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DENTAL aooxs OWES
J. c. PARRoTr's DRY GOODS STORE,
MAIN srsEsr,
1ssweea ThirA ana Tssr,A streets.
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To LET.
A two story stone Warehouse, 100 feet deep, 50
"A feet wide, with "a eight foot cellar under the
whole, situated On Front street below Pearl Alex
andria, No. For tsrms apply 30 w. B. Dani els /,
gcckrs. c- &c J. 8. c!s.k, Alexandra.
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The progress Of this corporation has been stable
and uninterrupted through seasons Of financial SUM-
shins aad stern, ~ periods svsntful In OF exempt
from weeping eoAAagraiioas and nasitins dises-
Yer. Being long sstAblIshsd On cash hasis, the
troables Of the credit systsn eject - in no mate
rial particular.
During "hsrd tims" the security Of reliable In.
ssrsnss 10 IN imperative daty-ths ability Of
property osners 10 ssstsia los being then nusA
lssssned.
Agencies In all the principal cities and towns
throughout the State. Polisies issued without
delay, BY any sf the daily authorised Agents u the
Company.
~ Business attended to With Dsspaaeh snd Pr
delity.-G
OFFICE Of the Keokuk Agency, corner Of and
And Aain-sts. H.D. TEN-EYCK
menv14WO0 6ta>e Agent.
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4 Kps. 0ArE CI~r: Please announce the nance q
=. K. HAM and Dr.. w.R. AAsss a. candidates
for election to the ONCE of Trustees and Visitors
Of the Public Schools Of Keokuk, for the sseDaA
Ward fmshled u
ae s1~@-~--s ~~T
TaoMAs FLrrcHsR and D. REDDrSorox are here
BY nominated for re-eleoisn to represent the Third
ward in the Board Of Trustsesasd Visitors Of the
Public sshools Of the city.
rccAlad
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q 6tp has bssa rs-appointsd
US, Dismiss Aslsrnsy, and 1. SumdIlrs o.
s. Marohal 81 Iowa.
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~ sAs Cenaisi~n 81
tho 0sAtc 4tre ADa Marine lnso.
vance company - PensylvaAsa,
Made sp to Jsnmsry Let, 1853, II compliance wifh
"Am Act in reiafSsa % Iasursaee Compsnies
-, -. .r. 80 m. t,o.,r.,v 4, the estate Fire
So - H.,;ns insu,snee Co.uany., OF pennsyl-
-.s,s 80 i. i.,cstsd - Hsrrlsburg. Pa
s ~ . c~...., S,a.s 4. sh,ss HIM.
A-sI tha.s.n a do,iMs.
a,a ~ a-apnt n.il mn and secured il one hun.
''u' a,.d ,h"n. !. "a ao,,srs
IN Tia ..ssIs ~ ~. Compsny are n follows, viz.
" and Io o, n sss.o a"' M sss as
81 Faa,,ssn Itiinois Cnn,,.i Rail-
roas eana. 1T ,sst..~s' each
'''' PEI ''' 81 400 % tii ,7so. 90
a r,,, indian. Central
Raiiro.a honas. each
40 le rer re.t. !. 600 90 1000 -
- Tsd(r.a Csstrsi
KsilresS eopas, each
1l6,16ve0
9TH. Debts due the Company secured
~ bonds and moYsRARc ........ - y465.SS
sth. Debts otherwise secured, hone.
9th. Dshss for prsoi1ns, hills ~
esivabls......... ......... .......... q, S3l.so
TIL. All other seeuritles, namely:
1000 shares ssoek Of Hopswsil
Coal and Ircn Company..-...-. 70 geo -oc
Premium Notes. .................... lN, Iie ~
Stock Notes hslS - part Of
the Capitai..... ~................. so,eso 90
LIADfLfrIHs:
5th The amount Of liabilities due or
nos que 20 oanks OF e'nsf orea''0's
Az 49,. sat.s.sX ~ A.. ro,s
7sh Lossss adjusted and not due......- l2,76e.os
S.n. Io.s. ~ ...'', snr
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Fer MaRshats S8s A
VIZ. Z. rvms Ia the man for CITY MssshaI, -
viii be supported BY AANY vOTKR6
net20d
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EDS. GArE Crrr ;--Pisu69 - ouncs the name Of
orro LYMAN . candidate Tor the once q Justice
1T the Peace, ct the ensuing Township Ell Non.
mcha7d MANY CIrTzENQ.
