Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-07-20

Democratic sentiment nothing for Cesar,
but all for Roine,'' inscribe upon our BAN
ners measures and not men," and union
and concession for the sake Of Iowa.
Resolved, That the democrats Of Iowa
recommend as universal panacea against
all prcdispositions to the diseases and af-
fections Of sscoonery," whether cronic,
cutaneons, or inherited, strong decoc-
ton Of Polk-weed-daily experience adj
lnotiishing us that il is not only an antidote,
but a sure preventive to Coon fever.
Resolved, That the democrats Of Iowa
have duty to perform at the coming Au-
gust election, and that the only strife and
contention among us should, be an honest
endeavor to out do each other in the cause
Of democracy.
Ecsolred, That we are in favor Of the
annexation Of Texas to this Union, and
desire to see this measure accomplished at
the earliest day that the rightful Legislation
to that effect can be had.
Resolved, That we are in favor Of the
immediate occupation of the Oregon Ter
ritory, and are prepared to aid in defend
ing every foot of American soil from the
ambitious, designing grasp of foreign pow
er.
Res luel, That the democracy of Iowa
are in favor of preserving in all their vig-
or and simplicity, the powers expressly
granted in the constitution, and are OPP
posed to any alteration Of that sacred in
strument, intended to subserve temporary
and partisan purposes.
Resolved, That we regard the veto pow
er, as great conservative principle; and
that this power, as grown Under our con-
stitution, should never be altered or ami
Inflated.
The dinner was served up upon conclu-
ding the resolutions. Every thing the
larders of the farmers of the county could
furnish was served up in true republican
simplicity. Two tables three hundred feet
long were three times crowded with the
yeotnaEry Of the country who had come up
from their feds to Join in the festivities d
the day: More than 800 were sumptuous-
" entertained, and goodly quantity oil
s'the good things" was left 10 be dis,ribu-
ted to the poor.
After the last table had been Gle red, the
following regular toasts were read By
b. s. Roberts, one of the committee IL
prepare toasts. They were received with
the most unbounded applause, and with
cheers that made the welkin ring again.
TOASTS.
/. The memory Of Washington; Lafa-
yette, and the other heroes Of the revolu-
tion-Names that will be watch-wotd.
with frcemcn, so long as time undures.
2, The ball of Revolution--Poke it OF
until every part Of The Union has felt ii.
touch.
8.
The coons in despair Mill find it no Joke
That against their Old Harry, they We GO
our. own Polk,
And as for the other, they'll cry out alas.
We can't have Frtlinghuysen, WHEN tn.
denis have Dallas.
4. The Democracy Of the country
Faithful sentinels on the watch tower o
Liberty. Their response to the voice
from Baltimore is, ''all's well.''
B. May the pure spirit Of democrac,
never be adulterated BY. admiAture witt
toryism and federalism, 'yclept whiggcry
8. Henry ,Clay--Out Of thine moutl
will the democracy judge thee. go homI
10 where you belong
Z. 1--WE stoop TO conquer''AAn appro
pirate motto fot . coon banner. Conceived
BY tosy--uttered BY traitor and adopt
ed by d party anti-republican: !.
8. Poke-weed-An antilote and proven
tive for on fever, and sure death upon IL,
live animal.
8. Truth and iustice-The armour o
the democracy, and inyulnerabls agains
the weapons Of whiggery. 81.
TO-. Tie ladies Of Iowa-God bles
Them $500. !.
il. The star spanslsd banner-Its hue
were takensfrpm heaven--time can never
obscure lis bright lustre..' @
IL. The principles Of 76, and Of th'
democratic party-May thcJ ever be TIL
same now and forever, one and iusepara
Ible... -. i;
10. Henry Clay-A political machinis
and cabine! maker, whose e4pcrtness j,
turning has commanded the admiration o
every coon in the country. III.
The immense crowd was then addresses
BY 0. S. x. Peck, Esq, Of West Poin
township, one Of the nominees for the con
vention. He made known undisguisedl,
his views Of. the power of the dilIsge'l
departments Of state governments andtll
right Of the people to alter and amend q
any time any Of such functions by prope
Legislation, as should upon a trial be. f6iin
impracticable,. oneroiis;i or inexpedieht.-
His remarks We're pertinent and solind, an
enthusiastically cheercd BY the hundred
Ewho had attentively listened to the.n.v
WV. "A. THuRsToS, Esq, ,snas then call
ed out, and gave to the audience . mos
lludicrous, but truthful picture Of the ssdem
ocratic whiggsfy'' cftlc present day: H
gave the sstablcau." as it well deserves, nc
only all the primitive colors Of federalism
but BY askillful mixture. Of the other pig
ments used in, whig etching, SO fnishc
1.-THE painting that no eye could fail TO Sc
the true portnitare u toryism Of. TO-
Mr.. T. closed his remarks amidst cheering
laughter and nnbounded applause from u
multitude. ~
| IA vigilance committee was then AT
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