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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
Proceedings Of the House-Remarks OF
Dir, Pugfs.
Tuesday, Dec. 6-25 O'Clock, Pm

TUESDAY, Dec. 6-24 O'Clock, Pm.
On motion of Mr.. Larrimore, call Of
the house was ordered, from which it ap-
peared there were 80 members present;
consequently no quorum. On motion Of
Mr.. Breslin, further proceedings under the
call were dispensensed with. The absent
ees were Messrs Lee, Morse, Bigger and
Riddle.
AT three O'Clock the seceders returned
to the hall, and there ensued as there always
does, when they enter the capitol scene
of great confusion; calls of the house, and
of the absent counties followed each other
in quick succession from each side of the
house. The tuuult was not so great as
on yesterday, or this morning, but the de-
termination Of each party appeared to be
unabated
Mr. McCluer one Of the seceders, rep
resenting Summit in the corner, asked leave
to present proposition which he stated to
be the. compromise proposed to both par
ties by the free soilers. 1t was to the eff:
ect that the FIVE democratic members
fom Hamilton, and the two whig claimant:
for seats in the House of Representatives
should retire from the floor, take back thei
certificates and present themselves to tn.
house after its organization. He proceed
ed at some length to dilate upon the neces
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
House of Representatives = Continuation
of Mob Vielence-Back0ut of the
Clnn,lr Gc
CIark. NC

The House is yet in session, and it has
remained in continuous session since the
morning ofsM onday Slast.
To day, when the Federal mob, headed
by, Mr.. Holcomb, of the Athens and Meigs
district, came into the House with the mob
at his heels, 10 hoot him on and encourage
those who seek to sink the State to deep
er disgrace than ever before was inflicted
upon any commonwealth within our glor-
GUS Union, it was ascertained that the Clerk
of the last session was missing. Alter all
their argumentsin support of the PROPOSE
ton that he was the proper person to or
ganize the Legislature, put forth by the
federal members and federal papers, and
sorry are we to say, by some Free Soilers,
who pretend wondrous love of order,
while aiding in scenes which will entail
upon the State and those who participated
in it, a disgrace that they will find it as
hard to rid themselves of, as did Nessus, his
tabled shirt, Mr.. Swift, the old Clerk was
forced by the pressure of public opinion te
back out, and to leave the voters alone ii
their infamy. 49,
During the day Of yesterday, we forgo
in our sketch TO meation, that letter wa
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
For the Portage Sentinel.

Hr. Editor:-It is amusing to observe
the attempts of the Van Buren section OF
whiggery at Columbus, to appear as impair
-tiaI actors in the disgraceful attempt -of
whiggery to prevent organization of the
Legislature. While pretending impartiality,
the most of the Van Buren faction go with
the Taylor wings, for the revolutionary
measures for which they avowed so much
horror few weeks ago. And Henry A.
Swift Ct your town, the old Clerk, appears
to sanction ard encourage the revolutionary
movement of the wings who refused to join
with the regular organization of the house,
conditioned that he is their tool for Clerk.
We have reason to be proud of the Demo-
cratic member from Portage who braves the
denunciations of both sections of, whiggery
at home and walks up like a man know
ing his duty and determined to do 1t, ana
takes his seat in the House. The Portage
County Whig,' took occasion to denounce
him in advance, provided he should pre-
sumo to claim his seat, and the Columbus
correspondent of the Ohio Star (who it is
presumed is no other than the said SWlit)
does the same. The fact is, MIR. Sheldon
has certificate of his election as represen-
tative of Old Portage, which is pran'a tacao
evidence of his election, and for all that ap-
neafs in the documents, he is elected. No
other person could take the seat for Portage
in the organization of the House, ,and surely
Portage has right to participate in the or,
ganization, notwithstanding the blunders o!
whig clerks and whig Judges of election
And how are we to know about those blum
ders except by the proof? and what Other
tribunal is competent to try the contest bu
the Legislature?
Our information from Columbus is tha
several wings have certificates of election
who are not competent to hold their seats
and thew are axious that democrats entitled
to seats should stand back, and let the wing
have the majority in the organlzatlon' 81
that they can get in whig officers, and Vot
to favor the wing claimants to seats there
and thus ensure full whig legislature.
(. whies would never claim seats on mer
: certiGcate-if we could be sure that no Whl
in the State would claim seat at the OIL
oauizat1on which he could not legally hol
}, against contest, then there might be som
9 reason to Justify a democrat for failing
e claim a seat to which he was entitled IN tt
organization of the legislature. But as
!. is, our member is right, in his seat uni
e proved otherwise and his course is not onl
If iustifable, but highly commendable.
l. due time the contest will be settled, an
:, settled Alright No man acquainted WI
y the character and honorable bearing OF MI
q Sheldon, will blame him, or will have an
d fears of his pursuing any dlsh0n0rao
& means to hold on to his seat longer than
necessary to fair hearing and just declsl'
d Of the case. 'p0lloH'
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money county, which represent, repe t

