Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-02-07
WEST va. LEGTsLATURg.

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We CLEAN from our exchanges such matters
Of general interest as have TRANSFERRED in the
West Virginia Legislature, SO far as We are
advised. It's details come to hand 50 irregu>
latly a to render report Of its proceedings
almost unintelligible:
THE PROPOSED CONVENTION.
A resolution which had been introduced in
the House by Mr.. Wilson, Of Jefferson, ex.
pressing the sense Of the House in favor of
n State Convention " amend the Cchstitution
was called up. Mr.. Ferguson -mOyed TO
amend Il By saying sThat lhs aud ndment
passed b. the legislature &C its last aessiuu is
the best remedy Tor the evils ,eompiaiped OF
Tbs matter fAbled and, afesolntion offered
BY Mr. brahnon Of Lewis % instruct the Ju-
dietary COninittee to report a bill calling u
Convention, came up as special order. Mr.
Ferguson said the Committee had decided to
report bill 70 call Convention, Just what
the resolution proposed. In discussion with
Wilson, Of jefferson, he. (Ferguson.) said
there were different opinions rs the best
method OF reimbursement; he didn't know
that convention was part Of the Democratic
platform; lie denied that the Democracy
were pledged to u Convention; he might con.
sent to submit call for one, but there was no
need OF undue haste. Mr.. Wilson argued for
4 Convention; said the Democratic COnvcn-
ton by rejecting the Flick Amendment had
declared tor Convention that one would
only cost S35, 900, and that without one the
advantages OF the late Democratic victory
would be lost.
Mr.. Jackson, of Wood, discussed the leader.
ship question, and denied the authority of the
gentleman from Jefferson to dictate the policy
oH . hn L.. a.
hitting the question Of Convention to the
people, and abiding their action. Helhou.ht
the submission OF the Flick Amendment aud
the call Tor Convention wound satisfy all.
Alter some further discussion the Ieso!u.
ton was tabled, by vote Of 45 Io6.
! The Senate Flick Amendment was made
the special order for Wednesday.
| Ia the House Tuesday, Sir. Lewis reported
n bill from the Judiciary Committee, to SUBJ
nit the question Of calling n constitutional
! Cunventi"n' Mr.. DonehOo made minority
report adverse TO Convention.
Mr.. Lewis, OF Harrison, offered the follow.
ing:
Rcsoired. That the Judiciary Committee be
instructed TO inquire into the expediency of
providing by law that tue Baltimore utd Ohio
Railroad Company shall not charge more for
the transportation Of passengers aud tonnage
for a shorter Than they charge TOR longer
distance aud so far as practicable to require
that company to adopt a uniform rate Of
charges.
MIR. Ferguson opposed the resolution, and
Messrs. Brsnnon and Lewis sustained it. The
discussion lasted till adj Ournmeut with the res.
OlutiOn pending.
\ message from the G -ernor was received
in response to n resoluti.u Of the House re-
guessing to be furnished with report Of the
expenses of carrying Oh the suit to determine
the Jurisdiction Of West Virgins to the coun.
ties OF Jefferson aud Berkeley was read
The Governor reported that his predecessor
had already employed the counsel in the case.
viz: Hon. Revcrdy JOhns"n, Hon. i. Stan
ton aud Hon. George II Lee and after Mr..
johnson went to England Hon e. j Fauik.
her was selected TO I'll Tho place Vi Mr.. John,
sou. Mr.. .IOhn>Un is now counsel. aud the
other gentlemen employed as counsel have
been giving particular attention TO the case.
lie has paid 10
RevCrdy johnson, $3.50 90
Stanton Il Allison, $500 90
George II. Lee, $500 90
Total, $500 90
And no appropriation will be required at
.preseIi'. 'xceP' t" psy ciam. bG.ance #
S25UO.OO ~ favor uf Mr. .Jul nsun
Laid on tie table aud uII, red TO Ie prin-
ted.
Mr.. Nadendousch Introduced bill provi.
ding for Termination If the controversy be.
tween Virginia aud West Y irginia. respecting
the counties Of Jefersuu and Der kelley 10y sub
hitting It TO vote ct the people. Read
once.
by Mr. Stubs Of Jefferson. Motion to re,
move the Capital lirtl, have heen intro,
duccd in both Houses OF the Legislature,
having for their object tie removal OF the
Capital.
Ga Tuesday. 3I>t, under the provisions Of
the act of Congress prescribing the mode of
electing Senators If the United States. "a vote
was taken in each House "f the Legislature,
In the Senate. Hon. Henry G. Davis. Of Min.
eral county, received twcnty.i"ur (24) votes,
aud Hon. James II. Brown ol Kanawha county
late Judge oil the Supreme Court. received
seven % votes. Ia the House of Delegates.
Hon. II &. Davis received thirty nine t39J
votes aud Hon. j. II. Brown fifteen (I5J.-
iaV's' majority Of tue vote OF both Houses
tnrrty-IIe (4D