The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1850-01-12
correspondence of the Spy.

the route of the Pennington Caual viii be
estly and srenuousy pressed One proposition to con-
meet with the Western Rail Road at Springfield and
thus opening pretty direct line to New York. de-
feated last year by the Influence of other nes-an in
fuence which, was brought to bear it from remote
parts of the State. The other plan is, to connect with
the Western Road at West6ed. Whether either or
both win prevail remains to be seen. The Milford aud
Woonsocket Rail Road will, also, be earnestly pressed
Several propositions Of general character in rela
ton to Rail Roads, viii also be brought under consd
Grafton. One of them was introduced yesterday by
Russell of Boston, prohibit the running of any trains
on the Sabbath. My own opinion is, that they are
prohibited by existing laws the that
any other travelling is.
Another proposition is, to pass law, like that of
New Hampshire, compelling all Rail Roads to carry
the public mails, when requested by the Post Master
General and, if the rate of compensation cannot be
agreed by the parties provide for its adjustment
by some proper tribunal.
There are several applications for the divisions of
towns, some of which will DO severely contested, par
ticulary the one which ceatcmpates the dismembcr-
ment of five towns to make new one Of which Ches-
Village shall be the There is also appl-
cation from Auburn, for absolute jurisdiction that
portion Of the territory included its nominal limits in
which, by the provision of the Incorporation the
inhabitants residing thereon permitted remain
citizens of the towns of Worcester, Oxford, and Mill
bury so long they chose. Whether it is intended to
oppose this, am not informed
The enormous, and annually increasing expense to
which the State is subjected for the support of State
Paupers, viii unquestonaby afford fruitful subject Of
discussion, and calls for the exercise of the soundest
wisdom Of the State. At the rate it is going on it will
be heavier burhen than our whole civil govern
ment-a hlrthen, however, that should be cheerfully
borne if required by humane and phanthropic consd-
erations Still it should be guarded prevent
the frauds which said to be constantly pracced
under it. As connected with this subject the decision
of the U. 8. Court declaring the on alien passen-
gers unconstitutional by which the State is deprived of
considerable heretofore applied to the sup
port of foreign paupers, will undoubtedly call forth
some legislative action
The subject of banks and banking will have to be
looked after. Attempts will probably be made on the
one hand to get repeal reduction Of the bank tax
and the other impose further restrictions on the
banks and to prevent any addition their number or
increase Of their capital is commended with good
show Of reason that the banks are compelled to evade
the usury law, in order to make fair dividends and
that they forced into the practice by the policy of
the government, which exacts from them, from tenth
to seventh of their whole earningsan extent of tax
alton, altogether to cap the climax
then taxes the stockholders for their stock to the full
extent that other property is taxed 1t claimed that
this taxation is grossly UNJUST because although in the
first instance is pail by the banks, yet in the end it
has to be drawn, with usury too, from the wealth
the State, but from those who obliged to have bank
accommodations, and becomes severe tax on our pro
dnctive industry.
The plurality law which passed the House at the
last session by special leave introduced again. te
day, by Schouler of Boston. What will be its fate il
somewhat uncertain. The minority parties last wear
mostly voted in its favor. My own views on the sub
ect have been often expressed through the columns
of the Spy, that hardly need repeat them now Sill
may say, that my repugnance to the plurality system
is strong that very clear Of necessity must be
made out, before it can be overcome Itappears to me
too much like putting rights ana privileges upon
the cast Of die. Whatever objections may be made
to coalitions of parties, it appears they are small
compared with those which lie against this SYSTEM
The questions connected with the granting and rcs
lang Of corporations, demand the graycst consideration
of the legislature They be met in the spirit tina,
becomes honest men, frcemen, and patriots. They
must be met the time will come when any effort
at reform WILDE unayailng. Already it is estimated
that one half Of the whole wealth Of the State is
bound up in those corporations, controlled by few in
dviduals, who controlling tho wealth. of the State, by
Of that will strive control the State ITSELF for
their own purposes A formidable engine of cor
ruption and despotsm, than this is capable of being
made never existed under any government 1t should,
therefore, be restrained and limited before is too late
before has acquired such control our govern
ment to make the effort to restrain it unavailmg Its
influence in repeatedly defeating an election in the fourth
district, and in carrying State elections for the two
last years. has already been felt giving us warning of
what may expect in FUTURE if corrective he not APP
piled.
These questions, with the propositions for more
stringent laws against tie liquor traffic and gambling
establishments, the subject Of the death penalty the
Of staying the increase of crime the necessity of
a reform in the State Prison and Of further rro-
vision for the safe keeping and reformation Of
criminals, with other subjects of public nature, to-
gether with the large amount Of private business that