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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28
The Democratic Platform.

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In another column will be found the
platform adopted by the late Baltimore
Convention. A portion o! these resolu-
tons were adopted by our last State Con-
ton and published by us ct the time. We
have deemed it best, however, to re-pub-
lish them along with the rest, for the con-
venience of reference, as well as that our
flag may be fully, fairly and boldly thrown
to the breeze. This we consider not on
" the duty Of the democratic party to the
country, but also one which its delegates
have performed in an open and candid
manner, which furnishes striking con-
trast with the skulking cowardice Of the
National Taylor Wing (?) Convention,
which prevented them from adopting a
single declaration Of principles for the
public eye.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28

wa, were requested to publish the pro.
ceedings Of this Convention.
On motion the following gentlemen
were appointed as members Of the Con-
gressional Central Committee of CORES
pondence for the LIST Congressional Dis.
trict.
S. J.. Bayard, of Jefferson, Guy Wen,
Of Lee, H. B. Henderson,, Of Wanpello
A. Hall, ofVan Buren,, T. Baker, Of Polk
On motion the thanks Of the Conven.
ton were returned to the President for
the able and impartial manner in which
he has presided, and to the officers Of the
Convention for the industry and attention
with which they have discharged their du-
ties. s.,
Whereupon on motion the Convention
adjourned sine die. $3ll-
URIAH B1GGs, Pre.t.
RoBEnr BRowS, ~.
Wn: NJ. MoRRow, wee ffes"'
5 1sy n ess;s, Secretaries.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28
Looking one way aud lsOwin.
another.

The Neutrality-suspicious. was unanimous
ly adopted BY the sapient members of the
Bloomington Wing Congressional Conven-
ton. The only comment which is called
for from us, in order to show how SUI
premely ridiculous this grave body OF
wiseacres have thereby rendered them
selves, is to observe that the convention
adopted strong resolutions in favor Of, and
avowing their determination to do their
best for the election to the Presidency OF
ZACHARY TAYLOR, one of The most e.rte,,-
sine Stare holders Of the Souhi-one who
makes it regular business upon one OF
his plantations, to breed men and women
into existence for life of bondage and de-
gradation. o whiggery, thou art jewel
Of consistency. Here is the resolution:
s'Resotred, That we are in favor of the
Wilmot Proviso, ESQ called, } and that duty
and patriotism require us TO declare that
we are opposed to the extension of slave
ry over any territory now possessed, or
which MAY be hereafter acquired by the
United States
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28
Il hat Reward.

Some weeks since the Cleveland Plain
dealer offered handsome reward to the
wing editor who would tell the biggest lie
about Gen. CAss and make it appear that
he is opposed to western interests, and
another to the one who would say any
thing at all against Gen. BUTLER. By the
last Hawkeye we see that its notorious
editor IS putting in strong claim TO both
these prizes. First the editor in question
asserts roundly that Gen. Cass is SO oppo-
sed, and next he copies from another whig
journal the following barefaced paragraph,
as the grounds Of his claim to the second
reward: #a
"kEEp 1T BEFORE THE PEorLE.-That
at certain horse race few weeks ago,
ON SUNDAY, in Mexico, Gen. WIN. o.
BuTLER was participating on one of the
stands which fell with a tremendous crash,
but the General escaped unhurt."
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28

vvssca.sr,, U. 5. senators.

we matted last week to notice the election BY
the Wisconsin Legislature, of Ex-Gov. HENRY
DopcE, and ISAAC P. WALKER, both democrats
as U. S. Senators from that State.
Thus has our young sister State, by the prompt
ness and energy Of the democracy, consummatet
her union with the federal government; while Iowa
crippled and hanpered at the outset by an acciden
tai waig majority in the House Of Representatives
is still as destitute of voice in the highest branch
OF our national legislature il she did not exist
Let this truly humiiating and ruincus aspect OF cul
State politics excite the hearts and nerve the hands
of tn, Democracy of Iowa, so that, dropping all mi
nor and local questions, they may be strong in the
coming contest, and wipe from our escutcheon tn
foul, upas stain of federal whiggery.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28
Most 6 ontelnptikie hnd Humflia-.

