Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-12

geoueiy 10 the people IN this direcuon, as II
would place the laws into the hands otthe most
infellIgept men 10 the townehip. a1.ss@.yrsrszsa.
Mr.. McCLUNG opposed the bill. He held
that the jus.ices ought to buy their books. The
office is sought after with great avidity, with
usually two or three competitors, and many re 1
lied upon,it for livelihood. ~ A:sssss
Mr.. FELLOWS said nothing could be more
proper than to supply the lave TO tbepeople9 II
the State imposes the Office upon men, It should
supply them the means Of correctly executing,
the office.
Mr.. STEERS defended the bill as just and
proper, and TO disencumberj the bill he withdrew
Mr.. HILLS opposed the bill. Justices, he
said, have the laws already, and probably would
not use this book II they had IL. II was cumber.
some and unwieldy. But ifit was 80 important
to circulate information, he would move that
every minister Of the Gospel be furnished with
a copy Of Buck 0 Theological Dictionary. 81
Mr.. HUGHES said Mr. Hills had about made
bis speech, except the Dictionary amendment
Mr.. SCOTT, of Warren, supported the bill.
He thought it important that the justices should
have this book, TO enable them 60 render uni
form and correct decisions { AhpH
The vote was taken on the bill, which result
ed-yeas 40. nays A. 'tHi
Mr.. HITCHCOCK, from the committee on
Return Schools, made report on the Reform
6ehool Of the State, which was ordered to be
printed. ih1' t-Eff
Mr.. PARRoTT from the committee Of Con-
ference oil n 1870 encourage the safe
keepiug OF the public arms 10 the hands of the
voluoteer militia, made report recommending
that the House Z, ctde from its disagi cement to
the Senate amendment. f8F ~ FF #
Mr. MpSCHOuLER said we just refused to
pass a bill TO disseminate knowledge among
the people in peace. He could hot vote large
expenditure TO put arms in their hands and in
cite to war and strife. teen ag 1gHS ss|
Mr.. PARROTT remarked that this bill would
not rrove very efficient military measure; but
Ii would be q beginning, q step that we should
take with alaority, when the national Capital is
daily threatened with invasion. @Irt'n
Mr.. HUGHES opposed the bill, as II would
be a useless waste OF time and money.
Mr.. TANNEYHILL thought such law was
needed 70 encourage our volunteer companies,
who are now sustaining heavy expense with
which they ought not to be burdened.
Mr.. DEvORE opposed the bill. He would
cultivate the arts OF peace In time OF peace, and
rely upon a volunteer force raised when needed
| The vote was taken upon receding from the
disagreement, which resulted-yeas 81, nays
a..
Mr.. CHASE moved that the vote whereby the
House refused to pass HI. B 457--Relative to
Swan and Critchfeld's Statutes-be reconsider
ed. t49A p"
Mr.. CONVERSE urged the reconsideration
because OF the importance Of supplying the
statutes to Justices. ~ 4l
Mr.SNIGH supported the motion to reconsid-
er. He presented the economical Importance
Of correct knowledge of the statutes, as
reason why the bill should pass, .et-,,
| Mr.PLANTS said he had voted against the
bill; but since the passage Of the military bill,
| IL seemed as II we had State to support, and
he would therefore go for circulating the laws
Of the State v0T'NTT.ruT 0EurTg
Mr.. HUGHES had voted against, IL to, save
the people from expense; but since there was
no disposition to save, he was for making the
dose heavy enough to nauseate. So j. 02
Mr.. KRUM said he could see no reason for re-
lyipg on this book for the correct action of jus
tices. They are, already In possession of the
laws; and worse than that, justices are govern.
cd as much by common Law as by statutes, We
might as well undertake to supply them with a
law library. He. therefore, moved to lay the
motion on the table, which was disagreed to-
yeas 26, nays g., ,s,y~4a,, oc -,,
Mr.. BALDWIN opposed the reconsideration,
He said thatthe voting Of one expenditure WAS
no reason fof making another; and be appealed
i 70 members 10 cOnbuer Wnetner the money le
In the treasury before they vote It out. II re.
considered, he would suggest that the bill be
amended 80 as to authorize county commission
ers TO make the purchase for their own counties,
If they thought best. hfaU UTD n
Mr.. DEVORE was for the reconsideration.
Mr.. TANNEYHILL favored the reconsider
alton, and gave history Of bis experience with
swans Statutes In support of his position. -
The motion t0reeonsider was agreed to, when
The bill was passed-yeas 66, nays a.
Mr., MONAHAN moved that the vote where.
BY the House refused to pass s B, 1870 en-.
roll the militia--be reconsidered. y j u
Mr.. WOODS moved TO lay the notion on tho
table, which Was disagreed to-yeas 40, nays
81 .--s-e ~ .h - Pc 20
The vote was taken on the reconsideration,
which resulted-yeas SO. nays Al. a ,TAs
After along contest. knosn under the term
of filibustering the House came to vote on the
passage Of the bill, which resulted-yeas 81,
nays40. pc, - r " I. 1AJ s ir''f'7 tlF
The House then took recess. e. fHyj