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OHIO LEGISLATURE.

The Senate of Ohio is composed of SO members
-15 OF whom are democrats and FL wings. OF
the wings there are IL lawyers, . farmers, l msr-
chant, miller. physician. hotel keeper, and 1
banker Ofthe democrats, 3 are lawyers, 8 farm.
ers, land agent and merchants; of the whole
number, 6 were born in Pennsylvania, 6 in Ohio,
8 in Connecticut, in Virginia, in Maryland, :
in New York, 2 in Kentucky, 2 in Vermont, in
New Hampshire, in Maine, l in Wales. and ia
ireland. The oldest member is aged Sc years, and
the youngest3l The average age of all the MEM
bers is about AZ years. Four members are unmar.
ried. 70
The House OF Representatives is composed of a
members-27 of whom are democrats, and As wings.
or the wings rs are farmers, slawyers, millright,
l printer, tanner, 2 physicians, saddler, par.
son, merchants, jnkeeper, rope maker, and I
iron founder. Ofthe democrats, Is are farmers, =
lawyers, carpenters, 3 physicians, printer, I
merchant, and 2 blacksmiths. OF the whole num-
Der, Is were born in Ohio, l5 in Pennsylvania, Q
in Virginia, in New York, in Vermont, 8 in
Connecticut, 2 in Maryland, in New Hampshire,
in North Carolina, in New Jersey, in Massa.
chusetts, in Rhode Island, ! in France, and in
Germany. The place OF nativity Of three Of the
members is not found in The list from which the
foregoing is taken. Oldest member 65-youngest
25. The average age of all the members is nearly
AZ years., There are SIX unmarried members.
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THE CONTESTED SEAT.

The Legislature, on Wednesday
evening, finally succeeded in their act
of infamy, by turning Mr.. BErrs, the
rightful and legitimate Representative
of the people of Morgan county, out
ofhis seat, and giving it 10 CHANDLER,
a federalist, who comes here claiming
the seat upon the strength of the votes
oftwo townships of people who were
enumerated with Athens county, when
the State was apportioned for repre-
sentatives, and who had no more right,
under the constitution Of the State, to
vote with Morgan county, than they
had with Franklin. Thus has this un-
scrupuous Legislature trampled upon
the rights Of the people of Morgan coun-
ty, for the purpose of carrying out their
unhallowed political designs.
1t was a mere partlzan affair, as Mr..
Summers (fed.) declared upon the floor
of the House-"lt was merely our bull
that gored their OK" II, said Mr..
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FOR GOVERNOR OF OHIO,
DAVID TOD, Of TrumbuU.
THE KIDNAPPING CASE.

We see it stated in our exchanges that g the
General Court of Virginia has declded-twelve
judges to three-in the Parkersburg kidnapping
case, that the Jurisdiction OF the State Of Virginia
extends TO the actual ,oafer line of the Ohio river
at the particular time of any occurrence. This
line of course is not fixed, but shifts, according to
the rise or fall of the water, from freshets or low
water" 1t is further said that If this be the line,
"the offence charged upon the Parkersbu-g pris-
oners will come within the jurisdiction OF Virgin
Ia" II this be SO, the prisoners must have been
at some time, during the occurrence, in the water.
II is further sid; that verdict IN the case Of the
prisoners will not be rendered till in June next.
They, however, are TO be discharged from prison,
by giving bond IN the sum of $50 for their appear
ance at the said June term.
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Of American freedom. were still at the
head Of the cabinet Of Washington,
slight, indeed, would our apprehensions
be as to the result of the Oregon nego-
tiation.' Nothing more likely than
that the people of the United States en-
tertain the opinion here intimated Of
Mr.. Webster's facility Of disposition;
and they might well dread the issue
did he stand in the connexion with the
Oregon controversy whichsthe Times
considers it so essential 70 the inter-
ests of Great Britain he should occupy.
The Times, animated by the tory prin-
ciples which it maintains, declares,
with naiuete amusing enough to US in
America, that the danger OF war is to
be discovered, is it exists at all, in the
fact that the policy Of Mr.. Folks ad-
minstration, will, Of necessity and OF
choice, be directed by the influence OF
that popular majority which brought
Mr.. Polk into power. That Mr.. Polk
will shape his policy with reference to
the national appreciation, and make his
administration respond TO the will OF
the majority, so far as it has been, or
may be, collected, is thing of course.
