SUPPLEMENTARY
TO
THE BREVIER LEGISLATIVE
REPORTS,
VOLUME TENTH.
CALENDAR;
DESCRIBING
THE PENDING PROPOSITIONS,
AND SHOWING THE ORDER OF BUSINESS IN SENATE AND
IN THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE
FORTY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF THE
STATE OF INDIANA,
AT THE CLOSE OF THE LATE
REGULAR SESSION
THEREOF, MARCH 8, 1869.
Prepared by W. H. DRAPIER, Reporter.
INDIANAPOLIS :
PRINTED BY W. H. DRAPIER, TILFORD'S
BLOCK.
1869.
page: [6][View Page [6]]CALENDAR OF PROPOSITIONS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WITH DESCRIPTION AND ORDER. MARCH 8, 1869.
The Speaker's Table.
Bills, &c., from the Senate on the First Reading.
Mr. Cravens' bill:
S. 94. A bill touching the consolidation of Railroads, etc., having passed the House of Representatives with amendments,the Senate refuses to concur in the following:
Add to section three a clause to make the Lease of any Railroad to any other Railroad without this State a Consolidation.
Add to section six a clause requiring a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of every Railroad Company owning or operating a line of Railroad wholly or partly within this State, to be bona fide residents of the State.
Add: Sec. 7. No meeting of the Board of Directors of any such Railroad Company held without the State to be hereafter a legal and valid meeting.
Add: Sec. 8. Requiring the principal office for the transaction of the business of such Company to be located at some place within the limits of this State: and affixing the penalty for violation, viz: forfeiture of corporate franchises and legal existence; and the Governor shall take possession of all the property of any such Company for the use of the Common Schools.
--The question being: Will the House recede from these amendments?
Introduced by Mr. Armstrong:
S. 8. A bill to prevent Prize Fighting in the State of Indiana, defining the same, providing punishment therefor, and declaring an emergency.
"SECTION 1. That any person who shall fight for money, reward, wager or championship shall be deemed guilty of Prize Fighting, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not less than five hundred nor more than one thousand dollars and be imprisoned in the State Prison not less than two years nor more than five years.
"SEC. 2. Any person who shall act as referee, umpire, backer, or in any manner assist any person whilst fighting, or making preparation for fighting for money, reward, wager or championship, shall be deemed guilty of prize fighting; and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not less than five hundred nor more than one thousand dollars and be imprisoned in the State Prison not less than two years nor more than five years."
SEC. 3. Declares an emergency.
Received from the Senate February 26.
Introduced by Mr. Church:
S. 83. A bill to amend section two of the act entitled "An act making the register of sales of Michigan Road Lands, and certified copies of entries therein, evidence; and declaring the effect thereof; and making the records and patents, and certificates of purchase, and other evidence in writing of the sale of real estate, and certified copies of such records, evidence; and declaring the effect thereof;" approved March 9, 1859.
It amends by adding a proviso: "That, where any deed or instrument concerning the title to real estate has not been recorded within three years after its execution, neither the record thereof nor copy of such record shall be admissable in evidence as against the heirs of the party who executed such deed or instrument, or his or their assigns, unless offered in behalf of parties who have been in actual possession thereunder of the lands therein described. "
Received from Senate, Feb. 26.
Introduced by Mr. Reynolds:
S. 5. An act to amend the first section of "An act to declare abandoned certain unfinished Railroads, and to provide for their completion; to declare forfeited the franchises of certain Railroad Companies, and for the assessment of the value thereof; for the organiza page: 7[View Page 7] tion of new companies, and for making annual statements;" approved March 11, 1867; and the failure of any company to have formed the preliminary organization contemplated by the first section of an act entitled "An act to provide for the organization of Railroad Companies," approved May 4, 1852, shall not invalidate such organization, if otherwise in conformity with the same.
Section one amends the first section of the act first recited above so as read as follows:
"Section 1. That any Railroad Company, whether under a special charter or incorporated under the general laws of this State providing for the construction of Railroads whose lines are wholly within this State, who shall fail to keep up the directory of their road, and to expend at least the sum of fifty thousand dollars upon the line of their road within three years from the taking effect of said act, shall be taken and held to have abandoned such road; and such company is hereby declared to have forfeited all its rights, privileges and franchises: Provided however, that the failure to elect Board of Directors at any annual meeting provided for by law shall not work such forfeiture, if the Co. shall at its next regular annual meeting duly elect a Board of Directors who will enter upon the discharge of their duties as such: And Provided further, that this amendment shall not apply to any Railroad Company organized eight or more years prior to the passage of this act, which has failed to expend any money for labor in actual construction of its road for two years last past.
"Sec. 2. That any Railroad Company incorporated under the provisions of an act entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of Railroad Companies," approved May 11, 1852, and acts amendatory thereof, shall not be invalid for the want of any preliminary organization of fifteen or more subscribers to the stock of any such Railroad Company; provided fifteen or more persons constituting such Company have severally subscribed articles of association, in which shall be set forth the name of the corporation, the amount of the capital stock of the Company, the number of shares of which said stock shall consist, the number of directors and their names to manage the affairs of the Company, the name of the place from which and the name of the place to which the proposed road is to be constructed, and each county into which or through which it is intended to pass, and its length as near as may be; and such subscribers have altogether subscribed to the stock of such Company fifty thousand dollars; and such Company has in other respects complied with said act in filing a copy of their articles of association in the office of the Secretary of State; but, on the contrary thereof, shall be deemed, taken and held to be valid.
" Feb. 23. Received from the Senate.
Introduced by Mr. Green:
S. 270. A bill to provide for the payment of certain claims for ditching Swamp Lands out of the general Swamp Land Fund.
It authorizes the Auditor of State to audit claims for ditching the Swamp Lands in any county in which the Swamp Land Fund is exhausted, out of the general Swamp Land Fund, provided the work to be thus paid for shall have been completed and the certificates of the Swamp Land Commissioner of the proper county shall have been issued therefor prior to the first day of January 1869; and, further, that the Auditor of State shall be satisfied that the work was honestly performed under bona fide contracts.
Received from the Senate February 25.
Introduced by Mr. Church:
S. 84. A bill to repeal section thirty-one of the act entitled "An act concerning real property and the alienation thereof," approved May 6, 1852.
This section thirty-one of the said act provides that conveyance proved may be read in evidence in any court.
Recieved from Senate February 26.
Introduced by Mr. Bradley:
S. 95. A bill to amend section three hundred and three of [the General Practice Act] "An Act to revise and 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.
It amends the section which authorizes peremptory interrogatories in that part in which it is provided that "the answer may be used on the trial at the option of either party [instead of "the party requiring it" as in the original section] and adds here these words: "and shall have the same form and effect as a deposition."
Recieved from the Senate February 26.
Introduced by Mr Case:
S. 1O5. A bill to repeal an act entitled "An Act in relation to County Treasurers approved June 4th 1852 and declaring an emergency," approved March 6, 1865.
It repeals the requirement that the County Treasurer and his sureties shall sign his official bond in the presence of the County Commissioners.
Recieved from the Senate February 26.
Introduced by Mr Howk:
S. 110. A bill to create the twenty-fifth Judicial circuit, providing for the appointment and election of a Judge and a Prosecuting Attorney therein, and for their compensation: de page: 8[View Page 8] claring the jurisdistion of the courts in said circuit and providing for a transfer of actions thereto.
It provides for the establishment of a Criminal Circuit Court in each of the counties of Floyd and Clark.
Recieved from the Senate February 26.
Introduced by Mr. Wolcott:
S. 131. A bill to legalize and declare valid and effectual all the orders, judgments and proceedings made, rendered and had by and before the Court of Common Pleas of White County in this State beginning and held at the Court House in the town of Monticello in said county on the 23d day of March, 1868, and continuing from day to day for two weeks thereafter, and declaring an emergency.
Received from the Senate February 26th.
Introduced by Mr. Elliott:
S. 146. A bill to amend Section Eight of the act entitled An Act to allow County Commissioners to organize turnpike companies where three-fifths of the persons representing the real estate within prescribed limits petition for the same, and levy a tax for its construction, and provide for the same to be free, approved March sixth 1865.
It amends section eight by adding authority to turnpike companies to construct branch, roads, and by legalizing all acts and orders of such companies for the purpose of establishing branch roads.
Received from the Senate February 26th.
Introduced by Mr. Kinley:
S. 5O. A bill providing for the collection of forfeited recognizances.
The Court in which the forfeiture has been taken shall have jurisdiction for the collection thereof. The Prosecuting Attorney thereof to bring suit at the next session of the court, at as early a day as practicable, and no forfeited recognizances shall be set aside except for good and sufficient cause shown.
Received from the Senate March third.
Introduced by Mr. Wolcott:
S. 64. A bill authorizing voluntary associations, formed under the act entitled " An Act concerning the organization of voluntary associations and repealing former laws in reference thereto," approved February 12, 1855, to acquire title to lands that have heretofore been used as burial places.
Section 1. Title may be acquired under said act to "any lands which for the period of five years prior to any application for title to and possession of the same, under the provisions of this act, shall have been used as a public place of burial for deceased persons."
Section 2. The amount of lands"the graves, and so much in addition thereto as may reasonably be necessary for their proper ornament and to protect them from desecration, and for convenient ingress and egress."
Section 3. In case of disagreement as to the amount of lands--upon application, certificate &c., the Township Trustee to determine the amount of land and the value thereof to be conveyed, "which certificate acknowledged by any officer authorized to take the acknowledgements of deeds shall pass title, and the right of possession of said lands to said association," "the price adjudged to be paid for said lands being deposited in the hands of the Township Trustee," &c., for the benefit of the owner, &c.
Received from the Senate March 3.
Introduced by Mr Reynolds:
S. 89. A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act to enable the owners of wet lands to drain and reclaim them where the same can 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," approved March 11,1867, by amending sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 11 and adding section 16 to provide for entering satisfaction of the liens acquired under said act.
Section one amends section three of said act by making it more specific as to notice and the service of notice on the owners of lands to be assessed as benefitted &c.
Section two amends section four of said act by providing for the examination of witnesses and the statement of owners and adding a proviso "that the total of the benefits so assessed shall not exceed the probable cost of such work, the damages assessed for lands injured thereby, and a reasonable amount for the expenses of the proceedings and superintendence of the work.
SEC. 3 amends section 5 by increasing the compensation of appraisers from $1.50 to $3.00 per day.
SEC. 4 amends section 6 by "omitting from record all parcels of land on which no benefits are assessed and the parcels upon which damages are assessed," and requires the Recorder to deliver the assessment bill to the Auditor.
SEC. 5 amends section 9 by amplification, and proposes that the appraisers, or, upon report of the applicant, persons appointed by the County Commissioners may inspect the work--the report of the applicant to be prima facie evidence of completion.
SEC. 6 amplifies section 11 and provides that the only question to be tried on appeal shall be as to the regularity of the proceedings and the correctness of the damages assessed. That the assessment found by the Court shall be a lien upon the lands, and when the assessment is paid the applicant shall enter satisfaction upon the mortgage record or in the proper record of said court.
page: 9[View Page 9]SEC. 7 amends the act by adding section 16, "that any person whose lands are adjacent to but not touching or bordering upon any ditch proposed to be constructed, and which are assessed with benefits that would accrue by constructing said ditch, shall have the right to his land into such ditch, provided he can procure the right thereto over the lands intervening between his and such ditch, and if he cannot procure the right over such lands by agreement with the owners, he may proceed in the same manner to have the damages to such land appraised as is provided in said act for appraising the damages that would accrue to lands by the construction of the work provided for in the first section of said act, and by paying or tendering such damages as therein provided; then he is hereby authorized to proceed with the construction of said ditch.
Received from the Senate March 3.
Introduced by Mr. Stein:
S. 161. A bill to provide for the organization of savings banks and the safe and proper management of their affairs.
Received from the Senate March 3.
Introduced by Mr Rice:
S. 211. A bill defining what counties shall constitute the Eighth Judicial Circuit and fixing the times for holding courts therein.
Affecting the counties of Clinton, Boone, Warren, Montgomery, Fountain, Vermillion and Parke.
Received from the Senate March 3.
Introduced by Mr. Kinley;
S. 217. A bill regulating the fees of county officers and declaring an emergency.
It provides section 1 that the Clerks, Sheriffs, Treasurers and Auditors of the several counties shall charge and collect the fees for services fixed by law commencing under this act on the First day of June 1869, and report the same in full and in detail under oath to the Board of County Commissioners.
