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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
Effect of Congress ON the Bnsi-
ness of the COuntrY.

The Philadelphia American. Republican
journal, speaking of the prostraJion of
business, remarks
If the session of Congress were to end on
the 4th of March, as usual, we should have
an end of political excitement, and the un-
certainty respecting tariffs, taxes and finan-
cial measures would terminate. But the
meeting of the new Congress Immediately
isvery likely to prevent trade from getting
fresh start with the opening of spring.
We must candidly say that while the ma
ture of the emergency may justify the
measure at this time, we do not think it
will be found to work we'll as general rule.
Solong as any Congress remains in session.
no matter what political party may control
it, schemes of all sorts will be hatched in it.,
or thrown into the arena from without,
to create distraction in the public
mind and affect the currents of business.
The legislation of the present session
thus far has been safe AID wise, and we do
not fear that any mischief is likely to re-
Snlt from the remainder of the session, for
in the main the majorities in both Houses
pursue careful course. But it is the un-
certainty that is so ruinOus to business. We
have yet no indication as to what will be
done in the way of relieving the people OF
portion of those burdens of taxation that
are now so much more felt than in the days
of our prosperity. If the manufacturing
industry of the country could be relieved
of the five per cent. tax, the beneficial eff
fects would be immediate and general, and
the revenue thus parted with would be
more than made up by the increased
revenue from other sources.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
Evading che Issue.

The proposition to submit to the people
of Ohio at the next State election. an
amendment of the Constitution of the State
striking from it the word "white," was yes
terday discussed in the Ohio House, and
voted down by a decisive majority. The
Republicans voting in the majority have
committed mistake. They have listened
to the doleful predictions of political calcu-
lators, who have figured up conclusion
that the test of negro suffrage would cost
the Republican party, not their suprema-
cy in the State (for it is believed the word
''white'' would be stricken out by 10000
majority, at least), but twenty counties in
which they now possess the offices. And it
is to save the office holders of these twenty
connries that this f1agrant omission to do
the fair and right thing in Ohio is permit
ted. Gentlemen who are opposed to meet
ing the rugged issue boldly, make another
mistake 1t is an issue that is not only
rough, but imperative. 1t can not be
evaded. Events force it upon us. Con-
gress has made it, and the party that sus-
tains Congress can not unmake it. The
Democratic party will insist upon it. The
Western Reserve will demand it. But the
poor spirited political manipulators at Co.
lumbus are so unreasonably cautious that
they will not make virtue of a necessity
Cincinnati Commercial.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
Protqct American Labor.

Yes, raise the price of verything by in
creased duties and heavier taxes, and so
make men work more hours to supply their
wants. The taxes paid in all the Union
amount to six hundred and fifty millions in
shin-plaster money, and Ohio bears one
tenth of this-say sixty-five millions. The
State and county taxes make ten millions
more. Congress will increase the tariff
one-fourth. The merchants of the country
now hold in their stores goods to the
amount of six hundred millions-and they
will instantly mark up their prices one
tourth-the retailer will add his profit on
that-and so will one hundred and twenty
millions more be gathered from American
labor And for what? That the gold may
be kept at home say the patriots and t what al
the bond-holders. And shall the bond
holders pay no tax? Certainly not. Don't
You know that the bond-holders promised
themselves to go free? Preserve public
honor and protect American labor !!-Ur-
bdnG Union.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
ATr,uu,Dh of Coxvardtce.

Ohio rejects equal suffrage. While other
States, East and West, North and South,
are doing justice to humanity. and practl-
cally enforcing the principles OF the Decla-
ration of Independence while congress is
making equal suffrrge the law wherever 1T
has the authority: the conservatives and
towards of the Ohio Legislature turn their
backs upon reform, and rest contented In
the slough of contemplate pref judice which
has for years engulfed us. The lower
House of the General Assembly yesterday
refused to pass Mr.. Daugler's resolution
submitting the equal suffrage amendment
to the people, by vote OF 80 ayes to %
noes, twelve less than majority, and TWEEN
ty-five less than a constitutional majority,
or three-fifths of the whole House. The
ayes on the measure were all Republicans,
the noes consisted of twenty-five Republi-
cans and twenty-eight Democrats.
This is the result of cowardice and sell
fishness, not a triumph of principle. Not
one of the twenty-five Republicans who
aided the Nasby- Vallandigham Democracy
to kill the amendment, is in heart opposed
to equal rights. They voted against it from
that chronic fear OF being ahead ofthe peo-
pie which besets some would-be statesmen
= from a pitiful timidity lest, if the
amendment should be submitted to popular
vote, some Republican nominee for Intirm-
ary Director or Township Clerk might be
defeated. There are too many politicians
whose vision extends no further than the
next county election, and whose statesman
ship seeks no higher object than the spoils
of office. The ranks of the opposition were
recruited from such selfish and time-serv-
ing gentlemen. the out-and-out Copper
heads, who made common cause with the
Republican minority in defeating the
amendment, are more excusable. Their
entire stock in trade for fifteen years has
been the ''nigger," and their only claim
to seats in the Legislature is based upon
their successful appeals to damnable and
inhuman prejudice. They are at least con-
sistent.
We regret this result, but we do not ac-
cept it as final. The friends of equal suf-
frage appeal from you, Messrs. Legislators,
to the people. They mean to make that
principle an issue, in spite of you, in the
coming campaign. The next General AS
sembly will be more strongly Republican
than the last, and there will not be one Re-
publican in it who is not an advocate oi
equal suffrage. Great progress has already
been made since less than two years ago
a resolution in favor Of equal suffrage was
bitterly opposed by large minority, even
in CuyahOga County Union Convention
We now see not only every Reserve mem
Der voting for the bill, but the representa-
tives of counties like Stark, Washington
Clark and Hamilton falling in line with
them. Another year, and we shall be sue
cessful.-CleueLGnd Leader.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
"I Can A,IOrd to Lose am Arm for
- NV Country @

