Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-01-10
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Prayer by the Rev. j. r. Grammar.
Mr.. Scott asked leave of absence for the
Speaker, which was granted.
Mr.. Scott then presided.
Mr.. Fielding presented the petition of
certain citizens of Shelby and adjoining
counties, asking that the Board of Public
Works be authorized to construct a bridge
across the Laramie Reservoir Referred to
select committee of one.
Mr.. Lindsey presented the petition of
eighty-five citizens of Erie county, praying
for the passage of law to protect muskrats
in that county.
Mr.. Lott gave notice that he intends to
introduce bill to increase the compensa-
tion of County Treasurers.
Mr.. Watson gave notice that he intends
to introduce bill to grant to all boys who
enlist in the military service of the United
States the privilege of attending common
schools as long as they serve in military
capacity.
Mr.. Hixson gave notice that he intends to
introduce bill to increase the compensa-
tion of Sheriffs.
Mr.. Wood gave notice of his intention to
introduce bill to authorize the sale of lands
at private sale by administrators and exec
utors.
Mr.. Long gave notice of his intention to
introduce a bill to increase the compensa-
ton of Prosecuting Attorneys.
MIR. Lindsey gave notice of his intention
to introduce bill to more effectuallv pro-
hibit the shooting of game on the Sabbath.
A communication from the President of
the Senate was read, relative to the omission
of the vote of Brown county in the canvass
ing of the vote for State officers, and stating
that the Senate had corrected its journal so
as to include that county in the abstract,
and requesting the House to do the same.
On motion of Mr.. johnson, the correction
was made.
Mr.. Allison introduced, on leave a bill to
require the Judges of Courts to order that
the funds in the hands of Sheriffs or other
officers of the Court belonging to unknown
heirs shall be deposited in the County or
State Treasury.
Mr.. Keck. from the Joint Committee on
Rules, submitted report which was adop-
ted.
The Joint Committee to wait on the State
officers elect and inform them of their cleo
tion, reported that that duty had been dis
charged.
Mr.. Gunsaulus offered resolution for
joint committee to wait upon G.. V. Dorsey,
and request copy of his address on the
Life and Character of Andrew Jackson for
the use of the Legislature.
the thanks of the General Assembly for the
address and requesting copy for publica-
ton. The resolution and substitute were
laid on the table.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolred That when the House adjourn on Fri
day, the 22d Of January, and on every third Friday
thereafter it shall stand adjourned until tho follow
ing Tuesday tax o'clock p. NJ.
Mr.. Wood offered the following:
Resoloed. That the use of the Hall of the House Of
Representatives be and the is hereby rendered
10 the Governor elect for the evening Of Monday,
llth inst for the purpose Of holding eyec therein
Laid over.
On motion of Mr.. Johnston, of Summit,
the committee on Privileges and Elections
have authority in eases of contested cleo
tions to send for persons and papers.
Mr.. Dresel offered the following, which
was referred to the committee on the Judi
ciary:
WHEREAS, The law now in force relating to Nota-
ries Public and Commissioners clearly defines tho
qualifications necessary for the Office Of Notary Pub
lie; and
WHEREAS, The Governor. in addition to said
TO take an oath Of allegiance TO tho United States,
and refuses the appointment unless said oath is tax
en- by the applicant; therefore,
ResolDed, That the Standing committee on the
Judiciary be and the same is hereby instructed to
inquire and report 10 this House. whether the Com
stitution aud laws confer upon the Governor author
ty to require the oath of allegiance prior to the ap
p0intment.
The House then adjourned until Monday
next.