Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-01-09
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

road commissioners. M
Mr.. Dresel presented the memorial of
Peyton Hord (Democrat) contesting the
seat of e. Messenger, the sitting member
from Marion county.
The following bills were introduced and
read the first time:
BY Mr.. Harrison: To fix the legal rate of
interest at seven per cent, except in the case
of banks heretofore chartered in the State.
BY Mr.. Trippe: Repeating the act OF
February 2S, 1916, and I providing that
county clerks shall have power to admins
ter all oaths and affirmations required by
law.
By Mr.. Osborn: To abolish the office of
Comptroller of the Treasury.
Same-Amending certain sections of the
law passed April u, 1858, which would be
necessary In case the Office of Comptroller
is abolished
BY Mr.. Odlin: Making partial appropri-
ations for 1864.
On motion of Mr.. Lind his joint resolu-
ton, relative to the pay of colOred soldiers,
was taken from the table and referred to the
committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Uhl offered for adoption the follow
ing preamble and resolution
WHEREAS, The Governor in his late message has
charged the Attorney-General, l.. II. Critchfeld,
with want of faithfulness and vigilance in office:
therefore.
Resoleed, That the Governor be requested to re-
port this House his specific reasons for making
such charges at his earliest convenience.
After considerable discussion, a substi-
tute offered by DR.. Scott was adopted,
which includes the late School Commits
sioner.
Mr.. Lyon offered for adoption the follow
ing preamble and joint resolutions:
WHEREAS, A rebellion is existing in our country,
brought about and carried on by those who wish to
destroy our republican form of Government, and es-
tablsh in its stead Government based upon slave
WHEREAS, Such Government is antagonistic to
our Government as founded by the isfhers; and
WHEREAS, IL is the duty Of the General Govern
ment TO put down rebellion and insurrection; there
fore
ReSolped By the General assembly of The State OF
Ohio, That we deem it proper as representatives of
the people of the State of Ohio TO support aid and
uphold the General Governmcnt in all its laudable
efforts to put down the rebellion, preserve the Con-
stitutiOn and restore the Union.
ResoLUed, That we are opposed to all compromises,
peace propositions or cessation OF long as
rebels are found in arms against the Government.
ResOLUed, That all acts the part of the citizens
of the State Of Ohio calculated to give aid and com
fort 70 the rebellion or in any way retsrd the Gen
lion, deserve, and should receive the condemnation
Of all loyal men.
Resolced, That the Governor be requested to for
ward copies Of the foregoing preamble and resolu-
tons to the President and each of our Senators and
Representatives m Congress.
On motion of Mr.. Dresel, said resolutions
were laid on the table and ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. Harrison moved the adoption of the
following resolutions:
ReSolged, That Major-General Rosecrans retains
the undiminshed confidence and regard Of the loyal
people Of Ohio. In him they recognize brave,
able and skillful General and true American patriot
and from the valuable services rendered his country
upon the battle field, entitled to the full confidence
Of the Government; that he is competent for, and
deserving of, any command to which he may be as
signed,
Of the above resolution to MajorGeneral Rosecrans
On motion of Mr.. Dresel, said resolution
was referred to the COMMITTEES on Federal
Relations.
Mr.. Putnam moved to take from the table
House resolutions relative to Imprisonment
of DR.. Buckley in the Ohio Penitentiary;
which motion was lost.y ta+
Mr.. Monroe offered for adoption resolu
ton providing for the appointment of
committee of three to examine the eXpendi-
lures made from the Governors civil and
military contingent fund; which, on motion
of Mr.. Scott, was referred to the committee
OIL Finance. w.
Mr.. Bloom offered for adoption a resolu-
ton, deprecating the introduction into the
House, of resolutions relative to matters Of
legislation properly. within the sphere of
the Federal Government, until matters of
State legislation had been properly attend
ed to; which,
On motion of Mr.. Scott, was referred to
the committee OH Federal Relations.
On motion of Mr.. Woodbury., it was
Resoleed, That the chairmen of the respective
Standing committees be requested to notify mem
referred to them Of the time said bills will be under
consideration, in order that they may be present to
state the object thereof.
On motion of Hr. Harrison, the Clerk
was instructed to prepare daily calendar
of business.
On motion of Mr.. Scott, the Superintend-
ent of Printing was instructed to report
the surplus number of laws, journals, and
documents, printed last year, if any.
Mr.. B9sel offered the following preamble
and resolution: '
WHEREAS, The Secretary of the Treasury of tho
United States in his late Annual Report recommends
an increase of go per cent per gallon in the revenue
WHEREAS, Ohio being to a large extent q corn
growing State would. in the event Of such an in
crease Of tax contemplated by said report not in
crease but on the contrary greatly diminish the in
come from the manufacture OF distilled liquors in
this State; therefore.
Ohio, That our Senators in Congress be instructed
and Representatives requested TO oppose any and
every measure intended TO carry out the evying of
sucn thN Ms hUOYe cOuteinpldteu III
the Secretary Report.
ResoIred, That the Governor shall cause copy of
this preamble and resolution TO be transmitted to
Senators and Representatives in Congress.
On motion, said preamble and resolutions
were referred to the committee on Federal
Relations.
Mr.. Allison offered for adoption joint
resolution, providing for joint committee,
to wait on the State officers elect, and in
form them of their election; which was
adopted.
Several resolutions of an unimportant
character were considered, and variously
disposed of.
The committee on publication of proceed
ings reported through its Chairman, DR..
Scott, and, on motion of that gentleman,
said report was laid ON the table.
A resolution, directing the committee on
the Penitentiary to inquire into the escape
from that institution of John II. Morgan,
was adopted.
After some miscellaneous business, the
House adjourned.
Eighth of january Convention.
The Convention met at IL o'clock A. NJ,
January Sth, 1864, and was called to order
hy the chairman of the State Central Com.