The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-01-28
FROM THE CAPITAL.

Correspondence Of the Advestiser.
| = DRs MONIES. Jan. 18th, 1864.
Yesterday the Inauguration of the
Governor and Lieut.. Governor took place
The ceremony, together with the sur
roundings, made very impressive scene
Two o'clock was the hour appointed, but
long before that time arrived the gallery
and lobby we're crowded with ladies, while
the aisles and spaces between the seats
we're crowded with gentlemen. The rear
end of the Hall was almost covered with
four large flags, and smaller flags were
suspended above the windows. The
house was filled to overaowipg before the
ceremonies began. When the Conven-
ton was called to order some one moved
that the Agricultural Board be invited
to "take seats in the Convention during
the Inauguration. odd Russell of Wash.
ington, who had not been able to get
his seat, moved that the Convention take
rising vote. The motion was carried.
The State officers, Judges of the Supreme
Court, Adjutaut General and returned
soldiers were also invited to "take seats"
The Governor and Lieut.. Governor,
aud Governor aud Lieut.. Governor elect
were seated on the stage, the Judges of
the Supreme Court took their position
behind the Clerks desk, and the State
officers arranged themselves in 'front.'
Baker "got into position with his ell
bows on the desk and his chin in hand.
The programme was then announced,
and the 1st Assistant Clerk of the House
mounted chair aud sang, ellis truth is
marching on" in the chorus of which
the whole audience joined. The oath of
Office was then administered by Judge
Wright, in very clear, distinct aud
steady voice.
Gov. Stone then delivered his very ex-
cellent inaugural in a very mastery man
ner. The feelings Of the audience had
been SO wrought upon during the deliv-
cry of the inaugural, that when the Clerk
again mounted his chair and commenced
singing, orally around the Fas," the
whole audience instinctively arose to
their feet and joined in the chorus. The
high officials also joined in. Judge Lowe
became so excited that he went off in
regular Methodist style, singing and
gesticulating so as to attract the atten-
ton and provoke the smiles of the whole
assembly, Gen. Baker seemed very much
exercised, and Gov. Kirkwood, in spite
of starched collar and clean clothes,
managed to look pleased and do his share
ofsinging, creditably. (N B.-Gov. X.
had previously, in private, expressed the
discomfort alluded TO-.
After the Convention adjourned the
audience dispersed, after giving three
cheers for Gov Stone, three for Kirk
wood, three for the Flag, three for Judge
Lowe, and three for tho Iowa Soldiers.
J.C.
DEs MONIES, January 18th, 1864
! Another week of the session of the
Legislature has passed, and though quite
an amount Of business has been intro
duced, very little has been finished. All
the standing committees are fairly at
work and find they have plenty of sitting
to do. It seems very fashionable for
members, wishing Legislation on certain
subject, to present resolution refcrrin z
the investigation of the subject to a GER
tain committee, with instructions to ore
port at an early day by bill or otherwise. "
Thus the work is imposed on the com.
mittees and members have the satisfac
ton of getting their names on the record
and of tlattering themselves they have
accomplished what their constituents
asked while at the same time they art
relieved of any missiving as to their in
competency to draw bill.
There is an effort being made to chang,
the Supervisor system to the Commits
sioner system. As to members the Senat
is pretty evenly divided. In the Hous
majority are in favor Of the present sys
tem. The advocates Of change have no
agreed as to what change is best. S
the present indications are that n
, change will be made.
, There are various plans for increasin
the business and the pay of the Office {
County Judge. Some suggest maxim
him clerk of the Board of SUPERVISOR
some propose giving his court addition;
{ jurisdiction, rhilo other, aro III favor
, giving him the recording. Most fave
, the latter plan. A few because of tn
multiplicity of schemes have set the
faces against them all.
, The Board of Education will undoub,
edly be abolished, and the Office of Sta,
Superintendent created. No one ca
tell certainly what will farther be dom
l speak from present indications.
Another Dog Low has been introdu,
ed by member bearing tho savage nam
of Lyon. To the timorous, those VIII
dodge votes and shrink from respons
bilities, the introduction of this bi
brought with it visions of bloody spec
tres, rows and murders, and, worse tina
all, political defeat. With such the mer
fact of its being Dog Law is suSicien
to set them against it.
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