- . Each of said officers to make the same entries of fees by him charged and collected in a fee book, by him provided for that purpose, which shall be kept open in his office during office hours, subject to public inspection; and which shall be produced to the County Board at the time he makes his reports; at which time he shall also produce to said Board and file the certificate or receipt or the Treasurer of said county for the sum shown to be due from him by said report as hereinafter provided.
- . Each of the said officers to retain of the fees, perquisites and emoluments of his office the sum of $1800 per annum in compensation for the discharge of the duties of said office. And if said sum exceed $1800 per annum he shall be entitled to retain one half of such excess and the other half he shall pay into the County Treasury.
- . The penalty for witful, negligent or fraudulent failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this act shall be prosecution on the official bond of such officer, and on conviction it shall be a part of the judgment of the court trying the case that he shall be evicted from his said office, &c.
- . The County Auditor of each county, on or before the first day of January in each year shall transmit to the Auditor of State a statement of said quarterly reports so made by said county officers.
Received from the Senate March 3.
Introduced by a Special Committee
S. 223. A bill appropriating the sum of $15,000 for the completion of the building now occupied by the officers of State and the Supreme court and belonging to the State: paveing the side walks fronting and around the same.
Received from the Senate March 3.
Introduced by Mr. Cave.
S. 234. A bill to legalize and declare valid the acknowledgement of certain deeds of conveyance and other instruments in writing which have been recorded in any of the recorders offices of the several counties of this State, and which by reason of certain informalities in the certificates of acknowledgement or the authentication thereof were not entitled to record.
Received from the Senate March 3.
Introduced by Mr. Stein
S. 238. A bill to amend section two hundred of chapter one of An act entitled "An Act to revise simplify and abridge the Rules, Practice and Pleadings and Forms in Civil Actions" &c., approved June 18, 1852, and declaring an emergency.
It proposes to amend said section so as to read: "No party or attorney or other person interested in an action, or any person not residing in the State of Indiana shall be appointed receiver therein."
Received from the Senate March 3.
Introduced by Mr. Bird.
S. 239. A bill authorizing the classification of the board of directors of Railroad Companies.
It provides that the Board of Directors of any Railway Company whose road passes through this State into adjoining States shall, by lot or otherwise, so classify the members thereof that one fourth (as near as may be) shall terminate their official terms as directors at the first next annual election thereafter, and one fourth at each subsequent election.
Received from the Senate March 3.
page: 10[View Page 10]Introduced by Mr Laselle.
S. 255. A bill to save pending suits affected by the passage of an act entitled "An Act to repeal sections forty-three and forty-four of an act entitled 'An act prescribing who may make a will,' &c., approved May 31, 1852," approved December 21, 1865.
Received from the Senate March 3.
Introduced by Mr. Henderson.
S. 286. A bill supplementary to an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Franklin Insurance Company," approved February 13, 1851, authorizing said Company to change its place of business, to increase its Capital Stock, [to any sum not exceeding five hundred thousand dollars,] and contract for and receive the rate of interest established by law.
Received from the Senate March 3.
Introduced by Mr. Robinson, of Decatur.
S. 290. A bill creating the twenty-sixth Judicial Circuit, and fixing the times of holding courts therein, and fixing the times of holding Courts in the fourth Judicial Circuit.
It provides that the counties of Union, Franklin, Dearborn and Ohio shall constitute the twenty-sixth Judicial Circuit.
It fixes the times of holding Courts in the fourth Judicial Circuit composed of the counties of Fayette, Rush, Shelby and Decatur.
Received from the Senate March 3.
Introduced by Mr. Denbo
S. 292. A bill to transfer the County of Brown from the first to the second Judicial Circuit, to provide for the time of holding court therein, and to repeal all laws in conflict with this act, and declaring an emergency.
Received from the Senate March 3.
Introduced by Mr. Hughes:
S. 13. A joint Resolution authorizing the Governor to collect by suit from the Terre Haute and Indianapolis Railroad Company all claims, dues and demands rightfully owing to this State.
Received from the Senate February 24.
Bills from the Senate on the Second Reading.
Introduced by Mr. Hadley:
S. 247. A bill fixing the times of holding Courts in the fifth Judicial Circuit, prescribing the length of the terms thereof and repealing all laws in conflict therewith.
It relates to the counties of Johnson, Hendricks and Marion.
February 16. Received from the Senate. Read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Bradley.
S. 279. A bill to reorganize the ninth Judicial Circuit, providing for the times of holding Courts therein, repealing all laws in conflict therewith, and declaring an emergency.
It makes the ninth Circuit to consist of the counties of Lake, Porter, Laporte, St. Joseph and Marshall.
February 25, Received from the Senate. March 3, read the first time.
page: [11][View Page [11]]Bills from the Senate on the Third Reading.
Introduced by Mr. Denbo.
S. 58. A bill to amend section sixteen of "An act regulating the fees of officers and repealing former acts in relation thereto" approved March 2, 1855.
It provides that every juror in the Civil and Criminal Circuit Court or Court of Common Pleas, and every Grand juror sworn for his service as such shall be paid by the county, two dollars per day and four cents mileage, and every juror before a Justice seventy-five cents per day to be taxed with the costs of suits.
February 2 passage recommended by the Committee on Fees and Salaries. February 18 Read the second time.
Introduced by Mr. Gray;
S. 17. A bill to regulate the sale of Patent Rights, and to prevent fraud in connection therewith.
SEC. 1 provides that it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to sell or barter, or offer to sell or barter any patent right in any county within this State without first filing with the clerk of the court of such county copies of the letters patent duly authenticated; and his affidavit that such letters patent are genuine and have not been revoked or annulled; and that he has full authority to sell the right so patented, setting forth his name, age, occupation and residence; and if an agent, the name, occupation and residence of his principal; which said clerk shall give a copy of said affidavit to the applicant, who shall exhibit the same to any person on demand.
SEC. 2 provides that the words " given for a patent right," shall be inserted in any written obligation taken by him for a patent right.
SEC. 3 provides that any violation of this act shall be deemed a misdemeanor, punishable by fine not exceeding $1000, or by imprisonment in the jail of the proper county not more than six months, at the discretion of the court or jury trying the same; and that the offender shall be liable to the party injured in a civil action foa any damages sustained.
Feb. 18. It was read the second time.
Introduced by Mr. Bellamy;
S. 48. A bill providing for the protection of the banks of water-courses by securing the bushes growing along said banks from the ravages of stock.
It authorizes persons living or owning property along any watercourse in this State that is navigable for boats of large size, to hang gates at or near the top of the bank across any road leading down the bank and terminating at said watercourse--saving those within the limits of incorporated towns and cities.
Feb. 5, 15, 18. Received from the Senate, and passed the first and second readings.
Introduced by Mr. Denbo;
S. 81. A bill to legalize the appraisement of the real estate of the State of Indiana made in the year 1864.
Feb. 19. Its passage having been recommended by the Judiciary Committee, it was read the second time.
Introduced by Mr. Cravens.
S. 231. A bill to amend section two of an act to provide for a State Debt Sinking Fund for the payment of the principal and interest of the Five and Two and a half per cent stocks of the State therein named; prescribing the duties of the Auditor, Treasurer and Agent of State in relation thereto, approved December 21, 1865, making the Governor a member of the Board of State Debt Sinking Fund.
February 15. Received from the Senate. February 18. Read the first time. February 19. Read the second time.
Introduced by Mr. Morgan:
S. 9. A joint Resolution creating another District Court for the District Court of the United States in the Southern District of Indiana.
It proposes Congressional instructions to secure an additional District Court of the United States, for the Southern portion of the State of Indiana and to locate said Court at the city of Evansville.
February 3. Received from the Senate. February 15. Read the first time. February 18. It was read the second time: when--
Mr. McFadin offered an amendment, which was agreed to and ordered to be engrossed, inserting appropriately instructions for a Northern District Court of the United States, for the State of Indiana, to be located at Logansport, or such other place as Congress may designate.
Introduced by Mr. Carson.
Introduced by Mr. Carson.
S. 2. A joint resolution directing the Auditor of State to prepare a List of the several Officers of this State who filed a Statement of their Fees, Perquisites and Emoluments in his Office, in obedience to the provisions of an act entitled "An act to ascertain the Amount of the Fees and Salaries," &c.; approved June 3, 1851, with a Succinct Statement of the Aggregate Amount of Fees reported by Each of of said Officers for the Years 1867 and 1868.
Jan. 14. It was read the first time.
Jan. 15. Read and referred to the Committee on Fees and Salaries.
Feb. 18. It failed on the third Reading for want of a Constitutional majority.
page: [12][View Page [12]]House Bills on the Second Reading.
Introduced by Mr. Mason:
H. R. 28. A bill to amend sections one two and five of an act entitled "An Act to create the eighteenth Judicial Circuit of the State of Indiana and fixing the time of holding Courts therein, " approved March 1, 1867.
February 19 the Committee on the organization of Courts recommended an amendment by "way of a substistute entitled:
"A bill defining what counties shall constitute the eighteenth Judicial Circuit and fixing the time of holding Courts therein."
Said District is to be composed of the counties of Greene, Sullivan and Vigo.
Introduced by Mr. Coffroth:
H. R. 33. A bill for the relief of the Widow and Minor heirs of John P. Dunn, deceased.
January 17 its passage was recommended by the Judiciary Committee.
Introduced by Mr. Osborne:
H. R. 61. A bill to encourage the re-publication of Blackford's Reports, and appropriating money for the same.
It authorizes the Secretary of State to purchase as many copies of the new edition of Blackford's Reports to be published by Merrill & Company, as he is now by law authorized to purchase of the Indiana Reports, at a price not to exceed that paid for the Indiana Reports: provided that not more than three volumes shall be published in any one year.
Jan. 21. The Committee on the Judiciary reported it back with a substitute, viz: Authorizing the Secretary of State to purchase of the publishers, Callaghan & Cockcroft, 450 copies of said Reports, at a price not exceeding that which, at the time, he may by law pay for the Indiana Reports: requiring the Reports to be stereotyped; authorizing payment, distribution, marking, etc.
Introduced by Mr. Kercheval:
H. R. 67. A bill regulating certain fees of and allowances to Sheriffs and Clerks of the Circuit Courts designated therein.
It proproses, that County Commissioners shall not allow any of said officers for extra services in any one year to exceed $100.
Feb. 10. The Committee on Fees and Salaries recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Wildman:
H. R. 79. A bill to provide for the erection and repair of Bridges, and to repeal all laws inconsistent therewith.
It places these matters in the hands of the County Commissioners.
Jan. 28. It was indefinitely postponed upon report from the Judiciary Committee.
Jan. 29. The vote was reconsidered, and the bill was referred to the Commits on Roads.
Feb. 17. It was returned, and its passage recommended.
Introduced by Mr. Wilson;
H. R. 80. A bill declaring what evidence shall be sufficient prima facie to establish title to real estate under a sheriff sale on execution; and providing that such sale shall not be adjudged void or set aside on account of the failure of the sheriff to sell in parcels.
It provides that the record of judgment and the sheriff's deed shall be sufficient evidence prima facie.
Feb. 12. The Judiciary Committee returned the bill with an amendment, striking out the second section--with reference to the failure to sell in parcels.
Introduced by Mr. Welborn; H. R. 95. A bill for the relief of John Ingle and John Ingle, Jr.
Feb. 10. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Palmer;
H. R. 1O4. A bill to amend section 397 of the Civil Procedure and Practice Act of June 18, 1852--
By substituting for the last clause of said section these words: "Or unless the plaintiff shall plead and prove a mortgage or other lien on real estate of the defendant by which the debt is secured; in which cases the party recovering judgment shall recover costs."
Feb. 11. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Johnston of Parke
H. R. 117. A bill to amend the sixteenth section of an act entitled "An act to provide for contesting the election to any State District, Circuit, County, or Township office," approved May 4, 1852 ; to provide relief in cases of contests erroneously commenced by reason of the misprint of said sixteenth section ; and to provide for taking depositions in all contests for Circuit and District offices.
Feb. 11. The Committee on Elections recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Pierce of Porter.
H. R. 122. A bill requiring the State Printer to fix the Cost of Printing and Binding all Documents, Books, Bills and other Papers on the Title-page thereof, and declaring an emergency.
page: 13[View Page 13]Feb. 17. The Printing Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Dunn.
