Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-31

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and the country, that ]squattcr sovereignty
and the glorious principles embodied in tie
resolutions, were sustained.
Mr.. Latham introduced a bill incorpo-
rating tie Nebraska City ferry company
and memorial for same was referred to ap-
propriAte com.
a message from the Acting Gov. was
here presented. requesting certain com
mandatory resolutions, upon the table, be
stayed ustil his conduct had passed the
ordeal Of a investigation.
Moved to take "a recess until 2 o'clock
Carried.
AFTERNOON Session.
House met pursuant to adjournment.
Latham called for substance Of special
order of day previous. Question arose
on amendment to SD rule, making it read,
" It shall be the duty Of the com. on cleo
lion and privileges 10 examine the certif-
cate Of members of this House.
Mr.. Latham regretted his position in
regard TO local, bu; holding himself re-
sponsible 10 his country and God for his
actions, he intended 10 do right and act
for the best interest Of his constituents.
1t was his impression that the question
turned upon the word legal in the act
itself. He spoke at length in his usual
impressive manner, and whilst he might
not sanction the executive action, (being
responsible 10 a higher tribunal than a ter
%ritorial legislature he should endeavor,
as humble member, 10 do his duty, re-
CARELESS Of fear, favor and aiIeclion.-
He believed that body, in examing proof,
in this matter Of contested seats, had no
right whatever 10 go behind the certif-
Gates, &c.
Mr.. Decker spoke in an impressive
manner upon the amendment. He thought
This doctrine Of popular sovereignty was
an obsolete idea, if they had no right 10
examine proof and papers, behind the
mere idea Of a certificate, issued by the
Governor. The amendment restricted the
rightto contest, and its adoption was with
out precedent, &c.
MIR. Wood said the organic law was the
n by which We were governed, and that
already restricted is 10 certain grounds in
he matter, and yet he doubted the right
to debar all testimony. In case Of no
fraud being practiced upon the Execu-
i've, then there would be 10 use for any
further action, than that designated by the
organic law, but it seemed a right prerog-
alive for this House 10 decide the qualif-
Of its members, SC.
Richardson said the officers here con-
Quoting the Territorial affairs, were but
organs Of the organic law, and If they
are deceived, they are responsible TO the
power appointing them. This Legislative
body has no right 10 look into the action 0.
The Governor, in regard 10 certificates,
the only tribunal before which to con-
Test seats, according 10 the organic law is
The Governor. He favored the amend
Inent, &c.
Mr.. Doyle stated he did not believe il
was the design Of the organic law to ex-
olude the right Of members, saying who
should and who should not be entitled 10
seats in this body, and believing the mem
bers had a right 10 regard the qualifca-
lions Of its members, he should 10 against
The amendment.
Mr.. Thompson thought all power in
This case, was lodged with the Governor.
The organic law Of Indiana, Wisconsin
and Iowa, were cited 10 and corresponded
with the exception of the word legal, as
that Of Nebraska. An appeal from the
Governor down TO the Legislature, was
something new under the SUM-" but this
being a new country, new things were to
be expected, but be should not vote 10 er-
the amendment.
Mr.. Johnston presented o resolution,
FOR the opinion Of the Attorney
General, upon the subject.
Mr. Robertson moved to lay Poppleton's
amendment upon the table-losi.
Hele occurred rather a rich discussion
On the motion. Speaker in a qusndary
PoPpletOn and Johnston briefly referring
% the common senses qualifications Of the
other. Mr.. Johnston appeared in behalf
Mr.. Winchester, a confession for the
seat Of Mr.. Arnold. Objected to on a
point of order b. Mr.. Thompson, who
desired TO know whether Mr.. Johnston
appeared there as a lawyer or law-maker.
Johnston declared his voice IN this mat.
er must be heard. 1t was a species OF
sag law, Inconsistent with The spirit Of a