House Bills.
Introduced by Mr. Miller:
H. R. 2. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Preachers' Aid Society; approved February 12, 1841," and to authorize and require said incorporation to divide and pay over in equal shares to each Preachers' Aid Society in the several annual conference in Indiana, the funds of said incorporation by the 1st of January, 1868. Approved February 23, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Thacher:
H. R. 3. An act to fix the time of holding the Courts of Common Pleas in the 8th Judicial District of the State of Indiana, and repealing former laws on the subject, and declaring when this act shall take effect [The counties of Morgan, Johnson, Shelby. Brown and Monroe. Published in the Journal and Herald, January 25. 1867. Takes effect immediately.] Approved January 23,1867.
Introduced by Mr. McFadin:
H. R. 4. An act to amend section 20 of an act entitled "an act regulating the fees of officers and repealmg former acts in relation thereto ;" approved March 2 1865 [Adding to section 20 these words: "For every mile traveled in going and returning in the performance of such duty over the distance of five miles from the county seat of his proper county 10 cents." Having reference to coroners.] Approved March 9, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Woods:
H. R. 8. An act to amend the ninety-ninth section of an act entitled "an act to revise, simplify and abridge the rules, practice, pleadings and forms in civil cases in the Courts of this State, to abolish distinct forms of action at law and to provide for the administration of justice in a uniform mode of pleading and practice without distinction between law and equity, approved June 18,1852." [By striking out, all after the word "therefor" and inserting this: "and shall relieve a party from a judgment taken against him through his mistake, inadvertance, surprise or excusable neglect, and supply an omission in any proceedings on complaint or motion filed within two years." Takes immediate effect.] Approved March 4, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Woods:
H. R. 12. An act to constitute the 14th judicial circuit of Indiana, to fix the time of holding the courts in said circuit, and to repeal all laws in conflict therewith. [The counties of Elkhart, Lagrange, Steuben, DeKalb, Noble and Kosciusko. Published in the Indianapolis Journal and Herald of February 22, 1867. Ta es effect on publication.] Approved February 20, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Crain:
H. R. 13. An act to create the 18th judicial circuit ot the State of Indiana, and fixing the time of holding courts therein [The counties of Parke, Vermillion, Sullivan and Vigo.] Takes immediate effect.] Approved March 1, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. McLean:
H. R. 15. An act to carry out the provisions of an act entitled "An act to create a State Normal School, and declaring an emergency," approved December 20th, 1865 and to appropriate the funds necessary for the erection of the State Normal Sctiool, and providing from what funds the same shall be taken and appropriated. [Apropriating $50,000 out of the township library fund for the State Normal School of Terre Haute. Takes immediate effect.] Approved March 8, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Ferris:
H. R. 17. An act in relation to conveyances of land by wives of persons of unsound mind. [It legalizes such conveyances. Takes effect immediately.] Approved March 9,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Higgins:
H. R. 18 An act to amend section 15, and to repeal sections 29 and 30 of an act regulating general elections, and prescribing duties of the officers in relation thereto, approved June 7th, 1852, and prescribing further duties of the officers of elections, [so as to read as follows, to-wit;
page: 462[View Page 462]SECTION 15. The election shall be opened in the forenoon, between the hours of eight and ten o'clock, and continue open until four o'clock of the afternoon ; after which, the Board may close the election at any time when all the electors have voted, or have had an opportunity of voting, or when fifteen minutes have passed without a vote having been tendered ; but the polls shall in no case be kept open after six o'clock of the afternoon.
SECTION 2. That sections number twenty- nine and thirty of the above recited act be and the game are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. That it shall be the duty of all Boards holding elections under this act to continue in session at the place of election until all the votes given at such election have been canvassed and the result publicly proclaimed.
