Resolved, That the Judiciary Committee be instructed to inquire into the expediency of reporting a bill authorizing some existing officer, or providing for the appointment of one or more competent persons in each county to grant injunctions and writs of habeas corpus, and to hold courts of conciliation. Mr. Berry offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the Secretary and Assistant secretary; the Doorkeeper and Assistant Doorkeeper be, and they are hereby required to report to the Senate, on this afternoon, the number of assistants employed by each, and the duties discharged by each of said assistants. Mr. Hartley offered the following, which was rejected: Resolved, That the Committee on Education be instructed to inquire into the expediency of reporting an amendment to the school law requiring Township Trustees to make annually an equal distribution of surplus school funds, (after the close of the winter free schools,) among the several school districts of their respective townships for the purpose of defraying the expenses of summer schools. Mr. Williams offered the following, which was adopted: Resolved, That the Doorkeeper be authorized to receive and distribute to members and officers of the Senate any and all documents printed for that purpose now in the hands of the Secretary of State. On motion by Mr. Browne of Randolph, his resolution abolishing the Common Pleas Courts, Prosecuting Attorneys, &c., was taken up. Mr. Cobb moved to strike out the word "instruct," and insert the word "request." Which motion was agreed to. Mr. March offered the following amendment by way of instruction: Also, to inquire into the expediency of abolishing the Grand Jury. Mr. New offered the following amendment to the amendment: Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of abolishing the criminal jurisdiction of the Court of Common Pleas, and restoring to the Grand Juries jurisdiction of all misdemeanors concurrent with Justices of the Peace, and requiring the Circuit Courts to hold criminal terms in any county, upon the request of the County Commissioners of such county. The President laid before the Senate the following: SENATE CHAMBER, January 22, 1863. MR. PRESIDENT: In obedience to a resolution of the Senate, adopted this morning, I submit the following report of the number of assistants employed by me, and the respective duties of each, to-wit: One Reading Clerk-Who assists me in reading at the desk, and in superintending the engrossing and enrolling department. One Registering Clerk-Whose duty it is to indorse upon bills their titles, and the action of the Senate thereon, and to register the same in a book for that purpose. Two Engrossing Clerks-Whose duty it is to engross and enroll bills. One Stationery Clerk-Appointed by the express order of the Senate. I would state to the Senate that towards the middle of the session, when the business of the engrossing and enrolling department will be greatly increased, it may be necessary to employ additional assistance. 2 O'CLOCK, P. M. The Senate met. On motion by Mr. Williams, The Senate passed over the matter pending at the time of recess for dinner, until 3 o'clock. Mr. Wolfe moved to refer the contested election case of Baker against Murray, back to the Committee on Elections; Which was agreed to. The President laid before the Senate the following communication: SENATE CHAMBER, January 22, 1863. MR. PRESIDENT: In compliance with a resolution adopted this day, I would respectfully report to the Senate that the number of clerks employed by me is two, and that their duties consist in making copies of all papers necessary to be placed in the journal of the Senate. I have been enabled thus far to have the journal ready at the proper time with this number of clerks in my department, in consequence of my having been greatly assisted by the clerks employed by Mr. Vawter, the Principal Secretary. As the business of legislation increases, I shall be compelled to have more clerks. In their appointment I shall be governed by the strictest economy, having no more than may be necessary to aid me in fulfilling the duties of my office to the satisfaction of the Senate. Yours respectfully, S. R. HAMILL, Assistant Secretary of the Senate. The President laid before the Senate the following: PARIS C. DUNNING, President of the Senate: SIR-In accordance with the resolution adopted by the Senate requiring the Doorkeeper and Assistant Doorkeeper to report the number of their assistants and their duties, we have the honor to submit the following: Moser Orsborn-Making fires and keeping order in the east lobby. Mr. Tyler-Same in the west lobby. Stutes and Elkins-Sweeping and keeping the Senate Chamber in order. Folders-Vawter and Lee. Distributing Stationery and Documents-Williams and Moore. Pages-H. Montgomery, Thomas Ryan, and Orlando Cobb. For keeping three committee rooms in order-Shindler, Green, and Joseph Favors. Messenger-Chas. Krauts. Spittoon cleaner—Tim. Sullivan. Respectfully, W. H. MONTGOMERY, Doorkeeper. BRUCE SHIELDS, Assistant Doorkeeper. The President also laid before the Senate the following: To the Senate: In compliance with the request of the Senate, to make inquiry into the condition of the various committee rooms, the Doorkeeper respectfully reports that three rooms above and three below stairs are now occupied as committee rooms; of the remaining rooms, the Governor occupies three and the Adjutant General one, none of which can be had for the use of the Senate during the present session. On motion by Mr. Wolfe, W. H. MONTGOMERY, The communications were laid on the table. On motion by Mr. Landers, Mr. Hord was added to the Committee on Military Affairs. On motion by Mr. Landers, The Senate adjourned. FRIDAY, M., } January 23, 1863. S nate met and was called to order by the President. The journal of the preceding day was read and approved. Mr. Wolfe asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Hoagland until Tuesday. Mr. Williams asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Cobb until Tuesday. Mr. Moore submitted the following report, which was concurred in by the Senate: MR. PRESIDENT: The Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the following claims, to-wit: INDIANAPOLIS, January 19, 1863. Senate of Indiana to H. H. Dodd & Co., Dr.: To register of bills received... $10 00 INDIANAPOLIS, January 13, 1863. Senate of Indiana to H. H. Dodd & Co., Dr.: Register of bills $10 00 |