True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-02-25
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We are indebted to correspondent Of
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following information in relation to the
proceedings Of the Ohio Legislature,
COLUMBUS, Feb. 90.
The history Of the Legislation of.yes-
terday, of general interest, may soon be
told.
Both branches Of the General Assem-.
bly, were demonstrated and pelitioned con-
cerning Iherepeal Of the law protecting
the INVESTMENTS Of municipal corporations
in railroad stocks. There is an excite.
ment in Athens and Washingtea counties
on this subject, and the people are, in
about equal numbers, demanding that
something shall be, and that something
shall not be, done.
The Honse passed bill last evening,
making Hamilton county a separate dis
tricl for Lunalic Asylum--not because
lunacyis peculiar to Hamilton county,
but because, no doubt, OF It's dense popQ-
lation. The vote was 83 to lS.
The chief item Of interest in the Senate,
yesterday, was bill by Mr.. Brazee, pro-
viding that Banks and Brokers shall pay
certificates, drafts, &c, in gold and sil''
hver, when demanded. ~. FL ~
In The House lengthy discussion was
had upon the. bill proposing to appropri-
ate $l75 900 for a new Deaf and Dumb
Asylum in Columbus. An amendment
was offered that the required sum be
raised by special tax. The condition OF ,
| kha h.,
Yaple, Mr.. Bunker. Mr.. Plynpton and
others, and the expositions showed clear
Iy, enough that the new Asylum is needed
Those who spoke in opposition, only
questioned the present ability Of the
Stale, not the need of new buildings.
Mr.. Caldwell introduced bill ycster-
day 10 provide superintendent and make
appropriations for repairing the Public
Works.
This bill makes the necessary specific
appropriation for special superintendent,
attorneys fees ands incidentals for each
section of the canals, and also expenses
of the board salaries &c. 1t also appro-
PIRATES to pay the contractors uncondl=
: tionally the following on section /,
$2l 900 sec. 2, 0,000; sec. 3, $751;
! 700 sec. Il, $7.499; sec. 5, $4,000
soc. 6, S24 900; sec. 7, $9l 900 sec.S,
$375O.
ltiS made the duty of the Attorney
General to attend to The causes, and
authorize him 10 employ assistant coun-
sci.
If the causes are decided in favor of
f the contractors, then The Auditor is to
draw his warrant on The Treasury for the
conditional checks, and if decided in favor
of the State, the balance of the absolute
appropriations are to be transferred 10 the
Board of Public Works, and expended
by them on the respective sections,
where the contracts are held invalid.
4 The bin provides nothing in it shall be
considered aflirmance of the contracts
made with the Board on the 10Th of No
@ vember, 1885,
q PERSONAL ISSUES.
:. The quest ion of what shall be done
II abont the Public Works, is not yet near Il
settlement, and, from present appearan-
d ces. is likely to become more involved
than it now is, before definite action is
:, had. Outside issues are working in,
F. which are by no means conciliatory in
n their character. these is per-
!. sonal issue between the editor of the
:. State Journal and Senator'S Griswold and
a Hamilton. For some time nsinuations
10 have been current that the State Journal
ID was in the pay Of canal contractors. II
e is reported that Senator Grswold and
"a Hamilton repeated these insinuatons IN
,r a Republican caucus. Mr. Schouier
10 we ote Griswod letter, demanding Il
{. categorical answer. Mr.. Griswold re-
n turned the letter without such an answer
and the State Journal publishes the cor
4. respondence with Hat denial Of the in
If situations, and pitches into" those
who have made them, with vigor.
y The Slough controversy was given oveI
in the street and lobby circles last even
H. ing for talk about the new issue in thu
q Public Works question. But the Ham
Il iltOn County Special Election will take
= precedence Of all other gossip to-day. 2
e. WHAT is GOING TO BE DONE ABOUT 1T.
as That is The question in everybody
mouth this morning. Mr.. Hosea wa
x ia the House yesterday afternoon, AM
of bears the documents 10 show a iniscount
ID, Mr.. Slough came up last evening VIII
his certificate, and it is understood tha
Is the Democrats had consultation on hi
case last night. Ii will probably com
IN up in the House this morning. There
ge a considerable interest manifested res
gh pecling the action Of Mr.. Slough, and
is anticipated that if he claims his Sc;
nat and insists upon right to hold, there j
ast fun ahead.
%. Yours, TURNER,
m PosTscRIPT.
till The expected contest for the vacal
vas sent belonging 10 Hamilton county, di
- not come off This morning. Mr.. Slougl
uld taking the advice Of his friend
came into the House. picked up h
es- books. papers, &C., and will go I
Cincinnati to-day to investigate whethe
ow Mr.. Hosea Can make good the claim s.
one up for him. Mr.. H., goes down ais
Ier- to give the matter fair test. If M
us Slongh is satisfied that he did not receiv
at majority Of the votes cast, he will civ
up his certificate, and on Monday M
no Hosea will lake his seat. u.
ler- ----' - 's''----- 1900. 2
in. Gg As you have published some 9
,ct. celleut articles on that scourge OF YOUTH