SECTION 4. Inasmuch as there is an emergency for the immediate taking effect of this act, it is hereby declared that said act shall be in force from and after its pa-sage and publication in the Indianapolis DAILY JOURNAL and the Indianapolis Daily Herald
Approved March 11,1867, and published in the papers March 14,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Morrison:
H. R. 23. An act to enable the owners of wet lands to drain and reclaim them where the same can not be done without affecting the lands of others, prescribing the powers and duties of county boards and County Auditors in the premises, and repealing all laws inconsistent therewith. [A lengthy law15 sections. On petition the County Commissioners shall appoint three freeholders to assess benefits and damages-owners of land affected shall have notice by service or publication - appeal allowed to the Common Pleas Court, &c. Takes immediate effect Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Morrison:
H. R. 39. An act to legalize and declare valid and effectual all the orders, judgments and other proceedings made, rendered and had by and before the Common Pleas Court of Clinton county in this State, held at the Court House of said county in the months of October arid November, in the year 1865, and then and there by and before the several Judges of said court Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Campbell:
H. R. 40 An act to amend an act entitled "An act to revise, simplify and abridge the rules, practice, pleadings and forms in civil cases in the courts of this State, to abolish distinct forms of action at law, and to provide for the administration of justice in a uniform mode of pleadings and practice, without distinction between law and equity;" approved June 18, 1852. [By adding to section 240 these words : "Provided that in actions for damages brought by husband and wife for an assault and battery committed upon the person of the wife, such wife shall be competent witness." Takes immediate effect] Approved March 9,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Hughes:
H. R. 42. An act to prevent the breaking of a quorum in the General Assembly, and prescribing punishment therefor, [Printed heretofore in full - see page 167. Takes immediate effect.] Approved February 7,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Higgins:
H. R. 48. An act in relation to the change of public highways. [May petition to change the same on petitioners' lands, and prescribing procedure thereafter.] Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Chambers:
H. R. 49. An act creating the 17th Judicial Circuit and fixing the time of holding courts therein. [The counties of Madison, Hamilton, Tipton and Howard. Takes immediate effect.] Approved February 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Ratliff:
H. R. 53. An act to fix the time of holding Courts of Common Pleas in the county of Grant, and repealing all laws in conflict therewith.[Takes immediate effect.] Approved February 28, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. McLean:
H. R. 54. An act concerning the organization and perpetuity of voluntary associations, and repealing an act entitled "an act concerning the organization of voluntary associations and repealing former laws in reference thereto," approved February 12,1855, and repealing each act repealed by said act, and authorizing gifts or devises by will to be made to any corporation or purpose contemplated in this act. [Repealing the acts above referred to so far as the same are inconsistent with the provisions of this act. Takes immediate effect.] Approved February 20,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Dunn:
H. R. 63. An act to amend section 11 of an act entitled "an act defining misdemeanors and prescribing punishment therefor,'' approved June 4th, 1852, [so that it shall read: "Any person who shall knowingly sell any unwholesome for wholesome provisions shall be fined not, exceeding five hundred dollars, to which may be added imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than six months " Takes immediate effect.] Approved March 11, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Higgins:
H. R. 72. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to authorize the removal of convicts from the Southern State Prison to the Northern State Prison, and providing for the employment of convicts in each of said prisons, directing what counties shall send their convicts to the Northern State Prison, and providing for carrying on the work in building said Northern State Prison, and making appropriations for the support of said prison," approved June 1st, 1861. [Adding Marion County to the Northern Prison District Takes effect immediately.] Approved March 11, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Hamilton:
