Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-03-25
BEDFORD, Pa.
WlLLIAMS and WALKER.

In last weeks Gazette arc over two mortal
columns devoted to thc abuse - $ 60 n
liams, for his votes on the bill to prohibit the
marriage of whites and negroes, and on the ex-
ira pay question. Among other choice sen-
tences We find the following: ''Nsn who thus
bring US to shame, should be sent into utter
obscurity, by the unanimous voice Of their dis
graced and ilsulted constituents Now, let
US see whether there be not more humbuggery
than candor or truth in this fierce edict Of ek-
communication. A bill is before the House to
prohibit, under penalties, the marriage Of
whites with negros. Somebody moves TO post
pone it indefinitely, and thereby get it on. Of
the way, aud Mr. Williams votes so to dispose
Of it, and it is SO disposed of By large major
ity, tho leading Locofocos such as Gnepp, VIII
cox, and many other, voting the same way
Williams did. We cannot of course tell the
motives Of the majority who thus defeated this
bill, but we strongly suspect it was to get if
out of the way, aud get at something Of moro
Importance If there, as member, we think
It likely we would have voted for the bill; and
yet we arc not prepared to denounce Messrs.
Goepp, Wilcox, Williams, or any other mem
Der of that majority fer voting as they did
We think it very likely they had more impor-
tant laws to consider, aud, il they had not,
they had better adjourn, and come home. II
this law be so important as represented, how
comes it that the Locofoco party did not pass it
years agol They might have done it at almost
any time within The last twenty years, and yet
they did not; and even the democratic Senate
Of this session has not jet seen the Importance
of this great measure. We fear our friend
Schell is not doing anything more on this great
question than our friend Williams. How
comes it to pass that there is no democratic
thunder against democratic delinquents' Be-
cause the whole thing is humbug, and nothing
else. 1t is charged as mere Republican de-
linqueucy, without any regard to tho facts -
Wisconsin is too only State, so far as We
know, which has d law prohibiting the mar
riage of whites and blacks. 1t was passed last
winter,b Republican Legislature the Locofo-
cos having neglected to do it for the many years
that they had the control of that State, Just as
they have neglected it here. We hope Mr..
Williams will survive this scurrilous attack
The whole affairs reminds US of an anecdote we
once heard GU the subject. Mr. a., an old,
honest, straightforward farmer, was member
Of the Legislature. He had Mr. B. for his
colleague. The latter was a fussy, Office hunt
ing, popularity-seeking little demagogue, who
was always trying to do something which would
create sensation, and make popularity among
his constituents. One day he got the idea in 10
his head that bill to prohibit the marriage of
whites aud negroes, would be vastly popular
measure, and thought if be could secure its
passage, his political fortunes would be made.
Asa matter Of precaution, however, he deem
ed it best, before going too fsr, to submit the
matter to the greater experience and superior
judgment of bis colleague. Mr. A. After be