The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1854-03-08
Correspondence u the ohio UniOu.l
FROM COLUMBUS.
Commas, March, 4, 1854,

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EDlroR Ono Union MIR. FooT Of
Cpyabosa, has Introduced a long bill. the
object Of which is, to restrict the eviIs-of
lniemperance- and the sale Of Intoxicating
Liquors; which has been read the second
time and committed. The bill resembles,
in many Psricalarsl The Maine law, has-
ing many Of tie sections Of tina, law
copied almost verbatum. am Of the
opinion that The Legislature will pass
a prohibiioryo law Of some kind. but, from
The manner in which Mr. Foor's bill is
drawn up. I think It will not meet the ap.
probation Of a majority Of either branch
81 the Legislature. i must be greatly
modified ere il can pass. There are a
number Of bills now pending on the sub
jet Of .Temperance--and i, may be- tina,
the Committee on that subjeet will yei Sc.
lect from all, sufficient to make a good
bill-one that will meet the appreciation
of The public, and, at the same time, that
will be enforced. de r'lll gsA.
On Wednesday evening last, the exhi.
billion Of The inmates Of the Asylum for
the education Of the Blind took place.
The members Of both branches Of the
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Legislature had a special invitation 10 be
present with whiOh they cheerlully com.
piled, There was also a large number oil
spectators present, TO witness the per
fotmanees.9 isi 'H l'.lonea 'nnnfJ naf
The scholars, male and female. acquitted
themselves creditably. The mathematical
classes especially, did well. II is truly
remarkable, with what precision they will
annunciate and demonstrate a proposition,
In fact. these classes showed a greater pro-
iciency Than is usually found in insIiiu'
tons where all The advantages OF sight
and demonstration are enjoyed. Th,
music, instrumental and vocal. was good
Many pieces excelled anything w have
ever heard. It must be a source Of grea
pleasure 10 these. unfortunate persons
while thus deprived Of sight, TO Will,
away their weary hours amid the melody
Of sweet music. OF all deprivations lex
cept insaniy,) that Of loosing ones sight
must ever be the one most 10 be deplored
To be thus locked up in midnight dark
ness during life, deprived Of the privileg
of seeing the sun in his rising %splendor, o
natures blooming flowers, or the cheering
c%ounienances Of our dearest friends. mus
ever produce thoughts painful and melan
/ choly. The management Of the Insliiu
ton certainly reflects great credit upon III
present teachers. and all concerned.
The long contest in relation 10 tho cleo
ton Of a United States Senator, has at lai
terminated. On Friday evening, after III
withdrawal Of Hon. WILLIAM ALLEN fror
The ring, Hon. GEORGE E. PUon, Of Cir
c%innali, was nominated on the tenth balloI
This is q good selection. and mex. to Al
LEN, would meet the appreciation Of nine
lenihs Of the Democracy Of Ohio. Nj
PUon is a sound Democrat, we!l.uied an
never found wanting, lie possesses Ia
enis Of The first order. and, should hi
, health permit. he will make his mark big
on The scroll Of fame and usefulness. H
will be alb honor to his party and hi
+ couniry-always distinguish dby6rmnesi
integrity, truth apd u~prighiness.
! am sorry to inform you, that yOu
Senator saw proper. in this contest. :
abandon ALIEN, ia violation Of clear an,
positive instructions. for a man who hal
not previously been in the ring; and thai
too, at a time when il must have been eyi
dentio every mau. had his friends sioo'
firm, that in a few more ballots he woul
have been the nominee. There can b
but liuls said in ~exteuuaion Of such con
duct; for it shows a want Of 6rmness, an
especially a want Of respect for the will o
his constituency in your county. viii
-FOUR people see !f1'A 'aa 1rri .".
The bill 70 te.organiZe the Militia, i
travelling slowly through the Senate,
is now ready for a third reading asd 6ns
passage. II is uncertain what may yet b
ils fate. il would seen right that ",
should have some kind Of a mi.iiary or
ganization. There lie scarcely a State il
the Union bu, what possesses s%ufieien
martial spirit 10 keep up military %,raininI
Of some kind. Why then should grea
Ohio be behind Ain. we paEiolic
Certainly we are. Yours, yiaahs,
ms isd saI 1900 E0X P0PULI.
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