The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-05-25


of them provides for thorough enrolment and
organization of the militia of the State, the ap-
pointment Of a staff, &C., SC. Another provides
for the immediate organization of three regi-
ments of infantry and one of cavalry, for the
protection of the State against invasion, and to
meet any call that may be made by the General
Government for additional troops These regi-
ments are to be thoroughly drilled, and to hold
themselves in readiness to respond to the call of
the State authorities. They may be equipped
and placed in camp at the discretion of the Gov
ernor third bill provides ways and means
for equipping the troops already called into the
field, paying expenses that have been or may be
incurred, &c. 1t authorizes the issue of State
bonds, in the sum of eight hundred thousand
dollars, if that sum is deemed necessary by the
Governor. He is to be guided by his own dis
cretion and the necessities Of the State, prior to
the assembling of the next Legislature. 1t may
be safely assumed that he will not use dollar
more of this $4,000 than is actually necessary.
An agent is to BIO appointed for the immediate
sale of SO many of these bonds as the exigencies
of the State may require, and ample provision is
made for the payment of the same, principal
and interest.
The Governor will be instructed, by special
act, to purchase $500 improved muskets, or
Minnie rifles, with discretion to increase the
number to 5000, if he deems it necessasy. 1t
is thought that these arms may be had in Can
ada, and an agent will probably be sent for that
purpose. These improved arms will be furnish
ed to the three regiments already called for by
the General Government, in lieu of those pro-
vided by the Government, unless it be found
practicable to secure rifled guns from the War
Department. There is determination to
equip the Iowa regiments, so that they can sue
cessfully cope with the best forces of the rebel
States. They will be well clad, provided with
some of the equipments purchased.
The military organization provides for Briga.
der General, Quarter Master, &c. For the first
named position Col. Curtis seems to be the uni
versal choice. His thorough military education
his experience in the camp, in actual service,
and his many excellent qualities of head and
heart make him general favorlte among the
soldiery. So well did he serve the country in
the Mexican war, he was retained in the service
by the special request Of Gen. Taylor, after the
volunteers were dismissed. He enjoys the warm.
est regards of Gen. Scott, who has made no
concealment of his desire to see the services of
SO faithful soldier again brought into requisi-
ton.
mustered into service by Col. Curtis, and are
now under the pay of the General Government
They will leave for Keokuk in day or two. At
their call, they we're briefly but admirably ad-
dressed by Col. Curtis, Gov. Baker, Wilson of
Dubuque, Griffith, Cole, and others A large
multitude witnessed the re- administration of the
oath, and the Company were highly compli.
mented upon their soldierly bearing.
The three regiments called for by the Govern
ment are already full; the Governor and Adiu-
tant General having designated the companies
Col. Curtis will get the second and third reg-
ments into camp without days unnecessary
delay. 1hey will be obliged to finish their equip
ment at Keokuk, at the expense of the State
The General Government will, in due time, re-
imburse the State for expenses incurred.
The Legislature will, it is thought, adjourn
during the present week, after the prompt pas
sage of the necessary bills.
Yesterday was dismal day. A rain storm
commenced on Saturday, and continued all day
on Sunday. The prospect is now that the troops
of this city and the members of the Legislature
going eastward will be able to leave by boat.
DEs MONIES.