Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-11

noes Senator Lowry voted with the Demo
Gratis. and was the only Republican who
voted against the bill. Ia the House there
vas no dodging vote teing stricf
party one-and the bill passed that body
finally, yesterday, by ftty-eight ayes to
tbirty-seven noes. There has been con
siderable difference Of opinion among Re-
publicans heretofore in reference to The
nropriety Of this legislation, but the re-
peated unauimity Of the Republican men,
bers from Philadelphia in favor Of il, made
it manifestly unjust TO the representatives
of the majority Of the city to longer with
hold the desired enactment The Repub-
hcans of Philadelphia have asked for the
passage of the bin, aud upon them rests the
respons bilify. During the week there have
been a ANrge lumber Of Philadelphians in
Harrisburg ind it is authoritatively stated
that considerable sums Of money have been
offered to defeat the police bill. One Of
the Republican members from Philadelphia
is said to be in possession Of large number
Of afidavits from policemen Of that city to
the effect that they have been assessed
thirty dollars each to raise fund with which
to defeat the measure Thirty thousand
dollars are said to have been raised for this
purpose, aud twenty Eve hundred dollars
each offered for votes to kill the bill in the
House
THE LICENSE QUESTION
is subject of petition in excess Of any
other matter before the Legislature the
present session. The petitioners ask fu
the passage Of a law to submit the question
of license or no license to the qualified
voters of each townships and that the eourt
shall be governed in the matter by the de
cision thus made. A bill with these pro
visions has been introduced into the House
and acted upon fayorably in committee A
special session has been fixed on THURSDAY
evening next for it's discussion. The fate Of
the bill is quite problematical.
TIE scHGPPE CASE.
A bill intended to meet the case Of Dr.
Scheppe, has passed the House almdt
unanimously and will likely receive tie
early attention Of the Senate 1t alloTs
writs of error in cases Of murder or volul-
tary mansaughter, which authorizes tie
Supreme court to review the law and tle
evidence, and covers cases now pending.
THE LAW OF EVIDENCE.
I The passage Of a law last winter allowing
parties in interest to testify in civil cass,
except in certain instances, has opened tie
way to an effort for the further extensionof
the principle. There have been seveal
! bills introduced having this object in yie7,
/ but the only one that has received much +
tention is proposition to allow husbad
and wife to testify in divorce cases. Ie
bill has passed the Senate by vote of lft0
6, aud provides that the testimony Of eiher
husband or wife may be given in bis or her
own behalf IN any proceeding for diDree
where personal service Of the sabpeoR is
made on the opposite party, or said prty
appears and defends.
ANOTHER INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE,
The House on Friday passed a resolution
providing for the appointment of ON
nittee Of five to ascertain whether any cor
rupt means have been used to secure III,
passage of the Metropolitan Police Bill
This makes the third committee authorizet
to inquire into alleged bribery and corrup
| ton in connection with legislation, and som
of them at least ought to be able to auiv
at something tangible.