n;.well known TO our readers tbat the
late Wing (Taylof) National Convention
lacked both the honest manliness and the
unanin,ity Of sentiment necessary to adopt
a declaration Of principles upon which to
60 before the people in the present cam
paign. In view Of this fact, and as par
tial, though truly humiliating acknowledge
ment Of its fraudulent cowardice, the last
Hawkeye has adopted one of Gen. lay
lor's numerous and contradictory letters,
which it is pleased to term the "Taylor
Platform" We hardly know which is
most deserving If condemnation and con-
|tempt-the refusal to come out like men
in declaration Of their views and designs,
or that n-worshipping, trucking and
contemplate toadyism which looks to
single individual, and not to a party, for
declaration of principles, which, after all,
lis Just no declaration at all. According
to their system of tactics, which is, thai
call is fair in politics, they may felicitate
themselves with the idea that they pos
sess one important advantage, such as it is
over us, viz: that in Gen. Taylor's hume.
rous letters, they may find all kinds o.
platforms" (?) II they cannot find one
to suit every locality and caprice, it vii
be because the catalogue is not yet com
plete. But be patient, Q, thou universal
diversified and heterogeneous whiggery
the ssTaylor Platforms" are not all issuet
yet; 'sihe cry is still they come, 7 Yo,
know not what day may bring forth.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28
Proceedings Of the Dem q cratic
Convention Of the LIST Congress
siUnaI District.

The delegates having assembled in the
Court House at Fairfield on the 18th inst,
pursuant to notice, OH motion of Mr.. Bay
ard, of Jefferson, the conventios was tenn
porarily organized by the appointment of
David Henderson,, Of Henry, as Chairman
and Geo. May, of Wapello, as Secretary.
On motion, committee of three was
appointed for the purpose of examining
and reporting on the credentials of dele
gates. Judge Bayard, Col J. G. Crock
err, of keokuk. and J. B. Lash, of Henry,
were appointed. On motion the follow
ing delegates were appointed commit
tee, to report the names of suitable per-
sons to act as the permanent officers Of
the convention viz: S. s. Ross, of Jetfer-
son, P. G. Tiffany, of Henry, and Fl. Hall,
of Van Buren,. On motion offs. Jackson,
Of Lee, the following gentlemen were APP
pointed committee to draft resolutions
expressive Of the views of the convention:
S. J. Bayard, of Jefferson, Chairman, Col
J. G.. Crocker, Geo. May, ]. B. HaInil.
ton, and j. D. Spalding.
| The convention then adjourned till
O'Clock p. NJ. And in the interval Del
AEON Smith, Esq, being invited to address
the delegates, in an able and powerful
speech, showed up most of the inconsis-
tencies of our opponents; his address was
listened to with profound attention, inter
rupted only by frequent applause. The
convention re-assembled at o'clock P
M. When the committee on officers re.
ported the names of the following gentle
men as officers OF this convention: URIAH
BIGGS, President, RoBERr BRows
WV. NJ. MoRRow, Vice Presidents, Gu,
Wells, Secretary, James Craig, Assistant
Do.
The committee on credentials reported
the names of the following delegates a:
entitled to seats in this convention:
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28
From Telegraphic dispatches of NO. Republican.
Arrival of the America.

BosroS, June Ia.
The Cunard line steamer .7merica ar
rived this morning, having sailed from
Liverpool on the Sd instant. She made
the passage in only ten days. 'e5
There had been armed assemblages of
Chartists and Repealers in different parts
of Eng land, and serious riots had been the
consequence. ss <aA. a.
Business is almost entirely suspended
IN the manufacturing districts.
Mitchell was convicted of treason, and
sentenced to be transported for IA years.
lie was sent to the hulks at Bermuda.
AT Paris all was quiet.
The Chartist disturbances at Manches-
ter and London were suppressed imme-
diately by the issuing of an order by the
Police prohibiting the meeting.
The condemnation of Mitchell had cau.-
ed great excitement throughout the coun-
try. His family have been adopted by
the Irish nation.
FRANCE.
The determination to break down Or
ganzed labor creates excitement. Emile
Thomas, who succeeded Louis Blanc, in
the administration of the Ateliers Nation
aux, has been superseded and sent TO Bor-
deaux under arrest. The workmen de-
mand his restoration, but the National
Guards thus far have preserved order.
Blanqui has also been arrested.
The National Assembly and the men,
bers Of the Provisional Government have
settled their difficulties and become recon-
ciled. 1t has been ordained that the men,
bers of the Executive Department must
attend the sittings Of the National Assem-
bly, when forty members desire it.
Louis Blanc's part in the onspiracy Of
May Is, has been fully established, and
the proper authorities have applied to the
National Assembly for liberty to prose-
cute him.
The villa of the Roteschilds was burn
ed by incendiaries, in pursuance, it is
thought, Of a system, the details of which
were found among Blanqui's papers. for
destroying the credit Of the Bourgeoise,
by rendering the possession Of property
insecure.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Austrians had defeated tie Mil
anese near lake Idree. The Danes had
obtained the victory over the Germans at
Sundersitz. The Germans retired, hay-
ing lost upwards of a thousand men, and
their artillery.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28
Delaware County Convention.

