Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-01-27
Obio Ttgislatutt.
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COLUMBUS, Jan. 90.
In the Senate, Mr.. Thomas introduced
bill amending several articles for amending
several laws relative TO incorporated villages
and cities, which particularly refers 20 Gin
cinnati; the duties of Marshal, his cempen-
sation, &c.
Mr.. McCleary's bill TO reduce The COM
pensstion of The Supreme Judges, was killed
in Committee of the Whole by striking out
all after the enacting clause. When the
committee rose, the bill and amendment
was referred to the committee on Judiciary.
This is signiican; of its ultimate fate.
Nr. Winans' bill. virtually prohibiting
the use of the jails of Ohio, for the incar-
ceraiion Of fugitive slaves, under the net of
1860, was indefinitely postponed, by party
vote.
The House resolution, t. adjourn SINE die
en- the 10 of February, was referred to a
select COMMITTEES Of three.
Soon after asse ubIiDs this afternoon, the
Senate adjourned in order 10 give the stand
ing eo"Inttees all opportunity to dispose
of The busir ess before Them
The Board Of Directors of the House OF
Correction presented their report to the
Legislature through Mr. Collins.
The House passed the bills 10 allow the
village Of Kalida end the village of Akron
to horrsw money for school purposes.
Mr.. Parsons introduced bill to amend
an act to provide for the creation and regu-
lation OF incorporated companies.
Mr.. DIVES bill providing for normal
schools or colleges, was knocked about con-
siderablv in the House, to-day, and the life
ferred to a select committee of FIVE; and if
reported back, it will doubtless be tortured
| 10 death.
The stsnding committee on Public Print
ing rendered their resignation to-day in
| consequence of the reference of a resolu-
ton. 10 the Judiciary committee, which they
thought properly belonged to them. Cen
tlemen eXplained-the resolution was taken
from the Judiciary committee-refsrred to
the Printing committee, and the offenss was
wip.d out.
The interest question was got up again
to-day. by reconsideration Of the vote by
which NJ. Hubbell's per cent. bill was
lost few days since. Like BanquO'sghost
it will not down. Judge Rankin of Frank
lin, made a lengthy speech in support of
the bill, and before closing gave way for a
motion to take a recess to 10 O'Clock to-
dav, whish was carried.
COLUMBUS, Jan. 2s.
In the Senate, Mr Schleich presented a
preamble and revolutions calling for amend
ments 10 the iuw ee as to compel banks to
share the burden Of taxation. which were
laid on the table and ordered to be printed
Mr.. McCleary presented the petition of
citizens of Colunbiaua county, praying fol
law to prevent the return Of fugitive slaves
which was referred to the Committee on
! Federal Relations.
Mr. Winans offered resolution instruct
ing said committee to report why the pray
ers of the petitioners shou d not be granted
Mr.. Tay lor morsd to amend by instruc;
ing them to report bill prohibiting official,
in Ohio from engaging in slave catchirg il
| Ohio. Resolution lost.
Mr.. Phelps introduced bill providing fo
canvassing votes for Comploller of tht
| Treasury.
The bill relative to the pu bicatioH of tn,
laws W as passed with Sigh. amendment
The Treasury Investigation committee
IL
said they were unable to give any precise
time. bu; hoped 10 be able to report in ont
month.
The House bill relative to Enclosures, an,
to provide against trespassing animals wa
passed.
In the House, Mr. Rankin concluded hi
speech upon the interest bill. occupyi I'M
nearly an hour and half The bill wa
then made the specia order for Wednesd,
next, when an exciting season may be an
ticipated. Both sides of the question ar,
pretty sansuine Of success.
Mr.. Harrison called Up his resolution in
structng the Judiciary committee to repor
a bill amending the law relating to tit
: Public Works of the State, so as to reduce
the salaries of engineers and other official
employed upon the canals-was, after con
siderable discussion, INDUCED in by Messrs
Harrison ard Andrews, agreed to.
message was received from the Gov.
ernur transmitting the Report of Board o
; Public Works and the RepGrt of Commis
s oner Of Common Schools.
Mr.. West, of Logan, introduced resolu
!, tion was agreed to, reqaiIing the Financ,
} committee to inquire and report, by bill o
: otherwise, what legislation is necessary ir
order to render the provisions of sections
, 237 and 5s4 of the code available, as asains
non resident judgment creditors.