The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-12-26

,- w ASHlNGTON, Zee. ~, 1900.
We sometimes hear man say, 81 was
not born in the woods to be scared by
owls In something like reverse strain
I am obliged to say that scas raised in the
West to catch the ague at Washington
Not heavily, but still enough in earnest to
make me feel mean and miserable, the
cbattering, yellow fiend has laid his hand
on me for some weeks, till l am anxious,
and at present with reasonable hope early
to dispense with his company and his little
draughts.
Congress is fairly on it's legs, though no.
thing will be entered upon with animation
until after the Holidays. They talk about
doing something before, about not adjour-
ming, and all that; but they wont do any
thing, certainly; they never do, and can't
be got to.
Our delegation have, altogether, been as
signed to as respectable and responsible
positions upon committees as could rea-
sonably be demanded. And it is the mere
fact to say, that in point of capacity and
character they average equally with any
delegation here, and superior to many
The decision with reference to the soldiers
vote, assures, also, that its political unity
is to remain unbroken.
Scarcely ever did body of men find
themselves calleH upon to face graver re-
sponsibilities, to Originate and enact more
important measures, than the last Con-
gress. The character of their duties has
hardly ever been equalled, in Importance,
in the history of the world. But the du-
ties of the present Congress are hardly less
comprehensive in their scope and solemn
in importance than those of the last term.
From the general complexion Of the House
do not see why that body may not be re-
lied upon to perform its duties as well and
wisely.
The Canal bills are going to be the chief
fny Of Str. fn in mr. q.
sent appearances. The elements OF con-
flict are fast gathering. The various con-
nected interests are feeling about for their
affinities. The New York politicians are
raising their fund and preparing for oper-
atoms in their well-known way. And this
series Of contemplated measures will very
likely dominate great deal of the legisla-
ton of the session just commenced,-
whether for good or evil, remains to be
seen.
The case of the Dubuque bonds has just
been argued before the Supreme Court.
think argument has been closed, but per-
haps not. Judgment, at any rate has not
been rendered. It is greatly to be hoped
that whatever the judgment is, it may be
upon the merits Of the case, and decisive.
Whatever the state of the law actually is
in the case, cannot be too soon known.
hope, therefore, it will not go Off on any
technicality, or be procrastinated by any
informally or indecisive judgment.
J. o. Wilson, of Muscatine, lately a clerk
| in the Post Office Department, has resign
| ed his position and returns to Iowa to enter
the Ministry of the Baptist Church. He is
q young man of fine talent and attain
| ments, and 1 trust has before him u career
of usefulness and honor in the sacred field.
Many Iowa people are here at present.
Still more recently have been. Or. Walk
er, Of Fort Madison, has been here some
time on business in connection with his
collection district. Judge johnson il here
In connection with the public bond case,
having been deputed, believe, by the