The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1863-03-11
Letter from Columbus.
COLUMBUS, March Cd, 1868

Editor Spirit Of Democracy:
During last week the House passed upon
several Important bills, and had under
consideration the amendment of the char
ter of the Cincinnati bridge company.
The amendment sought reduces the
heighth Of the bridge from one hundred
and twenty two feet to one hundred. 1t
is fair fight between the east and west
end of the city, and both parties are rep
resented by host of lobbies who are ac-
tive and vigilant, if not brave. The men,
bers who are fond of the ardent are having
a good time, without money and without
pfice. After considering the subject for
three days the House, on Saturday, after
making it the special order for Wednes-
day, adjourned.
In, the Senate but little was done on
Monday and Tuesday, on account OF the
absence of large number OF the members
at Cincinnati to examine the Ohio and
Erie Canal in that city east of Broadway
with view to cede the same to the city
and to attend political jubilee at Pike S
Opera. on the 23a; for particulars of which
see the papers of the day.
But little was accomplished on Wednes-
day and Thursday, and on Friday the
resolutions of Mr. Welsh in reference to
the condition of the Union and our duty
were taken up and put upon their passage
Mr.. Kenny moved to amend so as to
pledge the people " to give all their physi-
cal and moral power to the Administration
in it's Constitutional efforts toput down the
rebellion Substituting the definite word
Constitutional for the very indefinite word
{. lauIoJle" as in the resolution as intro
duced No sooner was this amendment
proposed than Mr. Gardner Rep. moved
the previous question which was seconded
by several of his party friends. This
brought the gentlemanly member from
Clark Mr.. Henkle] to his feet, who in
no unmeasured terms denounced the call.
Mr.. Goesbeck also denounced it, and af-
ter little iurther private consultation
among the republican members the motion
demanding the previous question was with
drawn, and request made that the fact OF
the call for the previous question having
been made should not appear upon the
journal. 1 find upon looking over the
journal that no mention is made of it.
Why is it ''that men love darkness rather
than light" Let one of old answer.
Finding that it would not do to thus
st,He discussion tl.ey commenced active
preparations for the contest. In favor ct
the insertion of the word "CoNsrITU
TIoNAL in place of Z" laudoble," we have
so far had speeches from Kenny, Johnson,
Finck and O'Connor, and against the
amendment Robson, McBurney and Gard :
ner.
Mr.. Finck in his speech referred to
Lieut.. Gov. Stanton $ speech In Congress
on the 2Sth Of February 1S6l-and the
Governor asked of the Senate permission
to reply at some time during the discussion
the request was at once granted, every
democrat voting for it. 1t is understood
that he will make his speech to-day
from present indications the discussion
will consume several days. A simple
query here will place this whole question
will set the whole matter in its proper
light (i. e.) IF these men do not wish to
support the administration in any but
Constitutional efforts, why object to the
insertion of the word? Men de not
gather grapes of thorns or fgs-of thistles. !"
The General Assembly will do no business
on tomorrow. Governors ohnson, Nor
ton and Wright will be here to make polit
icrl speeches, and of course all must hear
them. OC------R.