BOUNTY LAND FOR THE VOLUNTEERS.
Mr. HENRICKS submitted the following:
Be it Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, That our Senators in Congress be instructed and our Representatives requested to use their best efforts to procure the passage of a law by Congress, at its extra session in July next, granting to each volunteer who may serve in the army of the United States during the existence of the present war for the suppression of rebellion, one hundred and sixty acres of land, to be located on any land subject to private entry in any of the States or Territories of the United States, so guarded as to secure its use and benefit to the volunteer and his immediate representatives.
Resolved, That the Governor be and he is hereby requested to furnish a copy of these resolutions to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress.
On motion by Mr. WOODHULL, it was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
