The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-01-21

II was agreed. however, that an equita-
bls division, without prsjudce TO any right
Of the State, should be made by an sg~nt
mutually selected, and thus remains for
the action of tho General Assembly, or
judicial decision. This was 10 be done at
tho expense of Mr.. Allen. and 10 fsciilat"
his title, should the General Assembly so
direct. or the Court 80 decree. Whether
such division was. or was not, made. am
uniformed.
These lands were afterwards advertised
and sold, in part at the Land Otlice IN
Defiance. Mr. Allen, before the ssIs. APP
piled TO the Auditor Of State for instruc-
lions to receive the bids Of Mr.. Allen, rt
the sale. to the amount Of twenty Thousand
dollars. by the Receiver. without the pay
ment of the money, and tho matter TO re-
main until tho question OF title should os
determined The Auditor gave the in
structions with my advice; but the bids OF
Mr.. Allen, though made. for some reason
we're not received. and part or the whole
of said lands sold 10 others.
shall s,ll refuse TO execute a convey
ance TO Mr.. Allen, w,hou, the direction Of
the General Assembly. or his right to it
under the resolution shall be judicially de-
termined. All that has been done has
been with the view 10 place the business in
a position 10 be closed at the earliest prsc.
tical period.
It's not my wish to throw any obstacles
in the wav OF Mr.. Aliens claim. He has
performed important services. had it not
been for which, the State would have been
without all she has gained by them. per-
haps forever. These lands are. in fact,
an unexpected acquisition to the Stats. and
if the contract cannot be executed, Mr..
Allen is justly entitled TO the benefit Of it,.
in some other mode Of compensation
There are still other lands. many thousand
acres. it is supposed. to which the State is
Justly entitled, under the above grants. but
which cannot be obtained, as it has been
determined at Washington, without further
legislation by Congress. 10 these claims,
Mr. Allen was, during the last, and is, in
the present session, attending. with com
mendable industry and perseverance,. and
it is believed the bill will bs perfected in
the State, in the course Of a lew months.
| have, e; the present time. no legisls-
ton to recommend. In my opinion, the
action of the General Assembly may prop
erlv be deferred until the business is final
" closed Indeed, it would not have been
brought TO your notice in this communica-
ton, but for tho purpose Of dissbu,ng tho
public mind, as many reports have bsen
circulated prejudicial to the action of some
of the officers of State, the past summer.
in relation to these lands.
The State Capitol, of which bare men
ton has been made. has been carried up
with very creditable exsr,ons. the past
season. When the inconvenience of the
present nails OF legislation and the inse.
curity Of the State offices are considered.
economy alone would seem TO demand,
that tho New State House should be fin
ishcd in the shortest practicable period,
consistent with it's durability and plan.
The appropriation of the last session has
been, it is believed, jndiclously expended,
but was found insufficient to place the
building in safety for the winter, and other
sums have been advanced by the Auditor
for that purpose. with my concurrence,
and which should be provided tor in such
appropriation as shall be deemed expedi-
ent by the General Assembly for the cur
rent year.
A second Annual State Fair of Ohio
was held in Columbus in September last.
There wa, exhibited a great variety of in
ventions, in labor saving machinery. and
farming implements. many Of these highly
important and useful 10 tho agricultural
portion of our people Also, in the sew.
eral branches of manufactures and me.
chanical ingenuity. there was no less dis
play of utility and skill. There were even
specimens of statury Of the finest marble
from the quarles of Vermont. which would
have done no dscredit to the chsel and
genius of the great sculptor Of the age.
The improved breeds of horses. cattle.
sheep. swine and ponltry could hardly be
cACcICu, pthoi Pei' VI ''c Si'o''
The Pathological and Horticultural exhi.
billions for an adverse season were highly
The ladies presented for in.
spection, oi their own handiwork. elegant
specimens Of embroidery and other works
Of art, showing refinement in taste, and
a commendable industry worthy OF praise
and imitation.
The grounds were fitted up with much
Judgment and convenience by the Agricul-
tural Board. and no pains nor expense ap.
peared to have been spared 10 render the
exhibition interesting and useful 10 the i'm
mense multitude assembled.
1t seemsto be conceded, that exhibitions
Of this character excite to industry and
emulation. They bring together different
classes of our people, create interchangss
of sentiment, and are productive Of gen
eral benefits to the community. Any fur.
ther aid necessary to sustain the efforts Of
this Board should not be withheld, and it
is believed that common justice requires.
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