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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-02-16
Treasury Defalcation-Where the
Money Is.

3nsits Mr.. Edgerton, one of the committee
ora appointed to investigate the late defalca-
bad tionin the Treasury, hasjustreturned from
wof,e visit to, Nj. .Breslin, in Canada, where he
was furnished with documents by which
pnil some 100000 will be saved to the State,
!. If those to- whom 1t was loaned are able to
-!epay 1t, fsnbisa ss5o9.
-asaT sMnch political capital has been made
ed byatheg Republican press in reference to
Breslin's defalcation, and equally studious
efforts have been made to shield every man
,sa, of that party from censure, notwithstand-
= ing the fact that at least two prominent
4 Republican leaders were deeper in the mat
,sa ter than 3resin. To these gentlemen it
"a will be . source of profound annoyance
when we state the fact, which we have rea.
son 20 believe to be true, that zoe, 900 thus
saved--if saved it can be-has been for
!, years in the hands of Republican leaders,
4 {, not . Democrat having single copper Of
it. When the report of the committee is
made look out for squirming in the Repub-
Iicsn ranks Cqereland National Dem
Ocyat 4M inst.
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From Kansas-startling Report.

rs From Kansas Startling Report.
Agentleman who arrived in this city
,;last evening brings startling rumor from
= Kansas from which territory be has come
direct. s.eot ~; =. ~
.;aso He states that when he left Shawnee,
which was on Saturday last, the 5th inst,
there was rumor current that Brown,
: Who bad been blockaded in some log huts
s.. near Nebraska, and was released by force
of the. Free. State citizens of Kansas, had
aftervard met the Missouri posse, under
the direction of DR.. Woods, Deputy Mar
sshai,s whom Brown captured and immedi-
ateiy hung. asiAH
sa Our informant reached Westport on
Sunday, where the same rumor had pre-.
~ ceded him. lcansing considerable sensa-
'us tion.s 1gi i'ssoaa9i - 2ea.-7 SOS
'Fsls MI. Smith. the welI-known hotel keep.
% 1er in Westport, was of the opinion that
:" Ur. Woods had not been hung. although
Be believed be had been made prisoner by
Brown. $50 el@ ~
a. Judge Campbell was Smiths authority
! Tor the whole statement.
pseo II Is thought, if the report is true, that
2 Brown haslhnpg Woods, that the citizens
81 Platte City will wreak their vengeance
Oh Mr. Doy and his sou.-Aissouri Re-
pr1lsean. sa0a@ 31a5 =
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Later from California.

New YORK, Feb, 1.-THE steamship
Moses Taylor, from Aspinwall on the Sd
inst, with the San Francisco mails of the
goth ult., has arrived.
The Moses Taylor brings one million
and three hundred and twenty thousand
dollars in treasure.
CALIFoRNIA1The Temaha Gazette
says vein of coal, which it was thought
would equal the Scotch Camel coal, had
been found on Elder creek
The new sugar refinery in San Fran
cisco had been much damaged by an ex-
plosion of the boiler. Only thirty per-
sons were in the building at the time.
The Frence have taken possession ol
Clapperton Island, which lies 60 miles
west of Acapulco.
On New Years day the settlers
around the valley Of California killed
forty Indians for stealing their stock
Major johnson had arrived there will
troops TO give protection to unoffendine
Indians.
A stage running between Forest Hill
and Yankee Jims in Placer county, wa
robbed by eight or ten highwaymen of be
ween $4,000 and $4,000.
SOUTH Acknowledgements dates tt
Jan. lst had been received. Chilli wa
still in disturbed condition, aud tn,
provinces were under martial law. A
number of persons had been arrested TO
sedition. They were sentenced to fin,
of 81 900 each, and three years exile
Those who were less implicated were 6ne'
$500. The press was entirely under tn
direction of the Government.
While an edict was being read on tn
sixth, prohibiting the tearing up of raj
and cutting of telegraph wires, the mo
did everything they were forbidden t
do.
: A correspondent of the Panama Sta
says that by the next mail he may have t
report the mob butchered, or the govern
ment ovcrthrown.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-02-16
License or no License.