H. R. 77. An act to increase the salaries of prosecuting attorneys of the criminal circuit courts and providing for the pay of. the increase out of the proper county treasuries [County Boards may allow the prosecuting attorney of their criminal courts $1,000 per year in addition to the salary now allowed by law. Takes immediate effect.] Approved March 4,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Brucker:
H. R. 81. An act regulating the employment of persons under sixteen years of age in cotton and woolen factories in this State. [Shall not keep such persons at work longer than ten hours a day.] Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr. McFadin:
H. R. 83. An act to provide for the protection of wild game, and defining the time in which the same may be taken or killed and declaring the penalty for the violation of this act, repealing all laws inconsistent herewith, and declaring an emergency. [It shall be unlawful to shoot, trap, or kill in any manner, duck, buck, doe or fawn, between the first days of January and October. It shall be unlawful to shoot or trap quails or pheasants between the first days of February and October; or prairie hens or chickens, between the first day of February and the 15th day of August: "Provided that nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to authorize any person to enter upon the farm or premises of another without permission of the owner thereof, where stock are grazed or herded, for the purpose of shooting game." It also provides punishment for railroad or express companies
page: 463[View Page 463]transporting game taken in violation of this act. Takes effect from and after its passage.] Approved March 11, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Bobo:
H. R. 89. An act to provide for the constructions of sewers within incorporated towns, defining the powers and duties of boards of town trustees in relation thereto and to repeal all other laws in conflict therewith, [It authorizes special taxation on those immediately benefitted in proportion to the benefits resulting therefrom - providing an additional means for construction of sewers whereby those most benefitted will pay most therefor. Takes effect immediately.] Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Daggy:
H R 91. An act vacating portions of highways located in cases therein specified. [Abandoned portions when on the land of one person for any distance not exceeding half a mile and the public travel shall not be increased more than one-eighth of a mile. Takes immediate effect.] Approved March 9, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Miller:
H. R. 93. An act forbidding the locking of railroad cars in certain cases and providing punishment therefor. [It shall be unlawful for any railroad to allow any car containing any passenger to be locked while the same is running or standing on any railroad in this State.] Approved March 1 , 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Shuey:
H. R. 96. An act authorizing the board of trustees of incorporated towns to establish fire limits, and to prevent the erection of wooden buildings within such limits. [Takes effect immediately.] Approved March 1,1867.
Introduced by Mr. White:
H.R. 99. An act to empower the Board of County Commissioners of the several counties of this State, to convey cemeteries to cities and incorporated towns. [Takes effect immediately.] Approved March 4, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Newcomb:
H. R. 101. An act to amend the act entitled an act to amend the act entitled "An act authorizing the construction of plank, McAdamized and gravel roads, and to empower the same to make sale of a portion of their roads," approved February 28, 1855. [It shall be lawful to charge the same toll for passing over a bridge which has cost $1,000, or the cost of repairs in one year has been $1,000 or more, as is allowed for the travel over two miles of such road: and where the "bridge or repairs has cost over $500 and less than $l,000 the same toll as allowed for travel on one mile. Takes effect immediately.] Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Van Valkenburgh:
H. R. 107. An act to amend section 21 of an act entitled "An act defining misdemeanors and prescribing punishment therefor;" approved June 14, 1852. [So as to read: "Every person who shall live in open and notorious adultry or fornication, shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1 000, and imprisoned not exceeding twelve months."] Approved March 9,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Peelle:
H. R. 130, An act to amend section 28 of an act entitled "An act defining felonies, and prescribing punishment therefor;" approved June 10th, 1852 [By inserting before the words: "Shall be deemed guilty of arson," these words : "and every person who shall set fire to any building or structure, whether finished or unfinished, whatever; or any goods, wares, merchandise or other chattels which shall be at the time insured against loss or damage by fire, with intent to defraud the insurer, whether such person be the owner of the property burnt or not." Takes effect immediately.] "Approved 11th March, 1867."
