The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-01-17
OHIO, LEGISLATURE.
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4 SENATE, Jan. s. Is46.-Mr. Hart presented
i the memorial of VIM. Hawkias and other citizens
Of Morgan county, askingths Legislature to con-
slider the propriety Of passing law to permit the
owners Of real and personal property of the state,
to free such property from tax, on account of the
present state debt, by paying. at as early apsrod
they may desire, such just and equitable portion
Of the state debt, as may be assessed such prop
erty, according to its value. Referred to the com
mittee on Finance.
The following resolution was offered:
Resolved 6y the Senate and House Of Represen.
fatiues, That fifteen hundred copies Of the report
of the commissioners appointed to examine the
books, accounts and proceedings Of the Board of
Public Works, be printed for the use OF the Gen
eral Assembly; one hundred copies of which shall
be placed at the disposal of said commissioners;
which was agreed to. r a
HOUSE, Jan. b, 1S46--Mr. Brown of Mont
gomery, presented two petit ons from citizens of
Montgomery county, for increase Of pedlsr's IL
| cense. .t W.
By Mr.. Ridgwsy, from 10 citizens of Greene
county, for an increased tax on pedlars
By Mr.. Chandler, from 81 citizens Of Section
No. l, 2, 8, and A, Of Roxbury township, WASH
ington county, praying to be attached 10 Morgan
| county.
Mr.. Kimball reported back the bill to amend the
act creating the office of Township Assessor. with
sundry amendments, which were agreed to, and
the bill engrossed for third reading tomorrow.
Senate bill more sffectually to prevent gambling.
Recommtted to the Judiciary committee.
| SENATE, Jan. 8, ls46.-Mr, Codding, pre-
sented petition from 16 citizens Of Medina coun-
ty, for the repeal of all laws making legal disabil-
ites on account Of color. Referred to a select
committee on that subject.
| BY Mr.. Welch, from 80 citizens of Athens
county praying charter for railroad from Belpre
to Columbus. Laid on the table.
Mr.. Kelley from the Finance committee repor-
ted bill for evying taxes on all property in this
state, according to its true value. Read the first
time.
Mr.. Goddard moved to take up aresolution rela-
tive to the increase of judicial circuits;whch
agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Ewing,
The resolution was laid on the table.
Mr.. Goddard gave notice of bill to incorporate
the GAINESVILLE cotton mill
Mr.. Goddard moved to take up resolution
against increasing the number of Judicial Circuits
in the state; which was agreed to.
The question was then taken upon the resolu-
ton. which was carried, and the resolution was
agreed to.
Mr. Anderson gave notice OF bill to reduce the
number of Associate Judges.
1 HOUSE, Jan 6 lS46.-A bill to amend the act
creating the office Of Township Assessor. Passed
Mr.. Wilford presented petition from 1000 per-
o color, in this state for the repeal of all laws
Withholding from them the right to testify in courts
Of Justice, where white person is party in the
case.
1 Also, for repeal Of the law requiring them to
give bond for their good behaviour.
Also, for repeal of the law which withhods
from them participation in the benefits arising
from the common school fund.
On motion of Mr. Mason,
The bill for the protection of sheep, by imposing
tax upon dogs, was taken up.
Mr. Mason moved to Iecommit the bill to the
committee Agriculture, with Instructions to in
corporate provisions authorizing the County Com
missoners of the several counes to levy and col
ect tax on dogs in their respective counties, ac-
cordng to the provisions of the bill; and also for
the payment Of any such tax, into the county treas
ury, tor the relief Of such owners of sheep des.
troyed by dogs, shall make sufficient proof of
such destruction, and of their inability to obtain
satisfaction from the owner of such dog-such
proof to be made to the Board of County Commits
sioners, at any one of their stated sessions; and
that the balance of such tax remaining after salts
flying all such claims for damages for sheep des-
troyed shall be for the use of common schools.
; Mr.. Williams, of Coshoc ton, moved to strike out
that part Of the instruction which provides for a
dog insurance on sheep. Lost.
Mr. Phelps moved to amend by making it law
full to kill dogs when wandering from their homes
and keepers; which was agreed to.
The bill was then recommitted with the instruc-
: tons.
SENATE, JAM Z, ,1s46.--on motion of Mr.
Goddard,
a bill providing an adequate compensation for
the Judges of the Supreme Court, and other courts
, of the state, was taken up. l.t2
The question was upon striking out from the SAL
ary of President Judges, $1,000, and inserting
$1,000; which was carred--yeas %, nays IL. ie
The question was then taken upon the engross-
ment Of the bill, and carried-yeas 20, nays IL.
so the bill was ordered to be engrossed for third
reading.
The bill providing for an adequate compensation
for the Judges of the Supreme Court, the Presi-
dent Judges of the Court Of Common Pleas, and
the Judge Of the Superior Court Of Cincinnati, was
i read the third time.
The question being upon the passage Of the bill,
The yeas and nays were demanded, and resulted