IN SENATE.
MONDAY, February 2, 1863.The Senate met at 2 o'clock p. m.
Mr. DOWNEY presented a petition from the citizens of Ohio county, asking a change of the law in regard to drainage of lands, which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
page: 111[View Page 111]THE $140,000 MILITARY FUND.
Mr. DOWNEY offered a resolution, which was adopted, that the Adjutant General be requested to report to the Senate the reason, or reasons, why the military fund appropriated by section 7 of the act of May 11, 1861, for the organization of the Indiana militia, has not been distributed according to sections 5 and 6 of that act ; whether it is the intention of the Adjutant General to have such distribution made, and, if so, when, and, if not, why ; if further legislation is necessary to authorize such, or any other distribution, and, if so,of what nature,
FEES OF COUNTY OFFICERS.
Mr. MARCH offered a resolution, which was adopted, that the Auditor of State be requested to furnish a report containing an abstract of the reports of County Auditors, relative to fees of county officers.
On motion by Mr. NEW, and because of the absence of the Penitentiary Committee, it was--
Resolved, That when the Senate adjourn, it adjourn to meet at 9 a. m. on Wednesday.
