The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1860-02-18

CaBatal Cesrespsnasnes.
II DEs MolxEs, Feb. :, 1850.
II Gov. Baker seems to think that what said
70 Mr.. Bears bin, repeating Chapter 15l
the acts flass session, might be construed
mean that he was in favor Of the Boone count
mans measure! Lest should be 20 understoo,
let me state that Beal is the undoubtetl daddy ,
the bill, and nobody desires to 20 in partnershi
with him in that matter Especially is this Ii
case with Gov. Baker, who is man ofsense an
talents He can't help the other mans folly, an
that folly always ia his own.
An interesting discussion was had in the Hous
this morning, in regard to thcinvestigation Of tn
affairs of the Blind Asylum, at vinton. AZ tn
first Of the session. Gov. Baker introduced lon
preamble and several Resolutions on this sub
ject, which were tabled, because the repor
OF the commissioners had not yet been prepared
The report is not yet ready, but one of the com
missi0ncrs is about to lcavethe State for . while
On this account, DIR. Wittcr moved that com
mittee be appointed to examine this gentleman
| under oath. Such was the scope Of Gov. Baker,.
opposed DR.. Writer'S movement The Doctor
then moved to take the original resolutions from
the table, and this too was opposcdby the demo.
crats. Claggett leading 0fin two or three speech.
eS But the resolutions were finally adopted
without dissenting vote, much to the real
chagrin Of the democratic members, who did
everything to keep of the investigation, after they
discovered that investigation would result favora-
bly.to the republicans
The House went into committee Of the Whole
ON the Governors Inaugural, at 10 o'clock, Mr..
Curtis, OF Marion, in the Chair. The first por-
tlons OF the Inaugural were read finely by the
Clerk, and were promptly referred to the appro-
pirate committees. The chairman read that
part fthe Message relating to the John Brown
raid, after which Stewart Goodrell moved to re-
fer it to the committee ON Federal Relations.
with instructions to report series of joint reso-
lutions expressive Of their sentiments in regard
TO the views Of the Governor herein.
Williams, Of Dubuque, at once got 'on his
legs" and made what he seemed to suppose was
regular crusher Of the Governors views In
the vulgar but expressive language Of friend at
my elbow, "The gentleman from Dubuque thinks
he's playing hi ab~ndanay" Mr.. w. paid the
ladies an admirable left-handed compliment, when
he spoke of their scott and gentle natures" l
am sorry for Williams. He is goodlooking
fellow, is understood to be very excellent man,
and has hitherto conducted himself at least res
pectably. But he got out Of his depth this morn
ing, and Aoundered about most lamentably.-
simple question by Bowdoin put the young
gentleman all aback, and Claggett actually had
to help him. But if ] was sorry for him the
were fearful. 1t was one ofthem who
made the expressive phrase above mentioned
Mr.. Williams is regular ''fre eater" l think,
however, he may recover from the bad effects of
his speech ofto-day, by preparing himself before
hand, when he may wish to discuss great politi-
cal questions, for certain it is he is young man
Of talents.
Mr.. Rosencrans followed Mr.. Williams, and
made few sensible remarks, in the midst of
which the House adjourned for dinner, after
which he concluded, and mine honest friend,
LeLacleur followed in perfect hotch-potch of
a speech. tailed the times he said "Mr. Chair.
man" and "Sr" for ten minutes. S;rty times
was the result. "But, SIR said he, ''the eyes,
sir, of the civilized world, ST." etc "Not even,
sir the above, sir, of that man, sir" etc.
Mr.. Gurley followed the old gentleman in
calm, dignifed, and most able speech lie
abused no man-he mssepresented rot the SEN
timents OF his opponents, but with convincing
logic, and an array of indisputable facts, fortified
the positions Of the Republican Party. Mr. Cur
ley is very familiar with the political history of
the country, and has singular power of bring
ing his knowledge into use, whilst he is on his
legs. His gcntlcmanly de,neanor toward those
who interrupt him, and his evident candor and
honorable feeling win for him the regards even
of his political opponents. Mr.. Gurley conelud
ed with Longfellow's Gae apossrophe to the Tn
ion. When he sat down he was greeted with
round after round of applause from floor and gal
ery, which the Chairman in vain tried to sup
press.
Mr. Bennett Of Marion then spoke. Your cor
respondent thinks more Of "Van' than seems to
'e the general opinion, and was glad that on
his OCCASION he made very fair speech, unsal.
led by few Of his personal onslaughts, and un-
candid partizan attacks. He was applauded sew
sral times by the democrats. Once or twice he
was unnecessarily rude, but on the WHOLE did
right we'll. lie did one thing which cannot be
too severely condemned; that is, he read pre-
tended extract from speech by Giddings, which
Giddings never uttered but has frequently de-
MED and repudiated.
The Committe here rose, reported progress
and the House agreed togo into committee ag lin
at o'clock this evening, at which time there
will be of course, another good time.
IINEExsALE.
DEs MorxEs, Feb. stf, 1860
The discussion on the Inaugural was con-
tinued after supper, last night, till very late
hour, Rush Clark opening out in splendid
speech-one of the best of the session. He at
tackled the Democracy at every point, and routed
them oil over the feid-horse, foot and dra-
goons. As have before said, he is one Of the
Youngest members, and certain it is, he is one
of the ablest. He is perfectly familiar with the
political history Of the country, aud understands
well how to tear down rotten political platform,
and to expose the dishoncsties of party cor
rupted by the long possession Of power The
Democracy squirmed under his telling blows,
and when he sat down, shouts of applause from
the crowded hall and galleries told of his fine
success.
1t is worth four dollars and eighty-seven
cents, at least, to hear Mr.. Peet, the Democrat
ic Representative of Clayton County, who was