The weekly Oregon statesman., October 13, 1876, Page 2, Image 2

"WEEKLY OEEGON STATESMAN.
13
XXZEXIY OREGON STATESMAN.
fKIPAY,
OCTOBEK P, 1375.
Mf cmn: r law.
Mr. Gondsell, of Multnomah comity,
MtoaUlied many friends la the House,
yesterday. I" the light of modern philos
ophy the most skillful physician now call
Ills profit-Urn "liealing art," never giving
t the dignity of "science," lest lie be
charged with an extraordinary amount of
cheek. Tne lawyer who knows bis busi
ness, place bis thumb to hU nose and
'quotes TeKyrand. who said '-language is
intended to conceal our thoughts." That
cjeicj of law," i. now acknowledged
to be a piece of maehiuery iu tlie handi oi
the few, bringing snfiering to the many.
Mr. Good!l .practically took the position
that oo man coald expect justice in a court
unless hi work was attended to by an ex
pert in nailing and explaining nousensioa)
laws in force aoicug heathen nations hun
dreds of years ago. We expected of such
-a miud a better -thing- A cwurt should be
Able to adjust, equitably, all difficulties
betweeq citizens, without usingChoctaw or
Latin languages, or Joreing parties litigant
to employ Choctaw scholars, as attorneys.
Our courts are overwhelmed with "science
of law,-" and in many ca 5, while It re
quires a four-horse team to carry the
"books" to tlie court roosa, in a single
case, the justice may be carried oat on a
single thumb nail. We expecUf such men
as Mr. Good sell,, who has the fepata'tion
of a great lawyer, that tlief cau
tion a Legislation against too much
law. He knows we have too much law,
and should have the boklness to
-assert wiiat lie knows to be true.
Jtr. Coodiell we expect great things of
you, and trust you will stand by tlie peo
ple, by giving them cheap aud easy
means 'of defending themselves against
their stronger neighbors.
EAIU.T REffiMSI.
The House proceeded to business at
the early hour of 8 o'clock, yesterday
morning. The committee have little
lime for work under euch conduct,
an Jjfche policy seems to mean the
grinding through of as many bill as
possible when the better policy -would
be to pass as few as possible. Two
hours work per -day is all the people
demand of these servants.
csMrxirATioxft.
"We give place to-day to several
communications on as many subjects.
We desire to accommodate all classes
and sects by dividing our space with
tbem, and not for the reason that we
want something to fill our columns.
Look over our columns of communi
cations, and you will find them full of
interest.
rlIK-SSlL MATTES.
The communication to-day from
JndgeLawson is a little rough, but
justifiable after the villainous attack
made by the Bine Mass concern. 'We
regret that such personal matter
fehould be " necessary, but there are
times when it seems unavoidable.
CiftKAT hEUlwSlZKK.
ELsbop Ma v n, of the iletiiodin Church
South, delivered an eloquent address or
sermon to a fair au lience at tlie 31. E.
Church on Monday night last. lie spoke
from the 2uth verse of 10th cUpter of St.
Luke, and m ide hi remarks very ir.tirest
ingtoall in lieari::g of Lis voice. The
Eishap las great reputation a a pulpit or
ator. BPEtiai. arr-aecaiATio.
There are plain indications that special
appropriations stand but little show at
the present se&iion of the Legislature. A
number of members will fight every
measure which looks to an appropriation.
It is well to be careful, but not well to
allow any material interests of the Stats
to saSer. lie liberal.
SEW ftXLXA
it? to flood both Houses. This
courc will leave a graveyard full of dead
bill when the session clones. If pet meas
ures mu4 crowd tlie calendar jt may be as
well to allow the worthless part to exist
until t)e final adjournment.