money county, which represent, rope l
LET rr COME!
For ourselves, we will have no such
nonsense and imitation us the gentlemen
have essayed. We are not at the me'rop-
oils Of Ohio for the purpose Of paying occa-
sopal visits to the State House, and here
breeding disturbance and outrage. We
are here in possession, and here we intend
to remain, by day and night, till we hear
the voice Of the people in tones not to be's!-
fenced nor misunderstood. If Our constlt-
uents bid US stay here, and by our partial
organization preserve the government f;om
dest! uction, here we will remain to the
last holr Of our official term. If they in-
s,ruct US 10 come home, and let them ap-
peal to their own sovereignty, the instruc-
lion will be obeyed. Meanwhile we will
patiently, perssvefeingly, peftinaciously
peven, cali upon the derilect members TO
cone forward and unite'with us-call them
al midnight as at noon day-at sunrising
as at sunsetling haply they will return
to their duty under the constitution and
laws of the land. The gentlemen are now
aware of our determination not rashly
made, but after the best light Of our judge
ment and our oaths they will take the
warning which give them in all friend
ship, it may be we'll with u.s. In any event,
we will make, will accept, no other propo-
sition than have already announced.
The alternate callings of the House, and
of the counties we're then resumed by both
sides, and continued for some half hour OF
so, when at abou, half after O'Clock the
seceders left the hall.
Alter their departure MIR. Breslin offer
ed the following resolution, which was sec
onded by Mr.. Monfort.
Resolred, That committee Of five
members of this House be appointed by th'
Chair, for the purpose Of enquiring int
1.-The cause Of the various Disturbances whicl
have been offered to this body, and also te
enquire into the reasons why the House
Representatives Of this State has not OR
gan:zed by the presence ofe constitutional
quorum, and report to this House at its ear
liesl convenience: MIR. Townsend aske
to be excused from voting as he doubted tn
power of the House in lis then state to ar
point committees. He was excused. Ih
!, yeas and nays were then called, and re
suited in yeas 35, nays O. The Chair ar
pointed Messrs. .Breslin, Mott, Montor
, Burt and Long members of that commits
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Correspondence of the Portage Sentinel.

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 6, lo4o.
To attempt graphic description Of the
base, and obstinate course pursued by the
federal members at the opening Of the
House, is beyond my power. However, as
your readers will doubtless be desirous of
hearing of what did transpire, and as was
on the ground the whole time, will pro-
ceed to give you short account Of the pro-
ceedines. Before speak Of the House,
however will say word or two in rela-
ton to the Senate.
Atthe usual hour, this body assembled
and Hon. Fisher A. Blocksom, was called tt
the chair and the old Clerk, by request
took his old stand. After this was conclu
ded upon, the Senate proceeded to go lnle
an election Of officers and after six 1nef1ec
tual efforts this body adjourned to meet to
day at 10 o'clock.
In the House we have had quite time
The democratic members came to the HOUSE
= at, what / am told, is the usual hour, ant
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DEGEMRER 9.

