The Xenia sentinel. [volume] (Xenia [Ohio]) 1863-186?, 1864-01-19
Especial Correspondence Of the Sentinel
Letter from Columbus.



EDITOR SENTINEL:
Monday both Houses were called to order
promptly at 10 o'clock A. NJ, the Senate by
Lieutenant Governor Stanton, the House by the
Secretary of State, Mr.. Armstrong. As Ipre-
dicted, all were put through with-a perfect fu-
ror. For Speaker of the House, Mr. Hubbel
Union, received 76 votes; Uhl, Copperhead, II
vOtes-aT the other Union nominees about
the same majorities. The Senate elected its
nominees, all being Union.
Mr.. Hubbell, on taking the chair, delivered
a very neat and patriotic address, which the
/ Statesman has seen fit to "pitch into" But
it only demonstrates the true loyalty of the
speech, by traitors effort to call in question
its eoHstituhOnaTg A whole batch of resO-
lutiens were soon offered by the Copperheads
of the House, "gOing into Governor Tod on
double-quick." They were laid on the table,
where I hope they will sleep the sleep that
knows no waking"
Tuesday afternoon the Wool Growers Con-
vention met in the Senate Chamber, both
Houses having adjourned for their aceOmmo-
datiOn. Among the extensive wool growers
of the United States who were in attendance
may be named Montgomery, McClung, and
Delano of our own State; Colonel Needam, of
Vermont; Governor Brown, of Massachusetts,;
Hon. Randall, of New York. Quite lively
discussion grew out ofsome resolutions offered
upon the subject as to how sheep and wool
should be handled.
The prevailing opinion appeared to be
against washing sheep. The largest wool
growers being of opinion that the washing Of
sheep is detrimental to the animal, and of no
value to the wool The idea of not washing
sheep is an inHoU1tion upon a time -honored Gus
tom, and if "sheep-washing is dispensed
with, some of our " very nice men will have
but little hopes of ever seeing or tasting
"wee drap of the crather."
Wednesday the State Agricultural Conven-
ton met, also the State Board. So far as
know, your county was represented in both
cOnventions-at least learn that Messrs.
Brown, COlvin, Nash, Mcmillan and Brother
ton were here, maybe others.
Thursday the two Houses met in Joint con-
vention to count the vote for State officers. !
Johnny Brough, by official count, has a small
majority of little over one hundred and one
thousand votes. Do not think Ohio will profit
much BY its change of Governors.
In compliance with joint resolution, DR..
G. VOlney Dorsey, State Treasurer, addressed
the Legislature and citizens last night in the !
Hall of the House which was welIfll on the /
life and character of Andrew Jackson. Suffice |
to say it was eloquent and replete with inter
est. Cheer after cheer rent the air, especially !
when sketching the parallel between Jackson
who smote secession in its first estate, and /
Lincoln who is crushing it in its last. The |
former under the great proclamation of Union !
in 1882, the latter under the principles of the |
great proclamation of freedom in 1862.
The War Democrats held their meeting at |
the American HOtel-sorry there were so few
in attendance-three dozen would embrace the |
whole number Passed a resolution or two |
and adjourned. In the evening they had
supper at Ledman &CO.'s 4 suppose, Oysters), |
over which they toasted, made speeches, and |
had good time generally. The Peace or
COn-sti-tu-tion-alD Democrats, determining not
to be outgeneraled, had supper at the Neil
House, headquarters of treason, or very near
it, in the great State of Ohio.
How any man, to say nothing of Legislators, /
can sleep in the beds of that house without
becoming infected with treason is miracle
to me. You may hear denunciations of the
President and all who are in authority at al
most any time escaping the lips of those who
infest that house.
There has been no decision yet upon the
eonstitutionality of the "sOldiers' Voting
Law" presume Judge Peck has more legal
lore than any man on the Supreme bench.
Last evening, Professor Samuel Findley,
formerly of your county, received a magnif-
cent presentation from the teachers and pupils
of the " Middle Building SchoOlhOuse," in the
way of a huge silver pitcher, two silver COB
let's and silver server, in token of the ap-
probation of his services as their principal.
Professor Findley goes to Cleveland to take
charge of the Browneli school. His sal airy
will be increased two or three hundred dollars
per annum.
Monday will be Inauguration day. I hope
to be there. g. G. NJ.