The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-28
Legislative Proceedings.

oath insts. is at hand, containing leglsla
tive reports of Saturday and Monday
last. These reports contain very
little of interest or importance that has
not already been published here. On
the adoption of the Flick Amendment
in the Senate last Saturday, speeches
were made in its favor by Messrs. Bore
man. Price, johnson, Scott OIL
Richie, Dayton, Gather and Carper
When the names of Messrs. Alexander
and Ice were called they voted in
the negative, but changed their votes
before the result was announced. Sen
ator Patrick was absent, but on Mon
day asked and was granted leave to re.
cord his vote in the affirmative.
In the House on Saturday various
resolutions of inquiry were adopted
among others, one offered by Mr.. Jack
son proposing to sell the interest of the
State in the National Banks and invest
the proceeds in Virginia State bonds
Bills were introduced by Mr..
Cracraft for the better protection
of the Cumberland road, and concerning
theatrical performances, and 10y Mr..
Barr, requiring the assessors of Ohio
county to make out a militia roll, and
by Mr.. Donehoo, fixing the time fol-
the commencement Of terms Of court
in the first circuit.
The special order Of the day, Mr..
Brannon's resolution, was called up.
illResolved That the committee on
Judiciary be instructed to report bill
calling a convention to amend the con
stitution.
Mr.. Ferguson moved that the House
be discharged from the further consid
Grafton Of the resolution at this time,
for the reason that he believed the
House was not prepared for it now, and
the subject would be brought before
them in another shape at another time.
Mr.. Wilson said that the oppressed
condition of the people and the demands
of their constituents required prompt
action on the, convention question. The
convention was a Democratic measure
for the benefit of the whole people.
In rejecting the Flick Amendment
the Democratic Convention had i'm
piled that the Constitutional
Convention was the proper remedy
for existing evils. The speaker read a
letter from some Of his constituents
urging a convention, and warned the
Democrats not to disregard the popular
voice The Radicals oppose conven-
ton, because they wanted to, retain
power, but existing evils could only be
corrected by reforming our constitution.
Mr.. Wilson discussed the points in
the Governors message in opposition
to a convention, and contended that the
expense would be but $4,000 instead
Of $4,000 as claimed by the Governor
He concluded by arguing that without
convention the advantages OF the late
Democratic victory would be lost.
Mr.. Ferguson preferred not to hurry
the matter. The Judiciary committee
had decided to report a bill to call a
convention. the very thing tina; the res
olution required them to do. There
were different opinions as 10 the best
methods of giving the ballot to the dis
tranchised, but he did not know that a
convention was part Of the Democratic
platform.
Mr. Wilson said the Convention had
rejected the Flick Amendment, and by
that act indicated a preference for a
convention.
Mr.. Ferguson denied that the De.
mocracy were pledged to Constitu-
tional Convention. He might consent
to submit call for one, but there was
no need of undue haste.
Senator johnson announced the pas
sage by the Senate of the resolution
ratifying the Flick Amendment.
Mr.. Jackson discussed the leadership
question, and denied the authority OF
the gentleman from Jefferson to dictate
the policy Of the party. Yet he was in
favor of submitting the question Of a
Convention to the people, and abiding
their action. He thought the submis-
sion of the Flick Amendment and the
call for convention would satisfy all.
Mr.. Brannon, thought it best not to dis
cuss the subject now, as the Judiciary
committee haveit in charge, and would
report at some future time.
Mr.. Donehoo moved to indefinitely
postpone it, but subsequently withdrew
his motion.
Mr.. Lewis moved to amend the reso.
luton, by adding the words IF deemed
expednnt" Rejected.
On motion of Mr.. Sturgiss the reso'
luton was laid upon the tablets TO e.
On motion of Mr. Jackson SEN
ate Joint Resolution No 2, agreeing to
the proposed amendment to the Consti,
tuition. was made the order OF the day
for Wednesday next at ii o'clock
On motion Of Mr.. Farris, adjourn
ell to Monday.
In the Senate on Monday number
of resolutions to inquire into the expe
diency" of various unimportant matters
were introduced.
Mr.. Kline introduced the following
Senate Joint Resolution No. 1, Re-
questing Congress to prohibit the con
struction of any bridge which may OBJ
struct the Ohio river, or imperil the
transit of boats and barges and their
cargoes on said river
Resolved, BY the Legislature Of West
Virginia:
WHEREAS, The Ohio river is the
great highway to market for large
portion Of the good citizens Of this
State; and
WHEREAS, The completion OF the
Newport and Cincinnati bridge on tine
plan now proposed to be constructed
will seriously endanger the navigation
/ OF the Ohio river and impede the transit