H. R. 125. A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to amend the 45th section of an act to provide for the opening, vacating and change of highways;" approved March 5, 1867--
By adding these words: "That in no case shall such action be had by the Board of County Commissioners until all persons not joining in the therefor and who may be the owners of lands over which said road would pass or lands adjacent to said road, shall be notified of the pendency of said petition, [by serving a copy of said petition upon such persons by the sheriff of the County at least ten days before the first day of the meeting of the Board; and in case any of such persons are non-residents, by publishing such notice three weeks continously in a newspaper printed and published nearest to the line of said road, such notice to be given by the Auditor upon affidavit of the non-residence of any of such persons;] and in all such cases heretofore acted upon by the Board of County Commissioners under said section forty-five any person not joining in the petition for said road shall have twelve months' time from the date of the action of the board in which to appeal therefrom." February 19. The Committee on roads returned the bill with a proposition to amend by striking out that part of the amendment included above in brackets and inserting the following in lieu:
"By posting notices in three public places along the line of the proposed highway for twenty days before the meeting of the Board."
Introduced by Mr. Bowen.
H. R. 128. A bill to amend section thirteen of an act authorizing the construction of plank, McAdamized and gravel roads, approved May 12, 1852, and exempting all persons going to and returning from Public Worship and all persons going to and returning from Sunday Schools from the payment of toll.
February 10. The Committee on Roads recommended its passage and proposed an amendment of title by striking out the latter clause.
Introduced by Mr. Shoemaker.
H. R. 136. A bill to create a lien on real estate sold for taxes by County Treasurers, in favor of the purchaser thereof, and for all subsequent taxes paid.
It provides a lien of fifty per cent on the whole amount of taxes paid, and interest from the date of purchase and payment until redeemed; provided that no such lien shall attach where the taxes have been paid previous the time of such sale.
February 9. The Judiciary Committee recommended the passage of the bill with a clerical amendment.
Introduced by Kercheval.
H. R. 142. A bill to amend an act providing for the settlement of decedents estates prescribing the rights, liabilities and duties of officers connected with the management thereof, and the heirs thereto, and certain forms to be used in such settlements, approved June 17, 1852.
It proposes to amend the 129th section by inserting after these words: "But if the property covered by liens, as mentioned in the third class has been sold subject thereto, that class shall be omitted in such distribution," the following: "But if it shall appear to the court, that such property is not sufficient to pay such liens, then the court shall determine the value thereof, and the remainder of such claims, over and above such value, shall be paid pro rata, with the claims of an inferior grade; and in no ease shall the claims of such class be preferred to the claims of an inferior class only so for as there shall be assets in the hand of such administrator or executor, derived from the sale of property covered by such liens."
February 19. Judiciary Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Breckinridge.
H. R. 145. A bill to amend sections one six and nine of an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Lafayette Insurance Company," approved February 8, 1836, and declaring an emergency.
Feb. 19. The Committee on Corporations recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. (Rep.) Green.
H. R. 148. A bill providing for the taxation of Costs in certain cases.
In cases of appeal under the act in relation to Public Highways, the bill provides that the party appealing shall be taxed with the cost if he do not increase or diminish the damages five dollars; and in case the party shall reduce or increase the damages $25, he shall recover all costs; provided that in such cases the costs shall never be taxed against the county.
Feb. 23. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Shoemaker.
H. R. 152. A bill to limit the time for commencing actions for the recovery of lands sold for taxes--
To three years from the time of sale;--excepting persons under legal disabilities, who may bring action any time within two years after the disability is removed.
Feb. 9. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage.
page: 14[View Page 14]Introduced by Mr. Wile.
H R. 153. A bill to repeal all laws providing that not more than five acres shall be subject to taxation within a city; and to make all property subject to State and County taxation within a City subject to taxation for City Purposes.
Feb. 12. The Committee on Cities and Towns recommend the passage of the bill with amendments to include Towns as well as Cities in its provisions.
Introduced by Mr. Higbee.
H. R. 154. A bill to authorize the Boards of the several Counties in this States to levy taxes for the purpose of making subscriptions to the Capital Stock of any Railroad Company ; and providing for the collection of such taxes, and the subscription of such stock.
On petition or vote of three fifths of the voters, the bill proposes to make it lawful for the County Commissioners to levy a tax of not exceeding three per cent, for any one year, and which in all shall not exceed six per cent. on each one hundred dollars' worth of property for said purpose.
Feb. 10. The Judiciary Committee recommends its passage, with a clerical amendment.
Introduced by Mr. Beeler.
H. R. 157. A bill to provide for the publication of legal advertisements.
It prefers the Daily newspaper of the proper County, if it have larger circulation than any Weekly newspaper published therein.
Feb 17. The Printing Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Gilham.
H. R. 158. A bill to amend section 23 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; 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.
It proposes to amend said section by inserting after the words " specifically taxed," the following: "Provided that if any such person shall have converted moneys, credits, or other personal property, in the year preceding the first day of January of the current year, into Bonds or other Securities of the United States, and shall hold or control said Bonds or other Securities when he is required to list his property, he shall list the monthly average value of such moneys, credits or other property thus converted while such moneys, credits or other property were held or control led by him; and provided further, that any indebtedness of such person or persons represented by him, created by investment in said bonds or other securities, shall not be deducted from the amount of credits in making up his list for taxation."
Feb. 11. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Mitchell.
H. R. 159. A bill to amend section ten of an act entitled "An act to authorize and limit allowances by Courts and Boards, and Drafts upon County Treasurers;" approved May 27, 1852.
Feb. 17. The Committee on the Judiciary reported thereon, and recommended amendment by substitute, viz :
"SEC. 10. From all decisions by the Commissioners upon allowances or claims therefor, other than those provided for in the preceding section, an appeal may be taken in the same manner as appeals are taken in other cases and matters from the decision of such Commissioners. If such appeal be taken by the claimant, and he do not recover five dollars more than is allowed by such Commissioners, he shall pay the costs of such appeal. And no person shall, in any court other than such Commissioners, institute or maintain any action other than such appeal on any unaudited claims against a County."
Introduced by Mr Hamilton.
H. R. 166. A bill requiring the publication of legal advertisements to be made in German newspapers in certain cases.
It provides that in any county where there is a newspaper printed in the german language all official notices and advertisements relating to the public business and all public sales of property in pursuance of any execution, order or decree of any court of record in said county now by law required to be published in any newspaper shall in addition be published in one such german newspaper: Provided that "legal notices" shall not be hereby authorized, but paid for by the applicant for publication.
February 19. The Printing Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Logan.
H. R. 168. A bill for the encouragement of the destruction of foxes and wild cats.
It provides for a bounty of not exceeding one dollar for each fox or wildcat scalp which may be offered and paid in the discretion of the County Commissioners.
February 17. The Committee on Rights and Privileges recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Cory.
H. R. 172. A bill creating, establishing and locating, and providing for the maintenance of the Indiana College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts; providing a board of Trustees therefor and declaring an emergency.
page: 15[View Page 15]It provides for the independent establishment of said College, and for a Board of Trustess to consist of one from each Congressional District; to hold and manage the college fund, to appoint a faculty, &c., leaving the location blank.
February 17. The special committee on the Agricultural College reported amendments: authorizing the appointment of the Board of Trustees by the Governor, making an equal division of the Board as nearly as possible between the two principal political parties; adding specific directions to the Board with reference to the location of said institution; appropriating five thousand dollars for the purpose of defraying their incidental expenses and fixing their per diem at $3.00 for each day in actual service, and fixing ten cents a mile for their mileage &c.; whereupon the subject was laid on the table. February 24th the subject was taken up and made the special order for February 27. February 27 the matter was taken up and sundry propositions for location being submitted, it was again made the special order for March 1, at 7 o'clock p. m., but no further action was had thereon.
Introduced by Mr. McDonald.
H. R. 175. A bill for special terms of the Courts of this State to settle issue and preliminary and interlocutory motions and orders in actions pending therein, and to prepare for the trial of said actions, and declaring an emergency.
It provides that the Judges of the different Courts in the State may in their discretion hold special terms for said purposes at such times as they may appoint, giving publication thereof in a newspaper, and by post at the Court House door, and personal notice, &c.
February 10. The Committee on organization of Courts reported on the same with amendments; providing that said notice be printed in two newspapers if published in the county where such term is to be held ; and that the County Board may make a reasonable allowance to such Judge as additional compensation, &c.; and so recommending the passage of the bill.
Introduced by Mr. Stewart of Rush;
H. R. 176. A bill to provide for the establishment of a Reformatory Institution for Girls and Women.
In forty sections, it proposes the establishment of said Institution within five miles of the city of Indianapolis,to be under the management of three persons to be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to be known as the Board of Managers; and for this purpose it authorizes the Governor to receive a donation of land of from three to ten acres. The Institution to be divided into two departments, the one Reformatory and the other penal--both departments to be under the same officers,--which officers shall be females--the Superintendent giving bond, &c.
Feb. 10. The Special Committee thereon recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Britton.
H. R. 181. A bill authorizing incorporated Towns and civil Townships to subscribe Stock and make Donations in aid of Railroad Corporations.
On petition of three fifths of the resident freeholders thereof--subject to restrictions and limitations specified in section 57, page 166 of the Acts of 1867--the Trustees may tax, &c.; provided such subscriptions or donations shall not exceed one per cent, in any one year, nor three per cent, in the aggregate of the appraised value of the taxable property of such Town or Township for any one Railroad; and that the same property shall not be taxed both by Town and Township for aid of the same Road.
Feb. 19. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Coffroth.
H. R. 186. A bill providing for proceedings Supplementary to Execution in Courts of Justices of the Peace--being Supplementary to An act providing for the Election and Qualification of Justices of the Peace, &c.; approved June 9,1852.
It provides, that where an Execution is returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part, the Judgment-Creditor shall be entitled to an Order by the Justice, his successor, &c. requiring the Judgment-Debtor to appear forthwith before said Justice to answer under oath concerning his property within the County;--And provisions following through eleven sections.
February 11. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Cory.
H. R. 187. A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act authorizing the Assessment of all the lands within one and one half miles on either side, or within once and one half miles of the terminus of any Plank, Macadamized or Gravel Road, organized, &c. under Act of May 12, 1852, when the Subscription to such Road amounts to at least $800 per mile, and is not sufficient," etc.
Feb. 19. The Committee on Roads recommend that it be indefinitely postponed. It was laid on the table.
Introduced by Mr. Furnas.
H. R. 194. A bill to provide for the Publication and Distribution of the Annual Reports of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture, and of the Indiana State Horticultural Society.
page: 16[View Page 16]It provides for 6,000 copies of the former Report, and 1,000 of the latter--the former to be ready on the 31st day of December, and the latter on the first day of May of each year:--the cost of said Printing, Binding and Distribution to be paid out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Feb. 10. The Committee on Agriculture recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Hutson.
H. R. 198. A bill to amend the 19th section of an act approved June 10, 1852, entitled " An act Defining Felonies, and Prescribing Punishment therefor."
It provides for a Larceny of personal goods of the value of five dollars, imprisonment of not less than one year, [instead of two years] nor more than 14 years.
Feb. 11. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Johnson of Montgomery.
H. R. 199. A bill to prevent the spread of Distemper among Horses.
It proposes a penalty for unlawful exposure of diseased horses--not exceeding fifty dollars.
Feb. 19. The Committee on Rights and Privileges recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Johnson of Parke.
H. R. 200. A bill defining what counties shall constitute the eighth Judicial Circuit and fixing the time of holding Courts therein:
The Counties of Clinton, Boone, Warren, Montgomery, Fountain, Vermillion and Parke, shall constitute the eighth Circuit.
February 26. A majority of the special Committee thereon reported it back recommending its passage. Mr. Palmer, for the minority recommended its indefinite postponement.
Introduced by Mr. Odell.
H. R. 208. A bill to legalize conveyances of real estate made by Married Women under twenty-one years of age in cases where they have joined with their husbands in deed in conveying his land where such husband is now living: and declaring an emergency.
February 12. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Osborne.
H. R. 209. A bill to define certain offences therein mentioned and to prescribe punishment therefor ; and to suppress the usurpation of the functions of the Judiciary in the punishment of real or pretended offenders.
It makes such unlawful combinations a felony punishable with imprisonment in the State prison for not less than one nor more than fourteen years.
February 12. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Pierce of Vigo.
