ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS.
Mr. CRAVENS moved the adoption of a concurrent resolution, that the Senate now proceed to the election of a President of the Benevolent Institutions, and one Trustee for each of the Asylums.
The resolution was agreed to.
The Senate concurred therein.
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR announced that nominations were in order for a President of the Benevolent Institutions.
Mr. CAVEN nominated Dr. P. H. Jameson of Marion county.
Mr. DENBO nominated Dr. G. B. Walker, of Vanderburgh county.
The first ballot resulted--
For Dr. Jameson, 26 votes; for Dr. Walker, 12 votes.
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR announced that nominations for a Commissioner for the Insane Asylum were now in order.
page: 284[View Page 284]Mr. GREEN nominated Dr. James H. Woodburn.
Mr. BRADLEY nominated Dr. James S. Athon of Marion county.
The first ballot resulted--
For Dr. Woodburn, 26 votes; for Dr. Athon, 12 votes.
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR declared nominations for Trustee of the Blind Asylum to be in order.
Mr. COLLEY nominated Mr. John Beard.
Mr. HENDEHSON nominated Dr. R. H. Tarleton,, of Morgan county.
The first ballot resulted--
For Mr. Beard, 26 votes; for Dr. Tarleton, 12 votes.
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR announced that nominations for Trustee of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum were in order.
Mr. CRAVENS nominated Dr. John M. Kitchen.
Mr. HENDERSON nominated Dr. David McClure.
The first ballot resulted--
For Dr. Kitchen, 25 votes; For Dr. McClure,12 votes.
On motion by Mr. HUGHES, Mr. turner was added to the Committee on Congressional Appointments.
Mr. STEIN asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Reynolds till Wednesday morning.
On motion the Senate adjourned till Monday at two o'clock, p. m.
