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The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1845-12-26
OHIO LEGISLATURES.

The Legislature is doing nothing of i'm
portance This session will be noted 70
nothing but patching and making laws for tn,
banker to speculate Let every act passed
this winter be carefully examined, and ther
it will be seen in what the merits of whic
Legislation consists. The people will be able
to see the vast amount of good promises, enc
In moon shine, and the country flooded With
trash so filthy that it will stick to the fingers
OF every man that touches it; for its irrespon
slbility will prevent the possessor from getting
any thing for it.
This week we give all the Congressional
and Legislative news that has come to hand
of any Importance. 1t is our intention in
future, to notice from week to week more
particularly, the doings of Congress and Leg
islature. The Presidents and Governors mes.
sages have heretofore prevent us from giving
much other news and have thrown US back.
but In a few weeks we hope to be able to
get up with the news of the day, and after once
up, remain so.
IL is our intention to make every endeavor to
render our paper one of interest; and in so
doing would say, that every democrat who
can, ought to take it, and thereby aid us in
making it the paper desired. Our subscrp-
ton list is not half what it might and ought
to be, where so many able and substantial
democrats reside. Who among you, demo-
Gratis, will do most In getting GOOD and
substantial SUBSCRIBERS? The winter
nights are -nsss here. and we will ask, in what
better manner, can the farmer, mechanic, or
any one, spend these long evenings, than in
reading his paper, and there see what is
going on in the Legislative halls of his coun-
try-what his constituents are doing-the
many operations and inventions of man! All
these things ought to be sufficient to ent,ce
every man to take paper, and his county
paper should in all cases be remembered first
The farmer and mechanic, can earn in one
day sufficient to pay for years subscription
to paper, yet he cannot afford to take one
is all the cry. Let all such foolish notions be
banished and the liberal notion of having
paper take their place. Scarcely man can
be found in our land who cannot if he will.
take paper. Now let us urge upon everv
man. the necessity of a more generous sup-
port than we now have, SO that we NAV bet
ter get along.
Who will work most for the advancement
,f our subscription list!
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The New York Herald significantly
asks:--''lf the United States, in addition
10 monopoly OF all the cotton lands of
any value in the world, should in process
OF time, occupy the whole of Oregon and
all of California, with its fine harbors, and
II Mexico should fall into the bosom ofthe
republic with all its rich mines, where
would be the power of Englrnd and the
influence Of Europe, in opposition to the
mighty empire that this country would
then PRESENT."
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GF This [Christmasl night, we had the
pleasure of being invited and eating Turkey
with those who remembered the printers. A
rare thing that printers have the pleasure of
eating good, fat and well cooked turkey. All
hands of this office were invited. Every
thing was fixed up in the best of style, and
may be we didn't partake bountifully of it.
We hope our friends in other Is have met with
a similar kind treatment. We cannot saw
how we will fare on New Year day, but could
not have much objection if some kind fri end
has turkey prepared, as on this occasion.
This night to US, was spent quite pleas
antly among our several friends. After the
turkey was eat, some good singing was had,
after which few pleasing anecdotes were
related, &C., &c. Altogether, it was few
moments of rejoicing, just such as Christ
mas night ought to be.
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From u. s. Journal.
Meeting Of Congress.

