, 1862-09-08
LEGISLATURE OF IOWA.
Extra Sessson.-Governor's messa.'

Extra Se.sson--Governor's Message. |
The legislature of Iowa met in extra ses-
sion at Des Moines on the Sd inst. The Sen
ale #as called to order by Lieutenant Gov
eruor Needhan, the roll called, and thirty
seven senators found to be preseut-seven nb-
sent.
The President then briefly addressed the
Senate, and Mr.. Davis Of AIuacstine was
elected secretary by q vote Of thir.Y-four 70
one; Mr.. Smith Of O=ka1oosa was elect.d
sergeant-at-arms.
4 committee was appointed to act with the
House committee to inform the governor
that they we're ready to receive any message
Shortly after, the governor private secrets
~ announced a message from the governor,
which was read by the secretary.
The governor says that when you closed
yeuf last regular session, the belief prevailed
very generally that the strength OF the rebel
lion against the general government had been
brakcn, and your legislation upon some ques-
tions Of great public interest WIS controlled
By that belief. The lapse Of time has shown
that belief to be erroneous, and change OF
Legislation on those questions has therefore
uccoIne necessary.
The provision made for our sick and wouad-
cd solciers, and for their re1a5n to their homes
OF turltughs, will under existing circum-
Stances, prove wholly inadegu .te TIE
largely increased number Of our soldiers that
viii be shortly in the tleld, aud the rr2at
length of time they will be exposed L; the
darger Of disease aud the casualties Of battle
erease Of tie fund provided Tor their care aud
ccmfort. The extraordinary expenses Of sny
| office hare also beea aud will probably Goa
| tinue to he largely increased, in consequence
| Of tie new demands that have been and may
be made upon the State. / therefore recon-
mend to your favorable consideration such
| Increase Of the contingent fund for eXtraozdi-
| nary expenses Of this office as will be sntli-
cient to enable me to do for the gallant men
| who Sc nohly represent our State IN the army
| OF the Union, when suffering from wounds
and disease, 'hat which every loyal heart SO
| enable me to Carry on successfully the many
new and arduons labors imposed upon thi:
Office, in promptly responding to ali the de
mants made upon the State for the support d
TIE government.
The labors Of the adjutant generals Office
have been greatly increased, and the governs,
asks fer authority to appoint IN assistant ad
jutant general; quartefmaster general eat
be appointed under existing law, and then the
duties nov imposed upou the adjatant gcnera
can be so divided as to benefit the public ser
vice,
The governor recommends such an appro
priation IS will secure to IoWa's soldiers th'
advantages Of the allotment system, NOW be
ing carried into effect By U. s. commits
sioners.
| II is Of the highest Importance that the nu
| merical strength OF the regiments from 10 Il
| be maintainvd in the field. Our new regi
/ men1s i'll go out full, and the old ores vii
soon be filed but iu q short time their NUN
btrs will be again reduced. To remedy tbl
, evil recommend that, with the approval c
= the proper federal authorities, . camp Of il
. s1ruction be established at some suitable pola
= in this State, sufficient to accommodate Loo
: men; that the several counties be required
> | furnish their equitable proportion Of ths
= | number Of men TO place in camp under il
J. strnction; that when men are needed to ill tx
=, = ranks Of any Of our regiments, req1isitiol
! be made for the proper number, which sha
+ be filled as nearly as may be from the men
camp, from the counties in which the comp
nies composing the egiment were organize
ard their places in camp Immediately be su
!" Piled By new men from the same counus
This is entirely just to all the counties-x
seud the men into companies composed
their nuighbors and friends, and viii keep
our LII lutlF EutCL1fE
The governor urges upon The legislature t
importance OF inducing enlistMents for t
old regiments, and for that purpose be recoi
y 1ncnds the payment OF bountles by the Sta
Ill to al who should enlist in the old regimen
e. The governor recommends that tile Sta
Of election laws be SO changed SO as to allow
e. members Of Iowa regiments who would be I
ut titled to vote if at home, be allowed to "
Us wherever they may be stationed In the Uni
x States.
er The governor recommends that such p
h. | sons as cannot conveniently bear arms, be
'rt e1npt ther. from in case Of draft, upon the p
or ment Of Il fixed sum OF money to the State.
ne The governor concludes as follows:
~ s4Thc condition of the country is such
-. Justly to CAUSE anxiety and dlstrusr, but /
X dependency to the patriot. is true the
a btlllon agninsr the government has asEuu
in magnitude and shown strength We did !
r. anticipate, but it is also true the goTernm'
or | has exhibited degree OF power tDr its 81
ii. PRESTON that the most sanguine did not Dire
I'd Of. Our rulers and our people at last b
,ts | realized the extent Of The TASK before them
nd have girded themselves to the work like M
IL We have all, rulers and people, at last lear.
m on page blotted with tears aud blood tha
,rr | this war concl}iation and kindness are N
.ss than useless aud That the enemy, VII
mi whole social fabric is based upon force,
III | spects only torce and eau be subdued alone
jes force. We are learning il We have not
mn learned t1AL IL H15t lo 6tIlhG t4t GuG
hs wlere he is weakest, and to strike him th
H. continually and with all eur power, that Gc
II blessing upon our cause will most surely bt
,er it's triumph and that we cannot With CO
Of dence claim that blessing until our cause
A. being made in all things like Him, pure
hin holy, fully deserves it. II we have fully le;
er- Cd these lessons and shall fairly act U
di- them, VIC will seoL triumph. Il VT have
md l, armed them, We will yet do 60, and we
ns- then triumph"
md md On motion, 200 copies Of the message '
en- ordered printed.
,ar en Senator Rydfield, a bill to enable soli
Nee in the service Of the United States, cisizs.
,ra~ Iowa, to vote for officers to be elected al
the | general elections, and providing ways
Hsr means for carrying out the intention OF
ant act. Ordered printed
ma The Senate, after some unimportant
hns neEs. then adjourned.
AA"' In the HOUSE, Hon. Rush Clark, Spes
the called that body to order. He annou
her that the governor WAS present, and, at
mr. few remarks, = committee was appointe
rom | visit upon the governor. Inc goVerl
apgr message vas received, read, and 2.ooo Ct
i, Ifns,. Mr. Kellogg offered the following re
ex- ton:
ded. Resolred, That the comnittee on election
half | requested to prepare and report bi1l to
cling no1se az their eaEesf ~ ss 80 amf
.,so in the military service OF tue United stat
ess- vote wherever they mIy be in the Uaited y
lHer the came as though they were at their usua1
inst I Of residence
men Adopted
ion. Mystrs. Mercer and NOR Introduced
liver | +;tiors from certain citizens Of their re;
eart t;ve ronn,ips askipe for the enactment
law exempsing Qaakers from liabiit
aided Tn;1;tarc i311ty. Referred to a special cou
ower taa rnnsi.tinp of Messrs H0ltings r
cen Vi3,;ayns of Afahaska and Young.
ense 11essrs. Den1inger and Scbramm prese
re of ,at;t;ons 11on1 c1tizens Of Warren aud
Is Of RT-a1, nnnnt;es askiup far the passage
q all law to prevent the influx Of neg'oca
sub -1,,1attoee ;ntn this State. Referred 10
epre- committee consisting Of Mcssrs- Denli
ere Schra1nm and Dunlayy.
n Of t1s =. -. ~
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