H. R. 211. A bill to prevent dogs from running at large in the night time and other matters properly connected therewith, and declaring an emergency.
It proposes a penalty of a fine not exceeding fifty dollars nor less than five dollars.
February 11. The Committee on County and Township Business recommend its indefinite postponement.
Introduced by Mr. Shoemaker.
H. R. 213. A bill prescribing the duties of County Auditors in relation to cancelled orders and the statements of property listed by appraisers and assessors.
It provides that it shall be the duty of County Auditors to preserve such papers but without any allowance therefor.
February 11. The County and Township Business Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Stewart of Rush.
H. R. 216. A bill to amend an act to enable owners of wet land to drain and reclaim these when the same can be done without affecting the lands of others, &c., approved March 11, 1867.
It amends section thirteen of the above act providing damages for obstructions (instead of one dollar for each day) to be determined by three disinterested free holders appointed by the Township Trustee--to be collected as taxes are collected: the viewers to receive one dollar and a half a day to be taxed against the person who caused the obstruction.
February 19. The Rights and Privileges Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Underwood;
H. R. 217. A bill to provide for the government and discipline of the State Prisons and for the Oversight of County Jails, and to Repeal all other Laws or parts of Law inconsistent therewith.
Feb. 9. Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Prisons. "Reported back."
Introduced by Mr. Vater.
H. R. 219. A bill to amend section nine of the act to provide for the assessment and collection of taxes on the shares of stock owned in banks and banking associations doing business in this State; approved March 6,1867.
It proposes to amend section nine so as to read "this act shall be so constructed as to authorize and apply to the taxation of all private State or National Banks or banking associations, for municipal purposes.
February 12. The cities and towns Committee reommend its passage.
page: 17[View Page 17]Introduced by Mr. Zenor.
H. R. 224. A bill to amend section two of an act to discourage the keeping of useless and sheep killing dogs, and providing penalties for the violation of any of the provisions of said act by officers and others; and also repealing an act to license dogs, approved March 11, 1861; and providing that nothing in this act shall be so construed as to conflict with the provisions of an act entitled An act for the protection of sheep, approved June 15,1852, approved March 2,1865.
It proposes to exempt one dog to the head of each family.
Feb. 11. The County and Township Busing Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Baker.
H. R. 228. A bill to amend section three of an act for the regulation of Weights and Measures, approved June 9, 1852.
It proposes to make seventy pounds of corn on the cob (instead of sixty-eight) a bushel, forty-eight pounds of onions (instead of fifty-seven) eighty pounds of Mineral Coal (instead of seventy) and adds to the section "rye fifty-six pounds, oats thirty-three pounds, flaxseed fifty-six pounds, barley forty-eight pounds, corn meal fifty pounds to a bushel; and two thousand pounds of hay shall be taken for a tun."
Feb. 10. The Committee on Rights and Privileges recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Breckinridge
H. R. 229. A bill to prevent the destruction of harmless Wild Birds: Birds of song: insectivorous Birds and their Nests and Eggs in this State; and fixing the penalty for the same.
It proposes a penalty of not less then one dollar nor more than two dollars for each and every Robin, Thrush, Lark, Bluebird, Oriole, Sparrow, Swallow, Martin, Woodpecker, Bobolink, Yellowbird, Linnet, Flycatcher, Warbler, Rail, Yellow leg, Sandpiper, Redbird, Jaybird, Dove, Catbird, Mockingbird, or any other insectivorous Bird or Bird of song killed, taken or wounded, or Nest of Eggs destroyed; and one dollar additional fine against the person so offending in defiance of a posted or published notice by the owner of the land, &c.
Feb. 19. The Committee on Agriculture report an amendment striking out "Woodpecker and Jaybird" and so recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Coffroth.
H. R. 231. A bill defining a certain felony and misdemeanor and prescribing penalties therefor.
It prohibits the issuing and delivering of any kind of a receipt for property shipped or stored, unless such property is delivered or placed under the control of the parties receipting therefor; on penalty of confinement in the penitentiary not less than three nor more than ten years.
Feb. 19. The Judiciary Committee returned the bill recommending its passage with amendments striking from the title the words "felony and," and punishing by fine not less than fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, to which may be added imprisonment in the County jail not exceeding one year.
Introduced by Mr. Dittemore.
H. R. 232. A bill allowing an increased rate of toll on Turnpike, Plank and Gravel Roads in certain cases, repealing conflicting laws and declaring an emergency.
It provides for an increase of tolls on any such roads where from any cause the receipts are not sufficient to pay current expenses.
Feb. 19. The Committee on Roads recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Johnston of Parke.
H. R. 234. A bill declaratory of the meaning of sections fourteen and sixteen of an act entitled "An act contain several provisions regarding Landlords, Tenants, Lessors and Lessees," approved March 20, 1852, and to authorize and give a right of action by one joint Tenant, Tenant in common, or Tenant in coparcenary, and to recover rents for use and occupation of land from such Tenant in possession, and declaring an emergency.
Feb. 12. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Cory.
H. R. 238. A bill authorizing County Commissioners to donate money in aid of Railroads, and to appropriate money from the County Treasury for the purpose of building bridges for the accommodation of the people of their respective Counties, and legalizing appropriations and donations heretofore made for such purposes.
It also authorizes "County Commissioner's when sufficient money is not in the Treasury for the purposes mentioned" to issue bonds "Provided,That in any case where it is proposed to appropriate more than ten thousand dollars at one time, the Commissioners shall give notice of such intended action, and in any case where a majority of those interested protest or remonstrate against such appropriation, it shall not be made."
Feb. 12. The Committee on County and Township Business returned the bill recommending its passage with an amendment striking out the proviso and inserting in lieu the following:
"Provided, That no greater amount that ten thousand dollars be appropriated in aid of any Railroad at any one time, except upon petition page: 18[View Page 18] of a majority of all interested, and any such petition shall distinctly set forth the amount of the appropriation asked for."
Introduced by Mr. Shoemaker.
H. R. 243. An act fixing the time when personal estate shall be listed and defining the duties of Assessors, Boards of County Commissioners and Boards of Equalization in relation thereto.
It proposes that every person shall be listed in the Township where he resides for all personal estate owned on the first day of March, and that the assessments of such property shall be made prior to the first day of June annually, and makes the County Commissioners, Auditor and Assessors the Board of Equalization to meet on the first Monday of June, annually, &c.
Feb. 11. The Committee on County and Township Business recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Welborn.
H. R. 246. A bill to authorize Railroad Companies to issued bonds to Cities, Towns and Counties, and to authorize Cities, Towns and Counties to issue bonds in certain cases, and to authorized Cities, Towns and Counties to buy the bonds of Railroad Companies.
Feb. 17. The Committee on Railroads recommend its passage with an amendment striking out the words "first and preferred," where they occur in this sentence: "And all bonds of such Railroad Company so issued shall be a first and preferred mortgage bond upon all mortgageable rights, franchises and property of every kind whatsoever," &c.
Introduced by Mr. Williams, of Hamilton.
H. R. 247. A bill to amend sections one and one hundred twenty-two of an act approved March 11, 1861, and to define who are liable to pay poll tax, and repeal all laws inconsistent therewith.
It proposes in section one to amend section one of the Common School Law of March 11, 1861, by striking therefrom the proviso excluding negroes and mulattoes. Section two repeals all conflicting laws. Section three declares an emergency.
Section four proposes to amend section 122 of the law referred to by changing the times for the "apportionment of the income of the Common School Revenue" from the second Mondays of "May and November" to "April and October."
Feb. 19. The Committee on Education recommend its passage with amendments striking out sections one, two and three, and striking out the words "April and October" from the fourth section, and reinstating the words "May and November."
Introduced by Mr. Beeler.
H.R. 250. A bill to allow a homestead of one thousand dollars to each householder who is the head of a family, and exempting the same from levy and forced sale, and making provisions for the proper execution thereof.
Feb. 12. Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Rights and Privileges. Feb. 23 reported back and passage recommemded.
Introduced by Mr. Davis.
H. R. 254. A bill to establish the 26th Common Pleas District, composed of the counties of Elkhart, Kosciusko and Whitley; to provide for the election of a Judge, and fixing the time of holding Courts in said counties, and other matters therewith connected.
Feb. 19. The Judiciary Committee recommend its indefinite postponement.
Reported from the House Committee on Elections.
H. R. 257. A bill to amend section one of an act entitled "An act providing for the Election or Appointment of Supervisors of Highways, and prescribing certain of their duties, and those of County and Township Officers in relation thereto;" approved March 5, 1859, and prescribing the Time of Electing the same, and prescribing the Term of the Office thereof, and declaring an Emergency.
It proposes to Elect this officer " at the biennial State Election held on the second Tuesday in October, who shall hold his office for two years thereafter," etc.
Feb. 17. It was read the first time.
Reported from the Roads Committee.
H. R. 258. A bill to amend section Twenty of an act entitled "An act providing for the Election or Appointment of Supervisors of Highways, and prescribing certain of their Duties," etc.; approved March 5, 1859.
It provides that the real estate road tax shall be expended in the road district where the land lies; and that the tax assessed on personal property shall be expended in the district where the owner resides.
Feb. 17. It was read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Fairchild.
H. R. 259. A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for the Protection of Fish, defining the Time in which they may be trapped, netted or seined ; affixing the Penalty for the Violation of this act, and declaring an emergency, approved March 9, 1867, and declaring an emergency.
It proposes to amend said act by declaring that Fish shall not be trapped, netted, shot or seined till April 1, 1871.
Feb. 17. It was read the first time.
page: 19[View Page 19]Introduced by Mr. Furnas.
H. R. 261. A bill to make a specific appropriation to the House of Refuge.
It proposes an appropriation of $15,000 to enable the Commissioners to pay a loan of $10,000 and to meet the current expenses of said Institution until further appropriations are made.
Feb. 17. Read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Greene.
H. R. 262. A bill to amend sections three and eight of an act approved March 9, 1863 "to provide for the inspection of Petroleum oils for illuminating purposes, making and branding the same; prescribing penalty for selling without inspection, or for falsely branding the cask, package or barrel containing the same, or for violating any of the provisions of this act; for the appointment of Inspectors and deputies, prescribing duties and terms of office, and imposing penalties for Inspectors or deputies trading in any article they are appointed to inspect."
Section 1 proposes to amend section three of said act by requiring the Inspector to reject as dangerous all petroleum oils or burning fluids "which at the temperature of one hundred and ten degrees Fahrenheit's thermometer will emit an explosive gas, or take fire on plunging therein a well lighted match."
Section 2 increases the inspector's fees from five to ten cents for each brand.
Feb. 23. The Committee on Rights and Privileges recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. McDonald.
H. R. 266. A bill creating a board of Immigration, defining their duties and powers.
The bill proposes to create a Board of Immigration of five members, three of which to be appointed by the Governor--to sit and act as they may deem advisable and proper for the encouragement of Immigration and appropriating four thousand dollars to be by them expended in that interest: co-operate with the Bureau of Immigration at Washington City and report to the General Assembly.
Feb. 19. The Committee on Statistics and Immigration recommend the bill with a substitute for the second section proposing the Governor as President of the said Board, the President of the State Board of Agriculture as Treasurer and the Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture as Secretary of the said Board of Immigration; the said Board shall discharge all the duties required of them by this act without compensation.
Introduced by Mr. Neff.
H. R. 268. A bill for the preservation of Indiana Battle Flags, Military Trophies and relics.
It proposes to make the State Librarian legal custodian thereof and prohibits him from loaning or entrusting them to any person for any use whatever, under penalties.
Feb. 17. Read the first time.
Reported from the Special Railroad Commitee of the House.
H. R. 272. A bill authorizing the Governor to institute suit against Railroad Companies which have not paid the taxes due, and making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
It designates the New Albany Louisville and Chicago Railroad as one of the delinquent corporations.
Feb. 26. Read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Ruddell.
H. R. 274. A bill to authorize the issuing of Arms and Equipments to Regularly Incorporated Military Companies.
Feb. 26. It was read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Shoemaker.
H. R. 275. A bill to amend an act touching vacancies in office and filling the same by appointment, approved May 13, 1852.
It amends the fourth section of said act so as to read: "The Board of County Commissioners shall fill all vacancies in County or Townships offices, and such appointments shall expire when a successor is elected and qualified."
It repeals conflicting laws and declares an emergency.
Feb. 26. Read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Sleeth.
