The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-12

Pa pefs In Iowa, and mas Wl0ely exIenoeu circu-
/ alton throu ghout the Des Moines Valley, North
srn Missouri, and W estern Illinois.
The County Convention.
We had the pleasure Of attending the Re-
publican County Convention at Charleston,
on Wednesday last, and were highly graft
fed to End 20 large number in attendance,
from all parts Of the county, and oil mani
Testing 80 much resolution, interest, and
even enthusiasm in the common cause
Having attended nearly oil the conventions
Of the party in this county, We can safely
say that this one far surpassed all previous
ones in numbers and spirit, and furnished
satisfactory indications of healthy and SUBJ
stantial progress. The great interest mani
tested by the friends Of the various candi-
dates Was itself novel feature in our con-
ventions, and . hopeful one. While the
canvassing was spirited, the proceedings
were harmonious, and the result satisfaoto-
~.
The details OF business are presented in
the of6cial report, and We have little more to
add than TO notice the speeches Of Mr.. Mil
Ter and Mr.. O'Connor. During the absence
Of the committee to select candidates for the
Legislature, s. r. Miller, Esq, Of this city,
the very efficient Chairman Of the meeting,
addressed the Convention in his usual prac-
teal, pointed and eloquent manner. We
wish every voter in the county could have
heard him. For while he touched with great
force and eloquence upon the free and glo-
rious principles Of Republicanism, he threw
out some strong suggestions in reference to
county affairs, especially as connected with
the tremendous power centralized in the per-
son Of the County Judge, which should be
brought home to the minds, as we'll - the
pockets Of every voter. On oil these points,
however, We trust Mr.. Miller will have fire.
quent occasion to address the people OF the
county before the next election.
At the close Of the regular business MIR
O'Oonnor, of Muscatine, being called upon
addressed the meeting for some time In
speech Astounding in argument, wit and elo
quence. Mr.. O'Connor, though not larg'
man physically, has q powerful voice, and i
one OF the most effective speakers in tn
State. he has the wit and enthusiasm OF TIT
true Irishman, combined with the radical in
dependence Of one who comprehends the ss
sential rights Of man, and "knowing dar
maintain them" 1t is this high regard TO
the rights OF man as man, this genuine Low
of universal liberty, which has led him t
separate politically from the large majorit
Of his countrymen, and battle with Repub
licans for freedom, while they have acted a
unit with and for the slave power.
strikes him with amazement, as he remarked
that his countrymen, whose wrongs, undo
the iron-hee of oppression, are piled heaven
high, and far exceed those Of any white rac
on earth, should, upon fleeing to this asylus
Of liberty, become the faithful allies Of tn
minions Of dcspotism. Hsthought his cour
trymen were rapidly coming to see the erro
Of that course, and were preparing to plac
themselves in a position more consistent Wit
their natural instincts, and more in accors
ance with their prolonged struggles as NJ
ton against oppression in every form. v
are glad to learn that Mr.. O'Connor inten
to tight in the ensuing campaign till the 10
day in the evening.
The ticket nominated is strong one. +
candidates are oil men Of unblemished rep
tation, and of sterling qualities OF head al
heart, aad cannot fail to command the u,
versal respect and confidence of the peoI
Of the county. They are all amply and a
mirably qualified for the posts which th
are designated to ell, and we doubt not Il
will have the disposition and the energy
make q very thorough canvass Of the COT
ty.
We may be allowed to express our gri
fcation in view of the unanimous nomiI
ton Of Mr.. Richards, the junior of our fr
TOR iihe Legislature. "5 hopa TIC Rspu'
cans voters OF Lee county will follow up
"movement in the right direction,"
honor the Republican press Of the county
his triumphant election.
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