Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 9, Number 6, Vincennes, Knox County, 10 January 1818 — Page 2

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tponm iit, it was decide.) g.itive : Ye as Messrs on C irr,

Clambers, Daniel, Ferguson and Litteil 7 Naya Mci ire. Deggs Bryson, Bunttfii otton, !ormer, Dunn Graham, Holmafi Hunt, little, Lynn. Scott, Snowden, Htevens, Slaughter, Sulilvafl Zenor a:vJ Lane, (speaker) 18 Mr Ferguson, presented the petition of A'illiarn Wright, praying for an act authorising him to build a toll bridge across Silver creek Which was read and refei cd. Tut RSDAY. DOC. 18. Mr. Sulli van, presented the petition of A. Grant, and .others, prayin for a new COUnty out jf the county of Sullivan, which w ti read refered. Mr Stevens, introduced a bill for organising the supreme court, and regular Bug the practice therein ; which was read and re fere I. Ir. Stevens from the loiot committee of revision, reported a bill defining the duties of recorders, and for other purposes which was read and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow. T ie engrossed bill, concerning joint estates and obligations, was read the third time, and on the question shall this bill pass, it was decided in the affirmative. Yeas Messri Beggs, Boon. Carr, Campbell, Chambers, Conner. Dunn, Daniel, Ferguson, Uraham, Hill, Hoiman, Hunt. Little Littell, Lynn, Milroy, ffcott, Snowden, Slaughter, Sullivan, Zenor and Line (speaker) 23 avs Messrs Bryson, Buntki, Cotton and Stevens 4 The bill Concerning trespassing animals, was read the third time k passed. Friday, Dee. 9. On motion of Mr Beggs, ? s Ivedy that a committee he appointed to like into consideration the propriety o! taking the sense of the people of this St ite Oil that part of the constitution, W tich fixes the seat of government at Cory Ion until the year 1825 and Messrs Beggs, Dunn Mil roy, Carr, Slaughter, Ferguson, Stevens and Sullivan were appointed that Committee. ' Mr Stevens from the joint committee of revision reported ft bill declaring Whftt laws shall he in force also, a bi'.i giving C rtain remedies in equity ; and also a bill rendering authentic records, evidence of proceedings in other sta'cs ; which were read, and ordered to be read a second time. Mr Ferguson, from the committee on the subject of the Ohio canal company reported a bill ; which was read, and ordered to be read a second time on Monday next.

Mr Per gurson, from the committee app linted on that subject, reported a bill to lUthorise William Wright to build a toll bridge a cross Silver Creek, whith w is read, and ordered to be read a secou I time on Monday next. At Carr, presented the petition of Richard Austin, on the subject ofafervv across the mouth of Silver ( reek. Which was read and ordered to lie on the table Ml- Ferguson, introduced a bit) to pr ?vent frauds and perjuries, which was read, and ordered to a second reading t i ! till to establish and regulate fer. ries, was read the third time, and on the question, shall this lull pass? It was decided in the affirmative VYE$ Messers Beggs, Bryson, Chambers, Cotton, Conner, Dunn, Daniel, Fergurson, Graham, Hill, Holmat, Hunt Little M' lure Seott, Snowden, Slaughter, Zenor and Lane, (speaker.) 19 Vars M essers B oon, Buntin, Carr, Cambell Little Lynn, Stevens and Sullivan s. SENATE Sa'urday Dec. 13. Mr, P aul from the joint committee o( revision, reported a bill regulating proceedings foreign attachments) which was re . h and ordered to a second reading on Mondav next Mr. Ferris introduced a bill for restraining unincorporated banking associations A iso a hili regulating marriages) Which wer read and ordered to ft second re iding. Mr. Baird, from the committee on that part of the governor's message, w deb relates to a -tate Library, reporte 1 it as their opinion, that this subject OUgh to be DOS poned. Mr. Montgomery introduced a bill respecting public seminari s. and for other purposes which was read, and ortiered to be read a second lime on Tuesday next The engrossed bm relative to applications fmr new counties was read tae thi 1 time and pas ed. MONDAY Dec. 15 M Paul, f om the jo t emmhtec of te vision reported a Mil for the assess

