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come. A division Of the question was then de-
m4nded, and the Chair decided. that the question
Of laying on the table was not debaiable.
Mr.. Perkins, on leave, read a notice from the
contested to the contesior, 10 take depositons in
WAYNE county, up 10 December l9h inclusive,
and cOnlended that Mr.. Cox had not had time 10
rebul any testimony that nigh, thus have been
Obtained by Mr. Willorl.
Mr.. Mcdeira also, on leave, claimed that, as a
member Of the minority Of the committee on
Privileges and Elections, he had not as vet had
time TO read more than one half the testimony
now before them.
Mr.. Edgeuon remarked that he and his col.
leagues oflhe majority did not ihink large por.
ion Of the testimony either admissible or rele-
vent TO the matter at issue; and that Mr.. Wilford
did not wish 10 take additional testimony, pIovid.
ed Mr.. Cox did not.
Mr.. Perkins, in reply, stated that the Attorney
for the coniestor had ever been ready to meet the
notice of Mr.. Wiliord.
Mr. Madeira, on behalf ofthe minority of the
committee, informed the Senate that he had set
forth 10 the majority that all the testimony re-
Qured by the conteslor 10 set forth his case pro.
perly, had not been forwarded, aud he had asked
that the Senate would not urge the making the
matter the special order for tomorrow. The
question was then taken on layingthe report and
resolution upon the table, and the same pre-.
vailed.
The motion IN print being rext in order Mr..
Goddard moved 10 amend, by adding that the
Evidence accompany the report and resolution.
lie asked this for the better information Of him.
self and Senator'S generally.
Mr.. Coombs followed Mr. Goddard, taking the
same grounds.
Mr.. Edgerion objected inasmuch as much OF
the evidence was ofa character that could not be
printed, and that il would CAUSE delay; but was
willing that it should be done if in so doing the
subject matter involved, was not delayed over
tomorrow.
After somo further remarks BY Messrs. God.
dard, Ewing and King in favor Of the amend.
mcnt, twas sustained, and the question then re.
curing on the printing Of the report, evidence,
and resolution, the same was carried, after some
debate on making the same the special order OF
the day for tomorrow.
On motion of Mr.. Martin Of Faycuc, the mo.
ton was laid on the table.
Mr.. Utter offered a resolution requesting the
Governor to transmit an account Of all moneys
paid, and 10 whom paid, for transportation Of
troops, and expenses incurred at Camp Wash
ington, aud also all accounts yet outstanding,
and all accounts disalowed by the Governor,
which was agreed to.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MIR. Sharp offered a resolution authorizing the
State Treasurer to pay ont Of such moneys in
the treasury as are not otherwise appropriately
TO Joseph Ankeny $i20 80, for money advanced
in raising the Holmes county company Of yolun.
teer3. Referred 10 The committee on Finance.
Mr.. Noble of Seneca, oiF,rsd a resolution,
calling on the Governor for detailed statement
of tho expenses Of raising, equipping and trans
porting the volunteers, 10 whom money has been
paid, &c.-adoPted.
TUESDAY, Dec. 20.
IN SENATE.
Mr.. Ecklcy presented petition from ITO ci-
tizans Of Tu5carawas, Harrison, Jefferson and
Carroll counties, for an amendment 10 the act,
creating The Ohio river and New Philadelphia
turnpike road company. Referred 10 Mr.. Eek.
ley.
By Mr., WeIch, Fc5olrcd, by the Senate and
House Of Representatives, That both branches
Of this General Assembly will adjourn. without
day, on Monday the 25h day Of January next.
Adopted with but one dissenting vote.
On motion Of Mr.. Raemolin, the Senate took
up The bill 10 equalizo taxation. &c.
Mr.. Eckley moved 10 recommit the bill and
pending amendments to the committee on Fl.
nance.
Mr. Goddard moved instructions that the com.
miltco enquire into the expedioncy Of discrimi.
mating by loss tax, in favor Of mechanics and Ia.
bor'rs. Lost.
The bill was recommiued to the committee on
Finance.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. Vaandigham, from the Judiciary com.
muee, reported back the bill to provide for the
calling of Il Convention TO amend the Conslitu.
lion OF the State, with amendments, which were
agreed TO, and the bill as amended was laid on
the liable 10 be printed.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. so.
IN SENATE.
Mr.. Thornhill then moved to take up the re.
port from the Finance committee. Agreed to.
Mr.. Erkey offered an amendment, that eve.
nv head of family should hold one gun: all
saddles not exceeding $50; and bee-hves, not
exceeding $40 in vaIuo. Carried by vote of
90 TO 5.
Mr.. Hastings moved an amendment as an ad-
dtona section, that tho township assessors OF
the State shall not be required TO leave written
or printed notices with each person, as required
by the 3O,h section of the act TO which this is
an amendment, provided the persons named in
the aforesaid section are prepared, and shall list
their properly on presentation oEsaid notice by
the proper officer, TO list their properly in the
mode pointed out in said act. Agreed to.
MIR. Wilson offered an amendment, that in
every case where tho personal properly or ere.
dis enlisted shall not exceed $50, il shall be ex
empt from taxation, if the real estate shall no
| exceed $50.