune, in the case of land sold for taxes. Mr. Palmer, ou leave, introduced a tesolution reqniiing the ' Public Primer to furnish the House with the Governor's j Message, and S.e same number of the accompanying doeu- ' tnrnts. Amended and adopted. By Mr. Sleeii. . To legalize the publication of lands sold for taxes in Shelby county. By Mr. Norton. In relation to the time of holding courts in the 9th judicial circuit. On motion, the House a Ijouroed. AVTERSIOO SKSSIOX. Bills Introduced. Mr. Harlan, from a select committee, repotted a bill legal izing tbe acls or the board of county commissioners for Grant county ; read the first a d second times, and referred to the judiciary committee. Mr. Parker; to repeal the act amending the 2lRih . of chap. 13 of the R. S. 1843 ; passed to the second reading.

Mr. Hall to incorporate the town of ML Vernon read

the first time and passed to the second reading. Mr. Cassett; for the rebel of purcnaseis ol canal lands read tbe first time. Mr. Moore i for the relief cf Thomas Berry passed to tbe seCond reading. Mr. Cravens i to provide lor a seuimeni Between me State and the former supeiintendent of tha State prison. The lutes of tbe House being supeoded,tbe bill was read tbe Ih.id time and passed. i Mr. HarUn t to declare a certain naaoe a misprint) passed to the second .-eading. Mr. Carr of L. introduced a resolution aothouzmg the ori ginator or introducer of any bill which may be refened lo a committee, to meet with such committee, when the bill may be unler consideration. Mr. Htivey; iu relation to a certain school district in Helld ieks county. Mr. Dowlirg; in relation to tepealing the act au'.hoiiting docket fees; teferied to the judiciary committee. Mr. Tumbles to charge the time of holding Probate courts in Delaware county t passed to the second reading. Mr Norton; in lelalioti to road tax in Elkhart county; parsed to the second reading. Mr. Thompson in'roduced a resolution instiucting the Judiciary committee to inquiie intJ the expediency of repoitine a bill rrnnirit g the cleiks of circuit courts to furnish tianscrii ts in ceitiio case ; a.topted. Mr Watts introduced a resolution instructing the judiciary Committee to eoqune into the expediency or so changing I tie Piobute system as tJ organize Probate c.uits, ic. ; adopted. On motion if Mr. t ulter, the Houe aaj ouined. SENATE. Fkidat, Dicemter 11, 1S4G. Senate met. The President laid before Ihe Senate rrpotts from several branches of tbe State Bank, w hich were refened to the com mittee on the Slate Bank. Pet Lions PrefenleJ. Bv Mr. Edmonstou t refened to a select committee. Bv Mr. Taben referred to. the coinmiitee on canals and internal imptovements. By Mr. Rubiuson; referred to a committee. And a remon f trance; iifened to the same committee. By Mr. Clemeuts; refcired to the cotnmiltee on loads. By Mr. Cuppy ; teferied lo a select committee. By Mr. Clement; referred to the committee on road. V.y Mr. Murpheyj referred to the committee on roads. Dv Mr. berry ol on education! referred to the com mittee on education. Resolutions Introduced. Rr Mr Orth, to re Deal our valuaii. n laws. Mr EJmonston maved to amen 1 by directing an inqSiiy into the expediency of renealinz or m diiym the same. Mr Handy moved to lay on the table tbe said resolution and proposed amendment. The ayes and noes were called, Ayes Messis Bcrrv ef F., Beny of M., Coats, CefSn.Con ncr, Dar, Kdmonson. Klus, tntish, l.rccn, iiamtick. Handy, Hard n, Henry, Uowcil, Jiekson, Marsh, Miller, Milluan, Milltkin, Muntiomerr, RobmsoD, fcimpson, Mewait, cr bi ike, and Waters 26. Noes Allison, Beasd, Bowers, Bradbuty, Chenowith. Clements, Cuppy, Davis, Goodenow, Hamer, Holloway, Lo can, Morgan, Murptiey, Orth, Osborn, Patk, Read, Rockhill, Stock well, Taber, Winchell, Zenor 23. So the resolution and amendment were laid upon the table Mr Milligan offered a resolution requirin tbe committee on the judiciary to inquiie into tbe expediency of changing the niesen! ntobate system. A30,-ica. By Mr Clements, to instruct the committee on education to inquire into 'he expediency of selling school lands. Butt introduced. By Mr Rockhill, for the relief of Joseph Dicky and Queen t refened to the commitee on claims. Br Mr Jackson, to ptoviJc for the ptiotiog of ceitain acts therein named. . By Mr. Robinson, to legalize the adjournment of the De' catur circuit court at tbe fall term of 1S46. .TJy Mr Taber, relative to decrees in chancery. - - By Mr Jackson, to repeal ceitain local laws therein men tioned i passed lo a second reading. . By Mr Murphy, authorizing the auditor of Henry county to sell certain lands theieiu named t passed to a second reading. - - Leave was granted to Mr Zenor to introduce a tesolutioo instructing the committee on military atTaits ti inquire ioto tbe expediency of revising the military laws. Bills Referred. A bill providing for the publication of Delinquent lists ; re ferred to the committee on finance. A bill calling for a convention to revise the constitution of the State was, on motion, referred to a committee com nosed of a member from each judicial circuit, by a vote of ayes 27. noes 21. ' : - A bill relative to county roads t referred to tbe committee ou roads. A b II to amend an act entitled an act to incorpoiale the city of Richmond t