Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16
Perry Township Caucus.

The Republican Caucus Of Perry Town
ship was held at Jesup on Saturday even>
ing, the 10th inst. W. Mosher was called
to the chair and j. d. Laird appointed Sec
retary. The following delegates were elect.
ed to tho County Convention: b. G. Hale,
John J. DAILY, j. d. Laird, Eben Little, E.
B Cook. Messrs. John j. DAILY, N. r..
Reynolds, Is. c. Hale, NJ. o. Baldwin and
A. Lawrence were elected township Com
mi,tee. Resolutions were adopted in favor
OF recognizing the merits Of soldiers IN the
distribution Of Offices and instructing the
delegates 10 vote for 4. p. Baker, A. II.
Bridgemah and D. +. Johnston for the off
ices Of Treasurer, Co. Judge and Sheriff res
pectyely. We are compelled from want Of
space to omit the official proceedings as
kindly furnished US, but the above is their
substance.
The CAucUs.-It is matter for real con.
graduation that the people en- mdsse are be.
ginning to attend the caucus. 1t is there
that candidates are really decided upon, and
il any member Of the party have preferences,
it is only there that he can give weight to
them. And what Republican has no pres
ierences among the various candidates for
nominations2 These candidates may all be
good, reliable men they may be men Of
equal fitness for the positions to which they
aspire still it is hardly possible that there
should be no occasion for q preference. 1t
is through the caucus that this preference
must be exhibited, for the delegates to the
nominating convention will almost invariably
have their preferences, and will be chosen in
the caucus with reference to them. Let every
Republican voter in Washington township,
then, realize the importance Of being present
At the caucus on Thursday evening, the 29th
inst, the call for which will be found in this
paper. It has been customary for certain
class Of Republicans TO find fault with the
action Of caucuses which they did not attend.
They should remember that if they are too
lazy or Indifferent to attend the caucus, they
have no business to find fault with its action.
1t is matter Of personal interest to every
citizen, that those intrusted with the execu
tion Of the laws should be men Of integrity
and general fitness, and we trust that an ap
probation Of this fact will be manifested in
-. xAn - 4,
in Washington township, but in every town
ship in the county.
THr STATE FAiR.-Now that it is dscidec
70 have no County Fair, this year, those far
mers and Mechanics who have products o
their skill to exhibit, would do we'll to re
member tha, . fine opportunity TO dislin
guish themselves will be afforded BY III,
State Fair, to be held at Clinton on the LIST
| I'd, Sd and 4lh days Of October next I'm
usual preparations are being made for ths
occasion, the arrangements are in trust
worthy aud capable hands, the premium lis
is large and attractive, and all the indica
tons Of the times are that the Exposition
will be one Of the most successful ever bel,
in the State. The fair will be easy of access
via D. L S. c. r. r., d. 4 s. W. X. R., an,
the Northwestern road from Cedar Rapid
| TO Clinton. Or one could make yer,
pleasant trip down the Mississippi by way o
Dubuque. We believe both the railroad
and steamboat companies have agreed t.
take visitors to and from the fair a, half
rates, and stock for the Exhibition free O
charge. THIS liberality will enable ou
people to attend the fair at moderate ex
pense. We shall give summary of tn,
regulations adopted By the Society, in 9
week or two.