The democracy net at Delhi, June 10th, pur-
suant TO notice in the Express and Reporter.
The meeting was called to order BY John ".
Penn, on whose motion, A. X. Eaton. was cal
led to the chair, aad T. Marks elected secretary.
The object of the meeting having been stated 6y
the chair.
On motion Of John j. Barrett, each township
proceeded TO the election Of three delegates 10 al
lead the Floyd Convention on TIE 2llh, when
resulted as follows: Deihi-koiand AUbcTy,
John w Penn. and John ". Clark. North IcGk
William H. WhitesiCes, John Nicholson. and
James NJ. Custo. Eads Gi oye-MoTrls NJ Reed,
William Turner, and Samuel Kelly. Colony
John j. Barrett. Drake Nelson and Jacob Smith.
On motion Of James NJ. Custor, the Conven-
ton proceeded TO select suitable person TO be
presented 10 the Floyd Convention as a suitable
Candidate for Representative; whereupon, after
some discussion and Informal voting, or lotion
OF I. Marks, A. K. Eaton was duly elected.
On motion OF John W. Clark,
Resolved. That the Convention t.eem it ITpru-
den, TO peremptoIiy instruct their delegates
that all the circumstances al the time Of the Coz
yention should be consulted.
On motion Of Daniel Brown, The Convention
pIoceedei to the election of candidate tof
County Commissioner for the wes,ern district;
when, aft er an informal vote, on motion of Nor
ris NJ. Reed, William Turner was duly nom.-
! mated.
After some difference Of opinion as to whe,h-
er the law contemplated the election Of Distrlc
| Clerk and Prosecuting Attorney at the August
| election Of 1913, on motion Of Roland Aubrey,
| each township proceeded to the e!eciio" c. two
de egates 10 meet at Delhi on the first day OF Juy
rexi, Tin case it becomes necessary TO elect 10
nominate suitable persons as candidates Tor sai'
| Offices, which resulted as follows: Deihl-JohA
! w. Penn and Thomas c. Helm. North FORK
I T. MARKS and Mnrt Nicholson. tau5
| Groye-John Bel and Daniel Brown. Colony
Richard Barrett and Jacob Smith.
| On motion Of Drake Nelson,
| Ordered, That the proceedings be published II
| the Miners Express and Iowa Capital hePotte''
| On motion OF Holly Lowe,
The Convention adjourned 70 meet by ORDER o.
/ the Central Committee.
- - A. X. EATON, Chairnan'
THEODORE MARKS, Secretary.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28
A Bantcr--Littlc Iowa, in the Field

ing held in Iowa county, which publish in anoth
or column, it will be seen that her Democracy are
organizing and preparing for the great contest
They have thrown out challenge to the democracy
Of the several counties in the State, which we hope
will be accepted. We should like to see Jackson,
Dubuque Appanoose, accept the challenge,as they
some of our strongest democratic counties, and
about as able to measure strength with Iowa in the
advancement of democratic measures and men, as
any other counties in the State. ~
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28

1--WE invite attention to the proceed
ings of the First and Second COMPRESSION
al District Conventions, published in to-
days paper. Representing, as they did,
the entire democracy Of the State, their
action and declarations of principles as
sumo no small degree of interest and i'm
Fs.4 turIxS tire party III large.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28
Firs. Gun from the Capital

On Saturday evening last, the Demo
cracy Of Iowa City turned out in their
strength, in answer to call for s'the first
rally under the Flay Of 49," Never
since our residence in Iowa have we wit
messed so large gathering of the Demo
cracy of this equalling in numbers
that of any State convention ever held
here, and being kept up until nearly IL
o'clock. Although there was some dis
crepancy Of opinion Gas there generally
is as TO the nomination Of a Representa-
tive, yet the meeting was enthusiastic and
warm in its unanimous response to the
nominations of CAss and BurLER, for
whom three heaaty cheers were given up
on dispensing, not forgetting three equal
ly as enthusiastic for our present worthy
Chief Magistrate.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28

MORE HELp.-Ne understand that our
friend CossETr, formerly of the Hannibal
Democrat, has issued a prospectus and
completed his arrangements for publish
ing democratic paper at Bloomington
From a limited acquaintance with NJ
Cossett, we feel justified in cordially re-
commenting him TO the confidence ano
support of the Democracy inthe new field
of his labors. e.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28
Taking the start.

