Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-07
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portance of making carly and full prepare.
tions for the Conventions to nominate
democratic candidates for Representatives
10 Congress, to be elected on the first Mon
day In August n.sl. Tie lines fixed for
these Conventions are only three weeks
hrnce-,he last Friday of the present
ihUn,h having been agreed upon, 50 far as
we have heard, for that III the Southern,
and the Both day Vi the same month
for that in the Northern district. No time
shuuldtherefore be lost in holding the pri-
mary meetings in the several counties, 70
appoint delegates to the district conven.
tons. Some few Of the counties compos.
ing the northern district have already APP
pointed their delegates, and We hope that
our friends in all other counties will act
promptly in the matter, that the will Of
the people may be fully and f.irly repre-
scented in the selection of candidates TO be
supported BY the young democracy Of To-
wa.
We think that these conventions. were
called rather earlier than they should have
been; but since they have been called by
our fellow democrats at the Conventions
recently held at Andrew and Autumwa,
respectively, in the absence Of Congress
sional District Committees, it is better,
perhaps, that all should agree upon the
days thus set, than attempt postponemcnt.
Unless there should be some special and
urgent reason for different course and
as yet we have heard Of none-we are Of
the opinion that our friends in the several
counties should all agree upon the days
above named, and make their arrangements
accordingly. This course will doubtless
best subserve the interests ofthe democra-
cy, as postponement in either district
might lead to misunderstanding and confu-
sion. Atall events, let the township and
county conventions be held throughout,
and delegates appointed, with as little de.
lay as possible.
The ratio Of representation indicated
for the Convention in this district, is one
delegate for every hundred democratic
voters;but We would suggest that there will
be no harm in appointing larger delega-
tions. A uniform ratio can afterwards be
adopted by the Convention.
We are perfectly willing, also, to agree
to the place designated by the Andrew
Convention; though it would have given
better satisfaction in some counties, had
Iowa City been selected as the place for
holding the Northern Congressional Con-
vention. Though this has been expected,
for the sake Of harmony we cheerfully
waive all objection, and say let the Con-
vention be held at Bloomington. In this
we feel assured that our friends Of the
central and western counties will cordial
ly agree with US.
In conclusion-let full and good dele.
cations, oftrue and tried men be, appointed
from each county, as we arc not only then
to choose our standard bearers TO lead us
on TO another glorious democratic victory,
but are also to cut out and arrange the
work for the campaign, and SO appoint our
forces as 10 secure, beyond The possibility
ola doubt, the triumph Of cur cherished
principles.
New Hampshire Redee med.
The unterrifed democracy Of New
Hampshire have come to the rescue and
molly vindicated the honor of their State
Tho flag Of democracy which was last fall
draggled in the dust, sga;n floats proudly
aloft at the mast head oftheir ship Of State.
The allied army Of Federalist., Haleites
and Abolitionists, has met with Water.
loo defeat at the hands ofthe true democra-
cy. But a few months since, the federal
prints throughout the Union were filled
with gasconade upon the result last fall
in this State, to which they pointed as
an unerring indication Of revolution
which had taken place in public opinion,
and as the verdict ofpopular condemnation
upon the acts Of Mr.. Folks administra.
ton. What will they now say, when,
after ample time given for calm reflection,
the people Of New Hampshire. have de-
liberately pronounced verdict Of unqual-
flied approval upon the policy of the Ad-
mlnisti ration, and that too, in opposition to
all the federal abolition cant and with The
entire force Of the trailer and renegade,
Hale.with all his followers, arrayed against
them?
In IT'S towns, the returns show an
increase Of 26OO in the democratic vote,
against an increase Of GIG, in all others
democratic nett gain, 1854. This gives
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