Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-01-20

nope VIII De uuly reported. l must CLOSE. te
listen to Capt. Wallace's speech upon the
question, "What is the best hog to raise in
Iowa?" with which he is now proceeding, in
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SENATE CHAMBER, Desmoines,
Wednesday, Jan. IL, 1860,
FRIEND JOURNAL My last communication
was brought to conclusion, that might be
enabled to listen to the proceedings ofan Ag
ricultural meeting, then in session in the
House, z. Fisher, of Mahaska, in the chair.
The first question under discussion, "What
is the best hog for Iowa." was discussed by
j. II. Wallace, who presented statistics as to
the number of hogs raised, the value of the
same, and the Importance Of raising the best
breed Mr.. Paulk, of Alamakee, stated his expe-
rence. Had obtained from imported stock
Suffolk, Essex and McGee. Had found
that cross of the Suffolk and Essex made
the best breed; though not large, yet at nine
or ten months would average 22O to 225 TBS.
Liked the Suffolk alone. Pork fattening de-
pended much upon care Of hogs; required
uniform treatment The Suffolk are smaller
than the Essex. Mr.. Foster, of Scott, was
confident that Hog Grease was the great pan
acea for hard times. He had raised hogs to
some extent; thought it not profitable to
allow them to run at large over our prairies.
Other gentlemen gave their experience. The
Suffolk, Essex and Berkshires being the
general fovorites. 1t was generally conceded
that the largest was not the best breed.
The question, "What is the best sheep for
Iowa?" was then taken up and discussed.
Spanish Merinos were the general favorites,
as best adapted to our Iowa climate. 1t was
generally conceded that wool raising was
success, and profitable. One fact was estab
lished and one fallacious idea exploded, that
sheep could live without much water. Those
who pasturcd sheep near running streams
were most successful. Other important ideas
were advanced, but would require too much
space to fully repeat.
This morning the State Agricultural Soci'
ETY. was in session. Ex Judge Wright was
elected President; NJ. L. Morris, Treasurer
J. II. Wallace, Secretary. The next State
Fair will be held at Iowa City.
This afternoon at 4 o'clock, the canvassing
of votes having concluded, his excellency
Gov. Krkwood, appeared IN the Hall Of tine
House, accompanied by Lieut.. Gov. Rusch
State Officers, and Supreme Judges elect
The Hall was crowded to excess-the fair sex
being we'll represented. The oath of Office
having been administered by Chief Justice
Wright, Gov. Kirkwood proceeded to read
his Inaugural Address. With this, l send
the address, permitting your readers to form
their opinions before expressing mine. Its
style cannot be complained of. 1t stamps
the Governor as man of more than ordinary
ability. 1t is universally pronounced
statesmanlike paper, except by, perhaps, Tom
Clagget. His reference to the national ques
tons are timely and much to the point
While they evince the spirit of determined
mind, which had taken its position with
consciousness of being right and just. there
is conservatism which marks the author as
a true and determined friend of the Union
The firmness with which the concluding sen
timent was uttered left the impression upor
every mind that it came from the heart, anC
that the utterer was also a man Of iron will
His remarks upon the causes leading to Jobr
Browns invasion were plain, direct,and were
keenly felt by the Democrats present. They
cannot, however, avoid his inevitable conclu
sions. -s .-c Il 80 I .- i.-.
Nat Baker, of Clinton, and Tom Clagget
are the noisy disturbers of the otherwise
quiet House. Having been but little in tn
House, am not as we'll posted as to tina
branch. In the Senate, Jairus Neal is occa
sionally snubbed by the profound and read,
debater from Jefferson (J. F. Wilson.) Oc
casionally the well known voice of Genera
Bowen is heard, condemning extravaganc
and reminding the minority Of the false pre-
lenses upon which they obtiined their seats
Davis. of Polk, frowns with indignation
and disgust at the attempted buncombe econ
omy of the Democracy. asA " 80
/ I will close this communication by relatin
few mirthful scenes which occurred inciden
| to the Inauguration. Davis of this city an
| Wilson, of Dubuque, were appointed com
mit,ec to announce to the Governor his elee
ton. DR.. Davis is very feshy man,so muc
so that when he speaks he resembles a MAI
with his lungs full Of phlegm. He came il
and commenced his report, in very husk
! voice, and broke. down, recommended an
broke again, undertook to apologize an
broke on that, and at last took his seat ami
the roars of the convention aIt ada 3
II DR.. Bowen and .---- were appointed
L COMMITTEES to invite the Supreme Judges an
! Agricultural Board to be present He r.
turned and said, Mr.. President, have th
/ pleasure to report to this august, very respec
! able and numerous convention, that hay