Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-04-01
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ne senate occupied most OF tne
day, yesterday, in discussing the
amendment to the tax bill. A new
bill to prescribe the duties of Judges,
&c, was introduced. This brings
up some things that were forgotten
in the former bill. The bill to pre-
scribe the manner of organizing the
Legislature, was also introduced.
Mr.. Covey gave notice Of a bill to
repeal Noble county.
The House spent most Of the day
on a bill to prescribe the manner ol
settling claims for property taken by
corporations for their use..
23d.-In the Senate yesterday,
the day was occupied in discussing
the tax bill. Mr.. Moore and Mr..
Sherman spoke at some length in
opposition to some oi its features
The Senate, after hearing OF the
death Of Gov. Morrow, passed ap-
propriate resolutions.
In the House, an attempt was
made 10 pass the corporation bill,
but too many members were absent,
and after getting a call Of the House,
&c, only about forty votes could be
got for it. So it was lost, but it was
moved to reconsider this vote, and
this motion was laid on the table. Ii
is now hung up to dry, and when
il will be cut down and acted upon
again, remains TO be seen.
A DILL allowing appeals in jury
cases, from the Common Pleas to the
District Courts, was, alter much
tribulation, (being once lost,) passed.
The proceedings in relation TO the
death Of Gov. Morrow, closed the
work of the day.
24th.--In the Senate Wednesday;
the principal item Of interest was
the discussion on the bank taxation
resolutions.
After a long, hard fight, Mr..
COvey's resolution was adopted
This provides that the basis for bank
taxation shall be the amount Of capt.
tai stock paid in, less 80 per cent,
and the circulation and surplus fund
actually employed in banking. This
is much more reasonable than the
bill as reported by the committee,
and on this account it met a very
stormy and determined opposition,
and only passed BY a vote Of IA TO
I3.
The new Senate salary bill was
considered in the Senate committee
Of the Whole. The committee de-
cided TO give the Governor $1,000,
Lieutenant Governor Sl,s00, Audi
tor 81 500, Treasurer 81, 500, Secre-
tary OF State $500, Attorney
General 81, 500, and members of the
Board of Public Works 81, 500.
In the House the bill authorizing
railroad companies to change their
guage in certain cases-passed.
25th.-Sendte.-Mr. Vattier, from
the Committee on Public Buildings,
reported back the bill for the compile
ton of The State House, with amend
ments, and recommended the con-
cuTrence OF the Senate, which was
agreed to; so the bill is now a law.
After a spirited discussion, the tax
bill was ordered TO be engrossed this
afternoon.
A report was made in reference to
the order for taking down the Rail-
way bridges; it was ordered to be
printed.
A bill was introduced for the ap-
pointment Of directors Of the peni-
teniiary.
The salary of the Attorney Gen.
eral was discussed, and settled at
Sl400 a year.
HOuse.-The Penitentiary bill was
taken up in the House, discussed
and ordered 10 be engrossed.
l26tA.-Senate.-The Committee
on adjournment reported in favor OF
adjourning on the 18th Of April to
the 5th Of December.
The tax bill passed by l9 yeas TO
9 nays.
A resolution asking Congress not
TO divide the State into two judicial
districts, was referred.
Several local bills were passed
when the Senate adjourned till Mon
day.
House. House spent the
afternoon in discussing the question !
Of printing the second report Of the
Auditor on banks, showing the To-
cality OF discounts.
27th.-The Senate not in session.
HouSe.-Numerous petitions in
favor and several remonstrances
against the passage Of the "Maine
Liquor Law" were presented and
referred.
The Senate tax bill was read the
first time at the Clerks desk.
. The House refused to recede from
its disagreement to Senate amend
nent to the bill in reference 10 the
Defiance land office.
Mr.. Beckett offered a resolution 10