The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-20

Messrs. Bass and Merrill, Of our city,
have returned from St. Louis: they report
a very large asscmblage Of delegates, and
. most interesting time. Our townsmen
think that this gathering cannot but result
in good.
The St. Louis papers were filled with
tho proceedings for several days. We clip
the Resolutions adopted we have not
space for the details; efforts were made Ia
improve all the rivers of the West, but the
majority were too sensible to permit thi,
thing. Let us attend to the big job first,
the little rivers can be improved any time
and at short notice. Here are the resolu.
tons:
Mr.. Cook, Chairman of the Committee
on resolutions presented the report Of the
committee, and made the following re-
marks:
Mr.. President and gentlemen of the
Convention: The committee on resou-
tons having honored me with the position
of chairman, l report the following reso-
lutions. Before reading them it may be
proper for me to say that at the first meet
ing OF the committee no resolutions or any
sketch or draft Of such drawn up. We
came together, Mr.. Chairman, without hav-
ing any expressed opinion on the subject
of the proposed resolutions to be present.
ed to the convention. As matter Of
course there was a great variety Of propo-
sitions made: all of them were duly
and carefully considered, and were ably
discussed and supported before the COM
mittee. The committee, however, feeling
that this convention had been called for
the purpose Of securing those improve
ments, which were Of great Importance
of great national importance, unanimous
ly agreed upon the following brief report !:
In order to bring before this convention
the distinct propositions to be considered,
your committee recommend the following
resolutions:
l. That the interests Of the whole Mis-
sissippi Valley require the immediate i'm
provement, by the National Government,
Of the Mississippi river from Belize to the
Falls of St. Anthony, including especially
the bars at the Belize, the upper and low
er Rapids, and the removal Of Instructions
above those Rapids; and also of the Ohio
river from Cairo to Pittsburg, and espe-
cially the work at the Falls Of the Ohio
said improvements to secure the naviga-
ton of said rivers free from all tolls and
tributes.
2. That the vast importance Of such &C.
ton as will secure the needed improve.
ments, at an early day, of the following
rivers, is commended to the favorable and
earnest consideration of Congress, viz
The Missouri river, from its mouth to IT
Benton; the Illinois river; the Red riv
er; The Tennessee river to Chattanooga
the Wisconsin and Fox rivers: the Arkan
sas river to Fort Smith; the Cumberland
to Nashville.
3. That when the financial condition o.
the country may justify, Congress be re
quested to cause proper investigations tt
be made, as to the necessity of improving
hereafter, all the other navigable river,
of the Mississippi Valley.
4. That Congress should legislate On thu
subject Of bringing the Missississippi anc
other navigable rivers of the United States
as will, while recognizing the equal i'm
portancc Of railroad and river transporta
ton, harmonic those interests, by secur
ing proper facilities for both.
Your committee recommend in further
ance of the following objects, the appoint
ment of q committee consisting OF on,
member from each state represented il
this convention, with subcommittee o.
five to prepare memorial to Congress de
monstrating the national importance o
said objects. and that each member Of sale
general committee report to said sub-com
mittee such statistics as will facilitate it
work. 1t is further recommended that tn
resolutions adopted and the memorial b.
forwarded to Congress, in the name of thi
convent;"n by its president, and that cop
les thereof be furnished to each Senator
and Representative from the states of tn,
Mississippi Valley.
a Memorial Committee was appointed
some good speeches were made, and thel
they adjourned. The members of the 81
Louis Chamber Of Commerce gave Gran
Banquet at the Lindel House: about 40
participated. B. B. Richards, Of Dubuque
in response to the regular toast, eth
Federal Union," made one of the mos
brilliant speeches of his life. Mr.. Rict
ards was regarded as one Of the ables
men of the Convention, and this is n
small compliment when it is remembers
that erery man there as delegate was
leading representative man at home.
! We hope the River will meet with tn
Congressional attention which its immen.
importance demands.
THE PooR.--We learn from Fred. E
mendorf, Esq, one Of the committee o
charities, and good one too, that til
Lecture by Rev. Mr.. Sloan, drew SIS, o
on Monday night. The theme was "Lou
Napoleon, and how he became Emperor.
Office duties and the eve of our day of i
sue kept US sanctumized, and we did n.
hear the lecture, but it is told US that ii
Reverend gentleman was very felicitous
language, illustration and historical accu
acy.
.Mr.Sloan is close student, a good thinl
err, terse writer and most aggreeabl
acquaintance. We credit him here wit
what all know is not fattcry, viz: In h
addresses, whether Biblical or Literary, h
never wearies an audience with long-draw
discourses. He always finishes his subje.
then he quits some speakers lack eithe
the taste or the judgment to do so.
The Band gave the poor the benefit of
musical wake-up and for their liberalit
they are entitled to public thanks.
! Caucus. On Saturday evening, |
KURz & MILLER's new store, Mason
Block, there will be a Democratic Caucs
for the selection Of Corporation Officer
Let every voter be present and expre
his preference. Those who stay at hon