Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-03-21

place in the Senate, on tho lith inst,
while tho Governors veto was under
consideration in that body.
Mr. Connell moved that the Senate
proceed to the consideration of an act
to AUTHORIZE the Philadelphiannd Eric
railroad company to build branches
from their line Agreed to---ycas "A,
nays G.
Mr.. Lowry characterized the bill
in its present shape as more Infamous
than with the fourth section in it. In
his opinion the bill then was limited
to a certain extent, whereas now it was
unlimited in its provisions. lie siren
ously opposed the passage of the bill.
Mr.. Hall spoke earnestly in favor
OF the bill. He was certain IN its
present condition it would meet the
approval of tho Governor
lie had heard that the Senator
from Erie (Mr Lowry had remarked
in the Executive Chamber, a few days
ago, that there were Senators of the
nineteen who had voted for the other
bill who were actuated by corrupt
purposes in doing so.
Mr.. Lowry denied having said So,
but acknowledged that he did say
"that there were Senators oilshe nine
teen who had voted for the bill who
were influenced by reason other than
those they would be willing to see go
upon the record"
Mr.. Hall said that if the Senator re.
ferred to him as being one ofthe per
sons mentioned, it was an ''infamous
and cowardly lie." He would not
allow his motives to be impeached by
any one on this floor or elsewhere.
Mr.. Donovan said he had heard
that the Governor had denounced the
remarks Of the Senator from Erie,
made in this Senate chamber, as dis.
graceful.
Mr. Lowry did not believe the Gov
ernor had said anything OF the kind.
He further remarked that there was
evidently desire to get him into a
fight on this question. lie thought
that this Senate was reeking with
corruption.
AT this point Mr. Lowry was called
to order, and there was considerable
sensation in the hall
Mr.. Champneys. ale ought to be
expelled"
Mr.. Lowry, continuing, said he did
not desire to make these remarks, but
he had been goaded on by Senators
who were determined to get him into
a fight on this floor, which he wished
to avoid, but that outside of the Cham
Der he was ready to meet any of his
opponents.
Mr.. Hall said he was willing to
meet the Senator either on the floor
or outside of the Senate.
The hour of one o'clock having ar.
rived, the orders of the day were call
ed for, and amid much excitement, the
Senate adjourned. =
The Senate met at O'Clock, D. m,
and resumed the consideration of the
Philadelphia and Erie railroad bill.
Mr.. Lowry moved to amend the bill
by substituting a general railroad law.
The Speaker ruled the amendment
outof order.
Mr.. Cowles offered proviso that
the bill shall not interfere with any
vested rights heretofore granted.
Not agreed to-yeas IL, nays Is.
Mr.. Lowry proposed an amendment
providing that the company shall
begin these branch roads within two
years and complete them within five.
Mr.. Landon thought that branch
roads were necessary to developc the
country, and that the Philadelphia
and Erie railroad company would
build these roads as soon as they could
command the resources.
Mr.. Hall read from several railroad
laws, showing that other companies
had broader charters than were the
provisions in this supplement-. He
at length the amendment off
The Senator from Erie.
Mr.. Wallace contendcd that the
general railroad law would cover the
point intended to be made in the. .limi-
Lation amendment.
Mr.. Bigham said that this very limi- !
tation occurred in the bill which the
Governor had vetoed.
Mr.. Lowry asserted that this act
would give the Philadelphia aud Erie
q title for all time to come in the
routes they might survey. If, indeed, /
lis amendment was unprecedented, |
which he denied, still the amendment
was right.
Mr.. Browne argued in favor of the
amendment. llo asked why all re-
trictions were objected TOT
Mr.. Hall replied that this bill was
lot only subject to the Philadelphia
md Erie charter, but was also regula-
cd by the general railroad law. i
On the question embraced in the
amendment the yeas were 10; nays, 1S. /