Kiir I ii
That tlie legislature does not inmUt upon
reports from tliosc ?tate officers who are
stil! behind in the matter? How can a
Legislature move in business without those i
report upon w hicli icwt of the budness
depend;.
f-uiAi srmi;
Mr. Staats falls into a strain of u.ly j
talk about the Statej-majt, in his i
c-omtuuniat:on to day. V'e will pay i
our respects to this Pilk county states-
iiiau from time to lim .;, as we have !
piaeo for mHjh purxses.
Ju v I", r,tnou sIk-uI 1 urite a bxik ou '
t'te sirtject l "Jiploiiin-."' His ideas are
ery tie ir an I rrctt.f . Tlie peojile
ehoul 1 b : f.ivore.l irii printed copies of
hi? 1 ist sh i cii o i i; !iiji.-ct.
1EX PlCTt RES
Of Ulraiocn f the LrctnIatHre.
Capt. John W. Cochkax, member of
tlie House, trom Clackamas county, was
born in Belmont county Ohio, In the year
1S25; emigrated to Illinois in 1S43, where
lie resided four years, and crossed the
plains in 1S49 to California; came to Ore
gon In ISoO; From 1S56 to 1S71, he was
one of the most prominent and best steam
boat men on the Willamette river, aud
since the last named date, has been resid
ing on a frra in Clackamas county. The
Capt. is one of tlie substantial men ot Ore
gon, never lacking tlie nerve to stand by
bis ship, or the great Republican ship of
State. In matters of religion the Captaiu
is Inclined to broad -guage ideas; in poli
tics, he is uncompromising!)" Republican;
and in matters of political economy a phi
losopher. ' Tlie councils of such men
should not be departed from by our people.
The persona appearance ot tiie Captain
is attractive and his physique is calculated
to ornament the deck of the finest craft
that floats.
Dr. D. Paytox. member of the
House from Marion county, was born
in the State of Alabama in the year
1827; moved to Kentucky, and thence
to Missouri, where he resided until
1S45 when he emigrated to Iowa, and
commenced the practice of medicine
in 1850. In 1S52 he was elected county
Treasurer of Wayne county, Iowa, and
in 1S54 was elected county Judge. In
1S62, Dr. Pay ton crossed the plains to
Oregon and took up a residence in
La Grande, where he resided for three
years, and removed to Balem, June,
1S63, where he now resides and occu
pies his present seat in the Legisla
ture a oae of the Marion county
members. The Doctor is a member
of the Christian Church, and a sound
Republican. He is a forcible debater
and of extraordinary judgment as a
legislator.
Adolphcs Bcbtok, niemoer of the
Douse ot Representatives from Lane coun
ty, was bom in Virginia iu the year 1S33:
moved to Missouri in 1S3S, and from there
to Oregon in 1S32. He has been a citizen
of Lane county since 1853, voting a
straight Democratic ticket all that time.
He isja wealthy and substantial fanner, but
has not given sufficient thought to matters
ot political economy to induce him to see
tlie "way the truth aud the light" as It is
in the doctrine of the Republican party
and does not "come over worth a cent.'"
We expect to be able to count bim a Re
publican immediately alter the November
election. Bis modesty keeps him exceed
ingly quiet, but be votes with great Clear
ness and nnderstandingiyj as we verily be
lieve. In personal appearance, he cannot
lay any claim to beauty, and yet be will
everywhere command respect.
William Cobnell. member of the
House of Representatives trom Multuo
nuah county, come trom Licking county,
Ohio, where he was born iu 1S12. He ha
been a resident ot Oregon for a term ol
twenty-four years; was a member of tlie
House the 8:h biennial session. Re is en
gaged in farming and fruit growing, and
is considered one ot tlie most prominent
and safe citizc a ; ol the State. lie lias not
grown rich because of a generous aud open
hand always extended to tlie poor, but he
is rich in their biesaings, and still reasona
bly ''well fixed' in earthly goods. As a
legislator, he talks little but thinks much,
and is careful to know just tlie effect of
his vote in every case.