Did suspicion exist that President
Of the United States was prepared to
furstrate the national will, with an un-
derstandIng of what that will is, he
would stand condemned irredeemably
for entertaining such purpose. In
that country where "the king can do
no wrong"-where Parliament is om-
nipotent-where popular opinion is an
affair fit for legislative correction or
contempt-it may do very well to utter
the sentiments expressed by the Times; |;
but in this country, he is bold man
who dares avow them.
The Times makes a consolatory ad-
mission, which we shall republish for
the purpose OF quieting the nervous
alarms Of the apprehensive. That pa
per has the frankness to say, and the
moderation to allow, that, sat no dis
tant period, therefore, we augur that
the system Of joint-occuPatlon will be
terminated; and. as we ourselves have
extended the jurisdiction of the British
courts of justice of Canada to our own
settlements on the Coiumbia, so we
readily admit that the Americans are
free to establish their jurisdiction on
the southern bank of that river, or
wherever their settlements are found.
In these two measures there is moth
ing to render war inevitable"
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many millions Of men and women, may be coined
into dividends on the stock Of In dia- House.
"But il is not SO; and il is time that the world
should understand. and should act on the undeupn.
ding for all the purposes of responsibility,
moral and political, England and the East India
Company are one and insepafabe, and the compa-
ny a mere administrative department ofthe British
government. saio
"Nor can itbe alleged that the deeds on which
we are commenting, the deeds past times only,
and times Of laxer morality; for the blood-stainsd
fields and plundered cities OF Ksndahar and KabuI,
of Sndh, and Of Gwaor, are yet steaming and
smoking before US, in the freshness of their recent
devastation"
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ADMISSION OF TExAs.-The U. s. Senate, on
Monday, the 22d, adopted the joint resolution
Texas into the Union, by the following vote. The
wings who voted in the affirmative, are in italies'
YEAS-Messrs Allen, .areher, Ashley, Atchi.
son, Atherton, Bagby, Burow, Benton, Berries,
Breese, Calhoun, Cass. Chalmers, Colquitt Dick
inson, Dix, Fairfield, Hannegan, Haywood, Jen-
ness, Johnson, of La; Levy, Lewis. Mangun'.
Niles, Pennybacker, Sewer, Speight, Sturgeon,
Turney, and Westcott--3l.
NAYS--Messrs. Thomas Clayton, John M.
Clayton, Corwn, Davis, Dayton, Evans, Greene.
Huntington, Miller, Phelps, Simmons, Upham.
Webster, aud Woodbridge-I4
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Summers, the case was reversed, In .
political point of view, he had no doub
but that the result would have beer
accordingly thereby candidly acknowl
edging that the wings had treated j
merely as a political question, which ]!
| the truth.
To those who were ignorant of the
real state of the case, and followed
their unscrupulous leaders into this IN
famous act, we have only to say, they
are to be pitied. But the leaders, who
have dictated, and dragged this infa,
nous act through the Legislature, de
serve the scorn and contempt Of every
citizen. A door has been thrown open
by the wings, which, ii kept open By
parties, must end in a civil revolution;
counties can be changed every year,
for The mere purpose OF changing then
political complexion. and to answer
the purposes of some political dema.
gogue.
The resolution was passed bya strict
party vote, except some three or tour
wings who found it conOenient to be
out Of their seats, among their number,
Mr.. Irwin, from Athens.-he was said
to be sick. No wonder!
The remarks of Mr.. Finn, after the
vote was taken, had the effect of ava.
kening the feelings ofthc wings. And
so true and withering were his remarks
that he disturbed, in great degree.
the equinimiiy of the "sophishcaL" and
legal gentleman from Clark. So sore
was Mr.. Mason under the lash, that
he arose and called the member from
Hamilton TO order. Mr.. Finn de-
manded that he should put his point OF
order in writing. Mr.. Mason was put
somewhat aback, and proceeded to
state that. he should not insist, &c.
