THOS. C. M'COWN, DOORKEEPER.
Mr. OSBORN, from the Committee on Employes, reported that said committee having inquired into the charges alleged against Thos. C. McCown, find no evidence to sustain them, and asked to be discharged. The committee also reported the evidence to the House.
Mr. PIERCE, of Vigo. Understanding that this committee have given this matter a patient investigation, and that there is not a scintilla of evidence to sustain the charges, I move that the report be concurred in.
The motion was agreed to.
Mr. HAMILTON submitted the following, which was adopted:
WHEREAS, Thomas C. McCoun, Doorkeeper of this House has been arraigned before the House on charges of corruption and bribery in the distribution of his appointments; and,
WHEREAS, The Committee of Investigation, raised by the House to investigate said charges, has found them wholly without foundation; therefore,
Resolved That said Thomas G. McCoun, said Doorkeeper, is entitled to the Confidence and respect of this House.
The House took a recess to prepare for the Joint Convention appointed for 12 o'clock M.
