Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-01

Iowa CnY. Sept %. 1851

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which took place last evening, was 90
pleasant and suggestive an event, you
will, l am sure, with pleasure chronicle
hi, movements and the enthusiasm with
which people greet him.
Hearing he WAS TO remain over night,
few of bis friends secured one Of oar
bands, proceeded TO the "Crummey
House" about nine o'clock, and soon
brought him ont, by the irresistible
strains Of music.
Thanking the crowd, which had by
this time assembled, for the honor PAD
him, be proceeded to say, that when be
accepted the nomination SO freely ten
Tered him by the representatives OF al
parties, one week ago, he resolved that
he would make no political speeches,
moving that in accepting Unio" no.
rnination for Governor Of the State OF
Iowa, the record would show that he
was ever faithful to the Union whether
at home amid peaceful pursuits or on
the battle field at the head Of 1owa's
brave sons.
He had been rendered another regi-
ment, lately in your city, he said, but
yielding to the wishes Of party which
was to draw around it Democrats and
Republicans alike, and 60 forth united!y
to battle, united North, he had &C.
cepted the great trust, when, had it been
rendered by any one political party be
should not have hesitsted to decline.
He paid an eloquent Tribute to the
braves of the Zoaca First, and especial
ly to Company b, Of our own city. de
was personally witness to an incident in
First Lieut.. Graham, who commanded
in the memorable battle of "Wilson's
Creek" lie was shot in the arm, and
Immediately falling to the rear some
ten feet, bound up his wounds and placed
himself again at the head Of his noble
Company. Citizens Of Iowa City, said
he, honor that man, for in SO doing you
do but honor yourselves; honor Com.
pany Il, for in so doing you do but honor
your beautiful city.
Col. Merritt was frequently interrupt
ed by the applause Of the crowd present,
which burst out with uncomfortable
cheer upon cheer, as he closed his short
speech. TIE Col. gained many friends,
and seemed much pleased with the at
tcntions shown him. He was followed
by several speakers, Republicans and
Democrats, all earnest for the ticket
which will be triumphantly elected in
October.
The good work goes quickly but sure
~ onward. But little time remains
to us for work, but that time well en-
ployed will bring with it success, which
We all so much desire, in Iowa,
Struggle for shc I" SLOPE
kirkwood, the partizan candidate for
Governor, has recently been over on the
"Missouri slope" looking after his CUB
crnatorial chances and interests among
that people. 1t is said that he made
stump speech at Council Bluffs, which
is mentioned with great qualification by
his friends as being uncommonly pow
erfuI. We think it would not be bad
plan for the Governor to be attending to
the necessities of the volunteers of this
State, instead Of preferring arguments
IN the presence fcross-1oad politicians,
to prove that he should be the next
Governor of Iowa. The people want
something else than political cap-traps,
and no true patriot will SO prostitute his
time and energies as to stoop to it.
How unlike the Gallant Col. Merritt,
who, though heretofore a strong party
nsn, refuses to accept any partizan nom
nation, and accepts no other policy
than that which draws together the
hearts Of the people TO one object-the
preservation ofthe Union intact and the
pcrpetuity Of the Constitution as our
fathers gave it to US.
| Choose ye between the two men, 70
tiers of Iowa. But few days will elapse
before you will be called forth to name
your Governor. Let your choice be for
the gallant Merritt.
FLORA TEMPLE.-The case of the
United States rs. the Bay Mare Flcra
Temple, comes up before Commissioner
Elliot, in the Prize Commissioners office
New York, on the aoth inst. Mr.. Ethan
Allen, on the part OF the Government,
consented to the discharge Of the libel
on this celebrated sporting mare, on
condition that the claimants counsel
would sign stipulation that there was
probable cause for the libel and deten-
ton, and waving any claim for DANA
ges. The stifulations having been
given, Flora was discharged.