Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-03

Especial Correspondence to the Davenport
Democrat
Hn-sr OF RrraRsrArAriXEsI

Democrat
llousr or REPRESENTATIVES,
Dss Mvisks, Feb. ], 1865. \
Another week has passed and but little
done F; and while We plod along, il 10 anus
ing o see the course pursued by many
members on questions Of the nost triiiing
nature, spending a whole day in discus
sing q point involving the outlay Of few
dollars Economy and retrenchment 70 the
cry With these patriots except where they
arr interested aud receive the lions share
ofthe spols Last week concurrent reao'u-
t,on from tho Senate vas taken up IN the
House. allowing TO the Whiting Commit
tees 20 the different Institutions Of the State,
only their per ditm. and actual expenses,
which Wa strongly opposed BY oil interest
ed parties, but when coming to a vote the
yeas and nays being called for, but two
members could muster courage 20 vote
n.y, McNut of Musca,ins, the great
champion Of reform being one. The fun Of
it's I'll these appointments were made IS
arewaid Tor faithful services" in the cleo
Non Of speaker, with the expectation of the
regular per diem and mileage making
"sof, thing ss they thought. but alas the
.profi,s" suddenly vanished.
A. your readers ell know there was
nill introduced BY Mr. Hatch Of Polk Co.,
for taking steps TO build new State House
..k - ct and
Gil after tho appointment Of the
commissioners ~ss made, but since
then there is considerable opposition
srising from disappointed candidates.
which consisted Of about two thirds Of the
General Assembly. who were wiling to give
their services 70 the State for five dollars
per day and mileage. bu. A. the Legislature
could appoint but sig commissioners, and
there are one hundred and fifty members, do
noe be surprised il the old State House will
answer fos few years to come ct least il
is:she opinion Of some members who thought
week ego il would certainly fall before
spring.
Then there will be IN appropriation asked
for the Deaf and Dunno Asylum, for Re
form School. fosa Normal School, to enlarge
the Psnissnsisry, to enlarge tho Insane Asy
lum. foo the Agricultural College Farm,
Blind Asylum. Orphans Home, and State
expenses will about use up all on. revenue
Without putting on metropolitan airs
by spending one and one half millions OF
dollars in . new State House, and, had
ws not better wait until the railroad is OK
tended vest, - | am informed there is no
stone accessible east Of Dcs Moines.
Nr. Kelly presented, on Friday last, pc.
tiiion Of the Board Of Supervisors of Sc 1T
county for an increase OF the compensation
Of County Treasures. which, think, there
Il 5u, little hope Of passing, as the larger
portion Of tho members have adopted the
"dos 10 tho msngcr policy, opposing all in
crease of pay, only when they or their
friends are interested.
Tho bill introduced by Mr.. Cones in the
Senate. known ~ tho ''ci,y bond bill" will
meet with opposition, although I am in
formed wAs discussed and approved by the
Still the element above referred TO, viii
another that think tho whole responsible,
oil tho State rests upon their shoulders, op
pose every bill that does not advance then
individual popularity. The trouble il w
have too many political aspirsn;s who cx
pect to receive tho nomination for Congress
next fall in their respective Districts and
in your District you will have several on
the Republican side II is thought here
the Hvht will be between sam McNutt, OF
Muscs,inc, and Judge Cotton, OF Clinton
Sam. yin win the race, as he 10 bold. fear.
icse. and has presumption sufficient TO carry
him through. He ~ backed by Burnet
and Pawn. OF Mascatinc. By the way, nj
three arc hrs, class wire pulcrs." and
have iacal,y o! moaopolizirg all offices o
honor, ,rut or prciit--espec ally those Of
pro6t Psrsiu is Trustee Of the Soldiers
orphans Home, Burnett is on COMMITTED
10 visit the Orphans Home, aud McNutt or
COMMITTEE 10 visit Penitentiayy- was can
dldste for Commissioner to build ia,
Capitol, and candidate for Congress
in the Cad Congressional District. =
McNut has only one thing to fear his am
bitica. On tho cthsr side, Judge Cotton i,
modest, very un,ssuming, and undoubtedl,
man of ability. and having the insid,
track, and having voted right on the liquo
question Though very reluctantly, but I,
win the race from Sam, the Judge will hsy,
to take more decisive stand on the liauo
Question-not only vote but work for il.
more vote from man Of his ability and In
huencc will not suit the citizens Of the %,
District.
The railroad lobby will soon be ip full
members arriving every day.
There appears 10 be . determination Z,
resume oil land grants, and 10 exact term
from oil futsee recipients Of State favors
particularly against discriminating in faro,
Of eastern oi,iss No doubt thsrs will be /,
lively fight.
there 10 talk Of 90 sscursion 70 Chicago
Nc. 4. Cook proposes TO furnish the carr
gratis il the membsrs wish 70 %. The pro-
gramme 10 to leave Dee Moines IN The morn
ing; arrive In Davenport in the evening :
stay al a,ght at the Burtis House stsrs
next morning Tor Chicago, arriviug in the
evening; stop in Chicago two nights and
ore day leave Chicago on rsturn 10 The
morning, and sssiss q Dee Monss q I
o'clock the same night. SO b. prepared q
snts stain the assembled wisdom" due no
tice Of which Will be given 10 time.
l.st not the ffisnds 81 . License Law fiat
ter themselves that their fondest hopes vii
bc realized. for it b new cgecedsd on both
s'dcs that there Wll b 90 change in III,
Liquor Law saly 10 make it more stsirRent
They will not dare, on account Of the %
psoaehinR election. to repeal the sswiuc 90,
beer" elauss, but there 10 new . bill intro
dueed to place rsotsictiens on The sale o
liquss By drueeists and prohibit the sale o
'-Bitssrs." No doubt but il will pass. Il i
sly way Of whipping the -. round III
stump. and will for the present satisfy pro
hibitonises a home. think ing |. 10 forwar,
step. HicKoaY.
The voeoe 81 Abraham n.incoDs
lhe aeaalcala 's.Sassifyl Ing Rev
oauiloM.ss
Said President Abraham Lincoln In hi.
Inaugural address :-"If, BY tho mere forcs
OF numbers, . majority should deprive 4
minority Of any clearly written eon.t;tu.
tonal right. il might, in . moral view ;,..
tify revcluticn-certainly would If such ,
right we're vital one" Is this no, nre
cisely what the radicals in Congress arc do
ing-'justifying revolution" il Abraham