Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MORNING SESSION.


Prayer by the Rev. DR.. Randall.
, After the presentation of numerous peti
tions, Mr.. Bratton's bill providing punish
ment by fine Of double the amount o
damage and by imprisonment for thirt,
days, for the malicious destruction of prop
erty of less value than 500, was passed.
The following new bills were introduced
By Mr.. Reber: Directing the payment O
q bounty OF 500 to re-enlisted veterans wht
have received no local bounty.
By Mr.. Woodbury.: A bill to protect but
ter and cheese manufacturers by providing
fines and punishment for any person who
shall sell diluted, adulterated or inferior
milk. -.-7. .5y.l... O.. rIr'
By Mr.. Watson: To extend the time ir
which railroad companies are required tC
fence the roads with cattle guards, to two
years from March next.
| BY Mr.. Hibbs. To authorize Harmau
Kent to commence suit against the State to
recover moneys due him for work performed
on the Miami Extension Canal, for the State
BY Mr.. Bradbury: Amending the first
section of the act concerning divorce and
alimony.
Mr.. Lyon, from the select committee, re-
ported adversely to the petition for the re-
eff of Robert Armstrong, Treasurer of
Wayne township, Jefferson county, which
report was agreed 10.
Mr.. Gillogly offered resolution reauir-
ing the Secretary of State to pay the post
age on public documents for members of
tile Legislature, which was adopted, recon-
sidered, and, after some discussion, was in
definitely postponed.
MIR. thompson, on leave, introduced
bill modifying the form of ofcomplaint against
retailers of intoxicating drinks.
MIR. Mcintyre introduced bill to
change the law so as ~ require that the
bonds of constables and Justices be filed
with township clerks. Recess.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Scott introduced preamble, stating
that last summer Ohio put iulo the military
service 35,9S2 men Tor one hundred days,
and that there is now pending in Congress
resolution instructing the Secretary of
War to give credit on any draft hereafter
made, to Ohio and other States placing the
100 day men in the service; that resolu-
ton instructing Ohio Senators and request
ing Representatives to favor said resolu-
ton, that Ohio may have justice done her.
The preamble and resolution were adopted.
MIR. Stanton introduced bill fixing the
commencement of the District and Com
mon Pleas Courts of the State, as a substi-
tute for Mr.. Ferrills bill fixing the terms
VI NOui 70 III ohC OuCluSCl blSlTlCb.
The Senate joint resolutions relative to
the paper duty was adopted, Mr.. Kirby be-
ing the only man voting against them.
The resolutions are as follows:
WHEREAS, The duty on imported paper
amounts to prohibition and produces no
revenue, but costs the Government an
amount estimated at five hundred thousand
dollars per annum; and whereas, said duty
Is an Improbable tax upon the people, and
a needless limitation upon the freedom of
the press; therefore,
ResoiUed, By the General Assembly of the
State Of Ohio, That our Senators and Rep
resentatives in Congress are hereby request
ed to exert their influence for removal or
of said duty.
ResOlred, That the Governor transmit
copy of the above preamble and resolution
to each of the Senators and Representatives
from Ohio.
The resolution relative to revision of
the laws fixing the fees and salaries of pub
lie officers was taken up, and discussed at
great length. The resolution was finally
adopted. Adjourned.