IN SENATE.
FRIDAY, January 28, 1881--10 a. m.The PRESIDENT pro tem. (Mr. Viehe) called the Senate to order.
Prayers were said by Rev. A. H. Currier, of Indianapolis.
On motion by Mr. MENZIES, the reading of the Secretary's journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
GOVERNOR GRAY'S APPOINTMENTS.
Mr. MENZIES moved to discharge the Standing Committee on Executive Appointments from the consideration of the appointments sent in by Governor Gray for confirmation of the Senate in a message dated January 7 1881, and on that motion demanded the previous question. The demand was seconded by a yea and nay vote-25 to 22. Mr. MNIES moved that these appointments be considered at once, and on that motion he demanded the previous question, which was seconded by the same vote as his former demand.
The motion to consider the appointments was then agreed to by yeas, 25; nays, 22, as follows:
Yeas-Bell, Benz, Briscoe, Brown, Coffey, Compton, Davidson, Davis, Foster, Hart, Heffron, Howard, Hutchinson, Kramer, Leeper, Majors, Morrison, Mezies, Poindexter, Rahm, Urmston, Viehe, Voyles, Woods, Woolen-25.
Nays-Messrs. Bundy, Chapman, Comstock, Garrigus, Graham, Grubbs, Henry, Hosteter, Kahlo, Keiser, Lockridge, Macartney, Owen, Ristine, Sayre, Shaffer, Smith. Spann, Van Vorhis, White, Wilson, Yancey-22.
Absent and not voting- Senator Bischowsky.
Senator Langdon was paired with Senator Traylor.
Mr. BELL offered a resolution that the Senate confirm the several appointments on the Boards of Benevolent Institutions as sent to the Senate by Governor Gray.
Mr. HENRY and others demanded a division of the question so that the Senate shall vote separately on each appointment.
The PRESIDENT pro tem. (Mr. Viehe) decided the demand for a separate vote to be in order, and that the Senate having once decided that it will proceed to the consideration of these appointments, it can consider no other question till they are disposed of.
Mr. BELL withdrew his resolution.
The Senate then proceeded to vote by yeas and nays, on separate motions, to confirm the executive nominations, with the following result:
The nomination of Joseph Gilbert, as Trustee of the Normal School for the residue of the term ending December 20,1881,was confirmed by yeas, 36; nays, 11.
The nomination of James P. Harney, as Trustee of the Asylum for Feeble Minded Children for the residue of the term ending April 1, 1881, was confirmed by yeas, 24; nays, 22.
The nomination of Mrs. Eliza J. Dodd, as Manager of the Reformatory Institution for Women and Girls, for the residue of the term ending March 7, 1883, was confirmed by yeas, 28; nays, 18.
The nomination of Daniel Mowrer, as Trustee on the Institute for the Education of the Blind for the residue of the term ending February 1, 1883, was confirmed by yeas, 28; nays 19.
The nomination of James A. Cravens, as Trustee for the Institute for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb for the residue of the term ending February 1, 1883 was confirmed by yeas, 32; nays, 15.
The nomination of William V. Wiles, as Trustee for the Institute for the Education of the Blind for the term of four years from February 1, 1881, was confirmed by yeas, 31; nays, 15.
The nomination of Milton James, as Trustee for the Institute for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb for four years from February 1, 1881, was confirmed by yeas, 24; nays, 23.
The nomination of Robert H. Tarlton, as Trustee for the Hospital of the Insane for the term of four years from February 1, 1881, was confirmed by yeas, 25; nays, 22.
And then motions to reconsider the votes making these confirmations were severally laid on the table by separate yea and nay votes in every case, except in relations to Messrs. Mowrer, Cravens, and Wiles.
On motion by Mr. HENRY under a dispensation of the constitutional restriction, the bill [S. 158] reported by the Committee on Revision of Laws, authorizing the appointment of a clerk for said Committee, was read the second time by title, considered as engrossed, read the third time by sections and passed by yeas 43, nays 2, under a dispensation of the constitutional restriction which was suspended by yeas 37, nays 3.
page: 94[View Page 94]On motion by Mr. HART, his bill [S. 37] to amend Sections 49 and 53 of the assessment law, a made a special order for to-day, was passed over and made a special order for Wednesday at 10:30 o'clock a.m.
