Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-02-11
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IOWA LEGISLATURE.

ncccssitatcd TO condense our Legislative
reports this week, into the smallest pos
sible compass. A good deal of miscel-
I laneous business has been transacted, but
rs yet no bill of moment has been past.
In the House, Jan. 2lst, the committee
on tie Judiciary reported back AN Act
to give greater security to purchasers Of
mortgages" in which the House CON
CURED. The remainder of the day was
taken up in discussion of the Senate 5
Kansas resolution, for which substitute
was offered by Mr.. Clark of Dubuque.
The original resolutions, (Which we pub
lished last week } were finally adopted by
a strict party vote.
SENATE.--Jan. 22-Mr Anderson,
from Judiciary Committee, reported a
substitute for bill referred to that com
mttee, in regard to transcribing county
records, which substitute was adopted,
read twice, and placed on its passage for
tomorrow.
Mr.. Grinnell offered the following
ReSolrea, That the Committee on Jul
dietary be requested to take under con-
sideralion the report of j NJ. Beck, on
the disposition of the School Fund, ;"
and report what steps are necessary, if
any, TO maintain the honor of the State,
and bring to justice offenders under the
/ laws.
Mr.. Thompson offered the following as
a substitute
Where's, 1t is stated in the report of
j. M. Beck, agent for investigating the
deposit Of the School Fund during Ike
administration of James d. Eads, that n
certain official bond of said Eads' was
given up without authority of law to dis
interested parties; and whereas, it is be-
lieved that the securities to such bond
must be approved by the Governor; and
whereas, it is alleged that another bond
was accepted in lieu thereof, by the Sec
rotary of State, and it not appearing that
said bond so accepted was ever approved
therefore be ii
Resolved, That a committee of three
be appointed TO investigate said acts of
said Secretary relating thereto, and as
certain snd report whether there is on
file any bond of said 'Eads, upon which
suit could be maintained, and if so, to
recommend what course had best be pur-
sued to secure the State against loss in
this matter
Mr.. Trimbe offered the following sub
sttute
"And also TO report whether the Grim
inal laws of the Stale in relation to the
/ keeping secure, or disbursement of said
school funds have been violated, and if
! so, to recommend what course the State
should pursue to bring the offenders to
Justice which was accepted by mover
Of substitute.
The substitute was then carried, and
referred to the following committee -
Messrs. Thompson, Trimble and Grin
mel
On motion of Mr.. Trimble, the COM
mttee on Corporations were instructed
to report a bill for the incorporation of
towns and cities.
Mr.. Cattell offered the following reso-
lutions:
Resolped, That the committee on
Townships and County organizations be
instructed to report at an early day, a bill
or bills containing the following provis-
ions LIST, The abrogation of the Office
of County Judge, and the establishment
of a Board of County Commissioners
ed, The separation Of the offices of Coun-
ty Recorder and County Treasurer and
the election of separate persons to fill
such Offices. Sd, The creation of the
office of County Auditor. 4th, The es-
Enlistment of Court of Probate. to hold
monthly sessions. 5th, The establish
ment of the Office of County Assessor,
who shall assess real property once in
four years. 9th, The creation of the
Office of Township Assessor for the pur-
pose of assessing personal property each
year, with authority to assess any real
property for the preceding year. It'll,
And making provision for the levy, col
lection and disbursement of taxes for
road and township purposes by proper
township officers.
On the proposition to abolish the office
of County Judge, considerable discuss
ion took place. Messrs. Kirkwood, Neil,
Rankin and Trimble expressing them
selves well satisfied with the present
working Of the system, and altogether
preferable to the former County Com
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