The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1860-01-14

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y sh.sa'..aca.stui operations. | need hot add III
y ihsn .s:.v In INV Judgment, would greatly su
ths n, ;n,srcst and convenience of the ia
sifs ~b;lst i would tend 10 draw much If Il
e, erA. hank money out Of our State, III
Lac with oar own Issues.
~ - - - cav. that desire to be held alone n
~ sor this recommendation, as it does N,
sP0ns, from the request or even suggestion
eu' N ,be parties interested In the banks.
z "" I've not understood that any banks have bee
NJ lssr,sed un,ier the Free Banking Law. Hay
~ e sah. sascested that IL was too stringent an
NJ hes - NJ modified doubt whether nm appl
~ cah' e his kind ought TO be entertained slioul
y tsNs n,,ae II; the want of these siringan
e@ ~ - IN the Free Banking systems Of Ill
y Ps'..J Wisconsin that have flooded thos
" nas ns lava With their irredeemable papcl
v s..s,,ciy better for the people OF this Stat
~ ,rre or State banks. ii their pane
N - ~ redeemed on demand in specie.
eiIs~ss the ,sd section Of the present Rcycnu
NJ M Auditor has and is saving u large pro
~, Il the expense attending the collection
s,hs state Treasury under the former system
u ~ .rewancc of mileage 10 the County Teass
\ ia = seruerly done. was an expensive mod,
n ~, reliable than the one now adopted
!. ~ ~ mere populous counties OF the STATE
t'a '..aae / now paid into the nearest branch
n w. - S,,,s Bank. and is thence forwarded "a
~ y" treasury. at the Capitol, at the risk oi
nsnk and upon economical terms.
\ AZ ne opinion that the Stale can further
NJ - the system OF receiving and disbursinc
/, ee. aaEr revenue by slight modification of lis
4 NAV legitimately make the bank, to
Z - .,y,a. the fiscal agent of the State. The
M 80. heing first moved from the popuieus
n $3.50. 10 the Capitol, must be moved back
VI s.T n larsc part in disbursements, for the use
n Tths pulc institutions IN diaereht parts Of the
II st,te and 10 pay of their officers.
n i ,on.iderable amount has now been paid in
- york -.miannuaIly for interest ON the out
ri ..r,g,c state loan: and the rates Of exchange
M NH a. The transportation Of specie, which
q ~, ~ maid by the State, are less from the
III -, counties. than from the interior.
! rrt,e Auditor should be authorized by your
= ,.sss,isu 70 direct the payment from any coun-
= - n made at anr Branch Of the State Bank.
k" ~ a,sg,a.ed by him, and thence ordered into
a, $40 Treasury, as now-or thence disbursed
y :. v.,spts directed 70 such Branch, in his dis
4 s.s,ig. aasM save the transportation, both
~. ~ large part Of the revenue. and save
,;re i.irsching the public creditors. He is NJ
r.,5s Authorized 70 have it paid into the Bank
' N trsast &c tic treasury. The additional power
' r.aisie is to disbnrse on warrant directed to
,he hank This system would prevent any large
; accumulation OF money at one point, and would
~, avoid some risks of loss inevitably attending
I -5lc transportation Of the funds while the
n s'- y, N the STATE would be equal if not supe-
INV" oi the official bond. These reasons,
= - TN she financial economy secured by
y ! s.rnuepa \. IA your consideration.
Kye,sysr Law
freuew tie reeommendstn o. ~ pfeuscs IA ihe
nj ,sn, N such aiaw and esrnestly commend 70 your
sre,en The .lvvesssons and remNks WHICH he mad the
n ~ ,, Z, IN as, General Assembly upon this
n sah!ec,. .,x.vY ours
m asts n arms drawn by each State ~ proportion
N % representation IN Congress I'M pfonsv VI "a"
sere- 10 the o. the new states whse pop
N a usually mach In advance Ct such representation
~ M. r our snrdy wholly inadequate TO the de-
r1nd A clisalrous spirit pervades the minds Of our
y $50 uNa and mans highly credTahle companies have
q ~ organized IN the state although have had MIL
" rsr HS thu enactment q which should engage your ser
- ~ a;ient5n.
ny rece4ton custody and distribution Of the public
u s coupled with the large correspondence that neces
y sBT COWS u H. makes this branch Of the public
n ~ baensone and expensive TO some extent, which
sntia We provided for by law The duties connected
ah lave been for The last two years very efficiently
W AZ TqaFly performed BY the present Adutant General
s stair Gen le-se Bowen, whose compensation has
vi s % proportion 70 Ids Official obligations and labors
II sgArE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Al AcEancaon from the Executive Committee of this
arsh-anu viii he laid before YOU exhibiting most sa
7, tsssg seeoant and condition and prospects Of the
s-ssr iian which it Il believed similar operation in
\ H. sh&e land has accomplished much in the
7. dae
Il sta honor and credit 10 the state.
