NEW PROPOSITIONS.
The following described bills were introduced, read the first time and severally passed to the second reading, unless otherwise stated:
By Mr. ATKISON [S. 135] to repeal Section 1 of the act authorizing aliens to hold title to real estate, convey the same, and being Section 2,967 of the Revised Statutes of 1881
By Mr. DAVIDSON [S. 136] making the Township Trustee Superintendent of Roads and Highways in his Township, and fixing the commutation of road tax.
By Mr. FLETCHER [S. 137] defining rape and prescribing punishment therefor. [On conviction of rape shall be castrated.]
By Mr. MAGEE [S. 138] concerning railroads crossing each other on a common grade. [Shall come to a full stop before crossing.
By Mr. MARVIN [S. 139] relating to gravel, macadamized and paved roads, and to protect the same from heavy burdens. [Between November 15 and May 15 not more than 2,500 pounds shall be hauled on wagon tires of less than four inches in width.]
By Mr. OVERSTREET [S. 140] to amend Section 5,293 and 5,294 of the revision of 1881 [Concerning mechanics' leins.]
By Mr. RICHARDSON [S. 141] to repeal the act authorizing aliens to hold title to real estate. Approved April 16, 1881.
By Mr. SMITH , of Jay, [S. 142] concerning elections, providing penalties. [Prohibiting the use of stickers]
By Mr. SPANN [S. 143] to amend Section 86 of an act concerning taxation. Approved March 29, 1881. [Relating to railroads and Express Companies.]
By Mr. VAN VORHIS, by request [S. 144] to amend Section 485 of a supplementary city incorporation act. Approved March 8, 1881. [Concerning concurrent action of Boards of Alderman and Common Council.]
By Mr. WHITE [S. 145] to amend Section 36 of the Common School Law of March 6, 186, being Section 4,425 of the Code of 1881, giving but one six months' teacher's license, which shall be entitled to an eight years' license, which shall be styled a "professional license." Also allowing School Trustees of certain cities and towns to appoint examiners for their school page: 73[View Page 73] teachers. reporting such examination to the County Superintendent.
By Mr. YOUCHE [S. 146] in relation to petitions for rehearing in the Supreme Court. (Upon request may permit oral argument-no voice by Judge rendering original decision.]
By Mr. HILLTGASS [S. 147] to amend Section 4,369 of the Revised Statutes of 1881, being Section 8 of the general Common School law. [School fund to be loaned at 6 per cent. per annum.]
By Mr BROWN [S. 148] to amend Section 419 of the Code of civil proceedure of 1881. [Concerning the notice for taking of depositions.]
By Mr. MAGEE [S. 149] authorizing the sale and conveyance of certain lands of the State of Indiana [The State Auditor is to prepare maps of unsold swamp or other lands, lands forfeited to the State for non-payment of taxes, lands escheated to the State to be appraised by three appraisors to be appointed by the Auditor and Treasurer of the Counties in which the land lies.]
By Mr. LINDLEY [S. 150] by request, supplemental to the act of April 14, 1881, for the settlement of decedents' estates.
On motion by Mr. BUNDY, this bill with bills numbered 9 and 56 on the same subject, was referred to a special Committee of five, which the Lieutenant Governor makes: Messrs. Bundy, Henry, Smith of Jay, Ristine and McCullough.
By Mr. LOCKRIDGE [S. 151] to amend Section 9 of the act of June 7, 1852-being Section 5,852 of the Code of 1881. [Concerning the election of Clerks of Counties.]
By Mr. McCULLOUGH [S. 152] supplemental to the act of April 14, 188[?] . concerning public offenses. [Insulting school teachers.]
