Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1847-11-26
OHIO STATE JOURNAL
SESSION OF 1918.

The time is again near NJ hand, when the Repre-
sentatves Of the people OF Ohio, will be convened
ct the Capital, TO deliberate and pass upon matters
porilA.ng TO the common welfare. In those delib-
e-liious, and in the measures which shall result from
tcn every citizen in the State is immediately ORE
motey concerned. And as by the theory OF our Gov
GfnmtHt every citizen is constituted an integral part
Cl the State a. should his sentiments and his inter-
rsts, whatever they may be within the pas of the
Constitution be fairly reflected by the action of the
Icgslptarc II H. indeed not TO be expected that in
community Ike the State Of Ohio, embracing an
esCut Oi territory sufficient for an European empire
nrG trcmjng with population OF near two millions
OF soUs, d'snc ness and prominence can be given to
every individual, view; but there are certain great
Gud fundamental points of State policy as well as of
doctrine, which challenge the assent Of numerous
Cus.cs, il not the entire community. And as the in
dyn.uaI oc fnds himself absorbed by these class.
80, 70 does he find that his own particular interests
are afidcnty guarded and protected by that policy
which inpars the greatest good to the greatest num-
bCr-wLlic The rights Of all are sacredly respected
By the enlightened policy of our State legislation
within the pat few years measures have been adop-
ted fording The people local currency every way
equal to gold and slNer-and for supplying the Ex-
chcfucr with revenue fully adequate to it's emer-
gentles. These salutary measures, of vital interest
to the honor and welfare Of the State and the people
were not brought into operation without a struggle
Of resistance from purity whose leaders openly a.
vowed their purpose to restrict the circulating medi.
um to gold and silver only-and who did not scru-
pie TO declare their purpose to all means in their
power to dCprcss the credit OF the State.
What has been thus gained, can be preserved on.
ly by the exercise of the most unring vigilance
Opposition to these measures Of State policy has in
Geed been rcbuked at the bao-box; but il still ex
lets in all its vruence and only awaits the favora
bic opportunity to again manifest itself. THE snake
has been scOrched--not killed"
1t uiA dcvolve upon the Legislature at its coming
session. under the provisions OF the Constitution, to
6Tporon the Representatives in the General Assem-.
bly, Tor the ensuing four years, among the several
counties, according to the number OF white male in.
habltants above twenty-one years of age in each
and in such ratio that the whole number of Repre.
sentatives shall not be less than thirtvsix nor ex
reed seventy-two This duty we hope to see fairly
performed with all practicable approximation to e.
quality. The nquitous and anti-repubcan exam.
pie Sc, by our opponents in this particular when in
poTer, ia not worthy TO be followed; but in avoiding
that example, we should take care that wrong be not
Ccne to ourselves Courtesy does not require this
Of ou' hnnds-ustice and equity concur with sound
policy in Iorbldding il.
Measures will probably be devised and put in train
for gradual reduction OF the State debt and conse
quent ghteningO OF tho hurthens Of taxation This
isE layorlte item of Whg policy, and will not es.
cape the otenIlon Of the majority, in the coming La
gs,atrei aud as that majority Is responsible for the
character and success Of It's measures it will exer
else a prudential care in adapting the means. Il
employs 10 the end II cOntemplates
Several important elections will have 10 be mpds
BY tho Legislature at the coming session; and al.
though do not anticipate that tho sesson viii be
as long as has been customary for the last ten or
twelve years, its proceedings will nevertheless he
be irasght with deep interest to the people of the
State Ample preparations will be made for afford.
ing our roaGcrs prompt and authentic reports of Le
gisialiye proceedings, and OF the current news.
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Columbus, October %, lo47.