Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-06-21

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democratic Territorial convention which
lssembled At Iowa City on the llth inst,
vas briefly noticed in our last. At that
ime we had not come into possession OF
my Of the particulars Of the proceedings,
md therefore were unable to state anything
beyond the mere fact Of the nomination.
We confidently calculated ON being able to
ay full report Of the proceedings before
our readers in to-day's paper; but from
some unaccountable cause the Reporter,
which was due last Tuesday night, failed
to arrive. and we are therefore disap-
pointed. Having been present at the con-
vention ~ q spectator, however, it is in
our power to state some facts in connex-
ion with it which cannot but be gratifying
10 all true democrats-which are in the
highest degree creditable to the actors, and
which augur well for the continued union
and success Of the democracy Of Iowa.
The convention was by far the fullest
that ever assembled in the Territory for o
similar purpose, and was composed Of the
most staunch and reliable democrats to be
found within our borders. With the ex-
ception of Mahaska, every county was
represented-represented, too, BY dele.
gates regularly appointed by the people
THE whole number in attendance must
have been between 70 and 80. They al
brought the most flattering intelligence Of
the union and harmony which in es cry
section pcrvades our ranks, and the deter.
|mination prevalent not to permit any diff
ference with regard to men to create
|scism at the election. Indeed, from ths
feeling manifested and representation.
made by the delegates, We should have
gone irto the support Of any man who
might have received the nomination with.
out the slightest doubt Of achieving mos
signal triumph. We thir,k, too, that hae
the nominee Of the small gathering Of sell
appointed delegates which took place two
days afterwards been present to witness
|the proceedings, he would have adhered t.
the determination at which he had preyi
|ously arrived, not to permit bis name to b,
used in the canvass.
The delegates, with the exception Of
perhaps a dozen or fifteen, were all in.
|structed to support the denomination Of
Gen. DoDcE, and they came together will.
ing and anxious to carry cut their instruc.
tions. The nomination may therefore
with the utmost truth, be said to have pro-
|ceeded from The PEOPLE; and perceivine
this, those delegates who had expressed o,
entertained . preference for another indi.
|vidual at once relinquished their prejudi.
|ces, and united with the majority in ma.
king UNANIMOUS nomination. In thi,
they acted as became trne democrats, ana
tner conduct will not be forgot in future
It is but natural that difference of opinion
should exist among parties as to the per
sons best qualified to fill official station
|and possessing the greatest claim to publ,
support, and it is "a privilege which demo
crate are in the habit of exercising t
|avow this preference; but when the cleal
and unbiased will Of the majority is oncs
Expressed, those who are democrats from
principle are found ready to sink all feel.
fngs Of personal character in devotion te
the cause. In the case Of the nomination
|of Gen. Dodge signal instance Of thi.
spirit Of patriotic cancellation is afforded
for he not only received the unanimou.
domination Of the convention, but this nom
fnation will be confirmed by the united
support Of the entire democracy at tht
polls in August.
DR.. BAILEY, Of Van Buren county, pre-.
sided over the deliberations Of the conyen.
|tion, assisted BY several Vice Presidents
RESOLUTIONS approving Of the conduct Of
the late Delegate-in favor Of the annexa.
tion Of Texas and the occupation Of Flori.
|da-a against a protective and in favor of /;
revenue tariff severally passed
a resolution was also adopted in favor Of
|the constitution, and recommending thu
democracy tog give it vigorous and united
support. A central committee for the Ter.
|r'tory was appointed, composed Of person.
residing at the seat of government.
The convention adjourned with the ut.
most good feeling, not member entertain.
ing a doubt but that their nomination, would
be ratified BY an overwhelming majority Of
the people in August. With ordinary
zeal and activity larger majority can be
given to the democratic nominee than he
obtained over Wallace in l843, which wa.
upwards Of 1900. What say you, fellow
democrats! Shall the effort be to exceed
this m.jorityp You can do it, if you but
will it.
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