!, This subject has been the subject of
discussion In the House. On the 9th of
January, DR.. j. NJ. Stout, of Monroe Co.,
Chairman ofthe Committee on Temper
ance, made most eloquent and argu-
nsntative speech against the existing
system Of unrestricted and unregulated IL
.quor dealing, and in favor of authorizing
the Legislature to institute we'll regu.
lated system Of licensed tavern keeping.
We shall take, occasion to lay this able
speech before our readers, if the question
j. pnt In 8 shape for the action of the
people. 80 Gaernsey Jefssrsonian.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-02-16

ly and learnedly resisted the opinions of
the majority. The judgement has since
been thoroughly examined by the Su-
preme Court of Ohio; and that Court was
unable to follow it. 1t is generally ques-
tion by the legal profession and universal
ly Unsatisfactory to the people. In view
of all this, we think it the imperative du-
ty of the Legislature of Ohio to proceed
in this contest, until the Court reviews
that part of its decision which affirms that
Legislature can bargain and contract
away any part of the power of consttu.
tional taxation. The means for carrying
on such contest can never be exhausted
Statesman.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-02-16
COLUMBUS, Feb. 9th, '59.

Dear Spirit:-The proceedings of the
Senate, on yesterday. we're not very i'm
portant. A lengthy discussion was had
upon the appointments on the Public
Works. The Democrats contending that
each member of the Board should make
the appointments on his own division,
and the Republicans insisting that the
majority of the Room should make them
all. The Republicans having two of the
three members of the Board, their object
is apparent.
Resolutions against the purchase of
Cuba were introduced and laid on the
table to be printed. A motion to bring
them in the Committee on Federal Re-
lations, was lost by one vote.
The House passed several local and
interesting bills. DR.. Stout introduced
the following preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, 1t is essential to the pros
(perity and happiness of the people Of
the neighboring States of the Union, to
cultivate and encourage friendly inter-
change of sociability and good feeling;
therefore
Resolved, By the General Assembly OF
the State Of Ohio, That the Legislature
of our sister Staee of Indiana, now in ses-
sion, together with the executive officers
of said State, be and they are hereby in
vited to visit the Capitol of Ohio, at such
time as may suit their convenience, dur
ing the session of this General Assem-
bly,.
Resolved, That the Governor of this
State be and he is hereby requested to
forward copy of these resolutions to
the Governor of Indiana, and through
him to the Legislature of said State
Laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Mott, the Commit
tee of the Whole was discharged from the
further consideration of II. B. No. 382:
To amend section 10 of an act establish
ing Boards of County Commissioners and
prescribing their duties. Referred to
the Committee on Finance. They were
laid on the table for discussion.
The Legislature of Indiana has before
| it resolutions inviting the Ohio Legisla.
ture to their Capitol. doubt the pass.
age of our resolutions, and doubt any
thing more than nominal acceptance il
Indiana should invite US.
Sundry rumors are current as to the
report of the Commissioners appointed to
investigate the treasury defalcation.-
They are generally not we'll authenticat.
ed and should be received with allowance.
JERE WILLIAMS
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Sign Painting.

Should any of our citizens desire to
haye their houses ornameIted, and their
places Of business advertised by hand
some sign, they can be accommodated by
calling on Mr.. JoHN CARRoTHERs. who
may be found at Davis Hotel. We can
cheerfnlly recommend him as good work
man, Those who wish to see specimen
Of his work can examine the sign in front
Or our Office.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-02-16
COLUMBUS. Feb. 10th.

