Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-11

apssted to report to the Senate, at his earliest
convenience, q statement of the distribution of
Swan & Crltchaeld's Revised Statutes of 1860,
together with q statement Of the number Of
copies remaining In bis custody. Adopted. -
Mr.. HARRISON offered the following,
which was adopted viz:
Resolued, That the Judiciary Committee be
Instructed to carefully examine the statutes Of
thls State, and report, at as early day rs prac-
be, whether there ar Q any acts In force in con.
flct with the Constitution OF the United States,
Or which have tendency to odisturb the domestic
tranquility between Ohio and the other States Of
the Union. Adopted. r
Mr.. COX offered the following;
Resolued, That the Committe on the Militia
be instructed to inquire what arms and accou-
trements are needed to put the State Of Ohio in
reasonable condition of preparation for any
possible exigencies which may arise, and that
they report at an early day by bill or other
wise.
Mr.. HARRISON said substantially: This 10
q resolution Of positive instructions. ln the
present condition Of public affairs,i becomes the
State of Ohio to act carefully, prudently. and
wisely, that no false Impressions be made, and
suggested that Il would be better 10 refer the
l
d Mr. COX throught IL merely prudential
measure, justified by circumstances. ltconyey-
ed no intimation of hostility, but was simply en-
inquiry Into the condition of the State Of Ohio,
In respect TO her capacity for self defence. He
believed Ohio vas IN q bad condition In that
respect aa, z Ft1
Mr.. JONES cdgcurred entirely with Mr.. Hsr.
rison. These are times when men should move
carefully. Ohio occupies position Of peculiar
Importance, and no act should now be done BY
her which can be misconstrued He thought II
o subject for quiet and calm deliberation. What
ever Is done can be done quietly, so that no un-
due impressions shall be conveyed to the public
! He would, therefore, move the reference Of the
resolution TO select committee OF one.
And it was accordingly referred to Mr. Cox
| BILL PASSED.
Mr.. sTANLEY'' partial appropriation bill
passed
The several bills on the calendar, standing
over from last session we're, upon motion oi
Mr. Parish, taken up aud referred TO commit.
tees, when the Senate took a recess.
HOUSE.
FMDAY, Jduuary IL, 1861.
Prayer by Rev. E. D. MORRIS. .r
The following memorials were presented,
which were referred to appropriate committees.
By Mr.. JONES Of Seneoa-from II. L. Nc.
Kee and aixty other citizens of Seneca, for a
change in the official term of the Auditor
Also from ]. fl Pettiger aud fifty sixty others,
for the same object. Also from William Smith
and ninety four others Of the same county, to
prevent the running at large Of domestic AMI
mails -.. ....- .......
By Mr. OGLE--from William Briggs and
l64 other OF Ross county, for restoration OF
the ten per cent law. -l
Senate Bill No. ll6-To amend Sec. N7 of
the Justices code, was read second time and
referred to the Judiciary Committee.
= Notice of the Introduction Of Bills was given.
By. Mr.. C0REY-to more effectually protect
Wool Growers against loss by dogs.
By Nj. BRUFF-to authorize married per-
sons to sell and convey real estate In certain
cases. ....
NJ PARR introduced H. B. 272-to amend
Section of the Act of March 26, 1860, in rela-
tion to the confinement of United States pris-
oncrs in the jails of this State. ..
Mr. THOMPSON, of Perry, introduced H
B. 273-to authorize the formation of com
panies for the mineral lands.
Mr.. FLAGG gave notice Of q bill to ab olish
all laws relating TO corporations other than nun
icipal, passed since the adoption Of the presen
constitution and embody the same In an act. -
Mr.. DEYORE offered the following Resolu-
tion, which was laid over Tor discussion.
Resotved, etc., That our Senators and Repre-
sentatives In Congress be advised to use thei
influence to procure a convention Of States IL
conformity to the provision of the 9TH Article 0
the Constitution of the United States.
Mr.. HAMILTON offered the following Res
olution, which WAS laid on the table for discus
q sion. .
WHEREAS, Intelligence has been received tn G
the Star of the West, bearing supplies Of me
. : and provisions for Major Anderson, stationed Q
y y Fort Sumpter, near Charleston, 8. c., has, b
: forces from citizens Of South Carolina, bee
prevented from delivering said supplies.
Therefore, be II Tesoiced by The General As
, sembiy Of the State Of Ohio, That we do mos
: solemnly protest against such traitorous an
rebellious scts by any portion Of citizens Of thi
Republic, and that we will sustain the arm {
the Federal Gove.nmentin In the enforcement an
execution Of all its laws.
Mr., MYERS offered q resolution instructin
the committee on Schools and School Land
report bill abolshing School Boards of Educa
:. ton, and to again give the Sub.Directors Il
control of the primary and subdistrict school
and the township Trustees the control OF q
% graded or higher schools, and In cities the Boa
Of Trustees the control Of the common school
which was laid over for discussion.
S. B. No. l76-for the preservation and n
y pair of the Notional Road, was read q first tim
ie also 8. Bill No lsl-mskng partial appropri'
tions for the yeSr 1861. ~
" House bill l67, by Mr.. Collings-To prevel
the setting on foot Of Military expedito
against other States, was referred to the con
o mittee on federal relations.
|, House bill l39-rslsting to marriages, was T
ls ferred to q select committee, Of which Mr.. Fl
lows is Chairman.
al House bill $40 repeal sec. 20 Of the ci'
10 code, was referred to Mr.. Vorls as a commit
te Of one.
to The Speaker announced some changes 10
committees, occasioned by the resignation a
death Of members Of the House, since they We
:. frat organized.
" Mr.. PLANTS Is added to the Judiciary Co,
"a a, mittee; Mr.. Dlckey to that on Claims; n
~ ~ Brown, Of Putnam, to that on Public LAM
~ Mr.. Ried to that on Roads and Highways; n
o. Brown, of Putnam, on Lunaoy; Messrs. RI,
u Dickcy and Bruff,on New Counties;and Mr. v
ris on Federal Relations.