Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-01


lated 1000, was agreed to-yeas q, nays 2
On motion of Mr.. WARNER 81. B. 4Sl,
To~authorize the commissioners OF Della
ware county to build Court House, was
taken from the table. The bill was read a
third time and passed-yeas 27, nays 2.
The Senate then took recess. = TlD
81: --.5 AFTERNOON SESSION. 4
The third reading of bills was resumed.
S. B. 293, To provide for the voluntary
dissolution of corporations nh
The bill was passed-yeas 81, nays none.
Provides mode by which corporations
that ahave become iDsolvent. or failed of
their objects, may settle their affairs upon
petition in court by majority of the di-
sH.,B. 429, To authorize the commission
ers of Fairfield county to improve aroad
therein named. The bill was passed-yeas
26, nays 1. -
II. B. 43l, To authorize the commission
ers of Ross county to build bridge over
the Scioto river at point east or southeast
of the, city of Chillicothe. The bill was
passed-yeas %, nays b. tz - saioe5 n
BILLS INTRODUCED AMI READ FIRST TINE.
By Mr.. 7WARNER-A bill to establish
the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege.9 The bill provides for appointment
by the Governor, of six trustees no two of
whom shall reside in the same COngression-
al District, who shall be authorized to locate
the college, in some central and convenient
Inaccessible place, where at least one hum
dred acres of land and 5000 in money, or
100000 in money, shall have been donated
for the institution. Also, apprOpriates
$4,000 from the State Treasury, for build
ings, TO be drawn in equal proportions in
1867, 1868 and 1869; and $4,000 for expenses. |
By Mr.. MARTIN-A blll to authorize
the commissioners of Stark county to build
court house. ,.--sf.- ,-,s-.---,...,.-..
BY Mr.. MARTINA bill to provide for
the erection of a new building for the edu-
cation of the blind. 4 Authorizes the trus-
tees of the Institution for the blind to cause
to- be erected a. suitable building, to accom-
Inodate at5least 800 pupils, and to cost not
to exceed $300,000. Trustees may also, by
advice ofthe Governor, purchase additional
land on the north side Of the present pfeni-
ises, ifFneedfuf; the old building, and the
materials on the ground, to. be used in the
best manner for the benefit of the new
building, &c.
ByAMr.- -JUSTICE-Aabill to authorize
certain townships in Holmes county to levy
a tax for the purpose of clearing Killbuck
river Of drift and other obstructions.
Mr.. WALKER gave notice Of a bill rela-
tive to county recorders acting as convey
ancers.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. ..-.---
q Mr.. GODFREY, from the committee on
Schools and School Ian6s reported in favor
of the passage of III. B. 415, 70 extend the
time of payment for school lands in section
l6, Riley township, Sandusky county, Ohio.
The bill was read third time and passed.
yeas %, nays none..;,. .-.. 20 e.-oe'-, ...fA
Mr.. BROWN, from the same committee,
reported amendments to III. B, 426, To pro-
vide for the enlargement and maintenance
of school libraries in cities of the first and
second class of over twenty thousand in-
habitantS. t.l-l-...l .zG..as .-- 1s5
The amendments were agreed to. The
bilI was further amended, and passed
yeas q, nays none. Authorizes tax of
one-tenth of one mill, for the purpose spec
flied. - lgsgs Il
Mr.DOAN, from the committee on Mill
tary Affairs, reported substitute to III. b.
351, Supplementary to an act to authorize
county commissioners, city councils and
township trustees to levy a tax to refund
monny, borrowed or pledged for local 'boun-
ties, passed March 20, 1866. The bill was
passed-yeas q, nays none.
Mr.. MAY, from the committee on Militia
ry Affairs, reported in favor of the passage
of S. B. 2S6, To authorize the trustees of
Vernon township, Clinton county. to levy
a tax to refund money borrowed to pay
bounties. The bill passed-yeas ~, nays
none. .Es - t~il -eFs-=f
Mr.. WARNER, from the committee on
Agriculture, reported in favor of the indef-
mite pOstponement of S. b. 270, Authoriz-
ing the payment from county treasures, of
the same amount as may be raised by socie-
ties. for the purchase, &C., of fair grounds.
The report was agreed to. -E, .r.
- Mr.. KELLOGG, from the committee on
Corporations other than MuDicipal, re-
ported in favor of the passage of Fl. B. 4O2.
To amend a supplementary act to the act
for the creation, &c, of Incorporated COM
The bill was read a third time and passed
yeas rs, nays none. $50 amends the law
that agricultural, mechanical or Industrial
companies may be incorporated.] r ~
= Mr.. KNOWLES,f from a select committee,
reported in favor of the passage of S. B.
34S, Supplementary and amendatory to an
act passed March 20; 1866, for the establish
ment, support and regulation of children's
homes, in the several counties of Ohio.
- The bill was passed-yeas 26, nays none.
Reduces number of trustees of children's
homes to three, and makes one of them
superintendent of the institution; also
gives the trustees control ot,children de-
serted by their parents, &c
Mr.. BURT, from a select committee, re-
ported bill to protect sidewalks. Read
first time. d, l.-s,,-...-
! Mr.. BROWN, from the select committee
to which was referred S. B. 81, and substi-
tute therefor, relative. to authorizing the
tockholders of the Pennsylvania and Ohio
Canal company to abandon, lease or sell
any portion or portions of said canal, re-
ported, recommending the passage of the
substitute, with amendments. TAI
The amendments and substitute as
were agreed to, and the bill pass
25, nays none. -
Mr.. HALL, from a select committee, re-
ported in favor of the passage of III. B. 395,
To authorize, commissioners of, Henry
county to build abridge across the Maumee
river at Florida.