Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-01-31
Correspondence Of the Public Ledgerl
LETTER FROM MIIsRRIsDURG.
HARRIsBuRo, Jan. 20. 1857.


The continued absence of number Of
Members and Senators puts the business of
legislation at nearly stand still 1t is q
matter of observation that less business has
been done during the two weeks since the
Legislature has been in session, than IN the
first two weeks OF former sessions. But this
is no indication of the business capacity of q
Legislature. NJ ore actual business is often
done towards the close of session in any
day than in a week or two at its commence
ment.
The Liquor question in some form will
engage the attention of the Legislature. In
the House q bill has been introduced 10 re.
peal the third section of the act of 1856, and
that hereafter brewers and dstillers in all
parts of the State shall be returned, classed
assessed. and licensed agreeably TO the pro-
visions of the act of April 10th, lS49, to
create n sinking fund, &c. This contem-
plates an abandonment Of the present sys-
ten, so far as relates to brewers and distil-
ers and return to the system of licensing
in operation before the existing law wes
passed
The Governor transmitted to the Legsla-
ture the resolution of the Legislature of New
Hampshire and Maine on the subject Of Kan
sas aud slavery. They were directed to be
I forwarded 10 the Governors of the several
states and The Legislatures, aud as an act Of
courtesy were presented by the Governor to
the Legislature Of this State. Bo,h series
ut resolutions were quietly laid on the table
by the House. without being read.
The following bill in relation to the Phla-
/ dephia and SuEbury Railroad has been re.
/ ported from the Committee on Railroads in
/ the llnusc
That the Directors Of the Philadelphia
and Sudbury Railroad Company are hereby
authorized To borrow such sums of money in
addition to any sum heretofore authorized to
be borrowed, not exceeding SI0000O, at any
rate of interest not exceeding y per centum
| per annum and tu make the principal Of the
said loan convertible into the Stock Of the
! Company on such terms as may be agreed
upou--to make the principal aud interest Of
said loans payable at such time or times as
may be deemed advisable. and for the securi-
! ty thereof to execute the bonds and other
/ evidences Of Indebtedness oS the Company,
which may he disposed OF in such manner aud
On such terms us may be deemed most cXpe-
dent, and TO further secure the payment ol
said loans and bonds, they are authorized to
| eXecute IA mortgage or deed of trust Of the
railroad. locomotives. cars. and all other prop
ertY of the Company, and Of its rights,
! privileges and franchises. and the said rail-
road property and franchises, in the event oi
sale under the said mort gage, or decd OF
trust shall pass to the purchaser or rurcha.
sers, free from any incumbrancc, lien, or LA.
/ b!ity subsequent TO the said mortgage or
deed Of trust, and to be vested in him OF
them. And the said bonds and other cvi.
dcnces Of indebtedness may be sold for less
than their par value, and such sale shall not
be nsuriOus or contrary 10 any laws prohibit
Jag the taking of interest at the rate Of more
. than six per cent per anuum. Provided
That all debts against the said Company ioI
ties, wood. or materials furnished, or damages
ascertaircd, or labor performed along the
line Of said road, shall be paid in fall, or sat
slactorily secured 80 ;hc creditor. up to tho
creation Of the first mortgage under this act
otherwise the said mortgage shall have NJ
validityns against the said debts or claims
The day having passed which tie Law
fixed for the election Of Treasurer, vii
require the passage Of law fixing sOm(
other day for such election. II This is not
done dnrng the session. the present Treas
urcr it is the generally received opinion. vii
copinne to hold his Office until successor
is duly appointed.