On the day preceding the wing nation
al convention, the Native Americans of
Philadelphia held mass meeting in Inde-
pendence square,-declared Gen. TAY-
LoR the nominee Of their party, through
its national convention, ratified that nom
ination,-and proclaimed old RoucH AND
READY the .Aatire .4mericau cqndidaie--
This movement was accepted by the wings
as another token Of nrailubiiity, and they
made the most Of it. The advantage the
country has in it is, that this is an open
commitaliSm to the Native factionists,
while Mr.. CLAY wrote prirate letters to
assure them of his coincidence in opinion,
to procure their support.-Cin. En-
quirer.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28

SUPREME Corkr.-The Supreme Court
convened in this city yesterday morning,
their Hons. Chief Justice HAsrIsGs and
Associates KINNEY and GkrrsE looking
uncommonly well and in condition for The
despatch Of business. AS there are only
twenty-three cases on the docket and but
few lawyers in attendance, it is expected
that the close of the present week, will
put an end to its sittines.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28
LEGISLATIVE TICKET.

II We this week resign our columns
almost exclusively to the mass Of matter
which, as our readers will notice for
themselves, excludes variety and items
Of miscellaneous intelligence. This week
completes the publication of the biogra-
plies of our national candidates, and we
will have more room in future to devote
to matters Of general interest.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28

IL The }ocofoco leaders will have hare
work in crsatiag democratic public SEN
timent in favor of this gentleman [ Gen
Cass] Hawkeye.
Yes, you are right there, for once, ole
Truepenny; about as hard work as i,
would be to create any thing else which
exists in perfection already.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28

We clip the following from the last Mi
ners' Express:
"The undersigned as candidate for Pre-
sidentiai Eiector, will address his fellow
citizens at Floyds on the oath st.-and
also at Cascade on Saturday the st Of July,
and at Lexington, in Jones county, ON
Monday Sd. L. CLARK"
By the above and similar evidences
which we have not room to publish, ii
will be seen that the sterling democracy of
the north are moving in their might. Shall
the democracy of the centre be behind
them? We understand BY a private let
ter from Mr.. CLARK, that he will be in
this city on Tuesday, the 4th Of July. As
this is the anniversary Of our national In
dependence, Mr.. Clark states that he does
not wish to interfere with any appointed
celebration of the day which may be in
contemplation; but that, should it be the
wish Of the democracy, he will address his
fellow citizens here, in the absense Of any
such celebration.
From present indications, there appears
to be no likelihood that the day, as such,
will Sc celebrated here. We would there
fore suggest that grand rally Of the demo-
cracy be held some time in the afternoon
Of the Fourth, at the Capitol. Should this
be concluded upon, due notice will be
given, BY hand-bills or otherwise.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28

After receiving the above vote, Mr.
Letter was re-nominated by reclamation
Mr.. Fulsom being called upon address.
ed the convention in short but effective
speech, assuring the convention that the
Democracy Of Johnson county would give
Mr.. Letter a hearty support.
The report Of the committee on resolu-
tons being called for, the committee thro
their chairman, w. Y. Lowell submitte
the following: a... .
See Resolutions Of the Baltimore con-
vention in another col,nn, from Nos. / to
II inclusive; also, the 18th, Is and 18th,
resolutions.
Resolved, That this convention highly
approve Of the nomination Of LEWIS
CASS of Michigan, as the candidate of the
Democratic party for the office of Presi-
dent, and WILLIAM o. BUTLER of
Kentucky, for Vice President OF the Uni
ted States.
Resolved unanimously, That we will
support the nomination Of Hon. S. LEFT
LER, as candidate for Congress in this
use all reasonable means to secure his
election. go.
Resolved, That we heartily respond to
the nominations of the last State Conven-
ton for State officers and for Electors OF
President and Vice President Of the Uni
ted States, and confidently bespeak the
united support Of the Democracy of the
State for the nominees of that convention.
Mr.. Preston was called on and res pom
ded in short but happy speech.
w. Y. Lowell moved that Mr.. LETTER
be requested to canvass the District, and
that a copy OF the proceedings of this con-
ven,ion be forwarded to him by the Sec
retaries, which was agreed to. .-
DR.. S. A. Bissell moved that the pro-
ceedings of this convention be published
in the democratic papers o! the State, which
was carried.
On motion of E. H. Ives, committee
Of three were appointed to select the time
and place for holding the next convention.
The following named gentlemen were APP
pointed said committee:
JAMES CLARKE, Of Desmoines; JNo. G..
SHIELDS, OF Dubuque; and Curtis BATES
of Johnson. ..ra. .. ...-.
On motion, the thanks of the convention
were rendered TO its officers. ..
On motion, adjourned.
GEORGE W. McCLEARY. Pres.
]. NJ. W1rHERwAx, -
w. H. MsRRIrT, 'eoi e'aiies'
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28
Majority for Gas.

