Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-02
2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
- avg l'''l' THURSDAY, May 2, 1861.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Goodwin.

Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Goodwin,
Mr.. BLAKESLEE, from the committee sp-
pointed to wait on the Governor and request
the removal of the Quarter Master and Com
missary General, made Q verbal, report that they
had waited on the Governor and discharged the
| duty assigned them. z5 tlh .ig-hs.3 u 70
Mr.. WRIGHT, Of Hamilton, presented the
memorial of Wyme, Haynes & Co., of Cincin-
natl, against the bill to amend the assessment
law.
S. B. 203-Making appropriations for the
Public Works for 1861 and part of 1862, was
read second time and referred to a select com.
mittee Of three--Messrs. Woods, Robinson, and
Voris. bra.s ffsa ssi saii I'D q 81 sa srrs
H. 3. 492-For the relief of the families OF
Volunteers--was read third time, when sun
dry verbal amendments were made to the bill.
Mr.. DICKEY moved to amend by providing
that any surplus of the fund raised under this
bill be applied to the school fund.
In the course Of some remarks upon the bill,
allusion was made TO the proportionate number
Of companies furnished by the different counties,
reAecting invidiously against the north part of
the State,
Mr.. McCUNE very spiritedly repudiated the
charge of want of patriotism as q cowardly in
suit, that he was prepared at oil times to resent
in proper manner. r s,t si s3lsig
Mr.. DEVORE held that the tax TO be raised
under this bill should be levied equally over the
entire State. eeP aeg
Mr.. WOODS offered substitute for the
amendment Of Mr.. Dickey, directing the sur
plus 70 be placed in TO the county fund. j6
Mr. HILLS opposed this last amendment, as
likely to encourage unnecessary levies Of taxes.
He was opposed to the bill as cold kind Of chari-
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Mr.. .KRUM said he favored the substitute, as
being the most equitable disposition of Il.
Mr.. WRIGHT, of Hamilton, moved that th Q
bill be referred to q select committee.
Mr.. FLAGG seconded the motion, and said he
thought it would be much better that some ar
rangement should be made for the payment to
the families Of volunteers, upon their order, Of
their full or half pay. This would be ample
for most cases, and the rest he would trust to
that higher and nobler sentiment Of charity.
Mr.. BALDWIN was indifferent as 20 whether
the amendment was adopted Or mot; for there
would not be any thing left in the way Of sur
plus. Hewas opposed TO the reference. He re.
marked that the tax In his county would only
be $4,000 while his town had already subscribed
| $40 900 for the same objects. i rs,s
| Mr.. FELLOWS desired the reference of the
bin, and remarked the private charities sub
scribed had already exceeded million dollars,
and we're likely to increase 90 as to make this
lbill-unnecessary. j, N, ,s-is ri,sf -sss. 4st
Mr.. McCLuNG opposed the reference. He
thought the House was as ready to act on. the
bill now as ever. His county had probably al
ready raised enough for its wants in this way;
but he could SEQ no impropriety in allowing the
commissioners ito levy the tax, $50,
| Mr.. STEDMAN hoped this bill would pass
in its present state. II was Just what was want.
red to meet the case. g3,, -.,,
Mr.. REISINGER desired that the bill might
be referred and perfected. His village, however,
had already met the case by liberal appro
prlation. w s.f .as.4s. i- ftf.4 Il 1or
Mr.. TANNEyHILL was for the bill. It
was Just what patriot would support, and the
man who would refuse relief to the family Of q
poor volunteer, had better shut his mouth. He
was Q poor skAlewag. "a. 90 Z. n, ss - :.
The substitute q Mr.. WOODS was adopted,
Mr.. HUGHES opposed the bill, because Il did
the bill not operate equally. throughout the State.
~ The vote was called on the passage of the
bill, which resulted--yeas 62. nays IS.
Mr.. PARR moved 70 amend the title BY add
Ing: ''that the door Of the safe In the State
every man help himself (which was disagreed
TO. ~ as rtar t,g aty n II f q
Mr.. HILLS then moved that the vote whereby
was passed be reconsidered.
Mr.. VORIS moved TO lay this motion on the
table, which was agreed to--yeas 80, nays 80.
Mr.. NIGH moved that the vote whereby the
House refused to pass s. B,--For building an
Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb-be reconsider
Mr. HUGHES moved to lay the motion on
the table, which was disagreed to--yeas 33,I
nays A. The vote was then taken on recon.
sidering the vote, aud reaulted--yess 80, MATS
i Mr, MoNAHAE offered shs following rssJ
WHrarAs, The Charter Masisr General and
Commiqary General are anxious 70 have al
hearing before commit tee sof this House, In,
tsgard n thsEeiolution ef fcepsurs passed BY this