Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-20
LETTER FROM HARRISBURG.
Special correspondence Of the Raftsm Is Jourp

L6iI6h hUh HARRISBURG.
Special correspondence of the Raftsm ans Journal
April IA, 1862
s. B. Row, Eso.-Dear Sir As predicted,
the removal question did not assume anything
like an alarming shape in the House. Indeed,
/ have reason TO believe that the bill had no
show at all, from the beginning, and that the
action upon it in the House, was play upon
the incredulity of some folks, by others who
had probably an object in view. The faint
"show" will no doubt nerve those who are in
favor of removal, TO go into the contest next
winter, with renewed vigor.
We have had no legislation worth. noticing
within week past Of local nature, and very
little of general interest.
The act which contemplated giving Justices
with Jury of five, died a natural death in the
Senate. The Committee reported it negative
ly at the very heel of the hunt, so that no one
felt sufficient interest in it to try the feelings
OF the Senate upon its merits. Pity-for the
courts are too much burthened with petty liti-
CATION.
The bank bills-four in number, including
into bank of issue, went down in the Senate.
Those interested could not reasonably have
expected that they would meet any other fate.
proposition to enlarge the premises of the
Governor, by the purchase of an adjoining lot,
was most fiercely debated in the Senate on the
last day, as were also several claim bills-one
due to A. j. Dull, and another TO Gearv &
Painter. Both were referred to the Auditor
General, Surveyor General and State Treasu-
| rer for adjudication. All the claim bills pre-
sented, however small the amount they called
for, have been most vigorously fought this
| session.
| We are to have a first class hotel in town, il
| appears. The Cameron Hotel Company was
chartered day Or two ago, with capital of
| SIS, 200.
The supplement to the license law-or rath-
er an act to place the proper construction on
the license law, was passed at the last moment.
By its provisions, which are at once plain and
| comprehensive, courts can use their own plea
sure in licensing doggeries.
The DemocraticConventi which assembled
at this place yesterday, was very large, and
enthusiastic. Several most telling speecbc,
were delivered-among the rest one by Hon.
| John Hickman, which was mastery effort. AL
though had frequently heard him spoken Of
as finished speaker, l was not prepared to
hear such speech as fell from his lips. He
| hewed the National Administration as it we're.
with double -bitted axe, and every blow told
with stunning effect. The friends of Buchan-
an stood aghast
There was no nomination made for either of
the State Offices; resolution, however, was
| passed placing the power in the hands of the
State Central Committee to call State Con-
vention for that purpose, if they shall deem it
| necessary.
The Resolutions were decidedly strong. and
to the point 1t is estimated that 500 persons
were present from all parts of the State, and
the utmost harmony and good feeling prevail
ed. Those who so ardently hoped that this
gathering would prove s'fzzle,'' have been
considerably disappointed.
To-day both Houses adjourned at IL O'Clock.
Col. Cresswell resigned his office as Speaker
of the Senate, and Jacob Turney-democrat-
OF Westmoreland was elected to serve during
the recess. His opponent was Col. Gregg, of
| Centre.
And this ends the session of 1S59-peace to
| its manes-and the mission of SPECIAL,
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