NEW PROPOSITIONS.
The following described bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to appropriate Committees:
By Mr. HENRY, Committee on Revision [S. 176]: To amend the act of March 2, 1855, regulating the adoption of heirs.
By Mr. LANGDON[S. 177]: In relation to the endowment fund of Purdue University, and providing for the reinvestment thereof.
By Mr. LANGDON [S. 178]: In relation to priority of mortgaged liens where the State of Indiana is judgment creditor.
By Mr. LANGDON, by request [S. 179]: For the legalizing of certain orders heretofore made by Boards of county Commissioners, in relation to hunting up property omitted from taxation, and authorizing such orders and contracts to be hereafter made.
By Mr. VIEHE [S. 180]: To amend Section 1 of the Sunday law, by adding a proviso that notes or accounts made on Sunday shall not be void for that reason after passing into the hands of another for valuable consideration, without knowledge of that fact.
By Mr. VIEHE, for the Committee on Revision [S. 181]: To amend section 1 of the thirteenth Section of the act concerning Justices of the Peace.
By Mr. FOSTER [S. 182]: Concerning mortgages and remedy of the mortgagee.
Then came a recess till 2 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
By Mr. LOCKRIDGE [S. 183]: to provide for the issuing of arms and ordinance stores, camp and garrison equipage to Colleges of Universities having a military department under charge of an officer of the United States army, as provided by the act of Congress of July 28, 1866, and acts amendatory thereto.
By Mr. WHITE [S. 184]: To repeal an act limiting the eligibility to the office of Township Trustee.
By Mr. WILSON [S. 185]: To amend Section 4 of an act of January 11, 1852, providing for the election of Prosecuting and District Attorneys. [In cases before Justices of the Peace no proceedings shall be valid except such attorney shall be present, unless after refusal upon notification to attend.]
By Mr. YANCEY [S. 186]: To extend the elective franchise in the election for choice of Electors for President and Vice President of the United States to certain classes of woman. |Every female having the came qualification as to age, residence, registration, declaration, that would entitle her to vote if she were a male].
By Mr. Bell [S. 187]: Making the Township Trustee of Civil Townships Cuperintendent of Roads and Highways in his Township and fixing a commutation road tax in lieu of road labor; [not to exceed $2 per capita, between the ages of twenty-one and fifty].
By Mr. BUNDY [S. 188]: Supplemental to the act of March 5, 1859, providing for the election or appointment of Supervisor of highways, etc.
By Mr. CHAPMAN [S. 189]: Defining the power of attorney; providing for the recording of the same; fixing the fee for recording, and prescribing penalties for violation.
By Mr. COFFEY [S. 190]: Authorizing incorporate towns to require of persons engaged in the retail liquor traffic within their corporate limit a license to do so. [In addition to County license-the license fee to be fixed by the Town Board.]
By Mr. COMPTON [S. 191]: To give the security to the persons who contract with railroad corporations.
By Mr. COMSTOCK [S. 192]: To legalize the proceeding of the Board of Trustees of the town of Milton, Wayne County.
By Mr. DAVIS [S. 193]: To amend the first section of an act of May 14, 1869, to provide for the erection and repair of any bridge forming the boundary line between two Counties, etc.
By Mr. GARRIGUS [S. 194]: To amend Section 30 of the act of March 5, 1859, providing for the appointment and election of Supervisor of Highways, and approved March 5, 1859.
By Mr. HUTCHINSON [S. 195]: To amend Section 634 of general practice act, approved June 18, 1852. [Concerning mortgage or other written agreement relating thereto.]
A bill to amend Section 634 of an act to revise, simplify and abridge the rules, practice, pleadings and forms in civil cases in the Courts of this State; to abolish distinct forms of action at law, and to provide for the administration of justice in a uniform mode of pleading and practice, without distinction between law and equity, approved June 18, 1852.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, that Section 634 of the above recited act be, and the same is hereby, amended to read as follows: Section 634. When there is an express written agreement for the payment of the sum of money secured contained in the mortgage, or any separate instrument, the Court shall not, upon foreclosure , render any personal judgement, and shall not disrect in the order of sale that the balance due on the mortgage and costs which may remain unsatisfied after the sale of the mortgaged premises shall be levied of any property of the mortgage debtor. Section 3 of this act shall be in force from and after it passage.
