winning the election. Hempstead served as governor from 1850 through 1854. Under Hempstead, Iowa's population considerably increased after Hempstead strongly encouraged incomers to live in Iowa. Fifty two new counties were also formed while Hempstead was in office, and the state of Iowa practiced financial conservation. Hempstead also strongly opposed banks, which was reflected in his actions while in office. The Iowa Constitution of 1846 prohibited banking in Iowa, and twice Hempstead vetoed any attempt to appeal this law. Temperance was also a large issue under Hempstead. Many prohibition supporters petitioned in favor of prohibition in Iowa, but Hempstead simply took no action, and left this issue up to local authorities. Post-gubernatorial Career When Hempstead's term as governor ended on December 9, 1854, he attempted to run for the United States congress, but lost due to his opinion over prohibition. Later, Hempstead was repeatedly elected to and served as Dubuque's county judge until 1867. Hempstead also served as an auditor in Dubuque from the year 1869 until 1873, and also was honored as justice of the peace in 1882 until his death in 1883. The creation of Dubuque's city hall was led by Hempstead while he was in office. Hempstead hired the architect John F. Rague to design the city hall. Rague modeled Dubuque's city hall after New York's Fulton Street Market building and Boston's Faneuil Hall. The first floor of the building was intended to be used as a market for the local farmers to sell their goods. The second floor contained the main city court room, offices, and council chamber. The town hall was located on the third floor, where the public could gather to host events. This building still stands today. References 1812 births 1883 deaths Politicians from New London, Connecticut Members of the Iowa Territorial Legislature Democratic Party governors of Iowa Politicians from Dubuque, Iowa 19th-century American politicians