The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-19
Also bill for the relief OF James w, Low and others
which WAS read frat time

and representatives OF Oh,o praying Tor The DIVISION
OF the State OF Ohio into two Judicial districts which
bill having been reported Tor thai purpose was laid
upon the table.
o. motion BY MIR. CHASE. the Senate subsequently
proceeded TO consider, committee OF the whole the
bill g. 4S)-beiDg bill TO divide the State OF Ohio
into two Judicial DISTRICTS and 10 provide Tor holding the
di.rc, and circuit courts OF the United States therein
which bill had been reported from the Committee on the
The PRESIDING OFFICER, tMr. STUART in the
ehar) The bill will now be read for the information OF
Mr.. CHASE move that the amendments Of the
committee be agreed to. suppose that there will be no
objection TO the question being taken upon them IN
Tie PRESIDING OFFICER. The reading Of the
bill, with the amendments, will be first in order.
Mr.. CHASE The bull, when introduced, was read
through. and suppose all that will be necessary now
will b 70 read the amendments
made, that will be pursued II requires the unan-
iou. consent 10 dispense with The reading OF the bill at
M. PEARcE would be glad if the honorable sen
asor from Ohio Mr. CHAsE would to let this bill
lie over for few days. My motive for this request Is
this; have received letter from gentleman OF the
bar Of Ohio, who informs me tina, he and perhaps some
Others, about TO proceed 10 Washington city TO
make some representations in regard 10 this subject
know nothing Of the matter myself but am informed BY
this gentleman that there is necessity OF the division oil
the State Of Ohio into two judicial districts; that the
business Of the district courts is not such as 10 occupy
more esn few weeks u amy one s
although the business OF the court in part from the
lake region Of the State and in part from the river
region, there is such facility Of communication by
means Of railroads TO Columbus, where the courts are
now held. that those interested can, without any neon
venience, repair to that place Whether the facts are SO
or not should like to have this subject lie for
few days. in order that may have the further niofma-
ton which we may derive from those who are coming
hers for the purpose Of giving Us this information That
II my only reason for making this request
MI. CHASE. yesterday explained to the Senate
the which induce to ssk the prompt consid-
esaton OF this bill at this time The communication 10
which honorable from MARYLAND Mr.
PEARcE REFERS is OF the same tenor suppose as letters
addressed to my colleague Mr. WADE] and myself.
few gentlemen in the interior OF the State, near TO The
city Of Columbus, where the courts are at present held
undoubtedly would prefer 10 have the courts remain at
b b al se
81 this b-the two chief cities OF the Staeihe one upon
the lake. the other upon the Ohio river MY colleague
Z week ago perhaps some ten or fifteen days.
having received letter OF letters from OF these gen.
temcn, requested me TO lei this bill lie over for time; 70
which consented saying that if these gentlemen should
not b here TO make their opposition by Monday last
should hen move to take up this bill tor consideration
They have not yet appeared and see no good reason
bs om sad
PxAlcEl will offer opposition to the immediate con-
liberation OF this bill Whatever objections to be
mads to be better offered and considered in the
Houss Of Representatives where the local interests OF
the preaent seat Of these courts have local representa-
ton Both OF the Ohio senators agree that this bill
required not only by the interests OF the State but by
the interests Of this government and ought not 10 be de-
MIR. GWlN. nope the senator from ODo MI.
CHAsr will agree to the proposition OF the senator from
Maryland, Mr.. PEARcr, and for this reason: know
nothing At all about the merits of This matter myself
but my colleague, IMr WELLER,l who is confined TO
his room by indispositon, know takes great interest
In this bill. He cannot to the Senate al this time,
and am sure he would be very DESTROYS to be present
MI. CHASE He can have no interest in il.
Mr.. GWlN. He has right to speak upon lhis or
any other bill that may come before this body HE'S
naive OF Ohio and takes great interest in this or any
other question that affects that State This is not
ners local question: but national question: and should
not BE- forced upon the Senate.
Mr. CHASE I am sure the honorable senator from
California Mr GwIN] could not do greater disiavor TO
his colleague (Mr. WELLER than 10 make him respon-
sble for the delay in the aclon upon this bill When
this bill frs, before this body. the senator from Cal
lforna, [Mr WrLLrR,] who is now detained from this
Senate BY circumstances which very much regret OBJ
eeted 10 il upon the ground that no manifestation OF
legislative opinion had then been given have since
presented memorial OF some fifty senators and repre-
ssnaiives in The legislature Of ONO asking ioI prompt
himself, after learning the opinions OF the legislature IN
regard TO this matter came 10 me and said that he had
BEEN aware of that fact before, he would have been
himself sociious for the prompt action OF the Senate
upon this bill. II he were now present. am perfectly
satisfied he you'd agree to its Pesen, consideration
Mr. GWN ! have myself no objection 10 the pres
ent confederation OF this bill.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. If no objection be
made, the reading OF the bill will be dispensed with, and
Tia question taken upon the amendments as they are re-
Nj. PETIT. i think there can be no necessity for
reo0lng the WnOe Dill. 1befe are lHTte ameHotnens
reported 10 il by the Committee on the Judiciary, but one
of which Of any great Importance the other two being
merely verbal alterations, leaving the bill in effect
before The bill already been read TO the Sen
ale, and well considered by The Judiciary Committee.
will say nothing about The necessity OF passing this bill
at THE time The only material amendment proposed Is
that of striking out the 10Th section, which requires the
Tesidsnce OF the Judge be in the place where The court
10 bald which be presdes. The committee thought
that was improper and unInstkabe restriction The
alaTes paid the Judges the western States do not JUS
tfy Their residing in such places Cincinnati and Co
lnbus, where the courts provided by this bill are TO be
Judge may. with the greatest proprieiy, live upon his
fNm-il he be able TO own one-eghi, ten, twenty,
thirty forty miles from the place OF holding his
court. On that account The committee recommend
snsndng The bill by striking out The 10Th section. which
rsqpirss the judges TO reside where their courts held
No objection being made, The reading of The bill was
dispensed WITH
The Afst amendment stated 10 be as follows
In section 4, commencing in line e. strike the words
of the parties pending, which, under the
provsions oil this would have been compenced IN the
nofthsrn District either Tor the northern district and
insert In lieu thereof the words pay suit now
pending, which would have been commenced in the
northern district " this had been 10 force before the
eonmencemen OF sad su the proper court; so that the
A~l b. frth enacted That upon the application OF
any party any suit pending which would have been
commenced in the northern district II this had been In
before the commencement OF said suit the proper
same 10 removed Tor further proceedings the proper
court for the northern district, &c.
The question being taken upon this amendment,
agresd TO-
The second amendment stated to be as follows:
L. thc Wbi nd