Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-03-13

demption of Florence, and the fact that it i
not yet redeemed was evidence to our mine
that he had failed. But we stand corrected
The mouth-piece of c. & S. denies to theil
dishonor be it known, that they have "evel
been trying get gold to redeem their Flor
ence." We did not accuse them of thai
depth of meanncss. We supposed all the
while that they were ''broke,'' and only
blamed them for not acknowledging the fac,
and cease endeayoring to further swindle the
people with their shinplaster issues.
CO. AT the urgent solicitation Of number
of citizens of Wilton, who saw an allusion
in our paper, last week, to the following
communication, we publish it entire:
For the Journal.
Wilton Overheard.
WILTON, Feb. 25, 1858.
Last evening, meeting of the Democrats
was held at the Wilton House, to nominate
officers for the town of Wilton, for the en-.
suing year, when, unfortunately for the cause
Of Republicanism, board of gentlemen
were nominated, SO talented, so popular, so
patriotic, and in every way so admirably
fitted for the duties assigned them, that du.
ring their reign, Buchanan Democracy can
not fail to obtain such footing in this fair
town that must forever drive Black Repub-
licanism beyond our border.
The meeting was called by placards put
forth by Joseph G. Waite, Esquire, Lawyer,
Successor to J. c. Horton, Esq, and lest
envy or jealousy should in any degree detract
from his capabilities for the Office to which
he aspires, | here subjoin a copy of Mr..
Yates circular, which may be regarded, l
presume, as characteristic of the learning
and talents that belong to the party Of which
Mr.. W. is both the champion and represent
ativc:
lis hereby given that thare will Bee Dem Jcra
Corcus Held at he Wilton Gus this Eaving For
the PurI,se ef Putting in N"minstiun Canidate:
for the OtcS of Trusteese f. + the Town of Wilton
for the EnsewlnS year also one marshal one Tras
urer one Clcark.
The meeting convened agreeably to the
when Mr.. Wright, sr-, was ap-
pointed Chairman, and MIR. Wate Secretary.
Apart from the brilliancy of intellect that
dazzled in every eountenance, the best pos
sib.e feeling pervadei the entire company.
Buchanan, Kansas, Squatter Sovereignty
and Peoples Rights were words we'll lettered
in their creed, and Democracy-pure Dem
Democracy cy-was the all
absorbing theme of the evening. DR.. Lep-
tandium Romanus Lager, Esquire, and sew
eral other learned gentlemen, were sevcrally
called ON to address the meeting, which
honor, however, they respectfully declined.
J. c. Waite, Esq, at length reluctantly
yielded to the popular call, which, on the
mere mention of his name, almost simulta-
neously burst from every lip. The Doctor
conducted Mr.. Waite to a temporary rostrum
erected behind the counter, when every heart
beat high with hope that the orator of the
evening would acquit himself in manner
worthy of the cause and of the occasion. The
cheering having subsidized, Mr.. Waite in ST.
lence surveyed his audience, and being
gentleman Of sage sagacity and keen percep-
ion, he saw at a glance the Importance of
nis position and judging by the intelligence
which sparkled in every eye, he saw that
nothing short of an assembly of Solons
waited on his words, and betook himself to
he exhaustless resources of his own immor-
tai mind, and thus addressed the meeting:
"Feller Citizens: l feel that this is the
oroudest moment of my life. The man who
wouldn't feel doubly thankful for the lead
,rshlp of such an intellectual host as the true
Democracy of Wilton amt nobody: Feller
Citizens hope and trust that YOU are one
md all true d emocrats, and Pm sure don't
["No! mol burst from ev-
Try corner of the crowd. "Three cheers,
hen, for the true Democracy of Wilton"
This was so Justify responded to that Dr.
Septandium mounted the counter, and at the
bitch Of his voice exclaimed, "Hold, gentle
men, one and all of you! For Gods sake,
ave the buildin', for Pm sure the roof has
liz full five inches. Besides, gentlemen-do
Keep quiet--if this excitement rises any
higher, can't be answerable for the conse
luenees, and Pm sure, gentlemen, there's
,ot as much Jelsaminum in the whole town
Is would save the half of you, and Podophyl-
inc in case of this kind would only make
Dad worse. You see know these things so
we'll. Keep still, if you please, Mr. Waite,
ill I'm done. Now, gentlemen, do keep
still. Mr.. Wate, proceed, if you please"
At this moment an adjournment for ten
minutes was agreed to on the suggestion of
Mr.. Lager, in order to give an opportunity
for refreshments.
Business was resumed, when, in order to
afford a further respite to Mr.. Waite, DR..
was requested to address the
meeting The Dr. said :" Gentlemen, fear
that my heart is too full for utterance. You
all know that hold in my hands the power
Of life and death. l am just called to an
obstetric appointment in the country, but as
brother Waite hymolygates my sentiments
upon the Republican Rebels of Kansas-and
l will say it, gentlemen, the Republican rem
egades of Wilton amt bit better you see
l amt afeard to speak my mind-by the aid
of little Veratrium, Mr.. w. will give you
the genuine doctrines of Democracy. Before
l 60 gentlemen you all know that never
was an of6ce-seeker, but as am on the ticket
for town trustee, hope shall be elec ed.
Ny dear friend, Professor Reid. is not here,
but have agreed to attend his family gratis
for the year, and he in return is to secure to
me the Republican vote; SO my election is
safe. l would now close, gentlemen, with
one of my own professional proverbs, and
know that to quote it on this occasion is not
casting potatoes before swine:
Seek the salve while sole is green,
Feetered wounds ask deeper laLcinc;