Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1845-01-24
Columbus Correspondence,
COLUMBUS, Jan. 10, 1845,
CarroRton, Jan. 24th, l845,

Dear Sn"
The past week has been full ofevents
in the Ohio Legislature. The introduction
Of Bank Bill, with a reasonable prOba-
bity of its passage, and the good conse-
quences expected TO result from this mca-
sure, made It the subject of conversation in
all circles and places; from the experience
ed and seI.wiIIed fnancier, down TO the
poor Atijcan who exchanges oysters for
the rcadH and shaves on a very different
plan FROM his q0asi compclitoH al th" other
end Of the extreme. TIE bill, contempiates
both Free Banking end ,he associated sys-
tenn. But you and your readers have all
read this long booked for visitor, and will
doubtless make up your own opinions. !
will therefore, not inuude nine When
the measure progresses further, may per-
haps indulge IN few thoughts, upon the
different parts Of the bill; but for the pre-
sent, hand ii over to the tender mercies
of your intelligent readers.
The bill assessinga tax on dogs, believe,
passed the Senate on Thursday. This, in
my humjic opinion, was the very smailed
thing in the way Of Legislation, yet 1t
gave rise to considerable discussion, and a
great variety of amendments were pppos-
ed, none of which were in earnest, except
one offered Ivy Mr.. Eckley, Of Carroll, "to
strike out all after the enacting claua' and
insert, a new bill providing for the pun
Iishment Of persons for firing cannon, in
or near Streets and was much impressed
with remark made by that Sena or, viz;
"that he presented his amendment totest
whether the Senate would prefer the foolish
attempt to force a revenue from an un-
natural source, and for an impracticabIe
purpose, to the protection OF The lives of
oar citizens; when il0mths very borbarous
practice, no less than twenty seven Of our
citizens had been made u sacrifice within
the last year." The amendment was voted
down, and the bill llsent TO the House. The
new idea, introduced for the ntnishment
of crimes, was considered, and finally pas
sed the Senate on yesterday. This mca-
sure was said to be the offspring of The late
co0'"sndcr-ia-chig Of The Mary hcreqG
and it was the greatest combination of
immuginary Nonsense, Hhst could beTol-
lected in one bill. 1t contained seventeen
sections, and motion succeeded motion to
strike out, until the poor thing was hardly
cognzobfe by It's paternity; and believe
but three sections Of it passed. One of
themwts to punish person for burning a
green whcai GeIG another was to imprison
in the Penhcntiary for dcceiving in a horse
s,Cdp! Wisdom bnd experiences what
Legislation! These bills will al receive
their quicius in the House.
The school bill reported some time ago
was passed by the Senate on Saturday. A
prouocted discussion grew out Of the final
passage Of the Bin; which was principally
participated in by Mcssrs. Perknstnd Eek
ley;-the former in favor, and the LATER tp.
posed to the passage of the Bill. Hutas the
remarks of both gentlemen will appear, and
which contains the reasons for and against
this measure, shall express no opinion
either way, The principal faatwesof the
Bill are the revival Of the State Supetin.
tendent, and County Stperintendents, ant
Il Board Of Educotion, of eight members
and other expenditures necessary to keel
this machinery in motion.
A few days ago petition was presented
in the House, from the society of friends o
the State Of Indiana, composed in part o
the citizens of Ohio. The question was
o should the petition be received, conin,
, from another State. The vote was GlBos
4 unanimous against the reception of the pc
tion; only four land theyRr Wings, amen
!. whom was Mr.. NtElderry,) were in fave
# of receiving 1t. BUTT is anuseing to het
q hoHsA sam abusing the Wing House f
r. notreceivingN petition, when every one,
. his political friends voted against ii. Til
Sammy ~Neddyy can cOnsrieatiously do
- say any thing whatever. This is die d
:, liberate opinion of
!; Yours, 90. EUGENE,