The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-02-13

in his object Of getting German printers to
work for nothing and find themselves.
Mr.. Payne proposed some amendments
to the bill to prevent banks from taking
usury, for which. see proceedings.
r. Mr.. Dennison introduced new set Of
resolutions in relation TO Mr.. Clay, in
modified form. Mr. Myers wished action
taken on the non-intervention course of
General Taylor, but Mr.. Dennison would
not consent TO that. lie did not wish to
denounce the President Of his party, but
was only willing TO denounce the man that
wanted to be President. ~.
Mr.. Beaver the professed leader Of free:
solism. rallied to the assistance of Mr..
Dennison, but he shared the fate OF ''poor
Tray" and was most numerically casti-
gated tor being found in bad company
During the debate Mr.. Johnson stripped
the free soil robes from the Trdmbull SEN
ator. and left him without covering to his
hypocracy. The scene was decidedly rich.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
resolution instructing our Senators in
Congress relative to the independence of
Liberia. was discussed for some time and
finally passed. mos d. gd baf
Some local bills were passed.
oi SENATE. .la1 m aiT''
TUESDAY, FEB. 5.-The appropriation
bill was under discussion to-day. 3a as
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MI. Johnston presented the petition of
VIM. Mason and "a others for an act to
empower the petitioners to collect certain
moneys (being taxes assumed by him when
Treasurer 6e sa 40 bnh
Printing, as usual, occupied q part Of
the day. 8 Z rsia HIT
SENATE. d sf
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6.-An attempt was
made to pass resolution to 90 into certain
elections, which failed by tie and party
vote.
) Mr.. Payne attempted to get vote on
the bill to prevent bankers from taking
usury, but without effect. The effort TO
take the bill from the table was also voted
down by tie and party vote. Beaver
and Randall voting with the wings.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
A number of local bills were passed,
upon some of which length discussion
ensued. 4m gtgai
On motion of Mr.. Smith, of Madison,
the Convention bill was taken up.
The question being upon the amend
ment of Mr.. Smith, prescribing the qualif.
cations Of delegates to the Convention. g
Mr.. Castor moved to amend the amend
ment by requiring that delegates have the
same qualifications as those prescribed by
the constitution for members of the General
Assembly, which was accepted by Mr..
Smith. .g.4 am
The amendment as amended was then
adopted by vote Of 80 to 10. 81 t1EF
Mr.. Taylor moved an amendment, that
the Governor should have power to fill
any vacancies that might occur among
delegates; which was agreed to. ..
Mr.. Whitley moved that the same be
referred to the standing Committee on the
Judiciary Agreed to.
On motion Of Mr.. Hawkins the House
resolved itself into committee of the whole,
and alter some time spent in discussion,
ose and reported back the bill for the erec.
ION oi the new county OF Chester. without
amendment which was recommitted to q
select committee tDresbach) Of one. s1f
SENATE.
THURSDAY, FEB. MIR. Simpson pre-
'ented the remonstrance of Daniel Hut.
nan and rs others citizens of Washing
on township, Monroe county, against the
ERECTION OF Noble county, and against any
!ivlsion of Monroe county Referred TO
ne comnttee on new counties. EdgH
The Senate went into committe of the
Whole, and considered various bills of a
peal character. 9at 9d
HOUSE OF Representatives,
Numerous petitions were presented and
number OF bills oi local nature passed.
40 business OF general interest transacted.
SENATE. 1I9d
FRIDAY f'eB. 8.-Nr. Simpson present.
d the rem0nstrance OF Thomas Mitchell .
nd 1853 others OF Perry township, James.
Kelsey and Al others OF Green town.
mp and James Windland and 1871 others
Bethel township. all Of Monroe county,
yalnst the new county OF Noble. or any
OF Monroe county. Re-
rred to the committee on new Counties
Mr. Horton. introduced bill Tor the
ectoh OF the new county Of Noble. aHii
The Senate Went into committee of the
hole, and considered various bills of a
cal nature. a7s sal 79d 'edi
HOUSE Of REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. Johnston presented the remon-
rance of William Wilson and lO7 others
Monroe county, against the erection of
9 new county of Noble. 20 I,4 sgi
Mr.. Moody, from the committee on new
'untles. reported back sundry petitions
ID remonstrances relative to the propos.
new county of Cumberland, and asked
be discharged from their further consid-
alton, and that the petitioners have leave
withdraw their papers. Agreed o.oa8
Mr.. Dresbach, from the select cornmie.
e, reported back the bill to erect the new
'unty OF Chester, with amendments re-.
its passage. accompanied hx,