The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-01-04
The Deputy Sherinalty OF McGregor.


The Deputy SheriRsity OF McGregor.
Col. Richardson:-Therc was an articl,
with the above caption published in the Nc
Gregor Press Of last week, over the sigma
ture of Reuben Noble What the object o.
the communication was, am unable to dis
ccrn, without 1t was to make an impression
upon the public mind that had obtained
the appointment of Deputy, dishonorably
Whether this was his object or not, it mat.
tiers but little, for my only object in noticing
his communication is to correct some err rs,
with which his article is abundantly 'spiccd.
He says in regard to those petitions -
"Dr. Parkcr's was signed by names-Mr.
Goodrichs by about $50, embracing the
names of nearly all our business men and
citizens Of both political parties I speak
from information derived from Others" &c.
I do not think Mr.. Noble would make a
public misstatement, even to advance his
own political or private ends, much less for
others; but l presume his ''informer" has
played upon his credulity, and hence the
mistakes in regard to those petitions -
The facts are, that Q petition never was cir
culated recommending my appointment, and
consequently there was none ever presented
to Mr.. Kaufman in my favor, to my knowl-
edge; my facilities for knowing about this
matter are probably as good as Mr.. Noble
informer And in regard to Mr.. Goodrich's
petition, am informed by responsible par
ties, viz: the Hon. David Hammer, Senator
from this county, Sheriff Kaufman and
others, that there were not to exceed 80
names attached to his petition, and at least
one-ha!f Of them were not Democrats.
am also informed that this township was
thoroughly canvassed, by Mr.. Goodrich and
his friends, to obtain signers to this paper.
Now, let us see if "all of the citizens" of
McGregor were disappointed, by the rejec-
ton Of their ''favorite." At the last Octo-
Der election, there we're polled in this town.
ship about 210 Democratic votes, and there
was on Goodrich's petition only about one
fifth of the Democracy in this town; there
fore, if one. fifth Of the Democracy consti-
tute the Democratic party here, then my
appointment was perfect outrage upon the
party of which am an humble member.
l do not say there are not $50 names attach
ed to that petition now, but that there were
only about so when it was Withdrawn from
the Sheriff; neither do l say that there
have been names attached since it was with
drawn, but merely state the facts and ref.
erences in regard to this matter, and leave
it to discriminating public to Judge.
There is another thing connected with
this matter that wish to alludc to here, and
that is that the petition Of my opponent
was circulated among some of my Demo
cratic friends while was absent from town,
and before it was known to them that was
an applicant, and they signed it; but after
my return, they told me had they known
was an applicant they certainly would not
have signed it. l can give names, if re-
quired, but withhold them out of courtesy
to the parties
In regard to Mr.. Mobiles charges against
DR.. Andres and Sheriff Kaufman, have
but little to say. That DR.. Andres lent his
influence to secure my appointment, have
no hesitation in admitting; but at the same
time claim that he, as Democrat, had
right to do SO, not agreeing with Noble, that
the interest in the appointment of Deputy
was confined to the town of McGregor, by
any means, but that the whole county was
more or less interested; consequently, DR..
Andres, or any other Democrat in the coun-
ty, had right to express his views and be
heard in the matter. But leave the Doc
tor (who is eminently qualificd) to defend
himself from any imputations that Mr. No
bic may see fit to heap upon him. In re-
gard to Mr.. Kauffnan's remarks to Mr.
Goodrich about Noble & Drummond's sig
nature to his petition, do not see any i'm
propriety in his subsequent actions, if he
did tell Goodrich that "Noble & Drummond's
names would have as mach influence as any
of the other citizens"
In conclusion, would remark, that l
heartily endorse the high encomiums that
Mr.. Noble lavishes upon Mr.. Goodrich's
qualifications as ministerial" officer, and
of his private virtues-but would, at the
same time, kindly request Mr.. Noble to sus-
pend judgment in my case, and let my fu-
ture official conduct be the criterion by
which to judge of my qualifications.
p. G.. PARKER.