The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-09-06
From the Muscatine Journal

To the Republicans Of .Nuscatine Co..
The Committee Of Arrangements for
the Republican Camp Mecting,to be held
near Muscatine, on the 18th aud 18th
of September, 1860, have been requested
to address the Republicans Of Muscasine
county with reference 10 this rsssssisg:
With the advice aud appreciation Of those
gentlemen having tho arrangements in
charge, we beg leave to offer the follow
ing suggestions:
The OBJECT OF THE EEcAMpMENr-
The original desigo Of the meeting, We
believe, was to afford an occasion for .
friendly, neighborly gathering Of all the
Republicans Of the county, with their
families and friends, after the labors Of
the harvest were done, aud before tho
Fall work should commence, to join in
pleasant social interview with each other,
and to devise measures for advancing the
Republican cause in this county and sec
tion Of the State. 70 this end, arrange
ments have been made to secure the
attendance Of number of the prominent
men Of our own State, among whom
Hon. James w. Grimes, Hon. Charles
Pomeroy, State Elector, Henry OCos-
nor and Jacob Bublcr, Esqs., have agreed
to address the meeting. In addition to
these arrangements, measures have been,
taken to secure the services Of some en-
ineut Republicans from other States,
whose names win be announced a. soon
as their acceptance is definitely asoes-
tanned.
The TINE or THE MEErINo.-The
18th and 18th Of September "Wednesday
and Thursday have been appointed as
the date for holding the meeting, aud
vii! be so considered unles change shall
be made to accommodate some Of the
speakers invited from abroad, of which,
timely notice will be given by posters
and otherwise. .t
REPUBLICANS CLUBs.-The Clubs Of
the different townships are invited to
make preparation to turn out in full
force, with banners and Glee Clubs.
WIDE AwAKEs.-A general invitation
is extended to tho Wide Awake Colnpa-
MES Of the State to attend. The Wide
Awake Companies Of this county arc re.
commended to organize aud drill, and
provide themselves with uniforms as
speedily as possible. All the Wide
Awake Companies of this county will
meet on the grounds on the morning Of
the 18th, to elect Commandant, aud
make other arrangements for escort du.
ty, &c.
PRovIsIoNs.-1t was resolved by the
Convention that this shall be Basket
Meeting, every family and person as far
as practicable bringing an abundant sup
ply Of provisions for themselves and as
many as they can accommodate. There
will be no public table. Water aud ice
will b. provided on the grounds.
MUslc-There will be one or more
bands Of music provided, and the Glce
Clubs of the several Wide Awake Com
panies will be present, with those from
several neighboriug tswns. Every Wide
Awake Company should have n Glee
Club Of its own, organized
The PRIzE BANNER. Muscatine
Wide Awakes with the assistance Of the
ladies Of Muscatine have procured fins
banner to be presented as prize to the
largest aud best drilled Wide Awake
Company in the County, outside Of this
city. The presentation will be made at
the Encampment.
GENERAL REMARKs.-Allt those who
can. are recommended to come with their
wagons prepared to camp on the grounds.
All Republicans from this and other
counties Of the State are invited to at
tend this meeting. Come with your OK
teams, your lumber wagons, and your
baskets bring your families and friends,
aud your Democratic neiehbors, and let
US have friendly and good time togeth.
er. As Republicans we have the COM
bined opposition Of all the factions and
''isms' Of the day to contend with
They are united BY one common bond of
opposition to Republican principles
We know that We have the good Of our
common country at heart; with this con-
sciousness to inspire US, we look forward
TO such demonstration at this meeting
as shall ensure for our cause in this part
Of the State a triumphant victory over
all opposition.
BY order of the Committee of Ar
J. A. GREEN,
THos. S. PARvIN,