Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-02
LETTER FRom DOVER.

DONhhI august ISL, 1901.
In accordance with the Proclamation Of His
Excellency, the Generol Assembly, convened on
Thursday morning. After good deal Of bck-
ering and contention, in which the memhers
evinced n disposition not even to treat the Gov
ernor with that courtesy at all times due to the
Executive, finally concluded to appoint a cont
miitee to wait on his Exoelency aud inform him
that they were ready 10 receive any communica-
tion, which he might have to submit. We pre-
sumo that they would not have done this much,
but for the Determined stand taken by the Sec
retary Of State. That officer very wisely de;tr.
mined that the usual course in legislative bodies
shoul1 be pursued, tr hcrwse he would pay
them oh in their own coin, and no message
would he forthcoming. A. 1t was they oNed
aud appointed the committee, and aa oonse
quence, the message and accompanying doon-
men,s WAS submitted and read.
They referred the message and accompanying
Il documents TO n select committee Of hye from the
1 House aud three from the Senate and The Legis-
latnre adjourned. The following named gentle
men compose the committee: On the part OF the
Senate, Messfs. Salisbury, Belville and Hitch.
On the part Of the HOuse, Williams, BeNiey,
Allen. Gemmill aud PaxsOn.
There is much speculation here ms to what our
wise Solons will do towards Ielievng our citizens
from the operations OF the draft. The knowing
ones who radiate around the political circle, aud
to whom the small try look for information on
matters which engage the attention of our law
makers, express various opinions on the subject.
Some are certain that they will pass resolution
that it is inexpedient 10 egislate on the subject,
| aud enact Law providing for the payment of the
large sum already expended TO pay communication
ior those drafted under the former net Of Cor
gress. Others supposed to be equally well post
ed, asseverAie that they will legislate ON the
subject, and pass measure TO exempt the cop
peiheads. The feniuresof this hill, as learn
are as follows lit provides that the State Trea
surer shall borrow sum sufficient to procure
substitutes for those who may be drafted, Bn
before draited man can avail himself of til,
benefit of this act he will be required to mak,
oath that he has conscientious scruplra agains
serving in the army during the existence of thi
present rebellion. The object of this Law is Il
shield the copperheads, ard throw the buFdei
on the Union men, as The love of the former fJ
JEFF. Davis, treason and traitors, would Tende
it mighty easy for them to take the oath pre-
scribed. This measure, however, is in confio
with the provisions Of the enrolling act passet
, by Congress, and (uo matter how much they maj
desire 10 aid the confederates) the governmen
, will not permit even the distinguished and tai.
ented worthless who compose our august Genera
Assembly to nullity its laws. We hope that the
will not thus shirk the responsibility resting upo
them. Ii they do not wish to nid tho people
fill the quota of our State, let them boldly de
clare SO, and then proper estimate can b
{ formed OF them, sud the masses will reward ther
according TO their merits. One thing is certail
if any thing can be done, to assist the copper
: heads without at the same time being bentfcis
TO the Union men, it win be freely sccomplishe,
. but on the other hand they will follow the di,
tates Of their own disloyal nature, and let Il
suffer together sooner than gee loyal men shar
the benefits of their acts.
Ga Friday morning they re- e-assembled, rea
the Journal. and adjournedlunliI this evening.
Yours, A.