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LITCHFIELD COUNTY
LiichftId- -Frunris Bacon. LennsEd Kinney.
Timothy J. SkiIson. g. II hullister.
Bsskkampsisd- Henry Lee. AlexsP. Cleve-
land.
Bethiem--Edmund TrowhridEe.
CernwalI--Hopkips T. $. Johnson. sso'es
Gosaen@-N els0n Brewster, Milo Bartnelo7
NEW, Henry NpFtae. s. w Scoylll:
Harwint5n--P. W. Noble, c. ~ Ssse' =:
New Milsord--i.sn Smith, Eli ny
gait. - N v..sS 3.
n.,,.IiS plusal, fsrown, La Mons"n
New Hariford--Trnman Cnrtiss, VIM
Rates Roger n Mills. Maiden MARSHALL
pivmouth- N. Butler. Seth Thorn
Roxhury..-I. r. Warner. B. s. Preston.
Torriugton--W Willard Hodges
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Tomlinson. William
C. Bfonson, Elijah w. Hazea, ! homas F.
Brinsmade.
vratertown--Eli Cur.iss. Amos A. Gridley
Woodburv--N B. Smith, r. H. Hotchklss
John Strong, Wiigiam B. Hptchklss.
Wins,ead--LukeC. Coe. w F. Hatch.
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For GogelAof =
CHA RK Bliss ELL.
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For Secretary,
IoHNB Il q BE RTs ON.
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LET not the day be ldesecrated, crthe hosss
Of Gud profaned, By poiitieGi harrangues. as
saults upon the pofiticGi instifufioas OF ON
sister States. n denunciation Of tina terms o
the Uniop.'' sg
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-02-19
our Representatives..

/ would do injustice 10 our own feelings
|ifwe did not call the attention Of our readers
10 The high stand our District has taken in
the state councils by boing ably and fttingly
represented. When Mr. Edgorion was first
sent TO the Senate, few expected more from
him than that he would provo an efficient
straight forward business man. He has,
however, attained a reputation over the State
for craftsmanship of very high order, for
legislative ability second to none who have
acted with him, and in the Senate he has
welded a powerful influence over the acts
OF that body. We believe, however, the
great body of his constituents fully apprc-
ciate his great services, unwearied industry,
and answering integrity, and will readily
testify their appreciation whenever an op-
portunty shall be afforded them to do SO.
In the House, t'year, our representative
District was represented by Mr.. Knapp, who
already, as an independent, and able Demo-
cratic Editor. had achieved high reputation,
which as legislator he ably susianud. MI.
Mcicalf, our present Representative, though
not so widely known as Mr.. K, and who
this winter made his first entrance on pub
lie career, has nobly sustained the high ex-
pectations that were formed Of his ability
and elsqusnce. In minority he has sue
ceeded in carrying 10 success
fu issue in the House, almost, if not every
measure Of a local character which his eon-
s,iiueats demanded while he has participated
largely in tho general Legislation Of the
State, and has acquired an snyiable repu!a-
tion amt ng her iisng men. As
soon 40 we can make room for it, we shall
give his argument on the Constitutional Cur
rsncy, of which the Ohio Press says, ait is
the most po <orful dsfsuce Of the doctrine
Of the Democracy of the Stale we have ever
sesn."
BY nominating men Of approved character
and intellect, we can. maintain and Increase
the influence thus creuted, while by con-
trary course, we will 6ud our efforts 10 effect
any good baffled by the Incompetence and
unftness of our Agents.
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The ARMY Bill.
citizens.

In Congress, the Army Bill was passed
the House, sent 10 the Senate, and passed by
that body with amendments. The House
disagreed 10 the amendments of the Senate
and Committee of Conference was ap-
pointed. The House cencurred in the COM
promise of the Committee but the Senate
refused TO concur. The Washington Union
fears that The bill may in consequence be
defeated. 1t is folly 10 censure the admins
iralion for want efvigor, if the means OF pro-
seeming the war are not afforded; and there
has been uncalleu for delay and difficulty in
this matter already.
In the House, the $3,Ooo,O0o bill was
under discussion. An effort will be made to
attach Wlmot's proviso 10 it, which we hope
will be successful.
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Tenn COrMIn.

