JUDICIAL APPORTIONMENT.
Mr. WOOLLEN. I move to take from the table the resolution to provide for raising a committee to inquire into the matter of re-circuiting and re-districting the State for judicial purposes.
The resolution was sought for, but not found, by the Clerk.
The SPEAKER. The resolution cannot be found, so the matter will be passed over for the present.
Mr. CLAYPOOL introduced a bill [H. R. 241] to give security to persons who contract with railroads and other incorporated companies fur labor in grading, building, building embankments, making excavations, or bridge and trusael work. (It gives a lien on such works, on the materials furnished and on the interest of the railroad company in the land on which the labor has been performed.)
It was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. WOOLLEN introduced a bill [H. R. 242] concerning promissory notes payable in banks. [All persons who place their names on the back of promissory notes in bank shall be deemed endorsers, and not otherwise.]
It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. TROUTMAN submitted a preamble and resolution, reciting that the national banking system does not afford an adequate circulating medium, and that public propriety required legislation for remedy; and therefore requesting the Judiciary Committee to inquire what legislation is necessary to establish a banking system similar to the national banking system.
On motion of Mr. MILLER, it was laid on the table.
Mr. TEETER introduced a bill [H. R. 243] to repeal the act of February 26, 1857, to provide for the protection of wild game and define the time in which the same may be taken and killed, and to repeal the amendatory act of March 11, 1867.
It was referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Mr. PEED introduced a bill [H. R. 244] to amend section 10 of the act of March, 6, 1865, to provide for a general system of common schools.
It was referred to the Committee on Education.
Mr. JOHNSON introduced a bill [H. R. 245] to provide for the paroling of prisoners who may be confined in the county jails for the non-payment of fines which may have been adjudged against them for any public offense against the penal laws of the State. (The Governor may grant leave of absence which shall be filed with the County Clerk, revokable at the pleasure of the Governor.)
It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. JOHNSON, a bill [H. R 246] concernng the granting of pardons by the Governor. (The Governor to grant pardons revokable at his pleasure.)
It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. JOHNSON introduced a bill [H. R. 247] in relation to the selection of jurors in certain cases therein named. (No person shall be dfsqualified to act as a juror on trials for treason or murder on account of his opinions or scruples as to capital punishment.)
It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. JOHNSON introduced a bill [H. R. 248] for the preservation of evidence in certain cases; providing for the appointment of official reporters in the Courts of this State and providing for their compensation. (The Judges of the Courts in a city of not less than 40,000 inhabitants may appoint, etc, estimate and make the allowance of compensation, etc.)
It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. CAUTHORN introduced a bill [H. R. 249] to fix the salary of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Indiana. He intimated his desire to fill the blank with $4,000 for information.
Mr. KING suggested $5,000.
The SPEAKER suggested that the time for amendments is on the question for the second reading.
Mr. BRANHAM moved a suspension that the bill be read the second time now.
Mr. WALKER. This ought to go through with the other bills for the compensation of all the judges.
The rules and constitutional restriction were dispensed with--yeas 60, nays 26--and the bill was read the second time by title.
Mr. CAUTHORN now moved to fill the blank with $4,000. Mr. SHIRLEY moved for $4,500. Mr. KING for $5,000. The page: 289[View Page 289]latter amendments were rejected, and Mr. Cauthorn's was adopted.
Mr. THAYER submitted a motion that the bill be referred to the Committee on Fees and Salaries. I am in favor of this bill, but I am afraid we can't pass it singly--without the propositions for raising the salaries of other judges; and I think it is just as important that the Common Pleas and Circuit Judges should have reasonable remunerations.
The motion prevailed, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Fees and Salaries.
Mr. LENT introduced a bill [H. R. 250] to amend sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 and 18 of the act to authorize aid in the construction of railroads by counties and townships taking stock therein, approved May 12, 1869.
It was referred to the Committee on Railroads.
Mr. SCHMUCK introduced a bill [H. R. 10] to promote emigration to the State of Indiana. (The Governor and State officers to be a Board of Emigration.)
It was referred to the Committee on Statistics and Emigration.
Mr. WHITWORTH introduced a bill [H. R. 252] to amend the act in relation to change of highways.
It was referred to the Committee on Roads.
Mr. OGDEN introduced a bill [H. R. 253] to amend the act defining the powers and duties of Justices.
It was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. RIGGS introduced a bill [H. R. 254] to amend the act of 1852, to incorporate the Lawrenceburg Insurance Company. (To make it the Citizens' Insurance Company, and to remove its business to Evansville).
It was referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Mr. BAXTER presented a petition for a prohibitory liquor law, and another from the Society of Friends asking the abolition of capital punishment.
Mr. WALKER called up Bill 233, to divide the State into thirteen Congressional Districts, and it was referred to the Committee on Elections.
Mr. WILSON, of Ripley, asked that Bill 214, relating to descents and apportionments of estates be referred to the Committee on Organization of Courts.
It was so ordered by unanimous consent.
A message was received from the Senate announcing the passage of sundry bills.
Also, the passage of Mr. Woods' Sixteenth District Common Pleas Court bill [H. R 32] with an amendment--a clause for emergency for its immediate operaton.
The Senate amendment was concurred in by unanimous consent.
The bill [S. 115] was taken up on first reading, but proceedings were interrupted by the reception of another message from the Senate, announcing the singing by the President of sundry bills, and submitting the same for the signature of the Speaker of the House of Representives.
At the conclusion of the reading of the message, Mr. Wilson, of Ripley, moved to adjourn.
The motion was agreed to, and according to previous order the House adjourned till Monday, two o'clock p. m.
