The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-16

Oa nnlsneu IN tne SnOIlfSl pfIlOu, COnSlSbent
with its dugabilityand plan. The appropri-
ition of the last session has been, it Is believ-
ID, judiciously expended, but was found in
sufficient TO place The building in safety for
The winter and other sums have been adyan-
ed by the Auditor for that purpose, with my
and which should be provided
for in such appropriation as shall be deemed
sxpedient. by the General Assembly for the
current year. ,a,osssS, ~ = y !, N .ss Il
A second Annual State Fair Of Ohio was
held in Columbus in September last. There
was exhibited a greatvariety of inventions,
in labor saving machinery, and farming I'M
plements, many Of these highly important
and useful to the agricultural portion of our
people. Also, in the several branches Of
mechanicalingenuity, there
was no less display Of utility and skilL-
There were even specimens of statuary Of the
finest marble from quarries OF Vermont,
which would have done no discredit to the
chisel and genius Of the great sculptor of the
age. ,9 4iisWH egpH, t4g
The improved breeds Of borses, cattle,
sheep, swine and poultry could hardly beck
celed, in any other part of the Union. The
Pathological and Horticural exhibitions for
an adverse season were highly respectable
The ladies presented for inspection, Of their
own handiwork, elegant specimens Of EN-
broidery and other works Of art, showing a
refinement in taste, and commendable in
dustry worthy oil praise and imitation.
The grounds were fitted up with much
judgment and convenience by the Agricultu-
raj Board, and no pains nor expense appear
ed to have been spared to render the exliibi-
tion interesting and useful to the immense
multitude assembled, 3.,li ,s.d3 .sa. ,ssg
1t seems to be conceded, that exhibitions of
this character excite to industry and emula-
tion. They bring together different classes
OF people, create interchangesa of sentiment,
and are productive of general benefits to the
community. And further aid necessary TO
sustain the efforts of this Board should not
be Withheld, and it is believed that common
justice requires, that all their regular sessions
on business SO important to our whole pop
ulation, should be at the expense Of the
State. ''f'
In the immediate connexion with this sub
ject is that of an Agricultural Bureau Of Sta
tistics. 1t is authorized by the Constitution
as department in the office of Secretary OF
State, but in my opinion should be under the
control of the Board Of Agriculture.
Such a department is much needed for the
benefit of the largest class, by far, OF the
population OF this State-the tillers of the
soil. gF asr g-fs 5ea
Through the medium of such department
that information peculiarly necessary to thrift
" husbandry can be acquired and transmit-
ted. Varieties Of seeds may be disseminated
and the agricultural resources OF the State de-
veloped, and their extent with reasonable
certainty, made known. The subject is re-
commended to your care. 3 80
In looking over the law to provide for the
election Of electors of President and Vice
President Of the United States it appears to
be imperfect, and TO require an amendment.
The Sd section enacts, .'That it shall be the
duty of the judges Of elections TO seal up one
of the poll-books, &C., (which shall be car
rled, within three days, after the day of cleo
tion, to the sheriff Of the proper county,"
&c, sk. ttra r'c3 9Tte ,E
The sheriff is to deliver the poll-book, so
received by him, or cause the same to be de-
livered, to the Sectetary of State, &c.
The difficulty that may arise under this sec
ton is the ioss or destruction of the poll.
book, SO TO be forwarded to the Secretary Of
State. Should sucha casualty happen, there
appears TO be no remedy prescribed. The
law makes no provision what shall be done
with the other poll book. 1t seems to me,
that such further legislation is necessary, as
TO require it to be deposited with the county
clerk, and 10 authorize certified copies TO be
used as evidence, in case The one transmitted
by the sheriff shall be either lost or destroy
ed; perhaps, some other remedy, more appro-
pirate, may be devised. ' si-i
1t will, also, devolve on this General As
sembly, TO district the State for the election
of Representatives TO the Congress OF the U.
States, under the lale apportionment. This
duty should be performed, as have no doubt
twill be, not with a view TO political ma
jorites, but to Compact and convenient terri
tory. The people should know their repre-
sentdtives well and they, their constituents.
Another subject Of universal interest to
the American people is the arrival of the
Hungarian patriot upon our shores. 1t has
created an excitement, in the bosoms of free
men, only equalled BY the landing OF our own
Lafayette, after an absence Of forty years, TO
revisit nation whose freedom and indepen-
dence his services had contributed SO essen
TALLY to establish
The President has deemed the arrival of the
great Magyaf of sufficient importance, to ask
of Congress directions for his reception in the
Capitol of the United States. Governors
have invited him to become the guest of
States and inmates of Executive mansions.
The Empire City turned out en- masse to do
honor to The man, not for himself, but the no
BILE principles he cberishes, and everywhere
avows, for the freedom and happiness Of his
race, and TO hail his deliverance from Russian
and Austrian oppression and injustice.
Ohio should not be behind other sections
of the Union, in extending to Louis Kossuih
her welcome and her hospitality. Let those
who flee from the political storms and con-
vulsions OF the Old World, whether to seek
quiet and repose in ours, or TO ask our aid in
establishing the unquestionable rights OF man
find US a great magnanimous aud generous
people worthy Of the institutions we enjoy,
and ready to send our influence wherever IL
may tend to elevate the masses, and weaken
the power that does not respect their rights.
The propriety Of providing by resolution
for extendinga invitations to this most dis
tinguished Sonof Freedom, to visit our Cap
itol, at anearly pefiod during your session,
is respectfully recommended; and, if he can
not receive the hospitality of the Executive