Mr.. Reemelin-I call the gentleman
from Clark TO order, he must put his
objections in writing. The Speaker;
The gentleman from Clark is out of
order. Down sat Mr.. Mason, with
an unnatural redness in his face. Mr..
Finn then proceeded, and for a short
time, the seats of the whig members
appeared extremely y uneasy.
A more high-handed act of infamy
has not been perpetrated, in our recol-
lection. And the countenances of some
of the whig members, indicated that
their feelings were somewhat lacerated.
This Legislature bids fair to fill the
measures OF its intamy.-- Statesman.
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THE NEW COUNTY

The following proceedings of the Legislature
give the death blow to the new county proposed to
be erected from the counties of Monroe. Guernsey,
Muskingum. Morgan and Washington:
to which had been referred the petitions for the
new county of Noble, made report, stating that
the proceedings in relation thereto, had not con-
formed 10 the acquisitions of the law in single
instance, and asked to be discharged from the fur
ther consideration of the subject. Report agreed to.
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ESCAPE FROM PRsoN. During Fri
day nightoi the late term of the court
of Common Pleas for Summit county.
a young man named E. =. Willis. made
his escape from the Akron Jail. He
had been in confinement for sixteen
months awaiting the final result ofa
prosecution pending against him for
an attempt To commit an outrage upon
the person of female who had been
entrusted to his care. D1ring the Ia ST
summer. the case was brought to tric /
and verdict OF guilty rendered against
the prisoner. For some cause or 9th
er, the verdict was set aside. and new
trial granted. AT this second trial, the
jury were dlvided-"lour for Il general
conviction-and eight for conviction
of simple assault, acquitting him OF
the intent charged. They finally came
in with general verdict of guilty,
when three of the Jurors filed their aft
davits that at the time they pronounc-
ed thel verdict they believed, and still
believed him guilty ofan assault only,
and not of the intent to commit arape;
but that they were sick. and gave the
verdict they did rather than be longer
confined in the Jury ROOM" During
the night whilst the jury was still out,
the prisoner made his escape. The
Cleveland Plain Dealer says. he sis a
brother of N. p. Willis, of New
York, and is otherwise respectfully
connected. No particular efforts have
been made for his re.capture." ."--B.
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STARTLING ANNoUNcEMENT.-The n.
Orleans Picayune of the ll,h inst.
brings intelligence that the Hon. Rit E
GARLAND, one of tie Judges Of the Su-
preme Court OF Louisiana, has been de-
tected in the crime Of forgery, and af-
ter twice attempting to commit suicide
by throwing himself from steamboat
into the river, had finally effected his
escape, The forgery consisted in the
making of note for some six thous-
and dollars and attaching to it the name
OF Ia certain John MELON ough. When
rumor got hold of the transaction, the
Judge refunded portion of the mon
ey, and ImpIored McDonough to save
him and his family from utter destruc-
ton. Overcome by the appeal, Nc
Don ough attempted to screen the for
gerry by giving his genulne-note for the
balance of the money obtained by the
sale of the fraudulent one.
This Judge Garland is a man of high
legal and intellectual abilities. He was
III OoHSlcoS III io4O, uiiu was oHO VI
the famous whig Congressional com
mittee of seven to whom was coniided
the management Of the Hard Cider
campaign OF that memorable year. II
is somewhat remarkable that CHARLES
F. MITCHELL, of New York, who is
now in the Sing Sing peniten,iary, was
also member OF that.same committee.
Both have since been guilty of the
same high crime. Mitchell, when pur-
sued, attempted to drown himself By
leaping into the st. Lawrence. Gar
land when detected, attempted TO throw
himself inlo the Mississippi How
truly the end was foreshadowed by the
beginning!-Ohio Patriot.
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On Tuesday las: the Senate confirmed the nom.
tentary to the kingdom of Great Britain. The
nomination of George W. Woodward, Of Pennsyl.
vania. to be judge Of the Supreme Court, was
confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday, Union
Of Dec "a.
