The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1860-01-21

before. It was intended to stigmasiss The
Democratic party Of this State = dishonor-
BILE. He drew . comparison between the
Message and the Inaugural. The former
was straightforward document, and,
while he disagreed with its sentiments, he
congratulated the author Of it, that he had
acted in good faith. The latter was nm
tinceudiary document, ct only to be classed
with s'Helpers's Impending Crisis" Clag-
gett's speech was windy, denunciatory and
frothy. Mr.. GURLEY, of Davenport, very
pleasant speaker and accomplished gentle
man, briefly replied to Mr.. CLAccETr. He
thought Mr. 9. labored under mistake,
when he said the Governor wished to give
an insult to the people Of Iowa, or any
-srt of them. He did not agree with Mr..
that the Inaugural contained palliation
he acts of Brown. His acts were con-
d nned by the Governor. "While have
T, en- listening to the remarks of the gentle
man, which he himself considered unneces-
sary (said Mr.. G.) thought it was not ju-
dici5us, when he remarked his speech would
accomplish nothing. For Notwithstanding
the wonderful economical streak that comes
over that gentleman, he makes this speech
for no purpose at oil, at cost OF
$75 to the State! He makes q statement
in regard to this decorating churches, ETC.,
and asks why this was done. We might as
we'll be asked to say why the gentleman
had changed his economy of yesterday for
his course of to-day. Mr.. GuRLEY evidently
carried too many guns for the gentleman
from Lee, Mr.. CLAGGErr. The latter is
great economist, in bis way, though thus far
in the session, he has cost the State more
than all the other members combined, as no
has managed to delay the progress OF bust
ess by the springing of all manner Of friv-
olous questions, and speaking upon them,
and by factiously calling for the yeas
and nays upon almost every motion, no
matter how unimportant. He is upon his
feet about half the time, talking for bun
combe. Mr.. GooDEEL, of Polk county, has
pitted himself against CLAceETT, several
times, with great success. As a tactician,
Mr.. G.. is destined to become the leader 10
the House. In addition to those already
mentioned, as prominent members on the
Republican side of the House, we may mem
ton H. G. Caldwell, of Van Buren,, and A.
II. BEkExAS, of Mt. Pleasant. They are
both young men, and new members, but
will rank high in the roll of influential mem
bers before this session is over, or shall
be greatly disappointed.
The remainder of the day was occupied in
the discussion of the franking privilege, and
other matters pertaining to the convenience
Of the members of the House.
MONDAY, Jan. 10th, 1860.
A week Of the session has passed away,
and but little done by either branch OF the
legislature, beyond the appointment of Com
mittees, election of officers, and the adop-
ton of rules. Much of the time OF both
branches has been consumed, by IN inordi
nate theorizisg upon the subject Of retrench-
ment. In both branches, the economy
struck members (both Republican and De-
mocratic) in their zeal to save at the spigos,
have wasted at the bung. Actuatcd by par
tizan considerations, the minority of the
Legislature undertook to cut down the sala.
ry of their officers. Every man, of either
political party felt it his duty to place him
self on the record Us in favor of retrench
ment and to do this effectualy, q call Of
the yeas and nays was not ouly necessary,
but a buncombe speech absolutely indspen-
sable. And the week has passed-without
accomplishing anything, save and except the
election of United States Senator. Hon.
JAMES HARLAN was re. elected to the Senate,
for six years from and after the fourth of
March 1861, on Saturday morning last, by
vote of y to 52-the Demecra honoring
Brigadier General AUGUSTUS CESAR DoDGE,
with the empty compliment of another de-
feat. JAMES HARLAN was nominated by
reclamation, in caucus on Thursday night,
by species of legerdemain known only to
the wire.workers. | have neither regrets
nor rejoicings to ventilate over the memo
rable event. The State printing question
is not yet'disposed of. Gu. Democratic OPP
ponsnts, actuated by the knowledge that,
under the present system, no part Of the
emoluments connected with the State print
ing will find its way into the pockets of their
organ grinders, are making desperate efforts,
to do away with the Office of State Printer,
and have already.given notice that they
will introduce at ah early day bills afor an
act providing for the letting of the State
Printing to the lowest bidder. While in
power, the Democratic party ever lived up
to MARcY's maxim" to the vlctors belong
the spoils." They don't relish the practical
workings Of this maxim now, but we opine
their ratings against the present mode of
letting the printing! system Of Democrat
ic paternity-will avail them nothing. In
fact, we believe Republican members of the
Legislature have already agreed to continue
the Office of State Printer, and will meet in
caucus next Thursday evening, for tho pur-
pose of deciding who shall fill that Office for
the next two years. There are several candi-
dates here, urging their claims for this lu-
crative post. Among the more prominent,
We may mention J. B. HOWELL, of the Keo-
kuk Gate City; JOHN TEEsDALE, of the Cit
iSen G. II. JEROME, of the Iowa City Re
publican, and T. W. PALMER, of the Du.
buque Times. am inclined to think, the
last named has the inside track, but we
shall see.
In the Senate, on Saturday, Mr.. Pussy
gave notice that he would. on some future
day, introduce bill for an act to aid in the
completion of certain Railroads in this State.
We suspect Mr.. PusEY, proposes to breach
the " State Aid" question, by the introduce
ton of this bill. lam inclined to think that
the advocates of " State Aid, ;" in the Legis-
lasure, are like Angels visits, few and far