Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-09-20

DEMOCRATIC CAucus.-The old line Demo
Gratis met in caucus A the Court House,
Saturday afternoon, to elect delegates to the
County Convention tomorrow, 21st. From
the appearance of things at present the
"Court House clique" is ahead again, much
to tho dissatisfaction Of other aspirants. The
following gentlemen were chosen to repre-
sent the Democracy of this township in the
County Convention: J. G. Gordon, A. Ogil-
vie. j. A. Bishop, D. Harrigan, F. Weinker,
W. Hoyt, O. Weed, John Wiley, A. F. Ad-
ans, John AXE, 4. Holcomb, O. Houser,
A. J. Lefingwell, s. NJ. McKibbsn, J. Ap-
pie, J. Wrockrage, R. Hawley.
CELEBRATIoN.-The Sabbath School and
Good Templar celebration in the grove near
Burdith's school house last Friday, we under
stand passed off very agreeably. The exer-
cises consisted ofmusic, speeches, toasts and
responses. Rev. F. w. Evans, of this city
delivered the grafton which was well received
and loudly applauded. The Union Band, ofthis
place furnished the instrumental music for the
occasion. The dinner was described as a
splendid affair, and one which reflects great
credit on the ladies of that vicinity. Alto
gether it was probably one Of the most pleas
ant reunions of the season.
MuscATINE AS A RENDEZVOUS FOR ONE OF
THE New REGIMENTS think it no more
than Justice that Muscatine should be selected
as the rendezvous for one Of the new regi
ments to be organized in this State. This
city has better railroad and telegraph commu-
ncation with all parts of the State than any
other point. 1t has always been our opinion
that the troops should be rendezvoused some
where on the border, but if any other poin
is selected for the new regiments we hope tina
the advantages and claims of Muscatine vii
not be overlooked. Our people certainly de
serve some such recognition of their patriotic
zeal. We believe it is fact that Muscatine
county has furnished more men for the wa
than any other county in the State.
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Nor THE RIGHT THNG-The policy inau
gurated by the military authorities Of thi
State in granting commissions to every on
that asks for them and agrees to raise com
pany or assist in raising one. When every
thing depends upon company officers W
think a little more discretion should be show
in their appointment. 1t is no small thing t
give the care of one hundred of our boys tt
some young squirt who knows no more abou
his duties than a grasshopper does abou
wood chopping. We hope to see an end pu
to it Immediately. 1t is better, if good off
GERS cannot be obtained, to let the boys sta
at home, as they will only be in the way Q
those companies which are properly com
manded.
.W-At the Scott County Fair, on Frida..
last, the premium for the best stallion-$1O
was awarded to Blackbird; the second-$5
to Young Bashaw, (of Muscatine) Al
additional $50 premium was awarded to Ton
Hyer. 1t was considered by the judges.th tina
Blackbrd was the horse Of the greatest endu
rance. although inferior in speed on a shor
heat to some of his competitors. 1t is sal
that he can trot twenty miles in an hour.
The Gazette thus speaks Of the manner il
which another Muscatine horse took pre-
MUM:
The first thing in the morning was the con
test for the premium offered to the horse 60
ing mile nearest to three minutes. For thi
there were entered, with the time made: Ma
Day, Sol; Wasp, SOB; Black Tiger, S.O2
Napoleon, sol; Plow Boy, 3.03; Dolly Spank
err, 3.o3, and Wild Hornet. 1902. May Day
Napoleon and Dolly spanker, each tried
second time May Day was BIO in comm
around Napoleon made it in 2.5s; Doll
stretched ont the time to 3.O1-thus winnin
the s25 premium. She sbelongs to B. Hel
shey of Muscatine, and run to wagon, tn
| others to sulkies.