The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-02-13
FROM THE LEGISLATURE.

be found who advocated it. But during the
last fortnight, the broken-down and played-out
politicians Of the Robinson and Copperhead
factions from all parts of the State have col
lected here like vultures upon q dead carcass,
and after caucusing, promising, pledging and
inducing, they succeeded in manipulating
enough of the Legislature to 60 into an cleo
ton. That this was accomplished by corrupt
influences cannot be doubted. Members who
were instructed by their constituents to oppose
an election, and who on all occasions denounc-
ed it as fraud upon the people, until within
the last few days, have been suddenly convert
ed. The influences which have been brought
to bear to effect this change have certainly
been the most potent known to politicians; for
every one who has been brought under their
influence has suddenly changed his opposition,
and has never faltered at any move to make
the fraud success. After their forces had
been properly drilled, resolution was intro
duced in the House on the 4th inst. to 60 into
Joint Convention on the 9th, for the purpose Of
electing United States Senator, whose term
of Office shall commence on the 4th Of March,
1865 The resolution was adopted by vote Of
4s to a. It passed the Senate by a vote Of 16
to 9; and in accordance Herewith, the two
| bodies met yesterday at P. NJ, and after four
hours tlllibustering" by the opposition,
vote was had. Sixty-eight votes were cast for
Thomas Carney-the opposition refusing to
| VOTE and were excused.
Thus has passed the first act of the great po-
litical drama. 1t now remains to be seen
whether it will be endorsed by the people.
Judging from the indignant expressions which
are coming in from all parts Of the State, there
is but little doubt that those who have attempt
ed to prevent free expression of the people,
will be hurled from power by an outraged and
indignant commonwealth. This is not ques-
ton between Lane and Carney: it involves the
rights and liberties of the people.
am pleased to inform you that the member
from your county, in the Senate, Gen. S. NJ.
Strickler, has steadily opposed the fraud. In
this, as upon all other questions touching the
honor and integrity of the State he has pursued
q straightforward and honorable course Ev-.
er watchful and vigilant, the interests of the
State, and the District he represents, will not
suffer on account Of any negligence on his part.
He believes more in ,corking than making speech
es, and is one of the best working members of
the Senate He is Chairman of the Committee
on Ways and Means, one of the most important
committees.
A bill has passed establishing the western
line of Davis county, so as to include the dis
puted two mile strip between your county and
Dickinson. A strip of two miles has been cut
off from Morris and added to Dickinson. This
will be quite convenience to the settlers on
Lyons Creek who have been compelled to 60
to Council Grove to their county seat.
The bill abolshing the Grand Jury and pro-
viding for the trial of offences upon informa-
ton has passed both branches of the Legisla-
ture, and is now law. Also the bill provid-
ing for County Attorneys instead Of District
Attorneys.
The bill to allow volunteers to vote while
absent from the State in the army has passed
the House almost unanimously, and has been
favorably reported by the Committee in the
Senate 1t will no doubt pass.
The bill providing for mortgaging the SEQ. |
900 acres of Internal Improvement lands to
raise money to build bridges has been favora-
bly, reported on in the House, 1t has many
strong friends, and there is fair probability |
of its passage.
The bill changing the terms of the Court in /
the Third Judicial District, as to provide for
but one jury term and one law term has passed
the House. It will pass the Senate. This
change Of your courts, and the abolishing of
the grand jury, will lessen your court expenses
very materially.
A bill has passed both houses providing that
costs in criminal proceedings before Justices of
the Peace shall be paid by the complainant if
the case fails for want Of merit.
The House has passed bill to prevent mad
dogs from running at large. 1t will be amend
ed in the Senate so as to prevent rattlesnakes
from biting.
Gen. A. J. Mead, of Manhattan, has been in
town during the last ten days. Says he wants
to get bill through the Legislature authoriz-
ing the counties Of Riley, Davis, Dickinson
and Saline to build bridges; but he seems to
give more attention to Senatorial caucuses than
his bridge bill In the election for Governor
he was one of the leaders of the opposition
who did everything in their power to defeat
Gov Carney. Now he is anxious that Mr.
Carney should be United States Senator.
Sol.