ment of dower; which was read and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow. Mr, Fen is, presented the petition of Eliza Sparkes kc. which was read, and committed to a select committee. Mr. Penington presented, the petition of the Trustees of the school section hi township No 3 south, of range No 5 ca', which was rea l, and refered The bill, organising Reply county

w?s read a third time and passe:!. The biil for granting writs of ex rat, was read the third time and passed. The bill directing mode of changeing the vffttte, was so amended, as to repeal all laws on that subject was read the third time and passed. Ir Penington, present! d the petition of William Wright praying his marriage with Mary Inward, may he legal ized; which was read, and ordered to lie on the table. Tuesday Dee. 16. Mr. Paul, from the joint committee of revision reported a bill concerning the duties of Sheriffs and coroners; a bill, to license and regulate Taverns : a bill, respecting apprentices; which were read and ordered to a second reading. Wednesday 1) c. 1 7. Mr. Ferris from the joint committee of enrolled bills, reported that the committee had examined the joint resolution of the senate and house of representatives, aiso an act respecting nonresident attornies and counsellors at law, and find them truly enrolled. Thursday Dec. 18. Mr. Paul, from the joint committee of revision reported a bill, to prevent trespassing by cutting of timber ; which was read, and ordered to be read a second time on Saturday next. The bill to regulate marriages, was read the third time and passed. The bill, for a new comity out of the east end of Tike county, was read the third time, and passed. Friday Dee. 9. Mr. Ferris from the commit ee of enrolled bibs reported that the said committee had examined an act repealing ail laws, and parts of laws, directing the mode of changing the venue, -ialso a bill, for a new county out of the east i i end of Pike county, and had found th tn truly enrolled. Mr. Paul from the commmitee of revision reported bill for the appointment of constables: a bill authorising aliens and foreigners to purchase and hold real estates within this state and a bill regulating weights and measures, and a bill respecting grist mills and milers ; which were read, and ordered tone read a second time on Friday next.

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Mr. Hunt, from the joint commitlee of revision, reported a biil for the support of illegitimate childier. ; which was read and ordered to a second reading on tomorrow. Mr. Sui: ivan in ttoduced a bill authorising the issuing of writs of certiorari in certain cases, which was read and on motion of Mr Stevens, the further consideration of said bill was ir.de finale ly postponed. Ay ts Messrs Bcggs, Bryson, Carr, Campbell Chamber., Cotton, Cornier, Dunn, Daniel Fun u bonraham, Hill, Hunt, Little, I.vftei Miiroy,

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Mr. Stevens introduced avlh to regulate the practice in suits chanry hl h was read and oi dered to a second reading. The bill declaring what jaws snail be in force, was read the third lime and passed. AYES Messrs Bcj ... Bryson, Carr, Campbell, Chambers, Cotton Conner, Dunn. Daniel, Ferguson, Hunt, Hill, Little, Uttell, Lynn, Scott, Snowden, Stevens, Sullivan and l.ane,(speakcr)-20 JYA Messrs. Boon, buntin, M4ClUre and Zenor The bill to improve the breed of horses was read the third time and passed. T'trsdau, Dec 23. Mr. Sullivan, from the committee to whom was referred the petition of sundry int.abit.ent-, of ullivan county, reported abill for a new county out oi Sullivan, which was read, and ordered to second

reading

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the poor, which was read, and ordered to be read a second time on VV edncs lay

next.

