Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-01-16
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1BOm THE CAPITAL.
DEs MONIES. Jan. 9. 1873.

on tne 8rOuHu TecOuuOltcTlDg several
days. The scene for the last three
days has. been an amusing and exciting
one. The host OF applicants for the
offices within the gift Of the Legislature
are actively employed in trying to make
certain the OBJECT Of their aspirations.
l heard distinguished Senator say
that he would be obliged to have new
set Of button-hoies made to his coat
that his host of friends had held on to
his button-holes with such tcnacity that
they were all torn out. The present
Legislature is the finest appearing body
that this State has ever had. In point
Of talent and ability it is most decidedly
the best.
In the Republican ranks in the SEN
ate, Judge Rankin, of Lee, s. J. Kirk
wood, Of Johnson, and Mcpherson, of
Madison, stand at the head, and are
able, efficient, noble and worthy leaders.
The cause of Republicanism will be
ably defended in their hands. There
are many other able and and distin-
guished Senators in the Republican
ranks that are ready to do battle
Among them are the Hons. Grinnen,
Of Poweshiek, Foster, of Washington,
Saunders, of Henry, Anderson, Of
Monroe, and others. The Democratic
side is well represented. The most
distinguished, and those that will be
most likely to take the leadership, are
Trimble, Of Davis, Coolbaugh, of Des
Moines, Wilson, Of Dubuque, and
Brigham, of Lee. In the House, tho
Republican party has host Of able
and efficient men, said to be superior in
point of ability to the House Of Repre-
sentatives in Congress. The acknowl-
edged leader is Wilson, Of Jefferson,
who has no superior of his age. Heis
a champion in whose hands the Repub-
licans may feel secure. He will be
Chairman Of the Committee Of "Ways
and Means" the first Committee in the
House. Judge Sewers will be at the
head of the Judiciary, m able and eff
fcient man, we'll suited to the position,
and noble defender Of Republication.
Among other stars in the House on the
Republican side, I would not forget to
mention as possessing talents Of high
order, I. Walter Jackson, of Tama,
an orator worthy of Young America,
and E. E. Cooley, of Winneshiek, who
brings with him an envisble reputation
Is an orator and man Of talent and ge-
MUS, Drummond, Of Benton, Wood
ward, Davis, of Union, Trumbull, Fos-
ter, Cassidy, of Mahaska, and many
others that are efficient workers, able
champions, and an honor to any Leg
islative body.
The Democrats are fairly represen-
ted. Lincoln Clark and D. A. Maho-
ney, Of Dubuque, will be the lesders in
all probability /; both men Of ability.
The Senatorial question is becoming
the absorbing theme, and the contest Is
waxing warm. Gov. Grimes is the most
prominent, and his success is certain.
He will receive upon the first ballot not
ess than 40 votes, 80 being necessary
to choice. The next in point Of
strength is the Hon. James Thorington.
He will receive very complimentary
vote. His conduct since his arrival at
the seat Of strife is commendable; his
department is manly and dignifed, and
he will leave the Capital-if not Sena-
tor-with the respect Of the entire Re-
publican party in the General Assembly.
Mr. Bissell, of Dubuque, is on the
ground-a very pleasant and affable
gentleman-a lawyer of considerable
celebrity, and would doubtless make
respectable Senator, but is exceedingly
unfortunate in not being able to COM
mand any votes-an essential necessity
to secure seat in the Senate Of the
U. S. .8r : H7ai
Next is VIM. Penn. Clark, whose am
bition leads him to make desperate
strikes. He is backed up BY. . distin-
guished ex-defunct candidate for the
q. s. Senate at former contest, and
celebrated "Irish Orator" who has
done noble work in the Republican
cause, but who now is upon cold trail
and will produce no result but to run
hsnsself dorm when the game is not
worth the chase. d 5fts-aa -:a
It is said that Judge Smyth will be
q candidate. He is not upon the ground.
From my knowledge Of the Judge, !
cannot believe that he will consent to
be candidate when the chances are all
against his election. .a
The House will organize temporarily
on Monday and ermanenaly on Yues7
day. Col. Shelladr, of Jasper, WGA
the Speaker. His age, experience aiS
ability eminently qualify him f~ The l
post. ai.ssrs -
t. Inauguration viii take place on
Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday. The
outgoing and incoming Governors are
on hand, ready to deliver their vale
dictory and inaugural messages. Gov.
Lowe has an Office in the Capitol, whore
he receives his friends. His room 10
constantly crowded with admiring visi-
tors. The Governors praise Is in tho
mouth Of all who call upon him, he IL
regarded as the prince Of gentlemen
and eminently qualified for the Execu-
live chair of State. Gov. loves adj
cannot but be popular.
Yours, DEsMoMEs.
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THREE YEARs ArrER A Bucxsr or
Sam Slick cannot beat this