. Mr. JOHNSTON, of Parke. Mr. Speaker, I am requested to ask leave of absence for Mr. Miller ("consent.") After an ineffectual motion to adjourn, by invitation of the presiding incumbent, Mr. Ruddell occupied the Chair. A NEW BILL. Mr. DAVIS, of Floyd. Mr. Speaker, I offer, and I desire to introduce the following bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Bills are out of order. Mr. STANTON. I appeal from the decision of the Chair. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair is all right. SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT. Mr. DAVIS, of Floyd. Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote of yesterday for ratifying the negro suffrage. Mr. BUSKIRK. I second the motion, and move a call of the House. [Laughter.] Mr. DAVIS. I withdraw the motion. VALEDICTORY. Mr. COFFROTH. Mr. Speaker, being The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen-about to leave the hall, I want to say a tleman has leave. Mr. WILDMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask for leave of absence for the balance of the session. VOICES. "Consent," "consent." The SPEAKER pro tempore. You can go, sir. Mr. HIGGINS. And I ask leave of sence. ab word to members, one and all, with the kindest feeling; and it is this: That if any word of seeming unpleasantness has been at any time uttered here in debate, either on my part or that of any other memberI know that I, at least, am of a nature that is a little hasty, and if I have at any time said anything that ought not to have been said; if a single word has been spoken in the heat and earnestness of debate, that has stirred the feeling of anger in any breast, I hope it will not be cherished by I hope we shall all meet again. Probably we never will. I know, indeed, that we never shall all meet again in a Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I move to re- legislative capacity; and I wish to part consider the vote by which the House post-with all in the best feeling here. And I poned the consideration of the Morgan raid go. The SPEAKER pro tempore. You can Mr. MONROE. And I— The SPEAKER pro tempore. You have the right to go too. [Laughter.] bill. THE MORGAN RAID BILL. any one. hope that you may all live long, and come happily to the solace and rewards of life, that you may all live to a peaceful good old age: that your eyes may "Grow dim in death as sets The morning star, which goes not down behind Amid the tempest sky, but melts away Into the light of heaven. I bid you good morning. Mr. BUSKIRK. I move that the House Senator from Tipton withdraws his motion, do now adjourn. I will have to put it. Mr. JOHNSTON, of Montgomery. Then that Senator has the power to control the Chair. The PRESIDENT pro tem. I heard his motion first, and recognized him. Mr. BRADLEY. I rise to a point of order. No person seconded the motion. Mr. ROBINSON, of Madison. I seconded the motion. favor of the motion, say "aye;" contrary, The PRESIDENT pro tem. Those in "no." The Senate stands adjourned sine die. Some persons voted Mr. BRADLEY. who are not Senators. The PRESINENT pro tem. Do you call for a division? Mr. BRADLEY. Yes, sir. favor the motion to adjourn will rise. The PRESIDENT pro tem. As many as Mr. BRADLEY and Mr. JOHNSTON, of Montgomery. "Yeas and nays,” “yeas and nays. Mr. FISHER. I rise to a point of order. The Chair has already decided the Senate adjourned sine die. The PRESIDENT pro tem. Six were Sen-voting in the affirmative, and two in the negative. The Senate adjourned sine die. Montgomery, desired to offer is as follows: The protest which Mr. Johnston. of Mr. BRADLEY. I really hope the Sena tor will withdraw his motion. Mr. GREEN. I know pretty near the thing you have got there, and it is not true if it is what is printed in the Sentinel. I demand the question. Mr. BRADLEY. Will the Senator say, inside or outside of this chamber, that the facts there stated are not true? Mr. GREEN. Yes, sir; I will state it in the House or out of the House. Mr. ROBINSON, of Madison. So will I. Mr. BRADLEY. Will the Senator say they are not true? Mr. GREEN. Yes sir; because it says there were only thirty-two Senators answered, when thirty-four were here. Mr. BRADLEY. I will see the Senator outside of the chamber. Mr. JOHNSTON, of Montgomery. We certainly have some rights here, and if we are not to have them accorded us, it is the fault The PRESIDENT pro tem. The opinion of the Chair is well known; that you have a perfect right to enter a protest upon the journals, but I can not receive it now, for I recognized his [the Senator from Tipton's] motion. Mr. JOHNSTON, of Montgomery. It is couched in respectful language, and we ask that it be read and put upon the journals, if it is in proper language. The PRESIDENT pro tem. Unless the MR PRESIDENT-The undersigned Senaof Indiana respectfully represent that on tors in the General Assembly of the State Thursday, the 13th day of May, 1869, a Senate of the said State of Indiana, in the joint resoltuion was introduced in the words following, to-wit: "A joint resolution accepting and ratifying a certain amendment to the Constitution of the United States." WHEREAS, Congress has, by a two thirds vote, proposed to the Legislatures of the several States as an amendment to the Constitution of the latures of three-fourths of the States shall be United States, which when ratified by the Legisvalid to all intents and purposes as a part of said Constitution, namely, ARTICLE 15th, SECTION 1. The rights of the citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State, on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. SEC. 2. The Congress shall have power to enTherefore be it force this article by appropriate legislation, of Indiana, that said fifteenth amendment to