Introduced by Mr. Newcomb:
H.R.142. An act authorizing: the Board of Directors of street railway companies to raise funds to discharge indebtedness of such companies, by making a pro rata assessment against stockholders to make needful rules in relation thereto, to issue preferred stock in certain cases, and in relation to the individual liability of stockholders. [Takes effect immediately.] Approved February 28 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Wason:
H. R. 144. An act to prevent the spread of disease among sheep. [No person owning or having charge of sheep having any contagious disease shall permit such sheep to run at large upon any highway or any unenclosed ground, nor shall any such sheep be sold without fully disclosing the fact to the purchaser.] Approved March 9, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Griggs:
H. R. 145. An act to amend the 7th clause of section 22 of an act entitled "An act for the incorporation of towns, defining their powers, providing for the election of officers thereof, and declaring their duties," approved June 11, 1852. [So that boards of trustees shall have the power "to license, regulate or restrain auction establishments, traveling pedlars, public exhibitions and the sale of spirituous, vinous, malt and other intoxicating liquors within the corporation : Provided, that where such license is granted to sell spirituous, vinous, malt and other intoxicating liquors, a sum not exceeding double the amount required by the statutes of the State for license to sell or retail intoxicating liquors may be required to be paid into the treasury of the corporation by the person so licensed before receiving such license." Takes effect from and after its passage.] Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr Thomas:
H. R. 148. An act to amend the first section of an act entitled "an act for the protection of sidewalks in towns and villages, and for the preservation of shade trees planted along the same," approved March 3, 1859, so as to protect sidewalks outside of towns and villages, [so it shall read: "It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or drive upon the bricks, stone, plank or gravel sidewalk of any town or village or upon any similar sidewalk for the use of foot passengers by the side of any public highway in this State, unless in the necessary act of crossing the same " Takes immediate effect.] Approved March 9,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Hughes:
H. R. 158. An act in relation to the compounding and cancelling of crimes and the compounding of prosecutions and prescribing penalties therefor. [Where the crime compounded is punishable by death or imprisonment for life, the penalty is imprisonment from one to seven years, and from six months to five years where the crime compounded is punishable by imprisonment less than life. For compounding a misdemeanor the penalty is imprisonment in the county jail not more than one year and fine not more than $1,000, The provisions of this act shall not apply to any person standing in the relation of husband and wife, parent or grand parent, child, or grand child, brother or sister, by consanguinity or affinity, or master or apprentice to the party accused.] Approved March 11th, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Geisendorf:
H.R.159. An act to amend sections 649 and 650, of an act entitled an act to revise, simplify and abridge the rules, practice, pleading and forms in civil cases in the Courts of this State, to abolish district forms of action at law, and to provide for
page: 464[View Page 464]the administration of justice in a more uniform mode of pleading and practice without distinction between law and equity; approved June 18, 1852 [Changing section 649 so that all laborers, journeymen or sub-contractors may become parties to an action for work on, or material furnished for any building by giving notice as here in required; and adding to section 650 these words : "and the liens so created shall relate to the tune when the work upon said building or repairs began, and to the time when the person furnishing materials began to furnish the same, and shall have priority over all liens suffered or created thereafter, except other mechanics and material men's liens. over which there shall be no such priority." Takes effect immediately ] Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Newcomb:
H. R. 175. An act to amend an act entitled "an act providing for the ejection and qualification of justices of the peace, and defining their jurisdiction, powers and duties in civil cases;" approved June 1, 1852. [Amending section one so as to provide that the county commissioners may cyrder the election of two additional justices of the peace for each incorporated city therein. Takes immediate effect.] Approved February 26,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Peelle:
H. R. 179. An act to authorize any person desiring to erect a flouring mill or other machinery to be propelled by water, on his own land, to erect a dam or make a race-way above such mill or machinery, on or through lauds belonging to other persons, and to regulate the assessment and payment of damages therefor, being an act supplemental to article 14, chapter ). of part second of the Revised Statutes, 1852. [Takes effect immediately.] Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Newcomb:
H. R. 181. An act to amend an act entitled an act," approved March 11, 1861, being to amend an act entitled an act authorizing county agricultural societies to purchase real estate, ap proved February 7, 1855, and to authorize such societies to issue capital stock, and to confirm and ratify all purchases of real estate made by any agricultural and mechanica society, under their by-laws not exceeding eighty acres of land, and to extend the benefits of said act to horticultural societies. [Takes effect immediately.] Approved February 20,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Belford:
H. R. 185. An act to amend the 45th section of an act entitled an act to provide for the opening, vacating and change of highways, approved June 17,1852 [By adding these words: "And the Board of County Commissioners shall have power to cause such of the roads used as highways as shall have been laid out but not sufficiently described, and such as have been used for twenty years but not recorded, to be ascertained, described and entered on record." Takes effect immediately,] Approved March 5, 1867.
