Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-01-27
SACRAMENTO, January %, 1872

SACRAMENTO, January %, 1872.
The past week has been a week of short
sessions in both branches of the Legisla-
ture, and, as a consequence, but little OF
general interest has been accomplished
Neither House met till Tuesday after
ternoon, and adjourned early on Satur-
| day till this afternoon, so that in reality
they had but three working days-rather
poor showing for Legislature Of which
so much was promised at the opening OF
the session, and whose economical preach
ngs have already become a byword.
Luttrell of Siskiyou, remarked the other
day that while the Legislature Of two
years ago was called "the Legislature OF
thousand clerks" this might equally
well be called "the Legislature Of Il thous-
and adjournments," and he was not far
from the mark.
THE GREAT EVENT
OF the past week has been the little diff
Guilty between Senators Fowler, Of Tu-
lare, and Pendegast, of Napa, and which
nearly brought about a meeting between
the parties according to the rules Of the
code. Fowler, who has never proved
himself to be possessed of any great su-
pelabundance Of intelligence and whose
political career has been a continual er-
ror, on Thursday last made move
which is universally condemned. 1t was
brought about as follows: Pendegast
introduced an amendment to the bill for
the repeal Of the Fence law, providing
that Fresno county or portion Of it, and
which Fowler represents, should be in
cludcd in the bill. Fowler Immediately
got upon his high horse, accused Pende-
gast Of poaching upon his preserves, and
said he did not know whether " to pray
for him for fool or damn him for Il
knave." The effect in the Senate may
easily be surmised-a painful silence pre-
vailed, though apparently Pendegast
took no notice of the insult. But during
the evening, friends of the latter, includ-
ing Creed Raymond and Judge Terry,
Of Brodericl fame, waited upon Mr.. Fow-
Ter and demand was made for an apollo
gy and acceded too, and the next morn
ing a written apology was read in the
Senate by the Secretary. Thus the mat
ter seemed likely to drop. The press, as
usual thing, took up the question, dep
recatng anything in the way of a person.
al meeting, and now when this has been
avoided some Of the papers have come
out and accused Fowler of cowardce.
His friends say that he will yet show that
he is no coward, and Fowler has him
self remarked that the end of the matter
is not yet Up to the present time of
writing, everything is quiet along the
line. The coming week will bring up dis
cussions on the really
MOST IMPORTANT MEASURES
OF the session, have been specially set
for consideration this week. On We'd
ne,day and Thursday, in the Assembly,
the bills regarding the No Fence law "
and the repeal Of the Give Per Cent.
law" are the special order of business.
The former bill will pass probably though
such counties as so request will be ex-
empted from its provisions, and there are
several of them. The repeal Of the Five
Per Cent. law, allowing counties to grant
aid in the construction of railroads, etc. :,
will no doubt meet with no little oppo-
sition. A number of counties, inhuen-
tial and powerful, will demand to be cx-
empted from its provisions, and will in
sist that their representatives secure them
such immunity. 1t will be difficult to
refuse to accede to these demands, con-
siderng their source. 1t is not at all
unlikely that the consideration of this
latter bill may be again continued to al
low of elections on the subject, shortly to
take place in one or two counties. The
bill regarding railroad corporations and
the reduction Of fares and freight charges,
Is still in the hands of the Committee on
Corporations and large amount of testi-
mony is being taken before them, and it
seems to be the general impression that
the Committee will report against the
passage Of the bill, ,.unless considerably
amended. The fact that the Central Pa
citic Railroad Company during the re-
cent storm sustained damage to the
amount of over million and half dol
lars is strong argument in lavor of the
non-passage Of the bill.
RELIEF.
The House on Wednesday passed the
Senate bill continuing the State pension
to General Sutter. There was quite an
animated debate in regard to it and con-
siderable opposition evinced to the pas
sage OF the measure. 1t was finally
adopted, however, the amount fixed be-
ing $3.50 per month. A similar bill for
the relief of janet w. Marshall is vet to
be disposed of. The next day after the
passage Of the above, bill was intro
duced for the relief of Emperor Norton
l., parsonage well known throughout
California. A member fitly remarked
that he thought "no sane man would in
troduce bill for the relief of an insane
man." yet the bill nevertheless was pass
ed over to theRender mercies of the Com
mittee on Claims.