Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-01-10

Mr.. SKAATS-A. bill to enable certain |
cities of the first class to borrow money |
for the purchase and improvement of wharf |
property. and to levy q tax to pay the |
same. Read the first time.
Mr.. PENNISTEN-A bill to prescribe |
the duties of judges of elections in certain
cases, and to preserve the purity of elec-
tions. Read the first time. Il
Mr.. WALLING-A bill to repeal an act
entitled an act supplementary to an act en-
titled an act authorizing the appointment
of Metropolitan Police Commissioners in
cities OF the first class, with population
OF less than 100000 inhabitants, pas ID
April 5. 1866, and March 20, 1867. Read
the first 'time.i Tfff1E Est
Mr.. HILL, of Erie-A bill supplemental
to an act entitled an act to provide for the.
location. establishment and construction OF
bitches. drains and water courses, passed
March 27, 1851. Read the first time.
Gg5 tgaa b RESOLUTIONS. iTs8s
Mr.. RUKENBRODo offered the following
resolution, which was adopted:
WHEREAS. On account of the frequent
and especially the more recent horrible and
fatal accidents to railroad trains in this
country and State, the public feel, in a great
measure, Insecure in life and limb when
travelling by this mode of conveyance |;
aud.
WHEREAS, It is the duty of the State, 30
far as IL can effect that end by legislation,
to provide for the safety and security of its
citizens and others whilst passing to and
fro through its domain ON any legitimate
business and pleasure; therefore,rI9u1is s
"a Resolued, That the committee on Rail-
roads be instructed to carefully examine
all existing laws of the State relative to
and regulating railroads, and investigate
the practices, rules and requirements of
companies in the use, management and con-
troll Of passenger coaches and trains, with
view to enacting such further Legislation
rs may Oe necessary to secure greater safe
ty to passengers and employees, and report
at their earliest convenience by bill or
otherwise. " ' @ '4s's
ioi Mr.. SCOTT offered the following resolu-
tion, which wasadopted: eGt To-
2 Resolced That the committee on Finance
be instructed to inquire into the legality
and proprietY of taxing as other property
q of the State. bonds, notes and other securi-
ties OF the United States, held by citizens
of this State, and report at their earliest
convenience by bill or. otherwise. .,:
Mr.. BETS, of Clinton, offered the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions, which
were laid upon the table and ordered to be
lprinted:, .s.r,l.l -,at.. s..t.t. st.eI le.,Eas
/ II WHEREAS, Government and the interests
OF the people are promoted by the encour
agement of home manufactures. and lHH
|li WHEREAS, The present system ofinterna
revenue taxation, at the present time, il
burthensome to such interests and calcu
lated to discourage mechanical Industry
Resolved. By the General assembly of tn
state of Ohio, That Congress ought to ex
empt from taxation all products OF man
'ufacture not strictly luxuries, and tha
our Senators are instructed, and Represen
tatives requested to use their influence Il
repeal existing laws imposing duties OF
domestic manufactures, excepting spirit
uous and malt liquors, tobacco and othe
articles of luxury. ~ -J5i9 aai o. eSf7
si RESOLVED. That the Governor be directed
to forward a copy of these resolutions t
each of our Senators and Representative
in Congress. '-.si "'-S -.F .'3i 50
Mr.. BALL offered the following resolu
tion. which was adopted: tFef ar
ResOLued, That the committee on the y u
dietary inquire into the expediency of sc
amending the law in regard to trial b.
jury, as that in the trial of civil actions
the concurrence of nine out of twelve ju
rors shall be sufficient to render verdict
JOINT CONVENTION OF THE SENATE AM
li' bii" nn4 HOUSE. si'
/ Z At II o'clock the Sergesnt- at-Arms an
/ nOunced the presence of the members Q
| the Senate. They were admitted to tn
floor of the House and seated. The roll
VI the Oenate anu house caiieu. Lieu
Governor McBurney presided while tn
Joint Convention proceeded I'd canvass tn
votes of the various counties for State ol
| ficers. :; - af,.s-; -,,;tff.t,f-,s,gt S.. t15s
During the count the Joint Conventio
took recess till 21a o'clock P. IN
~ O'CLOCK P. M. ~ -.
The joint convention of the two House
resumed the canvass Of votes, from tn
balance of the counties for State officers.
! The count resulted thus:6W gufblud