Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-01-26
Lcgislative.

In the Senate, on Saturday, petition was
presented and referred, asking for the passage
of the bill s'for the relief of the families Of vol
uuteers." A bill, to ameud the code, was read
the second time and committed. House mes
% ssges were read and disposed of. House joint
resolutions relative to railroad from Steuben-
vile across the panhandle OF Virginia, were
adopted; also, House Joint resolutions, thank
ing Gen. THOMAS and Coils. GnFIELD and Nc.
Cook. Resolutions we're ofsied, and referred
{ to the committee on Federal Relations, looking
to the protection Of our soldiers against inpo-
sition and fraud on the part Of suffers. res
olution was adopted, asking for information in
regard to Engineers on the Public Works, and
whether they might not be dispensed with. A
resolution was also adopted, inquiriDg whether
additional legislation is necessary to prevent
stock from running at large in the public high
ways sYS "f-r -'@
The Senate adjourned at boon until Mon
day. s...,.,5,
In the House petition was presented from
Guernsey county, and referred to the Judiciary
Committee, praying for the-repeal Of the law
authorizing the election Of an additional Judge
In The 9th Judicial District, suudry bills we're
3 read the second lime and tsferred; and notice
of the introduction of a bill g "TO1extend the
time of payment for school iRndsin lawrence
county," vas given. Bills were introduced as
follows: "To amend section lac of the act to
provide for the settlement Of the estates Of de-
ceased persons, passed March Ss,r $780," "To
amend section one Of The act, entitled an, act
supplementary to the ac. passed May 8, 1852, to
provide for the organization, of cities and id'
oorporatsd villagesspasSed AprildOj 1897
1,MFsFEt, Of Brown, gave notice that he would
probably introduce bill to repeal or amend
the balance Of the alawsinl the State Of Ohio.
The "hog-bill" was read the third time, and
tsfetisd 10 the Judiciary cSmpistee, with in
erucsdhs The bin sTo abolish the office of
Superintendent ofthe State House, and devoIve
its duties upon the Secretary of State" was
passed Committee reports were presented and
disposed Of, The resolution relatIFetO the ab-
seutesism of members, With spending amend
ment, was laid on the -tables The conference
committee recommended. that each House re-
oede from its amendment to second resolution,
Ii the series, relative to direct and income tax,
and instead Of that series adopt the following
substitute, after the nrstresolutiOn; . -s n +,
\ 2, Resclpsa, That direct taxes under the Con-
stitutOnal requirement that they shall hbeappor- I
toned, operate unequslly upon the States, and I
that tax upon incomes Is an indlrect tax and Z
cannot be apportioned. ~ ssoi ~ shsi,sgs.s. Ii
8. Resolpsd, That the Senators and Repre-
bsntatives from this State In the Congress Of
the United States be and the same are hereby
requested 10 ondeavos to procure modification
Of 90 much Of the act Of Aug. 8, 1861, as I'm {
poses tar upon incomes, so that States may 4
eollct the same with proper allowance for go
doing. a,5.esn fssaa ~ % .s.uloly o..
a. Rssolusd, further, That &c Is 'the duty Of
Congress, and that our Senators and Repfesen- '
tatives be requested mall tfutuFe legislation
imDOslng taxes 20 oencouEnge taxation bya uni :.
form rule, end 70 avoid that requiring tcSe sp-
And "a he last resolution slriks oat the words
"pelAting TO the income tszj', aendathht the
HOUSE concur 10 this report, .syss5 80. +
A resolution was adopted inquiring into the {
szpedieDcy ofsupplying With arms military f
companies 10 Colleges; also resolution, rela- Il
tive 70 introducing militsry drill, foFbOys over q
ten years old. who are attending our public c
schools. sundry resolutions were introduced,
and laid over under the rule which are of no
public Importance. Mr. Lorr offered reaOlu- II
ton, which was adopted. relative 10 injury to u
scbool lands, by the occupation of thesame by g.
sqaatteFs. Mr.. GURsAULUs was addedt to the o.
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