STATES RIGHTS.
Mr. CAUTHORNE offered a resolution that the Joint Assembly of the State of Indiana declare the fidelity and allegiance to the Government of the United States, created by the Federal Constitution. Also that we indorse the political ideas defined by the immortal statesmen, Adams and Jefferson, under the possession and exercise of sovereign power. Also, that the several State Governments are sovereignties to the full extent and meaning of the term, possessing all the attributes of sovereignty possessed by the people thereof, respectively. Also, that all Governments are organized for public police purposes, and shcould be so administered that its benefits and burdens will fall equally upon its citizens, as the dews of the Heavens fall upon the earth, and that all its citizens should contribute equally, as nearly as possible, according to ability, toward its maintenance and support, etc.
Mr. CAUTHORNE said as it impossible to pass any bills the last two days of the session, instead of throwing paper wads and fooling away the timewe might as well discuss these questions; therefore, he moved that the resolution lie on the table until Friday at 2 p. m., when it shall be taken up and considered.
The motion was agreed to.