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sss and all kinds Of oAoufeetsnes
which he will 81 all times - pfsps1a p seeesy ne
easirs Essthwsst wiss 90 xSxys s,rS s ans
ss-n,. "a s.M.Hs. 49, 49, DscAines q -.
~ -. -..sire Northvest 81
I.-.r. -. -s..s,.sd n sivs s.tisfastfon.
xIs.-r 49, -
s..,xA, sSe isEe.st.' CAisaso.
--.s.---- - -
stnUssss sewing Machine.
E>OR ell manufacturing pASpnses, eiaeeS csw-
II Ing Naehinss ere dssnsd ts1asPsssa.as. TIE
public insist spon having THAR clothisE. Ac nass
by them. Singer Family Sewing Asehins the
latest presented for competitons sndS being a.
ranged with full knowledge 81 che defects Of other
machines Ter similas uses has asstSed or reasdied
them all. II 10 the hands0mest Sewing Machine
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@WPPVEScU Wy
Marshall at the snsnlao election -
mehi9f Tne Pso,L LIS CAHpipArE.
MrssRs. EprroRs In view Of the present pros
porous condition Of the Public Schools, under the
management Of the present Board Of Education,
the voters Of the Fourth Ward win support for
election as members Of the Board, the President
thereof. auY wsLLs. I'D the Secretary, J. W. o.
DEN. IN. [mohlsd
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Gr-Rev. aEo. Dsxfsos aaa c. r. Coss ~ - y
ias,eti 10 represent th. fint Wssl Of Tho City =
the Beard Of Edssation, fmchi9d !
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Attorneys and Councillors at Ldr,
INSURANCE,
LOAN AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS,

Particular attention pefd 10 tAs Collection Of Deefs.
ssd Losi.ins Of Meaess.
REFER TO
Hon. J. Phillips, Phualx, New York.
Hon. Chas. Butler,
Walter > Grifith, ESQ, I"
Hon. Hiram S.ecum, Trey, NY.
Hon. Albert II. Tracy, Bassla, N. y.
II. A. Tucker 4 Co. Eankers, Chicago.
Geo. r. Pearsons, Fsq Counsellor, Chicago.
Gen. y.P. Van. Antserp. Ks,ksk, Iowa
ckas. Parsons Co., bankers, keokuk.
Tiiiiughast, Lane Buel, {"
Col. A. Dudley, :"
RI. Bower, ksa., Merchant, :"
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Ems CARR C,rY+ Please annospce the name II
&c. Esrrs as a candidate for City Masshabtt IN
April election. MANY OLD SETTLERS. !,
mch2od ssss W
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8 HAuRy FrLros Il the candidate Of many for n
aermsn from the FOURTH WARD
mch2nd
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ssGsSrLxxES - Give NJ 49, 1l
1--WE omit the name o. - ~ y -
home,l would come, hut my heed 4 dr.
~ YET, and might stub my toe and ~
somebody's Est with nv nose. ss3E
LORA MASSEY KEITT. IA
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Please announce the name Of J. T. MNH - .
candidate for the odice Of Justice 81 the Peace. q
mch2t y MANY vorsRs.
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Ems. G.vx Cirr Please announce JoHs j.
YouSG Ass eAniidate for Justice ofsAAf pease H.
yaek.on Township. MANystFriZENs.
mch20 "a
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the FIRST Ward. 1AHH VOTERS.
I peAls1
z crrv ARaaAL-capt Wn. =. ArrIsa will BE-
= c,ndidass for the one = clty 1faraAsi II the
ensuiaslsasQeioss NAY VOTERS.
nch1sd
We are sstherissA - aaneanes =. I. Nc
Ward Ut the ensuing eis6l
mehiad -
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= CHSS;f FL. A. tiatt will unsupported
mch2s MANY VOTERS.
