Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-10
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X Columbus, Jan, 0.---Both branches Of the
Legislature organised this morning.dr VI n
HoUsE.--Tbis body was temporarily or
ganized by Mr.. Russs tho Secretary Of
State. Rev J. d. ST.. d opened with an
appropriate prayer, and Mr.. Harsh Of Stark,
acted rs Clerk. After the swearing 10 Of
members, tho election Of officers was pro-
ceeded With, and resulted as folows;u
SPRAKER---Jsmes r. Hubbell Of Della
ware, 60; Geo. L. Converse Of franklin, ~
James w. Reilly Of Columbiana, J.; Man
ming Steirs Of Hooking, La. 2g
Mr.. Hubbell was declared elected, and
in very neat speech thanked The House
for the honor conferred upon him.
CLERK-Edward Kinsmon Of Cleveland,
SO; James Walton of Monroe, 30.
1sr AssIsTANT--H. b. Stevens Of War
rem, es; Amos Lamon of Washington, 81.
% AssIsTANT-A. p. Miller of Fairfield,
So; r. Riblet Of Crawford, 20; blank, /.
SERGEANT AT Arms Robert Hedger Of
Hamilton, go; G. w. Drury, Ashland, 20.
lsr AssIsTANT-L.. w. Chamberlin Of
Washington, SO; James Cubertson SEN, Of
Wyando,, 81, ..1
2D ASSISTANT VIM Chance Of Stark,
60; E. w. Matthews Of Perry, %.
Mr.. Krum gave notice that tomorrow he
would introduce bill for the relief Of the
INDECENT families Of Ohio volunteers now ip
the service Of the United States.
The Message Of the Governor was re-
ceived and laid on the table until afternoon.
SENATE.--The Senate was organized by
the election of the following officers, by a
party vote of 25 10 8, except for Chief Clerk,
Mr.. Rhodes receiving 2e votes:
CHEF CLERK-D. w. Rhodes of Della
ware, against Amos Layman of Washington.
lsT ASSISTANT B. ]. Loomis of Cuya-
, hoga, against John L. Serbian Of Wayne
2D AssIsTANT---M. L. Morrow Of Tusca-
rawas, against w. L. Dildne, of Crawford.
f SERGEANT-AT-ARMs--Jas. w. Sands Of
Vinton, against j. H. Branch Of Clermont.
1sT AssIsTANT--Jss. B. Clegg of Mont
gomery, against w. G. Ralston Of Richland.
% ATsIsTANT--James Howard Of Hsrri-
, son, against w. H. Hill, of Allen.
After the organization, the Senate took
a recess until o'clock when the message
will be read.
Columbus, Jan. THE Legislature was
occupied yesterday afternoon in listening to
the reading Of the Governors Message.
Mr. Flagg, of Hamilton, rather facetious
ly, though he seemed to do it in good faith
: offered resolution requesting the Govern
q or to read his message 10 the House. Al
d might have been expected, the Governor
: declined the compliment, pleading physical
T. inability TO perform such an herculean task
The clorks, in consequence, waded through
the document as best they could.
: SENArE.-The only business of impor-
taDce was the notice of the introduction oi
: bills. One by Mr.. Suinett, for tho relief Of
families of INDECENT volunteers; by Mr..
Gardner, bill supplementary to the act
: regulating descents and distributions; and
by Mr.. Grosbeck, joint resolution in ref
crencc to the collection of the Income Tax.
The Senate will adjourn over TO Thursday.
HoUsE.-In the House, Mr. Flagg pre-
n sented the memorial of James Gamble, con-
testing the seat Of Mr.. Wilkin, Of Coshoc-
ton. Mr.. West gave notice that he would
> intoroduce bill regulating the fees of pub
: lie officers, and Mr.. Howe one authorizing
County Commissioners 10 appropriate turn
: pixies and plank roads that may have been
+ abandoned. Mr.. Hills introduced joint
NJ resolution inquiring into the expediency O
Is appointing official reporters; by Mr.. John
n ston, that $500 copies of tho Governors
l. Message be printed for the use of the House
a and by Mr.. Dresel, that 1000 be printed ir
: German. Latter laid over for discussion.
l. In accordance with resolution by Mr.
ID Flagg, Charles Anderson, the Texan refu
Id such evening as he might designate.
o. The State Board of Agriculture will NEE
mt tomorrow in the Senate chamber. In cor
at sideration Of this, and it also being the al
ad nivcrsary Of the battle of New Orleans, th
of Legislature will probably adjourn over unit
re- Thursday, when the Standing Committee
NJ will be announced.
US A Sorghum Convention is now in sessio
nd in this city. DR.. ]. r. Warder, Of Cincil
ot nati, is President, and ]. L. Gill, jr., of tn
all city, Vice President. The object of Il
Is Convention is the promotion of the grow
lis, of the sorghum, and TO interchange expel
gs, enccs in its culture and manufacture.
r "tasting committee" was appointed to e
rat anime specimens and award premiums, co
ss. sisting Of j. H. Stage John Miller, w. Re
lot teaux, A. franklin and Nelson Mulby.-
ge The discussions were highly interesting ar
we must be beneficial to those engaged in IL
of business.
are Gov. Tod will be inaugurated on Monda
ng The Military of tho different camps
ing this vicinity are to have a grand parade
the city tomorrow, in honor of the annivC
iod sary of the battle of New Orleans. Ne
ay, year we expect to celebrate the apniversa
It / of the "Great Battle on the Potomac" T"
hat Correspondence Cleveland Leader.
Lo Private letters, as well as dispatches, FRI
~, Mr. Dayton and Mr., Adams, indicate that
- attempt will be made, in both England a
France to induce the governments of the