The Senate was called TO order at II
o'clock, by the Vice President OF The Uni
ted States. Forty. three Senators were
present, Viz: Messrs. Alien, Archer, ASH
ley, Atchison, Atherton, Bagby, BeOion
Brcese, Cameron. Cass, I. Clay ten, J. Nj.
Clayton, Chambers .Colquit, Cor win Crit
tendon, Day ton, Davis, Dix Evans, Fair
field, Green, Hannegun, Haywood, Hun
tington, johnson, Of Nd, johnson of La,
Jenness, Lewis, Levy, McDnfie, Ma n.
gum, Miller, Niles, Phelps, SempIe, Sc
vier, Sfmmoos, spcigLt Sturgeon, Turney,
Upham, Wescott.
On motion Of Mr.. Cameron, II was or
dered that the Senators be furnished with
the usual number of newspapers during
the session.
Mr.. Crittenden gave notice that lie
should present bills in relation to the pur-
chase, by the Uuited States, Of the Port
land canal-also in relation to the i'm
proyement, of several western rivers
after which the Senat adjourned.
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or To persons wishing CHEAP paper
we would say, for every FIVE advance pay
ing subscribers, that by informing us of the
same and place to send, you shall have our pa
per gratis for the period of one year. Who will
send in the names and amount! This NAV
be the last opportunity offered of the kind
Let every man come up to the work and sup.
por. his own county paper We publish our
paper as cheap as it can possibly be done,
and wish a liberal support.
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DEFENCE OF OUR COUNTRY.

General Cass introduced the follow,no res
olutions into the United States Senate. and at
the same time made patriotic speech in ia
vor OF speedy action on the same. ms orr
Naval Affairs need much preparation should
any thing like war take place between tb,s
country and England. We would like to give
he speech of the old General, but its lenotb
prevents us from thus doing.
Read the following resolutions:
Resoiped, That the Committee on Militia
ry Affairs be instructed to inquire into the
condition of the national Notifications and of
their armaments, and whether other defensive
works are necessary; and into the condition
and quantity of the military supplies; and
into the state of the means possessed by he
government for the defence of the country.
Resotred, That the Committee on the Mil
ltla be instructed to inquire into the present
condition of that great branch of the public
service, and into the state of militia laws.
and that they be further instructed to report
such changes in the existing system as will
give more experience and efficiency to that
arm OF defence, and will place it in the best
condition for protecting the country should il
be exposed to foreign invason.
RESOLVED, That the Committee on Navnl
Affairs be instructed to inquire into the con-
dltion of the navy of the United States and
into the quantity and condition of the naval
supplies now on hand, and whether an in
crease of them is not necessary to the eff
'ient operations of the navy, and to its pres
ervation and augmentation, and, generally.
nto Its capacity for defending our coast and
'ur country commerce, and for any services
he exigencies of tho country may probably
'equire.
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Mr.. Davis was conducted 10 his sea,
by Mr.. Vintop, and made short and high.
1y appropriate speech.
The members present were then duly
sworn by the Speaker elect, and took
their seats.
Mr.. Mcdowell also moved that the rules
Of the last House be adopted.
a Mr.. Hamlin wished to amend SO as TO
abolish the hour rule.
Amendments TO the amendment were
offered by Messrs. Payne and McClernand. +.
upon which brief hut exceedingly in.
teresting debate sprung up, which was
participated 10 by Messrs. Payne, Hamlin,
McClernand, Winthrop, Chipman, and
others.
The House refused TO strike out the
rule admitting abolition petitions, and
then,
On motion of Mr.. Holmes, It was resol-
we'd ihatt the rules Of the last Hous be adon.
otedn for the present, aud that committee
W appointed to report on the same.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MONDAY, December l5 lS45.
AFTERNOON SESSION,

Mr.. Gallagher ofrered the following res,
olntion, which was adopted
Resotced, That the Secretary Of State
be requested 10 inform this House how far
and in what way, he has complied Will
tue acquisitions Of an act entitled 'an ACT
to provide for 'he printing Of the Ohio Re,
.ports;" passed January Il, 1915.
Mr.. Bell offered the following preamble
and resolutions.
Whereas the practice Of corporal pun
islment is inflicted Oh American c lizeu,
employed IN the service Of the army and
navy of the United States, and in some
instances, it is feared, such punishment
is TO crafty the malice Of some officers,
whose displeasnre they may have Incurred;
therefore, be it
Resotoed, by the General assembly QfMe
Sta!e Of Ohio, That our Senators in Con.
sress be Instructed, and our Representa-
lives be requested, to use their endeavors
20 so alter the law regulating the army
md navy, as authorizes practice so re,
'ugnant 10 humanity, civilization, Chris
ianity, and republicanism.
ResolUed, That the Governor be reques.
ed to forward copy of the above pream-
Die and resolution to each of our Senators
and Representatives in Congress.
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From the Ohio Cultivator.
Dairy of only one Cow.