teferrcd to tbe committee on coiporatt ns A bil was intioduced by Mr Allison to change the ime of holding probate couits iu Greene couoty. Senate adjourned. ArTEKtroon SESSION. Senate met. Tbe President laid before the Senate the report cf the Agent of State ; whirh was laid upon the tabic and 500 copies oidcred to be printed. The following members were appointed a committee on the bill lu revise the cons'i'ution of the State t 1st judicial ciicuit, Mr. Montgomery ; 2d, Read, chairman 3d, Gieen; 4th, Howell; 6lb, Stewart; 6th, Rubinsoo ; 7th, Coffin; Sth, Taber; 9th,0sbotn; 10th, Beiiyof M; Hth, Winchell; 12th, Marsh. Mr. Davis iutioduced a bill for the relief of Victor II. Pepin ; passed. Mr Millet introduced a bill extending a certain act therein named for tbe sale of certain lands in Crawford county. By Mr. Allison, a bill to repeal a ceitain joint resolution therein named. By Mr. Davis, a bill to incorporate Anderson's Collegiate Institute. Also, a bill by Mr. Clements, providing for the compensation f supervisors of roads and highways; which were severally read and passed to a second reading. A resolution was offeied by Mr. Berry of Franklin, instructing the committee on finance to leport a bill authorizing the letting out to tbe lowest bidder, the public piloting; which was adopted. A resolution was offeied by Mr Bobinsoo, calling for the appointment of a committee of six members, to report seme plan to imptove the Michigan road south of Indianapolis, Mr Osborn moved to amend by adJing, also that put noith of Indianapolis. Mr Osborn thought that part needed as much improvement as the part south of Indianapolis. Mr Robin-oii thought that part belonged to a separate town fiom that of tbe sou.h. If the gentleman would offer a resolution to the effect of his amendment, he would cheerfully support it; but he wished the southern portion of the road left to his caie, as he was Dear losing bis life coming up lo Indianapolis, and if he bad, be doubted not it would have been a great loss to the Stale of Indiana. The aid resolution, together with tbe amendment, was adopted. A petition was then presented by Mr Hamer, to change the name ot an adopted child thereiu named ; rclerred. Seuate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Friday, Dec. II, ISIS. The House met. The Speaker laid before the House reports from the several branch banks of the State. Rcteried to the committee ou the State bank. Petitions, kc., presented. By Mr. Lewis. Referred lo a select committee. By Mr. Colms. Praying a divorce. Ou molion of Mr. Somers, it was laid on tbe table. By Mr. Dunham. For the relief of William Smith. Referred to the committee on claims. By Mr. Dean. Oa the subject of a State road. Referred. By Mr. Hendiicks. Fiom sundry citizens of Jefferson county. Refetred to the Judiciary committee. By Mr. Ciaik. Refetred without reading. By Mr. Parker. (Two.) referred to scUct committees. By Mr. Hanna, From citizens of Carroll county, on the subject of a State road. Referred. By Mr. llolman. From citizens of Miami. By Mr. Hendiicks. To amend the city charter of Madison. Referred to a select committee. By Mr. IJaona. Piaying a change in a certain Slate road. Refened to the committee on roads. Dy Messrs. Baker and Ilarlatid. Referred without leading. By Mr. Hull. From citizens of Jefferson county, praying an extension of the jutisdicti m of justices of the peace. By Mr. Hailan. Referred without reading. By Mr. Giltcece. Fiom citizens of Huntington. To amend the road law. By Mr. Hailan. A divorce petition. Laid on the table. Also, from citizens of Grant county, uo the subject of erecting a certain mill dam. Referred to a select committee. By Mr. Wise. Referred to a select committee. By Mr. Claik. Rtfened to a select comrniitee. Resolutions. By Mr. Carr, of C. On the subject of reviving the militia law. Adopted. By Mr. Somers.' That the provisions of the resolution furnishing papers to the members, be extended to the officers of the House. Adapted. By Mr. Stewait of F., instructing the Judiciary committee to report a bill making debts before a Justice of the Peace collectable in the township wheie they were contracted; adopted. - By Mr. Sleeth, instructing the committee to inquiie into the expediency of enacting a law requiring each road district to elect its own supervisor; adopted. By Mr. Baker, oil the subject of revising the school law j adopt, d. By Mr. Powell, on the subject of redeeming lands sold for taxes; adopted. p By Mr. Dowling, on the subject of amending the law of mechanics' lien, an aa to give mechanics a lien on buildings foi sums less than thirty dollars; adopted. R Mr. Harlan, providing for the election of Auditor of ' c - - - x n- ..- . vi..i ...I :...! r .1... c. j: state ana i ieuici v. . -"u j-.-to .t mc uui juui- ' ciul circuit, this afternoon at 2 o'clock ; laid on the table ayes 34, noes d4. By Mr. Dunham, on the subject of . electing township officers; adopted. Bill introduced and read the first Um. By Mr. Fuller, for the belter regulation of the county board of Warrick county. . . 3y Mr. Balding, to establish a Mate road. By Mr. Holland, to punish certain crimes therein nnmed. , By Mr. Secrest, for the relief of Thomas Wood and John Curtis ; read twice and referred to the committee oo claims.

