The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-01-13
JANUARY 13, 1860,
Columbus Correspondence.

principally occupied III opening hnn pun
fishing the votes cast for the different State
officers, at the last general election. Tho
time for tho Inauguration of Governor 10
fixed upon Monday next, at IL o'clock A.
NJ 1t is expected to bo grand affair.
During tho three days past, many notices
of intention to introduce bills in the di-
fereut branches, have been given, and somo
have already boon introduced Among no.
ticos arc these: providing for roturn TO
ten per cent. interest" "to amend Liquor
Law" ''to tax dogs and protect sheep" ITO
prohibit stock from running at large" ITO
amend the law regulating assignments for
tho benefit of creditors, go as to protect
homestead exemptions, and other changes,
&c.
Harrison, Of Madison, has introduced into
the Senate a bill to prevent military organ
izations in the State, for thepurposo of iu-
vading sistor States. But, as no indications
of any such thing are TO bo seoo, and as
no other State Of the Union boasts such a
law, and as we have no law even Furnishing
treason against the State, it appears 10 mo
a libel upon our order.Ioving and law. abiding
people, to attempt the passage of such
law.
Hltcbeson, of the samo County hos also
introduced into tho House long set Of res
olutions in sympathy with and condolcnco
of Gov. Wise and his valiant cohorts of the
Old Dominion, in the arduous duties Of their
campaign against "Old brown" and his i'm.
mense army Of II men and a negro boy
OF their character it s sufficient to say, that
they are Of tho most approved style Of Dom
ocratc. Union saving, ,bowing down-ihs knee
ism subscrvioncy of the Northern Democ-
racy to Southern dictation.
January s.
The Democracy of Ohio have been hold
ing State Convention to-day, to>solect four
delegates from tho State at largo TO the
Charleston Convention. Of course tho
Douglas element vas largely in the ascend
ant, but the Administration party seemed
TO mako up in energy, determination and
strength of lungs, what it lacked in mum.
Y,
osting affair. l dropped in during the after
noon, and again in the oveniug. Ex-
Speaker Woods occupied the chair as pro-
siding officer, and fully sustained bis repu.
tation by occasionally bringing ordcr out Of
confusion, and SO running the machine as
to prevent collision, and, to uso q common
expression, complete bursting up"
Tho Committee on Resolutions, through
its chairman, Gen. Lahm, Of Stark, reported
a long series, re.Gflirming the Cincinnati
Platform, declaring Douglas The unanimous
choice of tho Ohio Democracy, aud letting
Buchanan and his Administration Slide
This the postmasters could not stand, and
there was general set-to. Popular Sow
dignity said tho resolutions must be upani-
mously adopted; postmastors said, ntrer,
nrvcr Cries from all parts of tho House,
: Chairman" "Chairman," order" or
der" "whoop," "h, "bi," "eo in" Woods
says, "Gentlemer, wo must have better or
der" Order is partially restored; vote
by counties leads, aud Douglas beats tho
to ninoty.threc. Great shouting and cheer
ing. Mako it unanimous. Another strug-
clio ensues. McGregor, OF Crawford, camo
there for harmony, and he will have it,
upon the principle of fighting for peace"
So he begins by pitching into and stirring
up old grudges with Lahm. Joe. Geiger
says of somo remarks made, "That's true"
Marshal johnson says, "It's q lie.' Joe
slaps the Marshal in tho face, who does not
retaliate, but sits ard takes it as meekIy as.
Il lamb.
Judge Brchard would pour oil upon tho
troubled waters, but the distinguished gen.
tleman is not oily enough to riae to tho
surface, and is scarcely noticed. Finally.
having for many times gwen that signifi.
cant shake of his curly head so well known TO
those acquainted, and shouted at tho top of
his lungs, for long time, Chairman,
Chairman Gibson, of Mahoning, is heard
and recognized by Woods. Il rise, sir-E
don't know but this is all we'll enough, sir
DuT. sir, rise, cir, to offer an additional
'NsoN'", Ell, lCIts VI 'CoWD, down,
question, question. J Sir, gentlemen
must not bo uneasy, sir. have voice,
sir, which can bc pretty wcll heard, cir, and
| 'c'H be hoard, SIR" Gibson was heard 10
read resolution sustaining Buchanan and
glorifying bis Administration. Hero fol-
lowed sceno which beggars oil description.
Popular Sovereignty said tho resolution
should not be received; pos,masters said it
should. For an hour, confusion worse con-
founded rcigUs, and then the resolution was
received end referred to the Committee on
Resolutions.
Tho Convention then adjourned until
evening. At about ten o'clock, dropping in.
singular scene presents itself. Gentle-
men standing all over the ball and
upon tho platform, with hats on, smoking.
talking, &c, perfect babel of voices. The
vote for Delegates Is commenced aud de-
cided. Con. Lahm reports back Gilson's
resolution, so amended as to glorify Bu-
chanan on some things, and lot him slido on
others, In this form it was adorted, and
tho Convention adjourned. 1t was a very
harmonious Convention. Democrats call it