H. R. 276. A bill to authorize any person or persons owning a Millrace or Millraces to Enter upon adjacent Lands and take therefrom such Earth or Gravel, or either, as may be necessary, from time to time, to keep said Millrace or Millraces in reasonable repair, paying for the same a fair and reasonable compensation.
Feb. 26. It was read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Underwood.
H. R. 278. A bill to amend the title of an act entitled "An act concerning licenses to vend foreign merchandise, to exhibit any Caravan, Menagerie, Circus, Rope and Wire Dancing, Puppet Show and Ledgerdemain, approved June 15 1852.
It proposes to amend the title of said act so as to read as follows:
"An act to amend the title of an act entitled 'An act concerning license to vend Foreign Merchandise, to exhibit any Caravan, Menagerie, Circus, Rope and Wire Dancing, Puppet Show, Legerdemain, Ventriloquism, Theatrical Performance, Concert or any other exhibition."
Feb. 26. Read the first time.
page: 20[View Page 20]Introduced by Mr. Vardeman.
H. R. 279. A bill to amend sections three and four of an act to regulate and license the sale of Spiritous, Vinous, Malt and other Intoxicating Liquors, &c., approved March 5, 1859.
It proposes to amend said section three so that applicant shall present to the County Board a recommendation in writing signed by twelve legal voters of temperate habits of the Township in which he proposes to sell setting forth that he is a man of good character and fit to be entrusted to sell intoxicating liquors.
It proposes to amend section four so as to make the granting of a license discretionary with the County Commissioners and so as to require the sureties to be residents of the Township instead of "the County" as the law now is.
Feb. 26. Bead the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Williams, of Hamilton.
H. R. 281. A bill to apprehend and convict persons accused of crimes and misdemeanors.
It provides that the Prosecuting Attorney may cause a justice's process to subpoena the person suspected and likely to be acquainted with the fact to be examined before such justice touching such offense; and if the facts be sufficient such justice shall cause process to issue for the apprehension and the bringing before him of the accused and shall proceed to hear and determine the case according to law.
Feb. 26. Read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Williams of Knox.
H. R. 282. A bill to amend the twenty-eighth section of an act to regulate the sale of the swamp lands donated by the United States to the State of Indiana and to provide for the draining and reclaiming thereof in accordance with the condition of said grant, approved May 29, 1852.
It proposes to amend said section by increasing the per diem of the Commissioners appointed by the Governor from two dollars to three dollars and the per diem of the engineers from three dollars to three dollars and a half.
Feb. 26. Read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Zollars.
H. R. 284. A bill to legalize the proceedings of the Common Councils of cities in Indiana in opening streets and alleys.
It declares that all such orders shall not be deemed void by reason of the neglect or omission to enter them in the record of proceedings.
Feb. 26. Read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Beeler.
H. R. 286. A bill to repeal an act entiled "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, 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, approved March 11th, 1867."
Feb. 26. Read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Chapman.
H. R. 288. A bill to amend sections 4 and 8 of the Liquor License Law of March 5, 1859.
It proposes to amend the said section four by appropriately inserting these words: "And that he has filed in the office of the County Auditor the petition of a clear majority of the legal voters of the township, ward or voting precinct, as ascertained from the poll books of the last preceding election, verified by the oath or affirmation of the Township Trustee as to its correctness."
It proposes to amend said section eight by excluding from sale "any person who is in the habit of becoming intoxicated," and adding these words: "And any person so licensed as above provided shall be at all times responsible for and liable in all cases of violation of the provisions of this act by any and all persons in his employ. Any person violating the provisions of this section as amended, shall be fined in any sum not less than $10 nor more than $50, and may be imprisoned for not less than ten nor more than thirty days."
February 26, read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Fairchild.
H. R. 293. A bill to amend section 16 of an act providing for the election or appointing of Supervisors of highways, &c., approved March 5, 1859; also providing for an appeal to the Circuit Court or Common Pleas Court, and declaring an emergency.
It proposes to amend said section by providing that the appeals shall be taken within six months after the filing of report of viewers, and that this act shall be retro-active so far as to admit of appeals within six months after its passage.
February 26, read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Field of Lake.
H. R. 294. A bill for the relief of the heirs of Patrick Donovan, deceased.
February 26, read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Field of Lagrange.
H. R. 295. A bill to authorize Gravel Road Companies organized under an act approved May 12, 1852, authorizing the construc page: 21[View Page 21] tion of Plank, McAdamized or Gravel Roads, to assess the lands within one and a half miles on either side thereof when $800 to the mile has been subscribed, &c.
It proposes that such assessments may be made upon a petition of a majority of freeholders interested. It embraces ten sections repealing conflicting laws.
February 26, read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Furnas.
H. R. 296. A bill to amend the eleventh section of an act entitled "An Act to establish a House of Refuge for the correction and reformation of Juvenile offenders," approved March 8, 1867; and to make other provisions in relation to said institution.
It proposes to amend sec. 11 by authorizing the admission of any infant convict under sixteen years, instead of eighteen years; and by striking out the provise thereof.
Section 2 provides that the Governor may commute the punishment of any infant sentenced to jail or the penitentiaries by substituting commitment to the House of Refuge.
Section 3 prescribes regulations and condi- of such commutation.
Feb. 26. Read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Johnson, of St. Joseph.
H. R. 300. A bill to provide for the publication of the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners in two newspapers of each County in which such business shall occur.
It proposes the publication in papers representing different political parties, at a rate not to exceed one dollar per one hundred words; and declares an emergency.
Feb. 26. Read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. McDonald.
H. R. 302. A bill to provide for the draining of swamp lands in the State of Indiana.
It requires the Swamp Land Commissioners to expend all the swamp land funds in their respective counties in draining the swamp lands therein, preference to be given to work already surveyed and made ready for ditching, &c. said money to be all expended within nine months from the passage of this act and said Commissioners to be allowed two dollars per per day for such services so rendered.
Feb. 26. Read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Miles.
H. R. 304. A bill declaring all section lines to be open as public highways.
Feb. 26. Read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Miner.
H. R. 305. A bill to amend clause forty-three of section fifty-three of an act entitled An act to repeal all general laws now in force for the incorporation of cities and to provide for the incorporation of cities, &c., approved March 14, 1867.
It proposes to amend the said clause of the said 53d section, having reference to sewers, drains and cisterns, by enforcing sale "in the same manner and subject to the same proceedings as provided for street and other public improvements," and adding this:
Provided further that the Common Council may in its discretion order any part of the cost thereof to be paid out of the general fund of the city.
Feb. 26. Read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Monroe.
H. R. 306. A bill fixing the per diem and mileage of members of the General Assembly, the pay of the Secretary of the Senate, the clerk of the House of Repre's. the Doorkeepers of the Senate and House, the clerks of the Committees of the two Houses, declaring who shall preside in organizing the Senate in the absence of the Lieut. Governor, who shall preside in organizing the House of Repre's. defining certain duties of the State Librarian in connection with said organization, repealing all laws in conflict with this act and declaring when this act shall take effect.
The specialty of this bill is to make but one Clerk and one Door Keeper elective by either House of the General Assembly; to define their duties, to make the per diem of the Clerk of the Senate $40 per day and the Clerk of the House $50 per day, each to furnish at his own expense all the clerical force needed excepting that employed in the special and standing committees and including the committees on Enrolled Bills; and an additional allowance of $100 for indexing the journals of the regular sessions and $50 for extra sessions.
The Door Keeper of the Senate and the Door Keeper of the House of Representatives each to receive $30 per day for every day of the session of the General Assembly and to procure all needful assistance at his own expense.
In the absence of the Lieutenant Governor it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to preside at the Organization of the Senate, and the Auditor of State to preside during the Organization of the House of Representatives, &c.,
February 26. It was read the first time.
Introduced by Mr. Buskirk in behalf of the Committee on Ways and Means.
H. R. 311. A bill making Specific Appropriations for the year 1869.
March 3. Read the first time and made the special order for 9 o'clock a. m. March 4.
page: 22[View Page 22]Introduced by Mr. McGregor.
H. R. 3. A Joint Resolution proposing Congressional instructions for a law taxing all bonds of the United States as other property.
Feb. 11. The Committee on Federal Relations report the Resolution without recommendation.
Introduced by Mr. Barritt.
H. R. 5. A Joint Resolution proposing instructions to defeat any measure proposing the immediate resumption of specie payment.
Feb. 9. The Committee on Federal Relations report favorably thereon with an amendment that His Excellency the Governor be requested to transmit a copy of these Resolutions to each of our Senators and Representatives in the Congress of the United States.
Introduced by Mr. Stewart of Rush.
H. R. 11. A Joint Resolution for Congressional instructions to have the pension of Mrs. General P. A. Hackleman of fifty dollars per month to date from the time of the death of her late husband--October 3, 1862.
Feb. 16. Read the first time.
House Bills on the Third Reading.
Introduced by Mr. Bobo.
H. R. 9. A bill to fix the salaries of the Judges of the Common Pleas Courts of the State of Indiana, and to provide for the payment thereof out of the State Treasury.
It proposes the same compensation as that received by the Judges of the Circuit Courts--two thousand dollars a year, payable quarterly.
Jan. 21. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage. Feb. 9. The bill having been several times considered as a special order was now taken up and an amendment to strike out the words "the same compensation as that received by the Judges of the Circuit Courts" and insert "two thousand dollars" in lieu, was rejected. So the matter was passed over.
Introduced by Mr. Vater.
H. R. 17. A bill establishing and regulating a public printing office, making appropriations therefor, and repealing all laws inconsistent therewith.
Jan. 28. The bill was reported back and its passage recommended by the special Committee thereon; and three hundred copies of the bill and report were ordered to be printed.
Feb. 3. Bead the second time and made the special order for Friday.
Introduced by Mr. Gordon.
H. R. 21. A bill regulating docket fees of prosecuting Attorneys in Circuit Courts and District Attorneys in Courts of Common Pleas and before Justices of the Peace, and fixing the salary of District Attorneys, and regulating prosecuting and District Attorneys fees for prosecution on forfeited recognizances.
Feb. 15. Read the third time and failed to pass--yeas 20, nays 52.
Introduced by Mr. Buskirk.
H. R. 22. A bill to amend an act entitled An act authorizing the construction of Plank, McAdamized and Gravel Roads, approved May 12, 1852.
It proposes to authorize and legalize the extension of roads by road companies organized under the act of 1852.
Jan. 20. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage. Feb. 9. The Committee on roads report it back and with clerical amendments recommend its passage.
Introduced by Mr. Barritt.
H. R. 29. A bill to legalize the tax assessments for the year 1868 in certain incorporated cities.
It proposes to legalize the assessment of city taxes for the year 1868, the legality of which may be in question by reason of the omission of the Common Council to provide for the manner of appraising and assessing the taxable property therein.
Jan. 18. The Judicial Committee recommend its passage.
Feb. 15. Read the third time and failed to pass for want of a Constitutional majority.
Introduced by Mr. Williams of Knox.
H. R. 31. A bill to amend section nine of the act of June 9, 1852, providing for the election and qualification of Justices of the Peace, &c.
It proposes to amend said section so as to read: "the jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace shall in all civil cases be co-extensive with their counties respectively."
Jan. 19. The Judiciary Committee report the bill with an amendment substituting new matter limiting their jurisdiction to their Town- page: 23[View Page 23] ships respectively and providing "that in all cases where the debt sued on does not exceed twenty-five dollars it shall be lawful to bring an action in the Township where the debt is contracted irrespective of the residence of the defendent in said county."
Jan. 27. The bill was read the second time and recommitted.
Feb. 9. The Judiciary Committee returned the bill reporting for amendment thereof the same matter as before changing the last clause so as to read "Provided the same is in the county of the defendant's residence." So the bill was passed over.
Introduced by Mr. Underwood.
H. R. 35. A bill fixing the fees of Grand and Petit Jurors, and repealing all acts in conflict therewith.
It proposes to make the compensation two dollars and a half per day, to be paid out of the County Treasury, and five cents mileage.
Jan. 18. The Committee on fees and salaries recommended its passage. Feb. 15. Read the third time and failed--yeas 36, nays 36.
Introduced by Mr. Odell.
H. R. 43. A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to allow County Commissioners to organize turnpike companies where three-fifths of the persons representing the real estate within prescribed limits petition for the same; and to levy a tax for its construction and to provide for the same to be free, approved March 6, 1865.
Feb. 4. The Committee on roads reported it back with an amendment adding these words: "Saving however all the right, privileges and franchises conferred upon any company created or existing under said act as fully and effectually as if said act had not been repealed."