the Resolved, By the General Assembly of the State Constitution of the United States is hereby accepted and ratified on the part of the State of Indiana. and the previous question having been called and seconded, the question was put by the presiding officer on the adoption of said resolution, and twenty-seven Senators voted in favor of the adoption of the said resolution, and one Senator voted against the adoption of the said resolution, and no other Senator answered to his name or voted on said question. " And the undersigned Senators further represent that immediately thereupon the presiding officer of the Senate announced as follows, to wit: "The Secretary reports the following facts, twenty-seven "ayes,' one "no," and ten present but not voting.' And thereupon immediately the said presiding officer and the majority of the Senators present caused a resolution to be adopted and entered upon the Journal of the Senate, "that upon the call of the ayes and nays upon the passage of the joint resolution ratifying the fifteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the following Senators were present but declined voting, to-wit: Mr. Carson, Senator from Allen. And the undersigned Senators further represent that, at the time of such proceedings, the said Mr. Carson, Mr. Gifford, Mr. Lee, Mr. Sherrod and Mr. Smith, were not, nor were any or either of them, Senators in said General Assembly, but each and all of them had, before then resigned their said offices, and had announced that fact to the Presiding officer of the Senate, and that the said Mr. Smith and Mr. Denbo were not then present in said Senate Chamber, nor in the Lobbies thereof. And the undersigned Senators further represent that at the time of such pretended adoption of said resolution ratifying the said Constitutional Amendment there were thirty-two Senators present, and no more. Wherefore tho undersigned Senators do solemnly protest against the said proceedings of the said Senate, in pretending to adopt the said joint resolution ratifying the said Constitutional amendment, and in causing it to be entered on the journals of the Senate, that there were ten Senators present and not voting, when, in truth and in fact, at the time of all of said proceedings there were thirty-two Senators present, and no more. And they ask that this, their solemn protest, may be entered in the journal of the Senate. SENATE CHAMBER, May 15th, 1869. JAMES BRADLEY. DANIEL MORGAN. EBENEZER HENDERSON. ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON. So the Senate of the special session of the forty-sixth General Assembly adjourned sine die. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. M., and The House met at 9 o'clock A. the reading of the journal of Saturday having been dispensed with REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES. Mr. MITCHELL, from the Committee on Enrolled bills, reported the correct enrollment from the engrossed copies thereof, of the enrolled acts of the House, numbered 311 and 321. MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR. The Speaker laid before the House a communication from the Governor by the hand of John M. Conners, his private Secretary, announcing his approval and signature of suudry enrolled acts of the House, viz: The Court bill[H. R. 11], the Sheriff's Mileage bill [H. R. 53], the Court bill [H. R. 90], the John Ingle bill [H. R. 95], the School bill [H. R. 113], the Election bill [H. R. 140], the Female Prision bill [H. R. 176], the Patrick Donovan bill [H. R. 294], the Criminal Court Judge bill [H. R. 334], the Gravel Road bill [H. R_52], the School bill [H. R. 97], and the Valuation Amendment bill [H. R 158]. THE ADJOURNMENT WITHOUT DAY. The SPEAKER then adjourned the special session of the House of Representives of the XLVIth General Assembly in the following words: GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: This session expires to-day by Constitutional limitation, and we have met this morning for the purpose of performing the closing act of the session, to adjourn sine die. But before pronouncing the adjournment, I feel it to be my duty, as well as my pleasure, to return to each of you, so far as words will express, my heartfelt thanks for the uniformly kind and courteous treatment that you have extended to me as your presiding officer. Your kindness and partiality shall never be forgotten, and when age shall have dimmed the eyes and silvered the locks, I will recur to the time spent here this session as among the most pleasant and agreeable recollections of my life. By a unanimous vote the thanks of the House have been tendered to William A. Merwin, Principal Clerk, John O. Hardesty, Assistant Clerk, T. C. McConn, Doorkeeper, and their employes; and I would be remiss in duty if I did not add this testimony to the fidelity and promptness that has characterized their conduct from the beginning to the close of the session in the discharge of their important duties, and for the numerous acts of personal kindness shown me; and my kindest regards shall follow them through life. I here wish to say, that, if at any time in the discharge of the perplexing duties of the Chair, or in the more exciting contests incident to debate, I have have given offense, I take this occasion to humbly ask forgiveness, and that the act be not imputed to any intentional disregard of the rights or feelings of others, but the result of a momentary weakness to which we are all subject. The circumstances under which we were brought together caused the most prudent and thoughtful to entertain the belief that universa. partisan bitterness would be displayed during the session, and that our proceedings would be noted for their disorderly character; but to our own credit and to