Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-02-18
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.
HARRIsBrKGH, Feby. Is, 1851
SB. Row, Eso.-A resolution has passed
the House for an adjournment Of the Legisla-
ture for ten days from the 9th last, in order
20 give the Democracy chance to hold the
State Convention which convenes here the 2d
of March also to go over to Washington to
witness the tearing 10 pieces of the late Gin
cinnati platform, and disinterring therefrom
James Buchanan, who will then be inaugurated
President of the United States, sight that
viii be gratifying to them, it will afford
some of them an opportunity Of attesting their
great gratitude to Mr.. B. for saving the Union,
and their gratitude viii be increased in con-
sideraticn of any small office Mr.. B. may see
fit TO give than. Mr.. Buchanan is at present
quite unwell and in charge of aphysician. He
is troubled with the same disease that took
Harrison and Taylor out of the world, and if
not relieved soon, he may wear away, before
his term expires as President.
Many are known in the Democracy, at this
time, who would like to serve the State in
the humble Office of Governor. Mr.. Witte, OF
Philadelphia, has the inside track at present.
Gen. Packer is also prominent. Our former
townsman and fellow citizen, Hon. George R.
Barrett, is also very popular in the Eastern part
Of the State, where he now resides, and if e
lected would discharge the duties of the Office
with ability. 1 only go for the Judge as the
best man in the opposition. L should slightly
prefer some man who is no kin to Cincinnati
Platforms and Border Rufiian codes, and who
is in favor of settling the Western territories
with white men.
The log floating question took 4 slight stir
ring up in the House last week. 4 bill had
passed the Senate, 10 prevent placing obstruc-
tions in Benefits Branch of the Sinnamaho-
ming, and went over to the House, where it was
called up by Mr.. Backus, our member. 1t
vas progressing swimmingly, when Mr.. Petri-
ken, the member from Lyconing, moved its
reference back to the Committee on Canals
and Inland vigation-making some remarks
as to the Importance of floating logs, to his
constituents.
The Senator from our district, (Mr. South
er,) read in his place bill prepared at the
anti-log meeting at Clearfeld, relative to the
navigation Of the West Branch and its tributa-
ries, which, on his own motion, was referred to
a select committee of three-himself, as chair
man, and Mr.. Wright of Philadelphia county.
and Mr.. Lewis Of Chester. 1t is Mr.. Souther'
intention, Of which he gave notice to the Sen
ate when he moved the appointment OF the
Select Committee, to draw up a report, in or
der that the quest on may be set fo$t in its
true light to the Legislature. Iwonld suggest
that the people Of Clearfield county send bin
all the information they have at hand, as to the
amount of lumber and timber manufactured in
the county. the size Of the streams where the
logs are fioated, the number of saw mills that
will become useless If the log-hoating business
is persisted in, The number of suits and prose
cutions commenced in the county against the
log foaters, and any other information bearing
upon the subject. This could then be embra-
ced in the report. and without undue infuen-
ces arc used, the bill that has been sent him
will pass, in its present shape. In the Senate
there is not much doubt of its passage, and
the best kind of feeling exists towards it in
the House. 1t will bring down here all the
drift wood that Williamsport and Lock Haven
can send. Mr.. Gregg, the Senator from that
district, is as much opposed to tie officiating
system as any man in the Senate, aud have
no doubt would aid in the passage of a law tc
prevent it.
Bank bills are making slow progress-tht
| Committees are holding them back.
| OLDrowS.