RESOLUTIONS AND ORDERS.
On motion of Mr. OSBORN it was
page: 45[View Page 45]Resolved, That the Special Railroad Committee of the last session he continued with all the powers given them at the last session.
Mr. RATLIFF submitted the following:
WHEREAS, Sundry papers taken by this House at the last session are still sent to the House Post office and received by members: And whereas, the reception of said papers by the members implies a contradict for the same. And whereas, this House deems it an unnecessary expenditure of the people's money; therefore,
Resolved That each member and office of this House be allowed one copy daily of the Indianapolis DAILY JOURNAL and one copy daily of the Indianapolis Daily Sentinel and that the Doorkeeper be and he is hereby authorized to contract or and have the same delivered.
Mr. UNDERWOOD proposed to submit a proposition to allow to each member such copies of daily and weekly newspapers as he may select - the aggregate number not to exceed eight copies, which he subsequently withdrew.
Mr RATLIFF showed the economy of the adoption of the resolution.
Mr. PIERCE, of Porter, objected to the resolution on the ground that he preferred to make his own selection of papers
Mr. Cunningham, a representative for Fountain county, now came forward with his credentials, received the oath of office at the hands of the Speaker, and took his seat on the floor.
Mr. LONG submitted a substitute for Mr Ratliff's resolution, that a committee of five be appointed to inquire what stationary, stamps, and newspaper shall be furnished to each member. The substitute was agreed to, and so amended the resolution was adopted.
Mr. PIERCE of Porter, from the joint special committee to wait on the Governor reported that his Excellency will be prepared to deliver a message to the two houses of the General Assembly at four o'clock this afternoon, and thereupon -
On the further motion of Mr. PIERCE, of Porter, it was ordered that the Senate be invited to seats within the bar of the House at the hour for that purpose.
Mr. OSBORN submitted the following:
Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed by the Chair, to revise the rules of the House, and that they report at their earliest convenience.
On motion of Mr. ZOLLARS it was laid on the table.
Mr. COFFROTH moved that the vote of yesterday adoption Mr. Williams of Knox's resolution for the continuance of the Rules of the last session, be reconsidered.
Mr. ZOLLERS moved ineffectually to lay this motion on the table.
After debate, Mr Coffroth's motion was was agreed to, and the question recurring on the adoption of Mr. William's resolution -
Mr. OSBORN submitted a motion for a substitute similar to his resolution just laid on the table, and it was agreed to, and so the resolution was adopted.
Mr. OSBORN submitted the following:
Resolved, That a Committee of Five be appointed by the Chair to report as to the number of employees necessary to the prompt discharge of the business of the House.
Mr VATER proposed to amend by authorizing the same number of assistant as at the last sessions.
On motion of Mr PIERCE, of Porter, be amendment was laid on the table.
The resolution was then adopted.
Mr. HIGBEE submitted an order that H. H. Robinson, the Reading Clerk for the last session, be continued as the Reading Clerk for this session.
After debate, it was adopted under the pressure of the previous question.
Mr. HAMILTON submitted a concurrent resolution to procure chaplain service for the joint session this afternoon.
Mr DUNN submitted an order for the appointment of Grandison McArthur as a special page.
They were both adopted.
Mr STEPHENSON submitted an order that the Clerk procure of J. Braden, for the use of members, one-fourth ream of letter paper with lithograph heading
Mr WILDMAN proposed a substitute - that each member furnish his own stationery, stamps, &c.
The subject was referred to the Special Committee
Mr. WILLIAMS, of Hamilton, moved ineffectually for an order to dispense with the heating apparatus in the basement of the Capitol building.
