The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-01-23
REMARKS
49, REMARKS A
Of Mr. BAILEY on the bill introduced by Nj LETTER in

have the concluson that upon questions that
mIcn importance as the one now before the House, duty w
at least owe to myself not my constituents to give bieA
sons for the vote shall give this occasion - ny
MS Dill provides for the location of the government
rect vote OF the people, which is in and meaning n
cordance with the character of government acting
tive capacity on questions involving the interests my
tins case even the whole Territory and in which have not
vlsed by the people from whom derive my power to lep
always willing and deslrous when an opportunity
hand them for their decision and myself from The
biy which not nconsiderab this is their r,o
should not withhold from them will here state that o
en'lon to examine into the legality Of the present location
the location illegal in every particular it is to be
strongly too that Congress WILL when asked by memorial Or
egalize the whole proceedings from the commencement
have for refusing do because the United S
sustain injury from such and the solitary object
in acting this NATTER would be benefit the Teroy
wishes of the people. 'ay
There has been objections made the present location
reference to the of this Territory you will that the p
cation considerably south of the geographical CENTRE
the weights of population south of the location It
reasonably that of government follow the
practicable. The question how far pen, oca;
the of population 1t somewhat difficult 10 arrive ~
answer to this question: but does appear the advan
the quantity of Territory which the north has the south
balance the superior number Of inhabitants the SOUTH which
celve should have JUSTICE influence the location Sir
you to understand that do contend particularly The
cation on account of its geographical position the Tr!ory-
40 not consider by of the greatest objections aoa
present location but believe there might have location
would have better suited tile convenience and interest of the
But as the location has been made Iowa City commiss
nave on at considerable and lay lots
600 worth has been od and fourth which has been
by the acting commissioner and have been
do believe that would indicative of instability in mr.
deliberations which should endeavor avoid attempt
were not tor the manifest improper taken by
with regard the of the State House. not presume
that the acted intentionally wrong the
the duties incumbent them commissioners but on the con
have believe that they honorable man
must that does appear that they operated by an %
deelerious the main interest of the Territory The intention
Legislature when that location made temporary Location
consequently was expected that the buildings woube on
accordance with that intention. The twenty thousand dollars
praed by the general for the of public b
presumed to be the only fund that would be laid upon that
ton But what they doing? They about commence the m
ton of building. the of which by some at woh
dred and fifty thousand dollars Now will ask the good sense Of iii
able to build it! The Illinois Legislature have done their eo
business in house until the last session, which not exceed
five thousand dollars Then what be the the friends Ne
the location at Iowa City, 1t most evidently appears that their %
such buildings will fasen the location even at the
of the public good If these their Intentions behoves
representatives OF the people to apply the rod of correction and I
them deep of their duty the people whom thew
How long do suppose will take expend hundred a
fifty thousand dollars economically building that place.
hundred and fifty thousand which the lowest possible
Why will take them five years. then what will he
dion of our aars Why they will have assumed entirely fa
aspect We will be admitted into the Union State with our
limits which limits viii place the present location far from the eeo
ical centre, or the centre If population saf.
1t will not then be nowthe north cotendng against The
but Will be the SOUTH southwest and northwest conenu
against the north and those the immediate vicinity of the
cation Then it must be relocated in justice peoples T
will call for through their representatives. they have the power
they will obtain it, then what will this immense
to! why we cannot convert it any that will make its bench
that we have the funds to erect this building But letus
really reasonable person ha, knows any thing M
available will admit that not got more than hill
enough complete such building including the appropriation
Congress and the proceeds Of the sale section of land
the building is to be erected -. "-'''>9 II
Then sir when ask for and obtain relocation the building
but half finished, and our funds exhausted. IS gSal
The question will then be with people, Whether is beerw
ICY tax ourselves with the of about hundred and wen
thousand dollars to finish the edce let stand to the
unfinished is evident that the policy, will be let
hnshed useless because usefulness not be equal to The
of the building; its structure will suitable for an institution
learning and it could half the amount which,
would lie sufficient to finish this building and complete building
would be equally useful for of learning hope
that there would be bill brought by the the Locations
strict the building reasonable amount but H
pointed have hoped in vain did think they would do tin 1
own deence because it must be evident that if the building
lshed and ready for the reception Of the Legislative Assembly before
are admitted into the Union with known limits eg
viii never be done at iowa City, shall vote for the BILL
Previous to the adjournment of Legislature the Sp
Mr. JOHNSTON delivered the following Farewell Address, to the
bers:- 4s ~ aE l45s .Ea#las zlFsts #Hs g9# B
GENTLEMENBefore say farew ell you accordance with @
quemen OF custom and the Prompngs of feelings shall
his occasion to return thanks for your complimentary
luton passed few days ago.
The language OF compliment pleasant at all times but truly v
we are assured that accompanied with feelings friendship
spect
If have been enabled discharge duties of nv station
factory tits surely attributable my knowledge
city, but your ndulgent fobearance have doubtless Frequently
red but Partially has concealed -yor kindness has caused
remain undiscovered.
The session has passed calmly and serenely away, and
feeling arose, it Instantly sifed. I