Introduced by the Committee of Ways and Means:H. R.189. An actrequiring all persons who plat towns, or additions to any town or city in the State to have the lands embraced in such addition or plats transferred for taxation by the Auditor of the county, and providing for taxing the same. Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by the Committee of Ways and Means:
H. R. 190. An act to raise revenue for State purposes for the years 1867 and 1868. [Levying a tax for State purposes of twenty cents on each ene hundred dollars of taxable property, and sixty cents on each taxable poll for each year. The Secretary of State to publish. [Takes immediate effect.] Approved February 20,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Shook: H. R. 203. An act to fix the time of holding the Courts of Common Pleas in the Fifth Judicial District, repealing all other laws upon the same subject, and declaring when this act shall take effect. [Affecting the counties of Dearborn, Switzerland, Ohio, Ripley and Jefferson. Takes effect immediately.] Approved February 9,1867.
Introduced by the Judiciary Committee:
H. R. 207. An act to amend sections 405 and 406 of an act entitled an act to revise, simplify and abridge the rules, practice, pleading and forms in civil cases, in the courts of "this State, to abolish distinct forms'of action at law, and to provide for the administration of justice in a more uniform mode of pleadings and practice, without distinction between law and equity; approved June 18th, 1852. [So that writs of execution as now used for the enforcement of judgment maybe enforced at anv time within ten years after the entry of judgment.] Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Shuey:
H. R. 211. An act authorizing hydraulic companies to appropriate lands to their use upon paying the assessed value thereof, and providing for such assessment. [Takes effect immediately.] Approved March 9,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Van Valkenburgh:
H. R. 223. An Act regulating charges for transportation of freight by the various railroad corporations doing business in the State of Indiana.
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, That the various railroad corporations doing business within the said State of Indiana, shall not, at any time, increase or advance their rates of freight or charges for the transportation thereof, from one point to another, a sum greater than the rate of freight or charge for transportation asked or charged by said railroad corporations at the title such freight is offered or tendered to said railroad corporations for transportation, and all [aws heretofore enacted and now in effect conflicting with the provisions of this act are hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. It is hereby declared that an emergency exists for the immediate taking effect of this act, and that it shall, therefore, be in force from and after its publication in the Indianapolis Herald and Indianapolis JOURNAL.
Approved March 14th. 1867. [Printed in the papers of March 16,1867.]
Introduced by Mr. Higgins:
H. R.225. An act to amend section 4 of an act containing several provisions regarding landlords, tenants, lessors and lessees; approved May 20,1852. [So it shall read, "If a tenant neglect or refuse to pay rent when due, ten days' notice to quit shall determine the lease when not therein otherwise provided, unless such rent be paid at the expiration of said ten days/'] Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Newcomb:
H. R. 262. An act to amend sections 2 and 6 of an act entitled an act to incorporate the Widows' and Orphans' Asylum of Indianapolis. [Takes immediate effect.] Approved March 7,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Moore:
H. R. 272. An act to create the Twenty-second District of the Court of Common Pleas of Indiana, to fix the time of holding the courts in said district, and to repeal all laws in conflict therewith. [The counties of Rush, Decatur and Ripley. Takes effect immediately.] Approved February 26,1867.
