The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-10
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF OHIO.
COLUMBUS, O., January 9,

HOUSE.--Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Morris.
PETITIONS. Davis, of Tuscarawss, for a
law reducing the salaries Of State and county
officers, commencing with per diam of mem
bers. Referred.
Mr.. Hamill on, a similar enc from citizens of
Logan. Referred.
SECOND READING OF BILLs.-H. b. No. 3, Mr..
Krum, to amend the act now in force for the
assessment and taxation Of all property In the
State, according to its true value in money.
The amendment contsmplates more specific
detailed enumeration Of the various items Of
property, with the respective values Of the
same.
H.B No. IL, to regulate the fees of officers
in certain cases. Referred.
RBP0RTs OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Mr..
Vincent, from Committee on Finance, reported
back H. B. No. Q.
Mr.. Brown, making partial appropriations
for 1850, amending the same by striking out
portions which creates a contingent fund for
State Auditor, Treasurer, Librarian and Com
missioner of Common Schools, together with
other reductions. Laid on the table.
MEssAGBs.-From Governor. Application
for aid to complete Washington National
Monument; referred. Also, report of pardons
granted; referred.
vHsrlLAT1oN.-Agreed to $lOO sppropria.
ton for better ventilation of tho two Halls, by
removal of sky-lights and construction of
cold airducts.
BILL IRrRopUCED.- Devorn introduced
bill to enable the Trustees of tho Old School
Presbyterian Church in Russellville, Brown
County, to sell certain real estate in the sfore
said village, and distribute the proceeds.
The officers and members proceeded to the
Rotunda for the Inauguration of the Governor.
SENATE-MoRNINs SsssIoN.-Prsyer by
Rev. Edgar Woods.
NOTIoE OF BILL.--Mr. Harrison gave notice
Of his intention to introduce bill to require
the prompt and faithful application Of all
moneys raised by taxation, and the assess
ments Of local authorities.
INTRODUCTION OF BILL.-Mr. Ready intro
duced S. B. No. 16, which was read the first
time, to amend section 398 of act to establish
q Code of Civil Procedure, passed March IL,
1858. The amendment is as follows, viz: ga
Sheriff may act as Master Commissioner under
the second subdivision Of the preceding Sec
ton. Sales made under the same shall con-
form in all respects to the laws regulating
sales Of lands upon execution; and all sales
shall be made by the Sheriff, unless upon
good cause shown, and for special reasons, the
Court shall otherwise order" To take effect
ON its passage.
THE PARDoNs.--In reference to two or three
sentenced by tho Hamilton County Court,
Gov. Chase says: William Johnston, alias
William Oyler, sentenced from Hamilton
County for ton years, was pardoned on the
statement Of tho Judge who tried the prisoner,
whether tho charge with assault with intent
to kill was any thing more than a simple
assault. The circumstances Of mitigation were
certainly strong.
Andrew Baker, sentenced from Hamilton
Cnunty to imprisonment in the psnitentiary
for some four years, for passing counterfeit
money. The prisoner was from Pennsylvania,
where he had borne good character. The
statement of tho Prosecuting Attorney and
several of ftheurors created doubts as TO his guilt
If guilty IL was his first ofense. His pardon
was recommended by the Judge, Prosecuting
Attorney and other respectable citissns.
Subsequently the Senate proceeded TO the
Rotunda TO witness the Inauguration of the
State 0ficers elect. At the conclusion Of tina,
ceremony, that body returned 10 the Senate
Chamber, whore Lisutensnt- Governor Welker
introduced his successor, Hon. Robert @. Kirk
as presiding officer. @
That gentleman then addressed the Senate
Mr. Perfill, Of Pickaway, offered tho follow.
ing resolution, which was unanimously
adopted:
Resolued, That tho Hon. Martin Welker
late Lieutenant Governor of the State, has, By
tho impartiality, dignity and ability will
which be has presided over tho deliberations,
of this body, commanded our confidence ant
esteem, and carries with him, in his retire
mont, our best wishes for his happiness an,
prosperity.
On motion Of Mr.. Harrison, tho address 0
tho LisutAna AMI Governor WA ordoY0d In h
sprssd upon The Journal. Adjourned.