Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

of 5000 copies, 1900 in German and 500
in the Holland language.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. ID.
SENATE.-The Governors message was
taken from the table, and 5000 copies in
English. and 1000 in German ordered to
be printed.
Mr.. Trimble, from the committee on
rules for the government of the Senate,
reported the rules of the Senate for 1856
Z, with few slight amendments. They
recommended an additional standing
committee on banks.
The report was received, committee
discharged, and on motion TO adopt
Mr.. Carter moved to amend by pro-
viding for a standing committee on coun-
ty and township organization.
Mr.. Foster could not see the necessity
for such committee, without further in
formation.
Mr.. Carter said that it was in contem-
plation to make important changes in the
organization of counties and townships.
Amendment carried, AMI Report rs
amended adopted.
The Senate shortly after went into Joint
convention with the House for the pur-
pose Of canvassing the votes for Govern
or and Lieut.. Governor.
HoUsE.-The House met pursuant to
adjournment.
Petitions and circumstances were then
taken up.
The gentleman from Lee presented Pc
titons from sundry citizens and members
of the bar of Lee county, praying for the
impeachment of Judge Claggett.
Belknap moved that the reading of the
petitions be deferred, and that they be
referred to committee Of FIVE.
Mr.. Clark suggested the propriety of
referring the petitions to the committee
on the Judiciary.
The motion of Mr.. Belknap prevailed,
and Messrs. Clark of Dubuque, Clark
of Johnson, Trnmbull, Curtis d Thomp-
son were appointed said committee.
Mr.. Sewers gave notice that he would
on tomorrow, or some future day, intro
duce bill to amend Section 2O7l to
2O82 inclusive, of the Code of Iowa.
Mr.. Guiberson gave notice that he
would introduce a bill granting a more
liberal stay of judgment on executions.
Mr.. Clark, of Dubuque, moved that
the committee to which were referred the
petitions concerning Judge Claggett,
have power to send for persons and pa
pers. Carried.
Mr.. Sewers reported on Resolution of
yesterday, concerning newspapers for
members. The resolution accompanying
the report was as follows:
RESOLVED, That the Chief Clerk sub
scribe for Is dailies, or their equivalent
in weekly, triweekly, or semi weekly
newspapers, as each member may desie-
nate. Carried.
Mr.. Sewers moved that the Govern
or's message be laid on the table, and
that documents accompanying the same
be referred to committee of three
Adopted.
Messrs. Sewers, Jackson and Clune
were appointed the committee.
Mr.. Wilson offered a resolution that,
the Senate concurring. the House will
meet the Senate on Wednesday, at g o'clk,
for the purpose Of canvassing the vote
for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
Carried.
Mr.. Clark offered resolution for the
appointment of standing committee on
fpdarul roIolinpc lAntoI
Mr.. Foster presented resolution,
which was adopted, that a committee of
three be appointed TO act in concert with
a similar committee in the Senate, to
make arrangements for the Inauguration
Of Governor.
Mr. Mahony presented a resolution
that committee of seyeu be appointed,
whose duty it shall be to report to the
House such alterations of, and amend
ments 10, the existing laws, as will make
them conform 10 the New Constitution
Laid on the table.
The remainder of the day was princi-
pally spent in canvassing the votes for
Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
THURSDAY, Jan. IA.
The inauguration Of the Governor and
Lieutenant Governor took place to-day,
and no other business of moment was
done in either house
FRIDAY, Jan. Is.
SENArE.-The Senate adjourned over
from IL o'clock yesterday, to p. NJ.
to-day. AT that hour it was called to
order by the President pro tenn.
The President pro TEN having an
nounced the time had arrived when the