Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-27


or conceived such ridiculous legislation as'
was here enacted with all the gravity and
earnestness of men engaged in making and
perfecting laws, which are to be for the veal
or woe of the masses.
1t is generally understood that the Senate
committee on elections will report unani-
mously in favor of Mr.. Jordon's right to the
seat now occupied by Mr.. Bryan, the former
having received majority of the votes cast
Thi. will change the aspect of things in
that body, when it is hoped thst Wings
will be enabled to do business profitable to
the State, instead of squandering away their
time in boys play.
The House is progressing swimningly
and sdvantaseously to the State.
Yours. w.
Iowa CITY, Dec. %. 1854.
In nv last remark
ed that exciting times were ahead; the hrst
and gre atest OF which came of'at the Capitol
last Monday night, in the way of Social
and Complimentary Party given to the
members Of the Legislature and State OH
GERS generally. OF coarse your correspon-
dent was on hand taking notes.
Considering the brief time given 10 bring
this grand affair about, aud in view Of the
many difficulties with which the managers
had to contend, it may safely be said twas
a credit to the good people OF Iowa City
A spirit of liberality, harmony and good
feeling for which the citizens Of this place
are justly admired and esteemed, marked
their part every stage Of the whole proceed
ings The Legislature too with spirit OF
spending libcrality and kind feeling
voted unanimously the use OF the
whole Of the State House for the evening,
to the Managers Of the party and at !. past
: the smooth and silvery notes, OF the VIC
Inns and flutes OF the band led by Major
II aire OF Muscatine, opeued in the Senate
chamber ard in moment some half dozen
se.S Of the beauty, fashion and intellect of
The State were whirling in the social and
graceful dance.
Not being dancer myself shall not al
empt to criticize those who engaged in this
aarmelss amusement on this occasion, but
will merely remark briefly, that have
attended large and fashionable social and
iancing parties East, West North and
South, and win say that never witnessed,
An occasion where all were better pleased
Or where more true politensss and harmony |
prevailed.
The Hall OF Representatives was appro-
priated to those who did not desire to min
gle in the amusements that were going on
IN the Sanate chamber, and amused them
selves by short and difficult proinenades. in
little social groups, in singing songs and
listening to the splendid brass band CON-
posed Of young and fine looking gentlemen
IF the city.
At IL O'Clock supper was announced and
1 partner, from among the matrons, maids
md misses had been previously selected out
rom citizens and visitors for each gent who
vas 80 lucky as to be member of the Leg
stature, State officer or Member of Con-
,ress, to be " aited upon by the Hon. gem
% the table. About 200 persons were seat
ID at the first table in the basement of the |
sapitol--and at the next sitting or rather
standing, but here I will not dwell--sufiice
/ to say. all passed off well, and all were
highly pleased SO far as could ascer-
Jain.
The Legislature is going slowly on TO-
ward the consummation OF the important
business that lies before il. Yesterday be-
ng that appointed for the two Houses to
meet in convention to elect an U. S. Sena-
or and Supreme Judges the galleries were
crowded at an early hour and in the fore
noon two trials were made without sue
cess. In the fternoon another trial was
had which resulted in Harlan obtaining 40 |
and Cook IA votes, so being necessary to
4 choice, when the convention again adj |
lourned to meet on the 5thprox. for anoth
er, and it is to be hoped, the last trial for
The above named purposes.
Mr. Cook is gaining ground quietly and
and think will be, as he deserves
10 be, the lucky man. Should such be the
case, Iowa will have reason to be proud Of
having one sentinel, at least, upon her
walls, whose diversified talent, cool, just and
.mabls department, so admirably fit him
. ii II tho station 10 which he aspires, with