The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-01-02
SENATE.

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DEC. 22.-Almost the entire day was occupied
in the discussion of resolutions in relation to the
Senate printer The wings are perfectly rabid on
this subject They talk about the violation Of con-
tract, &c. as il they had never taken the printing
from 8. Medary aud given il to whig favorites.
HOUSE.
Dec. 22.--Mr Hibberd offered resolution In
structing the committee on Finance to inquire in
to the sxpediency of abolishing or altering the
penalties attached to the paymentof delinquent
taxes, as provided by act passed March I'd ,ls46
adopted.
On motion ofMr. Valandgham, the resolutions
relative TO the Mexican war were taken up, when
Mr.. " proceeded to reply to the arguments of gen.
tlemen in opposition to the resolutions. Having
closed his remarks,
Mr.. Backus moved that the resnlutlons be re-
ferred to the committee on Federal Reations.--s
The yeas and nays being called for were, yeas 81,
nays 33. ca motion of Mr.. Trimble Of Highland,
the resolutions introduced by Mr. -Truesdale, on
the same subject, were referred to the same COM
mittee.
SENATE.
Dec. 23-The bill in relation to the immigra-
ton and settlement of negroes and mulatto per-
sons in Ohio, was read second time.
The Speaker presented communication from
the Secretary of State declining to deliver paper
to the printer to the Senate.
The Clerk Of the Senate was then directed to
procure the paper
HOUSE.
DEC. 2s-After the presentation Of numerous
petitions on the license question, quite discussion
took place on printing the Report of the Auditor
of State in German; the proposition to print 500
copies in that language was carried.
Mr.. Yost, from select committee, ,reporteda
bill to incorpol ate the town of Clarington in Mon
roe county, which was read the first time.
SENATE.
DEC. 2.-Mr. Utter gave notice that he would
introduce bill to repeal the law erecting new
State House.
The bill proposing to tax banks, state stocks, and
iewelry was under consideration.
HOUSE.
DEC. 24.-Pehtions presented, as usual, on the
license question.
Mr.. Truesdale offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolped, That the committee on common
schools and school lands inquire into the expedi.
ency of amending the law regulating the erection
of school houses, in such manner, that all lands
being once taxed for the erection of school house
shall be exempt from such tax for the space Of ten
years thereafter.
SENATE.
DEC 26-Mr. Lewis presented petition from
citizens of Portage county, for law declaring the
Federal Union dissolved, which
Mr.. Lewis moved to refer to the standing COM
mittee on Federal Relations
Mr.. Perkins inquired whether the sgners to the
petition were citizens of Ohio
Mr.. Lewis said they were, and known to him
as respectable men.
Mr.. Ewing moved that the petition be rejected.
Mr.. Ford rascd question oi order, based upon
the ground that motion to reject was not among
the privilege questions under the rules of the Sen.
ate.
The Chair referred to Jefferson's Manuel as ev.
idence that motion to reject was privilege ques-
ton, and had precedence OF motion to refer.
Mr.. Welch moved to lay the petition on the ia.
BILE.
Mr.. Ewing said the motion to reject should have
precedence over any other motion. The petition,
if not insulting to this body, was so to every feel
ing of decency and patriotism. A motion to refer
such petition could not be entaned without sink.
ing the dignity of this body.
On motion of Mr.. Welch,
The motion to reject the petition was laid on
the table,
HOUSE.
Dec. 26-Mr McMakin offered for adoption
the following joint resolution, to wit:
Resolued &C., That both branches of this Gen.
eral Assembly will adjourn sine die on Monday
the first day of February next
On motion of Mr.. Trmble, of Highland,
The joint resolution was referred to select com.
mlttee of three, to wit:
Messrs. Trmble of Highland, McMakin, and
Backus
0J- Below will be found the Message of Pres.
ident Polk in reply to call for information upon
the instructions given to Generals Kearney and
r.