The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-04-05
Columbus Correspondence.
Columns, Me- ch 29th. 1e

gagged in the final disposition OF measures
brought before them, and being matured
during the progress Of the session. The
Senatorial question out of the way, the
various committees again addressed them
selves assiduously 10 the work Of consid-
erlng the various propositions referred to
them, and preparing their reports thereon.
Saturday last was Committee day, and
the House held very extended session,
acting upon reports, and assigning bills
ior their passage on the various days Of
this week. Among the many passing in
either branch Of general interest, l notice
in the Senate, the general appropriation
bilI,also one making partial appropriations
Tor 1862. In the one making appropri-
alions for the cufreut year, are some items
causing warm discussion, one Of which
was the item of $1,000, for purchasing
fixed ammunition for the State, and an
other increasing the Governors contingent
fund 10 $4,000. As the object Of these
appropriations was to make some small
preparation for contingencies which might
arise in the present disturbed condition of
the country, the ire OF the Democracy
and OF one or two quasi Republicans, was,
OF course, disturbed by them. The debate
was probably as interesting as any occur
ring this session. In favor were Messrs.
Jones, Cox, Garfield, Parish and others,
and in opposition Messrs. Schleich, Moore
and Holmes.
The Senate has also passed bill pro-
viding for a new Deaf ard Dumb Asylum
The bill for the relief Of John w. Allen
has passed both branches. This appro-
PIRATES $25, 900 to satisfy the claim OF Mr..
Allen for services in procuring canal lands
for the State, under contract, made by
by authority Of the Legislature, with Ex-
Governor Ford, late Of your County,
This claim has been before the General
Assembly for a number Of years, and
been passed upon favorably by one or the
other branch, but failed to become law.
At the last session, the House passed
bill authorizing Mr.. Allen to contest his
claim in the Courts, but it failed TO pass
the Senate. Had this course been pur-
sued, it is thought he would have recov-
cred, if anything, at least 100000. Mr..
Allen is getting quite advanced in life, and,
mt this session, consents to relnquish bis
claim, upon the payment Of the amount
appropriated as above indicated. 1t is I'M
doubtedly worthy claim, and much sat
isfacton is expressed at the passage OF
the bill, many regretting that the amount
is not greater, feeling it to be simply an
act OF fjustice. He spent five years of the
best part of his lie, and the whole, or
nearly the whole, of his private fortune, in
this work, and now, after waiting until he
is an old man, the State does him partial
justice.
The House has passed bill for the
draining of the marshy lands upon the
Cuyahoga river in Geauga County to
amend the act relating TO appraisments !;
TO amend the Justices Code in relation to
costs in criminal cases; to mako appro.
pration for County agricultural funds /; TO
send commissioner 20 the Worlds Fair
at London, in 1869, to take with him for
exhibition there, specimens OF all the veg
etable and mineral products Of the State
and to provide for a general ditch law for
the State.
A bill from the Judiciary Committee
has been introduced providing for the pur-
chase Of the new edition of the Statutes,
by Swan and Crichfeld, for distribution
among the justices OF the peace Of the
State, This will involve an expense of
somo thousands Of dollars, but in di-
rection where tie benefit will be brought
nearer home to the people than is usually
or frequently the case in regard to nppro'
prialons of money from the Stale
Treasury.
The Tins of final adjournment has Nc.
yet been agreed upon, although the SEN
ate this morning passed resolution 10
adjourn on The 22I of April, which, on
coming to the House, was amended by
making it the 18th, and in this form it
seemed likely TO pass, but was afterwards
referred 10 the Finance Committee. II is
now feared the session will be extended
beyond the 18th, although the intention
and effort will be TO bring it within that
time.
That which more than anything else
hinders now, is the districting of the State.
So many conflicting interests are to be
reconcled, that it is made very difficult
The committee on this subject have not
reported. The Republican portion Of it
have been holding nightly sessions for
some time, and last evening agreed upon
plan 10 present to the whole committee, in
accordance with which bill will prob
ably be introduced. What will be its fate
in the form determined on, is uncertain,---
Probably il will pass the Senate, but in
the House it is doubtful. My impression
is. it will not suit in your locality, as the
District as now arranged is divided,
making the l7lh Cuyahoga, Summit and
Portage, and The 18th Lake, Geauga,
Ashtabula, Trumbull and Mahoning.
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