evidence even of the number and description of arms issued to said companies. I am informed by the Commissary General, that there is a considerable quantity of military stores at Ft. Dodge, at which place they were deposited by the late Adjutant General, during the Indian troubles in the Northwest, in the spring of 1856. I have no information as to the precise character of these stores, but have been assured that they have been kept in good condition since their deposit at that point. It is proper to say in this connection, that the Adjutant General resides away from the capitol, and I have had no opportunity since the communication of your resolution, to examine the records in his office. I have called his attention to your inquiries, and will communicate to your honorable body any information touching the same which may come into my possession prior to your adjournment. RALPH P. LOWE. TO THE SENATE MARCH 5, 1858 From the Journal of the Senate, p. 405 To the President and Gentlemen of the Senate: I beg leave to notice that the "act to give additional security to land titles in this State," and also the "act to give greater security to purchasers and mortgagees of real estate," have both become laws without my agency, as they were not returned within the time limited by the Constitution with my approval. RALPH P. Lowe. TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES From the Journal of the House of Representatives, p. 719 EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, IOWA, DES MOINES, March 20th, 1858. To the Speaker and House of Representatives: I have the honor to submit a communication from the State Printer, Mr. Teesdale, explaining the reason why the Inaugural Address delivered by myself had not been printed in the Holland language. Further than this, I have no information touching the enquiry contained in your resolution, as I was not charged personally or officially with the superintendence of that matter. RALPH P. LOWE. To His Excellency Gov. Lowe. OFFICE OF STATE PRINTER, DES MOINES, March 17th, 1858. Dear Sir: Your note of inquiry is before me. In reply I would state that the Inaugural Address of the present Governor has not been printed in the Holland Language, for the reason that the only establishment in the State, where it can be printed, has refused to print it. The reason rendered for such refusal, is that the translating of the document was not given to the proprietor of said establishment. Respectfully yours, J. TEESDALE, State Printer. PROCLAMATIONS DECLARING THAT CERTAIN ACTS RELATIVE TO BANKING HAD BEEN APPROVED JULY 29, 1858 From MS. Copy of Executive Register, Vol. I, p. 459—in the Office of the Secretary of State, Des Moines Whereas two acts of the late General Assembly, one entitled "An Act to incorporate the State Bank of Iowa" Approved March 20th 1858, the other "An Act authorizing General Banking in the State of Iowa" approved March 22d 1858-were submitted to a vote of the people of this State for their approval or rejection on the 28th day of June of the present year, according to the provisions of the act of submission, ordering a special election for the purpose, approved March 23d 1858. And whereas an official canvassing of the votes of the State at the time and place and in the manner prescribed by law, it was found that the vote upon the State Bank of Iowa were Forty one thousand five hundred & eighty eight for and Three thousand six hundred & ninety seven against the same, And that the vote upon the General Banking law were Thirty thousand four hundred & nineteen for and Ten thousand four hundred & forty seven against the same, a certificate of which facts stating that the number of votes given for and against each of said laws was duly filed in the Office of the Secretary of State as required by law. Now therefore I, Ralph P Lowe, Governor of the State of Iowa, by the authority given me in law, do hereby make known and declare that both of said acts have been approved by a majority of all the electors of this State voting for or against the same, and as such have taken effect and are now in force as laws of this State. LS In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the great seal of the State of IowaDone at Des Moines this 29th day of July A D 1858, of the Independence of the United States the 83d and of this State the 12th. RALPH P. Lowe DESIGNATING OFFICES TO BE FILLED AT THE GENERAL ELECTION AUGUST 9, 1858 From MS. Copy of Executive Register, Vol. I, p. 463-in the Office of the Secretary of State, Des Moines Whereas, by an act of the Seventh General Assembly of the State of Iowa, entitled "An act revising & amending Title IV. of the Code, & further providing for elections, filling vacancies in office, resignations, and contesting elections," approved March 23rd 1858, it was made the duty of the Governor, at least thirty days before any general election, to issue his proclamation designating all the offices to be filled by the vote of all the electors in the State, or by the electors of any Judicial District; NOW THEREFORE; I, RALPH P. Lowe, Governor of the State of Iowa, do by this my Proclamation publish & declare, that at the next General Election, to be held in this State, on the second Tuesday of October next, the following offices are to be filled by vote of all the Electors of this State, to wit: The office of Secretary of State. The office of Auditor of State. The office of Treasurer of State. The office of Attorney General. The office of Register of State Land Office. The office of Commissioner of the Des Moines River Improvement. And the following offices are to be filled by vote of the electors of each of the Eleven Judicial Districts of this State, as established by act of the said General Assembly to wit: The office of District Judge. The office of District Attorney. The office of one member of the Board of Education. Whereof all citizens and officers concerned, particularly the Sheriffs of the several counties, will take notice and be governed accordingly. (L. S.) In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand BY THE GOVERNOR, ELIJAH SELLS, Sec'y of State. RALPH P. Lowe. |