IN SENATE.
SATURDAY, March 26, 1881--10 a. m.The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR commanded attention while Parson T. A. Goodwin offered prayers.
The reading of the Secretary's minutes of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with, conforming to the usual practice.
BRIDGES ON STATE LINE.
On motion by Mr. RAHM, the bill [H. R. 370] supplementary to the act providing for the incorportion of Companies formed for the purpose of constructing bridges for railway or common roadway purposes, or both, over rivers and streams forming the boundaries of the State of Indiana, or a part thereof, approved March 2, 1875, was taken up, read the first time, and referred to a Special Committee of three.
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR makes said Committee to consist of Messrs. Rahm, Grubbs and Wilson.
SALE OF STATE LANDS.
The bill [H. R. 59-see page 170 of these Reports] authorizing the sale and conveyance of a half section of land in Porter County, belonging to the State of Indiana, was read the second time, with a Committee report recommending an amendment.
The report was concurred in and the bill passed to the third reading.
HOUSE BILLS READ THE SECOND TIME.
The bills [H R. 197] to amend the act of June 9, 1852, touching the relation of guardian and ward, with Senate Committee amendments thereto; [H. R. 98--see page 166 of these Reports] for the relief of a Trustee of Dek1ab County, who had Township money stolen from him: [H. R. 200] to amend the act of May 14, 1852, relating to decedents and apportionment of estates; [H. R. 237] changing eight sections of the law concerning landlords and tenants, with a Committee amendment which was concurred in--
Were severally read the second time and passed to the third reading.
APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR.
A message from the Governor, by the hands of the Executive Messenger announced His Excellency's appointment of Thomas Wilson, Jr., of Daviess County, Mine Inspector, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Mr. HEFRON moved to take up the message and confirm this appointment at once.
Mr. COMPTON objected. He preferred to have the matter referred to the regular Standing Committee on Executive Appointments.
Mr. HEFRON withdrew that part of his motion embracing confirmation, consenting to the reference.
It was so ordered by consent.
SENATE BILLS READ THE SECOND TIME.
On motion by Mr. CHAPMAN, the Senate proeeeded to the consideration of Senate bills on the second reading.
Mr. BELL'S bill [S. 200] to legalize sales on executions issued within ten years from entry of judgment, without leave of Court or revision, was read the second time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. CHAPMAN'S bill [S. 42] to repeal an act of May 15, 1879, touching foreign Insurance Companies, with an amendment proposed by a Committee, which was concurred in. This bill was made a special order for Tuesday at 11 o'clock a. m.
On motion of Mr. HOSTETTER, his bill [S. 340] to amend Section 2 of the act of March 3, 1881 touching the laying out and location of towns, streets, alleys, etc. was read the second time.
Mr. Kramer's bill [S. 229] to legalize sales made to enforce the collection of municipal taxes from 1872 to 1881.
Mr. Macartney's bill [S. 230] legalizing the incorporation of Augusta.
Mr. Graham's bill [S. 258--see pages 135 and 183 of these Reports] to provide for the care of orphans and abandoned children. [Amended by concurring in a Committee report.]
Mr. Viehe's bill [S. 327] regulating the redemption of lands from sale on execution or decrees of Court--amended by concurrence in a Committee report.
page: 88[View Page 88]Mr. Poindexter's [S. 56] to regulate the transportation of freights on railroads.
Mr. Bell's bills [S. 289] authorizing cities to collect benefits assessed for opening streets as delinquent taxes are collected; and [S. 290] and levy and collect road labor tax, and reducing the price of keeping city prisoners to fifty cents a day.
Mr. Comstock's bill [S. 198--see page 94, vol. xix.] to legalize certain acts of gravel and toll roads purchased at Sheriff's sale, etc.
The Revision Committee's bill [S. 276] concerning Criminal Courts--
Were severally read the second time and ordered engrossed for the third reading.
BILLS INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
The bill [H. R. 71] for the speedy publication and distribution to County Clerks of all laws passed containing an emergency clause.
Mr.Woolen's bill [S. 221] to allow depositions of female witnesses to be taken at some convenient place near the Court House.
Mr. Hutchinson's bill [S. 195--see page 94, vol. xix]: To amend Section 634 of the general practice act of June 18, 1852.
Mr. Yancey's bill [S. 235] to require notice to judgment defendant before issuance of execution.
Mr. Kahlo's bill [S. 35] limiting railroad charge for transportation of passenger to three cents per mile.
Mr. Fosters' bill [S. 51] for 6 per cent. interest law.
Were severally indefinitely postponed by concurrence in Committee reports.
LAID ON THE TABLE.
Mr. Rahm's bill [S. 143] to amend Sections 197, 204, 229, 230 and 281 of the assessment act of December 21, 1872, and
Mr. Graham's bill [S. 307] providing for the taxation of Telegraph and Telephone Companies,
Were severally laid on the table by concurrence in Committee reports.
MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYES.
The Committee on Fees and Salaries reported a substitute for the bill [H. R. 271] concerning Clerks of the General Assembly, so as to make it apply to members, officers and employes, which report goes to the files, to be acted upon when House bills on the second reading shall come up in the regular order of business.
SHEEP PROTECTION.
On motion by Mr. BROWN, the bill [H. R. 36] to require Trustees to register and number all dogs in the Township, was read the second time, with Senate Committee amendments thereto, which were concurred in.
Mr. VOYLES said that every dog not securing a tag will be deemed an outlaw under this bill, should it become the law. The owners of good dogs are in favor of this bill, and he did not think a bad dog ought to be allowed to live at all.
Mr. FOSTER said the author of the bill tells Senators that he is in favor of protecting Mary's little lamb.
The bill was passed to the third reading.
SAND BAR IN CALUMET RIVER.
On motion by Mr. WOOD, his bill [S. 132--see pages 178 and 274 of these Reports] to appropriate $6,000 for the removal of a sand bar in the Calumet River was referred to a Special Committee of three.
On motion by Mr. CHAPMAN, the Committee was instructed to amend the bill so that no money shall be paid out of the State Treasury until there shall be filed with the Auditor of State a verified statement of the County Surveyor of Lake County, showing that the work of removing the work has been performed. The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR makes this Committee to consist of Messrs. Wood, Chapman and Compton.
HOUSE BILLS ON FIRST READING.
The bills [H. R. 486] concerning Grand and Petit Juries; (H. R. 207] concerning articles adrift or wrecked; [H. R. 220] relating to mechanics and material men's liens; [H. R. 238] concerning land purchased by the State at judicial and other sales.
Were read the first time and severally referred to appropriate Committees.
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.
On motion by Mr. TRAYLOR, the House amendments to his Circuit Court term bill [S. 331] were concurred in.
NEW PROPOSITIONS.
The following described bills were introduced, read the first time and severally referred:
By Mr. GRUBBS [S. 353]: To provide for the registry of votes, to declare their residence, punishing fraudulent practices touching elections, defining the duties of certain officers therein named, and providing compensation for services of such officers.
By Mr. HOWARD [S. 354]: Concerning the Decatur County cemetery at Greensburg.
Then the Senate adjourned till 10 o'clock Monday.
