Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-02-14
onr Columbus Letter.
.CoIrxnunrs2 ur2 O. Feb. Sd. 1866.

F, COLUMBUS, o., Feb. Sd, 1866.
Ed. Chronicle Another week of legis-
lation has passed, and after have given
you and your readers an epitome of the
work performed, you and they will, l
trust, be able to jrdge whether the Ia
por of your lawmakers has been for the
welfare, the honor and the glory Of our
/ great State. OF course I could tell you
all about it, and save you the trouble of
thinking over it, and the peril of arriving
at false conclusions but 1 much prefer
that you should have that mental drill
and discipline which the consideration
of grave matters of state produce. If,
however, YOU should arrive at false con-
elusions through false reasoning and pred
| iudice, I viii not hesitate to reflect the
/ light of my wisdom upon your darkened
minds, and with brilliant ideal and ever
Yerdant truths, make the Saharas of Jour
craniums bloom and blossom as the rose
| or something to that effect. i-'
The Senate has adopted resolutions in
structiig the COMMITTEES on Military At
fairs of both Houses to report a bill re-
| pealing all militia laws now in force, and
providing;
/ 1st, The enrolment and organization
of the militia of this State, but requiring
no military duty in time of peace, except
when called upon by the civil authorities
to aid in enforcing the laws.
I'd, That the State may authorize and
provide for the organization of indepen-
dent companies, and furnish them under
suitable regulations with arms and accou-
trements.
Sd, That the Quartermaster General be
authorized and required to collect in such
quantities and at such, times as he shall
deem proper, the arms and accoutre-
ments and ammunition now belonging to
the State, and sell such as are of no SER
vice to the State. . ..s--
There is considerable diversity of opin-
ion among the members Of the Legisla-
ture as to what Is best to do with our
military; but it is almost certain that
some measure like the one indicated
above will be adopted -- &
The Senate Committee on Agriculture
have repolte joint resolution declaring
in favor of the establishment of single
Agricultural College, centrally located,
in which the leading object shall be,wish-
out including other scientific and classic
al studies, and including military tactics,
to teach such branches as are related to
agriculture anu bu6 uoCuaulC arts.
The Senate has passed bill to provide
additional security to the creditors Of
counties, townships and municipalities.
1t provides that when the Supreme Court
of the State, or other court, shall have
awarded a writ of mandamus against
coutny commissioners, township trustees,
or any council of any city or incorporated
village, compelling them to levy and as
sess taxes for the payment Of interest up
on any debt, or for the creation of a sink
ing fund for the extinguishment of any
funded debt, and such county, township
or municipal officers shall have resigned
or vacated their Office. neglecting or re-
fusing to levy and assess such taxes. the
court awarding such msndamus shall Is
sue special order to the county auditor,
compelling him to levy and assess such
taxes.
The Senate indefinitely postponed the
House bill to declare vacancies il Office
in cases of lunacy.
A bill has passed the Senate amending
the 22d section of the act relating to
wills so that it shall read:
The order of probate shall be prima
facie evidence on the trial of said issue
of the due attestation, execution and va
iidity of said will, and when the plaintiff
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