Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-01-24

NeS "ueuhIttiy postponed.
Mr.. Thompson Of Meigs, offered a reso-
luton, requiring the Sergeant-at-Arms TO
keep the Hall Of Representatives closed
during the Sabbath, and TO admit no one
except in cases of the most urgent neces-
sty; A motion was made TO indefinitely |
postpone the resolution, upon which the
ayes and noes were demanded. Ayes 81,
noes At.
Jan. IS. Lieutenant Gov. Ford,
having been called to his home by the sud-
den death of his fathsr-in.law, the Senate
unanimously elected Mr. Taylor of Gcauga
as President pro tenn.
AIier transaction Of some business, Mr..
Marsh introduced resolution, to refer the
proceedings and resolutions of mass meet
ing of the citizens Of Preble county, held
al New Paris; in reference to the murder
of Thomas II. Barber, in Ksn,as.
This gave raise to an animated debate
which lasted for some time.
Mr.. Bruzee moved to indefinitely post
pone the whole subject This motion
failed.
messrs. Marsh, Griswold, Kelley. Brown,
Heaton, Hawley, &cn spoke in favor Of tie
reference, and Messrs Matthews, Brazee
and Lawrence opposed
The Senate, by vote Of AZ to z, refer
red the entire subject to the committee on
Federal Relations, with Instructions to re-
port by resolutions or otherwise.
CoMPLtMENr TO LIEUT.. Gov. MYERs.-On
retiring from the post as President Of the
Senate by Mr.. Myers, Mr.. Brown offered
the following resolution:
"Resolued. That the Hon. James Myers,
late Lieutenant Governor of this State, has,
by the impartiality, dignity and ability,
with which he has presided over the deli
berations of this body, commanded our con.
fdence and esteem, and that he carries
with him in his retirement, our best wishes
for his happiness and prosperity"
This resolution was unanimously adopted
Lieut. Gov. Myers responded briefly as
follows:
GENTLEMEN SENATORS: The resolution
you have just passed is quite unexpected
to me. | return you my unfeigned thanks
for your expression of appreciation Of my
official acts during the short time that
have had the honor and pleasure to preside
over your deliberations. We are now about
to seperate; you to remain here in the dis.
charge of your arduous and responsible du-
ties of Senators; | to return to the private
: walks o. life, which ! can assure you do
wi:neut single regret. have seen enough
Of public life to satisfy me that its paths
If pursued with fidelity to the public inter-
ests, are not strewed with either flowers or
gold.
Gentlemen. with a sincere wish for your
health while here, and safe return to your
homes and families, and to each of you q
long. prosperous, and happy life, bid you
farewell.
HousE The Speaker announced Messrs,
Thompson, of Meigs, Brayton, Hunter. and
Tenney, as the special committee on Tenn.
perance.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Is, 1856.
SENATE This morning, several ne" bill,
were introduced, among them one by Dir.
Brazee, repealDg the ten per cent interes,
law, and fixing the legal rate of interest al
Ssuea ger cert. The bill repeating the
small note law was read the thirGtime, and
rs here was a desire expressed to examine
and debate The subject, the bill was, foi the
time being, laid upon the table.
The question Of printing portion oi
the documents in German, &C., was discus.
sed as is usual at each session. From the
: indications We think no German printing
will be ordered by the present Legislature
We shall not regret to- see this reform in
ttoduced.
House OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. White.
Mr.. Egley on leave. introduces a bill to
: repeal the present liquor hS, which was
read the first time.
hr Slough gave notice that he should
introduce a bill to abolish capital punish
ment.
Mr.. Smith of Franklin, offered resolu.
ton which was agreed to, making inquiries
of the Prosecuting Attorneys of the several
counties, relative to criminal prosecutions,
the amount of costs accruing in each county
&c.
Jan. f6, SEsArE.-Nothing OF general ir-
terest or importance transpired to-day.
HoUsG.-Notice given of a proposition to
amend the 2G and Sd sections of the 18th
: article of the Constitution.
The bill for the abolition was taker up,
and q motion to reject the bill was carried
by a vote Of 66 yeas, to Al nuys.
Mr.. Sawyer offered the following resolu-
: tion, which was adopted:
Resolved. That the committee on Public
Printing are hereby instructed to take i'm
mediate measures for having foll report
Of tho proceedings of this House, and for
publishing the same in the newspap ers of
this city.
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