By Mr. KEISER [S. 169]: To abolish the Superior Court of Cass Country, and transferring the business thereof to the Cass Circuit Court, etc.
By Mr. VOYLES [S. 197]: To appropriate $50 to John Hahn, of Floyd County, for services rendered in guarding one Thomas Joseph from threats of mob violence, while confined in Jail.
By Mr. COMSTOCK [S. 198]: To make legal and valid the articles of association and incorporated of plank, macadamized and gravel roads, sold and conveyed under a foreclosure of mortgage, but not organized within three months, but conveyed by the purchaser to an incorporated company, formed to purchase and continue such road as corporation, and making valid and binding all tolls, dues and contract of the same and regulating the establishment of toll gates thereon, prohibiting quo warranto, etc.
By Mr. RISTINE [S. 199]: To amend the seventh section of an act approved December 21, 1872, to provide for a uniform assessment of property and for the collection and return of taxes thereon-reciting what property shall be exempt from tax action.
By Mr. BELL [S. 200]: To legalize executor's sales and Sheriff's sales in certain cases. [All executions issued within ten years from entry of judgement, and without leave of Court, or revision, together with all levies and sales by virtue of such executions.]
On motion by Mr. GRAHAM, the Senate proceeded to consideration of the special order for this afternoon, being the resolution reported from a Special Committee of the two Houses in relation to the death of the late Governor James D. Williams.
Whereas, Hon. Isaac P. Gray, late Governor of the State, in his biennial message to the General Assembly, and His Excellency, Albert G. Porter, Governor of the State, in his inaugural address, delivered before the Senate and House of this General Assembly, on the 10th instant, have refereed to the death of James D. Williams, late Governor of the State of Indian, in complimentary and befitting terms, and have thus called the attention of this General Assembly to this sad dispensation of Providence; therefore be it.
Resolved, that this General Assembly has
page: 95[View Page 95]heard with deep feelings of regret of the death of Hon. James D. Williams, late Governor of the State of Indiana, and recognize that in his death the State has lost one of her pioneer citizens, who in assisted in building up and developing the material resources of the State, who for almost half a century served his adopted State in various official places of trust and profit, without the least suspicion of venality or corruption ever having benn charged against him; and that he has left behind him a name and fame that will long be cherished with pride by the people of the State.
Resolved, That in the death of Hon. James D. Williams the State of Indiana has sustained the loss of a faithful and honest public servant, whose place will be difficult to fill in the councils of the different fields in which he labored for the welfare of the people and the State.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the relatives and friends of the distinguished dead in the irreparable loss which they have sustained, and beg leave to assure them that the people of the State will remember with grateful feelings his worth and meritorious efforts in their behalf.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions, attested by the Principle Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House. be forwarded by these officers to the family of the deceased.
Resolved, As a further mark of respect to the deceased, the General Assembly do now adjourn Monday next at 2 o'clock.
J. S. Briscoe, Samuel B. Kerr, Henry Hostetler, N. R. Lindsay, W. G. Sayre, Samuel Hargrove, Henry S. Cauthorn, S. S. Skinner, Committee for the Senate and House of Representatives.
ADDRESS OF SENATOR VIEHE.
MR. PRESIDENT--I can not let this occasion pass without saying a few words concerning the late Governor Williams. He was my neighbor for several years. Although he had not the advantages of much education in his younger days, nevertheless, by his energy, industry, perseverance and indomitable will, he made himself one of the most prominent men in the State of Indiana. The fact that during a long number of years--almost the average life-time of a man--he represented his locality in Legislative Halls, is sufficient proof that he always served the people to their satisfaction. Governor Williams was what may be said truly to be the noblest work of god an-honest man. With these few remarks I leave the floor to other Senators who desire to be heard on this occasion.
SENATOR WOODS.
MR. PRESIDENT-During my brief personal ac quaintance with the late Governor James D. Williams, I admired his plain manners an home-like ways. I knew his history, I knew his honest conduct of public affairs, his unbroken friendship for the people, and his earnest solicitude for the welfare of the State he served so long and well. He bowed to the will of the people, and answered their call to act as public servant many times. The people believed him, trusted him and abided by his counsel. He never won official distinction or popular admiration by deep learning or graceful eloquence. He disclaimed these attainments.
