Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-02-05
LeEisIative summary.

In the Senate, the bill to repealthe free bank
ing law was passed-yeas 19,nays II.
Mr.. Cadwells bill providing for the election
of an additional Judge in the 2d subdivision o
the sth Judicial District, was passed with only
one opposing vote.
The House Appropriation bill for the New
burgh Lunatie Asylum was reported lack from
the committee on Benevolent Institutions, witt
a recommendation that it pass. A debate en-
sued upon the bill, and charges of unskilfu
management were made. The opposition it met
had the effect to cause it to be recommitted tc
the Finance committee for examination.
Mr. Hatch introduced bill to amend section:
6 and 25 of the sub treasury law.
j NJ Phelps offered resolution calling upon
the Auditor to communicate the reason WY t1s
report of Mr.. ClaypoOle, in regard to certain
Banks made to the Auditor in March last, has
not been sent to the Senate, which was adopted,
Mr. P stated that he had heard intimations that
this report had been abstracted from the Au-
ditor's office. 1t was of grave Importance that
the truth should be known. If true, such act
should not be tolerated.
| Mr.. Buckand offered resolution calling upon
the acting Commissioner of the Board of Pub
lie Works, for Division No. l, to state TO the
Senate, by virtue of what law or authority Jas.
G. Haley was appointed an Engineer to gauge
surplus water, at a salary of 81, 500 per annum
how much time he actually spent in performing
the duties of that Office, and upon what part OF
the Public Works. Referred to the committee
on Public Works.
A joint resolution was adopted, requiring the
AnnualRep port of theCommissoner OF Statistics
to be printed and bound in the volume of Ex-
scutive Documents.
Mr.. Taylor introduced bill providing for the
e IL, of
the State by the Board of fPublic Works.
Mr.. Scheich's bank tax resolutions were ia
ken up and discussed to-day by Mr.. Schleich
in favor, and Mr.. Taylor in opposition. They
were finally referred to a select committee of
one, Mr. Schleich.
The Auditor sent a communication to the Sc
nate, in answer to resolution named above, say
ing that the report of Mr.. Claypoole had mys-
leriously disappeared, but that Mr. O. was in
possession OF the data from which to make
similar report.
The Report of the Warden and Directors of
the Penitentiary in reply to the resolution call.
ing on them for information relative to improve
ments necessary TO the Penitentiary which was
laid on the table to be printed.
In the House, the morning session was used
up entirely in the discussion of the Seduction
bill. 1t was finally passed-yeas "a, nays 25.
as passed, the Dill provides that any man over
Is years of age who shall, under promise of
marriage, seduce a young lady under ls years
of age, shall upon conviction, be confined in the
Penitentiary, not less than one nor more than
three years, and requires the same evidence to
convict, is required in cases of forgery.
Mr. Andrews introduced bill to repeal an
act for the confinement of prisoners, under the
authority of the Unitod States, in the JaiIs of
this State.
Mr.. Jackson introduced bill to compel Rail-
road Companies to build eulverts ard construct
outlet bitches.
& Mr.. Chase introduced bill to authorize Coun-
ty Commissioners to fill vacancies Occasioned
by the death of Coroners. s-.- .-.
The resolution offered several days since BY
Mr.. West, of Logan, providing for revision of
all amendatory acts passed since the adoption
of the Constitution, was passed.
The bill for the relief of John W. Allen, al |
lowing him to sue the State on claim for ser
vices rendered in securing title to certain
lands was made the special order for Wednesday
next.
Mr.. Stout's resolution, authorizing the pur-
chase of Arthur's Portfolios for the members, |
after attempts to amend so as to include boots, |
&c, was lost.-lStdte Journal, 4th.