COLONEL JOHN VAWTER.
Mr. FEAGLER submitted an order rehearsing, that, whereas, Col. John Vawter, the first U. S. Marshal for the District of Indiana, a soldier in the war of 1812, and for many years a member of the Legislature of the page: 49[View Page 49] State, now in this city, Be it resolved, that he be invited to a seat inside of the Hall during the time the remains in the city.
Mr. HEFFREN proposed to amend by extending the invitation to all soldiers of the war of 1812.
Mr. PARRETT would like to provide against the soldiers coming here for the purpose of getting a seat.
Mr. FEAGLER was willing to accept the amendment of Mr. Heffren. Col. Vawter was an old veteran. He received the appointment of Marshal of Indiana from President Madison.
Mr. ORR did not consider that there was anything to prohibit these characters from the floor.
Mr. PROSSER. It would give him pleasure to vote for the resolution. Col. Vawter was his neighbor.
Mr. MOORMAN was willing to extend all honor to the soldiers of the war of 1812, but there was danger of inviting a crowd.
Mr HEFFREN was willing to accept the invitation in all its extent.
Under the operation of the previous question demanded by Mr. McLEAN, the resolution was adopted as amended.