House of fteptittfc itutives

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Saturday, Decembei

Mr. Sullivan from the joi.r committee of revision, reported a bill to pi event persons From disposing of arms, ammunition, kc to the Indians. Also, abill lor enclosing and cultivating common fields. Aiso, a bill regulating the interest of money. Also, abill concerning vagra i abill regulating the inspection of flour, cxc. Aiso, a bill conccmi debtors and their sec uriiies. Also a bill regulating divorces; winch were real and ordered to a second reading Mr. Sullivan from the committee reported, that the probable ex pence s for the present year will amount to gl 00 ; I And the probable recei ts for the same wiil amount to 5532,323 r Hut as there may he some defaults in the payments into the treasury within the proper time, to supply that defect a loan of 8 s.ooo is recommended. Mr Sullivan, from the committee on that part of the Governors' Message relative to a loan, reported a bill on that subject ; which was re-ad and ordered to a second reading. Mr. liesrrs presented the petition of the

trustees of Clark sville, praying to be incorporated as a turnpike company for certain purposes ; w hich was read and re fer re I. Mr. Dunn introduced abill relinquish in-; the shares reserved by the State, in the Farmers and Mechanics' Hank ol Indiana : which was read and ordered to a second reading. . Alondttfs D'c 2 2. Mr. Stevens from the i ommitte ftfrey iMon, reported a bill for the revival of certain SUltS and actions ; which vas read a: d ordered to a second reading. Mr Sullivan presented the petition of Joi-.n M' Nought and others praying tor a new county out of the counties of Orange, Davis and Sullivan ; Also the petition of Isaac Hunter, praying for two new con ties out of the countv of Sullivan ; wi.uh Wii read and referred.

Mr Hunt, from the joint committee of

revision, reported a bid to perpetuate testimony : Which was read and ordered to be read a second time on Wednesday next. Mr. Ferguson introduced a biil providing lor three per. cent of the nett proceeds of ccituin lands within this state; Which Wis read and ordered to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Stevens, Ordered that a committee be appointed to obtain by loan or pur nase a complete sett of the statutes of the late Territorial Government, and of the state of Indiana, for the use of the house for the present Session ; -od Mr. Sw .cms was appointed that committee. Mr. Conner introduced a bill to prevent non-residents from bringing stock into this state and turning them into the rane which was read, and ordered to be read a a second time to-morrow. Mr Sullivan introduced a joint resolution to prepare the acts of trie present General Assembly to be printed in the most Speedy manner ; which Was read k ordered to be read a second time on Wednesday next. Mr. Mevei.s u ho v. a-; appointed to procure the statu i for the use of the house reported, that be had performed that duty Mr Slaughter presented the memorial of the Medical S .ciety of the 2d Medical District; Which Was read, and ordered to lie on the tabic. The bill, autliv rj ling the appointment of a pilot at the falls of the Onio, was read the third time and pa-scd. The biil denning and regulating previlejjs in certain cases was read the thircLtime and passed. TntjU oranizinc-; the Supreme COUItSnd regulating the practice therein ; Was read the third time and passed. The bill from the senate, authorising writs ofnerxcat and regulating the proceedings thereon, Was on motion of Mr. Stephens, read the thifd time Sc passed. Mr. Sullivan, introduced abill, effectually to prevent duelling, which was read, and Mr. B S moved that the further consideration thereof be indifinitely postponed ; and on the (jucstion for postponement, it was decided in the negative Ayes Messrs Bci;s Hryson, Carr, Chambers, Cotton, Conner and Dunn, Xavs Messrs. Hoon, Daniel Ferguson Graham, Hill, Holman, Hunt Littell Little, MClure, Scott, Slaughter, Snowden, Stevens Sullivan, Zenor and

