Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-03
DES MOINEs CORREsPOND.
ENCE.
SAvgRY HorsH, |
February I'd, 1868. !

quiet aspect. Statesmen rest on the well
elrned iaureIs Of the week, and those Who
find It convenient obtain leave Of absence
10 visit their constituents. Several Of the
Senators aud . large number Of the menu
bsrs Of the House are now absent, many OF
whom are on committees visiting the differ
snt State institutions. This was made The
basis Of = resolution on Saturday to take .
recess Of the House from Feb. lSth TO the
25th inst, which, after considerable skir-
mishing, was passed by vote of 43 to 81,
and then defeated In the Senate. There are
some probabilities that the matter will be
brought up again. The House also passed
a resolution instructing the Committee on
Public Schools to inquire il any legislation
is necessary 20 secure TO persons OF color
the right to receive instruction at the pub
lie schools. Bills we're introduced In sub
stance as follows Relating to independ-
ent school districts substituting Boards Of
Directors for Township Trustees, and an
other authorizing the organization Of fire
in towns not incorporated, Civ
ing the voters the right to appropriate sums
of money not exceeding q 900, At ons
time, to purchase fire ex,inguishing appar-
atus.
In the Senate, Mr.. Cones resolution dis
missing two Of the messengers, one tho son
of . Senator and the other son Of Judge
ofthe Supreme Court. and giving the places
TO two soldiers orphans, Was loaded down
with amendments and whsreases, and
finally defeated. No places Of profit to sol
diers' orphans when it interferes with party
pets. To smooth the matter over, one Of
the boys was appointed additional msssen-
ger kind Of sub 70 lhs others. Love for
tho soldisss-s debt Of gratitude paid. in
deed | These old astful dodgers hadn't the
manly courage to vote the resolution down
squaselY and boldly proclaim their greater
love for the pslsrv messenger fss than for
the soldiers orphsns. But they are not
through with il yet, - il 10 thought that
Mr.. Cones will bring the matter up again.
Yet these ere tri6ss compared with the ne
gro and liquor questions. Since the last
"set to- on the License Law question,
when The hydropaths lost ten Of their
valiant crew, there has been manifest Dc
sire to avoid the troublesome question. IL
10 growing big on their hands.
The two lodges Of G. T.'s Of the city
have been the scene Of heavy gesticulAtions
and solemn promises on the part Of some
Of the statesmen that the lines Of prohibi-
ton shall be drawn still closer, and that too
by this General Assembly. Lay on Nc
Duff, but old Scott county has sent her pro-
test, $3.50 strong. This interesting fight
must come, probably within two weeks
Then look out for fun. The heavy guns on
both sides are loaded to the muzzles, and
their shots will surely bring the fencs-riding
politicians to the dust The License Law
advocates expect defeat, but they who claim
victory will surely earn il, and be troubled
to retain it.
There is another little matter pressing on
their hands. Curly is coming up In such
shape ~ 10 interfere. with the fall election.
us euort TO postpone tne question Ivvhs
like failure and some heavy fnnessing is
looked for. The result in Ohio has taught
them lesson, and they would like to make
il a special separate issue here. "But We
shall see what No shall see." They say
they have faith in the "Dutch vote," but
can't trust Republicans whose hair curls
tight.
These are the two leading questions. and
will continue such until disposed Of. Some
are silly enough to think they will not be
made political issues, but such cannot be
The case, the way they are now tending
The RAIDS here don't know which way to
ook-thers is Just enough Of the Democrat
&c element to make much troubles
Other matters, ID the hands of the vari-
'us committees, are being brought into
shape and prepared for action. Among the
bills certain Of favorable action is the es-
adjustment Of Reform School. Several
places in the State Me working for it, but
il will probably be located at Dss Moines.
As the special correspondent Of the DEMO
GRAFT keeps Its readers posted on Legislative
matters We will turn our attention to other
Ihings.
Amusements are numerous at the capital,
md 60 are those who enjoy them. The
'kating rink, Masquerade balls and social
parties are the order Of the day. The "Lsg-
stature fellers," az they are called, play the
gallants role we'll. For girls Davenport
'ut, Of course,) Des Moinss is No. place
pretty and witty, as the term gees.
OF The citv-thers is considerable Of it,
lofss-railroad and oil, which they cay deSs
'sy. People from the country come in and
ide. because it's oheap-5 cents The cars
re Of sons ssyle-drivsr, entrance and
lorses altogether rolling down back street,
ooking like bushel basket on wheels
fhs 'bue line also pays. because il begins
nd ends someehsrs. and takes people
'hsrs they want to go. The only thing
has dossn't pay 10 lssislatiog-including
tamps and all. Three ssntsrs won't buy
'ash. and % per day isn't much bsttsr.-|
We propose TO walk around the city few
lines this afternoon, and to-morrow We are
Ioing up TO take good square look at the
aw-sivers, and perhaps wo will tell how
hey look to the unsophisticatsd
DRAKs.
Nsw RAiLsoAD PRcJscf.-Our citixsns
viii be g'sd 70 hear that Davsnpsst is in
or another railroad. The Nashna Post
laith:
"A railroad company WAS Organised on
" "ednssday last. tor tho purpose Of build