The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-02-04
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(Mr; Monroe In the chair said: 1t was
not his intention this morning to say any.
thingupo this subject and should not
have vacated the chair, but for suggestions
indirectly made by the distinguished
member from Barbour (BradforGD that
there were improper influences brought
to bear upon this proposition. Speaking
for himself, he scorned such imputations.
He stated that tho paid lobbyist on the
floor OF this House, as well as on the floor
OF Congress were merely doing their duty
in working for the men they represent.
That he entered the Confederate cause
when but II years Of age, and oonscien-
tiously did his best for that cause, beliey-
ing he was right; but having furled the
Confederate flag and sworn allegiance to
the United States Of America, he intended
10 put forth his energies In the
interest Of these United States He had
voted for the resolution ten days ago, but
having examined into the Texas Pacific
bill he was willing 10 rctract his vote,
knowing It was not for the true interest OF
the country that SUCH bIl should be pass
cd by Congress. The prominent obiec-
tons, he said, to the bill were, first, to the
character OF the bonds. The bonds were
made payable In coin, and with his views
and convictions upon that distraotlne
problem which isagitating tho mind OF the
Countryside question OF finance-ho
would never do anything directly or indi-
rectly which would depreciate the legal
tender greenbacE currency OF this coGn-
try. That to pass the Texas Pacific bill
would be to strike blow ut the legal
tender greonback currency, because that
would make discrimination against
greonbacks il favor Of coin.
Another objection no had to tho bill
was that tho bonds were payable at the
rate OF per cent interest, l per cent moro
than the Government is paying for the
loan Of its money. n
Another objection he had to the bill was
that the House WAS asked 10 instruct our
Senators 10 vote q subsidy to railroad al
legged to BIO transContinental line vet
there is no provision in the bill recurring
that road to come east Of tho Mississippi
river, We do not propose to 90 back On
ourselves, as tho gentleman from bod.
bridge STUART says, but merely TO leave
the voting on this bill to the discretion and
Judgment Of our Representatives for them
to do rs they deem best.
Mr., Snidcr called for the previous cues.
ton, which call was sustained. The main
question was then put, and the resolution
adopted by vote OF i2 toll. o. tfF
Mr., Hagans introduced a resolution 10
hold night sessions. Laid over for ono
day. s' 2 81
Hoasc blllNo. 10, tho road bill, was TAX.
en- up, and pending It's consideration the
tlouse adjourned. sVi E'irt
WHEELING people arc very jealous Of
ParkCrsburg for some, reason, and their
ealousy has almost grown into hate since
he appearance OF tho Railroad Commit.
ce's report, Tho business showing made
herein by Parkcrsburg was surprise to
The statement was furnished
" the Il. & 0. R. r. Co., and Of course is
aiken from their books. According 10 It the
mount Of business done over tho road
hat Is, the amount OF tickets sold and |
.oods shipped-by Patkershnrg. Is more |
han twice rs much rs Is done BY Wheel,
ng with all her mills and factories, AS
Don as the report comes from tile printer
will send Statistic" that will open YOUR
yes. The Importance Of Petersburg as
N ElH.ta Il . 1