The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-09-21

Gov. Stone experiences as much trouble
with his militia as Falstaff did with his men in
buckram. Having in q few short months Of
official labor worked himself into disgrace, he
is now trying TO write himself into notoriety.
Ever since his gallant surrender at Co, NTH our
Gubernatorial Falstaf has been plagued with
ffightful visions OF an enemy in overpowe ring
night and his delusion by day. Poor man; hs
seems to believe with all the conviction OF re.
atty that the southern border Of onr State bris-
ties with hostile bayOnets and that all the
"caves and cellars" are packed with armed
men In this state of mcnta. perturbation his
Exceliency indites an elongated epistle to
his Adjutant General, Baker. in which he
makes reconnaissance of the military situation.
The letter is eminently characteristic OF
Governor who believes and acts upon the be-
lief that Democrats have no rights which Re.
publicans are bound to respect. Indeed, it
forcbiy reminds US Of the observation of the
foreigner who sought improved fortune in the
Vest. He was struck with the popularity Of
our politics and wrote back to his paternal, "by
all means come West. Here pery mean men
Oct into office" Far be it from US to adduce
the case of Gov. Stone in verifcatiOn. But to
the letter:
A few weeks ago Gov. Stone sought to or.
ganize the militia Of Iowa on partisan basis,
and therefore we infer for partisan purpose.
To accomplish his design he prescribed an oath
which no man fit for Governor for one moment
would think Of imposing on political friend or
foe.
1t contained q clause requiring of every Off
Ger, as the price of his commission, to support
President Lincoln aud Gov. Stone. 1t was
wantOn insult to every man who has not sur
rendered his manhood into the keeping of the
Executive And because Democrats were not
disposed to favor this Illegal tone imposed
test oath, the Governor now comes forward
and makes "slight modification" which he
does not name, but says it removes call reason
able ground OF objection" thereby admitting
that such objection did exist. After this stulti-
flying admission he proceeds to charge Demo-
Gratis with organizing companies on p 'rtizan
basis. II the charge be true, it is only follow
ing the illustrious and loyal example OF his
Union Leaguers. He further says that trea.
sonablc organization exists in nearly every
county and that it already numbers 5000 per-
sons, and that it they carry out their oath they
become active traitors to the Union and
abettors of civil strife in Iowa. Governor
+, Stone PROCESSES to know all about these men.
II SO why like faithful and true Governor does
he not expose them and have them punished
The Courts are open and every good citizen in
the state, Democrat or Republican, will co.
operate in bringing to punishment any armed
secret enc mics OF the public peace in the State.
The truth is, they do not exist. But Governor
Stone lends his official sanction to these politi
cal lbels on Democrats recently organized in
st. Louis, for the purpose OF subscribing his po
ltical interests and ambition He charges
Democrats with conniving to defeat the opera
tons of the militia law in the State. The
charge is nothing less than studied SANDER
Democrats are in favor Of an efficient militia
organization aud will cheerfully cooperate in
the formation Of such, but they are not willing
that the whole militia power OF the State shall
be so disposed under tire test oath and partzan
manipulations Of Governor Stone to place
them entirely at the mercy of his political ia
vorites. Enforce your militia law, Governor
stone, in the spirit in which it was enacted and
for the good of the State, and Democrats will
aid you cordially. But Governor Stone tells
US that he gains his information of the Demo-
cratic opposition from anonymous letters
almost daily received Think of that. The
Chief Executive taking notice of and basing
his action upon, and issuing military orders be-
cause. Of anonymous letters daily received."-
Dubuque Herald. 4