Dear Spirit: t:--The House on yester-
day spent almost the entire day in dis
cussing the claim of j ohm W. Allen, that
being the special order. 1t appears
that in ceding certain lands to this State
by the FederIl Government an error was
made against the former. Allen ascer-
tanned this fact, and, under a resolution
of the Legislature, made contract with
Gov. Ford, by which he was to have one
third of all the land which he could OBJ
tain to be ceded. 1t appears that the
error was done sixty thousand acres, of
which he would be entitled to twenty
thousand. He never received the land
but it was disposed of by the State, and
he asks compensation. There is unani-
nous disposition to pay him literally for
his services, but many deny the validity
of Gov. Fords contract. This claim is
the French spoliation claim OF the Legis-
lature; coming before every session, and
always meeting with some fatal accident.
This bill passed by vote of 60 yeas to
"a nays. 1t is to be hoped the Senate
will defeat 1t.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. LEETE
fixing the salaries of certain officers, as
follows: Governor, Treasurer and Audit
or of State each $500, Sec. of State
$4,000, Atty General $500 and pei
cent. on all moneys collected, Librarian
200, Lieut.. Governor So per day an
mileage, Common Pleas Judges $4,000
There is no doubt but that the salaries
of some of our State officers are too
small. They cannot, with the most rig
, i'd economy, make the salaries pay thei
necessary expenses; but this bill, think
{ rather overdoes the matter. The figure
g were probably made on the principle o
the Jew merchants-allowi abundan
room to fall
Mr.. Leete also introduced bill t.
J. prohibi. usury. Its penalties are for
feiture of all interest; if paid in advanc
!. the borrower may recover back in an
}, time within six years; and makes the con
l tract void as to securities.
The Senate discussed series of "where
ases" and resolutions on bank taxation
The following resolution embodies tn
"nub" Of them:
n Resolved, That the finance committee
of both houses be instructed to repor
o bills enacting such amendments to exist
e ing laws, and such further legislation a
/. may be necessary to compel the bank
q to yield obedience to the constitution, an
+. pay their just and equal portion of taxa
Il ton.
To day the ''license question" is t.
!. special order in the House. My guess
e that it will hardly get two thirds of a
J. the votes, as required by the constitutio
but will have majority.
o JERE WILLIAMS.
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The contraction the purchase of the
steamer Great Eastern was concluded yes
terday. 100000 pounds has been SUBJ
scribed, which is thought to be enough to
purchase and complete the ship, and pro-
vide for working capital.
The Daily News says that Prussia has
signifed to France that she will look not
with indifference but with great anxiety
on any unprovoked attack on Austria by
France. "a
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EQUAL TAxATIoN-THE BANKS

Ine uiuereuce UetWeen Tue TWO pOlltl-
cal parties, in the Ohio Legislature, upon
the great subject of equal taxation, is
broad and deep. Outside, among the
people, we do not believe, that any such
radical disagreement exists; and public
attention ought to be directed with the
sharpest scrutiny to the existing condi-
tion of this important matter. The SEN
ate, by strict party vote, oil the Demo
Gratis present voting yea, and all the Re-
publicans nay, has passed the following
resolutions, with preamble which ap-
peared in our yesterdays paper, offered
by Mr.. Schieigh.
BE it resolved, By the General Assembly
of the State Of Ohio, That it is the i'm
peratlve duty of the legislature to protect
the citizens of the State from the onerous
burthen sought to be imposed upon them
by the banks, which while they ask at the
hands of the government the same protec-
tion afforded to natural persons, yet refuse
to pay their equal share of taxes as re-
quired by the constitution, and seek to
cast the whole burthen of Sustaining the
government which extends its protecting
care over all, upon the people alone.
Resolved, That the finance committee of
both houses be instructed to report bills
enacting such amendments to existing
laws, and such further legislation as may
be necessary to compel the banks to yield
obedience to the constitution, and pay
their just and equal portion of taxation.
The difference between the Democrats
and the Republicans will be seen to be
still more sharply defined by the resolu-
tion offered by Mr.. Taylor, Of Mahoning,
which are still pending. These propose
to resolve substantially, after the pream-
ble, that the Federal Constitution prohib-
its the passage of any law "impairing the
obligation of contracts" and authorizes
the United States Courts to restrain the
execution of such law That the Su-
preme Court of the United States has
twice decided the charters of the Ohio
banks, organized under the act of 1S45,
to be contracts; and therefore the State is
forever prohibited from levying any taxes
from them, but must content itself with
sac per cent Of their net profits, to be set
off by them, in lieu thereof-therefore
That the Auditor of State be directed to
draw for the six per cent of net profits so
set of, in lieu of all taxation. Our cotem-
porary of the Ohio State Journal so far
as we can perceive, disagrees with Mr..
Taylor's resolutions, for two reasons
The first is because it thinks the Supreme
Court of the United States has sbecome
notorious for its disregard OF precedent,
law aud constitution" The other is be-
cause, as it ayers, there is no consideration,
on the part of the bank 70 support the
contract. We imagine. that the six per
cent is held to be good enough legal
consideration to support the contract, il
there is any to be supported, which we
deny. AS to the general tendency of the
Court we do not propose to discuss that
question now. The power of the State
of Ohio to levy equal taxation among her
citizens aud creatures; to revise her laws
from time to time, in order to equalize the
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Columbus Correspondence.
COLUMBUS, Feb, 7th, $50.
Visit to the Queen City.