The people came to him again and again and laid at feet their power in confidence that it was not misplaced. He never abused it for any purpose, much less for sordid ends, and he was free of the arts of deception. What made him strong with the people? His Integrity was never doubted; his fair dealing, in all the relations of a long life, was never denied, and the people always knew where to find the old public servant. The plain attributes of his life drew the common people near to him, and they were welcome to come. The old Governor knew the duties of official station, and executed all of them so well that neighbor, friend and people joined in one acclaim, "Well done, good and faithful servant." He devoted more years to the public service than any other man in Indiana, living or dead. This fact tells the whole story of encomimum and who can add to its eulogy? When our history, present and past, is handed to coming generations, its brightest pages will tell these sterling qualities of head and heart of James D. Williams, the pioneer Indianian. He was about seventy years of age at the time of his death. For fifty years he witnessed the growth and material prosperity of Indiana. He witnessed the beginning of the free school system of the State, and stood at all times its firm friend and defender. He told me, nearly two years ago in this city, how proud he was of the front rank that Indiana held among her sister States in the magnificence of her school fund and her superb educational advantages. The venerable old man said to me: "I remember well when Indiana had no Colleges or schools of public repute, and the young people can not now complain of a want of them" and the plain, simple story of his early education and its attendant hardships moved me to profound sympathy. He knew all about Indian and had in memory the details of her history. He was an ardent friend of the farmer and of agriculture. He saw heavy forests yield to the woodman's axe, and the wilderness transformed into productive fields and pay tribute to State development, that he admired so much. He worked for Indiana, and prayed that her people might come out of the wilderness. He also witnessed the beginning, growth and splendor of the great cities that dot the State in all the directions of the compass; our great railroads, which came to put prosperity, values, prices and power into the hands of the people. He saw it all, and was ever ready welcome every public improvement of ra merit beneficial to the State. The legislation of this State for thirty years bears the impress of his thought and labor, and no man was more identified with the progress and history of Indiana than James D. Williams, and long in the future will the just labors of this honest man be recalled and appreciated. We can not mourn the loss of a life so long and so full of good deeds, and after all reflections, that man is allotted to die, yet we will linger around the tomb of this good man, think of his blameless life, and say, "Old friend, farewell."
SENATOR GRAHAM.
The resolutions should be unanimously adopted Our late Governor presented a striking example of the fact that education is not necessary that a man may be useful and honest. His life does not differ from that of most of our prominent men and rulers in that he had his birth in obscurity and poverty, and, when a man in such adversity, even without an education, can aspire to and attain the highest positions in the gift of the people, more than ever do we appreciate the privileges of this, the best government which God favors with His Heavenly sunshine, where virtue and industry point the road to success, and where honesty is the only title of honor tolerated by our people. I do not desire to enter upon a lengthy eulogy. Words will not add to nor detract from the character of one well known to us all. I had the benefit of a personal acquaintance with His Excellency. I found him to be a man largely gifted with that which is so often wanting in the character of many men, and that was mercy toward the weak and fallen. I can truly say that he was an honest man, a faithful officer and an eminent citizen, and this is the end of eulogy.
SENATOR WOOLLEN.
Senator Woollen said: I desire to add my humble testimony to the great worth of our deceased Governor. That he was honest and discharged page: 96[View Page 96] faithfully every official duty imposed upon him, is denied by none. That he was moral and upright before God and man is conceded by all. That his educational advantages were limited, and that many of the accomplishments of the world were unknown to him, is admitted by every one. If his views of state policy were narrow and contracted by reason of his limited education and humble surroundings, it is true that those narrow views, if such indeed they were, tended to promote economy and retrenchment in the State's expenditures, and to conserve the interests of the people of the State. Therefore, as a citizen of this State, I am thankful that such a man once lived and governed Indiana. If ever the institutions of this country shall be overthrown; if ever the people shall lose a part of the liberty they now so happily enjoy (which God forbid), it will not be because capable honest men, though of limited eduction, have held positions of trust and power in the Government; but rather because power has been entrusted to those who, having all the advantages of collegiate education, of travel and of association with th upper crust of society, let their ambition overleap their patriotism, and who, in their desire to grasp at power, forget the people who made them. In the last interview I had with Governor Williams his conversation was confined almost entirely to the subject of how best to promote the welfare of the people of the State. He spoked of great demoralizing effect of the corrupt uso of money to influence elections, and said he should recommend in his last message that steps be taken to break up the practice, and asked me to support such measures. Indeed, sir, I think that the welfare of the people of this State was the one thing nearest his heart, an that dying, he humbly prayed that the glory andi prosperity of Indiana should be perpetual.
