Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1842-01-04

siricted powers. Sir, place in the hands
of these directors, full authority to use
such force, or means, as may enable
them TO enforce or carry out their edlcis,
or TO govern and control their little petty |
despotisms, and doubt not, that with |
such powers, some men might be found
ready and willing to enforce their CON-
mands by the liberal application of the
cow-hide to the naked backs of the un-
fortunate poor, whom this till proposes
to make slaves, rather than administer
to their necessities. Let this bill but be-
come a law, aid our paupers will be
found dying by the way side, in all the
agonies of wretchedness and want, rather
than seeking protection and relief, in the
icy embrace of such a despolsm as is
proposed 10 be erected by this bill. am
truly astonshed that there is to be found
one gentleman on this floor, bold enough
to advocate the passage of this proposed
law.
MIR. Spangler said that he was surprised
that the senator from Muskingum, (ME
Henderson, should acknowledge that 50
many Of his constituents were drunkards,
that law was to be passed to make them
work. His constituents would never ask
him 10 vote for such bill; they would
mover wish TO put whip into the hands
of any one. TO lash tho poor and the un-
fortunate; if they should ask him to do
so, he would go home, for he never could
obey such instructions.
Mr.. Taylor said he was not surprised
at the zeal, with which this measure is
advocated by gentlemen on the opposite
side ofthe house. They have high au-
thority for it; for some years since, a GER
tain distinguished gentleman, voted to
sell men under the hammer, because
they were poor, and there is no occasion
to be surprised that his followers should
copy his example. After the sober sec.
ond thought Of the people in 1871, it is
not surprising that the hatred of gentle
men toward poor people, should revive in
all its violence. The ''ragged democrats"
having again asserted their rightluI su.
premaCy, il is not wonderful that gentle.
men should wish to place "lhe poor" un.
der a task master, and compel them to
work under the whip. The gentleman
from Muskingum, (Mr. Henderson, may
think he will never be reduced to such
an unfortunate condition; he may have
rich relations, but let him make this case
his own, and reflect, should he ever be
so unfortunate, how he would like TO be
compelled TO work under the whip.
Now | should like to see gentlemen
walk up to this question; no dodging. Let
US see if gentlemen hold the samS prin.
cipIcs now, that their late distinguished
leader did some years ago in relation to
poor people.
Mr.. Henderson said he had no idea
that the Senator from Licking, had said
all that be could on the subject. While
up, he would ask the senator from Lick
ing. TO name the gentleman TO whom he
had alluded, as lately deceased. Two
distinguished individuals have lately died.
and he, (Mr. II wished TO know which
Of the two the senator meant, (Mr. Tay-
lor explained, and said he alluded to the
gentleman who was learned in Roman
and Grecian lore, aud Scandinavian liter
alure.) Mr.. Henderson then continued.
The senator did not answer my question,
for we are still left in the dark, as to
which Of the two distinguished indivd.
uals, lately deceased, the senator meant.
Mr.. Taylor did not mean Mr. Ogle.
Mr.. Henderson said he did not suppose
the gentleman did mean Mr.. Oge. Mr..
Henderson then continued his remarks
in favor Of the bill, and said that those
who opposed it, were indirectly holding
out premium for drunkenness. He
was perfectly willing that his name should
be recorded in favor of the provisions
of this bill.
Mr.. Thomas, then, in a speech Of some
length, supported the bill, and the motion
to lay on the table.
Mr.. Root moved that the Senate ad-
journ until Monday nsxt, which :motion
was lost, yeas 10, nays "a.
After few remarks from Mr.. Carpen-
ter, not distinctly heard by the reporter,
On motion of Mr., HSrris,
The Senate adjourned.
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