page: 465[View Page 465]Introduced by Mr. Fuller:
H. R. 275. An act to amend section three of an act entitled "an act to amend sections 78, 79, 94 95,104, 142 and 143, of an act entitled an act to provide for the valuation and assessment of the real and personal property, and the collection of taxes in the State of Indiana, for the election of Township Assessors [and prescribing the duties of Assessors,] Appraisers of real property, County Auditors and Treasurers and the Treasurer and Auditor of State," approved June 21st, 1852 and to repeal an act [entitled "an act] to amend the 143d section of an act entitled an act to provide for the valuation and assessment of the real and persona! property, and the collection of taxes in the State of Indiana, for the election of Township Assessors, and prescribing the duties of Assessors and Appraisers of real property, County Treasurers and Auditors, and of the Treasurer and Auditor of State," approved June 21st, 1852 approved March 4, 1859, approved May 31,1861, [so it shall read, "immediately on receiving such duplicate he shall proceed to collect the same, and for that purpose shall attend at his office at the Seat of Justice unril the third Monday of April next thereafter." Takes effect from and after its passage.] Approved March 9,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Fuller:
H. R. 276, An act to amend an act to amend section 124 of an act entitled "An act to provide for the valuation and assessment of real and personal property, and the collection of taxes in the State of Indiana, fur the election of township assessors, and prescribing the duties of assessors, appraisers of real property, county treasurers and auditors, and the Treasurer and Auditor of State," approved June 21st, 1852, which first above mentioned act was approved March 11, 1861(so it shall read : " Each county treasurer shall, on the third Monday in May in each year pay over to the Treasurer of State all the moneys found due for State revenue, according to the certificate of settlement with the auditor of his county, deducting therefrom his traveling fees, and shall take a receipt from the Treasurer of State for the moneys so paid, which receipt he shall deposit with the Auditor of State, who shall give him a quietus " Takes effect from and after its passage.] Approved March 9,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Fuller:
H. R. 277. An Act to amend section one of an act entitled "An Act to amend sections 123 and 136 of an act entitled an act to provide for the valuation and assessment of the real and personal property and the collection of taxes in the State of Indiana; for the election of Township Assessors, and prescribing the duties of Assessors, Appraisers of real property, County Treasurers and Auditors, and the Treasurer and Auditor of State, approved June 21, 1852, and to repeal sections 138, 139 and 140 of said act," approved June 3, 1861 [so as to read : "The County Auditor and Treasurer shall attend at the office of said Auditor on the third Monday in April, annually, and the Treasurer then and there make settlement with the Auditor for the amount of taxes for which said Treasurer is to stand charged, as follows : The Auditor shall take from the duplicate in the hands of the Treasurer for collection, a list of all such taxes as said Treasurer shall have been unable to collect therein, describing the property on which such delinquent taxes are charged as the same property is described in such duplicate.," &c. Takes effect from and after its passage.] Approved March 9,1857.
