Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06


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HLike wounded snake,
-Drsgs its slow length along"
And yet am told by old members
that we are making just as much pro-
gress as any Legislature ever has made,
and might say ever will make, as long
as the more popular branch is as large
and unwieldy as 1t now is. All the
Legislation 80 far acted upon, has been
of comparatively unimportant charac'
ter. The general appropriation bills,
Congressional apportionment and re-
trencbment laws, are still almost entire
" uuacted upon, and unconsidered.
In regard to Congressional appor-
tiopment, the delay arises from the
fact, that a bill is pending in Congress,
and, as we are advised, will probably
pass, giving Ohio nineteen Congress
men. As the law now stands we are
entitled to but eighteen; and until we
learn the fate of the bill before Con-
gress, we can do nothing, as our work
might be useless, and be obliged to do
it all over again.
The Senatorial question is still IN
nu5ibus. Nothing has been determined
upon, as to whether we will hold an
election this winter or not, nor is the
man selected.
We have had q visit from the Hon.
Tom. Ewing. He is still hale and vig-
orous, and full of life and energy. His
election would unquestioDably be highly
satisfactory to large portion Of our
people, who would regard it as tri-
umph of reason and common sense
Senator Wade has his friends, who are
decided and earnest in their support
He has also the endorsement of Presi-
dent Lincoln, Secretary Stanton. Judge
Wilson, (the Democratic District Judge
of the Northern District of Ohio, and
other distinguished men of all parties.
who empbatically say, that his defeat at
this time would be national calamity.
He is most energetic and enthusiastic
supporter of the war and of the Federal
Administration; and has lent every
power of mind and body, to push on
the war, ferrit out and bring to punish
ment the thieves and traitors who have
almost ruined US, and sustain the credit
and reputation Of the country. One of
his Democrotic supporters writes, that
"there are but two classes in Washing
ton who desire his defeat, to-wit:--
Traitors and certain army officers ,Oho
desire to prolong the Oar."
Hon. Columbus Delano has his
friends, who are as busy as bees, and
seem to be very confident Of his sue
cess. He is a man of ability and cul-
ture, and would honorably represent
the people Of this State.
Our neighbor, Mr.. Horton, has his
friends also, who will urge bis election,
if they see any glimmer Of success to
encourage them. Some opposition has
been made to him on account OF his
vote on the legal tender clause on the
Treasury note bill. But l apprehend
that few will questian the sincerity OF
his motives, however much they may
differ with him in opinion. 1t is an ex-
pertinent, and while we hope it may
succeed, no one can avoid entertaining
serious doubts in regard to its utility.
The Hon. W. P. Bascome, well
known in this State as prominent poll
tician and editor, expects soon tore
sumo the editorial chair-where he has
not vet determined. He is a most
genial gentleman. well posted in the at
fairs of this State. and will undoubted-
" make in the future, as he has in the
past. an efficient and courteous ex-
FOUNDER Of public affairs. You will, |
doubt not, give him hearty welcome
into your honorable corps.
The matter OF adjournment has hard
ly yet been mooted. But many Of us
are becoming restive and impatient.
and will, ere long. force an expression
Of opinion from the two houses. We
need not, and ought not to stay here
much longer; but members will not be
forced, ard the spirit of procrastina-
ton is so rife among US, that it cannot
be easily controlled.
LAWRENCE.