MIR. yallandigham offered the folio wing
proambIe and joint resolution:
Whereas, In the midst Of war it is the
highest duty of the citizens, and most es-
pecially of those to whom the people have
delsga,ed public trusts, to lend their undi-
vided eountenance and support 10 the gsv-
eminent in the prosecution Of such war till
Terminated by an honorable peace.
Reselesd, therefore, That this General
Assembly docs hereby express its solemn
and unqualified condemnation Of the vote
lately given by the Hon. Thomas Corwin, q
Senator from this state in the Senate Of the
United States, against the Loan OF Treasury
Note bil--rsgarding il as direct and IN
patriotic attempt TO give "aid and comtorl''
to the enemy, by Withholding supplies freHl
the government Of the United States, and
thereby 10 cripple its energies in the further
prosecution Of the war, and compel humi-
Iliaiing peace, by the withdrawal or disastrous
Al Aht, perhaps, Of our armies from Mexico
aud without Indemnity for the cost Of the
war.
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The Canal Lands lsill.

We have not received copy Of this Bill
but understand thathproyides for reduc-
tion ofal tho Canal Lands thiriy-ihres and a
third percent. below their appraised value,
to such as will previous 70 purchasing 6le
their affidavit al the Land Office, that 1t is bo-
ma fde their intention TO enter upon, improve,
and make the land purchased their psrma-
nent residence. All purchasers are restric-
ted to 100 acres or less; but persons who
do not design TO souls upon the lands may
still purchase under the law by paying the
fill appraised value for them. Fha design
is, 10 sncourago,by this reduction actual set
tlcment, which adds TO the wealth of the
county, and by limiting tho tracts sold 10
any one person 10 100 acres, TO prevent largo
tracts being disposed Of, and kept out ofmar-
kei, for purposes Of speculation, till the in-
dustry of the poor but hardy pioneer improves
the country around them, and thus enhanees
their value, while he is deprived for years
of good roads, schools, and all the sdvaata-
ges Of progressive civilization.
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T,he Oonstltution Currency.

In tho House on tho 9th inst, Mr.. Mot
calf (uuder dispsnsaton) proposed for adep.
tioD the following resolution:
Rcsolpcd, &C.. That gold and silver coin
is tho only legitimate and constitutional cur
rcncy; that banks of circulation are opposed
to the constitution of the United States and
the constitution Of Ohio; that they are there
fore inexpediont and should be dispensed
with; that il is the iBdisputable, and as far
as tho Legislature is concerned, the inslien-
able right Of the people, through the Legis-
latnre, and at all times, 10 repeal or alter any
charter granted by the legislative authority
of the state, for the purposes Of banking;
that the revenue of the state should be raised
in shici accordance with the title of The net
entitled San act to tax all property in the
state succcrdmg to its true yalus,' giving no
preference 10 the loans and credits of bank
individuals, ner to The money Invested in
state, bank, or other stocks ever the money
invested in any other species of property.
Mr.. M. stating his determination 10 pre-
pare and publish his argument on this resolu-
lion, adding ony, that for the present, he
would content himself with demand for the
yeas and nays.
Mr.. Brown proposed TO amend by adding
these words: Provided, also, that all the
taxes of the state shall be paid in gold and
silver" which, (aitsr call Of the House,
&c, was had, was adopted-ysas 81,
nays %.
And then the resolution, as amended, was
rojscied--ysas 81, nays "a.
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The late L LogislaturcI,.. ].

The Legislature adjourned after aases
sion. SO days--one Of the shortest ses
sions ever held in Ohio. We publish the
General Laws passed, the most important q
which is the Act reducing the price of the
State Lands, from tho favor it shows to astua
settlers. As check upon speculation; al
a measure Of justice, though imperfect, te
The actual settler; and as first blow aimed
Al the tendency 10 land monopoly, the mea-
sure cannot be too highly commended
As FIRST reported by Mr.. Metcalf, it was de-
cidedlypreferabls TO its present shape, But
the principle Of The bll is retained--a break
has been made--and ws hope that hereafter
there will be less difficulty in securing a
proper consideration of our Northwestern
interests heretofore we have demanded
action in Twain, and we rejoice that at las. the
voice Of de Northwest is heard in our legis-
iatiye halls, and heard with effect.
In addition to the General Laws, we give
such Of the local acts, and The resolutions as
will be likely TO affect the interests or claim
the attention Of our readers. Notwiihstand-
ing the shorinsss of the session, perfect
fosd Of petty private Legislation has been
passed, calculated still further to circum-
scribe the rights Of the citizon. A proof
that no remedy, save prohibition in tho or
ganie law, will be effectual to stay this
yearly pouring forth Of legislative folly and
cupidity.
The character Of the leg;sla,ion OF this
winter can best be determined by what
has not been done. They have refused to
prsPaIe the way for the enlargement. of the
popular power--they have done Hsthing for
sducation--they have left the banks and
stoekjobbsn still privileged 10 escape equal
taxaton-whilo our currency is yet at the
mercy Of the paper-maksr, TO irias with our
trade aad prosperity at will. On the whole
it may be said. il they have done but little
evil, they have been equally sparing Of good.
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SHERIFFS SALE.
EXECUTION
The State of Ohio,
lanes ID. Wnmslav.

