Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-06
THE OHIO LEGISLATURE
SENATE.
THURSDAY, January 5, ]
MORNING SESSION.

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Mr.. Gunckel presented petition from
$50 citizens of Dayton, praying for an in
crease of taxation for the relief Of soldiers
families.
Mr.. Lang moved the appointment of a
committee on Unfinished Business, which
was agreed to.
Mr.. Gass introduced a resolution, in
structing the committee on Fees and Sala-
ries to report what amendments are neces-
sary to the law regulating the salaries OF
State, county, and township officers.
Mr.. Martin presented the resignation of
Mr.. Brownell, a clerk of the Senate, which
was accepted. ...
MIR. Eggleston introduced q resolution,
which was ordered to be printed, instruct
ing our Senators and requesting our Repre-
sentatives in Congress to favor amendments
to the Internal Revenue law, so as to Sc
cure the following levies upon certain real
estate: 1st--A levy of one per cent. upon
all real estate held by any individual above
the sum of $4,000; 2d-A levy of 331 per
cent. on each acre OF land owned by those
who do not personally reside upon and oc-
cupy the same; and also upon each acre of
land which any Individual owns above the
number of 100 acres.
Mr.. West introduced the following reso-
luton, which was referred to the commit
tee on Federal Relations:
Resolved by the General Assembly of the
State Of Ohio, That our Representatives in
Congress be requested and our Senators in
structed to oppose the passage of any bank
rupt law by Congress.
A resolution, appointing joint commit
tee to facilitate the passage of bounty
law, was adopted.
The President of the Senate was instruct
ed to invite the clergymen of Columbus to
open the proceedings of the Senate with
prayer. Recess.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Maginnis, on leave, introduced bill
For the punishment of persons liable to
military service absconding from the
draft, by $500 fine and being forever pro-
hibited from voting, upon indictment and
conviction In Common Pleas Court.
Mr.. Humphreyville was appointed Chair
man of the committee on Fees and Salaries,
in place of Mr.. Neal, who resigned that po-
sition.
Mr.. Stevenson introduced preamble and
resolution, stating that fG
WHEREAS, The rebels have treated our
soldiers who are prisoners in their hands,
with barbarous cruelty; therefore
ResolUed, That our Senators and Repre-
sentatives In Congress be requested to ex-
ert their influence for the immediate ad0p-
tion and rigid enforcement OF such a policy
of prompt and ample retaliation rs will
compel the enemy to treat Union prisoners
according to the usages OF civilized war
fare. Nl'e sat foa
The resolution was laid on the table and
ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Newton introduced the following
resolution, which was adopted:
ResolUed By The General Assembly Of the
State Of Ohio, That it is expedient to adopt
some plan for the publication of the pro-
ceedings OF the General Assembly;and that
a committee of three on the part Of the Sem
ate and - on the part of the House, be ap-
pointed to inquire into and report upon the
best method Of making such. publication.
Mr.. Mackenzie announced the death of
Senator David J.. Mauzy, late Senator from
Darke, Miami and Shelby counties, and in
troduced the following resolutions, which
were adopted: n \ Nf s
Resoleed, That the Senate has heard with
regret and sorrow of the death of our late
colleague, and deeply sympathize with his
bereaved family IN their loss and aiiliction.
Resoired, That this Senate hereby bear
testimony TO the high character and nonest
purpose of Hon. ID. j.. Mauzy, who by his
irbanc MANNERS, gcntlenanly and coiirtc-
Gus conduct won the esteem Of all with
whom Ee.was associated. 30 .asisat & ~ tes
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