Feb.12. The amendment was rejected and the bill read the second time.
Introduced by Mr. Millekan.
H. R. 52. A bill authorizing the assessments of lands for Plank, McAdamized, and Gravel Road purposes, prescribing the manner of assessing and collecting the same and repealing the law on that subject, approved March 11, 1867.
Jan. 29. It was returned by the Committee on roads with sundry amendments and the bill and amendments were ordered to be printed. Feb. 3. It was read the second time. March 1. It having been several times considered as the special order with additional propositions to amend it was now considered in Committee of the Whole House and reported with amendments which were not concerned in.
Introduced by Mr. Fuller.
H. R. 53. A bill to regulate the mileage of Sheriffs conveying convicts to the State Prisons and repealing all cases in conflict herewith.
It prescribes the mileage of the sheriffs of each county, going and returning respectively.
Feb. 4. The Committee on Mileage and Accounts returned the bill with an amendment providing "that sheriffs shall be allowed mileage for necessary travel in conveying females to said Prisons; and so they recommend the passage of the bill.
Introduced by Mr. Buskirk in behalf of the Committee on Ways and Means.
H. R. 58. A bill for the government of appraisers of real estate and assessors of personal property.
It proposes that "all appraisements of real estate for purposes of taxation shall be made upon a gold basis; and all assessments of personal property for the same purpose made after the year 1869 shall be upon the same basis."
Jan. 26. It was read the third time and failed to pass. Jan. 27. Reconsidered and made the special order for Thursday Jan. 28 at three o'clock p. m. Jan. 28. Taken up and failed to pass.
Introduced by Mr. Fuller.
H. R. 82. A bill to amend section two of the act of March 11, 1867, for the protection of Wild Game.
It proposes to repeal the prohibition to net quails at any time, and allows quails and pheasant to be netted, trapped or shot at any time between the first days of October and February.
Feb. 4. The Committee on Rights and Privileges recommend its passage. March 2. Having been ordered to the engrossment it was now read the third time and failed to pass the House for lack of a Constitutional majority.
Introduced by Mr. Coffroth.
H. R. 85. A bill to amend the 315th section of the Civil Practice and Procedure Act of June 18, 1852.
It proposes to make section 315 read thus:
"SEC. 315. Every action shall stand for issue and trial when the summons has been served on the defendant ten days, or publication has been made for thirty days."
January 21. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage. January 29, it was read the second time.
Introduced by Mr. Miles.
H. R. 93. A bill to amend section fifteen of the act to create a State Normal School, approved December 20, 1865.
It proposes to draw the Normal School fund--a semi-annual appropriation of $5,000--directly from the State Treasury, instead of from the common school fund.
February 4. The Committee on Education recommend its passage. March 2, the bill page: 24[View Page 24] having been read the second and third times, failed to pass the House for want of a Constitutional majority.
Introduced by Mr. Ratliff.
H. R. 111. A bill to amend section 78 of the general civil Practice and Procedure Act of June 18, 1852.
It proposes to amend said section 78 by doing away with the discretionary power therein granted, and declaring that the court shall grant the change of venue.
Feb. 9. The Judiciary Committee recommend its passage. March 3, the bill was read the third time and failed to pass the House of Representatives--yeas 6, nays 86.
Introduced by Mr. Pierce, of Vigo.
H. R. 130. A bill making an appropriation for the completion of the State Normal School Building.
It proposes to appropriate $100,000 for the completion of the State Normal School Building at Terre Haute.
Feb. 11. The Committee on Education recommend its passage. Feb. 16, the bill was read the second time. Feb. 17, the House refused to order the bill engrossed.
Introduced by Mr. Vater.
H. R. 150. A bill appropriating $12,000 for furnishing wards and subsisting patients in the north wing of the Indiana Hospital for the Insane until the 31st of March, 1869, and declaring an emergency.
Feb. 3. It was read the first and 2nd times and ordered engrossed, under a suspension of the Constitutional restriction. Feb. 5, it was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means with instructions. Feb. 12 reported back with an amendment reducing the appropriation to eight thousand dollars.
Introduced by Mr. Odell.
H. R. 169. A bill to amend sections 2 and 22 of " An act concerning Enclosures, Trespassing Animals and Partition Fences," approved June 4, 1852; and to repeal sections 14 and 23 of said act; and declaring an Emergency.
Section 1 proposes to amend section 2 of said act so that it shall read:
" Sec. 2. If any domestic animal break into an enclosure, the person injured thereby shall recover the amount of damage done.
--"Leaving out the words " if it shall appear that the fence through which said animal broke was unlawful ; but not otherwise."
Sec. 2 repeals sec. 14 which declares, if the fence is unlawful the animal shall be released, and the occupant of the enclosure shall pay costs and damages.
Sec. 3 proposes to amend sec. 22 of said act so that it shall read:
"Sec. 22. No person inclosing lands shall join his fence to that of another except by consent; nor shall any person be compelled to continue a partition fence except by consent. If no consent be given and continued, each shall give one half the width of a lane on the dividing line, 18 feet in width ; provided that no person shall take away any part of his or her fence which forms a partition fence between such person and the inclosure of any other person, until such person shall have given six months notice to such other person or persons as may be interested in the removal of such fence : Provided further, that this section shall not apply to any lots or parts of lots laid off and recorded as such within the limits of any city or town, nor within the corporate limits of any city or town."
Sec. 4 repeals sec. 23 of said act which declares, that a party ceasing to use the land shall not take his partition fence away without giving six months notice.
Sec. 5 declares an emergency.
Feb. 10. The Judiciary Committee recommended its indefinite postponement : but the bill was referred to the Committee on Agriculture; which committee returned it (Feb. 23) recommending its passage with an amendment, striking out the first and second sections.
Introduced by Mr. Kercheval.
H. R. 170. A bill to provide for the Assessment and Collection of Taxes for Municipal Purposes, on the Shares of Stock owned in Banks or Banking Associations doing business in this State.
Feb. 3. It was read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Banks.
Feb. 9. The committee recommend its passage.
Mar. 1 It was ordered to be engrossed.
page: [25][View Page [25]]Bills remaining with Committees of the H. of Representatives
In the hands of the Committee on Elections.
Introduced by Mr. Cunningham.
H. R. 51. A bill to amend section one of An act to provide for Township Elections ; approved June 15, 1852.
Feb. 2. It was read the second time and recommitted to the Committee on Elections.
Introduced by Mr. Vater.
H. R. 108. A bill Fixing the Time of holding the General Elections throughout the State, and Repealing all laws inconsistent to its provisions.
Jan. 29. It was referred to the Committee on Elections.
Introduced by Mr McFadin.
H. R. 162. A bill authorizing Township Trustees to hold their Offices for the term of Three Years.
Feb. 3. It was read the third time and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Introduced by Mr. McFadin.
H. R. 206. A bill to repeal An Act to for the Registry of Voters, approved March 11, 1867.
Feb. 9. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Elections.
In the hands of the Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced by Mr. Hutchings.
H. R. 119. A bill making an appropriation of $413,599,48 to pay the Claims of Sufferers by the Morgan Raid.
Jan. 28. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced by the Special Committee on the Governor's Mansion.
H. R. 270. A bill to provide for the erection of an Executive Mansion, making an appropriation and declaring an emergency.
Feb. 18. It was read the first time and referred the Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced by Mr. Long.
H. R. 1. A Joint Resolution for the relief of Anna Christina Hellar.
Jan. 29. Passage recommended by the Committee on Claims and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
In the hands of the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced by Mr. Dunn.
H. R. 57. A bill to amend section four hundred and forty-five of the general practice act, approved June 17, 1852.
It proposes to add to said section these words: except in judgments on actions for tort on which judgement shall be rendered without regard to valuation laws unless otherwise provided by law.
Feb. 23. It was read the third time and recommitted to the Judiciary Committee with instructions.
Introduced by Mr. Baker.
H. R. 86. A bill to amend section one of the Registry Law.
Jan. 19. It was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Introduced by Mr. Pierce of Porter.
H. R. 89. A bill to provide for changes of venue in Civil and Criminal Cases, and providing against delays and failures of justice resulting from such change.
Jan. 20. It was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Introduced by Mr. Beeler.
H. R. 180. A bill defining the crimes of Grand and Petit Larcency, and prescribing punishment therefor, and repealing sections nineteen and twenty of "An act defining felonies and prescribing punishment therefor," approved June 10, 1852.
Feb. 9. It was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Introduced by Mr. Buskirk.
H. R. 183. A bill supplemental to an act entitled "An act to authorize Township Trustees, Trustees of incorporated Towns, and Common Councils of incorporated Cities to levy a tax for school purposes," approved March 9, 1867.
It proposes that the Auditor of every county shall include in his semi-annual report to the Auditor of State and Superintendent of Public Instruction a statement of the amount of tax levied by each Township, Town or City under said act of March 9, 1867: the proper officers to report to the County Auditor, &c.
Feb. 9. It was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Introduced by Mr Welborn.
H. R. 220. A bill to authorize the amendment of bills of exceptions in certain cases therein mentioned.
Feb. 9. It was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Introduced by Mr. Williams of Ham'n
H. R. 222. A bill to entitle persons accused of Crimes and Misdemeanors to give page: 26[View Page 26] their own evidence in self defense before the courts.
Feb. 9. It was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Introduced by Mr Breler.
H. R. 226. A bill to prohibit the clerks of Circuit and other Courts from taking and certifying the declaration or intention of any alien to become a citizen of the United States except as therein prescribed.
Feb. 9. It was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Introduced by Mr. Osborn.
H. R. 240. A bill to amend the third section of An act providing for the redemption of real property or any interest therein sold on execution, &c., approved June 4, 1861, and declaring an emergency.
Feb. 9. It was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Introduced by Mr. Pierce of Porter.
H. R. 242. A bill to repeal section 118 of An act providing for the settlement of decedents estates, &c., so as to relieve the estates of infants and decedents from useless expense in advertisement, &c.
Feb. 9. It was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Introduced by Mr. Dittemore.
H. R. 255, A bill to save pending suits affected by the passage of An act entitled An act to repeal sections forty-three and forty-four of an act prescribing who may make a will" &c., approved May 31, 1852, approved December 21, 1865.
Feb. 17. It was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Introduced by Mr. Mitchell.
H. R. 267. A bill to authorize the Auditor of State to adopt a uniform system of Book Keeping for the use of Township Trustees and providing for the payment of the same, [out of the Township fund.]
Feb. 17. It was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Introduced by Mr. (Rep.) Smith.
H. R. 277. A bill to allow partnerships to bring and maintain suits in their adopted names in certain cases.
Feb. 26. It was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Introduced by Mr. Calvert.
H. R. 287, A bill to amend section CLVI of the Practice Act.
Feb. 26. It was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Introduced by Mr. Dunn.
H. R. 292. A bill to amend section one of An act entitled "An act providing for the election of County Sheriffs and prescribing some of their duties."
Feb. 26. It was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
In the hands of the Committee on the Organization of Courts.
Introduced by Mr. Wilson.
H. R. 16. A bill fixing the times of holding the Circuit Court in the first Judicial Circuit, &c.
Jan. 12. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Organization of Courts.
Introduced by Mr. Overmyer.
H. R. 74. A bill to declare what counties shall constitute the first Judicial Circuit, creating the twenty-second and twenty-third Circuits, &c.
Jan. 28. The Committee recommend its passage. Jan. 29. Recommitted to the Committee on the Organization of Courts.
Introduced by Mr. Dunn.
H. R. 99. A bill for the appointment of Official Reporters in the Courts of this State.
Jan. 22. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Organization of Courts.
Introduced by Mr. Dunn.
H. R. 250. A bill to district the State for the purpose of electing five Judges of the Supreme Court at and after the General Election for the year 1870.
Feb. 17. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Organization of Courts.
In the hands of the Committee on Education.
Introduced by Mr. Cunningham:
H. R. 290. A bill to amend sections one, twentyfive and thirtythree of the Common School Law of March 6, 1865.
It proposes to amend section one of said act by increasing the tax from sixteen to twenty cents on each hundred dollars worth of taxable property; and by striking out the proviso which exempts negroes and mulattoes.