the credit of the State, by mutual forbearance of those differing politically, the state of affairs anticipated was averted; and, probably, never in the history of the legislation of the State has more general good feeling existed and uniform courtesy been displayed among members than during this session. I have neither the time nor inclination to enter into a discussion of the merits of the laws enacted. This subject more properly belongs to our constituents, and, doubtless, they will do so, and hold us to a strict accountability, which, in my judg-) ment, is the true check upon improper legislation. For, while the position of a member of this House is in no way desirable, there are few of us that care to forfeit the good opinion of those we represent. Many laws of an important character failed to pass for want of time, while others of doubtful expediency have been enacted; but I indulge the hope that most of those that have received our sanction will tend to promote the general welfare. It is to me a source of congratulation that you are soon to realize the bright anticipations, indulged so freely throughout the session, of once more resuming the endearing relations of home. To those of you who are blessed with a loving wife and summation of true happiness; and the affectionate children, this must be the conwonder is, that intelligent gentlemen can be induced, even for the short period that such a relation for the thankless and unwe have spent at the Capital, to abandon profitable business which called us together. In conclusion, permit me to indulge the hope that health and prosperity may follow you to the close of a long and useful life. I now pronounce this House adjourned, sine die. So the House adjourned. BILLS PASSED INTO ACTS DURING THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE 46TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Acts and Joint Resolutions Passed by the Forty-sixth General Assembly of the State of Indiana, at the Special Session, Begun and Held in the City of Indianapolis, April 8, 1869: Embracing the Number of the Bill, its Author's Name, Title, Description, and the Time the Law takes Effect, with Date of Approval. [PREPARED BY W. H. DRAPIER.] Introduced by Mr. Bellamy: S. 48. An Act providing for the protection of the banks of water-courses by securing the bushes growing along said banks from the ravages of stock. It provides that "persons living or owning property along any water-course in this State that is navigable for boats of large size are hereby authorized to hang gates at or near the top of the bank across any road leading down the bank and terminating at said water course, save in the limits of incorporated towns and cities. Approved by the Governor April 21, 1869. Introduced by Mr. Denbo: Except when otherwise stated, these Acts take effect. 51. An Act to amend section nine and re on the publication of the Laws, the time of which will be made known by Proclamation. S. 17. An Act to regulate the sale of Patent Rights, and to prevent fraud in connection therewith. pealing part of section sixteen of "An Act concerning the partition of lands," approved May 20th, 1852. It amends section 9 of the act of May 20, 1852, sion or," and adding to said section these words: by striking from the first line the words "confes but if upon trial of any issue, or upon default, or by confession or consent of parties, it shall SECTION 1 provides that it shall be unlawful for appear that the lands of which partition is deany person or persons to sell or barter, or offer to manded cannot be divided without damage to the sell or barter any patent right in any county with-owners, then, and in that case, the court in its in this State without first filing with the Clerk of discretion may order the whole or any such part the Court of such county copies of the letters of the premises to be sold as provided for in secpatent duly authenticated; and his affidavit that tion eighteen of this act." such letters patent are genuine and have not been revoked or annulled; and that he has full authority to sell the right so patented, setting forth his name, age, occupation and residence; and if an agent, the name, occupation and residence of his principal; which said clerk shall give a copy of said affidavit to the applicant, who shall exhibit the same to any person on demand. SEC. 2 provides that the words "given for a patent right," shall be inserted in any written obligation taken by him for a patent right. SEC. 3 provides that any violation of this act shall be deemed a misdemeanor, punishable by fine not exceeding $1,000, or by imprisonment in the jail of the proper county not more than six months, at the discretion of the court or jury trying the same; and that the offender shall be liable to the party injured in a civil action for any damages sustained, This bill was presented to me April 20, 1869, and not having been acted upon within three days thereafter, it took effect without Executive approval on the 23d day of April, 1869. CONBAD BAKER.” said act which requires the report and judgment Introduced by Mr. Denbo. S. 58. An act to amend section sixteen of "An act regulating the fees of officers and repealing former acts in relation thereto," approved March 2d, 1855. It provides that every juror in the Civil and Criminal Circuit Court or Court of Common Pleas, and every Grand Juror sworn for his service as such shall be paid by the county, two dollars per day and four cents mileage, and every juror before a Justice seventy-five cents per day to be taxed with the costs of suits. Approved April 20, 1869. Took effect from and after its passage. Introduced by Mr. Wolcott: S. 64. An Act authorizing voluntary associa tions, formed under the act entitled "An Act |