At the battle of Kenesaw, Colonel of
the Federal army, gallantly leading his
regiment in the charge, was brought from
his horse by bullet from the rifle of a
rebel sharp-shooter. The wound was a
severe one, and week and fainting, he was
compelled to leave his noble comrades, and
90 to the rear. to be placed under the sur
geon's care. He was informed that the am
putation of his good right arm was nee
essary. Nerving himself for the amp1ta-
tion he said to a brother officer, now a
resident of Cleveland, who was COM
miserating him upon his misfortune,
lean afford tolose an arm for my coun-
try."> The wounded officer was Colonel
James NJ. Neibling, recently rejected by
the Senate of the United States. as COllec-
tor of Internal Revenue for the Fifth Ohio
District. The gallant officer who was proud
to lose an arm for the sake of his country,
is deemed ''disloyal'' by the Radical ma
ioritv in the Senate ot(the United States
and is contemptuously- refused an office,
which they desire to give to some able
bodied, stay-at- home radical Wire-puller.
The treatment Col. Neibling and the other
soldiers rejected, have received from the
Senate is a. commentary upon the boasted
love for the "boys in blue" so loudly
mouthed q few months ago.-PLGi1e Dealer.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
A GOO6 Idea.

Mr.. Putnam has introduced into the Ohio
Legislature bill to publish an ABSTRACT OF
the general laws in the county papers. Inc
bill provides that it shall be the duty OF the
Secretary of State to make a brief aostract
of all laws having general application,
"a passed by the General Assembly, within
thirty days after the close of each session,
and transmit five copies of the same to the
County Auditor of each county In this
State, who shall cause said abstract to be
published in two papers printed in the
English language, of different politics, and
in one paper printed in the German Ian
guage Cf one there be) printed in theceun-
W.-MddiS0n Co. Dem.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
seIfGovernment mot Tolerated.

SeIf.GOVernmenI not AOIeEstIeO'
The members of the Ohio Legislature,
following in the wake OF the "Rump,"
have concluded that the people are not ca
pable OF otself-government--especially those
living in cities of the second class. The
Metropolitan Police bill, which has just
passed the House, depriVes the citizens OF
Columbus, Toledo, Cleveland and Dayton,
of the right of local self-government. 1t is
an act of tyranny, unparalleled in State
legislation. and must recOn upon its authors
with ten-fold severity. 1t is another at
tempt to enslave freemeni that attempt
must and will be defeated. There is still
lingering love of freedom in the hearts of
Americans that cannot be quenched. II
NAV for while be smothered, but it will
eventually burst forth more brilliant than
ever, and then woe to those who would
mauacle freemen. God speed the day
Amen,-W WeStern STANDARD.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
A White Mule.

A friend told us yesterday of an amusing
scene he witnessed lately at the Old river
ford, near Natchitoches, in this State. A
negro had a wagon and team of six mules
which he wished to drive across. The two
lead mules took kindly to the water, bnt
one of the hind ones, white mule, obsti-
nately refused to enter the stream. Jump
ing from his seat in furious passion, the
teamster began beating the perverse one
with might and main, exclaiming between
the blows, ''you think you's white, does
you? But I'll show you dam quick color
ed mules is as good as you is. Gee upw77
New Orleans Crescent, 18Th.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
Suring Elections.

The winter is almost over and spring
will soon be upon us. AS the time for the
elections approaches, our friends should be
organizing their forces to meet the foe.
The Importance of the spring elections Is
especially in minority townships. There
should be ticket in every township,
whether there is any chance for it or not
And in close townships, and those where
we legitimately have a majority, no effort
should be spared to elect Democratle
Boards. Let our friends nominate gooo
men for the different offices, and then go &c
work. Commence now.-Coshocton Den'o-
crnk.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
The Tariff Bill.