Cass more than two-thirds 16-making
him clearly the two-thirds candidate of the
convention, beyond all cavil about South
Carolina. s za#
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28

y Just after going to press we learn
that the Barn Burners State Convention
of New York have nominated rartin Van
Buren, for the Presidency and Ex-Gov.
Dodge Of Wisconsin, for Vice President.
Pshaw! Who is fool enough to think
either Of them will accept itP
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28

Iowa sEsrIsEL.-This sterling demo-
cratic journal comes to us considerably
enlarged and improved in its general ap-
pearanee. We hope the democracy of the
first district will afford the Sentinel that
'said and comfort" which it certainly de-
serves at their hands. II they do this, our
friend SrARKs cannot fail to be Of infinite
service to them; but if they fail to deal
oat the proper rstions to him, the 6 Senti-
mel" will die at his post and the interests
Of the service, thus unmatched, must suffer.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28

IMPORTANT Conference.-The Hart
ford Times says that ''Connecticut, on the
fourth ballot by the Baltimore convention,
of candidate for President, cast her vote
for Lewis Cass. 1t was enormously re-
corded for Mr.. Woodbury.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28

= Mr.. Clay once talked Of an 'shon-
orable discharge" We think he has got
It at last! tlf
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28

Flour HAS R1z.-Since the wings have
gone into the market to buy flour TO make
"DoHGH FACES there is quite a rise.
Oh! they mix it SO thin that any body
can see through it.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28
J. c. Day moved that the two thirds
rule be recinded. Lost. v
THIRD BALLOT. b.

]. c. Day moved that Shepherd Letter
be declared unanimously the nominee OF
the Convention. Lost. sa,..
A slip Of paper upon which was the
4th ballot was mislaid and lost.
FIFTH BALLOT.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-06-28

kEoKuK COuNTY.-Ihe Democracy Of
this county have nominated for Represen-
tatiye WILLIAM JACOBS, Esq, a sterling
democrat and an estimable citizen. Mr.
Jacobs is known by those best acquainted
with him as one against whom even the
malignant tongue Of wliiggery can allege
no evil. We look for his election by Z
large majority, as the Democracy of that
county are now marching TO the approach
ing contests under the banner of harmony
and concession-carrying out in practice
their professions Of ''every thing for the
cause, nothing for men,
1.-The article for which Mr.. Mitchell
the editor Of the United Irishman, was ar.
rested, tried and sentenced to he transpor
ted for IA years, commenced as follows !:
90 | tell you, frankly, that |, for one an
not loyal am Dot welded to the
Queen Of England, nor unalterably attach.
ed to the House Of Brunswick. In fact
| love my own barn better than love tina,
house. The time has long past when Je.
hovah Amounted Kings. The thing has
long since grown a monstrous i,nposture
and has been already, in some few civiliz.
ed countries, detected and drurnmed ou
accordingly. And for the institutions o.
the country, | loathe and dispise them; WI
are sickening and dying of these institu.
tons; fact, they are consuming us like ;
plague, degrading us to'paupers in mind
body, estate, yes, making our very sonl.
beggarly and cowardly. They are fail
nre and a fraud, these institutions-fro the
tepmost crown jewel to the meanest detec-
tise's note book there is no soundness ir
them. God and man are weary of them
Their last hour is at hand; and l thank
God that live in the days when shall
witness the utter downfall, and tfample
upon the grave, of the most portentous,
the grandest, meanest, faisest, and cruel.
lest tyranny that ever deformed the
world