Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-01-26

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Mr.. Gest and Ward, wings, gave notice
of protest.
Three petitions were presented praying
for passing Of an act for revising and col
lating School Laws, referred. Adjourned.
Mr.. Rice offered resolution asking Ju-
dietary committee to report on the proprie-
ty of making decision of Justice Of Peace fl,
nal in criminal cases for less than Peniten-
tiary offences, adopted.
Mr.. Atkinson offered resolution calling
upon the Auditor of State for statement
Of expenditures ..frsm his contingent fund
during the past year. Adjourned.
January, goth.
HousE.-A petition was presented from
Richland Co , praying for law reducing
the salaries of public officers. Referred.
A bill read for the FIRST time, regulating
witness fees, &c., in civil and criminal cases,
was referred.
The C,m mittee to whom was referred
communication from the Governor, and a
letter from Col. Ebsrlin. relative to public
arms in Jefferson Co, report as follows: IT,
WHEREAS, Certain Of the Arms of the
United States, apportioned to State of Ohio,
and deposited in Jefferson Co., have been
taken from their place Of deposit and eircu-
lated among the laborers on the Stubenyille
& Indiana Rail Road, and other turbulent
and evil disposed persons, whose possession
Of the same is dangerous to the peace and
good order Of the community therefore be
it.
Resolved, By the General Assembly of
the State of Ohio; First, That Capt. George
Webster be and is hereby authorized and
empowered to take possession Of and secure
the aforesaid arms, and to call to bis aid
such assistance as may be necessary.
2nd. That the corporate authorities of
the city Of Stubenville, shall have authority
to retain and use for the protection of the
community any such arms as may be seiz-
ed and taken possession of in compliance
with the first resolution.
3rd. Should the said Capt. Webster, need
ore arms and aeeoutrement, and one or
more field pieces for the purpose of retain
ing the aforesaid arms, he is hereby author
lied and empowered under the direction Ct
the Governor to take them from the Arsen-
al, in this city, or such other convenient de-
posite, as he may choose.
Laid on the table to be printed.
The Cammittee to whom was referred
Joint resolutions of the Senate, reported back
with amendments, that Auditor furnish list
of banks that have paid, under the law Of
March LIST, 1851, and those that have not
paid, &c, Adopted.
House disagreed to the Senate amend
ment appointing committee Of five Sena.
tors upon the joint Com. of Congressional
apportionment.
Mr.. O'Niel gave notice Of bill appoint
ing commissioners under the Constitution,
duties, etc. Recess.
SENATE.-The contested case frem No
BILE Co. occupied the forenoon
COLUMBUS, Jan. 10.
HoUsE.-Four petitions were presented
asking passage of Law prohibiting any
Railsoad from engaging any Engineers on
Locomotives, but such as are experienced
mechanics and sober men.
The report OF committee on Canal al
Saut Ste Marie etc., was taken up. A.
mendments was offered for striking oul
clause referring TO Railroads, lost.
Amendment requesting Congress TO buile
free Canal around Falls, and donate te
Ohio all public Lands in the State. Lost
Amendment inserting national road a
mong improvements to be made by dona
lions of land at Lake Superior. Lost.
Amendment providing said improve
tnents can be made without infringing or
the Constitution Of the United States, re-
quesling appropriation to the State o.
public lands in the State, for the purpose
Of redeeming our foreign and domestic
bonds. Pending these last TWO amendments
House adjourned.
SENATE.-Mr. Corner finished his re.
view Of the report Of the Committee or
Privileges and elections.
The resolution granting the seat Of Was
| ing,on and Morgan counties TO covey
Dem. elec, over Corner, whig, was ther
adopted. Yeas 80; Nays Q. Adjourned
JAN. 2lst.-A. Nj.
HousE.-Petition from Toledo, to re
move County Offices from Maumee City te
Toledo, provided the expense does not fal
upon the county.
| Mr.. ONeil reported a bill providing
that all matter for general distribution
shall be printed in two English papers ant
German paper Of each county, at the OK
pense of the State, and that the reports o
| public officers, and all like cumbrous mat
ter, shall be condensed into space cor
venient for such purpose. By this means
| he thought know ledge could be diffuset
much more widely, and cheap rate.
Judiciary Committee reported bill
providing the appointment of,bree commits
sioners by the Governor, with the concur
renee Of the Senate, for revising Ssatut.
Laws upon the New York code; to com
,penso duties ten days after the passage o
the bill; to hold power sixty days, unless
further required, at six dollars per day.
Bill reported fixing time for holding dis
tricl courts: In Cuyahoga, Sept. 18th
Lorain, August 30th; Lake, April 10Th
Geauga, April 18th; Ashsabula, April 23d
M edna, Sept. ID. Special Courts can b.
holden, if necessary. at the Judges discre
lion.
| Resolution empowering Capt. Georg
Webster to employ suitable force and re