The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-12-18
OHIO LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. \
THURSDAY, Dec. 5. 1850.
Mr.. Fee asked and obtained q suspen-
sion of the rules 10 enable him to offer the,
following memorial concerning certain
grievances, which was read at the Clerks
desk, and ordered to be laid on the table !:
To the Honorable, he General Assembly
Of Ohio:
The memorial Of the undersigned con-
tains series ofgrievances, which he hum
bly, submits for the early consideration Of
your honorable body, asking and hoping
that you will perceive at once the justice
Of his demands, and render him the only
reparation now, unfortunately, in your
power.
1t is deeply to be regretted that his is
not an isolated case; hundreds have been
similarly situated with your petitioner. and
hundreds have been equally unfortunate
as TO receiving their just dues.
Your petitioner wishes to attach no cen.
sure to the House Of Representatives By
written evidence, now in his possession,
he has every reason to thank the Demo-
cratic portion OF this Hall. while from the
Wings and Freesoilers he has ever re-
ceived courtesy and kindness. He is sat
isied that formal presentation Of his
claim will meet the immediate attention
its importance 10 him so seriously de-
mands.
Believing that your Legislative ear is
open to all applications founded on justice.
and proudly confident that no fraud per-
petrated by any Of your suBoRDINATEs
will go "unwhipt of justice" when sub
mitted to you for final adjudication.
Your petitioner confidently throws him
self and his cause upon your wisdom,
humanity and love of justice.
The application may seem novel to
those who, Of late years. have not been
acquainted with the privileged Legislation
and corrupt favoritism by which irrespon-
sible and unworthy men have mounted to
power. individuals have assailed success.
sive General Assemblies with their auda-
cious opportunities; pursuing members to
their private chambers, routing them from
/ their pillows, and making magnificent
promises only exceeded by the falsity Of
their declarations.
These miniature Talleyrands, knowing
themselves disqualified to discharge the
duties Of the posts sought by them, delude
others far more competent than them
selves, and by regeneration, falsehood
and rotten professions, obtain the Offices
in the gift Of your honors; then cast aside
those who have aided them in their eleva-
ton, and sneak like hounds from the per-
formance of their promises. Such empi-
ricism and moral quackery should be
frowned upon by all honest men. The
broom OF virtuous indignation should
sweep these political costermongers from
the purlieus Of the Halls of Legislation.
| The pestle Of contempt should be placed
in the mortar Of honest rebuke, and the
pills manufactured therefrom prove the
death warrant Of these vermn hanging on
the skirts OF the body polite. Their only
object is plunder-the pettier the better.
An end Of a candle is as important to them
as the spoliation of an empire to Napo-
leon. The fragments Of a ream of wri-
ting paper gladdens their hearts when
larcenously obtained, with more pleasure
BILE emotions than warns the bosom Of the
coDqueror when receiving the applause OF
a rescued people! The sight OF stick Of
sealing acar or boz Of wafers excites
their avarice to degree more intense
than revels in the heart of the Bridegroom
when clasping in his embrace for the first
time, his yielding yet diffident Bride!! No
mother yet watched with more yearning
solicitude the flash ofinteIlect marking the
growth of her first born. than do these
Caterans. the daily increase. in the rear
Of your building. of the pile IF ashes
saoept from your fire places!U
Let me submit my case with all its ac-
companying facts. Your petitioner has
for three years visited the capital. in the
hope, not too presumptuously entertained.
that he might at least receive a crumb of
the favors dispensed by your assembled
Intelligence! Relying upon the republi-
canism ever governing the march Of the
democratic party, he has ever been found
foremost in fighting the battles of jefferson.
Madison and Jackson. His war-shout
has struck terror to the heart OF Federal
ism among the classic hills of '.Old Mon
roe He has spoken about democracy
and democratic progress on the shores Of
''Crane's Nest" his burning periods hav-
ing made vocal the willows and sycamores
whose branches shade the banks OF the
j"Muskingum." and his song of triumph
mingled with the zephyr sporting with the
ripples of ''Sunfsh and Duck creek!''
| Believing tina, his efforts merited re-
ward, he left his home and the bosom oi
his family. his wife and his little ones (!),
the comforts OF his fireside; and, as Byron
beautifully expresses it, the glance Of that
bright eve that "grows brighter when we