The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-10


Dies MoIsEs, Monday, Jan. 8, 1865.
To-day Monday work other than election
eering was given 10 the Representatives ct ne
people here convened. In the afternoon Sen.
ators and Members of the House vended
their way to the hill upon The Eas4 sias
crowned by the capitol. Soon tie halls and
Hobbies were well illed. A lew ioAies brsved
the sharp winds that seem TO Be . natural
production Of this upper country - vers in
the galleries. Workmen have been for sons
time past improving and repairing tie Hslls,
aud they are now hsndsonely sppsatins.
The only feature, either Of furniture or orna-
ment that We shall mestios, i ths wellexecu-
ted bust, in plaster, Of Mr.. Lincoln, which y
to tie right 81 the presidents chair, II ssca
house. 1t shows the place which the mar
yrsd President has in the hearts OF biz coun-
trymeu. In the spirit that was his let the
Law makers of our State and Nation deliber-
ate and lesislaie, and Justice and Freedom
and Right will be the gamers By their work.
The Senate convened It two o'clock, 1t.
Governor Eastman in the Chair. In calling
the Senate to order, Gov. Eastman addressed
he members briefly, but forcibly and well.
Following the close Of his remarks, was
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Wharton, of Cedar coun-
ty. The Senate then proceeded to the cleo.
tion of officers pro tem. s
G. I. Abel was elected Secretary; ". B..
Hunt, Sergeant-at Arms Zimri Streeter,
Doorksepsr John udel, Messenger S. W.
McElderry, Postmaster.
The following gentlemen were appointed q
Committee on Credentials: B. 7. Hunt, W.
Z. Cults, 81. c. Henderson, L. W. Hart, N.
Udsll. They were instructed TO report Tues
day morning. The Senate then adjourned.
The House was called TO order by Mr..
Sherman Of Polk county, At two o'clock p
", on whose motion Mr.. Hale of Mills
county, was appointed temporary chairman.
Mr.. H.. in few words, returned thanks, and
declared the House in session and ready for
business. The House INDUCED in no prelim.
inaries, and plunged in medias res. G. S.
Wilson of the Pella Blade was elected Secre
tary, Mr.. Hunter of Hardin county, Secretary
pro tens., Mr.. Mcconnell of keokuk county
door keeper Mr.. McElderry of county
Postmaster. The following gentlemen were
appointed u committee ON credentials, anG
were instructed to report at ten clock Tues
day morning: Mr.. McNutt of Muscatin,
county. Mr.. Russell Of Jones county, Mr.
Sapp of Pottawattsmie county, Mr. Barne,
Of Mahasks, Mr.. Close Of Blackhavk coup
ty. Then the House adjourned, and the
wheels OF legislation, Just experimentally
started, and only for the purpose of organi
cation, stood still. Tuesday will see them il
steadier and longer sustained motion. Fol
lowing the adjournment, Senatorial and Hous,
Republican cancuses were held, and the fat,
oil the various aspirants for the Legislatiy,
offices were settled The result, however
they will learn after final action TO- morrow
The opposition will not, We apprehend, deem
It necessar. to hold any caucus. How tn,
glory OF the Democracy is departed 1t sit
weak and powerless, the merest fraction il
Halls wherein it Was wont TO rule.
The numerous representatives of the pres
present will probably hold . Conferenc,
or Convention, or organize themselves as
distinct branch Of the Lobby. or in som,
other equally desperate manner establish
their separate identity, and make themselve
heard.
The Register establishment is prospecting
albeit be of the euphonistic and monosy llabi
cognomen, popularity known as Dobbs, hal
closed his eyes unto things terrestrial, ant
bandaging the said organs has retired TO .
dark room and dry toast diet A. the most I'd
visable thing to do in case of ophthalmia
which has for some time past caused him t.
rest from editorial labor. Mr. Palmer, a
courteous as q gentleman ~ he il graceful
and forcibie A. writer, presides in his sane
tum, never too much engrossed with edisoria
DUTIES to give genial greeting to his friends
The proceedings OF the Legislature to
morrow may develop something interesting
and thus improve on to day. OF the which
we shall duly report S. N. G.
DIRECTORS OF THE Iowa STATE IssuRAsc,