Ailes Bosk, of Lane county, is one of
the best farmers in Oregon, having a large
tract of land in cultivation which be man
ages in a most profitable manner. Vitb
a record which was well understood by his
party in Lane county. Mr. Bond was
nominated for the position he now holds
without being present at convention, and
without solicitation on his part. II is nom
ination meant election, and be eouies with
large saajority of votes ot hU neighbors.
Mr. Bond was born in glienandoab county,
Virginia, hi iH-eember. 1333; removed to
Indiana in ItOT, and in li3 removed to
Oregon where lie las since resided. As a
Republican, he has stood firmly by the
gtins ever since the party was organized,
and will continue iu the work so king
fie party continues in tHe van of the great
march of civilization and progress.
V . P T. Gkl'iiee was born iu Mis
souri, in the year 1S43: came to this
couutry in the year ISOO, with his
parent, who settled in Uumua val
ley, where he has resided the princi
ple part tif 'the time since. Graduated
at the Willamette L'uiverhity -;Medi-cal
Darartaieiit; in 172, since that
time has been practicing medicine,
and merchandising-; ha always been
jl Republican, " not withstanding hi
father an-i hrotherM, five in numht-r,
are radical Democrats. He has never
taken a prom i net. t part in polities un
til tlie la.-t two yearn: was elected to
the Legislature from Douglas county, j
at the Just election. Mr. Grubbe in;
liberally educated, and knowu as a
0:h1 thinker and active worker in i
public e'l'airs.
K K. Fanning was horn in the
.Sia'.e of Illinois, Morgan county, near
the town of Ja-hwnvillc; received a
Muiilti! e lucatidti. Hi father waq a'
farmer, and he remained with him
on the farm until the year 1S50. In
the year 1S5S he emigrated to Ore gen
with his wife and child; stopped on
the upper Molalla the first year, when
he settled in Linn county within 6
miles of Albany, on the Eugene road,
and remained on a donation land
claim until October 15th, 1874. when
be sold his farm, and moved to Wash
ington county, Oretron, where he now
resides with his family. His family
consists of six sons and three daugh
ters, five sons and three daughters
were born iu this State; three sons are
twenty-one and over, and one daugh
ter is over IS; the children are all liv
ing. Elected as the people's Independ
ent candidate to the House of Repre
sentatives. The age and extent of
family of Mr. Fanning are ample se
curity for his good conduct as a legis
lator. Royal A. Bessell was born hi Cass
ville, Wisconsin, 1S35; crossed the plains
in 1S54 to California; mined until 1SC1; en
listed in Capt. L. S, Scott's Co. "IV 4tb
California Infantry; served 37 months; vo
ted first vote tor Fremont; has beeu Re
publican ever since; was member of Leg
islature iu 1SA3; ousted by the Democratic
Legislature, with a clear majority of li,to
give place to C. B. Bellinger; was married
in 1570; was Inspector of Customs at Ta
quina Bay for four years; no religi ms
views; was supported in the last election
by both Republicans and Democrats. He
is bold and decid.din his manner, awerv.
ing neither to the right nor to tlie left
lrom his convictions of duty. What be
lacks iu beauty is made up by liabits of
industry and scholarly attainments.
J. H. CRADf was born in Warren
county, Ohio, 1S31; emigrated to
Fountain county, Indiana, in the year
1837;from thence to Oregon by way of
South Pass. Snake river and Dalles in
1S57; wintered in Portland; went to
southern Oregon in spring of !So2;
occupation, mining, until fall of 1S51;
settled in Rouge River vlley, Jack
son county, Oregon; served in compa
ny "C," southern . battalion, Oregon
vouluDters, in Indian war oflS-w and
1S56, since which time he has resided
in Jackson county; married in 1861 ;
continued the occupation of farming.
Respected and trusted by his neigh
bors, he fills in creditable manner his
present position as legislator.
