The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-03


Organisation of Both Branches Of the Territorial
Legislature - Gocernors Message Officers
Bankrupt Lar in Nebraska Capitol Question
SAT- Lake Nars- General Ne,rs, &C. Sc.
Day before yesterday both branches of the Terri
torial Legislature of Nebraska (fourth SESSION.
vened here. The Council organized without diff
Guilty by electing Geo. L. Miller ESQ., President and
T. Stafford Chief Clerk. In the House they were not
so fortunate. The preliminary plans were not per-
fccted and no organization was Effected until yes
terday. J. H. Decker, Esq, Is elected Speaker, and
s. Curran Chief Clerk Dr. q. L. Miller, President of
The Council IL representative Of Douglas county,
formerly of Western New York, and citizen gene
rally esteemed. Mr.. Decker. Speaker Of the House
Is = representative from Otoe county. a young man
Of energy and sterling integrity
n. u. Cunning Is acting Governor. aud his message
60 10th houses in joint session able produc
ton, evncing talent and a thorough knowledge of
the wants of the Territory. lie opposes the intended
scheme Of passing Bankrupt law. lie read il
himself. The knowing ones wonder how he could
produce 70 good document in short time (is
he says was perfected) particularly Just from his
cups. But with all the truthful charges against him
at drunkenness. he has talent and energy the bottle
h.l- not get banished.
one of the principal schemes OF the Session IL the
passage Of Bankrupt law for the Territory. There
are many, very many specimens of humanity here
a. gather in all countries, who, in the language
Of the poet. can truly exclaim:-
True patriots we-for be Il understood,
We lett our country for our countrys good.
Many are indebted in the States from 600 to 40 0O0
They hold no property here in their own name be-
cause collectors are constantly on their track
Speculation here amongst ourselves, followed as
close a. heavy operations" were by the present
financial crisis, has heavily involved many of our
citizens. To such the Bankrupt law will be gate
to escape the harrass Of debt. IL will be an induce
ment for dishonesty citizens Of other States 10 come
here and stay short season, take the benefit OF the
act pay off old scores. and return. do not doubt il
will pass: and to such Of the HERALDs readers asthis
will meet who are heavily In debt, aud
anxious in some legal manner 10 dcfraud their
creditors, We can assure them there is fair pros.
pect for such q chance by migrating 90 Nebraska.
II Is true we already have enough Of such material
here TO supply all respectable demand, and indeed
doubt whether any law would make them honest
men: but TO dishonest men generally, we say Come
along, come along, make no delay" Gov. Cunning
in his message " opposed 90 IL and the fact u.s. out
side Of Q few dishonest creditors here in the Terto
~, firmly believe IL left to the action of the peo-
pie there would be found an overwhelming majority
against il. The effect will be serious on st. Louis,
and the old byword of "On for Texas will nc
changed 10 con for Nebraska;" and with our fertile
soil genial climate and all the natural inducements
for emigration OF honest settlers here, we will bc
cursed with horde of dishonest men who migrate
Simply are ulHHOHc.i-Ol HO tCcouUb
their native place, and of course not here.
The Capitol question will probably be agitated
this session again, and q movement made to remove
IL from Omaha City. The House would probably
pass bill Of the kind but the Council is considered
- safe for Omaha
The news from our adjoining Territory (Utah) is
anything hut favorable. That there is careful pre-
partition and efficient organization being effected 10
oppose United States troops in the spring Is gene
rally acceded The Secretary % War should remem
Der that ~ early in the spring ~ the grass grows
sufficient here ~ sustain teams, there will he large
overland Mormon emigration, which, IL 50 II be that
war exists Il would be Gar more easy TO stop, than
20 fight them after they get there. Nearly all the
Mormons IN the West, in good standing, arc ordered
for Salt Lake early in the spring and there thou
sands from foreign lands that are to obcy the same
order.
Omaha il lively Just now, and will he during the
few weeks session of the Legislature. Gambling
tables will be found in abundance, well patr0nzed
Ivy Cion.) gentlemen. The Missouri river L. now in
an impossible condition, owing TO the running ice.
II Wilt probably close in few days. Concerning
the Legislature its acts, &c. will, a. before, keep
the HERALD as well informed as circumstances viii
admit.