In the Senate today, Mr.. Ewing gave
notice of his intention to introduce a bill
calling Convention Of the people of Ohio
to reconstruct the State Government, and
also bill to provide for the election OF a
Board of Public Works by the people.
The Senate then recommended It's oalio.
ing for Sergeant-at-arms, and the resui
was an equal vote between Mr.. Arnolo
the candidate of the Democracy, and Mr.
Downing the candidate of the Wings.
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received from some of the ladies of Co.
lumbus, by democratic members, accom-
panied by ample provisions, prepared by fair
hands, and encompassing which, were the
memorable words Of the gallant Lawrence:
"Don't give up the Mip!'
These memorable words will not be for
gotten; the noble ship of State will never
be surrendered by the men who man her
decks. Come veal come woe, they never
surrender the law making power, against
the will of tho people, into the hands OF law
less men, who seek power to outrage the
constitution.
God speed them in their noble stand they
have taken. Tho patriots Of all parties
are with them, and side by side,to aid them
10 shield them-to save them and to
share their fate, stand the Lion hearted
democracy of our own noble State.
50 d O'Clock, P. NJ.
We have just retured from visit to the
House. During the afternoon the mob
spirit showed not its lead. When, in the
morning, the mob gathered within the halls
of the Legislature, they showed by their
looks, actions and gestures, the well found
ed belief that they had gone sufficiently far
to tire out the patience of the democratic
members.
Insult has been added to injury-threats
and violence have marked the course OF
the mob urged by men who dare not show
their faces in such an assemblage, and this
too, we believe is done, not because they
deem themselves in the right, but for gain
for making money out OF. the sinking
credit OF the State, which once stood high
as any in the Union How long such mer
will go unwhipt of justice, it is not for us te
prophesy.
The organization of the House is still
kept up. Mr.. Letter, by his cool com
mand of temper, has won golden opinion:
from all, and to this and to the for
bearance of democratic members and dem
ocratic citizens, is the State saved from th'
disgrace Of violence.-Statesnaaas, Dec. 6
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DMCEMBER
The federal members again, with their
followers at their heels, visited the Hall
this morning, and for time interrupted
its proceedings.
The House has remained in continuous
session since Monday Day after day, and
night after night, like faithful servants on
the watchtower of Freedom, the Repre-
sentatives of the people, guard the property
of the State and the rights OF the people.
Firm, yet courteous, they have planted
themselves in the right, and no temporary
inconvenience, no threats, no coercion, Can
swerve them from their duty.
Mr.. Riddle submitted proposition for
the settlement of the difficulty. 1t was
that Mr.. Pugh and Pierce, the sitting mem.
bers-elected by large majority, and
having the regular certificates, and regular.
ly sworn in, should leave their seats until
the temporary organization was completed,
and that Messrs. Runyan and Spencer,w
have no rights upon the Aoor-who receiv-
ed minority Of votes and have no certifi-
cate of election, and who have not even
served a notice of contest on Messrs. Pugh
and Pierce, should do the same. The prop
osition was voted out of order,as the House
had no right to exclude members regularly
elected, certified aud qualified, from seals
on the floor.
About this time, the recussant members
took their daily flight to the secret place
} where the evil spirits, who urge on then
daily career, issue their orders for the Gay
The federal members begin to feel mos
severely the ridiculous position they occu
py, and the more than silly farce they
have been made to play for the benefit Of
Those who would sink them and the lail
fame of the State, that they might specu'
!, late upon the dishonor OF Ohio.
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DECEMBER 7.

In the House, the mob, more subdued in
spirit, made its periodical visit about lo
o'clock, and after interrupting the proceed
ings for time the recussant members left,
tbeir hackers at their heels, and order was
again restored. -z,-
During the eveEing,by persuasion, threats
or some other arlifce, Mr.. Swift, the Clerk
of the last session, was made again to play
q part. after his ssfzzle oat' on yesterday
The abandonment of his ground, showed
that the arguments Of his fellow mobocrats
were ofno longer avail, but to secure his
services, appliances were used which again
brought him to terms.
The House is still in session. Since the
morning of Monday they have so remained,
taking care OF the property of the State
and protecting the Constitution and tine in
terests of their constituents, and the inter-
est and he honor of Ohio. With unhag-
ging zeal, they rallied 10 the rescue of the
of the constitution, and well have earned
the need of well done thou good and faith
full servants, which will greet them on their
return to the bosom of their constituents.
P, S. The members who refused to show
their papers, with the mob at their heels.
visited the Hall of the House. again this
afternoon, and after slight attempt at dis
turbance, again left the Hall to receive fur
thor orders, from those who urge on their
mad conduct, that they may feed and lat
ten on the disgrace of the State and the in
iury of its credit. .-State Sa7an.
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#Extract from the report of the Committee;
"The bill does not propose to divide the State
into Representative districts without reference
to county lines, or the existence of counties
I he basis of the population is not only preserv-
ed as yearly as may be, but the Representatives,
are apportioned among the several ass,o' ooan.ssm
These fpe allotted to Hamil:on are Revesenta' ,,
tipes of the county and not merely g tns pa''
ticular district by wh,ch they are chossh'
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