Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1855-02-21
IHpIcAr1ONs OF coRRupr1oH

INDICATIONS OF CORRUPTION.
We understand that some rather sharp
sparring took place between Mr.. Popplo-
ton of Douglas, and Rev. Mr.. Wood Of
Forney county, in The House, few days
since
During the sparring, Mr.. Wood threat
ened g disclose somelhiag which had
been done blythe Dorglqs delegation, in
reference 10 ihe Capitol Bill, whereupon,
Mr.. Poppleton dared Mr.. Wood to make
The disclosure, aud accused hiu, Of treach-
cry said Mr.. Wood had promised solemn
ly to support Omaha for'the Capitol, "frst,
last and always and said that he had
made that promise for certain considera-
lions. Mr.. Wood did not deny making
the promise, but stated lhat he had reasons
for voting as he did. Whether that rea-
son was, that he had already got the scrip,
and was consequently independent of
them, is a question that lie did not enheht-
en- the House upon.
II Mr.. Wood got the advantage of the
Omaha clique, by getting the scrip before
acting, il certainly was--as Mr.. Popple-
ton NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in that gentle
man to desert themln the trying hour.
The Omaha delegation seem to be down
on Mr.. " ood, and some Of them seem TO
whisper that it would be dangerous for
him, should the facts in the case be fully
disclosed
Query-why did not Mr. Wood make
the disclosure which he threatened ? This
is the query which the Omaha delegation
seem % make and we would like TO hear
The answer.
The fact is, we would like to hear Mr..
Wood come out fully in regard to this mat
Ter, for we are not yet willing TO believe
that he has been corrupted as some North
OF the Platte woul2 make it appear by
their insinuations. Those who are the en-
eni.es of Mr.. Wood, But were his friends
formerly, 1t appears would make the peo-
Pi s24.isl y Sc ii,.6tts believe here should
oe no cohhaenee placed in him. The
query which we now put is, will Mr..
Wood remain quiet and let his enemies gel
and keep every advantage Of him {?
The following communication confirms
the exposition Of the case already refer
red -.
Debate bsi,oeen .Hr. Popplefon and .hr.
Wood Of Douglas and Forney County
Mr.. Poppeton accused Mr.. Wood Of
pledgug himself 10 vote for Omaha Ci,y
{ for the Capitol and then mol doing it.
Mr.. Wood did not deny making the
pledge, even admitted it. But said he haC
good reasons for breaking his pledge
which he would tell if Mr.. Poppleton in.
!. sisted. Mr.. Poppleton dared him 10 max,
lhe disclosures, which Mr.. Wood did no
T. see fit to make at that time.
1t is whispered at Omaha City, that Mr.
:, Wood is in the leading strings Of the Oma
ha party and hO dare not tell what ha
influenced his actions and vote upon ths
= question. That there have been bribe
offered to members of the Legislature, W
have no doubt, and TO members hailin
from the South Of the Platte also, but W
rs are not yet prepared to think that III
!. Reverned gentleman, Mr. Wood above re
ferred TO, is among the number, althoug
- the Inference TO be draw from The debat
:. leads US somewhat 70 that conclusion.
Of We hope the gentleman will make fu
K statement of the case and relieve his friend
Ut and the public from any further doubts q
on the question; that is if he is not afraid
let the truth come; should he not do S
~ we must come TO the conclusion that I
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