Section 2 proposes to amend section 25 by providing that any School Director appointed by a Trustee "may be removed upon petition of the majority of the persons attached to said school;" and by adding a clause allowing the Director "the sum of four dollars, to be paid at the expiration of his term of office;" provided he has to the fullest extent performed his duties, &c.
page: 27[View Page 27]Section 3 proposes to amend section 33 by providing for the election of a School Examiner "in the several counties on the Second Tuesday in October, 1870, and biennially thereafter;" and by adding to the section the following words: "In case of dismissal the costs shall be taxed against the Examiner; if not dismissed, against the person or persons making the charge or filing the petition--the same costs to be taxed as for similar services."
Feb. 26. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
In the hands of the Committee on Prisons.
Introduced by Mr Lamborn.
H. R. 301. A bill to Reform our Jail Systems.
It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Prisons.
In the hands of the Committee on Military Affairs.
Introduced by Mr. Davis.
H. R. 227. A bill to Amend Section Nine of An Act providing for the Election or Appointment of Supervisors of Highways, &c.; approved March 5, 1859.
Feb. 9. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Introduced by Mr Pierce of Porter.
H. R. 308. A bill to amend Sections 4, 13 and 15 of an act entitled "An act to establish a Home for the maintenance of sick and disabled Soldiers and Seamen and their Orphans and Widows;" approved March 11, 1867; and an act Supplemental thereto.
Feb. 26. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
In the hands of the Committee on Claims.
Introduced by Mr. Higbee.
H. R. 297. A bill for the relief of Geo. Arnold.
Feb. 26. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Claims.
In the hands of the Committee on Fees and Salaries.
Introduced by Mr. Gilham.
H. R. 112. A bill fixing the Salary of the superintendent of Public Instruction, and prescribing the time and manner of its payment.
It proposes to make the Salary $2,500, payable quarterly.
Jan. 26. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fees and Salaries.
Introduced by Mr. Palmer.
H. R. 121. A bill regulating the Fees of the Clerks of the Circuit and Common Pleas Courts.
Jan. 28. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fees and Salaries.
Introduced by Mr. Sleeth.
H. R. 171. A bill to amend section eight of an act entitled "An act to provide for the Election of Clerks of the Circuit Courts, and prescribing some of their duties," approved June 7, 1852.
It inserts in said section a clause requiring the Clerk to pay over to the County Treasurer all witness fees in his hands which have remained unclaimed for one year; and all fines and jury fees within thirty days after the same shall be collected.
Feb. 3. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fees and Salaries.
Introduced by Mr. Fairchild.
H. R. 192. A bill to amend the Fourth Section of an act appointing commissioners to sell certain real estate herein named and out of the proceeds to erect a suitable residence for the Governor of the State, and providing for the payment of a certain sum to said Governor until a residence is provided.
It proposes to amend Section Fourth of the Second Act which was approved February 25, 1865, by reducing the sum allowed the Governor, in lieu of a residence, from "$5,000" to "$1,500"
February 9, it was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fees and Salaries.
Introduced by Mr. Ratliff.
H. R. 212. A bill to amend Section One of an act entitled An Act to amend Section One and Two of an act entitled An Act fixing the per diem and mileage of members of the General Assembly, Clerks and Doorkeepers, approved June 4, 1852.
It provides that the per diem of members shall be $5.00, and $5.00 for every twenty-five miles traveled.
February 9, it was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fees and Salaries.
Introduced by Mr Dunn.
H. R. 233. A bill to amend Section 11, of an act entitled An Act regulating the fees of officers and repealing &c., approved March 2, 1855.
It proposes to regulate the fees of the County Surveyors.
February 9, it was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fees and Salaries.
Introduced by Mr. Baker.
H. R. 285. A bill regulating the fees of County Clerks in relation to estates and guardi page: 28[View Page 28] anships and repealing former acts in relation thereto, and declaring an emergency.
February 26, it was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fees and Salaries.
In the hands of the Committee on Rights and Privileges.
Introduced by Mr. Stewart of Rush;
H. R. 44. A bill to amend the Third Section of an Act for the protection of wild game.
January 14, it was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Rights and Privileges.
Introduced by Mr. Breckenridge.
H. R. 120. A bill to protect and elevate the Medical Profession, to promote the improvement of medical science, and practice, and to protect the health and lives of the people of the State of Indiana.
January 28, it was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Rights and privileges.
Introduced by Mr. Gordon.
H. R. 195. A bill making it a penal offence to cut, bore, fell or destroy timber on the land of any person or corporation without consent of the owner.
February 9, it was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Rights and Privileges.
Introduced by Mr. Davidson.
H. R. 291. A bill defining who shall be eligible to vote at any general, county, township and municipal election.
February 26, it was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Rights and Privileges.
In the hands of the Committee on Railroads.
Introduced by Mr. Stewart of Rush;
H. R. 131. A bill in reference to the Consolidation of Railroads in this State; prescribing the Manner of such Consolidations ; fixing Rates of Tariff for Freight and Passenger Travel, and Providing for Fencing Railroads.
Jan. 28. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Railroads.
Introduced by Mr Osborne;
H. R. 137. A bill to amend the Twentythird Section of An Act to Incorporate the Terre Haute and Richmond, (now the Terre Haute and Indianapolis) Railroad Company; approved January 26, 1847, so as to Require Annual Reports and Exhibits from the Officers of said Corporation; Declaring the Object of the Act, and an Emergency for its Immediate Taking Effect.
Section One proposes to strike from the said twentythird section the first two clauses--to the word "freight:" also the clause allowing a reservation by the road for "future contingencies:" and, "such company shall be liable to the State for fifteen per centum interest on any amount which they shall fail to pay over" within ten days after making the dividend, &c.
" Sec. 2. It is not intended by this act to release the Corporation from any liability incurred to the State, or any County, Township, or Fund thereof," &c.
Feb. 10. It was read the second time and ordered to be engrossed.
Feb. 26. Referred to the Special Railroad Commitee.
Introduced by Mr. Osborne.
H. R. 269. A bill Declaratory of the Common Law as to the Duty of Railroad Companies and other Common Carriers in the Transportation of Freight; and to prevent Extortionate Charges for such Transportation, and providing a Remedy.
Feb. 17. It was read the first time and referred to the Special Railroad Committee.
In the hands of the Committee on Manufactures and Commerce.
Introduced by Mr. Williams of Union.
H. R. 283. A bill regulating the employment of persons under sixteen years of age in Cotton and Woollen Factories in this State; and providing for the education of such persons.
Section 1 proposes that no person under the age of sixteen years shall be employed in any cotton or woollen factory in this State unless such person shall have attended school at least twelve weeks during the twelve months immediately preceding; nor shall such person be employed in such factories for a longer period than nine months in any one year.
"Section 2. No person under the age of sixteen years shall be employed in any cotton or woolen factory more than eleven hours in any one day."
Section 3. Fixes the penalty for violation of this act at a fine of not less than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred dollars.
Feb. 26. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Manufacturers and Commerce.
In the hands of the Committee on County and Township Business.
Introduced by Mr. Carson.
S. 116. A bill to prohibit any member of the Board of County Commissioners from acting in any other capacity under or by virtue page: 29[View Page 29] of any appointment from such Board than as one of such Commissioners, and repealing all laws in conflict with this act and declaring an emergency.
Feb. 15. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on County and Township Business.
Introduced by Mr. Lasselle.
S. 142. A bill to revise and amend section five of an act entitled "An act providing for the election and prescribing certain duties of County Surveyors," approved June 17, 1852.
It proposes to amend the sec. by inserting a clause authorizing County Surveyors to "appoint chain bearers, flag bearers or markers at a compensation not to exceed one dollar and a half per day."
Feb. 22. It was read the third time and referred to the Committee on County and Township Business with instructions.
Introduced by Mr. Bobo.
H. R. 10. A Joint Resolution to suspend the operation of Senate Bill 133 entitled "An act to amend sections one and three of an act entitled An act to provide for the relocation of County Seats, and for the erection of public buildings in counties in case of such relocation approved March 2, 1865, and to amend section of an act amendatory of said Act, approved December 18, 1865, and to provide for the appointment of Commissioners, appointed by the Governor Feb.24, 1869.
Feb. 26. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on County and Township Business.
Introduced by Mr. Wildman.
H. R. 221. A bill to provide for a uniform system of Book Keeping in the offices of the County Auditor and County Treasurer.
It requires the County Commissioners to provide for the introduction of Seldon's Public Accounting System of Book Keeping into said offices.
Feb. 9. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on County and Township Business.
Introduced by Mr. Cory.
H. R. 289. A bill to regulate the election of certain Townships Officers and providing that electors shall vote for Supervisor of roads only in their respective roads districts, declaring a violation of this law a misdemeanor and fixing a penalty.
Feb. 26. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on County and Township Business.
Introduced by Mr. Hutson.
H. R. 298. A bill enabling swampland Commissioners and Engineers to select swamp lands and receive the same in payment for services heretofore rendered as such Commissioner or Engineer, and prescribing the manner in which such selections and entries shall be made.
Feb. 26. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on County and Township Business.
Introduced by Mr. Hyatt.
H. R. 299. A bill to amend section eighty-seven of an act intitled "An act to amend sections one, seven and twelve of an act entitled An act to authorize the construction of levees and drains" approved June 12, 1852, and supplemental thereto.
Feb. 26. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on County and Township Business.
In the hands of the Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced by Mr. Beeler.
H. R. 149. A bill to prevent the spread of contageous diseases among cattle or other stock in the State of Indiana, and providing for the collection of damages from persons, corporations or companies offending against the provisions of this bill.
Feb. 3. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
In the hands of the Committee on Benevolent Institutions.
Introduced by Mr. Jump.
H. R. 163. A bill to prevent the erection and maintenance of a nuisance on or adjoining lands belonging to the State.
Feb. 3. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Benevolent Institutions.
In the hands of the Committee on Temperance.
Introduced by Mr. Bowen.
H. R. 39. A bill to suppress Tippling Houses.
Jan. 13. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance.
Introduced by Mr. Stewart of Rush.
H. R. 70. A bill to amend sections eight and eleven of the Liquor Law approved March 5, 1859.
Jan. 19. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance.
Introduced by Mr. (Rep.) Green.
H. R. 196. A bill to amend section four of the Liquor Law of March 5, 1859.
Feb. 9. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Temperance.
page: 30[View Page 30]In the hands of the Committee on Corporations.
Introduced by Mr. Admire.
H. R. 144. A bill to amend section 61 of the general City Incorporation Law.
Feb. 3. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Introduced by Mr. Hall.
H. R. 197. A bill to legalize the proceedings of the Board of Trustees of Towns in certain cases.
Feb. 9. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Introduced by Mr. Cunningharn.
H. R. 253. A bill to amend sections one and three of the general City Incorporation Law.
Feb. 17. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
In the hands of the Committee on Federal Relations.
Introduced by Mr. Miles.
H. R. 2. A Joint Resolution instructing our Senators and requesting our Representatives in Congress to use their influence to secure the passage of a law authorizing the interest arising from the proceeds of the sale of the Agricultural Land Script to be applied to the support of the Common Schools of the State, &c.
Jan. 13. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Federal Relations.
Introduced by Mr. Beeler.
H. R. 4. A Joint Resolution instructing our Senators and requesting our Representatives in Congress to use their influence to secure the passage of a law for the purchase by the United States of the Telegraph Lines and placing the same under the control of the Post Office Department.
Jan. 22. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Federal relations.
In the hands of the Committee on the Affairs of the City of Indianapolis.
Introduced by Mr. Palmer;
H. R. 241. A bill defining certain misdemeanors and prescribing punishment therefor.
Feb. 9. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on the Affairs of the City of Indianapolis.
Feb. 19. Reported back and recommitted to the same Committee.
In the hands of the Committee on Cities and Towns.
Introduced by Mr. Welborn:
H. R. 280. A bill to authorize incorporated towns to make subscriptions and donations to aid in the construction of plank roads, Macadamized roads, Gravel roads and Railroads running into or through such towns, prescribing the manner in which such subscriptions and donations may be made and for the enforcement thereof. And also providing for the issue of bonds by said towns to Plank road, McAdamized road, Gravel road and Railroad Companies in payment of such subscriptions and donations, and authorizing the levy and collection of a special tax by the corporate authority of such towns for the redemption of such bonds.
It proposes that towns may make such subscriptions and donations when "requested so to do by the written petition of a majority of the resident freeholders thereof" not to "exceed an amount equal to five per cent of all taxable property within said town," &c.,
Feb. 26. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Cities and Towns.
In the hands of the Committee on Engrossed Bills.
