The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1870-01-27
Columbus Correspondence.


EDITOR STANDARD;
The present General AS
sembly Is the most pecul lar that has assem- bled
in Ohio for many years, in that 1t is so evenly
divided that there isa constant conflict between
the two political parties for the ascendency,
neither being sure Of its majority. Within the
last week the strength of tho Republicans has
developed considerably, and they now feel con-
6dent Of carrying through all their schemes of
a!strictly partisan nature, including the Fifteenth
Amendment.
The organization Of the General Assembly was
very unsatisfactory. In the Senate the chief
clerkship was given to the Republicans, In the
person of Mr. e. T. fOll, former incumbent
of the office, and most efficient official; while
the place OF Sergeant-at- Arms was given to the
Democracy, Mr.. Benz. P. Churchill, late candi-
date on the Democratic ticket for Member of
the Board Of Public Works being elected. The
second assistant clerksh ip was given TO Geo. W.
johnson, of jackson. The minor offices in the
Senate were about equally divided betwean Dem
| ocrats aud Republican aspirants. This mixed
work was accomplished by the votes of of Messrs
Cooper and Yeatman, two of the Republicans
elected by Democratic votes from Hamilton
county, and in opposition to the regular Repub-
! lican nominees. This week there was anoth er
contest In the Senate over the Office president
pro. iens In which the Il epubcnns won vic.
tory, although q nominal Democrat was elected
The renegade jim Hubbell OF Delaware Co.,
was the caucus nominee ofthe Democracy, while
Woodworth of Mahonng was the candidate of
the Republicans. On the frs ballot the Ham
| ilton Co. Senators prevented on election by
casting their entire vote for s. +. Hunt one of
| their own members On tho sixth ballot the
Republicans, seeing that Woodworrth could not
be elected, trans ferred their strength to Hunt
thus electlng him and defeating Hubbll. Hunt
| is probably the youngest man who ever occu-
pied this exalted posi- tion in Ohio, being only
twenty five years of age. Although elected as
q Democrat Mr.. Hunt, In 1867, voted for negro
Suffrage in Ohio, and voted with the Republic
ans this week for the repeal of the odlous vlsl.
bic admixture law, Mr.. Hunt is opposed to the
Fifteenth Amendment, because he thinks suf-
frage should be given to the negro by State
action, and not by Congressional enactments.
The Senate took final action on the 18th
Amendment on Friday, and adopted resolution
ratifylng the same, by a vote OF nineteen yeas to
eighteen nays, The resolution was introd uced
by Mr.. Yeatman, Republican Roformer from
Hamilton county, and In this action he was firm
y supported by his colleague, Mr.. Cooper.
About one day was spent in the discussion of
the resolution. The Democrats under lead of
Lew. d. Campbell and j. r. IIubbsll, two de-
sertlns Republicans und ertook to postpone &C.
tlon by putting thr ouEh some scheme for sub
mlttlng the smSndment to a.vots of the people
at the next State election; but the Republicans
stood manIuly up to the work, and steadily
voted down all such propositions. When the
hnal vote was announced, the Senate chamber
was crowded with interested spectators, who
loudly applauded the result 1t is mposslblet 10
tell when the matter win be acted upon in the
House, but 1t Is now confidently believed that
the act ion Of the Senate will he concurred In,
an d that Ohio will soon stand side by side with
her lister States in doing this act Of justice, and
In enlranchlslng dlsfsachsOd citizens, who
have fought for and pay taxes to the Govern
ment.
The organization of the House Of Representa-
tlyes was OF tho same mixed character as the
Senate, owing to the action of the Hamilton
ounty RSformers A. j. Cunningham, Re-
publlcan elected on the Hamilton county Re-
form ticket, was elected Speaker by the vote of
the Democrats and tho Hamilton delegation.
The same combination then elected Amos Lay
man, violent Democrat, chlef clerk against
b. j. Loomls, the Republican nominee. Tho
remainder Of the minor offices, were parceled to
apple ants from each Of the parties. II Is now
believed that Reform Republicans from Hamll-
ton on oil other political questions will act with
the other Republican members and that we will
be successful In all matters Of Vital Importance
to our party
GOV. Hayes was luougurOcd for his second
term on Monday afternoon, Jan. 10Th The
ceremonies, which consisted Of musc prayer,
the inaugural address and administration otthc
oath Of 0 flee, took place In the Rotunda Of the
capital aud were W ilnessed by o large crowd Of
people. All Of Gov. Hayes state papers have
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been characterized for their breylty and good
sense aud his late Inaugural was not al all be-
hind the high standard which he has set up.
In the evening the Governor and his excel lent
lady gave an elegant reception ut his residence,
II was attended by members of the General Az
sembly State officers, municipal officials of Col
nmbus, aud OF hers, and wasa brilliant affair.
The first great struggle which has taken place
lnthe House, began on the 18th Inst. and con
tlDued during the session of the following day.
The fight was perpetrated by the Democrats, and
wus very shrewdly mapOged by them, so as to
take the Republicans at disadvantage. Every
Democrat was present. while two Repnbl leans
were absent on leave, but VIC fought the affair
Of, and the absentees were summoned TO return
with all speed. The Democrats hadvery shrewd-
ly put the Republicans ofthelr ard by asking
leave Of absence for several OF their members
From this, Il was naturally inferred that no ini-
porlant leglslat Ion would be attempted but this
was only bllnd--a noneo the Democrats had
left. The House had under consideration the
report ofthe committee on rules. The report
had been acted upon BY section until It had
been completed. Pending the adoption. Of the