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Lssa ksadiablv Adtssfed snI Pyomptiv Psid.
UPWARDS Or 81, 200 boo
OF Losses have been paid By the Kina Insurance
Co.. in the past IS yssrs.
Fare ana lnsanA Navigation
Risks accepted u terms consistent With soivspsy
and fair pro6t.
EYs.ssi attention sea the ImsursHes Of D,ssiftnos
anS CSsfsnss, for fsyns II one 10 avs years.
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JAsts i. ysDp - ~ independent eaali-
date Tor Csnstl - ensuing election. MI
mch3ed s2ss
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|ss capt. Ragh nnnrklns. q
H ~ many friend.. Capt. 1ssa HI
80 has coassatod to be candidate Tor Maysk
~ City Of Ksokuk, At the ensuing elsetioAs
April next. MANY VOTERS.
uschsd
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- Ssisnai.
Il s. he 10Th, Mr.. Shenans q
ON insaectual effort TO ialEo1ses
! ~ - the appointment Of = On.
aitass for dsvising system for tafe ~
census CT 1860.
The consideration Of the bill for the q.
mission Of Minnesota having been rssumsds
\ =. Wads contended that the present agitA.
ioa grew out q tn Apn6iot between free
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FIvHE Ksoknk Hat sn1 Ban1At Bleoeho9 y
1 been removed to rourth, abovs NJ Uu 4. J,
who're all kiads 1t STRAW goods VII - t5eAsAsa
49, % ~ asis sasssss ssyiss.
meh1l-3w C. 81. kAkkHON.
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LorIs xiHMn, ksviAs bsea nominated BY Wer1
nesting Of Germans and Holisndsrs, win - :
candidate for AiAsrnan n the FourtA Wssa. -
the ensuing slsstisn. fmsAH1s
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EDiroRs GArR Ciry sin view Of the present
conditisn 81 City affair." announce myself -
IN indspesAAas sAndldste Tor election TO the once
Of Msy@ue tfnCtay.
Feb. 26-l HAWKING TAYLOR.
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MEuRs- EpSrons s-PIeass aaaOsaes 4hapame Of
W. Jssnes = the Peoples csndldsts for City
sAarshsli attht April election, and oSlise
q mchSd sssss THE PEOPLE.
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Fms. GIN Crrv = Please announce THos. Ma
m - : candidstsfor Justice Of thu Psees - Jaeh
son Township, and obligs
moh9o MANY VOTERS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-19
TILE CALIFORNIA nrEL.

The death OF William L. F7rguson, from Il wound
in a due! Will G-o.s- Pen JG,.os.on, near San Frsn.
cisco. on the els, of August. IA. Re, II announced.
He va. 81 yeers OF ags aCd u na'ivr Of Psnnsylva
MIA He had filed many important positions in
Illinois. among teen Presidential electGr, and was q
member o. The California Serd;. az the time OF bio
death.
The duel. it appears, originated from a trihine re.
MARI. Wan. B. Dsinarsrn Wss the second OF john
.ton. end j. NJ. ks.-!l. tbs second Of Ferguson.
They fought with common Gu-liing pistols. in the
pres-nce Of shout cac hundred persons. The fret
ire was 81 'ea ;ece-, and scas. qasnily At ak. Al
The third s-s both pistols wer- brought 10 a horizon.
tai position. and FerxUsan fred at the fret word,
but without flee. Johnson took deliberate aim,
aud only fad before Ia. word "iwo.' The effect
va. electrical, and no one doubted q fatal result.
Fcrgusou bracrd himself 10 receive the ebot, and a.
ne did 80, was heard 10 sny, I'm & CONS commu-
niiy." And then. a. he explosion occurred. he started
as II shot, 40 that Esi-i! rem al once aud took him 10
his arms. But lie was only wInd-G. the ball grazing
The 9hisker- OF ;be ch;n. Johnson looked veIed at
The rtsnl,: many think that Johnston recsivsd Fer
guson's fire ard reaei we'd hs own purpcsely, tor the
SAKE of r sure MIN; bat hi. friends deny This.
