Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-02-22
Legislative.

nication from the Treasurer of State in repl,
to the resolution of the Senate to investigat
the condition of the Treasury department
which excited some feeling in tho Senate anc
considerable talk among outsiders. Tn
Treasurer fatty refused to allow any investi
cation under the resolution, on the grount
that it is unauthorized, that the committe'
is not a committee of the Legislatur,
but a committee of the Senate, ant
protest against the employment of an ac
countant to aid the committee. Mr.. Gibson
expressed perfect willingness to aid by hi
clerks in the investigation by committe,
appointed by both Houses, and solicits sucl
an appointment. The tone and spirit O
the Treasurer's communication are hardl,
respectful to the Senate. Mr.. Kelley said
He was perfectly willing that a join
committee should be appointed, but one con
cession he would not make-the right O
the Treasurer to refuse to submit to an ex
animation by an accountant in aid of thu
committee. He supposed that the diff
Guilty had grown out of the fear of tho
Treasurer that he might be made subservi
ent to the Auditor. The Treasurer suppos
ed that he and his securities and they alone
were accountable to the State for the funds
Report says that there are public funds de
posted elsewhere than in the treasury which
are not well secured, or at least that are not
at present available. He did not wish tC
act on rumor. His object in introducing
this resolution was to have the facts to act
upon. The Auditor could not tell him the
amount in the Treasury. He supposed that
the Treasurer had taken offence at the bills
passed by the Senate requiring a strictel
account by the Treasurer and Auditor Of
State.
Mr.. Heaton defended the course of the
Treasurer. and resolution was adopted tc
refer the communication of the Treasurer Of
State to the committee on the Judiciary,
with instructions to inquire whether it is
for one branch of the Legislature
70 appoint a committee to examine into the
of the Treasury.
We were very much surprised to see such
a reply from Mr.. Gibson, to the Senate
His course certainly, was an unwise one even
if he had been positive that an investigation
on the part of the Senate was unauthor-
lied.
The reporter of the Senate writes 10 the
Cleveland Herald that on the 18th, the
Senate took very decided position in re-
gard to the refusal of the State Treasurer to
allow an investigation by the Senate Com
mittee. The Judiciary Committee reported
that the Senate had Constitutional right,
as well as a right by virtue of the law regu-
lating the Treasury Department, to appoint
committees of investigation without the
ioint account of the House The report
was fully discussed, and adopted by vote
Of 81 to l. The Treasurer will probably
have to get down from his high-backed
horse, or submit to mandamus process.
P. S-We learn from a private source,
some circumstances, which, if so, justifes in
our view, the course pursued by Mr.. Gibson,
and now that it has been "talked Of" we
hope the State Treasurer will not be back
ward in telling the aohole matter, even if
Senator Kelley's name should be connected
herewith.
Mr.. Buckland presented the petition Of
H. Stewart and % other citizens of Erie
county, praying for certain amendments to
the School law. Referred to the commit
zee on Schools and School lands.
SENATE, Feb. I4.-In the absence of the
President, Mr.. Taylor of Geauga took the
,hair and called the Senate to order,
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Randall.
Mr.. Taylor of Geauga was chosen Pr"si-
lent pro tenn. Yeas 26.
Mr.. Taylor briefly returned thanks fol his
election.
Mr.. Kirk offered the following resolution:
ResolVed, That the committee on Public
Benevolent Institutions be required to in
luire and report to the Senate, at their car
lest convenience, the use that has been
made of the III gallons of brandy, 284
gallons of wine, 81 gallons of whisky, and
l34 gallons of alcohol, amounting in value
o sI139, 10, furnished to the Lunatic Asy-
um at Columbus during the months of
Nay and November, 1854.
Mr.. Buckland offered joint resolution
our Senators and Representatives
n Congress to exert their influences in pro-
uring an act granting to the soldiers of
.8I2, their widows and orphans, the same
PENSIONS as are granted to the soldiers of
he Revolutionary War; their widows and Or
,hans.
The resolution of Mr.. Kirk in regard to
he Liquor for the Lunatic Asylum, and also
he resolutionof Mr.. Buckland were adop-
ed
On motion of Mr.. Hamilton, the Senate
esolved itself into committee of the Whole,
dr. Buckland in the chair, and proceeded
o the consideration of Seuate bill No. 13
On motion of Mr.. Kirk, the committee
ose, reported progress, and asked and OBJ
aimed leave to sit again.
The President announced tho names of
he Senate members of the joint committee
o report amendments to the Constitution,
S follows:
Messrs. Marsh, Kelly, Brazee, Phelps and
1riSwold.
The Senate then took a recess.
AFTERNOON SEss1oN.-On motion of Mr.
3razee, Senate resolved itself into the COM
nittee of the Whole on the orders of the