It is now settled that the Tariff bill'
which has been pending in Congress, can
not pass this session. This is circum-
stance over which our people are not likely
to 90 into mourning and inconsolable grief
The wool growers will, undoubtedly, be
disappointed, though by this time they
should be satisfied that they can not secure
protection tor their particular interest, un-
less the wool manufacturers are compen-
sated in duty that shall more than cover
the additional price they would have tc
nav for wool if the duty on it were put al
such figures as wool growers desire.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
The Ohio Legislature.
SENATE.
NINE O'CLOCK A. M.

NINE O'CLOCK A. NJ.
The Senate was called to order by Hon.
II. S. Martin, President pro tenn.
There being no quorum present, Mr..
GRISWOLD moved an adjournment.
Agreed to, and the Senate adjourned till
Tuesday next, at 8 O'clock p. III.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
MORNING SESSION.
Mr.. BEER offered for adoption the fol-
lowing joint resolution (H. j. X. No. 124) |:
\ WHEREAS, The committee on Recon-
struction in the Stevens Congress at Wash
ington, reported against recognizing ten of
the Southern States as members of the Fed
eral Union, until said States should adopt
the amendment to the Constitution of the
United States proposed by said Congress !;
and
WHEREAS, The State of Tennessee was
denied representation in said Stevens Con-
gress until after said State adopted said
constitutional amendment and conferred
the right of suffrage upon the negroes of
said State; and
WHEREAS, Ten States of this Union have
refused to confer the right of suffrage upon
the negroes within said States, and for so
refusing, have been, by act of said Stevens
Congress, driven out of the Union. reduced
to the condition of territories, and are to
be governed by Yankee brigadiers who may
steal the balance of their spoons; and
WHEREAS, The State of Ohio has refused
to confer the right of suffrage upon the ne
groes within her borders, thus proving as
disloyal as the ten Southern States above
mentioned; therefore,
ResOlged, by the General Assembly of the
State Of Ohio, That our Senators be in
structed, and our members in Congress re-
quested, to use their influence with the
said Stevens to the end that he may restrain
his Congress from reducing the State OF
| Ohio to a territorial condition, and from
placing the government of the State in the
hands Of a brigadier. - -.
Resolued, That the Governor be directed
to forward copy OF the above resolution to
each of our Senators and members of Con-
gress, and to Stevens himself.
Mr.. BANNING gave notice of intention
to discuss, and the resolution was tabled
under the rule.
Mr.. OREN moved to take from the table
II. B. No. 436. Agreed to.
The bill was then referred to selec
comnitte of one-Mr. Oren.
Mr.. ESTILL presented the petition O
VIM. Giffin and other citizens of Van Wer
county, for law to increase the compen
sation of county surveyors. Referred tt
the committee on Fees and Salaries.
| On motion, the House adjourned.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02

For the golden words of cheer the DEM
ocratic press have bestowed upon THE
STATESMAN since its enlargement, we re-
turn sincere thanks, and shall. by an in
dustrious zeal, guided by cool judgment,
seek to render The STATESMAN worthy of
their continued confidence and regard.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
ssBetter than Democratic Repudia.
tiOn.s' 1895

The uncertainty of things under Repub-
lican rule-the mistakes in Republican Leg
islation consequent upon that party straw
cling an untried path, whereby business
is substantially brought to stand-still, and
distress causing agony to the poor-is rep
resented as more deserving of our kind
consideration than Democratic Repudia-
ton"
WHAT'S Democratic Reputation" (Which
the people are asked to look upon as a
stalking pestilence that blights and with
ers all in its course? Democratic Repudia-
ton denounces inequality in taxation
Democratic Reputation abominates all
legislation that takes from the mass priv
ileges that are theirs by right, and bestows
them upon few; Democratic Reputation
scouts the idea that the White and Black
races are equal, which idea inculcates that
il is ifnmateriai which race administers, di-
rects and controls the legislation of the
country. This is the character of "Demo-
cratic Reputation" and to ascribe to itany
other character is to falsify truth outrage
ously. We put it to plain, common sense
understanding whether it is not preferable
to the policy that has afflicted the country
with its present deplorable aff1iction?
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02

TEA costs in Hong Kong about eighteen
cents cash, after having paid Chinese ex-
mort duty. Crossing the seas and paying
-our customs, it stands the importer about
seyenty-five to eighty cents. He sells it,
or rather the broker does it for him, he
realizing about twelve cents pound. The
retailer sells it at about double price.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
A Pen Sketch of General Grant

