The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-26
From DeS MOines.

DEs MONIES, Iowa, March "a, 1864.
| EDITOR HAwK-EYE-Dedr Sir Satur-
day was a very busy day in the House.
The resumption question having been dis
posed of for time. an earnest effort was
made to clear the docket and prepare the
way for an adjournment on the 10Th inst.
am not sure that the ghost of the Railroad
! track is fairly quoted. But its next APP
pearance, if made will he in the Senate,
where it will meet with dubious recep-
ton.
The appropriation bills Of the Senate
were reached at an early hour. For the In
sane Asylum $4,000 were promptly voted
81, 600 for the Penitentiary followed; then
go, 900 for the Agricultural College SO, OOC
for the State University, and 3, GOO for 9
State Arsenal, at Des Moines. The pecul-
lar character and objects of these appropri-
atoms explained in 4 former letter which
you did not print. do not propose to re-
peat these explanations. The Arsenal is
said, by the Adjutant General, to be indis-
Of arms belonging to the State that are go.
ing to destruction for the want Of such de-
pository.
The proposed appropriation Of 81, 600 for
Deaf and Dumb Asylum IT Des Moines,
that had been sanctioned by a large major
ity in the Senate, failed in the House. Va
! rious reasons were urged for such a dispo-
decided feeling in favor of such location
but the majority thought that the work
could be better accomplished after Rail-
road reached Des Moines. The bill was re-
garded as imperfect and indefinite, and the
House was not in a mood to perfect ii. AS
a commentary upon the propriety OF loca-
ting the State buildings i'm the four quart
ers of the State, it may be mentioned that
All expenditure Of 500 is rendered neces-
sary every session for expenses OF visiting
committees, whose visits under such mis-
management, amount TO little in the way
OF afforfing the whole Legislature prop
er conception Of the condition and manage
ment of these institutions.
The vote upon the postponement of this
bill was re-cOnsidered this morning, and
the bill was referred for perfection. OF its
fate speculation is needless.
The Valley Railroad bill engrossed the
attention OF the Senate on Saturday. An
earnest effort was made TO shape the bill 50
as 10 adjust the outstanding,cla against
the lands granted 10 this company, and at
the same time do justice 10 The road. X
condition WAS imposed upon the company
TO which they seriously demur. They are
required 10 build their road 10 Osk aloosa.
These plugs are a thorn in the flesh OF the
the railroad companies. They rarely pay
expenses, and divert means needed for the
main lines. The Lyons and Marion plugs
Cedar Rapids road.
BY a bill that has passed both Houses,
the Treasurer Of State is authorized to re-
deem the warrants on the war and defence
fund, out Of any funds in the Treasury if
the financial condition of the State justifies
such redemption.
Col. Williamson has written to the SOL
diers engaged in the lawless execution Of
Cairns, the murderer, recommending them
to give themselves up peaceably to the law
full authorities of the State. II they feel
sure that they cannot be convicted by a
jury in the county where the crime was
they will probably comply
with bis request. The Governor will rem
der all necessary aid for their arrest if they
refuse.
The note OF preparation for the departure
of the Legislature is still heard on everv
side. Members are packing up books
Legislative perquisites and congressional
and trunks. Some who are in
special haste are excused for the balance of
the session. Others mean to slip their ca
bles at the first convenient opportunity
and HE them to the dear ones at home.
who are wondering, perchance, what
changes legislative hOnors have wrought
in the absent ones. We can assure them
dear HdWk-Eye that they will find the re-
turning members in an admirable state Of
uncontaminated by the cor
increased rotundity, the ease with which
they have borne the burthens Of state
Already extensive collections Of stationery
have been transferred from the desks OF
to fulfill the objects of their be-
stOwment al home. Leave taking will soon
be in order and complimentary resolutions
viii call forth melting speeches, to be fol-
balls.
Our citizens on the west side are regret
Ting that the Slavery House could not make
It's terms TO suit the members as il has am.
PIE accommodations for most of them and
ought TO have entertained them so as to
bring them together within reach of those
attentions and courtesies that many would !
have been glad to bestow upon strangers. |
think that the failure will be avoided |
next time, and that the members will be |
Kept more together, Notwithstanding the |
serious difficulty interposed by the distance
u the State House from the main portion /
If the city.
The bill for the relief Of soldiers families
vas finally shaped by the Senate yesterday
ess than two mills, to be distributed under
direction Of the Supervisors; no family re-
.eiving more than $4,000 per annum. In
his form il passed that body.
BY vote Of p to l6 the Railroad Tax
Dill was defeated in the Senate.
Oy q ueclsIV0 VOCe the dOOS0 yesterday
iecided againt changing our present form
u county. organization, on the ground,
mainly, that the system has not yet been
alrly tried. The same body indefinitely
postponed bill providing for the publica-
ion Of the proceedings Of Supervisors at
q cents per square.
The Deaf and Dumb Asylum bill was re-
erred to special committee, who are fl
'orable to its adoption when il is invested
With proper restrictions.
The amendatory School Law is at sea
gam, the House having submitted ano:h-
7 Oil for that adopted by the Senate. It
dimcult to say what shape the measure
will finally assume.
The legislative mill is grinding RAPIDLY.
nd the grist, such as it is, will soon BE-
eady for public inspection. It will be
ound that much important work has been
zone, some OF which was not thought of
vhen the Legislature convened. but Is he
leved to be wise and just. ~
Yours, DEs MONIES.
lows State Sanitary Agency.
ST. LOUIS. March 21 1851