Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-03-24

DOVER, March 2lst, 1868.
Mr.. EDToR:
Things are growing
quite interesting as the close of the session
approaches. One would suppose that the
majority had purposely kept back certain
obnoxious measures with the hope that the
opposition would permit them to pass with
out much trouble. But they committed
great error, as the Union members will not
permit injurious legislation, without at least
using every honorable effort 10 prevent it.
Nobly have the Union delegates-in both
houses-stood by their country meeting the
copperheads manfully at every point; and
had sound, patriotic argument been availa-
BILE with such men as compose the majority,
they would have defeated them on all occa-
sions As it is, the Union men will leave A
record behind them of which they may we'll
be proud.
The second attempt to legalze that vile
system of gambling, Lotteries, was made
in the House on Wednesday evening 1t
was bill 10 authorize Mr. Norris of New
York, to draw lotteries in this State for
twenty years, for which he was to pay q
bonus OF S360,00O, in semi-annual install
ments. The money was to be appropriated
to build the Railroad from Milford to l.ewes
and for the improvement of the navigation
of certain creeks in Kent and Sussex coun.
ties. The bill was read third time, and
the yeas and nays called, which resulted as
follows:
YEAs--Mcssrs. Allen, Bailey, Fisher
Gootee, Horsey, Scribner, NAPLES, Watson
and MIR. Speaker.
NAys-Messrs. Bewley, Curtis, Duncan
Gemmill, Hayes, Lattomus, Raughley, Pax.
son, Stay, Whitby, Williams, stubbs-l2.
SO the bill was lost. Thus has d quietu.
been given for second time TO the attempt
to lasten foul stigma on the State. The
members who voted against the bill deserve
the thanks of every man who feels an inter
est in the welfare of our little Common.
wealth.
am reliably informed that Mr.. Watson,
bill, making it u criminal offence 10 draw
lotteries in Delaware, will pass the Senate
We sincerely hope that these expectation,
may be realized and that the nest of gam
blers and swindlers that have so long made
our State their headquarters, will be com
PEELED to take their traps and travel to som,
more congenial place
On Thursday morning, the Senate passed
the House bill, authorizing the CITY counci
to borrow money to build new Reservoir
This is measure of considerable import
ance to your citizens, as it will afford then
greatly increased water power, which is yer,
much needed, judging from the representa-
tions made to the General Assembly
The House of Representatives of Della
ware is undoubtedly the most remarkabl,
body, that ever assembled ut Dover On
Wednesday evening the committee appoint
ed on Governor Cannon's Special Message
and Proclamation, made report, whicl
was in spirit and language just about wha
everybody expected-" violation of law
trampling on the constitution &c &c.
Alter the report was read, Mr.. Curtis sub
mitted minority report which took stronl
ground against the right of secession, an,
warmly defended the policy of the genera
government, in its efforts to preserve til,
Union. The report also declared it to be III,
duty of a good citizen to aid in putting dow
the rebellion, asserts that the law recent,
passed. makes it criminal offence for citi
zen to arrest persons of that character ant
justilies the Governor in Offering protection
to all who perform their duty as becomes