The highest ambition of a man should be to so live and act in this world that when the end comes, one may be able, in the language of one of America's greatest statesmen, to say, "This is the end of the earth, I am content." I have no doubt bnt that such was the case with Governor Williams. He died full of years and honors, and when the messenger of death came to summon him to cross the "dark river" he was prepared, and "wrapping the drapery of his couch about him, he laid down to pleasant dreams."
His body rests in the bosom of Indiana; his spirit has ascended to its maker; his fame is recorded in the history of his beloved State, and the future historian in writing of him will say that he was one of the best and purest of Indiana's chief executives.
SENATOR BRISCOE.
MR. PRESIDENT--We most cheerfully indorse every word eulogistic of the his life, character sand greatness of our deceased Governor. We can add but little indeed to what has already been so well and truthfully said by those who knew him best. Governor Williams needs no eulogy at our hands. Great, good, pure, honest men rarely die. Never before have the people of the State had greater cause to mourn the departure of one of her distinguished citizens. Governor James P. Williams is no more. His spirit has taken its flight to the better land. Had he lived until the 10th of the present month he would have fulfilled the tenure of his office. That he fully possessed all the qualifications necessary to adorn the high and exalted position of Chief Executive of our great Commonwealth none should question. His every official act will bear the strictest and most searching investigation, and history will place his administration of the affairs of our State upon its brightest page. He was the people's public servant in every sense of, the word. His entire time was given and occupied in the interest and welfare of his fellow-citizens. The great trust confided to him was never abused at any time, by either act or deed. He may have had his faults--and who are without them?--but his were fewer, perhaps, than many. He may have erred in the discharge of some official act or duty; if he did, it was on the side of mercy. His great, good, honest heart beat in full sympathy with those in affliction. He could not turn a deaf ear to those in distress. He could not resist the appeals of those whose hearts were bowed down in sorrow. His honesty of purpose was not suspected. Truly he was an honest man--the noblest work of God. He was one of the people, and through occupying the high position he did, he never forgot the masses. No man will be more greatly missed from our midst than the good old Governor. His many noble acts of kindness and charity will live long after his death. A grateful and confiding people will ever hold his memory in sweet remembrance. We had the pleasure of being with him on the night of October 30, last, to witness the dedication of the new dining hall at the House of Refuge. We heard him speak to the boys of the Home. His language was that of kindness, filled with good fatherly advice. His great heart was enlisted in the interest and welfare of the boys; was seen and felt by the large audience assembled. Indeed, he seldom spoke without saying something. His remarks on this occasion were beautiful and impressive. It may have been sowing seed on rough and barren soil--to germinate, however, in much good and usefulness hereafter. His words were listened to with, marked attention by all. We shall never wish to forget the occasion. We sincerely hope his many virtues and his great goodness of character will not only be emulated by the boys of the Home, but by us all. I do not care to take up too much time of the Senate, for I do not doubt that each of my brother Senators is as anxious as myself to speak on this subject, yet I can not refrain from adding a few words more to the eulogies already pronounced upon our deceased Governor.
Many of us--all of us holding over from two years since--knew Governor Williams well, knew the true-hearted honesty which now even his political enemies accord him, knew the native sagacity and steady talent which were hidden under his plain exterior. Many of us, also, have realized the conflict which his stern sense of duty had with the benevolence of his nature, and many of us have pitied the kind-hearted old man, placed in a position where life or death was apparently in his power. It has been said that Governor Williams exercised the pardoning power too frequently, but facts, stern facts, tell us that both Baker and Morton were more lenient, and that in their cases the kindly advice to the pardoned criminal was lacking, and that the temperance pardon pledge, which Governor Williams never failed to administer, was original with himself, which last I have not the least doubt was a great annoyance to the criminal, though it redounds to the honor of the Governor.
