The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-08-24


this city yesterday--the proceedings of
which are given in our columns to-day--is
conceded by oil to have been one OF the
most intelligent bodies Of men ever assem-
bled in this city. 1t was composed Of the
working, influential, bold and gallant spirits
of the state the very flower Of the Repub-
can organization.
In view OF the uncertainty in regard to
the fate Of the New Constitution, and the
condition Of the roads after a protracted
rain, extending nearly all over the state, the
attendance was unexpectedly large; and the
presence Of such class of men was all the
more gratifying. The old veterans were
present to aid by their counsess, and the
young men were on hand, full Of zeal and
FIRE, eager to enter upon canvass, the inn
portance Of which seemed to be appreciated
by all.
OF Judge Lowe, who seemed to combine
the most strength in the convention from
the start, and upon whom the choice Of the
convention finally conferred, it is not necessa-
ry that we should say much. He has state
reputation. One of its earliest settlers, he
has during residence Of 10 years within it's
borders, witnessed it's growth from hand
full Of settlers, to great and furnishing
state. His reputation is above reproach.--
Well read liberal minded, and literally ed
ucated, he has strivsn to act well his part ia
every position OF life. At the bar oil one Of
the leading cities Of Iowa he 10 regarded as
one Of the foremost men and during FIVE
years tina, he occupied the position Of Judge
Of the First District, ho added steadily
to his reputation as just and able
jurist. He has devoted much attention
and time to agricultural pursuits, having
as much Partially for them as for the law !.
lie resided ten years at Muscatine, and
the vote given to him by the Muscatine del
egation shows how he is regarded in that vi
entity. Indeed, we cannot but regard the
choice OF the convention, as one that will
commend itself to the Republicans Of Iowa,
US wise and fortunate.
0ran Fayille, Of Mitchell, Mitchell county,
the nominee for Lieutenant Governor, was
warmly urged by his own and the neighbour
{ ing delegations, as the man for the place and
for the time. Like Judge Lowe, he is known
and esteemed at home for his moral worth.
/ his gneial temper and high intellectual quail.
! tiles. The Lieutenant Governor is to par
/ t,cipate in the deliberations Of the Educa.
tional Board of Town. 1t is fit and proper,
therefore, that man occupying the posi-
ton, should not only be a scholar, but On.
listed in and thoroughly posted as to the Ed
ucational Reforms and movements of the
country. Such man, rs we are assured, 10
1 Mr. Fayille. lie has been in the State near
\ " three years, devoting his attention exclu-
siyely 70 agricultural pursuits. While his
hands have been hardened by toll 10 this now
field Of labor, he has taken care to keep him
sell thoroughly posted as to educational and
political matters. A warm and jealous Re-
publican, from principle, with fine address,
he cannot fail to produce favorable impress
sion. lie graduated Ut the Wesleyan Uni
versity, Conn, and has spent nearly fifteen
years in active employment as an instructor
having been connected with the Cazenoyia
Seminary, n. T., West Poul.ney Academy,
VI, Mckenzie College, H., and the Ohio
Wesleyan Female College, Delaware, Ohio.
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