james D. WamsIey. J
RY virtue of a writ OF exec uton, to me direct.
- ed from the Court of common pleas of Put
nam county, Ohio, will offer for sale at the door
OF the Court house, in Kalida, on the 30th day Of
March, l847, between the hours of ten O'Clock,
A. M. and four o'clock, P. M, of said day, tho
following described property, to wit:
LII Lots, No. three (3) and thlrty-four (34) in
the Town of Pendeton, except SO much Of Lot
No. thirtyfour [34 as is decided to the Matho.
dist Episcopal church.
And also eleven acres and thirty. eight hun
dredths Of an acre in section thirty 1901 Town [ll
one south range eight east being the rsah east
quar,er of said section lying east oil said lots and
south of the Fndey road. Taken as the pro.
perty of James D. Wamsley, to satisfy judy
ment IN favor Of the State of Ohio.
J. II. VAIL, Sheriff
SHERHF's OFFICE,
Kslida. February, l847.} 3[2sw
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The Convention Bill Defeated.

Mr.. Vsllandgham reported House bill
No. /, for a1certainlng the will of the people
on the convention question, with an amend
ment, [sscer.aning the qualifications of cleo
tors to vote:] which was agreed to, and the
question being :on the passage of the bill
(requlring tvo-thirds3 it was decided in the
negativs--yeas 36, nays 80, as follows, to
wit:
YEAs-Msssrs. Aberae thy, Berry, Brown"
Clark Of Butler, Gee, Converse, Cock, Cot
ion, Dial, Donnsn ~irth, Ellison, Emery,
Hines, Hogus*, Kennon, Larimer, Law
rence*, Lylo, Mssgracs, McMahau ofLucas,
McMahsn Of Ceshocten, McMakin, Noble,
of Saneca, Parks, Purvance, Russell OF
Portage, Shaw, Sharp, Smith of Hamilton,
Vallandigham, Warren, Whts*, Williams OF
Coshoeton, and Yost-36.
NAxs-Messrs. Backus*, Beatty, Ben
nett*, Blake*, BlOomhuf, Breck*, Clark*, of
Franklin, Corwin*, Curis*, HARSH, Ilib.
berd*, Horlon*. kalor#, Killer, Matthew /,
Moors*, Mobiles of Franklin, Owea,' Poo,s
Riches, Tallman*, Trimble' ofMuskingum,
Trmbles of Highland, Truesdalee, Turley.,
Whtidge*, Wilson, and Speakel%,-29.
So the Speaker declared that the bill was
lost.
ABSENT T.-Wlllia.as', Of Clark; RUSSELL y
Of Harrison; McGrew', McFarln, Metcalf,
Ker*, and Johnson+-7. Wings
Ii will be seen by the above ,ha, TWEEN
TY- EIGHT wings votedaganst allowing the
people to decide upon the amendmenl OF
the Constitution; and only FIVE wings in
favor. That THIRTY Democrats voted for
allowing tbs people to decide the question,
and but ONE Democrat against. OF the
two Democrats absent, one (Mr. Metcalf J
was compelled to leave for few days BY the
severe Illness of a nsar relative, 81 afterwards
recorded his vote for the bill. Ofths five abb
sent wings, two or three evidently lodged
the question. II will thus be seen that
the wings are afraid 10 trust The exercise OF
the right Of Constitulional amendment TO the
people. This ID evident from their refusal
by party vote TO make the Board Of Public
Works elective; by their refusal last winter
in creating the Office Of Attorney General to
trust his chsice to popular vote; and by
their uniform opposition 10 the extension Of
The principle Unpopular cleclioas. An amend
ed Constitution weuld enlarge the direct
power Of the people. It would make oil the
State Officers, Judges, Clerks, &C., 10 pro-
ceed directly from the people; aAd hence
their steady opposition to it.
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BLACK LAWS.