D. M. C. Gaci-t, of Washington
county, was born in 1S42; moved to
Oregon in 12; has lived, here ever
since; studied law with, H. F. Do well
in Jacksonville; admitted to practice
in Supreme Court in laoSkad some
experience as a uewspaner editor now
teacher in public schools; taught
Hillsboro public school for four years
last past- He cast his first vote for
Mr. Lincoln at his secoud election;
voted Union and Republican tickets
at every election since. Mr. Gault is
a kind of champion of the, female suf
fragists,and has otherwise distinguish
ed himself as a member of the House.
Wm. D. Fextox was born June 29,
1S5-", near Etna, SeoUand'county, Mo.
came to Oregan in October, 1B5; first
resided in Marion couuty near Wood
burn; located permanently In Yamhill
county in 1866; entered Christian Col
lege at Monmouth, in UC9; took the
degree of A. B. therein 1872; then
farmed and read law for two years,
teaching school half the year; came
to Salem Oct, 1674, to continue law
reading as a student under the instruc
tion of Mallory & Shaw, but during
the time acted as State Librarian; was
admitted to the bar in Dec., 1875; re
turned to Yamhill in January, where
he now resides. Mr. Feuton is a young
man of great promise. Nature has
done much for bim, and he is respon
sible for the talents which have been
placed in his charge. Should he con
tinue in the mod-t and Unassuming
manner which now characterizes his
actions as a member, he is destined to
become one of the great lawyers of
the State. He pr'des over tne House
when called to the chair, in such a
manner as to give him the" asaintance
and respect of ail his ntMtMlf:n in the
House.
pTr.rilKX f-Mrrif, of Marion cotuitv, wa
bom in Miwcatiiie, Iowa, iu the year !M,'r;
went to Mitouri in the year 1I3, crossed ,
the pUins to Oregon in 13. settled at
Aurora in Marion county, where he has
since resided: has, since coming to Oif-gon,
been engaged in manufacturing wagons, i
plows, etc. In politics, v.as always a Re-j
publican. Mr. Smith i-i a young tnji; of
tiilcnt. and a good worker iu !gi-lative as!
well as in other matters ol public business. .
Representing a cwnmm.Uy of rnft- t Intel-j
ligcnt people, Mr. Smith lo-? no time, j
but is inceatitly working, i.ot or.ly for.
tlie iu(cret ol his l.ome friends but in the
interest of tlie whole people ot the State. !
J. W. Mo-ir.iL, of Tne D.,iies born
iu Pexiiylvii!.i, lj!: movd O Ohio in ;
liii, lived there until he was V, year-'
ol i: then move l to Missouri, where l.e '
liv-jd itrit.l the ve r T -CX v. ; hecume to
The lAille, an I has .a l,; The ImMes his
On-gou ho i.h ( v. r since, lie l.as been
engHg.-d in various pur-i:!':fs: a ea.penter
ftii'l ca'.,'n. t maker by t:ad. a lrnicr
and cr tie Ii-..ler at thi tiin. Mr. AWier
H cij-.i-id-r'd a solid a-rl in.-orrnp'i'jle
mc!i;l,c- i.oMvithstandiii some slurs
aimed at him by a Democratic journal of
Portland. His conduct bas given bim
considerable reputation as a Legislator.
R. n. Rosa, Is a native of New York,
born ia 1849; removed to Michigan In
1S31, and thence to Oregon alS70. He
has been engaged hi farming during hU
residonce in Oregon, but is now acting in
the capacity of accountant in tlie town ol
Randolph. He Is quite young in yenrs,
but is old In experience. Raving the ad
vantage of a liberal education, and of hav
ing seen much of the world, air. R makes
a solid, practical legislator. His constitn
nts will not find fault with his course.
E. J. Gori.r, of Coos and Curry, Is
a native of New Jersey, and gives no
evidence that he has ever been nat
uralized. He came from New Jersey
to the United States at an early peri
od in his history, and settled in Ohio.