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G5- A verdict Of not gully. has been returned
by the jury in the case of c. ]. McNuty, for en-
bezzling public moneys. There are four other
indictments against McNulty, which it is said will
not be prosecuted.
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Correspondence of the Bee.
ARMY OF OCCUPATION


CAMP OPPOSITE MATAMoRos, June 9th 1916
The wet weather and heat of the sun have
somewhat impaired the health of our army.
though il may yet be considered good. The
disease most prevalent is the diarrhea, but
believe it is a mildar state OF the disease
than generally prevails in this climate and al
this season of the year. To prevent the
spread of this, the Surgeon of our regiment
has protested against the use of green corn.
and accordingly our Colonel has totally pro-
hlbIted IFS admission in the lines. | assure
you there never was an action on the Corn
Laws OF England that produced so much dis
satisfaction as this direct prohibition of our
military ruler. 1t was utterly out of the
question to hold public meetings on the sub
Ject, and had they been held would have
been OF no avail, for our King rules without
consulting Ministers or Parliament, when The
health of the troops is brought in question.
Yesterday Colonel Wilson's command
crossed the river in obedience to an order TO
proceed TO Camargo and take possession of
that point. 1t is about ninety miles above
here, on the river. and thirty above Reinso,
place where | suppose he will halt for a
day or two. A Lieutenant of the Rangers
told me he expected there would be a brush
between Wilson and the Mexicans at The
former place, but did not seem to think
'twould amount 10 any thing.
We are as ignorant here of our destina-
ton as you are in New Orleans, other than
that we start up the river. Some are opin.
ion that the army will be scattered and take
and occupy posts on the river, while the
large portion seem sanguine that we march
directly for Monterey, where the enemv,s
forces are concentrating and fortifying them
selves. Should the latter prophecy be veri.
fed, we will have warm work in reaching
the point, as the sun is warmer in he prai.
ries on the route than you can imagine.
Monterey is ninety leagues from Maiamoros
and eighty from the Rio Grande, and were
it not that the rains keep the pralries pretty
wet, it would be difficult for infantry to reach
water when needed, and at easy marches.
A party of Rangers went out the other
day and fell in with ten or twelve Mexicans.
two of whom they killed, the balance sur
rendered Immediately, and all but two were
suffered TO depart. They were armed and
the rangers fred without questioning whe,h-
er they were friends or enemies, taking it
for granted that armed men were the lat
ter.
Capt. Stringer is about TO establish Post
Office at his headquarters, for the accommo-
dation of our regiment, which will indeed
be very accommodating. By the way, speak
ing of ost-office, | was much pleased at the
one in Matamoras the other day. wished
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no have roof to shelter them or food to subsist

no have a roof TO shelter them food TO subsist
upon.
The sale af the Temple and the balances OF
the church estates would enable the trustees TO
send off every man, woman. and child; and this
would have been effected long ago but for the
const ant agitation which has been kept up in
other portions of the county.
The Regulators" now say that the trustees
must lea forthwith and hand over their 5usi-
ness to others. but. as it was remarked by one
of the speakers at the last meeting. "it is not at
all likely that any but such as would use their
influence against the place would be accepta-
ble." This is not the only difficulty. Hun
dreds have thrown their properly into the hands
of the trustees to SELL and it would require weeks
! TO instruct others to the nature OF the titles
an5 the condition of the estates.
If hGstilities against the place should cease
thew can sell out (tempe and ally in few
weeks, and wind up Mormonism in Illinois tor
ever. These are the views of the new citIzeni
who have spoken or the subject. and the only
rational position which can be taken
Our reporter has jast returned from the lowe
side OF the river and represent th6 conotion o.
some OF the MormOns as deplorabIe. lucy
have no shelter whatever, and but a scanl>
supply of food. Women and children are liable
| to all the distressing consequences OF exposure
TO the weather, and if starvation is averted, dis
ease will finish the work. AS one of the spea
kers remarked: ''The sufferings OF the starving
IIieu CduuOt 10 CACcSoCu W thob VIC nave a.
our own land, for the Irish have a roof to die
under"
No overt act has yet taken place between the
belllgerents. One of the picket guards brough
in suspicious individual from the invading
camp last evening, He stated he had been SEM
to the city for whIskey and was dismissed.
committee of the new settlers have just
called upon usH with a request to call upon al
the friends OF justice and civil liberty within q
reasonable distance of this city to come imme-
diately to their relief. An official manifesto to
this effect will be issued as soon as they are re-
lIeved of active duties.
| The invading party are about 400 strong, and
have ore cannon, designed, as some have asser-
ted, TO storm the Temple.
