Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-03-15
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lection was valid. We shall occupy bul
short space in answer to our neighbor
and we trust we shall not be considered
vain, when we venture the opinion, tina,
we can SO shape our reply, as to effectual-
~ knock the sand from under his feet.
We rest our case entirely upon the Con-
s.itution, the eth section of the 4th a.,i-
Gle Of which reads as follows:
mo law Of the General Assembly, OF
public nature, shall take effect until the
same shall be published and circulated in
the several counties Of this State, by au-
thor,ty. If the General Assembly snail
deem any laao Of immediate Importance,
they may protide that the same shall take
effect by publication iE newspapers in the
State,
The first part this section evidently
refers to the publication oflaws in pamph-
let form; and the last distinctly specifies
that no law, "ofa public na,ure,'' shall be
published in newspapers, unless of Sim
mediate impor,ance;" and in every such
case, the law must contain clause, pro.
viding for their publication il this man.
ner. The ac. under which Mr.. Harlan
was elected, contained no such clause as is
spoken ofin the above section, viz: that
"'hey phe General Assembly, may pro.
vide that the same shall take effect by
publication in the newspapers in the
State" fit contained no such clause, then
as matter Of course il could not be pub
ilshed IN the newspapers; for the words
OF the Constitution are emphatic upon this
point; but must come under the head Of
laws published in pamphlet form. This
point is clear, and has been so recognized
and settled by every court before which
Il has been carried, up TO the Supreme
Court OF the State. 1t seems ridiculous
that this question should be raised after
i has been settled by both the Legislative
and Judicial authorities Of the State. If
II was the intention to have it take effect
utter publication in newspapers, it was
unfortunate that it did not contain the
Usual constitutional provision. This was
blunder of the gentleman who framed
the bill. If we mistake not, it was the
Hon. Samuel Fullenwider, of Des Moines
county, one Of the main pillars Of the
Wing party in this State. No blame
can therefore attach to the Democratic
party for the necessity Of new election,
and the delay in organizing the school
systen1.
bELLEVuE AcADEMY.-Our readers will
md communication in another column,
signed r." giving brief statement of
Inc drawing Of plan for an Academy in
contemplation at Bellevue, jackson coun-
y, 10. Wecan say with our correspop-
dent, tina, we have seen this drawing, and
'hink It reflects great credit upon our in
selligen. ard cnterprising architect and
builder, DAVID JONES, of this city. We
should take pleasure in giving an extend
ed notice Of this work, had we space TO
devote sothe subject. However, we must
e permitted 10 express hope, that the
citizens q Bellevue will drop their origi-
nai plan, and adopt one more in cqpfor-
n'fy With The one above spoken Of.
1he Meeting on Saturday Was a most
glorious gathering Of the Democracy Of
dubuque city and county. A general
feeling Of harmony prevailed during the
entire proceedings, and very eccep,a-
Die county and township ticket is pre-
sented for the peoples support a, the
coming election. Nothing remains now,
but to- call ward meetings, nominate ward
officers. and to give our candidates long
pull.n strong pull, and pull altogether,
on The first Monday in April.
STILL THEY CONF We notice in the
LIST STATE Gazette, that our old friend,
John g Russell, is about to establish
paper ID Keokuk, called the Telegraph
e Dispatch" All that are acquainted
With John, must be satisfied that he would
edit nothing but frst-rate Democrat
paper. Ar. Russeli has boon long and
favorably known as an editor in this
Ssaie; and his return 10 the sanc.um will
y hailed with gratitude by all.
RAILROAD MEErING.--We observe il
A. lsst Reporter that the citizens Of
English River Township, Washington
'osnty Iowa, held 4 meeting on the 24,h
seh ~ express their appreciation Of the
'roposcd railroad from Dubuque to Keo-
rs Resolutions were passed, favora-
+ y she enterprise. We rejoice to