Introduced by Mr. Montgomery:
H. R. 278. An act to fix the time of holding the Circuit Courts in the fourth judicial circuit, and declaring an emergency. [Affecting the counties of Franklin, Union,. Fayette, Rush, Shelby, Decatur and Dearborn. Takes immediate effect.] Approved March 9,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Crain:
H. R. 286. An act providing for the erection of a, suitable building for the use of the Supreme Court and Mate offices, for borrowing money from the sinking fund therefo r, and securing the repayment of the same ; making certain regulations touching the law library, and authorizing the Judges ot the Supreme Court to rent rooms for their accommodaton until such building is completed. [Appropriating $40.000 Takes immediate effect.] Approved March 9,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Campbell:
H. R. 293. An act to fix the time of holding the Circuit Courts in the 5th judical circuit, prescribing the length of the terms thereof, and repealing all laws in conflict therewith, [effecting the counties of Johnson, Hendricks and Marion. Takes immediate effect ] Approved February 20, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Hopkins:H. R. 300. An act to amend section first of an act entitled an act to amend section first of an act entitled an act to fix the time of holding the Common Pleas Courts in the several counties of this State, the duration of the terms thereof, and making all process from the present Common Pleas Court returnable to such terms, and declaring when this act shall take effect, and repealing all laws inconsistent therewith, approved March 5, 1859, approved January 26 1861. [Affecting the counties of Vanderburgh, Warrick. Posey and Gibson. Takes immediate effect.] Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Hughes:
H. R. 316 An act to protect and indemnify officers and soldiers of the United States, and officers and soldiers of the Indiana Legion, for acts done in the military service of the United States, and in the military service of the State of Indiana, and in enforcing the laws and preserving the peace of the country, and providing for defenses in action for libel and slander in certain cases, and appropriating money to be expended by the Governor in certain suits. [It provides "that all suits and actions, civil or criminal, against individuals arising out of acts done by officers or soldiers of the United States, or of the militia of the State of Indiana, in the preservation of order and the suppression of the late rebellion, or in making any arrest, taking or entering upon any property, or in holding or detaining any persons or properly, it shall be a full-defense to prove that the acts done or omitted, and for which suit is brought, were done or omitted under orders, either written or oral, from any military superior." And "in all actions for libel or slander for imputing the crime of treason to the plaintiff, during the late rebellion, it shall be a full defense to prove that the party complaining was a member of, or affiliated with, any society or organization, other than a political parry, in sympathy with the rebellion and in any case where for technical reasons, a full defense can not be made according to the provisions of this act, the measure of damages in case of recovery shall be five dollars and no more, without costs." "The provisions of this act shall apply to all suits now pending, and suits heretofore instituted in this State." The sum of $3,000 is appropriated, to be applied by the Governor in defense of actions (except libel and slander) coming within the preview of this act, which takes effect from and alter its passage ] Approved March 7,1867.
Introduced by Mr. McLean:
H. R. 319. An act authorizing the appropriation of money out of the State Treasury fo the use of the State University at Bloomingten. Monroe cdunty. ["$8,000 annually hereafter."
page: 466[View Page 466]Takes effect immediately.] Approved March 8, 1867.
Introduced by Mr. Newcomb:
H. R. 334 An act to legalize the action of the State Board of Equalization at its sessions in 1864, and declaring the duty of the Auditor of State in relation thereto. [Shall be the duty of the State Auditor to institute proceedings in law against the Auditor of any county who refuses to recognize such auction. Takes efltect immediately.] Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Newcomb;
H. R. 341. An Act to provide for the assessment and collection oi taxes on the shares of stock owned in the Banks and Banking Associations doing business in this State. [Takes immediate effect,] Approved March 15,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Funk:
H. R. 343, An act to amend sections 109,110 111 and 119, of an act entitled "an act to provide for a general system of common schools, the officers thereof and their respective powers and duties, and matters properly connected there with, and prescribing the fees of certain officers therein named, and for the establishment and regulation of townsh p libraries, and to repeal all laws inconsistent therewith, providing penalties therein prescribed: approved March 6, 1865 " [Changing these four sections so as to make them conform to the change of time for the collection and payment of taxes to the third Monday in April.] Takes immediate effect. Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced from the Committee of Ways and Means:H. R. 348. An act making general appropriations for the years 1867 and 1868, defining the salaries and official terms of certain officers, repealing certain laws therein named, and declaring an emergency Approved March 11,1867.
Introduced by Mr. Newcomb:
H. R. 349. An act supplemental to, and declaratory of the meaning of an act passed at the special session of the General Assembly, begun on the 13th day of November, 1865, and entitled an act to secure a just valuation and taxation of all the railroad property within this State, to legalize the valuation, assessment, adjustment and payment of taxes on such property made subsequent to the year 1859 [Takes effect immediately.] Approved March 9, 1867.
Introduced by the Committee of Ways and Means:
H. R. 350. An act making specific appropriations for the year 1867. [Takes effect immediately.] Approved March 11,1867.
