American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-02-28
Something Rotten in Denmark!
From the Wegisburg Herald.

From the IVs!isburg Herald.
For some time pass, mysterious hints
have been in circulation in regard to
tho travels and doings of Elisha w. NJ
Comas, Lieut.. Governor Of this State;
it was known that he had gone west,
but whether permanently or merely on
a speculation was undetermined; it was
also limited that he had taken with him
another mans wife, which latter charge
we believe is set at rest by the Kama
wha Star, published in the neighbour
hood Of his home, modifying ''another
mans wife, into venerable aunt"
Asto this charge, SO far so spod, and
We arc glad Of it. .' .a" '... fa
As to his present whereabouts, the
following, which we find in the Rich
mond American, copied from the Ne
braskian and corroborated by letter
from Nebraska in the Wheeling Intel
ligeneer, will throw some light. The
combination alluded to, is of spectators
with, M'Comas as president who had
attemptedto bride this Mr.. Finny into
the support of the bill: ..... ......
eff the combination was disconcert-
cd at Mr.. Finny's speech, their look Of
surprise was changed to abjcct terror
as Mr.. Jones of Dakota rose. Some
of the members Of that body exhibited
those symptoms of fear, frequently
witnessed in criminals as an important
and unexpected witness is placed upon
the stand. An almost mortal pale
ness oversproad their guilt stricken
conntcnances, and
Their legs aud their ,hreadbare breeches
shook, ......., .....
Like the limbs OF wihered tree,
When The lid wind shrieks on the NOM.
tain top ... ..
In It's midnight agony" 7..
"And we'll might they tremble, for
as Mr.. Jones announced his intention
to vote against tho bill he drew from
his pocket the evidences Of their guilt,
III the shape Of several shares in Doug
las city, signed by Z. W. MComas as
president, and r. Brown as Secretary.
Some of the incorruptibles (O had kind
~ presented these documents to Mr..
Jones, as a token Of their esteem and
respect, thinking that such disintcrcst-
cdness on their part would ensure his
support for any Of the nefarious designs
they might wish to accomplish. They
did not reflect that it was possible for
one man to successfully resist the Sc
ductive influence Of fat corner lots
The American says in regard to
these precious disclosures:
eve trust that Mr.. M'Comas will
able to clear himself Of this charge, for
surely no man should be suffered to hold
the second Office in the State. who has
been guilty Of che lsreputable offence
OF which he is thus publicly accused.
"Tho Bill, We may as we'll mention
was defeated. .. ...
- We give an extract from the CORES
pondcnce Of the Wheeling Intelligen-
Ger referred to above, which certainly
makes bad show for tho Lieut.. Gov
ernor. 1901. .n.t ..t. ... .a. ..u.
MComas certainly owes it to him.
self and if he. does not, The proper Off
Gals do, to the honor of the State, to
have these charges investigated, and if
he be innocent let him be so declared.
if guilty, GUST him from his Office, which
he disgraces.
"The Legislative Council met at 10
o'clock on the morning of the 10TH
pgrguant to adjournment; no business
% Importance was transacted. On
Tb4rsjay, 22d. the bill for the re.loca-
ton Of the capitol passed. the house bv
slyote Of % to IL. On Friday, tn,
Governors veto message to the bill
was read in the Council, it's considera-
ton was postponed one week. The
message is perspicuous and to the point.
The Governor refers to the bill as hay
ing arisen through chicanery aud tho
Influence Of certain distin gilished
gentleman from abroad. more for the
purpose of speculation than for anyad-
vantage to the Territory. lie consid-
ored the bill highly incxpcdient and
unworthy II moments thought by any
well intending man The veto has en-
,ircly quashod the bill in the Councils;
and even should itreceivc a two-tl,irds
vote over bis head, he holds that by
the organic act, no possesses an abso.
lutc negative on tho subject Of ro.loca.
zion Of lie Cspitol Pending the vote