No quorum being present, Mr. Johnson moved a call of the Sen. ate. The motion was agreed to. The Secretary proceeded with the call, and reported 31 Senators present, who answered to their names as follows: Mr. Wolfe moved that the absentees be sent for. The motion was agreed to. Mr. McClurg moved to reconsider the vote just taken. Pending the motion to reconsider, On motion by Mr. Landers, The Senate adjourned. 2 O'CLOCK, P. M. The Senate met. A printed copy of the Biennial Message of His Excellency, the Governor, was transmitted to the Senate, at the hands of his Private Secretary. The pending question being on the motion of Mr. McClurg, to reconsider the vote ordering the Doorkeeper to hunt up absentees, Mr. Landers asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Shields until Monday. On motion by Mr. Landers, The Senate adjourned. SATURDAY, 9 O'CLOCK, A. M., The Senate met at 9 o'clock, A. M., and was called to order by Secretary Vawter, the President being absent. On motion by Mr. Cobb, Mr. Johnson took the chair. Mr. Williams asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Downey. Mr. Hoagland asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Graves till Tuesday. Mr. McClurg withdrew his motion of yesterday to reconsider the vote requiring the Sergeant-at-Arms to bring in absentees, and the President pro tem. directed the call of the Senate to be proceeded with, When the Secretary reported thirty-nine Senators present and answering to their names as follows: On motion by Mr. Browne of Randolph, Further proceedings under the call be dispensed with. Mr. Browne of Randolph offered the following resolutions: WHEREAS, It is desirable, in the perilous and distracted condition of the country, to secure harmony in legislation and unity in action; therefore, 1. Resolved, That we are in favor of a vigorous prosecution of the present war, within the limits of the Constitution and in accordance with the recognized usages of civilized warfare, for the suppression of the rebellion and the restoration of the Union of all the States, and that all necessary appropriations should be made by this General Assembly to assist the State in answering all requisitions of the General Government in the payment of any proper expenses that have accrued, that have not heretofore been provided for, and are opposed to obstructing, in any manner whatever, the General Government in the exercise of any of its powers. 2. Resolved, That we are opposed to the creation, by this General Assembly, of a State Military Board, for the transaction of the military affairs of the State, or to interfering with or circumscribing the constitutional powers of the Executive of the State. 3. Resolved, That we are in favor of a rigid economy in the public expenditures in every department of the Government, civil or military, and of a thorough and impartial investigation of all past public expenditures, and the exposure of fraud or corruption wherever found. 4. Resolved, That as it has been charged that loyal citizens of the State of Indiana have been arbitrarily arrested and imprisoned, without legal process or just cause, we will therefore favor, to the extent of our power, the investigation of all such charges, and insist that all persons hereafter arrested shall receive a prompt and impartial trial, so far as is consistent with public safety. 5. Resolved, That it is the duty of this General Assembly to make a fair and equitable apportionment of the State for Congressional and Legislative purposes, making the Districts in regular and convenient form, and as near as may be with equal population, and without reference to their political character. 6th. Resolved, That it is the duty of this General Assembly to elect United States Senators and State officers, the election of which is imposed by law at the earliest practicable moment. On motion by Mr. Wolfe, These resolutions were referred to a select committee of nine, which the President makes to consist of Messrs. Wolfe, Johnson, Williams, Hoagland, Cobb, Mansfield, Mellett, White, and Davis of Vermillion. Mr. Browne of Randolph offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Doorkeeper be instructed to purchase, for the use of the Senate, twenty-five copies of the Revised Statutes, Gavin and Hord's edition, the same to be deposited, at the expiration of the session, in the State Library, for the use of subsequent sessions of this body. Mr. Claypool moved to amend by striking out "twenty-five" and insert "ten." Mr. Wolfe moved to amend the amendment as follows: Amend by inserting "fifty copies" instead of "twenty-five," and insert in the proper place the words "safely kept exclusively for the use of." Add, at the end of the resolution, the words "each member desiring a copy during the session shall receipt for the same to the Librarian." The resolution as amended was adopted. The President laid before the Senate the following communication: The Auditor of State respectfully declines to issue a warrant for postage stamps for the use of the Senate, for the reason that there is no appropriation for legislative expenses. T. G. PALMER, January 10, 1863. Deputy. The President also laid before the Senate the following: OFFICE OF DAILY AND WEEKLY JOURNAL, Agreement:-The Indianapolis Journal Co., hereby agree to deliver to the doorkeeper of the Senate of the State of Indiana, now in session, three copies of the Daily Journal to each member of the Senate, and three copies of the same to four officers of the same, for the sum of seventeen cents per day, for each member and officer, from this date; two copies daily, to each member and officer, shall be enveloped in the usual style for mailing, and postage prepaid, said paper to contain the proceedings of the Senate and House of Representatives. INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL Co., PER GROOMS. The President also laid before the Senate the following: INDIANAPOLIS, January 8, 1863. We hereby agree with W. H. Montgomery, doorkeeper of the Senate of Indiana, now in session, to furnish one hundred and sixty-two copies of the Daily Sentinel, for the use of the Senators and officers, during the continuance of the session; one hundred and eight copies of which will be enveloped in the usual manner for mailing, and stamped with a one cent postage stamp, and the balance folded, all to be delivered to the doorkeeper each morning, |