A correspondent of the Tribune. who saw
Generai ard Mrs Grant at areception re-
Gently in Washington, thus writes of them ::
General Grants face, immobile, heavy,
expressionless, lighted by no quick changes
of the eyes, by no movement of the shut
thin lips, looks what it is-the face of the
onlv man in America, perhaps, who could
make the calculation of the multitude OF
lives necessary to blot out multitude of
other lives, and could work out the bloody
sum to its accurate, terrible result. Never
was such free-masonry among features.
The square, straight brow knows the mean
ing of the wary, unchanging eyes, and will
not tell it. Theeyes watch the heavy, un-
uuivering nostrils; the nostrils command
the locked mouth; when theAnouth opens
the strong chin keeps the secret of patient
brain and tyrannous will. In undress uni
form, white-gloved, and smooth of hair.
General Grant is the most followed and
least conspicuous person in the room. Mrs.
Grant. who wears black. velvet, in. which
her heautiful shoulders and arms show to
advantage, is a sunny, sweet woman; too
unassuming to be a mark for criticism; too
simple ana kindly to make the mistakes
which invite it. eh.-.~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02

THE Postmaster General, in reply to a
resolution of inquiry about the amount due
to. Tennessee mail contractors, submits
report saving that the amount due Junes,
1861. when the ordinance of secession was
adopted, was $226sl, which is still stand
.ng to their credit.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02

SOHth," in Cincinnati, on Cne 10Gn u APth
next.
AN old gentleman named John Fiester
had his pocket picked at the depot in this
place, on Friday evening, says the Barnes
vi1e Enterprise, while getting off the cars.
His pocket-book contained thirty dollars.
A week or two ago, DR.. Dougherty, OF
GAINESVILLE, lost his money at the same place
in q similar manner.
AT the dance given by the G. A. r. in
this place, last week, says the Northaoest,
the door was guarded by a couple of men,
bers armed with muskets and bayonets.
To one not familiar with. the practice of
sseharitable" associations on such OCCASIONS
this display of '.active loyalty" looked
rather warlike. -
TIE body of Herman Marx, whom we
noticed last week, says the Holmes County
Former, as having been drowned on Mon
dav. was diligently searched for until Sat-
urdaY afternoon, whenit was foundby Mr..
AT. Bell, about 125 yards below the place
of drowning. The remains were taken to
Cleveland on Monday for, burial. ss.s
TIE CsrcleuiUe ,Aduertiser says navigation
has again been resumed on the 'raging
canawLn and we observe several packets in
port. The Bald Eagle, just in from the
east, reports having passed the Polly Ann
at dead Mans Level.'' She was laboring
heavily in consequence of the sickness of
the lead mule. ,s ga .5s.ssf 60.
.WEneglected to notice at the proper time
a sad and nearly fatal accident to young
man of this place, says the Mt. Gtleod Reg
ister. which resulted in the loss of a limb.
On Tuesday, the 14th inst, Mr.. H. @. Green,
a worthy young man, while working at the
portable steam saw mill at Gilead Station.
had his foot caught by the circular saw,
which so fractured the bone and lacerated
the flesh, as to require amputation.
SAYS the ashland Union: About four
O'Clock on Monday afternoons last, while
Mr. Calvin Maize was assisting in remoV-
log q large log at the mill in South Ash
land. he fell and the log rolled on him
crushing his thighs, and mangling him in
horrible manner. He suffered the most
asonizing pain till six o'clock, when death
relieved him from his suffering. Mr.. Maize
leaves wife and one child to mourn his un'
timely death. -
TIE Wane County Democrat tells as thai
Miss Nj. r. Craighead, who was in Wooster
some time ago as soliciting agent for money
to teach freedmen, hasn't gone South yet
and don't seem any nearer now than she
was when she got that $500 from the
sloyalty" Of Wooster, as the lady was in
Ashland last week asking for money to de-
fray her expenses. We pity her and the
freedmen, if they have to rely on the So
called "God and morality ," Abolitionists
tor aid and comfort.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
SHERIFF.

EDITOR STATESMAN PLEASE announce the name
of ANDREW W. SHEARER as a candidate for
Sheriff of Franklin county, subject to the decision
of the Democratic primary election.
PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02

THERE is to be Democratic mass meets
ing in Mansfield, on the 9th of March, to be
addressed by Hon. Allen G. Thurman, John
McSweeney and George w. Geddes.-PLain
Dealer, --- ...r.- .-,r...
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02

THE Zonesville Courier need not be troub-
led about Mr.. DELANo's nomination for
Governor by the Republican party. He
won't get it. General SCHENCK has the in
side track, though he may fare as he did at
Wanna H..--
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02

The Democrats of Napoleon, Henry
county, have organized a fine club. The
good work of organization is progressing
admirably all over the State.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-02
ANNOUNCEMENT.

THE Democrats of Cleveland are moving
in the matter of organization. -