IN SENATE.
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 1873 - ten o'clock, A.M.The Lieutenant Governor took the Chair pursuant to adjournment, and directed the reading of the Journal of yesterday. The reading was commenced, but the further reading was dispensed with on motion of Mr. Orr.
The Lieutenant Governor announced the committee to which was referred the Senate and House bills on the subject of mines and mining, viz: Messrs. Friedley, of Lawrence Collett, Beeson, Bird and Smith.
Also the Joint Committee on the part of the Senate for redistricting the State for judicial purposes, viz: Messrs. Glessner, Gooding and Hubbard.
The House message announcing its refusal to concur in the Senate amendment, fixing the time for a joint convention to hear addresses from the Indiana Woman's Suffrage Association being read.
The Senate receded from its amendment, so the time is fixed for half-past two o'clock this afternoon.
STATE BONDS REDEEMED.
A message from the Governor transmitting a communication from the Treasurer of State in relation to the cancelation of certain bonds and coupons redeemed by the State, was read.
Mr. Harney moved that these papers be referred to the Committee on Finance.
The Governor recommends that the officers charged with the execution of the law be directed to cancel and deface the bonds or stocks and coupons before placing them in the office of the Treasurer of State.
Mr. Dittemore thought immediate action had better be taken on this question.
Mr. Harney understood there was a question as to the determination whether the bonds were all genuine or not, and it may be necessary to delay action till the books of the State State Agent arrive from New York.
Mr. Williams suggested that it was the duty of the Committee of Ways and Means in the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance in the Senate to examine and cancel the bonds referred to.
Mr. Neff concurred with the opinion expressed by the Senator from Montgomery [Mr. Harney.]
Mr. Collett understood the State should hold these bonds, so that any benefits that may hereafter accrue thereon may be saved to the State.
The motion to refer to the Committee on Finance was agreed to.
PETITIONS.
Mr. Bunyan presented a petition from citizens of Noble county praying that if the present railroad county and township aid law be retained, it be amended so that no moneys shall be paid till the iron is laid and the road in running order from one end to the other.
It was referred to the appropriate committee.
Mr. Brown presented a petition from 132 citizens from Richmond praying for a law by which cities may elect school trustees, one from each ward. It was referred to the Committee on Education.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. Sleeth offered a concurrent resolution for a joint convention in the hall of the House of Representatives at half-past two o'clock this afternoon to hear addresses and memorials from the American Woman's Suffrage Association. It was adopted.
Mr. Freidley, of Lawrence, offered a resolution, which was adopted, instructing the Committee on Finance to inquire into the expediency of taxing foreign sample agents selling goods in this State.
Mr. Freidley, of Scott, offered a resolution instructing the placing of a bed in the folding room for the accommodation of a night guard.
Mr. Dittemore moved ineffectually to amend the resolution by striking out "bed and guard," and inserting in lieu "to procure good locks" for the room.
The resolution was adopted.
WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE.
Mr. Dwiggins called up his motion, of which he gave notice yesterday, for adding to the standing committees a Committee on Woman's Suffrage, No. 32, and he accepted as an amendment the motion offered yesterday by Mr. Taylor for a page: 48[View Page 48] standing Committee on Mines and Mining, No 33.
Mr. Hall demanded a division of the question.
The question coming first on the proposition for a Standing Committee on Woman's Suffrage, Mr. Hough saw no necessity for the organization of the proposed committee, as all matters that would properly go to the new committee should be referred to the Committee on Rights and Privileges of the Inhabitants of the State.
Mr. Daggy raised the point of order that unless these motions were sent up on yesterday and filed with the Secretary they are out of order under the rules of the Senate.
The Lieutenant Governor overruled the point of order.
Mr. Dwiggins replied to the objection raised by Mr. Hough. This question is a distinct subject for legislation, and why not have a Committee on Woman's Suffrage?
Mr. Chapman moved to amend by striking out "Woman Suffrage" and inserting in lieu a "Committee to Examine the Senate Journal."
Mr. Dwiggins raised the point of order that the amendment is not germain.
