THE
BREVIER LEGISLATIVE REPORTS.
THIRTEENTH VOLUME.
INDIANA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SUNDAY, December 22, 1872.The House met at ten o'clock, a. m.
The SPEAKER. The Clerk will read the journal of yesterday.
On the motion of Mr. JOHNSON, the reading was dispensed with.
THE PRAYERS.
The SPEAKER. Prayer will now be offered by the Rev. Mr. Green, of this city.
Rev. Mr. GREEN: Let us pray. Almighty and Eternal God, Thou art our Father and Creator. Thou art the Author and Preserver of our being, and in Thee we live and move and have our being. Thou hast made it our duty and our privilege to supplicate Thy throne of favor, praying to Thee day and night for the things we need, acknowledging the hand of Thy Providence, and asking for Thy blessing in all our doings. We pray Thee to meet us in Thy mercies this morning. Grant that Thy blessing may rest on the members of this Legislature who are to-day bringing the labors of their session to a close. We thank Thee for the favor that has attended them and rested on their proceedings in the past, and we pray that all that has been wise and just and true in their transactions here may promote the interests of those they represent, and result in Thy glory and the prosperity of this commonwealth. Let Thy blessing attend them to-day. Grant that in their proceedings this day Thy presence may be felt. Since it has been determined that this ses on shall terminate on this day--the day that the Lord hath made a Sabbath--grant that the spirit of the Sabbath may be with them, and that the spirit of peace and good will may rest upon them. Be with them in their departure hence. Conduct them to their homes in safety, and bless them in all their varied circumstances and conditions in this life, and at last, in the great and final day, when Thou shalt gather all the nations to be judged according to the deeds done in the body, may they all be found justified in Christ--sanctified by His Spirit and justified by His blood--and be with Him in that blissful state beyond forever more. All of which we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen.
The SPEAKER. I learn that the Senate has adjourned till two o'clock. There is no law to prescribe the time of day for the adjournment, but it will be safe to await the action of the Senate.
On the motion of Mr. COBB, the House took a recess till two o'clock, p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The House met at two o'clock p. m.
CLOSING COMPELLATIONS.
A message was received from the Senate to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has no further communication to report, and inquiring whether the House has any further business to communicate during the present session.
Mr. COBB submitted a resolution for an order (which was adopted) to inform the page: 378[View Page 378] Senate that the House has no further business to communicate.
Mr. THOMPSON, of Elkhart, submitted a resolution for an order (which was adopted) that a committee of three be appointed to wait upon His Excellency the Governor and inquire whether he has any further communication to make to the House during the present session.
The SPEAKER made said committee to consist of Messrs. Thompson of Elkhart, Cobb and McConnell.
A later message from the Senate, by their Secretary, informing the House that the Senate will immediately repair to the House of Representatives to witness the closing ceremonies of the session, and respectfully requesting the House of Representatives to repair to the Senate for the same purpose, was also received and read by the messenger.
Mr. THOMPSON, of Elkhart, from the Special Committe to wait on the Governor, etc., reported the discharge of that duty, and that the Governor returned for answer, that he has no further communication.
Mr. COBB moved that the House do now adjourn sine die; whereupon the SPEAKER said:
GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
The diligent attention you have bestowed to consider and mature the proceedings of this session is marked by legislative ability and fidelity to the interests of those whose confidence you represent.
The work in progress, to be completed by the general session, with the important business enacted, wrarrant the call of the Governor convening this special session.
The courtesy you have so generously extended to each other, and with so much kindness to me, in discharge of the arduous and delicate responsibilities of this position, the resolution of approval you adopted overlooking all errors, commands me willingly to appreciate your favors as a body, with the highest regard for each of you personally.
The officers, especially those more directly connected with me around this desk, have pleasantly and correctly performed their several duties with entire satisfaction.
Wishing you a happy return to your homes, I now have to discharge the last duty devolving upon me, by your order. With the concurrence of the Senate, I declare this House adjourned sine die, (from twelve o'clock to-night.)
So this special session of the House of Representatives of the Forty eighth General Assembly was adjourned without day.
