Indiana State Sentinel

The Constitutional Convention.

This body, composed of many of the ablest men in the State, meets on Monday next, the 7th instant. Its proceedings will, necessarily, be of an interesting character, and it is anticipated that great numbers of visitors will be attracted to our city, to witness its deliberations. Though most of our hotels have many of their rooms already engaged, we can assure the public that our city can accommodate all who may desire to visit us.

There is an impression existing, not only abroad, but in our midst, that the Hall of the House of Representatives is not large enough to accommodate the Delegates and Spectators. Nothing can be wider from the mark. The desks have been removed from the Senate Chamber and placed in the Hall, in semi-circular rows, in such a manner as to seat comfortably the 150 Delegates, allowing them three aisles to pass in and out of the bar. Outside of the bar, a row of seats, parallel with the railing, has been added, the galleries have been enlarged so as to hold 100 persons, and numerous other improvements made by which more room is given for spectators. The ladies need have no fears that they are going to be neglected, for the lobby north of the Speaker's chair (usually appropriated for that purpose) will seat as many as ever it did. It is estimated that the Hall will now accommodate not less than 400 spectators, the majority of whom can find seats. We hope the Convention will hesitate before consenting to change their place of meeting from the State Capitol to that of any other building.