Mr.. EDrToR:-I think il very kind o
you to appropriate department in your
paper, for the use and benefit of the ladies
and for fear you may think they do moi
appreciate the privilege as they ought
from the fact that they contribute theil
mite go spariugly, have presumed to in
dite few lines, thinking they may be bet
ter than none, about my Dairy; for keer
dairy, although have but ONE cow
Iihink l near some one say, you had bet.
ter stop, for you cannot have much to
say about dairy, with only one cow
Be patient friend, and you shall hear what
have TO say, and promise not to exag>
gerate in the least.
| commenced making cheese on the 3D.
day of August. What! make cheese from
one COW! Yes, and independent of any
one, las like to be- l had only the milk
of one COW. continued making till the
Sd of November. In that time (only three
months) ] made 207 lbs. of cheese. Du.
ring the time, we used what milk we need
ed for the family; besides that The calf was
not weaned the first three weeks after
commenced.
Perhaps now you may think my cheese
are little hard things; well, they average
over 10 lbs. each, and if you want to know
whether they are hard or not, you mus,
come and see. Since have done makipe
cheese, 1 have made 8 lbs of butter per
week, and it was not weighed with q
"shirt on" either. Ny COW has not been
fed on dainties, but has had common
pasturage, and fed a little whey, without
any butter on iD aud few pumpkins
Now, Mr.. Editor, il you think this worth
place in your paper, its insertion may
be the means of bringing another commu.
nication from the
DAIRY MAID.
Waterford, Washington Co. 4, o. Nov. as
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Important Decision,

The Stale Of Ohio, vs. Tie Bank of steu,
oeacHie, Samuel StokeIy and Others.
This case was tried at the late term of the
Court In this county. The object Of the suit
was to make the stockholders redeem the bills
and the debts of the Bank. Although final
decision was not made, the court expressed
the opinion that the Stockholders must pay
the debts of the Bank, and ordered an ac-
count to be taken of the outstanding debts,
and proof to be taken as to who were the
stockholders when the Bank failed. The case
was argued by Messrs. Orr and Stanton for
the State, and by James Collier, d. Peck, J.
Mason and D. L. Collier for the defendants
Uaion.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1845-12-26

NP A few democratic editors seem to be
doubling whether 1t is best to attend the State
Convention or not. There should be no
doubling on this score; every mothers son Of
us should be on the sod, one day in advance
of the sovereign people, Friends Breslin
and Giles, do you hear this?--Forum.
We do not doubt for moment as to the
policy of having convention and full at
tendance but then friend Knapp, you know it
takes little of the hard to 20 to and return
from columbus, and that we haven't got nor
any very bright prospects of getting it.
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THE PIONEER.
UPPER sANDUsKr, DEC. 80, isa5.
For nert Governor cf Ohio.
DAVID TOD.
Fire and Wood!

Those of our subscribers who promised and
wish to pay WOOD on subscription, will do
us favor by bringing it soon, or we will have
to apply to others, and in such case dlsap-
poin those from whom we have already agreed
to take wood. Any PERSONS wishing to
subscribe for our paper and pay for it In wood,
can do so by calling soon. This cold wealth
er we must have fire, and to have fire wood is
necessary.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1845-12-26

or The GUILTy.-In nine cases out OF
ten where an editor undertakes to hint at,
or comment upon. general or prevalent
evils or practices, there will be some par
ticular individual found in each neighbor-
hood, who will take the remark as personal,
from the fact that he feels himslf guilty Of
the evil practice complained of. and "a
guilty conscience needs no accuser.'--
1cikeioniaa.
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agreed TO
On motion of Mr.. Clancy,
The Senate took a recess.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Thursday, December II, l645.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr., Richards.
Ra,lnt-Ie .nf NLn1lllinrr 1,na,l m iIinoc

Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Richards.
Reports Of Standing Committees.
Mr.. Vallandigham, from the committee
on Privileges and Elections, to which had
been referred the memorial of Daniel
Chandler, contestiag the right of Jordan
Bets to seat as X representative from
Morgan county, submitted minority re-
port, and recommended the adoption Of a
resolution, recognizing the right of the
said Jordan Belts to his seat
Mr.. Olds moved that tue report be laid
on the table and ordered to be printed.
The Speaker said the motion could OF
be in order, inasmuch as a minority could
not submit resolution, having power on
ly to dissent from the majority.
Mr.. Randall moved to amend, by stri-
king out the resolution.
Mr.. Vallandigham withdrew the resolu-
tion.
The report was laid upon the table, to
be printed in advance of other printing.
Thursday, December Is, ls45.
afternoon Session.
Mr.. Olds offered joint resolution for
the printing of 5000 copies each OF the
reports of of the majority and minority of
The committee on Privileges and EIec-
lions, on the Morgan county contested
,lection.
Mr.. o. remarked, that, in offering this
he was actusted by desire to
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SENATE:
TUESDAY, Dec. 16, lS45
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
BY Mr. Perkins, from the, Judiciary com
mittee, TO which had been committed
Senate bill No. 26, to provide for the col
lection of demands against vessels, steam.
boats, and canal boats, reported the same
back with some amendments, and recon.
mended the engrossment and third read
ing of the bill.
Mr.. Coombs moved the recommiiment
of the bill tG select committee ofthree;
which was agreed to.
Messrs. Coombs, Perkins, aud Edgerton
were appointed said committe.
BILLS READ THE THIRD TIME.
Mr.. Utter offered for adoption, the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That the standing COMMITTEES
on Common Schools and School Lands be
instructed TO inquire into the expediency
of so amending the laws, for the support
and better regulation of Common Schools
now in force, as to prohibit directors oil
districts from employing any person as
teacher in said district, without first OBJ
tanning the consent of a majority of the
householders, in said district, it shall be
the duty of the directors for the time be-
ing, TO give notice TO each householder in
such district, that such person has been
employed, aud the time when such school
will commence.
Which was agreed to.
On motion the Senate resolved ilselfiu-
to committee ofthe whole, on the order
of the day-Mr. O'Farrall in the chair.
After The consideration of several bills,
'n motion, the committee rose and re-
ported.
On motion, the Senate took a recess.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
TUESDAY, Dec. l6, ls45.
Prayer By the Rev. Mr.. Richards.
BILLS READ THE THIRD TINE.
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@ From the Ohio Statesman.
Ohio Legislature.
sENAI,E.
MONDAY, December Is, 1945.
AFTERNOON SESSION.

i
Mr.. Wood offered for adoption, tie fol,
Loving resolution: "a
ResolUed, That the Auditor OF State BE-
requested TO report to the Senate, the
amount ofcosts collected and paid eac
year into the State Treasury, under an
act entitled an act defining certain dll.
ties Of Clerks, Sheriffs, and Prosecuting
Attorneys passed February 26lh, l942,
specifying the amount received from each
county, and also specifying the counties
from which no reports were made by the
Clerks Of the Courts OF Common Pleas eac h
year, according to the provisions Of said
act. ~
Which was agreed to:
Mr.. O'Ferral offered for adoption the
following resolutions:
Resolvtd. That the Judiciary commit.
tee be instructed to inquire into the ex-
pediency of taxing Railroad companies,
and that they report TO the Senate wheth-
er there are any companies exempt by
law from taxation.
Mr.. Warner moved to re consider the
vote by which Senate bill No. 80, Tor an
assessment of taxes upon bank capital,
was referred TO the Finance committee;
the yeas and nays were taken upon this
otion, and il was lost--yeas IA, nays 20.
The Speaker announced communica.
tion from the Secretary Of State, in re.
ference to weights and measures; which
was referredto the committee on Agricul-
ture and Commerce.
Mr.. Cox, from the committee on finance.
IN leave, reported a bill supplementary
o the act to prevent unauthorized bank
ng, and the circulation of unauthorized
'ank paper.
The same gentleman, from the same
ommittee, reported bill supplementary
the act TO incorporate the State Bank
{ Ohio, and other banking companies.
On motion of Mr.. Koch, {
The Senate adjourned. s
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The following officers have been elect
ed by the House: N. Lane, Sc rgeant- at
Arms; G.. s. Whitney, Doorkeeper; in
place of Jesse E. Dow, who declined re T.
election; and j. NJ. Johnson, Post Master.
--Congressionat Journal.
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Opportunity wanied.