In 1874 he came to Oregon and en
gaged in lumbering in which business
he has accumulated a nice fortune,
and now seeks a eat in Congress be
cause he possesses both "time and
means" to afford such luxury. The
people will be pleased to know that
he is willing to make the sacrifice,
but if he puts his face in evidence, it
is not at all certain that be will ever
warm a Congressional seat.
Johx C. SmxEK is a member from
Linn connty which means that he is
a Democrat, but notwithstanding
that grievous fault he seems to be a
clever gentleman. He is of the II co
sier persuosion, having been born in
Spencer county, Indiana, in the year
1S33. Since 1S52 Mr. Sumner has been
a resident of Linn county, and is now
one of the largest and best farmers of
the State. We regret that such men
should fall into such political compa
ny. W hile he is not as appologist
fof Boss Tweed, he proposes to vote
for Tweed's old partner for President
OUR VICTOfiY!
The Reward Offered by Senator Wat
kinds Approaching Us.
A Good Thing to Place in the Breeches
Pocket.
Senator Waiinds flanuted in hi? uwt of
ficial report a challenge to "all whom it
may concern," to sliow that he had been
guil'y of fraud In managing tlie Peniten
tiary, and offered a reward of ten thous
and dollars fur such service. While It is
too duty of the 8tatksman to bunt up
and expose fraud, it is pleaiant to receive
a little compensation tlierelor, when it can
be 'taken iu" by way of reward legally
earned. We charged William with fraud
when he reported the expense of bis pris
on at less than fifty thousand dollars f r
tlie past two years, and called tlie Secretin
ry of State to the witness stand by
way of offering his report. We found the
sum to exceed sixty-four tliousand dollars
and called on William for the reward
when he claimed tlie evidence was not
sufficient. Now we have tlie State Treas
urer on the witness stand and he reports
that he has paid to William a sum exactly
corresponding with what the Secretary
reported. Tlie evidence is now certainly
complete and we demand the reward.
Will it be necessary to commence suit
against tlie Senator to recover this just
debt ? If he bas any other dodge, let him
bring it to tlie surface.
WHY NOT?
What Interest has the Speaker of the House
in Standing off ?
Why Does He Fail to Appoint the Treas
ury Committee?
Let the House Inquire.
Tlie members of the IloU'se, regard
less ot party, vo:ed a committee ol
three to count the money iu Un
hands of the State Treasurer and
report tlie same. Tlie Speaker
has failed to appoint snitl committee, ap to
this date, and the Irethern all Inquire,
"why:-"' If the business U all right the
Treasurer cannot suffer, and it it is not a'.i
riht the people should know it. We un
detstand the Treasurer desires tlie imme
diate presence ot such committee aud tlie
lact tiiat the Speaker does not appoint it
look? as if there wasa"uigger iu the wood
r-ile'
AJIIIATI
. Col. Sam l'arker. w ho is now nearly j
7:: years old, lias been a resident of Ore- j
gon lor 31 year ril! the time in Marion!
county served in legislature six times :
is a Democrat but a mo-st reliable c'.tizen ; !
U a candidate lor Sute Librarian. His
claims on his party are certainly very,
great, tut of course so radical a iJemocrat j
cannot expect Republhan support. I
KESAIwft
WATKDJDS HEARD FROM.
He Attempts to Slab the Secretary of State
Over Our Shoulder.
The Senator States one Thing and the Sec
retary Another, and yet the STATES
MAN Continues to Enquire Who
Stole that $14,000 ?
SAi.EM, Oct. 3, lS7ti.
Ed. Statesman: In the Issue of your
paper of Sunday last you publish a very
unjustifiable attick upon the Sectetaryol
State and myoH In regard to warrants
drawn on actwmt of the penlteot'ary, lor
the past two years. You say that about
lourteen thousand dollars has been
wasted or stolen In this matter, and that
It is very Important to know who enjoyed
the profit. That anything has beea wast
ed or stolen on account of tlie renlteo.
tiary la lul-c, and you nhonld have known
that much when you publlslwd the article.