Here Es'cil, a. second In The chsl!,I gid party. and
according 10 the code, walked up To Datneron to learn
hi. wishes. Johuston demanded An apology or an.
other shot-soms Say a written apology. E-tell com.
municated the answer, when Ferguson los. his tenn.
per, turned pale. and Instructed hi- second 10 inform
HE adver-arirs that they would ob!ige him by contin.
uins 10 reload and fire without further interruption.
They fired tho fourth shoI nearly simultaneously,
when Ferguson staggered on hs left leg tor a mo-
meut, aud his second had lust tine 10 bresk bis fall
10 the ground while JDhcs,on WA seen 10 wheel
slightly, but not fail. The bal eoterad the outside Of
Fesgnson's right thigh, and broke the bone. making
a large wound. Ferguson's ball parsed 10 front Of
Jobnsion's abdomen, cut the front button from the
top OF his pantsl0ona. and tore ~ small piece ii ssh
from his LETT writ, which had slightly protruded 10
front Of the line OF his body, but without iniuring the
bone. Furguson fingered in great agony tor several
days. He was n man Of splendid abilities, and hsd
An unbounded popularity. Ii is supposed Johnston
will be indicted for MURDER.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-19
FATAL AFFRAY AZ NASHVILLE.

A fatal sTray took place At Nashville, Tenn, on
tbs 18Th inst, a, the grounds of The Agricultural Fail,
then being held there, which resulted in the imme-
dia:e death o. Que msn. aEa the probably fatal wound
ing OF two o.hers. The affair grew out of y family
feud, and there were tire. Owens and two Cowans,
and Il Mr.. w. II. Davis, o: Nashville, engaged In the
fight.
Tn. father Of the Ovens married the mother Of
the Cowshs. The old gentleman is EN- invalid from
palsy. and resides At the homestead in Williamson
county. The Owens assert tha, the Cowsns located
st the place. AMI taking advantage OF their ia,her'a
i~Ll.uity, Treated him badly. They accordingly went
uut there. from that ci:y. several days previous TO
th-ir ls;r. n--'!ng. ard hs! u difficulty with Cowans,
which result; d ~ . compromise. ga tho day Of the
,i!-sy 4; ;ae FAIR Grounds. Mr.. j imes Owen was
passing along win h- witr, when SanI Cowan met
ain anc sps, III ms face. =. lee. hours after. Ike par.
iirt met ngsin r~sr -. auphlthaa're, and the igbt
coupeacei SGti - il, ;hs, Sandy Oven received a
nG!!e; in biz h-nrt ahi deed ainort instantly. C0wan
Ier-ivei 2 fractured rku.i ~ d blow with a stick.
John OH-n. beoh-r 81 SSH! ~. received a bullet
.o.ad III the ;rigii. .ui nnJtler ia the sids, and at
laat accounts w@t II ~ critical onntitjou.
Genera! Jo-l K B.t!r ~. severely wounded By a
blow on ibs l-lf wl;h = -;ltk.
cir. Iaos. 3 !f:e, ~ old gentleman no. il any way
CONNECTED with III nilaic, tgss.Trd a a5sa wound in
the arm ircin q psssiG, bC!!G;.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-19
THE aUBERNAToRIAL CONVENTION.

THE GUBERNATORIAL CONVENTION.
Msssrs. Editors-It Ia unanimously agreed, among
The party, that We are TO have s Gubernatorial Con
vention, and public sentiment points to Alexandria as
the place aud the l.t Of December as the time. The
only difficulty now lie, how this matter is TO be finally
settled. II left TO the people, as proposed, We will
he. on the fourth Thursday in May next, just where
"a are pow--some oontending tor Richmond. sOme
for Stauoton, and some for Alexandria. If every man
of the party was TO agree on the place, then We
would not be any nearer a Convention Than before,
for the TIME Is as important ss the PLACE.. But 10
take the sense Of tho Democratic voters OF the State
is wholly impracticsble. How is it to be taken, as-
~osr,ained, certified and proclaimed ! Who are author.