The Lieutenant Governor sustained the point of order.
Mr. Friedley, of Lawrence, opposed the raising of a committee of this kind, being satisfied the Senate is composed of gallant gentlemen entirely; further, he disliked the idea of raising a committee which shall receive the monopoly of attention from ladies.
The motion for an additional standing committee on woman's suffrage was rejected, by yeas 17, nays 25.
The motion for a standing committee, No. 33, on mines and mining was agreed to.
NEW PROPOSITIONS.
Mr. Fuller introduced a bill [S. 214] for an act debarring any person who is in the habit of becoming intoxicated from holding official position in this State, and to prohibit the selling of any intoxicating drinks, except cider, to habitual drunkards.
Mr. Scott introduced a bill [S. 215] for an act providing for the leasing of railroads, and authorizing railroad companies to aid another railroad company.
Mr. Sleeth introduced a bill [S. 216] for an act to prevent minors from playing billiards and other games in billiard houses, or places where intoxicating liquors are sold.
Mr. Brown introduced a bill [S. 217] for an act authorizing satisfaction of mortgages in certain cases.
Mr. Rhodes introduced a bill [S. 218] for an act to encourage the destruction of foxes, (offering a premium of two dollars for each and every fox's scalp.)
The bills were passed to the second reading.
Mr. Haworth, from the committee to whom was referred the bill S. 61, returned a substitute for the same, entitled "An act to provide for the collection and publication of statistics," (establishing a bureau of Statistics in the office of the Secretary ot State.)
The report of the committee was concurred in, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed.
Mr. Scott, from the special committee to ascertain what stationer has been purchased for the use of the General Assembly, reported that they found over $2,400 worth in the office of Secretary of State, purchased under provisions of law.
HOUSE BILLS READ THE FIRST TIME.
The bill [H. R. 212] defining the misdemeanor of keeping houses of ill fame, and the renting or leasing of such houses -
The bill [H. R. 302] fixing the times for holding Common Pleas Courts in the county of Bartholomew.
The bill [H. R. 301] changing the times of holding the Circuit Court in Bartholomew county.
The bill [H. R. 219] to regulate the sale of drugs and medicines.
The bill [H. R. 265] defining professional prostitution and prescribing punishment therefor.
WORK FOR COMMITTEES
The following describe bills were read by title only for the second reading, and referred to appropriate committees:
Mr. Taylor's bill [S. 105] to authorize Courts of Common Pleas to ascertain the heirs of decedent's, and order partial distribution of property, was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Brown's bill [S. 106] prescribing qualification of petit jurors, was referred to the Judiciary.
Mr. Brown's bill [S. 108] in relation to jurors qualifications, was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Scott's bill [S. 109] to amend section thirty-one of the savings bank act of 1869, was referred to the Committee on Banks.
Mr. Daggy's bill [S. 116] to amend the act relating to the apportionment of estates, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Steele's bill [S. 113] tor a Constitutional Convention, was reported to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Dwiggins' bill [S. 116] to amend sections 95, 96 and 97 of the decedent's estate act of June 17,1852, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Orr's bill [S. 117] regulating the granting of divorces, was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Beeson's bill [S. 119] to amend the act establishing Courts of Common Pleas, was referred to the Committee on the Organization of Courts.
Mr. Armstrong's bill [S. 120] to protect the ballot box, was referred to the Committee on the Rights and Privileges of the Institutions of the State.
Mr. Thompson's bill [B. 121] to amend the county and township railroad aid act, was referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Mr. Glessner's bill ]S. 123] to amend section 22 of trespassing animal act, was referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Mr. Oliver's bill [S, 125] for furnishing of the State building on the corner of Tennessse and Washington streets, was referred to the Committee on Public Buildings.
Mr. Rhodes' bill [S. 127] in relation to notes and contracts given for patent rights was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Hubbard's bill [S. 128] relative to the rights of married women, was referred to the Committee on Rights and Privileges.