By my official report you will see that the
sum ot $49,30H,95 was expended on ac
count ot tlie reuifentlary lor the fiscal
years jnst closed. That report agrees with
tlie duplicate vouchers on tile lu my office
and by my report and the vouchers
which I have Issued for expenses of tlie
Penitentiary, I shall eitlier stand or fall.
1 think it very unjust tor you to make
such an attack upon me at a time when
there is a committee investigating my ac
counts, as if you had any evidence of
wrong on my part . you should have laid
the matter belore the committee Instead of
maliciously, as I think, making a false In
sinuation or charge in your paper against
me.
In your paper of this morning, yon In
sinuate Mutt witnesses, some of whom
have been belore the committee, have been
bullied, controlled, subsidized or run
off. Have you any evidence that tbU
is the tact? It you have you should lay
It before the Committee. It not, you
have again made a false Insinuation, which
1 think it my duty to inlorm tlie public
you have been guilty of dnlng.
W. H. Watkixiis.
BUSINESS AHEAD.
Money in the State Treasury te be
Counted.
Joklrj
on this Second
Report
Call For t
"Let It Compare," is the Way the House
Puts It.
Mr. Chambers, ot Benton county, intro
duced the follow tag resolution on yester
day. -- ----- -
Whereas, More than one lialf tlie time
of the session of the present legislative
Assembly has now expired, and the
report of tlie State Treasurer has
not yet been laid bo I ore this House,
although called tor by rpecial resolution ot
this House, and.
Whekeas, The rrport of the Secretary
ot State, show that tliere are now, or
should be, certain sums of money in the
Treasurers ortiec belonging to the several
funds of the State, therefore.
Unnoticed, That a committee ot three lie
appointed to count tlie money now on
hand in the State Treasurer's office and as
certain and report to thin Houe as soon as
possible, wbetlier tlie funds now ou hand
In the said Treasurer's oBice belonging to
tlie several lunds correspond with "the
amounts belonging to tlie said several
funds as reported by the Secretary of
Stale.
This w ill certainly bring about some
important business iu connection with tlie
finances of tlie State.
IMPOKTAar ItOAD.
The movement in favor of aiding
in the construction of a road over
what is known as the Minto pass,
should lie seconded by every citizen of
the State. The importance of such a
move is apparent, and we hope the
Legislature will aid the work with a
small appropriation, while the ci'.i'.ens
most directly iutcrested in the im
provement bear most of the weight
by private subscription. The people
along the proponed line will subscribe
liberally, hut need aid to KU'ccful!y
carry through the work.
MATE LASIX.
Mr. Coivig. of Douglas county, a
member ol the Ways and Ueans Commit
tee in the Senate, and Very pror!y made
a minority report Tuevlay on a subject
involving a mailer of twelve hundred dol
lars per annum as clerical aid for the State
Treasurer. It U clear, under the Inw, that
no suli iil can be granted, and we aiu
pleased to see a member of the committee,
with nerve enough to combat tbej jblu
tlie lace ot schemers who would rob the
Treasury. Let every member of the Sm
ati loufc well to his vo:e in this matter
because it will be a record he cannot w!ie
our during his liletlmr.
I M Plot'.
A House reftolution providing for
the employment of a chaplain w as
promptly tabled yesterday. This ap
pears very impious, ami Hhould not go
on the journals. Most of the member
are chriKtaiim, hut from some caue
think it wasting tims to listri to loti
prayer.
HAYES AND WHEELER
( LI B ITIFTTIN.
SENATOR MITCHELL
The Speaker of the Evening.
The Opera House Densely Packed With
Ladies and Gentlemen, and
Hundreds Turned Away.
A Forcible and Most Eloquent Speech.