I have also heard it said that Governor Williams was narrow in his views, and that; he was not a traveled man. The latter charge I refute by simply saying that for his constituents he had traveled enough. For sixteen long and dreary years, biennially, he traveled from his country home to the Capital of the State, and worked steadily and faithfully and honestly for their interest in the Legislature. For two years he traveled from his District to Washington City, where he faithfully and conscientiously represented his people in the Congress of the United States, and there came a time when he traveled from County to County, all through Indiana, and told the people his views, and the views of his party, truthfully and courageously, and when the time came to vote, the people believed in him, and Blue Jeans and Democracy triumphed over aristocracy and Republicanism. As to the second page: 97[View Page 97] charge, I confess he was narrow, for he preferred Indiana to the whole world; the Democratic platform, pure and undefiled, to all the political heresies and schisms of the Universe. He was of the people, and one of them. He sympathized with them and loved them. Because a man was a workingman he thought no worse of him, but better. He had no kid gloves to be soiled by contact with the honest hand labor. A workingman's life was as dear to him as his own, and a better proof of this can not be given than the course he pursued in the great railroad strike which occurred during the second year of his Administration. It was labor against capital. In other States there was loss of property and life, and Governor Williams was advised by some of those around him, counseled by the newspapers; advised by his political opponents, to put the strike down, to shoot the insurgents in cold blood. But, Senators, happily for us, and the proud record of our State, he was too narrowminded for this, and without loss of life, and with trifling loss of property, the strike was settled in perhaps a way that a war Governor would call an ignominiously peaceful manner. But now to him, whether ignominious or war-like, it matters little. He is sleeping the long, silent sleep which sooner or later will fall upon all of us, and the last and best we can say is, "Peace to his ashes."
SENATOR COMSTOCK.
Representing in part a portion of the State Largely opposed to the late Governor Williams politically. it gives me espcial pleasure to pay tribute to his fidelity in the discharge of great public trusts. The esteem in which he was held by those who knew him best is amply attested by the long period they called upon him to serve them in the Legislature.
He was perhaps more familiar with the Benevolent and Reformatory Institutions of the State, and his direct and honest methods commanded the respect of even his political enemies.
SENATOR HEFRON.
MR. PRESIDENT--Though not a member of the Committee, my close neighborship and long acquaintance with Governor Williams forbids my silence on this occasion. I do not rise, however, to pronounce a eulogy, but simply to manifest my respect for the memory of a great, good man.
Governor Williams belonged to a school or type of statesman who, unfortunately for the country, are almost extinct-a school that believed in administrating the affairs of Government as the fathers contemplated, with simplicity of procedure and purity of purpose. He brought to the discharge of very public duty a sound and discriminating judgement, a mind disciplined in the severe experiences of pioneer life, and an honesty of purpose as fixed and immovable as the everlasting hills. He was a man upon whose shoulders and honors rested lightly, conferred upon him by his fellow-citizens and whose head or heart could not be turned by the fawning or flattery of those which place and power brought to his feet. Whether on the farm, in the Senate, in the Congress, or in the Chief Executive Chair of State, he was the same plain, affable, upright, sterling honest man.
SENATOR GARRIGUS.
MR. PRESIDENT--I may not consistently let this opportunity pass to join in the tribute to the memory of the late Governor Williams. I was one of the party which went to the gulf with him last spring, and I last parted company with him at Mobile. I shall ever remember with pleasure our acquaintance. As the representative of the Executive Department of Indiana, I remember his kindly addresses to the people of the Southern States in response to the welcome given at various points along the route. While he was not made Governor by my vote or influence, I hope the day is far distant when Republicans, at least, shall be so bitterly partisan that they can not or will not pay proper respect to all good men, living or dead, without respect to party. I believe Governor Williams was honest. He was kind and sympathetic. He never squandered his own means, and with his simple habits and tastes, he was opposed to wasting the people's money, and was in favor of economy in the interest of the people. I was pleased as much with his vetoes as with the bills he approved. He was gifted with plain common-sense. I liked his simplicity, and I hope the young men of Indiana may pattern after him in his straightforward course, his habits of economy, his regard for the truth, his fair dealing with all, and his sympathy with and identity with the people as he understood their interests.
Conformably to the last resolution reported by the Committee (see proceedings of last Friday)--
The Senate adjourned till Monday at 2 o'clock p.m.
