The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-02-04

excluded from the minutes which were
kept lying open upon our table from the
beginning to the end Of the investigation.
Under these circumstances am compeil-
ed to pronounce the statement Of the gen.
tleman "that this copy is but partial re-
port Of the testimony taken by the COM
mittee and that all those parts that would
appear to the advantage of the Acting COM
missioner are either left out Of the copy of
the testimony or studiously evaded in
their report" as statement made with
out the shadow Of foundation. Ii the
gentleman means by the sentence '.stadi-
ously evaded in their report" that all the
testimony was not interspersed among
the remarks which form the first part of
the report, then he is correct. Very little
of the testimony is reported twice in tins
manner. One answer only of Mr. Drury
is referred to in our remarks upon his
connexion with the Commissioner. But
sir, on pages % and %, fourteen answers
of his are reported, embracing everything
he said relative to the object for which he
was called. The testimony of Mr. Con
nelly, Mr. Butler and others, is reported in
the same manner. Whether to the adj
vantage or disadvantage of the commits
sioner those who read it can Judge. Some
of it certainly shows a faithful fuliilment
of their contracts. We refused TO exam
{ inc some individuals introduced TO the
committee by the commissioner to prove
tha, he had not used his official influence
, for political purposes, and in this refusal
the committee were unanimous, believing
t that they were sent for no snch purpose.
: We likewise refused to examine his testi-
: mony to prove that he had not loaned the
e public money, because we were all per.
) fectlv satisfied that he had not, we refus-
: ed simply because we considered it unne-
It essary. These circumstances, however,
i are magniied by the gentleman into acts
: of great injustice to Mr. Swan. Another
e charge is made against the ma GRITTY of The
e committee of about the same importance
: and with about the same reason. He
e says "when Mr. Swan desired to be pre-
0 sent at the examination of witnesses, the
it committee fused him that privilege"
l. During the early part of the investigation
S Mr. S. was in and ont of the committee
o room at pleasure. Near the close, he adj
e dressed US note stating tina, ''the com
mi,ce were receiving testimony from
e some who we're his personal enemies"
J. and requested "to know whether he had a
n right to be present or to be heard in any
D. way relative to the matter" The CON-
" mittee replied "lha. they did not conceive
E. the acting commissioner to be on trial be-
e. fore them, and consequently had not 4
re right TO be present except by courtesy OF
Il. the committee" This courtesy was not
Or offered Mr. S., and as the Objectionable
of testimony was then over, there was no
ne occasion for it. Relative to the charge of
lis "colIecting the gossip found ahoat in The
rs city" if it can be found in our report.
i'll then l will plead guilty, if not, then lei it
lie stand as an evidence Of the gentleman's
Jet disposition 20 grasp at shadows, when
en- there is nothing more substautiii within
so his reach.
or The part have felt it my duty 10 act,
lis Mr. Speaker, in relation to another exci.-
ing question before this House, may lead
nd some to suppose that | am prejndiced
to against Iowa City, and that the same
in feeling has extended itself to the presen,
he subiect.-'rhe gentleman associated with
, he in the report however is known 10 be
he one of lis most jealous advocates. And
NJ | here wish 10 say for myself, that am
is actua,ed by no feelings of hostility TO-
en- ward Iowa City or its prospects. was
opposed to the location of the Capsto
ne there willie that question was pending
mt have opposed the attempt at an uncon
diional determination 10 adjourn 10 NEE
srs a. that place al the next session, regard
Of ing il as an unwise movement TO say tn
llv least of it, there being no suitable build
On ines there, and very little prospect tina
led there will be any by the time for the mex
ice session. The repeal of the law whic
rs located the seat of government at Bprling
the ton for three years and until the Publ
er. buildings were completed, being virtual
call a compact between parties, looked ur
,ne on as wrong. Notwithstanding all Tins
er. if it be determined that Iowa City sha
it be our permanent seat of Government
700 and tina, the Legislature shall herealte
n hold lis sessions there, withdraw all or
ay. position and submit cheerfully TO The wi
en- of the majority. am further willing
lch w Wildt Gall w TIC pIOTTeSS (
her the public buildings, and enhance the va
ne OF the Territorial property al that place
t to Before conclude, however, would e,
mt. press the hope, the public business ma
uld be so managed as 10 avoid the necessi
.ges of taxing the people to complete Ties
me, buildings, this should certainly oppo.
,wl- and if a different system il not pursue
pom from that now in practice, | do no. ,hr
mi. such an event at all improbable. iru
git that the people Of this Territory with !;
10 a the examples before their eyes, OF the s.
it. consequences of exlravagant legisla,io
port will look 10 the acts of those whefI. tbs
and clolhe with little temporary power, q,
nts. check in the bud every Indication Of
ex- disposition. which il indalged may lie
ats TO the embarrassments now experienc
and in some OF the adjoining states. | no
,een they will enquire whether this extra,