A clergyman having preached in small
town in which he had not once been invited
to dinner, said, in seriously exhorting his par
ishoners against being seduced by the prevail
ent vice of the age: 4 have preached against
every vice but luxurious living, having had
no opportunity of observing to what extent it
was carried on in this town."
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SENATE.
VI onday, Dec. %, 1S45.
Afternoon Session,

| "D'C'"oON OtSStONo
lhe question before the Senate wher
'he recess was taken, was the engrossment
OF the bill for the encouragement of A o.
riculture.
The Senate being called 10 order. Mr.
Wood moved call OF the Senate. which
was ordered. Several Senators Who ere
absent were excused by the Senate; and
on motion, all further proceedings under
the call were dispensed with, and the Sen.
ate proceeded to the consideration of the
bill before them,
MIR. King moved to lay the bill upon
the table for further consideration; which
was agreed TO.
Reports Of Select Committees.
Mr.. Goddard, from the select comm;,too
to which had been referred the bill to
amend the act regulating elections. res
ported the same back, with several ameod.
ments; which were agreed to, and the bill
on motion, was laid on the table.
"A OIL to lay out and establish a free
turnpike road from the town of Perrvs.
ourgh, to the north line of Wood county
A bill 10 amend the act incorporatina
the Wayne, Medina, and Guy ahoga Turn
PIKE company, passed February 2 1924.
winch was recommitted TO the committee
on Roads and Highways.
Mr.. Jones offered for adoption the foI.
loving resolutions:
Resotoed, That the Auditor of State
be, and is hereby required, to address
circular to the several County Auditors in
'his state, requesting said County Audi.
-ors to report TO the State Auditor. by the
irst Monday Of November, 1876, The name,
It the different incorporated companies
other than religious, literary, and chara-
'le institutional in their respective coun.
les; the amount Of capital employed. or
invested by each of said companies. to.
,ether with the amount of such capital
which is now charged upon their seyerl
duplicates for taxation.
On motion OF Mr. Osborn.
The resolution was committed to The
on Finance. {
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To lay out and establish a state road
from West Liberty, in Logan county, 10
Sidney. Passed. S
TO amend the act providing for the sale
OF certainsschool lands, In Crawford CO.
On motion of Mr.. Irwin,
Said bill was laid on The table.
Reports Of Select Commatees
Mr.. Olds, fiom the select committee
TO wLiclihad been referred the bill econ
mending the voters of this State to vote
for or against a convention to amend the
Constitution, reported tho same back,
and recommended its recommitment TO
the Judiciary committee,
Said bill was recommittcd TO the com
mittee of the whole House, and made the
order Of the day for this day
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Our thanks will be received by M. Brack-
ley, Esq. for the documents sent us.

GF You that have promised us wood so
often and failed to bring it, will do well to
attend to 1t soon, or the day may arrive when
it will prove too late, and we refuse to take
it. We can stand to have promises violated
once or twice, but when it comes to half
dozen times, it is rather too often. Let this
be our last call for WOOD!