Introduced by Mr. Overmyer.
H. R. 24. A bill to regulate the standing of the Medical Profession, declaring who may practice Medicine in its various departments, and providing penalties for its violation.
It proposes to make it unlawful for any person to practice Medicine in this "State who has not attended two full courses of instruction and graduated at some school of Medicine" "and is not a person of good moral character'' except where such "person has been continually in the practice of Medicine for a period of ten years or more," &c. Penalty for first violation: a fine not less than $50 nor more than $100: and for a second violation imprisonment in the county jail for thirty days in addition to the fine.
Practitioners shall be licensed by a Board of censors "appointed by a duly incorporated State Medical Society or Association" and "the full name of such person shall be registered in the office of the Recorder of the County in which such person resides or proposes to practice," &c.
Feb. 2. The Committee on Rights and Privileges recommend its passage.
Feb. 12. A select Committee viz: Messrs. Jump, Breckinridge, Hutchings, Baker and Furnas, to which was referred this bill [H. R. 24,] and a bill offered as an amendment by page: 31[View Page 31] way of substitute therefor by Mr. Vater, reported that they have incorporated the essential features of the two bills into the one" described above.
March 3. The bill was taken up, the amendments adopted and it was ordered to be engrossed.
In the hands of the Committee on Roads.
Introduced by Mr. Vardeman.
H. R. 164. A bill to amend Section Two of an act entitled " An act authorizing the assessment of all the lands within one and a half miles on either side, or within, one and one half miles of the terminus of any plank, McAdamized or gravel road organized under the act of May 12, 1852, when the subscription to such road amounts to at least $800 per mile and is not sufficient," &c., approved March 11, 1867.
It proposes to add these words "provided that no person shall under this act be compelled to pay taxes upon the same land for the construction of more than one road without the consent of the owner thereof."
February 3, it was read the first time and referred.
Introduced by Mr. Stephenson.
H. R. 215. A bill authorizing the assessments of all lands within one and a half miles of either side of, or within one and a half miles of the termini of any plank. Macadamized, or gravel road organized under and pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana entitled "An act authorizing the construction of plank Macadamized and gravel roads," approved May 12, 1852, when the subscription to such road amounts to at least $800 per mile, and is not sufficient for the completion of the same," and the collection of such assessment, and repealing an act on the same subject approved March 11, 1867.
It authorizes the County Commisssioners on petition of such organized road company to appoint assessors whose total assessments shall not exceed fifty per cent, above the estimated cost of such road; such assessments to be collectable in amount not exceeding thirty-three and one third per cent, per annum of the total amount so assessed.
February 9, it was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Roads.
Introduced by Mr. Mock.
H. R. 239. A bill defining who shall elect Supervisors of roads and highways, and repealing all laws in conflict therewith.
It proposes that "the qualified voters between the ages of twenty-one and fifty years in each road district" shall elect a supervisor.
February 9, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Roads.
Introduced by Mr. Vater.
H. R. 245. A bill amending Section Three af An act authorizing the construction of plank, McAdamized and gravel roads, and empowering the same to make sale of a portion of their roads; approved February 28, 1855, and repealing all laws inconsistent therewith.
It proposes to amend the said Section Three so as to read :
"SEC; 3. That it shall be lawful for any plank, or other turnpike road company that has erected a bridge over any stream crossed by its road, to charge for crossing the same as follows: viz. for every time the erection of said bridge has cost as much as the average cost per mile of constructing its road, over and above the cost of constructing oh the space where the bridge stands, the same toll as is charged for traveling over one mile of its road and no more."
February 9, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Roads.
Introduced by Mr. McGregor.
H. R. 303. A bill regulating Section 24 of an act entitled " An act authorizing the construction of plank, Macadamized and gravel roads," approved May 12, 1852, as far as the same applies to any plank, Macadamized or gravel road for the construction of which a company has heretofore been organized and is still in existence.
February 26, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Roads.
Introduced by Mr. Odell.
H. R. 307. A bill authorizing plank, McAdamized and gravel road companies to enter upon the lands adjacent thereto, make ditches and drains, and take therefrom materials to keep such roads in repair, and to enter upon any lands and to take materials therefrom to construct such roads, providing the mode of assessment of damages therefor, adopting uniform rates of toll thereon, and declaring an emergency.
February 26, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Roads.
In the hands of the Committee on Insurance.
Introduced by Mr. Hamilton.
H. R. 19. A bill to create a Department of Insurance, to provide suitable regulations therefor &c.
January 12, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
page: 32[View Page 32]Introduced by Mr. Underwood.
H. R. 96. A bill authorizing married women to effect insurance upon the lives of their husbands, exempting the same from the claims of creditors, &c.
February 12, read the second time and recommended to the Committee on Insurance.
Introduced by Mr. Buskirk.
H. R. 115. A bill regulating Insurance Companies doing business in this State, prescribing the duties of the Auditor of State in relation thereto and providing penalties for the violation of this act.
January 28, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
In the hands of the Committee on Mexican and Texas Cattle.
Introduced by Mr. Dunn.
H. R. 13. A bill to prevent the importation of Texas cattle, to make drovers, &c., liable in damages; declaring an emergency, &c.
Jan. 28. It was referred to the Committee on Mexican and Texas cattle.
In the hands of the Committee on Public Buildings.
Introduced by Mr. Vater.
H. R. 309. A bill to provide for the erection of a new Capitol building.
It proposes the appointment by the Governor of "four citizens of known probity [at a per diem of five dollars] at least one of whom shall be an experienced builder, who together with himself, shall constitute the Building Committee." The Governor being ex-officio Chairman, they shall advertise for plans and specifications and estimates giving a certificate of indebtedness for five thousand dollars to the author of the best; $2,500 for the second best; and one thousand two hundred dollars for the third best; and report their action to the General Assembly of 1871. "And so much as is necessary in the execution of the provisions of this act not exceeding the sum of ten thousand dollars is hereby appropriated for that purpose."
Feb. 26. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Buildings.
In the hands of the Committee on Agricultural College.
Introduced by Mr. Cotton.
H. R. 252. A bill to incorporate Trustees for, and incorporate and locate the Indiana Agricultural College, provide for its endowment and defining its powers and duties, and declaring an emergency.
Feb. 12. It was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agricultural College.
In the hands of Special Committees.
Introduced by Mr. Stehpenson.
H. R. 78. A bill in relation to the salaries of County Officers and prescribing the manner of paying the same, and regulating the allowance to be made by County Boards and Circuit and Common Pleas Courts, and repealing all laws inconsist therewith.
Feb. 5. Two hundred copies of the bill and amendments ordered printed. Feb. 12. It was read the second time and amendments adopted. After being further considered Feb. 16, 18 and 19,--Feb. 23, it was referred to a select Committee of one from each Congressional District with instructions.
Introduced by Mr. Lamborn.
H. R. 264. A bill for the repeal of the death penalty and to promote the cause of humanity and justice in the State.
Feb. 17. It was read the first time and referred to a select Committee of five.
page: [33][View Page [33]]Bills Laid on the Table.
Introduced by Mr. Bellamy.
S. 13. A bill appropriating $75,000 to defray the expenses of the 46th General Assembly.
It was superceded by Representative Ratliffs' bill for the same object.
Introduced by Mr. Humphreys.
S. 67. A bill to amend section five of an Act to provide for a more uniform mode of doing Township Business, approved Feb. 18, 1859, and declaring an emergency.
It proposes to make the term of Tp. Trustee biennial from the first day of April 1869.
Feb. 19. It was read the third time and laid on the table.
Introduced by Mr. Bradley.
S.77. A bill to amend the 53d section of An Act for the incorporation of Towns, &c., approved June 11, 1852.
It proposes to make the duty of Trustees to call an election on lawful petition, mandatory instead of discretionary, and changes the number of voters required to vote on the question of dissolution of the corporation from two-fifths to two-thirds.
Feb. 26. It was laid on the table.
Introduced by Mr. Stewart of Rush.
H. R. 25. A bill to repeal an act authorizing the assessment of all the lands lying within one and one-half miles on either side, or of the terminus of any Plank, Macadamized or Gravel road organized under an act approved May 12,1852, when the subscription to such road amounts to at least $800 per mile and is not sufficient, &c., approved March 11,1867.
Jan. 29. It was laid on the table.
Introduced by Mr. Palmer.
H. R. 27. A bill authorizing the assessments of all the lands within one and one-half miles on either side and within like distance of the terminus of any Macadamized or Gravel road organized under and pursuant to an act approved May 12,1852, when the subscription to such road amounts to $800 per mile and is not sufficient, &c., and repealing other acts on this subject.
Jan. 29. It was laid on the table.
Introduced by Mr. Cave.
H. R. 47, A bill to amend section five of an act to provide for a more uniform mode of doing Township Business, &c., approved Feb. 18, 1859.
It proposes to make the term of office of the Township Trustee biennial.
Feb. 4. It was laid on the table.
Introduced by Mr. Cunningham.
H. R. 76. A bill to regulate the tenure of certain Township offices and repealing all acts and parts of acts in conflict therewith.
It proposes to make biennial the terms of office of Township Trustees, Assessors, Constables and Supervisors.
Feb. 23. It was read the third time and laid on the table.
Introduced by Mr. Stewart of Rush.
H. R. 87. A bill to amend the first section of "An Act authorizing the assessment of all the lands within one and a half miles on either side or within one and a half miles of the terminus of any plank, McAdamized or gravel road," &c., "approved May 12, 1852, when the subscription to such road amounts to at least $800 per mile and is not sufficient," &c., approved March 11, 1867.
It provides that any organized road company having received a subscription by the owners of three-fifths of the realty within the prescribed limits may petition the County Commissioners for the construction of such roads.
January 29, it was laid on the table.
Introduced by Mr. Jump.
H. R. 88. A bill supplemental to an act entitled "An Act authorizing the assessment of all lands within one and a half miles of any plank, McAdamized or gravel road," &c., "approved May 12, 1852, when the subscription amounts to $800 and is not sufficient," &c., approved March 11, 1867.
It provides that organized road companies shall keep their roads in repair from the time of the appointment of appraisers, &c.
January 29, it was laid on the table.
Introduced by Mr. Coffroth.
H. R. 101. A bill to repeal the Liquor License Law of March 5, 1859.
February 10, it was laid on the table.
Introduced by Mr Beeler.
H. R. 102. A bill to increase the compensation of jurors--amending Section Sixteen of the act regulating the fees of officers, of March 2, 1855.
It increases the per diem from $1.25 to $2.00 and mileage from four to five cents, and for attending trial before a justice from fifty cents to one dollar.
January 28, it was laid on the table.
Introduced by Mr. Wildman.
H. R. 109. A bill to amend the Third Section of an act entitled " An act for the reg page: 34[View Page 34] ulation of weights and measures," approved June 9, 1852.
That seventy pounds of corn on the cob [instead of sixty-eight] shall be given and taken for a standard bushel.
March 1, read the second time and laid on the table. It was subsequently taken up the same day and rejected on the question of engrossment.
Introduced by Mr. Kercheval.
H. R. 263. A bill to repeal an act approved March 11, 1867, entitled "An act to revive and amend the Sixth Section of an act entitled 'An act granting to the citizens of the town of Evansville in the County of Vanderburg a city charter," approved January 27, 1867."
February 25, it was laid on the table.
Bills, &c., numbered as follows were Indefinitely Postponed in the House of Representatives.
S. No. 2, 73 and 115.
H. R. No. 4, 15, 20, 26, 41, 45, 48, 49, 55, 56, 69, 71, 75, 77, 81, 91, 98, 106, 107, 116, 118, 126, 129, 133, 141, 151, 155, 156, 173, 174, 177, 182, 184, 185, 188, 189, 190, 191, 193, 201, 204, 207, 210, 218, 223, 230, 235, 236, 237, 249, 260, and 265.
H. R. Joint Resolutions 6 and 9.
Bills, &c., numbered as follows were finally passed the House of Representatives and transmitted to the Senate.
H. R. No. 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, 18,23, 30, 34, 36, 37, 38, 40, 42, 46, 50, 54, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 72, 73, 83, 84, 90, 92, 94, 97, 100, 103, 105, 110, 113, 114, 123, 124, 127, 132, 134, 135, 138, 139, 140, 143, 146, 147, 160, 161, 167, 178, 179, 203, 205, 214, 225, 271, 310.
H. R. Joint Resolutions 7 and 8.
