The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-09-01
DRIvINGiT HOME UPON THE TRAI-
DARS

Senator Robbins, on his way home, after
the breaking up of the Legislature by federal
violence, published in the H,lIsboough GA
zstie, 10 his constituents, the loilowing letter.
1t will be read with deep interest:
From the Hillsbolaugh Gszstte.
Mr.. EMRIE: Il desire 10 communicate,
through the medium Of the Gazette, my opin-
ions OF the probable cause that prompted The
outrage lately Perpetra,cd by part ofthe Ohio
Legislature; 10 give public sentiment correct
direction s thu only apology am about to
occupy.
do not believe that the amendment 10
House bill No. ~, for dstrictiBg the State,
lay at the foundation Of this revolutionary
movement: il is trae, il was used as kind Of
smoke TO cover their iBgloriOus retreat from
the most imperative Legislative duties; but
there was another bill involving some matters
ofpolitical faith, subject to final action 10 the
House as saoD as the district bill was disposed
of. alIude 10 House bill No. ga bill to
provide for the extension of the charters Of The
several specie paying and solvent. banks Of
this State, and to amend the act 10 regulate
banking 10 Ohio. As soon as The wings dis
covered this bill would pass by The unanimous
vote Of the democrats. they became impatient
restless and ugly. One celebrated Senator
from the Extension country, who had charge
of more appraisement and relief bills thanlel
to the lot Of others, moved an adjournment sine
die. This motion would, as matter ofcourse
be supported by arguments calculated 10 pre-
pare the minds ofthe people for dissolution
Of The Legislature. But in relation 10 this mat
ter, assume the position that the most ini-
'quitous bill that could be presented, would fall
far short of justifyIng those who resigned.
That that crime may not be mitigaied or ex-
ieDualed by the charge Of unlairness, embrace
ed in the bill under consideration, at the time
the House was dissolved, | forward that bill
called Kelley's preparation BY Spangler. The
bill was voted for by every wbig Senator; It's
rejection was voied against by every wbig
Representative. ltis, therefore, fair to try
the parties by the provisions ofthose two bills.
| have carefully examined both schemes, and,
in view ofpopulation, symmetry of parts, COLI
tiguity ofterritoIy, community Of interests,
and political results since 1888, and cannot
believe that any member who could vote for
the whig bill could consciencously resign his
seat 10 avoid the force Of the .denoHratic' one.
1 oinst onnsider. either Of ihe combinations
perfect; but The difference is decidedly in favor
Of The democratic scheme. In the South OF
the Stale, X regards political feeling and se>
cures 10 the greatest extent the political power
OF each party. Both bills form some inconve-
nient districts, but had there been no other
cause Of discomfort than that produced by this
measure, il certainly would have been permit-
ted 10 pass the House, and if not amended its
progress could have been stayed in the Senate.
l,cannOt suppose The wings we're so stupid as
10 resign their seats, 10 prevent the passage
ofa bill that had not been read third lime, IN
the branch inwheh it t'originated.
Respectfully,
O.. .. H..4 WIN. ROBBINS.
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