The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-06-28
DEMOCRATIC MEETING

on Saturday evening, 18th inst. at the Court
House, }. G. Shields, Pre,dent, in the chair,
Mr. Hard.e, from committee # arrangements
reported, and on motion of Mr.. Merritt, the
committee was discharged.
J. Messrs Merritt and McflrnFy, chairmen
of their respective committees, asked for further
time to make their reports and on motion of Mr.
Burt it was granted, with the instruction that
their reports be ready at the next meeting OF
the Associa,i,n
! David S Wilson, Esq called upon, addressed
the Association, cailrg upon all democrats to
act harmoniously at the approaching election
discussed the merits of the Nebraska bill could
see no evils that could arise from its pas
sage, and was of the opinion that democracy
had no cause of alarm in consequence thereof.
Mr.. Wilson defence OF the principles of this
measure excited and received the applause OF
/ the Association.
Ben Nj. Samuels next took the floor, stating
that in consequence of the intimate connection
existing between the State and federal govern-
ments, it would be expected Of him, no doubt,
matters that would be likely TO cone up for ac-
ton before the next General Assembly Of the
State. In relation to the Nebraska question, he
should stand side by side with the gentleman
who had just taken his seat, although, if elected,
as he expected, of course, they both would be,
they would act in different branches of the AS.
sembly, their voices would be raised together in
defence of the principles of that measure, and
their action would be in concert in giving it a
hearty and cordial support.
There were two very important measures that
would probably be acted upon at the next meet
ing Of the Legislature, and although he had
been admonished by sume of his friends to keep
shady with regard to the opinion he might en-
teran upon these questions, he could not, and
would not consent to any tacit deception of the
citizens of Dubuque county and receive their
votes for the place for which he was now cam
didate, without making them fully acquainted
with his sentme nts upon any and every question
that it was presumable might arise before the
/ Legislature of Iowa. The amending of the
Constitution so that banks may be created for
the benefit of those who might wish to speculate
on promises to pay, will, in all probability, be
attempted and he wished it understood that
he would oppose any attempt OF that kind, the
tendency of the measure would be. and the OBJ
ject of its friends is, to drive the precious metals
f on the Satr, and supply the place of them
with mere promises to pay he preferred, and
our citizens generally no doubt preferred, when
they earned money, to have the money paid, in
stead of a mere promise to pay, which is all that
can be made of any bank note.
The prohibitory liquor law also, although he
loved temperance, has always been her friend
and always expected to remain so, he would op
otse, if it should come up for discussion, as he
presumed it would The act of searching the
premises of our citizens, has ALWAYS been looked
of very doubtful propriety in some cases
where a larceny has been committed, for in
stance, it is made imperative upon the law to
allow it or infringe upon the claims of justice
but so sensitive have law and justice Away.
been about invading the sanctlty of private
rights that although the murderer may be fol
lowed into his house and secured, the office
canno, BE- permitted to search there eren for the
knife with which, the deadly wound has bee!
inflicted, though it mig ght be there concealed
still red with the blood Of the victim.
I Although Aaron Burr was accused of one o
the highest crimes known to the laws-treasor
against his coun,ry--yet 50 invi 'la,e was th'
sanctty of his home regarded, that no one dar"t
enter if to search even for the papers that nigh
have proved his guilt. He was still in favor
although the plan was becoming obsolete ant
:. sneered at by some-he was still in favor 0
moral snasion as the true plan for ref"rmin
the inebriate, and as general corrective for tn
r vice of drunkenness He would vote for n
law so well calculated to degrade our ci izens il
their own estimation-so notifying to the feel
ings Of every honest man, and SO repugnant t
every principle of liberty,
When the question Of elec'ing U. S. Sena
] tor should come up, he wanted it to be knows
that he himself would go for, and use all honora
BILE means to have others 60 for that faithful
/ untiring and able champion of democratic prin
e cipes, A. &. Dodge.
Mr. Samuels elici'ed much applause during
his address, and his frankness in stating his view
$ candidy, was deemed very creditable.
: Col McHenry next addressed the Associa
ton, and after proceeding in his usual happ
and pleasant vein for about half an hour, durn
which he iaiI it on TO the Know Nothines ra
ther severely, and 10 those fan tics who are no,
: doing everything in their power to destroy a
: law and order, except such as emanates fror
J. their own half demen,ed brains, he sat dow
promising at the next meeting Of the Associa
. ton to make a speech.
. Mr.. Hardie presented the following resoutio
That this Association cordially approve {
!. and endorse the sentiments that have fallen fror
the lips of the candidates who have spoken thi
), evening" and that for their candid and open ex
preston of the same they are entitled TO ou
il warmes, thanks.
Unanimously adopted
$ On motion Of Mr.. Merritt, the Associatio
> adjourned 10 meet next Saturday evening at ha
past seven o'clock at the Globe Hall
y G SHIELDS, President
ei s. e. FESuMoRE, Secretary.
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