Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-05
economist and statesman, John Stewart Mills,

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covered. by this second section.
Mr. Lucas. then proceeded to show,.in de-
tail, the grievances and expressions under
which the people of Jefferson suffered by rea-
son of the unjust exactions of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company. He then res
piled to the supposed objection to the bill,
that it would prevent tho introduction of for
eign capital into our State. He showed that
in Ohio and Massachusetts,, where these pow>
ers are claimed and exercised, more railroads
had been made than in almost any other State.
In conclusion, he disclaimed all hostility to
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and spoke
in strong terms of the inestmable benefits of
railroads to the country.
The legal authorities quoted by Mr.. Lucas
were:
Coe Us. The Columbus, P. g. I. Railroad
Co., 10 O.. p. 37s. :.
Redfeld on Railroads, 1913.
90 Pa. State Rep, Lancer's Appeal, p. 16
West r d. Co. as Dix, ct al 6 Howard,
U. S r, p. 507.
Redfeld on Railways, Sd ed, vol. 1, D. 25S
People Us. Mayor Of New York, 80 Barb,
p. lib.
III g. Mich. Canal Us. G. s. r. l. Railroad
Co, IA Illinois, p. 321.
Cooley on Criminal Law, p. 2s2, note 1.
Debates of III. Constitutional Con-, 1870,
p. 1910 ct. seq.
Before this bill was acted upon by the Leg
islature the Convention took up the subject,
and report of committee was made pro-
posing to insert in the Constitution provi-
sion declaring all railroads in the State pub
lie highways, and authorizing the Legislature
to regulate their charges for freight and trav-
ell in all cases. 1t being believed that these
provisions would be inserted in the Constitu-
ton, the friends Of the above railroad bill
concluded not. to press its passage, as the con-
stitutioual provisions would effect all the pur-
poses which they desired, and in lieu of it
they introduced in the Senate the Joint Res.
olutions given below, which, having passed
the Senate, also passed the House on the 18th
ult.,. by vote of SO to Is, despite vigorous
opposition. The following are the Joint Res
olu,ions as passed:
BE at resotoed by the Legislature of Vest
Virginia
That Logan osburn, John Basel and S.
ii. Woodward, be appointed a commission
with power, aud they are hereby directed and
instructed to make inquiry into the charges
for travel and trans tutiou on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad and the branches thereof
in this State, aud whether the same are legal,
just and equitable, or otherwise; what dis
ordinations existed between through and
way travel; whether said company is in any
way violating the laws of the State, and all
other matters in connection with said railroad
which concern the hts and equities of the
public
Resolved, second, That said above named
commissioners shall receive the same mileage
and per diem for their services while dis,
charging the same as members of the Legis>
lature are entitled to receive, and report in
writing to the Legislature at its next session.
Resolved, third, That the president of said
company shall furnish said commissioners the
information when called on, necessary to ena
BILE them to discharge their said duty.
TauE EcoNoMr.-The country is at pres
ent fiuuded with cheap and interior goods of
every description, which are heralded to the
public in flaming advertisements and which
learn that true economy" Consists in buying
a first class article from an established and
first class house. For example. pianos of
various makers offered at about one half
the price OF those of really first class manu-
taetnre. Among the latter none are more
deserving OF the encomium Greatly first class"
than those manufactured by Messrs. VIM
hNABE d Co., of Baltimore, firm which
dates over third of century, aud whose
Pianos for cxeellency of workmanship, dura>
bility and sweetness of tone, stand absolutely
unrivalled aud containing many valuable Pat
ented improvements, to be found in no other
instrument, made by the very best workmen
and of strictly first class and seasoned material.
The so-called CHEAP" piano may present
a fair nal-appearance, but is made of in
terior aud often entirely uuseasoned material.
and soon becomes wreck which deties the
art of the tuner. We make special mention
of the piano. as the most forcible illustrations
of our remarks, which can be applied to al
most every article we use in our families.
SERIOUS AccIDENr-We regret to learn
hat our young friend. Mr.. John Ramer, son
of George W. Rumer, Esq. was very danger.
Dusty injured on Tuesday, week ago, by
tree falling upon him. It seems that he, in
company with his brothers, was engaged in
telling some timber, and just as tree was
about falling, he was standing some distance
from it busily employed. His brother shouted
to him to get out of the way. and unfortunate.
y he ran in the wrong direction, one of the
i'nos striking him upon the head, and knock
'os MN senseless. He was Immediately car
ried home, and remained unconscious for sew
era days. AT last accounts he was somewhat
better, but his injuries are supposed to be
very serious .HartinsJury Statesman
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