By Mr. Mamillen, to incorporate a band of musicians in Decatur county. Dy Mr. Julian, to increase the salary of probate judges; read twice and referred to the judiciary committee. Dy Mr. Colms, to empower the board of county commissioners of Kosciusko to bold certain real estate ; passed to a third reading; also, to authorize Ihe people of Kosciusko to elect their county surveyor ; referred to lb judiciary committee.

liy !it. iienartcks, aumorizing masters in cnanccrj iw take acknowledgments. Dy Mr. Colins, to regulate the publication W flenn quel lists in Indiana; read the second lime and referred to the committee on ways and means. a. Dy Mr. Stewart of L ,to vacate Hie town oi inaepena-en.-s. in Importe county. Dy Mr. Uilleece, to authorize masters ia chancery to make avknow lodgments, etc. The bill extending the time of holding probate courta in Putnam, St. Joseph, Wayne, and Lawrence counties, was read the third time and passed. The bill lo revise and amend the Constitution oi in State, was laid on the table. A number of bills were read the second time, and were referred to committees, or passed to the third reading. The bill lor Hie lelief ol purchasers ol canal lands gave rise to a briet, but spirited discussion on a motion in rerer it to the committee on lands, in w hich Messrs. Thon pn, Secrest, Cassait and llolman participated. AFTER0).V SESStO.1. The Sneaker laid before the House, the report cf ilia the Agent of State laid on the table, aud 50Ü copies orered to be printed. The consideration of the Governoi's message being asMgued fur tins afternoon, was postponed until lo-mor-row at i o clock. Mr. Lutz introduced a bill to vacate certain streets and alleys in Hie town of ISoblesville ; passed to the second rending. The Sneaker submitted the report cf the Trustees of the Asylum for the deat and dun. b laid on the table aud 500 copies ordered to be printed. On motion Ol Mr. t orter, the House adjourned. SENATE. Satcbdat Morsiso, Dec. 12, 1846. Tbe Senate met. A message was received from tbe House informing the Senate of the passage cf an act changingthe times or holding Probate courts in certain counties therein men tioned. The President laid before the Senate the report of the Trustees for the education of the Blind. Ordered, thst said report be laid on the table and ltOO copies be printed. retitionst tyc, I'restnted. By Mr. Zenor, tbe petition of Samuel T. Dsgerly, for t divorce from Nancy, bis wife : referred to a select com mittee. By Mr. Parks of Coble : referred. Dy Mr. Marsh, dT Martha Warner: referred. By Mr. Milliken, of certain citizens of Ohio county, praying for additional pilots at tbe Falls: referred to a se lect committee. Bv Mr- Siockwe'.I: referred to a select committee with out reading. Reports. By Mr. Berry of Franklin, on the bill entitled an act amending an act incorporating the city of Richmond: referred to the committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. Edmocston, reporting a bill requiring a X!. Pro, in the Dubois Circuit Court: passed. Resolutions Introduced. By Mr.JCdaionslon, that tbe Legislature proceed to-day at half past two o'clock to the election of Auditor and Treasurer; adopted. By Mr. Logan, instructing the committee on Military Affairs to report as to the expediency of revising the Military system; adopted. By Mr. Miller, instructing the comrniitee oa Military Affaira as to the expediency of so amending; the military law aa to make every man perform military duty according to rank, and without proxy ; adopted. By Mr. Murphy, instructing the committee oa tbe Judiciary to report as to tbe expediency of providing against the valuation of property on execution, npon any contract made after the 1st of June, 1817; adopted. " By Mr. Marsh, that tbe Senate, the House concorrias;, proceed to-day to the election of President Jm'geof the 8th Judicial Circuit, at 11 o'clock, A. M. ; adopted. By Mr. Stewart; That it is, in the opinion of this Senate, inexpedient, improper, and impolitic for the Legislature to grant divorces in any case where the coutt ef the State bave jurisdiction. Mr. Handy moved to lay the same on the table. Avcs. Messrs. Allison, Berry of Franklin, Berry of Monroe, Coffin, Cuppy, Day, Edmoaston, English, Green, Handy, Hardin, Henry, Howell, Jackson, Marsh, Mdler, Millig.n, Montgomery, Osborn, Read, Rockhill, Taber, Waters, Winchell, Zenor 