Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-16
DOINGs AT THE CAPITAL.
SENATE CHAMBER, Desmoines, !
March 9Th. 1880.

AAsASED OVVNNAA no 1uVoSblS dtAuk
Committee having learned all that could be
of any interest to the State, people, or the
Democracy, left the beautiful city of Mt.
Pleasant, on Saturday last In consideration
Of the hospitalities, acts of kindness, good
fare, &c., &C., must be permitted, in behalf
of the aforesaid Committee, to return our
thanks and heartiest good wishes, to those
citizens and their SHELTER halues," who 50
generously entertained US during our short
residence among them, and especially would
we mention the kindness and hospitality of
that model business man who superintends
the erection and completion of the Hospital,
Henry Winslow, and his m ost excellent wife
and charming daughter. In the language of
the toast given by Judge Hall, Cat the union
Of the Committee and friends, at the Hospi-
tai on Friday to the number of 15) "when
reason dethroned calls US here, may Mrs.
Winslow be here to minister to our wants."
l could not avoid responding to SO noble a
sentiment, and, contrary to my usual Gus.
tom, smiled" with mine host and his
s'smiling guests"
As my communication from the Hospital
indicated, the Committee had, up to the time
of leaving, been unable to find the s'nest"
they were sent to find. The Committee has
not yet made its report. think. however,
it will be unanimous. believe stated in
my former, that an architect, gas filter, ma
ohiuist and furniture dealer, were severally
summoned from Burlington to estimate the
probable amount necessary to complete this
building. The result of their labors indicates
that little upwards of $l50,00O, will be
necessary. think it will be safe to add the
usual margin upon estimates, which will
make the sum $l75, 900, at least, necessary
to finish shis immense structure, by jobbers.
Mr.. Winslow, who, by the way, is good au-
thority, says that he is willing to contract
to finish it and put it in operation for $685.
900. 1t has been charged upon Mr.. W. that
he has time after time deceived the people
as to the probable cost of this Institution,
by his estimates, letters, &c. The testimony
proves that DO formal, itemized estimate
was ever made-the architect never having
seen the building-that Mr.. W. told the
Commission, on his arrival at Mt. Pleasant,
| that he thought it would cost about $500,
900, but that after the Commissioners con-
cluded to build the outer walls of stone
instead of brick, that he told them it would
cost about 100000 more, because Of the
extra expense of stone. In relation to his
letter to Governor Grimes, last summer,
Mr.. W. says that he received letter from
Mr.. G. making certain inquiries, to which
he replied in hasty and concise manner
that he had no idea his letter was to be
made public-had he supposed this was to
have been the case, he would have teen
more particular in his statements. All these
facts will, however, be more infinitely placed
before the people, very soon, aau they can
judge for themselves.
found upon my return to this chamber
that nothing of very great Importance had
transpirsd during my absence. You have
however, been duly posted. Some little sti,
has been made in the Senate, concerning
a description of Senator johnson, by "Link
ensale," in the Haackeye. 1t was perhaps
a little personal, but members who wish tc
avoid the criticisms Of correspondents mus
conduct themselves with that decorum and
propriety which becomes representative
and statesman. will only add that the
structures of "Iinkensale" would have beer
wholly inappropriate had they been applied
to Rankin, Taylor, Wilson of Jefferson. Will
son of Dubuque, Gray, Busy and Others
They might with propriety have felt insulted
by "Linkensae"
While upon these personnels, must refer
to member of the Senate, who was elected
by means of the treachery of one Price and
others in Clayton county. really wish his
constituents could be here from day to day
and witness his course. He puts on great
many airs for ''young member" 1t il
really amusing to behold the pomposity with
which he takes the floor and squeals ''Mr
President !" He seems to have taken his
cue from fellow in the House, named
Clagget, and has got so that be has 10 say
something upon everything before the Sen.
ate. Yesterday TIE final vote upon the
passage of the Code Of Civil Practice was
being taken, when Mr.. Coolbaugh arose te
explain his vote. Soon the Secretary called
the name of Mr.. Hamer, who very modestly
arose and squealed "Mr. Presideut"-placed
his hands in his pockets, took them out
folded his arms, winked, frowned very
knowingly, looked around him to see if he
was sufficiently observed, and then made the
astounding announcement that, because he
believed every man in Clayton county was
in favor of the new code, he should vote age!
Great sensation was, of course, produced.
But this is Mr.. HIS great failing; o,herwise
1 have nothing against him. He is very
companionable, and possesses many social
qualities. ........r
AS animated above, the CODE OF UlVll
Practice, with some amendments, passed the
Senate by % to Is. 1t now goes to the
House.
The Senate have, to-day, been consider
ing bill for the appointment of Supreme
Court Reporter by the Governor, to be con-
frmed by the Senate, reducing the price of
volumes of Reports for the States use, to
81, and otherwise regulating his duties, &c.
The Committee On Railroads reported
bill providing for resumption to the State
of the lands of Iowa Central Air Line Co.
Also, bill for the government and regula-
ton Of Railroad Companies in the State
The Senate is now discussing the bill
providing for the Redemption Of Mortgages.
An amendment has just been introduced,