Lane V3jeakcr.x I 6, Wi dr.csday. Dec. 14. Mr Sullivan introduced a joint resolution concerning the State Hank, which a as read and ordc red to be read a second time to-morrow. Mr Stevens, from the joint committee of revision, reported abill ta&uieni attornies and eouneei'ors at law ; wlLu was read, and ordered to a second rcadinS- ( )n motion of Mr Stevens, Ordrrrd That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of memorializing Congress, on the subject of obtaining, by purchase or otherwise from ti e Indians, permission for the tatf of Indiana, to lay out and open a public highway from Hrookville to Fort Harrison ; and thereupon Messrs. o'tc

vens Suliivan, Ferguson, Dunn snd Du icl, were appointed that eomn ittte. The biil fur the support tf ii'.citirr.::' children, was read the third time a;. . passed. A ts Messrs. Begs, Bryson, Cerr. Campbell, t ottor, Conner, Dunft, LV niel, Ferguson, Graham. Hili, i! .':.. . Hunt Little. Miiroy, -Scott, ncuMi( Stevens, Slaughter k Lane, (epeaj : Ways Messrs 1 oom Bemtin, Chambers, 'Littell, M'Ciurc, Sullivan nd Z nor. 7. The bill regulate interest on nioncwas read the third time and passed. '1 he biil providing a summary mode of collecting debts i.i oeiLsfucSSCS, wab read the third lime and passed. The bill authorising the executors oC John Jolinson deed to sell certain property to the steam osiQ company at Vn -cennes si read the third tunc fc pa. -e h 'i he bill reiinquishini the shares r -served by the state in the Farmed!' and Mechanics' Bank of Indiana, ws read the third time and passed. Tuc till, for a new county out of Warrick and Posey ; the bill for aneV county out of Warrick, Gibson and I'osey. and to remove the seat of justice ot" Warrick county ; and a bill to attach a N part of Harrison county to that of Posey, and to remove the seat of justice of Perry county, were it an the third time, and passed. SEX. 1 TE. Saturday, December SO. The bill, lor filing the seats of justice in all new counties hereaftei to be .a.d ofi was read the third time, and passed, Mr. Ferris iutro inced a bill, to regulate elections whh h was read and ordered to a second reading on Tuesday next MONDAY December 22. Mr. Paul, from the oint committee of revision, reported a bail concerning insane persons Jso. ahill for recording town piats, which were read, and ordered to a second reading. The bili, for the assignment of dowers, was read a third time and passed. Tiie bill regulating the feeaof several officers, and persons therein named, was read the third time and passed

I he bili making an appropriate

Wolf he. ops, was so amended as to .ep

propnateSlOOO; and on the que&uas. will the house concur in said amcndnlal It was decided in the affirmative. AY KS Messrs. Baird, Conner, Dcpauw. Penis, Paui and poike. 6. MAYS Messrs Bes and Pennington 2. On the question will the house concur in the amendment which goes to srlike cut the third section of the bill. Which repeals all laws allowing compensation for woit scalps ? it was decided in the affirmative. AYES Messrs. Baird, Conner, Depauw, Penis and Pam. 5. NAYS Messrs. Begg, Pennington and Polke. 3. TUESDAY, December 23. Mr. Paul, from the joint committee of

revision, reported a bill for ti.e prevention of vice and immorality, which was read and refered. Mr. Penis from the joint committee of enrolled bills, reported that they had examined a biil, making a specific appropriation for Wolf scaips, and had (bund it truly enrolled. The bill from the house of representatives concerning joint rights and obliga

tions was read the third time & passed

The bill, prescribing tlx mode of ifl i

ecec, g against aoscondmg debtors, m

read the third time and passed-

I he bill, from the house of represe

tatives, c.blishing Ferries was read a

third time us amended in committee of the whole, and passed. The president lain before the senate, the petition illiam Kelbo, w hich pas read and refered fv U J.DXESDAY.Dec 24. i

Mr. Polke introduced a bill restrain

II awkers, Pedlars, and petty chapmen

from selling without l icense in this state, which was read and ordered to a second readings The bill to provide Cm the partition of real estates w as read the third time and passed. The bill from the house of representatives, to improve beeed of horses was read as amended, and passed. The bill authorising aliens Sc foreign ers to hold real estate within this state,

rea l and passed.

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JOHN DULY TX Busseron prairie one mile from Carlisle which will be sold low for Cash. Furs and skins, or lor ;rouUce.

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