24. Noes. Messrs. Beard, Bowers, Bradbury, Chenowith, Clements, Coats, Conner, Goodenow, Hamer, Hamrick, Holloway, Logan, Mi'.iiken, Morgan, Murphy, Orth, Robinson, Simpson, Stewart, Stock well, Vcrlrike 21. So it was laid on the table. By Mr. Milliken, that the committee on roads be instruct, d to report as to the expediency of so amending the laws, that supervisors of roads shall keep private roads in repair, provided tax sufficient to keep said road in repair was paid : not adapted. By Mr. Handy, that the committee on education report as to the expediency of amending the common school laws; adopted. By Mr. Robinson, that the committee on tbe Judiciary report aa to the expediency of making one or two new Circuits ; adopted. Bills Introduced. By Mr. Taber, to repeal an act approved 19ih January, 1846, providing for the sale of canal lands; referred. By Mr. Berry of Monroe, lo repeat an act relative to docket fees. Mr. Orth moved to refer the bill to the committee on urifitHühcd business, as Mr. Berry himself, in introducing the bill, had remarked that there were probably some errors in the bill, ss be was in baste when he drew it up; not so referred ; but referred to the comrniitee on the Judiciary. Bills Passed. A Bill to locate a Slate Road from Point Commerce to Feeder Dam, in EetjRiver. A Bill to change the time of holding courta in Wells county. The message from the House relative to the Bill extending the lime of holding Probate Courts in certain counties therein named, was then taken up and passed to a second reading, after the addition of several counties to those already mentioned in the bill. Senate adjourned. AFTERNOON SESSION. S nate met. The President laid the reports of the Fort Wsyne anJ Lawrenceburgh Branches of the State Bank before the Senate, which were referred to the committee on the State Cnk. Also, the report of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, which was referred to the same committee. Leave was granted to Mr. Coats to introduce a bill providing for compensation for private property taken for the construction of the Wabash and Erie canal. On motion of Mr. Marsh, It was referred to the comrniitee on Canal and Iuteroal Improvement. Leave was granted to Mr. Miller te introduce a petition for a d.vorce; referred. A resolution was introduced by Mr. Berry instructing the commilteo on the Judiciary to report as to tbe expediency of appointing by law some person to receive money from executors or administrators belonging to non-test dents; and The Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Satcbdat, December 12, 1S1G. House met. Petitions, tj-c. Presenled. By Mr Hendricks, from certain Cerman citizens of Jefferson county, praying a portion of the public school fund for the support of German schools; referred to tbe committee on education. By Mr Meredith, from Benjamin Smith, and others, on the same subject; reforied lo the same committee. By Mr Carr, on the same subject; referred, without reading-, to the same committee. l)y Mr Hull, from colored citizens of Jefferson county, playing a part of the school fund to be set apart for their benefit; referred to the committee on education. By Mr Gritüs, Irom citizens of Randolph county, for a Slate road ; referred to the committee on roads. By Mr Anthony, on the subject of German schools! referred to the same committee. By Mr Lemmonds, from German citizens, on the subject of granting a portion of the public school fund, for tha support of their own schools. By Mr Norton, on the same subject ; both referred to the committee on education. By Mr Dunham, from P. Morgan, praying relief; referred to the committee on claims. By Mr Mason, from citixena of Brown county, prayiog further leral protection of religious meetings; refened to a select committee. liy Mr Gordon, on tha subject ol German schools; referred to the committee on education. By Mr. Julian, from Daniel Mace, and others, on the subject ol appointing a reporter for the Supreme Court; referred to the judiciary committee. By Mr Hamilton, Irom certain citixena of Decatur county, praying the repeal of the license law for the sala of spiritous liquors, so far as Decatur county is concerned ; referred to a select committee. By Mr Claik, from citizens of Lagrange county, on the subject of fixing the interest on loansol the sebool funds; raferred to a select committee. By Mr Thou pson, from Jamis Foster, for a divprce;