Bear Spirit:-The House of Repre-
adjourned from Friday until
Tuesday morning, and accepted an invi-
tation of the council of Cincinnati to visit
that metropolis of Porkdom The men,
bers took the cars on Friday evening and
at Ii o'clock were partaking of a superb
supper at the Burnet House. Don't un-
derstand the phrase "took the cars" in
its technical sense, as the Legislature is
very temperate and sedate body.
The object of the visit was to examine
the foot of the MAMA canal; which the
city asks from the State, to be used as
q sewer. This important duty was faith
fully performed on Saturday morning, be-
fore the sidewalks became slippery
We Qor 81 war thar'') then visited the
new Opera House, which will be, when
completed the finest edifce of the kind
in the United States. Its magnificent
proportions and gorgeous decorations
are beyond description. Its cost will be
half q million, all of which, together with
as much more, the owner has amassed
during the last fifteen years in the whis.
key business. Many other public and
private buildings were visited, not the
least attractive of which were Long
worth's wine cellars. 1t was the univer
sal opinion that Mr.. Longworth coulG
produce very good wine, and grea
deal of it.
At o'clock Coleman Of the Burnet
gave dinner to the City Council ant
the members of our very wise body.
was the best that could be got up by tn
best house west of the Alleghanes. Fo
words to describe it properly I refer 20,
to Webster's Dictionary, unabridged
After the eatables had been discussed
there was cracking and popping like tn
explosion of an immense bunch of Chi
nese fire crackers. A perfect army Q
bottles was set upon the table, which
discovered {by reading the labels) con
tanned champagne and sparkling cataw
ba.
. The President of the Council in q yer
appropriate speech welcomed the Legis
ature to the city, and speaker WOODS, il
an eloquent speech thanked the Council
ard conplimented the energy, enterpris
and intelligence of the "Queen City of tn
West" a number of speeches in addi
tion. were made, all sparkling like tn
catawba, and exhilirating like the cham
pagne. DR.. Stout in one of his happies
efforts did the honor for Old Monroe,
heard Senator mplimenting him high
ly on his speech. At very seasouabl
hour the assembly adjourned in de
lightful state of feeling.
On Monday the members returned t
the Capitol rested and refreshed, by thei
recreation. We will all remember wit
gratitude the kindness and attention {
the city council. and also of Messrs. BAG
LEY and RoDaERs, members from Cincir
natl. To these gentlemen we were in
debted for much that made the visit yer
+ pleasant.
+ The portion of the canal which Cincir
s, natl wants is about 5000 feet in lengtl
: and next the Ohio river. No canal bos
: has ruffled its waters for many years, an
3 to put it in repair would cost at lea
: $4,000. only regret that the Legisl'
ture is not as willing to give Cincinnati
: or the polywogs, all the canals.
: JERE WILLIAMs.
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Take Notice, Everybody.

JAMES r. NORRIS, one of the proprie-
tors OF this paper, having sold his interest
In IL to HENRY r. WEST, it becomes me-
eessary that all debts due the firm of
MoRRis q WILLIAMS should be paid at
once. All persons therefore, who may
be indebted to the firm for subscription,
advertisement or job work will be expected
to pay up as soon as possible. Bills will
be made out at once and presented, and it
10 hoped that all persons will be prepared
to cash them at once.
The editorial department of the paper
viii remain as it has been for some years
past, under the exclusive control of Mr.
WfLrrAaS' ,rh9
The style Of the new firm is W1LL1AMs
& Wtsf. edf a~ tf)
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TIE next State Fair is to be held at
ZalssEille, from the twentieth to the twen-
tys third of September. GAINESVILLE gives
$4,000 and furnishes the grounds free of
charge.