Sunday morning, o'cIock.-The whole city
lie in IN uproar-the bell has struck to call every
man to arms, and men of mi ght are moving has
tily to the muster ground. The force sworn tC
act under the sh eriff exceeds Go men. They
will move in two or three hours tow ards the hos
tile camy.
The issue is made and in q few hours til 9 re-
| suit will probably be known.
Captain Clifford, formerly of Quincy, who has
been deputized by the sheriff to act, and who
heads the new citizens, desires us 10 say that he
is the friend of peace, and has done all in his
power 10 make peace, but in the presen emer-
gency, both himself and the new citizens gene
rally think proper to call upon the friends of
justice and civil liberty, in Quincy and else
where, to lenG them their countenance and as
sistance in the protection Of their property.
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or We have been engaged otherwise
than al our table this week.

New HAMPsHRE U. S. SENAToR.-The
House Of Representatives, on Tuesday, cleo
ted Hon. John P. Hale, United States Sen
ator, for six years, from the 4th of March
next. The whole number OF votes was 27l
Necessary to a choice, 1872. John P. Hale
l39; Hubbard, ll9; Jas. Bell, l; John KEEL
ley, /; VIM. Badgar, /. The Senate, on the
afternoon, concuHed.. with the House in 1 he
election of Hon. ]. P. Hale, by vote of II
to 8.
Mr.. H. il will be remembered, was form
srly Locofoco representative in Congress
from New Hampshire; but the Locos refus-
ed 10 send him again in consequence OF his
opposition TO Texas. The result was a
"split in the party," and after several unsuc-
cessful efforts to elect a representative in his
place, the opposition 10 Locofocoism united
and overthrow the party in this .its former
strong hold-secured a majority in the State
Legislature, and as the result gave New
Hampshire Wing Governor, and Mr. Hale
goes into the u. S. Senate decided oppo-
neni OF Mr.. Folks administration.
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The treaty which comprises our difficult
les with Eng 'and, whatever may be the ns. =
ture of The terms, will have favorable effect
upon our relations with Mexico. The gov
eminent of that country will no longer hope
as il seems 10 have hitherto done, for assis-
taace from Europe, in the war with the Uni
ted States, and will have one reason the
more to consen; 10 the negotiation OF q
peace.
Our own information from Wash ington,
derived from high source, is that the SEN
ate will most likely act on the proposition
to-day, and that its decision will be in favor
of accepting it.
We think we see land I've think we see
an end of these agitations, of that continual
turmoil, which now exciting fears, now be-
getting hope, has kept the country in distrac-
ton for the last twelve months. With the
settlement of this Oregon matter, we shall
soon have peace with Mexico.
Thanks to the valor of Gen. Taylor and
his gallant little army, we have already an
end of hostilities in that war. But in the
settisment of our difficulties with England
LONG step will be made towards peace
That Mexico did look for assistance from
Europe in war with the United States, is
altogether very likely, but the amicable SET
element Of this affair about Oregon, must
convince her that England has no DISPOSE
ton 20 embroil herself in the quarrels of 9TH
er nations, and this will cut off all hope OF
Mexico prosecuting her contest with US with
any degree of success.
And who will not rejoice when Peace
again reigns throughout the world? Who
will not be glad when all this array of men
marching TO the battle field, this going forth
to shoot or be shot, shall end? Who will
moi be grateful again for the return of these
blessings which Peace can only bring? We
have but tasted of the cup which war pre-
sents 10 our lips, and though it is already
gilded and carved with glorious victories,
and deeds of chivalry that command admira-
tion--sIll we find its contents are but gall,
a draught so bitter that we turn with sorrow
and loathing from the thought of draining it
to its dregs. Give US, then, we say--give
US back Peace.