The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-09-11
Congressional Convention.

Agreeably in the call the committee, t Q
Republicans of the st Cong essional District
Of Iowa, met in delegate canvcptiolial at O.:
kaloosa, Sept. 4th, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The convention was called to order by j.
Ii. Sanders Of Keokuk County, on whose
motion Judge Young of Washington was.
made temporary chairman, and e.. W. Ed
wards of Henry, Secretary.
On motion Of Mr.. Fisher committee Of
fye was appointed to examine and report up;
on credentials Of Delegates, as follows:
Y. T. Fisher ofMahaska County.
j. J. Davis, of Madison {"
j. w. Norris, of Wapello g
S. f. Cooper, of Poweshick ''
Jno. Vanvalkenb,rg, flee g
On motion of Mr.. Stanton, a committe e
five on permanent organization was appoin-
ted, as follows:
7. II. Stanton, of Washington County.
j. B. Atherton, of Marion I"
W. w. Garreston,
NJ. Ii. Winton, ofDes Moinns q
W. Duane Wilson, of Po,is :.
On motion of Mr.. Stubbs, committee Of
five on resolutions was appointed rs follows:
ID. B. Stubbs, Of Jefferson County.
wv. Woodin of Keokuk i"
George May of Marion g
S. G. Smith Of Jasper 6
ii. ID. Ives of Wapello
When on motion of Mr.. Wilson Of Polk
the convention adjourned to meet al l
o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention re-assembled at O'clock.
The committee on permanent officers re-
ported as follows:
President, Hon. S. F. Cooper, of Powe-
shiek.
Secretary, G. w. Edwards of Henry.
Assistant Secretary, j. j. Davies Of Mad
isOn. sa
The report WAS unanimously adopted.
The committee on credentials reported
the following persons entitled to seats in the
convention.
Owing to the length the list of names is
omitted.) E'
After the adoption of the report Of TIE
committee on credentials, it was carried that
the convention proceed to an informal ballot
for Representative in Congress.
Mr.. Stubs nominated James F. Wilson of
Jefferson. -
Mr.. Garretson nominated M. L. McPhcr-
son Of Madison. ,..
Mr. Edwards nominated r. L. B. Clarke
of Henry.
Mr.. Atherton nominated John Edwards Of
Charlton.
On the informal ballot the vote stood
Wilson, 153 votes,
Clark, 80
Mcpherson, Is s.
Edwards, II g @
The first formal ballot stood as follows:
Wilson, 222 votes, i,
Edwards, vote.
Mr.. Wilson's nomination was then decla-
cd unanimous, amidst great enthusiasm.
The convention then appointed the fol
lowing Executive Committee for the Dis
trict:
John vanvalkcnburg. G. w. Edwards,
S. A. Rice, NJ. L. Mcpherson,
d. c. Bloomer.
The Committee on resolutions then repor-
ted as follows, through their chairman, Mr..
Stubbs. ','A@'' ;, 's5'HE
/. Resolred, That the ssrst great and lead
ing issue that is now pressing upon us is the
perpetuation Of the Government, the main;
tainance of the Laws.
g. Resotred, That every man and every
dollar necessary to suppress the present
wicked and unholy rebellion, and for the
vindicatons Of the government, should be
furnished without hesitation, and that all
traitors must Internationally submit to the
Constitution and Laws.
g. That the administration has done moth
ing more. in attempting to suppress the re-
bellion, than its imperative duty.
4. That we endorse the action Of the late
Extra Session Of the General Assembly in
providing the means for the defense Of the
State and the aid of thp genera. Govern
ment.
| 5. That the highest honor is due to the
lst Regiment of Iowa Volunteers for their
gallant and heroic conduct, as evinccd on
the battle fields Of Missouri. s"
6. That the loyal spirit evineci By the
naturaiiZed citizens of our country in this
her greatest hour Of peril commends the ad-
niration of all true patriots.
T. We invite men of ell parties to join
with us in the support of the candidate Of
this convention who stands pledged to the
constitutional maintannance of our Gov
ernment.
The resolutions were unanimously adop-
ted.
The PROCEEDINGS were ordered to be pub
llished in all the Republican papers OF the
District.
Mr. Wilson being loudly called Cor, came
/ forward, announced his acceptance Of the
nomination, thanked the convention for the
honor, and briefly defined his position on
the issue of the day. The only compromise
he had to propose with traitors was the csn-
non, the sword and the bayonet.
When the convention adjourned, with
three cheers for kthe nominee.
S. +. COOPER, President
&. " EpwARpS. Secretary