fg FtbT Information ia relation To its history, pro-
4 nd ANS refer you 70 the communication alread,
rrrd ana 70 the report Of the Treasurer this
s3. iAs vouchers Vi whose disbursements filed in
! eHcc accessible TO any committee your respective
e hs H4s alpo.n. examine the same cordially con-
a IL appropriation asked for by the Executive Com
: aan
FRONTIER DIFFICULTIES
ceag~ made appropriation % $40 Goo Ia behalf OF
III ~ cAIrns q Minnesota and Iowa. definy the expenses
II aias various expeditions against inkpa-du tab and his
sa4 ar Us susrs committed spirit Lake in the
~ sls las II required that these expenses should
rFga ~ before Major Cuilam, Superintendent Of In
A g. AeAiFs Al < Paul This DONE and the amount
NEes 'Ar less expedition under Major Williams
80. 4, Eleh Y NOV being dishurscd 70 The privaies
u ~ ctiCers composing the Same
tAdrr Tie AT Authorizing the Governor raise a COM
ny d mounted fer the defense and protection
iroAsr approved February =, lss, leg say that
II 7y such men known a. the Frontier charts armed
III ana esGfptd required oryanzed aud mustered
Ane siice Gndef fhe command Of Capt Henry Martin
VI Nes'a tFy about the first Of March then following
~ RGf aaed INTO two companies, stationed the
N htt skm River the other spirit Lake Their pres
go 1fed security gave quiet the settlements in
J tszn4ed -
LSe the fll Of the year. however, great alarm
- A.isIiaiiln was again FELT IN the region Of Spirit
80 siouA laKer settlements, produced represent
~ y Ic appearance 81 large numbers Of Indians
" sraeT, whose bearing was insoen and menacing
We Nerr charged With clandrstineiy running the
90 he settlers. The urgent appeals came 10
M these scttiers invoking again the protection Of the
rU4 From the repTesc atnns nsde 10 me Of the im
iel iler danger, and the losses already sustained
ldEmy duty to field once more the
ii1is Guards, adding ten TO their number
VI A service II foGr five months they were again dis
s2rea, and paid in the prescribed the ac;
uaS nt6ch they we're called out.
believed that this company afforded the needed pro-
srleo, sRa saved il may be, hardy border settle
herss frpn asslrrr inhufnan butchery.
fhs eSi~ "a eSe two expeditions has cost the Urea
W. W. siais 80 paid aud about 81 POO 81 800
rAiah g osaifenf expenses, which did seem he
saed " Y The la~, growing ont Of services rendered
= psItas ~ necessary equipments and outfit, and the
1 -AsiHEEAs $40 dishurslg 81 the
lt$ suns 9nly authenticated have been placed in the
ai esf Representatives Ia Congress TO the end sIa,
sae iaat he reimbursed. IL Is understood that tbs
VI gay ee dome By getting through Congress special
1 Y "a purpbse
~ r fsleni u the United States and the Secretary
va upon the subject of our exposed frontier explain
= hz the character 81 difficulties and respect
Nv sNcied thai protection which the Federal Govern
WI snnd 90 extend 20 the whole length ~ borders
@''d arong assurances from the President that this
49, dle, and partial promise from the Secretary
"a : would establish garrison at point between
Hdsisy and For, randall, that should sufficiently
sd and protect frontier Whether this has been
esso not, am not advised.
RAILROADS.
w. .sNilishment, al early day practicable Of
f@E g raissy ieccucon the State uniting coun-
Z sst county and neshborhood with another and
AAF together not only the four Of the State
- asdei ron and putting us In connection with all The
- as and south IL u.s. l. matter Of much impor-
49, VA 1ep q any section party, would wish
''asd ia-tsseiEcs against H.
Ar s.a and commercial advantages have been tested
s-InAs u his country and In Europe, and they |
1R themselves npon the recognition Of every civilized
@S We have stem Of nearly miles Of railway
eaec admirably adjusted 70 accommodate every part
~ Nate, with only four hundred miles constructed.
Astths mesns y complete the entire system II would
~trunderta transformation 10 take place IN the
cur prairies, Ia the development Of coal mines
II sAsra8-h stimulating the productions Of the so-as |
II a%H* saTioas branches Of operative industry.
~ Fseaa and obvious these dvantages there are
- tya'sis ia AgpFehendng they will be for tine
= ~ W. They cannot be built without large
Il - .@Sa'ahs- dsncined 10 invest In this d. |
a. ~ iyeEsr--a u claimed by many that the State
- ~ " sid-ccuny subscriptions ad-
- aad although this description Of improve.
90 - ny adarted 10 the and the interests
80 -. ICY never YET have been prevailed upon to
- y. ~ Enterprises o. this kind la this attitude Of |
49, 9nes9n may wen be propounded how are our |
sasae- 70 be carried forwar The few enterpri.
s4-s o.~ie Who are engaged la this work unaided.
tr Task A suspension would he disas-
r. - - in'ef est Q! The State. Already, it i known
a.. nefs ~ sfngrants have located in adjoining /
~. ~ th.r superior adv aDtages over Ia rail
s4igrsf l. If no ordinary import and l. meii-
~ 1865" nave ANY specific Recommendation 10 |
- - PURPOSE Of asking your serious and
sahsn 70 Ssf real condition In tli- respect 10 the
ysa may, ~ year combined wisdom. devise some
- s'Ach fhls work may be progressed that the
- w s'ae may have, under a system Of completed
-, ~ ne benefits and advantages enjoyed BY the
% aSfoAr roads receiving land grants from tie
~ ~ p'erlueM through the State, the trustee II
'n1rfAbered that the state In the execution u