Mr. Daggy's bill [S. 129] relating to insurance companies was referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Mr. Taylor's bill [S. 131] supplemental to the Female Reformatory Prison act was referred to the Committee on Reformatory Institutions.
Mr. Brown's bill [S.132] to amend section 20 of the Female Prison act was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Scott's bill [S. 133] to provide for a more extended system of education was referred to the Committee on Education.
Mr. Thompson's bill [S. 136] pertaining to division walls in cities and towns, was referred to the Committee on Rights and Privileges.
Mr. Taylor's bill [S. 138] prescribing limitation of civil actions was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Beardsley's bill [S. 139] to enable railroad companies to alter lines, was referred to the Committee on Railroads.
Mr. Howard's bill [S. 140] to amend section and repeal section 4 of the will act of May 31,, L852, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Gregg's bill [S. 142[ for a Constitutional Convention was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, page: 49[View Page 49] Mr. Steele's bill [S. 143] to restrain persons from hiring minors to sell intoxicating liquors was referred to the Committee on Temperance.
Mr. O'Brien's bill [R. 144] to amend section 4 of the gravel road assessment act of May 14, 1869, was referred to the Committee on County and Township Business.
Mr. Orr's bill [S. 152] to amend section 26 of the descent, act was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Scott's bill [S. 153] to amend the act creating the State Normal School, was referred to the Committee on Education.
Mr. Hall's bill [S. 154] to amend section 7 of the service act was referred to the Committee on Rights and Privileges.
Mr. Bowman's bill [S. 155] to provide for reimbursement of illegal taxes, was referred to a select committee, viz: Bowman, Orr, Brown, Boone, and Harney.
Mr. Hubbard's bill [S. 156] to authorize cities to give bonds inlaid of water works, was referred to the Committee on Corporations.
The Committee on County and Township Business bill, [S. 158] to repeal the County and Township railroad aid act, was read and referred.
Mr. Scott's bill [S. 162] to repeal certain parts of an act concerning real property of May 6, 1869, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Neff's bill [S. 183] to amend section 7 of the supervisors act, was referred to the Committee on County and Township Business.
Mr. Williams' bill [S. 164] to fix the number of Senators and Representatives, being read by the title
Mr. Williams moved to refer it to a select committee of thirteen - one from each Congressional District.
On motion by Mr. Dwiggins, the motion and bill was laid on the table - yeas 21, nays 16.
Mr. Smith offered a resolution directing the Committee on Public Buildings to examine the Capitol and recommend if it is advisable to make repairs, and what length of time the building will be suitable and safe for occupancy.
It was adopted.
Then came the reces.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Lieutenant Governor took the chair.
Mr. Hubbard offered a resolution requiring the L. S. & M. S. R. R. to furnish to this Assembly an exhibit of its profits after deducting all expenses, the amount actually expended in the construction of the road, and the amount of expenditures of such corporation, in compliance with the charter of the Buffalo and Mississippi railroad, approved February 6,1835, under which said railroad claims to be operated.
Mr. Hubbard said the resolution was introduced with the purpose to ascertain whether there may not be something coming to the State for the common school fund.
Mr. Gooding moved to amend by providing that nothing therein shall be considered as recognizing a legal existence of said corporation, or waiving any forfeiture that may hereafter take place.
Mr. Hubbard accepted the amendment.
The resolution as amended was adopted.
On motion by Mr. Gregg, his national bank share municipal tax bill [S. 47], the special order for this hour, was postponed till half-past ten o'clock Tuesday morning.
Mr. Bird's bill [S. 23] to authorize County Commissioners to appropriate money to aid in keeping in repair any canal runnning in or through said county.
Mr. Neff's bill [S. 38], regulating prosecutions in eases of bastardy and providing for the support of illegitimate children, was read the second time and ordered to be engrossed for the third reading.
A communication from the House of Representatives now announced that body in waiting for the Senate.
Senators immediately repaired to the hall of the House.
When they returned -
Mr. Friedley, of Lawrence, moved that when the Senate adjourned, it adjourn till Monday, at two o'clock P. M.
Tho motion was agreed to, and then the Senate adjourned.
