The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-29

WILLIS DRUMMoSD, Esq, arrived at home on Mon
day evening r steamer Grey Eagle, and like the
acocmns ls.ing gentleman that he Is, he Immediately
brought to tho Times Office printed copies Of the pro-
cesings or both State Conventions held last week at
Des Moines.
Our psrer was too nearly UP to pat the matter in
type or to comment at any length the work which
the delegates have cut out Next week will furnish
synopsis OF the labors OF both bodies, and place the
tickets in our editorial columns.
The Republican ticket was nrst nominated and u
- follows Governor, s. j. Kirkwood 1t. Governor
N. d. Rusch Supreme Bench Ex-Gov. Lowe, L. D.
Stockton and Caleb Baldwin. Resolutions condemn
ing Cass' letter Slave trade and amend
msnt were passed. also . resolution eendsmnig any
interference with the territories by the PRESIDENT tho
Congress or the Supreme Court. Crhs step in adj
vance ofthe Democrats on "squattcr Sovereignty
The Democratic ticket reads "For Govsrnsr, Angus
tus G. Dodge 1t. Gov, L. W. Dabbitt; judges,
r. Is. Wilson Of Dubuque Chas. Mason and q. c. Cole.
Popular Sovereignty resolutions adopted Glass;
letter referred TO dsapprovnsly, homestead law ad
vocatcd, Cuba asked for and tho Administration pass
cd by without comment. ...-t .....
We cannot let this opportunity pass without return
ing TO our oveE-partia4 friends in Convention, tho
tribute Of our warmest thanks for tho large comp-
incntary vote the writer received Democratic cam
didste for Lieutenant Governor. Having no aspira-
tsxs that way, not having attended the Convention.
Clayton county being Owe ore ashamed
OF this) all there things considered, account
for the honorable distinction shown u.s. only upon the
suproston that our brief residence in the State has
set prevented that acquaintance, which fear will
hereafter lead these frnds to less favorable opinion
Of our quahfcatious. -
We acrxs additional gra.iaostion irosa - ssts, q
cut unbcred us in votes, one long identified with
Interests competent to discharge the duties
Of the podtion and more likely TO command support
based upon high personal popularity and widely known
political ability. G$
Tho Fourth.
The great dag Of Liberty viii arrive at McGresor'
wind aud wssther permitting, ON Monday morning
next. The Sabbath Schools Of this place and Prairie
du Chen, will be treated to ride up the River Is to
20 miles, On the steamer MEG REGon, Capt. SAERwIS
aud ON returning, picnic viii be gone through with
| In the coulee below our city. jocks LAwLER, Esq,
will deliver the patriotic Address, and several others
will talk "sunday school" to the little folks II will
be well for "Young America" 70 10 up early Ia tho
morning on that day. NE
| Why can't We have the Prairie du CHEN Brass Band
on the boat The girls and boys will feel hundyed
per eens napier WIN sooa music ~. O'.as ~. :.
.h.r. ~ n. f..as "a .ecnrs mi. tr.at. 5 4
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Fun Saocks. N-ss
oul Mel'.an's a'e w" s'A 1900 " ~" s.s
so, GOOD b,rga;us than rp.xx a. n.nsAu. foot of
Main street. he has not been in business a great
while here, but by system OF fair dealing he has built
up ira de that compares favorably with any Of his
rivals and from the hoersy ne displays IN aasers.se
.s !, - 80, .,,r. ... :. nh,
shortly have to build larger house to hold the goods
which his customers will call for.
See FRANKS Column Of Advertising and ifyou want
Goods cheap aud Of excellent quality walk into MS
s'0fs anu ''41ees .lA.. " p.s '.e-. w.
4 Bank Omcers.
1 In another column may be seen the result Of
the election of Directors aud Officers of the
Branch of the State Drank about to go into
operation at McGregor.
h The Stock subscribed to this Branch has been
, taken, not here alone, but throughout the coun-
try and in the villages of Northeastern Iowa.
West Uunion, Fayette, Elkader, Garnavillo
| and Cl.vton all HAVING shown a lively in.
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