I In Senate. Feb. 8, House bill TO repeal
Icsrtain acistherein named.
Mr.. Ewiig moved 10 smend by adding
THE following provso afthe close Of the first
section: q Provided this act shall not affect
the counties where majority Of the legal
voters shall vote in favor Of rcfusal;" which
was lost--yeas III, nays r. Mr. king
moved 70 indefinitely postpone tbs bill; which
was carricd--yeas Is, mays l6.l
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SHERIFF,S SALE.
EXECUTION.

Isaac McHenry,I
Us EXECUTION
Henry Foster.
ny virtue Of two writs of execution to me d-,
rected from the Courf of common pleas, of
Putnam County, Ohio, will offer for sale, at the
door Of the Court house, in Kalida,o the 30h
day of March, A D., I847, between the hours of
ten o'clock, A. M, and four o'clock, p. M, Of
sid day, the following described property, to
wit:
Commencing at ths north east corner of section
thirty two 1921 town two [2I south range III seven
east, thence south one hundred rods, thence west
eighty rods, thence north one hundred rods,
thence east eighty rods, to the place Of beginning
Supposed to be fifty acres more or less Taken
as the property OF Henry Foster, to satisfy two
Judgments in favor of Isaac McHenry.
J.H. VAIL, Sheriff.
SnERFr's OFFICE,
Kaida, February 10, I847.{ Blew
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Hon. c. L. vallandig AIMS Speech

We have received copy of Mr.. Vallan-
dgbam's Speech on the bill 10 give the
people the power 10 vote for or against an
amendment of the Constitution. We shall
publish it, SO that our readers may be iamil-
lar with its reasoning. Mr.. v. hasinvestigat.
ed with master-mind the evils which de.
press our prosperity, and seeks TO apply the
right remedy: change in the organic law
IA law excel enl at The time Of IFS adoption,
but unified TO meet the wants of the mighty
state which has risen TO greatness under il.
Mr. V. is but young member, but he has
taken first place among The leading minds
of tho State, his views are radica! and pro-
found and we shall look forward 10 his achev-
ing high destiny; should his aim be, as
hitherto, the greatest good of his fellow
citizens,
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SHERIFrS SALE.
EXECUTION.
sHHRivy's oTyrcE
knlida, Feb'y. 10, 1et7.

- '" % EXECUTION.
Elijah l.. Durfy.
RY virtue Of writ OF Execution, drected by the
ID Clerk Of the Court Of common pleas, Of Puinnm
county Ohio will oier for SALE at the door OF the
house. in ksda on the Both day Of March, A. d. 647,
between the hours Of 10 o'clock n and o'coeh r. ~
the following described real estate to wit: ~
In Lot number seventeen M In the town of Columbus
Grove, with frame for house on II,
and Out Lot number eight. s In the Of Columbus
Grove supposed to contain three acres more or ess
Taken as the property Of Elijah l.. Dury. 10 satisfy
judgment in favor Off. w. Shawn.
eNnRIvy's OpyIen. !
Kafids, Feb 10. 1e47 3isav
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GcM. Taylor,s Letter.