lied, after knowing the sentiments OF the party, 10
make proclamation, and Ok the TINE and PLACE No
one, Msssrs. Editors, unless it be the Central Execu-
tive Committee of the Democratic party. They
must do Il, at last, and why not NOW f-publio senti-
nent 10 as we'll known as it csn be- and 1t Ia the DUTY
of the Committee to FIX the TIME and PLACE OF the
Convention. 1t was for THAT PURPOSE, 10 part, and
PRINCIPALLY, they were appointed. 1t is not true
thew are out Of office. They were appointed, 1t l
recollect right, by Ihe Chairman OF The last state
Convention, held at Richmond, and their names were
not announced until AFTER the Convention adjourn
ed. They merely HOLD and ACT by common consent
of the party. Tnere ID no power TO MAKE tneu, out
The party do expect them to HOLD aud ACT until their
successors are appointed, o. until there Ia a state
Convention succeeding their appointment. They are
expected 10 ACT from one State Convention 10 an
o.her. and II no successors ae appointed they hold
over. The calling OF sntions is the most impor'
tsut service they can render and 1t would be acting
In bad faith, to the party, not 10 do It. PUBIC sent
ment, in this section, tthc Northern part CT me W.T.
levi expects and locke 10 the TO call the
Convention. LET THEM DO IT. If not, MY word
10. il, wa will be- wrsngling until May pext: ana "con'
fusion will be wors. conluundsd." 'ALLEf.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-19
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN NoRTHuMBER-

Al o large and enthusiastic meeting OF the Demo
cratic party OF Northumoerlspd county, held OF the
Court House, on Monday, the llth day of October,
1858:
On motion. VIM. P Booth was called to the Chair,
and A. j Brent appointed Secretary.
II. Z. Belts, Eco, having explained the object OF
the meeting in a few forcihle remarks. offered the
following preamble and resolutions, which we're unsn'
imously adopted:
Whereas, the Democratic Central Committee hav.
Jog declined to appoint the tins and place for the meet
ing OF the Democratic State Convention. TO nominate
candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and
Attorney General, be it therefore
Resolved, That the Democratic party OF Northum
berland county, recommend to the Democratic party
throughout the State. 10 appoint Delegates TO meet III
Convention, in the city of Alexandria, on lhs fire.
day of December neat. 10 nominate candidates for
Governor. Lieutenant Governor and Attorney Gene.
raj.
Resolved, That the Chsirmsn of this meeting ap.
point ten delegates 10 represent the Democratic party
Of Northumberland in ssid Convention.
Resolved, That the Chairman and Secretary OF this
meeting be appointed Delegates; and that any Demo
orats, from THE couniy, who may be in attendance at
tue Convention, are hereby constituted delegates.
The Chairman appointed the following delegates
FIRsr DISTRICT. d W Lyeli, D. Cox, w. r.
Cisughtou. L. 5. Winstead, b. Dawsou, Chss. w.
Fallin, K. A. Ciaybrouk, Thomas Goodman, L. B.
Brum!ey. Chas. II. Rock.
SECOND DisrkicT james NJ. Smith. VIM. Hard
Ing, Samuel 5. h Co, L. E. Bette, John j. Bette,
Peter Hail, Fred. Downins, DR.. &. B. Campbell, DR.
A. j. Henderson, Z. h. Payne.
THIRD DisrRicr Alexander Blackwell, Oscar
Black we'll. Joseph Downing. 4 B Hall. w c Rice,
w Blundon, w Z JeIt, w A Hudnall, James 5
Sutton, John c Sutton.
FOURTH DIsrRicr.-Jamss Harding. L l. Tignor,
L G Harvey, 4 l. Harvey, Cyrus Harding, ST., w
G Kent, j u Hsynie, James Coles. w Barrett, j s
ID Slacum.
Col. Olaybrook then addressed tbs meeting in e
very able add eloquent speeoh. He assigned many
reasons way the Convention should assemble IL
Aiexsndria.
Col. Downing. Of Lancaster county, snd Colonel
Blackwell, Of Westmoreiaad, also addressed the
HestiDs. In very appropriate speeches.
On motion, Resolved, That the proceedings of this
@setnR be published in the Democratic papers 10
Richmond and Alexandria.
