Twenty two votes were cast for Benjamin Harrison, and one vote for Grover Cleveland. The contest was extremely close between the Republican and Democratic parties, and James P. Seward was elected on the Democratic electoral ticket, and cast his vote for Cleveland. This has been the only instance of a division in the electoral vote of Ohio.

John G. Warwick, of the Fifty-Second, died while in office, and was succeeded by Lewis P. Ohliger, of Wayne county.

John A. Caldwell resigned from the Fifty-third Congress to become Mayor of Cincinnati, and was succeeded by Jacob H. Bromwell.

Geo. W. Houk, of the Fifty-third, died while in office, and was succeeded by Paul

J. Sorg, of Butler county.

Truman Hoag, of Lucas county, a member of the Forty-first Congress, died in 1870, and was succeeded by Erasmus D. Peck, of Wood county.

Aaron F. Perry, of Hamilton county, a member of the Forty second Congress, resigned in 1872, and was succeeded by Ozro J. Dodds, of the same county.

*On the death of his father, Wm. McKinley, Sr., Wm. McKinley, Jr. dropped the " Jr." rom his

signa ture.

DUTIES AND POWERS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS.

GOVERNOR.-To see that the laws of the State are executed; to command the army and navy of the State; to make appointments to vacancies in public office, as provided by law; to appoint, subject to confirmation by the Senate, of trustees and directors of State institutions; to grant pardons and reprieves; appoint notaries pub1:c, and perform such other duties as may from time to time be devolved on him by

statute.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.-To preside over the Senate, when in session; act as Governor in case of the death, removal or disability of the Governor.

THE SENATE.-To determine the election and qualifications of its members; elect its officers; try all cases of impeachment; confirm or reject appointments of the Governor; enforce the attendance of its members.

THE HOUSE. To determine the election and qualifications of its members; elect its officers; prepare articles of impeachment.

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.-To enact all laws; elect Senators in the United States Congress; provide for the assessment and levy of taxes; provide for the payment of the public debt; borrow money on the faith of the public credit; repeal, amend or modify existing laws; and provide generally for the public welfare and the means to carry on the affairs of the government in all of its branches.

SECRETARY OF STATE.-To have charge of and safely keep all the laws and joint resolutions, as well as preserve the records of the State, and perform all duties specifically required of him by law.

AUDITOR OF STATE.-To act as chief accounting officer of the State; keep a record of the State's financial transactions; issue all warrants upon the State Treasury; settle with county treasurers and other like officers, and perform all other duties directed by law.

STATE TREASURER.-To act as custodian of the money of the State, and pay the same out upon the warrant of the Auditor.

ATTORNEY GENERAL.-To act as the legal adviser of the Governor and State officers; appear as counsel for the State in civil suits, and, upon the request of the Governor, in writing, prosecute criminal indictments.

STATE LIBRARIAN.-To have care and custody of the library of the State.

SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE.-To see generally to the execution and enforcement of all laws relating to and regulating insurance.

COMMISSIONER OF LABOR STATISTICS.-To collect, arrange and systematize all statistics relating to the commercial, industrial, educational and sanitary condition of the laboring classes.

SUPERVISOR OF PUBLIC PRINTING.-To have charge and supervision of all the printing done by and for the State.

CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT.-To prepare and arrange the dockets, attend the sessions and enter all orders, judgments, decrees and proceedings of the Court. REPORTER OF THE SUPREME COURT.-To attend the consultations of the Court, when requested, and prepare its decisions for publication.

LAW LIBRARIAN.-To have care and supervision of the library of the Supreme Court.

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.-To have control and supervision of the public works of the State.

COMMISSIONERS OF FISH AND GAME-To see to the enforcement of the laws for the protection and preservation of fish and game.

SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.-To have supervision of the common school system of the State, and of the school funds, such as is necessary to insure their proper application.