Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-02-21
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Special Correspondence of The BRADFoRD
REPORTER.
HARRIsBURG. Pa. Feb. 18. 1867

the I'D Of February-w1n doubtless be Sc
lected as the occasion upon which to place
the old Declaration of Independence table
and the celebrated Hancock chair in Inde-
pendence Hall, Philadelphia. For many
years past these venerable relics have occu-
pied quarters in the Capitol buildings in
Harrisburg. Recently the chair met with
an accident, by which it was somewhat brok-
en-, and the present Legislature passed bill
directing the table and chair to be removed
to Philadelphia. Henceforth they will form
q part of the collection of old-time relics that
will in after years be looked upon by genra-
tions yet unborn, with pleasure and venera-
ion. No more fitting place than Indepen-
dence Hall could have been chosen in which
to deposit these articles, which were so close
ly identified with the consummation of our
independence. They will be in the honored
structure from which Liberty" was first
proclaimed. The 22d is a suitable day upon
which to place them there, inasmuch as it
is the anniversary of the birth of the Father
of His Countrywide immortal Washington
whose achievements won for US the indepen-
dence we have so long enjoyed. AS it will
also be legal holiday, no doubt many men,
bers of the Legislature will participate in
the exercises intended to be held in connec-
ton with depositing the articles named in
the place referred to.
On Tuesday last the Legislature resumed
its duties after having had most delightful
excursion to Pittsburg, for the purpose of
visiting the Penitentiary, House of Refuge
and other institutions dependent upon the
State for support. The trip was enjoyed by
all who participated in it, and no doubt the
Penitentiary and House Of Refuge will be
benefited by the visit.
The Constitutional Amendment having
been ratified by the Legislature is another
core. There was great amount of speech
making in favor of and against the Amend
ment-speech-making that will hereafter
damage and improve the strength of parties
and the prospects of politicians. The Re
pubicans in both branches took lofty and
| comprehensive positions during this debate.
Their speeches show that the Republican
leaders have marked out straight line, for
partizan progress, and that they cannot de-
viate from it without doing violence to their
| own sense of right and injustice to the fair
est hopes of the nation. On the other hand,
the Democratic leaders clearly proved their
| determination to resist the logic of events
| They will neither see nor learn accept or re-
spect the truth that the power of the nation
al government is destined to become the su-
| preme law Of the land-that that power is
lodged in the people-that the people dele
gate it to their representatives, and that no
movement on the part of the Government.
no act to promote its prosperity, and no blow
to defend its life, can be provided or struck
without the sanction Of Congress. This is
all that this amendment really seeks to es-
tabish-by Furnishing the treason which es-
sayed the destruction Of the Government,
and providing unfailing guards against re-
currence of the same evil. Let us hope that
the requisite number of States will speedily
| ratify the amendment notwithstanding the
opposition it receives.
Gov. GEARY's prompt approval of the
! joint resolution ratifying the Constitutional
Amendment has caused considerable swear
ing in copperhead circles. This was to be
expected No act of loyal man, looking
towards making L" treason odious, meets the
approval of traitors, and the signing of the
resolution referred to gave the Democrats
splendid opportunity to exhibit their indig-
nation in the most profane manner imagin-
able.
The Legislative Committee, consisting of
three members Of each branch, appointed to
investigate the truth of the charges of "cor-
ruption" circulated about the time of the
election of Q. S. Senator, has concluded
its labors, and handed in its official report
in which it is stated that "No evidence was
produced to implicate any member of the
Legislature in the alleged corruption, nor
were any of the distinguished persons nam
ed in connection with the Office of Unit
ed States Senator in any manner involved
therein"
The Legislature has instructed the Com
mittee on Public Buildings to enquire into
| the propriety of enlarging the Governors
residence, and to present an estimate of the
cost and plan, if found desirable. The Ex-
| ecutive Mansion, in its present shape, is en-
tirely unsuitable, for the purposes to which
it has been appropriated, and the Governor
cannot receive any of his official or political
friends without encroaching upon the apart
ments intended for the use of his family
The proposed improvement is highly neces-
sary and should be made without any delay.
The Senate has passed finally the House
| bill repeating the provisions of an act relat-
ing to the fees of District Attorneys in GER
tain counties Of the Commonwealth, so far
as they relate to the county of Bradford
Also, supplement to an act to change
the mode of criminal proceedings in Erie
and Union counties, extending the same to
Bradford county.
Also, the bill to authorize the borough of
Troy to increase taxation for borough pur-
| poses.
Also, an act relating to the sale of lands
for taxes in Bradford, Warren and Potter
| counties.
In the House, the act to incorporate the
Sullivan and Pocono Summit plank road and
turnpike company, was, on the 18th, refer
red to the Committee on Roads and bridges.
The Senate Committee on Corporations
has reported, as committed, a supplement to
an act to compel the manufacturers of frk-
ins, kegs and tubs, intended for the packing
of butter or lard, in the counties of Erie,
Crawford and Warren counties, to mark the
weight thereon, extending the same to the
county of Bradford.