The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-02-18
OHIO LEGISLATURE.
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MONDAY, Feb. 8.
Mr.. Covey presented the remonstrsnce
fJohn Baird and Ga others. Joseph Baker
and IS others; Daniel Psttay and l46 9th
srs. and Samuel Kimble and 40 other cti-
zsns OF Centre township, Noble county
against any change in the county seat,
and against any interferance with the iden-
,ity Of said county. Referred to tho COM
mittss on New Counties. ,.e ,ui,.-.. ~ =.
Mr.. Smith, from the Standing Commit
tee on Salaries and Fees Of Public Officers,
reported . bill fixing the annual compen-
psnsation Of Judicial officers, at $4,000 for
Supreme Judges, and $1,000 for Judges Of
the Court Of Common Pleas, ..a.
The bill was laid on tho table and or.
dsrsd to 10 printed.
Mr.. Gushing, from the Committee on
Fees and Salaries, reported a bill fixing
the compensation Of members Of tho Gen.
sral Assembly at $4 per day, and S4 for
every 95 miles travel by the usual routes.
that of the chief Clerks at SIS per day, and
Of the Door.kseper at 81 per day. Said
bill was read the first time and ordered to
b. printed. s... 81,
Mr.. Covey, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, on leave. reported back the bill pre-.
scribing and fixing the terms of the District
Courts of Ohio, and recommended its
passage. -- gt.g .
The bill ,hen passed--yeas 90. nays l..
A considerable portion Of the day was
->.l oon.;1 >rot;ap Of tho Tn hill
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. Okey presented petition irom
Thomas Mitchell, Jr., and As other citi-
zsns of Perry township, Monroe county,
asking that immediate measures may be
taken for the revision and collation. Of the
law relating to Common Schools. Refer
red to the Committee on Common Schools.
Also, tho petition of Joel 1ost and 80
other citizens Of Salem township, Monroe
county, on the Same subject Referred to
the same committee. ...
Also, the petition of Evan R. Maxwell
and lO4 other citizens Of Monroe county,
asking that law may be enacted similar
to that of the State of Maine in regard to
the sale of intoxicating drinks, especially
the ilth and 18th sections of said law.
Referred to tho Committee on Temper
ancs. ...
Mr.. EIouk reported back the bill for the
appointment OF commissioners TO codlfy
laws, &c. ., with amendments. ........
First amendment changing the time OF
meeting of commission, to the cd Monday
Of March, or as soon thereafter as possible.
Agreed to. .. ..f
Second amendment, striking out the
clause empowering said commission to
adjourn before completion Of its labors.
Agreed to. .f ...
The Cd amendment. TO extend the term
Of Office to the third Monday in March,
1853, was advocatsdsby Mr. llouk, on the
ground that the labors Of the commission
ers should como under the. inspection OF
the General Assembly before thsir term of
Office expired. vs. aai
Mr.. Means offered an amendment. ex-
tending tho service Of Commissioners TO
March, 1854, instead of 1858. ..... .
Z. Mr.. Means did not want any action tina
could be construed into a provision on
the part of the members Of Tho present
General Assembly, TO lsgislate themselves
back into their seats next winter.
Tho amendment of MIR. Means was lost
--Ysas sI, Nays AZ. .. -....
The question was taken on inserting
amendment Of committee, which was car
rried-Ysas 38, Nays 20. ,.. .......
THE term of commission is therefore
extended to the first Monday in March.
1858; their labors to cease lst Nov. '52.
Fourth amendment, fixing the comprn-
sation of clerk a, 50 per day. independent
ofthe action of commissioners, was agreed
to--yeas SO, nays 20. a,....
Seventh amendment, instructing tho
commissioners, in case thsir work may
not be completed by the time specified. to
report the cause of delay, and providing
for such further time as may be necessary,
was also agreed to.