The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-01-18
Chic Legislature.

large number OF petitions and Dumer-
Gus bills have been introduced in the Leg
stature for future action. Among the lat
ter is one from Mr.. Ross, the member
from Washington county, for submitting
the question of q removal Of the county
seat Of Noble from Sarahsville to Cald.
wells farm; and one from Mr.. Emery to
prevent the emission and circulation of
bank bills under S..
The Inauguration Of the Governor and
Lieutenant Governor took place on the
9th. The Address of Gov. Medill will be
found in another column. The remarks
of Mr.. Myers were as follows:
SENATORS: have been called by the
suffrages of our common constituency to
preside over your deliberations. Inexpe-
rienced as am in much that pertains to
this situation, enter upon the discharge
of its duties with unieigned distrust Of my
qualifications, and with full confidence
that shall not only need your forbear-
ance, but require your aid.
am aware how difficult it is, in situa.
ton like this, the duties of which must often
be discharged amidst excitement and with
out time for examin alton or reflection, for
any man to give universal satisfaction, or
even to escape censure. 1t shall, how
ever, be my constant purpose to discharge
the duties incumbent upon me with Impair
iiality, singleness of purpose, and fidelity
of intention.
Rules are necessary for the government
of all deliberative bodies, not only for the
dispatch of business, but for the protec-
ton OF mnorities from the encroachments
Of power. Such rules as it may be your
| pleasure from time to time to adopt. you
will of course expect me TO enforce.
shall aim to do so with strict impartiality,
and due regard for the rights of Senators.
To suppose that, in their administra-
ton, will not commit any errors, would
be arrogating to myself far greater know.
ledge Of parliamentary law than | can
claim to possess.
In order that we may be in the greatest
degree useful to our constituents, and
maintain the dignity Of the Senate, ii is
necessary that we should all, in the dis
charge OF our duties here, manifest spirit
of kindness, forbearance, moderation, and
mutual respect for each other; and may
not the hope be confidently entertained
that such will be the case throughout the
present session.
II is not my province to recommend to
you measures for your deliberation. 1t
may not, however, be out OF place TO say
that the session Of the present General
Assembly will not be one void of high
L ~ ,bor doCs .
interest to the people of this State. We
have had but one legislative body since
the adoption ofthe new Constitution, which
rendered necessary the remodeling the
most OF the laws of the State, and the
adaptation OF them to many new and un-
tried principles.
This work. which was so well begun by
our predecessors; is not yet perfected.
Hence it will be the duty of the present
General Assembly, to revise such laws as
may require revision. and also TO enact
such new laws as the exigencies Of the
State may demand With the experience
we now have, of The working OF the new
system, nearer approximation TO perfec-
ton in legislation will be expected OF the
present than Of the last General Assem-.
bly,.
Cofdently relying, gentlemen, upon your
CO operation, shall endeavor TO enforce
the rules and preserve order and decorum
| in debate. This is necessary that we
may dispatch the public business in the
shortest time practicable.
Let me in conclusion express the hope.
that when we shall have ended our official
duties here, we may merit and receive
| from our constituents the salutation. ''well
done. good and faithful servants"
In Senate, on Tuesday, Mr.. WRIGHT
introduced bill, which reduces the COM
pensation which each Clerk of the Court
shall receive to 5000 per annum, and
4 forces them TO accoun;to the County Com
missioners for the remainder. Where the
amount received during the year is less
than 5000, enough is drawn from the
county treasury to make up the deficit.
i Mr.. DAVIS made an effort to fix the Esd