On motion, tho meeting adjourned.
WE. BOOTH, Chsirmac:
4. J. pllNr, Sso'y.
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q -
DI Ed.

In ibis city ycs,criny morning. Oct. 18th, at 10 minutes
before 4 O'Clock, Mas. MAitTiiA HENDERSON, in tho
9th year Of her age.
Her friends AMI ecGuainsances, and those oil her son, J.
F.. Henderson, are invited to attend her funeral this myrn.
ing, at II O'Clock, at Centenary Church.
DIED, on the lt day of October, a; Hewbere, in tho
S.ur uf New York, Ia the go year Of her age, Mn.
PAULIHA C. POLLARD, widow OF the late Major Richard
Pollard, OF Virginia. Mrs. Pollard was the daughter OF
the late Robert Riyes, oi Nelson county, and. enjoying tho
advantage. Of an excellent education. was distinguished
for the superio, cultivation Of her mind, and the gentle
whole life was devoted 10 domestic duties; and never
were duties discharged with moro devoted tenderness or
more faithful courtsncy. She was guided In them all by
the spirit and the prcccp;s of that holy religion which was
the consolation Of many suierings and of her closing
scene. Her memory and her example will be- yer cher.
i.hed, with deep and grateful affection, in the heats Of her
children, and oil those relatives who survive 10 mourn be.
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Th.. great defect of popular election. can only b.

This great detect OF popular elections can only be
reuedied by recognizing tie party's right to canvass
the Incumbent and other a~spirants. In Convention.
We care NO. what abase may ba heanei upon Con-
ven,lons; they may be d"gidel as caucn-es, they G"y
be styled "necesssrv evils," ": they gnard the party
aesinst being driven. through !ssr OF opposition eur
cess, to support a man the party really does not was.
They oe necessary to healthy oIesuiz alton; they orc
the most efficient instruments 10 s~uccese; they pre-
vent divisions and dissersious; they consolidate The
action Of the party and they secure victory. Conven
tious are the right OF the partyi they are due to CON
peting talents and honorable rivalry. To he defeated
in Convention is no ~disgrsce; to succeed over 'he
Convention IL treason to party.
II 10 vain TO inveish assns; ConvehhouF' 'he'
svila are inherent iu parties. AS long az 'he o'FeFs''y
Of the human mind exists, 10 eVery Tree country 'ns
people will divide Into PARTIES and me EXISTENCE Vi
parties render Conventions necessary.
We know Conventions do 10: always make Inc pest
nominations; that often chiosnery and management
win the victory over homes, merit aud undoubted
talent. We know that often some "clumay, ousy
buppling child of fortune" is elevated over the bold
the gifted and the talented. But tbese are the ecc-n
,rici,ies of Conventions, aud soon work their own
COIT6CtlOHs - v III euiOOl uoS'Ss
Conventions, and We will not further argue their ne.
cessity.
WEI 20 for giving every aspirsnt a chance' yes. for
inaugurating a r,M scramble for the honora OF The
people. If these honord are worthy Of the time and
efforts of one man, they are equally open to the e1-
er:lons of others. No man ha, q right to seek his prl'
vats safety, by opposing bis party's gooc' Every
man has a right to be heard, and we are for hearing
every man. We address not the passions but ap-
peal to the reason of our party. We pariiculari1e
no district; we announce a general principle, and the
people must apply the principle or not as they think
best. But we protest. that no cry Of %"rotatlon IN Of
6cs" shall be made against this great principle OF the
party's right to hold a Convention whenever one is
desired by any man or bis friends. The partys
right to canvass the elaine of ~aspirants is inestima'
BILE; let US prize it as we ought, let us not have a
worse opinion of the thing i;self because 1t may, IN
some instances, be abused; let ne remember how
much Conventions have done for the success of the
party, and let the party resolve to preserve the right
to hold them untalnted by any superior claims OF the
incumbent, and inviolsble from the cry of "~rota,ion
in office" Thus shall We truly serve our party, do
our duty to the people, and preserve ourselves in the
condition, for which all men were originally design.
cd; that is Of q free people.