The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1861-05-25
Iowa Legislature---Extra Sessiep,
BILLS ISTRoDUcED-sEy.u

A Bill for an act reqiring and .uthorix;n.
the Governor to purchase arms, powder
clothisg, etc, and providing the means 3,
payment for the same. He Wished il ac,sl
on Immediately. We were v;,bont a..
and should not defer so important 4 matt !,
as this. Read frst and second tina an
placed on 6ls.
By Mr.. Davis, of Polk:
j, A Bill providing for An increase o. "a,
to volunteers-an Increase Of ten dollar,
per month to each soldier while in aetna
service. Read frst and second time and
referred to Committee on Military Affairs
By Mr.. Powers:
| Bill in reference to empowering ,upsr.
visors to make provision FOR the burmese Of
families Of volunteers. Read 6rst and Sec
ond time and referred to Committee on
Military Affairs.
By Mr.. Thompson, Chr CON-, Of ways and
means
A Bill recommending the issuing Of bond.
Tor loan to the amount Of $500, 900, or "a
much OF this amount a. the Governor. Sec
Rotary OF State, and Auditor may deem
advisable.
By Mr.. Caldwell, Chm Of Com. WAYS and
means:
A Bill providing the extraordinary ex.
penses OF the State. Read by ita title twice.
Also, bill relating to revenue.
BY Mr.. Baker, from Com. on Military af-
fairs:
A Bill to legalizs appropriations by
Boards Of Supervisors and Municipal Cor
porations to defray military expenses. of
volunteers, and support the the families Of
volunteers. Passed to I'd reading.
By Mr. Clagget, from Com. on Federal
Relations
| An act to prevent raids or invasions on
the border OF the State OF Iowa and Mis-.
soar, and to preserve the peace between the
States OF Iowa and Mo. Laid on the table.
FIVE THOUSAND STAND OF ARus.
SESArE-Mr. Bussey moved to take from
the table the bill introduced this morning
by Dir. Rankin, authorizing the Governor
70 purchase arms not exceeding 5000 stand,
together with proper accoutremen,s etc.
Mr.. johnson moved to amend the first
Section by inserting the words, ssto be used
10 defence OF the State, to repel an actual
invasion Of the same, to suppress ipsurrec
ton, and Tor no other purpose"
The ayes and nays were called with the
following result: Ayes 6, nays SO. Lost.
Mr.. Neal moved to insert "wheneyer it
may be necessary to suppress instruction
or repel INVASION"
MIR. Neal said ii was necessary to Indicate
IN what contingency We desired the Cover
nor to purchase arms.
Mr.. Bussey would be in favor OF granting
full power to the Governor. We needed
the arms. II the State were put on a war
footing it would do much to insure the peace
OF our ncighb0ring State. Ii was our duty
to strengthen the Union sentiment in Mis-
souri,. IL it should become the duty of the
General Government to order our men down
into Missouri to Tut down rebellion, we
should be prepared to respond. The man
who would hesitate now to act would hesi-
tate il his house was on fire. When the
temple Of liberty is on FIRE it is no time for
INVASION. Such is our condition now. The
fire is raging and let us be UP and doing. If
We hesitate in this crisis, will the N. Z.
EmigraDts feel like settling in our midst
The purchase Of arms would be a good in
vestment. The arms would sell for money
at any time.
Mr.. Bailey favored the amendm emit
There was war spirit abroad which the
Governor could not resist unless some such
check were put upon his action. What use
would we have for these arms after this
excitement is passed? lie did not distrust
the Governors integrity, but We were al
liable to hasty action at such time. He
was surprised to hear the gentleman speak
of any possible necessity for the use of
arms against our southern neighbor. lie
lived near the border and had no apprehen-
sion. The people Of Missouri were as
anxious rs We were to preserve peace.
They were, in conjunction with Iowa citi-
zsns, organizing bands for mutual protec-
ton. He was surprised at the present
excitement. There would be a reaction,
and all would be astonished at the extrava-
gance Of this time. The amendment was a
good one. 1t ought to pass.
Mr.. Palmer moved to amend the amend
mon. n, adding "or suppress rebellion in
this or apv otn,S- Of the United States, under
any order consti,utiysa,lv made by the
President of the United States. Lost.
The question recurring on the amS"o
meut by Mr.. Neal, the ayes and nays were
called for, with the following result: Ayes
s, nays 80. Amendment lost.
Mr.. Neal offered an amendment to the 9th
section, by inserting provision requiring
the filing Of an affidavit certifying that the
articles were purchased at a fair and rea-
sonabe value.
Mr.. Neal did not wish the State ficeced.
He desired everything to be charged at Its
real value.
Mr.. Bowen thought there was no danger
on that score.
Mr.. Green Of Muscatine, had been party
TO some Of the transactions up to tins time,
AMI hoped no charge would be made OF
past extravagances.
Mr.. Rankin said such 40 amendment
nigh. interfere materially with the Gov.
errors acts, at times. In the purchase OF
arms there could be little chance for any
unfair bargains. Proper agents would be
selected.
Mr.. Bowen moved to lay the amendment
on the table. The ayes and nays we're called
for.
Carried Ayes &c. nays IA.
Mr.. Duneomhe moved to amend the 9TH
section by inserting "provided that the en-.
tire expenditures do not exceed $s5o, oou."
He desired to have a limitation Of expendi-
ture.
Mr.. Busy said this sum would probably
cover the entire expense. lie bad made an
estimate, and had come to this conclusion.
But a contingency might arise, in when
such a limitation would cripple cur ac'ion.
The amendment Was unnecessary, ~ tns
bills specified the objects for which tnes
were passed.
Mr.. Dancombe wished that ve might
proceed with calmness. He did not Know
| how great an excitement might arise. he
would not cripple the action Of the cover.
nor; but be saw no Improperly 10 limiting
the expenditure. When in an excited con
aition, We might run the expense up % %
| immense sum.
Mr.. Ne:. called for the ayes and nays.
| Amendment lost. Ayes i6, nays q:
| Mr.. Bowen moved TO amend BY adding
III. Following section: "Tha; all ssenss
appointed BY the Governor'for the pa.p's.s