The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-01

may judgs from the fact that they. have not
been heard Of for several days. They sleep the
deep that ksows no waking. and the Judge will
ne relieved ef the lahof Of visiting Missouri ss,
Minister Plsnipote6 70 IL court 81 that
miserable sot and traitor Claib Jackson.
As large amount Of money will be expend-
ed in obedience to the legislation of this SEES
sion, it is very important that al bills rendered
be carefully audited A special board has been
appointed BY the Legislature for auditing these
accounts. It consists Of J. N. Dewey, s. r..
Ingham, and J. W. Griffith, of this city. At the
hands of this committee, every claim will have
a thorough sitting. These auditors receive s.
per day, while actually employed.
Judge Mason Of your city, is on the board,
who, in connection with the Governor and Tres
surer, manage negotiations for the loan. 9. G.
Cole, of this city, was named as one of its mem
bers, but his name was stricken out, on motion
of Mr. V. B. Bennett, and that eminent fnaa-
cier, Baker of Lucas, was substituted. Cole
will wish to be saved from such friends as the
member from Marion.
Much complaint has been occasioned by the
action of the Governor and Adjutant General,
in selecting the companies of which the Second
and Third Regiments are composed. Aresolu-
ton of inquiry was adopted by the House, to
which the Governor has responded, but have
not yet heard the character of that response.
tits claimed that companies were organized at
Charlton, Newton, and several other points,
long since and that they were fully reported to
the Governor; they are excluded, while compa-
MES at Nevada, Knoxville, and other poin,s,w were
accepted, when it was known that they were not
full and had not made proper tender of their
services. The company in Jasper county, are
commanded by an experienced officer, who has
seen several years of active service. Senator
Scott commands the Nevada company, and Judge
Stone, of the District Court, commands the
Knoxville company. They are regarded as as
pirants for higher positions in the Iowa Reg'-
ments, than those they now occupy. There il
nothing improper in this; but trust that they
will not abandon the service if they should fail
of promotion. They will both do good service.
Scott was in the Mexican War, under Cassius
NJ Clay.
Permit me to re-iterate the hope, expressed in
a previous letter, that Col. Curtis will be cho-
sen Brigader.G General of the Iowa forces. am
sure that responsible and desirable position
will be assigned to the Iowa troops, if they are
commanded by one who enjoys so fully the con-
fdence of the Military Department at WASH
ington. s
A bill has been adopted by the Legislature,
providing for State Arsenal, at Des Moines.-
1t appropriates $1,000 for the object, and places
the Arsenal under the care of the Secretary OF
State. As the Quarter Master General is usual
ly entrusted with the arms of the State, such an
officer will be appointed by the Governor. Tn
der the new law, it will seem rather strange that
civil officer has been selected for this military
trust. Yet, / am sure that the duty will be
faithfully performed, while Mr.. Sells fills the
post of Secretary.
An attempt has been made to provide for
two or three lines Of Telegraph, at the expense
of the State. A telegraphic connection between
the Capital and the East would, at this time, be
of great service, but apprehend that the pen.
ding proposition covers too much ground, and
will consequently fail.
A proposition was mooted in the Senate to-
day, for removing the Capitol to the West side
of the river. Yours truly,
DEs MONIES.