Senator MItcliell wa grecteJ last night
by a large crowd of ladies and gentlemen
at tlie Opera House, anfl made owe of his
happiest eflorts. All voter who heard
hire will certainly vote a straight Repub
lican ticket. The Anrwa brass band dis
coursed sweet tnuic and the crowd wis
greatly pleased. Scores of old friends were
enabled to grasp the friendly hand of the
Senator and welcome him home after his
arduous labors in behalf of Oregon during
the hut session ot Congress.
LCASlMi TIIE mittUUIT
An article appeared in the Mercury of 1
yesterday evening under the editorial
head of that paper, which was evidently
w ritten by tlie present clerk of the Peul
tentiary, at least It sliows from Its tenor
that It reflects Ms feeling in regard to tlie
proposition now presented to the Legisla
ture. Like all ottiers of hi kind, the loss
of $50 per month, the patronage that lie
now enjoys, u Hie moving power that
causes bis opposition. Had tie cotiflued
himself to the truth, or If his statements
were true. It would be a very Improper
move lor the Legislature to k-aae tlie Pen
itentiary. But Lis article has very little
troth in It. In tlie outset lie states that
tlie preposition Is to lease tlie Penitentiary
at f 12,000 per annum, and if the number
ol convicts shall increase (from year to
year, the les are to be allowed and
paid an Increased sum in proportion to
the number of coo v lets received In the
prison. TbU is not the proposition, and
tlie w riter should have known It, and U he
did not know it he shows an Ignorance
that is inexcusable and should cause his
statements to lie received with great al
lowance. The proposition Is to take tlie
prison at fl 2,000 per year, without any
increase. As to economy. If the prison Is
leased utider the bill now belnre tlie Legii
latnre tl State will be greatly liencfitted,
as may be seen from the following show- 1
Ing of the expense tnat tne prtaut, mi
been lor tlie past twelve yar:
The total expenses of the prison fir
that period lias been, exclusive of cost of
buildings, $335,323 72, and for the same
period the State 1ms received Into tlie
Treasury from the proceeds of the labor
of prisoners and for keeping United States
prisoners, tlie sum of $75,72? 34, showing
that the State his paid out more than It
has received, tlie sum ol f 309,5'.5 38, or
25,!',K) 01 annually, more than double the
amount proposed In the bill now before
tlie Iegislatiire.
As to the building of the Innanc Asylum
the lessess propose to make all brick nec
essary lor that purpose at actuil cost,
just what it would cost If the State had -control
of their labor.
The legislature cannot afford to loe
tlie oppo.tunity of accepting the proposi
tion, as It is ol the first importance to rc
leive the State fiotn this constant drain
on licr revenue.
iia.i; or line.
A proposition to change the time ol
meeting of tlie legislature was discussed
at length yesterday. Several members ob
jected to changing to December because
of the difficulty of traveling at that time,
but Mr. Porter, of Linn, dropped the sug
gestion that most of the present members
would not likely have occasion to be pres
ent at any future session, ou official busi
niiies, and the matter was quietly dis
posed of by referring.
LEVIS X.
The Lain bill brought out Mr. lla'mcs
ye'terday, and he not only Instructed, but
greatly amused the members. He dis
coursed learnedly on the sur-jee', and fin
ally snppressed all inclination to treat it
a-; a joke. Such is the influence of orut&
ry. insi iu imi:.
Mr. Lawrence is we'd iio-ted on the suii
je.'t of sheep growing, and Is able to give
much in lor nation on the subject. Our
j slu-ep growers should "rent a h:tH"
j an! Induce him to lecture on the subject.
I some evening belore the adjournment ot
j the present Session of lue Legislature.
RKM HP! I WI S.
S.i,hli r Watkinds tukes aJa lUgc of
our column to call u-i l.ar and other little
names which arc pets to his tongue. We
care not lor such trine, but :!l hi-j-t
that the lourUeu thousand dollxis i-h.mM
be accounted lur hi someway. lie can
not cover up t'ut UHcsvjn icy by c.'il.i-i
some one a liar.
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