In Congress tho wings proposed resolution,
laudatory ofGeb. Taylor; TO this the Demo.
Gratis sssented, but aided provisc, which
stated that nothing contained in the resolu-
tions should be construed into an approval Of
the terms tf the eapiulation Of Monterey
About this time Gen. Gaines, who had in
his possession letter frsm Gen. Taylor, de-
veloping materially the plan of tins campaign,
and complaining Of The Administration for
not approving Of the torms Of The capitulation
of Monterey, and setting forth that tho Gen
eral was opposed 10 the further advance of
the army into Mexico, was published in the
New York Express. 1t is unjust 10 Gen. Tay-
lor 10 believe that ho designed TO publish
il, but he suffers from the indiscretoa Of
friend never a, any time very discreet in his
actions. The imprudent disclosures of this
letter are calculated seriously 10 comprom-
ss the safety Of tho army; and in conse-
ausnce Of this, the Secretary at war revived
the order Of 1925, declaring that no officer
should write letters disclosing the plans Of
the campaign until the war was concluded
under penalty Of boing dismissed from the
service.
The wings who, by the way consider this
war as vcry wicked and wrong oao, aud of
course if they are honest eaanot but look up
on Gen. Taylor as successful bucanier or
ravager Of all unfortunate foe, nevertheless
claim all his services for the whig cause or be-
cause he is whig, and affect 10 be very in
dignant because of the persecution 10 which
they assert he has been subjected by the
Administration. What this persecution con
sists in we arc at loss 10 know--the demo-
cratic Administration found him brevst
Brigader and made him a Major General; the
President spoke in the highest terms of the
achie vsments Of the army under Taylor, and
refused SO long as he conconed in the de-
sign ofths campaign TO superscde his COM
pand, by sending Gen. Scoitto out rank him.
Ifthis is persecution il differs frem whig psrse-
cution. Such was the cry in relation 10 Gen.
Scott when his soup lettors made him ridic-
ulous, yet the administration have given him
the trust, before very properly refused him.
But the whole Of the why sputter is for ef-
feet; and is TOO flmsy To cffact any thing
with any man having brains enough 10 sna-
bio him 10 put Two ideas together.
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J.fJ. ACKERhAN. Hf
Atf0rRey nHh Counsellor az Law.
KALIDA, PUTNAM COUNTY, offiJ.
SHERIFFqS SHE.
DEcRETAL ORDER.

r'',s' a'.s %sa''''' :.a', DncanrAI ORDER
DY virtue ofa Deereta Order 10 me directed from the
ID court Of common pleas, OF Putnam County, Ohio. Il
will offer for sale the door Of the Court House. IN Kali
do the a0th day Of March, A. d. Is47, between the
hours Of ten O'Clock, A. M, and four o'clock, r. NJ OF
said do y, the following described property witt
The north ons fraction Of the north quarter Of sec
on fourteen town noT range five east OF the msrid
Ian line containing thirty four acres and fty hundedhs
Of an acre. aA Il
Also the north east fraction Of section thirteen township
no,h range five east cenainiag forty nine and
three hundred eaths Of an 81
And also the nosh fraction Of the north quarter
Of section number e5Ssn township one north Of rango
number FIVE east; containing hundred and irfyfour
and nifty three hundredtis ofIqnd. less.
Taken as the property Of HuFh fcott. TO satisfy De-
cretal Order In favor Of George II. Capron.
TN. VAIL, shetf.
SnERIPIs 0rHcE, t.- III
KAlidh, Feb. 10. 10l7 312ew
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SHERFF,S sale.
EXECUTION

Henry n'a', :, Shank EXECUTION
Elijah Ferguson
DY virtue of three writs Of Execution to me di-
- rected from the Court of Common Pleas, Of
Putnam County, Ohio, will offer for sale. at .he
door Of the Court Honse, in Kalida, ON the seth
day of March, A. D. ls47, between the hours Of
ten o'clock, A. M, and fodr o'clock P. M, Of
said day the following, described property, to
wit .a-s.... s-
Tbs east tne south west quarter of SEQ
tion number twcnty-eight township number two
sosth range Gumber eight east; containing about
Fsrayy. fFisn'y aces. Taken as the properly Of Elijah
Henry Shank.
J. H. VAIL, Sheriff.
SBERIFf's OFFICE,
Kalida, February 19, t847.} 3i2ew
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SHERIFF7S SAFE.
EXECUTION.
Thomas Sparrsw,

". EXECUTION
Michael J. Myers.
RY virtue OF writ OF execution, to me directed
- from the Court of common pleas, of Putnam
County, Ohio, will offer for sale, at the door Of
the Court house, in Kulida, on the Both day Of
March, A. D.. l847, between the hours of ten
o'clock. A. NJ, and four O'Clock, P. M, of said
day, the following described property, to Wit:
In'Lot No. fifty six, 1861 with dwelling houso
and barn on the same, and In Lot No. siyty-one
[6ll all in the Town Of Columbus Grove, Pleasant
Township, Putnam County, Ohio. Taken as the
property OF Michael ]. Myers, to satisfy judg-
ment in favor of Thomas Sparrow,
]. H. VAIL, Sheriff.
SHERFr's OErIcE,
Kalida, February 10, IS47. blew