Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-03-04
DISTRICT COW ENTEoN.


DISTRICT CONVENTION.
1t is now settled, we believe. that the Wings
are TO meet IN their respective townships on tho
first Monday IN April next, and appoint three del
egates to Congressional Dlsiric, Convention, TO
be held III Cambridge city, Saturday the 10Th
day OF April next, for the purpose OF nominating
a candidate for Congress from this District. Some
difference OF opinion exists, however, as to the
best plan by which the people may express their
preference for the respective asprants, or The ~
dsidual who may be deemed worthy OF the hon
or of seat in Congress. We have suggested
that the Delegates should be elected by ballot
by the Wings, or that vote should be taken IN
struct'ng the delegates who nigh, be otherwise
chosen--fOr whom TO vote. We leave the matt
ter however, TO the decision of the people, and as
they hold the power in their hands, they viii act
they III their Judgment may deem most expc-
diem, and proper. 1t is feared by some that II
would 10 tnexpedicut to elect tho delegates from
the fact that the locos would Interfere. In most
Of the Tow nshlps men may bo found who
quaInted with the political principles Of every
man IN tho Township, and who, If appointed
conduct the election could prevent the iocos from
voting. 1t would dc singular indeed, If the Wings
cannot hold meeting aud prevent their political
opponents from interfering. There can be no
difficulty Ia it, If deemed necessary to hold
lection in a Wing meeting. Loco!ocoism is bold
aud lnPudent but II can yet be taught that usur.
patton will no, be amely submitted TO- Let tho
Wings act they deem proper, regardless Of their
opponents. But SAID before, are perfect.
~ wiling that the people III the different town
ships should they fl IN the selection of
their delegates, aud we shall most cheeriully abide
their decision and give the candidate OF the Con
vention our most hearty support. We sutjoin
the following article from our friend Grubbs If
the Newcastle Courier:
ave have copied into to-day's paper two ar
tlcles, one from the Cen,revIo Record, the 9th
er from the Richmond Pailadinnl, upon The sub
icct Of District Cow euiIop. 10 nominate a candi
date for Congress. We hay only 10 repeat What
we have heretofore said, that are IN favor Of
holding Convention at Cambridge, il beng tho
most central and COW enient point the district,
MT an early dav. The first Of May az suggest
ed by the Palladium, strikes US being lItt0
too late, but It may perhaps be better 10 name
that day a. hpy time sooner would conflict with
the Circuit cour, 10 some one OF The counties of
the District. Wo therefore second The call for
a District Convention, TO meet a, Cambridge, on
Monday the first day Of May next.
There lose. We hope the
Central Committee Of Henry County will spe ed
lily agree upon Il day, aud call meeting TO APP
point delegates.
{ II has been suggested 10 US thnt the best and
falrest way 10 obtain full expression Of the sen
timents Of the people, would be TO call a convcn-
ton Of tho wings of each township, and let III m
by a decide upon first, second, and third
choice, to be supported by the delegates TO the
District Convention. Some plan must be agreed
upon, and that Speedily