The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-02-08
Ohio Legislature,

The principal business before the Legis.
lature, during the last week in January,
Of general interest, was resolutions relative
to Erie difficulties, resolutions in oPposi.
ton to the Nebraska bill, and resolutions
on the subject Of temperance-none of
which received final action. A resolution
to admit VIM. H. Day upon the floor of
the House, as reporter, was lost.
In Senate, on Tuesday, Jan. 81, bill,
much needed, to provide for the compile.
ton Of certain contracts heretofore made
by School Directors, was passed.
MIR. Follett introduced a bill to prohibit
the circulation Of foreign bank bills of a
less denomination than five dollars-a
measure to prevent, if possible. the bring
ing into Ohio the irredeemable trash of
other States. TO pass as money.
The same Senator also introduced a
bill to repeal the law allowing damages on
protested bills of exchange.
Mr.. Pendleton introduced bill to es-
tablsh Superior Court in Cincinnati. the
Judges Of which are to receive not less
than $4,000 per annum, to be paid by the
city OF ClncInnatl.
resolution by Mr.. Lawrence was
agreed to. instruc,ing the Committees on
Finance and Benevolent Institutions to
consider the expediency of providing by
law. that reports OF State officers be print
ed in advance Of the meeting of the Gen
eral Assembly. so as to have them laid on
the table of members in such quantities
as the law may direct.
On motion Of Mr.. Taylor. a resolution
| lie Works for the names of all collectors
the amount paid them for their services
and for clerk hire, &c, during the pas,
year.
| In the House. the bill providing for fill
F.! ing vacancies in the office of Township
Trustees was passed.
A considerable portion Of the afternoon
session was spent in Committee Of the
Whole, in tho consideration OF various
bills, among them, the bill introduced by
Mr.. Gilbert, OF Holmes, to protect the
rights of widows TO property reverting to
them before or during coveriure. A mo-
ton to strike out the material clause failed
in Committee, which may be regarded as
favorable indication as to the ultimate
fate OF the measure.
In Senate, on Wednesday, Feb. +, o
large amount Of bills were pushed through
their second reading. and referred to the
Committee OF the Whole. or to appropriate
standing committees.
Four or five bills Of general Interest
were introduced, and several passed.
| al, hx,M Nv An
derson. providing for the punishment, un
der heavy penalties, Of the crime Of adul
terat!ng alcoholic liquors.
Alter the transaction Of what is usually
termed the morning business, the Senate
adjourned until tomorrow. in order tc
give Senators a chance Of visiting the Tenn
perance Convention now in session in Co
umbus.
The House, after quite busy mornin.
session, adjourned over to this morning
for the reason above stated.
The bill to refer the removal OF the eoun
ty seat Of Noble, TO the qualified elector:
Of the county, was passed by vote o
yeas 64-nays s.
| The Judiciary Committee reported j
inexpedient at present to organize Com
mission 10 revise the Grimm al Code; il
which report the House concurred.
Stale Democrat.
The Columbus papers of Thursday. Fri
day. and Saturday last, are received. The
Legislature appears to be debating mul
ti,ude OF bills and resolutions, but no fina
action was had on any Of general impor
tance. The speeches are nearly all made
for bunconsbe, and to draw out the lengtl
Of the session.
The Noble county.seat question ha
not been acted upon finally in the Senate
The bill is in the hands Of the Committee