The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-12-06
LETTER FROM CHARLESTON.
Progress OF acknowledgements
ofSonac OF the Laws Personal.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, !
November 90, 1878. I

Matters aud things are going on in
about the old style, and in local point
of view, Charleston is about the poorest
place for au "itemiser" that l have ever
seen. 1t is a wonder to me how my
friend Gallagher presents such spicy
array OF local matter in the DAILY COu-
ricr. Certainly he is treasure OF a
"local."
Hon. J. NJ Bennett, OF Lewis, has
been confined to his room for several
days by a severe attack OF sickness, but
he is now convalescent.
The report OF the Committee to whom
was referred the special message of the
Governor in relation to the public prints
ing, will be presented to-day. The Leg
islature will shirk no duty in the premi-
ses, nor will they allow Mr.. Jacob to
shuttle off with such a flimsy excuse for
the non-per'ormance OF his duty. There
is no disposition among sny OF the
members to shield Mr.. Walker, but
upon the contrary, an earnest desire to
see that justice be done to both parties.
l will forward you the report as soon
as it has been acted upon by the House.
1t will come, understand, in the shape
OF a joint resolution, which, from pres-
ent indications, will pass both Houses
without any struggle, inasmuch as it
will provide for the prosecution OF any
public officer or agent who has deiraud-
ed the State. The money for this pur-
pose has always been at the Governors
disposal, but inasmuCh as he seems to
doubt it now (he didn't much when he
wanted to obstruct the law J, the Legis-
lature will Ie-sffirm the law, and pro-
vide the material aid asked for.
Among huge pile OF enrolled bills,
which were being arranged by the
Clerk this morning, l noticed several OF
very general interest. ] mention
AN act to provide for holding Circuit
Courts, where from any cause the judge
shall fail to attend, or if in attendance,
cannot properly preside" This bill
provides that in case OF either OF the
consequences mentioned in the title, "the
attorneys at law pra cticing in said court
may appoint some Discreet and proper
person, learned in the law, to act as
judge of said court for the term The
bill also provides for giving full force
and effect to the decisions and DEGREES
OF such Judge
Another bill OF importance is the act
requiring labor OF convicts sentenced
to confinement in the county jails OF
this State" The bill provides that any
person who may hereafter be "con-
vcted Of petit larceny, or other infam-
Gus offence, the punishment OF which by
law is confinement in the county jail,
the court may, in its discretion, add 10
such confinement hard labor in the
county jail during the whole or any part |
OF the term OF confinement
the county jail is hereby declared 10 ex-
tend to any place within the limits OF
the county" The bill contemplstes that |
the sheriff shall "hire out" or put to |
some useful and profitable employment
the convicts so sentenced.
IAN act to provide tor the sale OF
escheated, forfeited and unapproPriated
lands for the benefit OF the school
fund"
IAN act to confer additional jurisdic
tion upon the Circuit Court" This
bill provides that the Circuit Court
shall have concurrent jurisdiction with
the County Courts in all matters OF pro.
bate OF wils, the appointment and qusl
ifcation Of personal representatives,
guardians, committees and curstors, and
the settlements OF their accounts"
IAN act concerning liens for purchase
money, and bills OF mechanics, Iaborers
and others" This is a very important
law, and its provisions are the result
Of great study, and investigation. 1t is
good law, as well tor the
poor as the rich.
Numbers OF very important bills are
also waiting the signature OF the Gov
arnor, aud as soon as he returns them,
will give you synopsis Of the con-
.ents.
Both Houses are working hard, but
It mus: be said in justice to the House
of Delegates, that no body OF men ever
met who evinced a more earnest desire
% do al in their power to serve the
best interests OF the people.
The prospect OF war with Cuba is gem
srally hailed here with favor. Public
opiIion is strongly in favor OF teaching !
be old Spanish Dons that wherever q ,
citizen Of the American Republic goes, .,
le must and shall be respected. In
,ase OF var, Speaker Miller is spoken !
u a. Colonel Of a regiment OF volunteers G
hat will shortly be raised 10 this sec ;
ion OF the State, and offered TO the
Government Your correspondent a
IskeI fer the position OF qIartermaster, y
bat ascsrtsined that the Chairman Of s
be House Judiciary Committee had Z,
Jre-enpted that claim.
Speaker Miller is winning golden .
opinions here, and it is expected that (
It the next nominating convention ior a
congress, he will loom up ss g success =
ul candidate Certainly his devotion
> the democracy, and the ability dis Il
played in filling the duties OF his pres- q
mt position, have gained for him eDco- b
niums from leading citzeas sn over g
lie State. c
The Senatorial question sleeps qui. 4
.tly. THE gentleman from Doddridge." 7
iir. McWillism, is the only one spok- 2
70 OF for the position. The honorable /
gentleman is COW cult .a;iDg side
-hiskers in the nost approved Sena- b
orisl fashion, and frequently holds j,
private consultations with his friends, I