The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1870-04-28

Xenia, and soon got word that he would reach
Columbus at 2:30 Sunday morning. The Repub
licans now determined TO hold on until rein
forcements arrived. The Democrats had tele.
graphed to Senator Lord to be on hand, but nc
word came. The Republicans were sure o.
Catch, and the Democrats hoped for the ."Lord's
Coming" In the meantime speeches were mnde
One Senator entertained the Senate with o hall
English and German speech, on the importance
Of the Home Notwithstanding he had been peat
like h-u on ter Piple in Zlnzlnnatie NIT der
spring election he was not going to be peaten OF
der Beeples Home NIT de soldiers"
"Senator Jones introduced a resolution with a
magnificent whereas, in regard to the Cardiff
Giant, resolving that on account of his solidity,
immense proportions great geological impor-
tance, unquestloned agricultural merit and un-
certain standing in the world, that the Cardiff
Giant be invited to take seat on the floor of the
Senate chamber
"Mr. Jones read the resolution himself and
spoke on the subject for over an hour, making
many many NUMEROUS references which were much
enjoyed. This speech is said to have been one OF
the best tmpromptu efforts ever made in the
Senate under like circumstances"
Anything TO kill time. At last the hour Of 2:SO
arrived, and with Senator Catch. At 8 o'clock
the Democrats, seeing that they were fairly
beaten, determined to desert in body, leaving
the Senate without u quorum to do business.
They made a rush for the doors, and some es-
capped, others retreated through the side doors,
and hid in the privies. The sergeant-at-arms
was sent for absentees, and in few minutes suf-
ficent numbers were brought in from their
odoriferous retreat for quorum. At o'clock
Sunday morning, the Senate adjourned with the
nominees Of the Governor all confirmed, after
one of the hardest parliamentary fights known
In the history of the Legislature of Ohio Gov
ernor Hayes, with two or three friends, remained
in his Office all night to watch the progress OF
the fight and after it was over, received the con.
gratulations of the Republican Senators.
Monday morning both Houses met at $50. AT
ter transacting large amount Of business, at 1890
the Speaker announced the House adjourned till
the first Tuesday in January, 1871.
II Is very natural in this connection to ask,
what has the 5Oth General Assembly done during
the LOG days spent at the State capital2 will
not undertake to enumerate Serati,n, the number
of General and Local Laws passed, but will
simply say that about 72 General Laws, and
about so Local Laws were passed, some OF which
are Of the greatest importance, an abstract OF
which would doubtless be very gratifying TO the
numerous readers of the STANDARD, but would
be too lengthy to be inserted in this letter,
The Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Company
had rendered the Legislature an invitation to
visit Washington over their road. The invita-
tion was accepted, and at 0 p. NJ, Monday, the
j9th General Assembly Of Ohio started in q body
for the Capital of the Nation. On my return
home was much surprised to find the follow
In the STANDARD;
"The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad invited the
members Of the Ohio Legislature to take free
ride to Washington City, and that Honorable
body are off ON q big drunk. Bat they adjourned
first
'The scene In the Legislature on Saturday
night was the most disgraceful ever witnessed
In that body of drunken men,"
But a more unjust censure never was uttered
against any body Of men. There was no drunk
enness, and no signs Of drunkenness In that
body, on that eventful night. The excitement
in the House was ilIcited by higher cause than
"dog-leg whisky" There was Honor, Integrity,
Justice to all mankind, Truth and Veracity in.
volyed in that excitement occasioned by that
infamous protest. But, Mr.. Editor, we will not
quarrel over this. You doubtless judged the
Legislature from the standpoint of the Chilli
cothe and Springfield Editorial Conventions.
The visit to Washington was great success
The Legislature met with the heartiest welcome
from all. Tho President, as we'll as all the heads
OF the Departments, and the Ohio delegation
We'd with each other to do us honor The Ohio
Legislature are the first that ever visited the
National Capital in body.
remain yours truly,
w. 8. WILLIAMS.