North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-26
COrrespOndence.


Correspondence.
ELKADER, Iowa, August 20, 1868.
Eds. North Loua Tmes.-The demo-
cratic congressional convention met at
West Union as per announcement, Aug.
10th, and also as a mass meeting to ratify
the nomination Of SEYMOUR and BLAIR.
To say that it was a complete.success, is
but a faint expression, considering the
day, and the fact that most of the farmers
were in the midst of securing their grain
crops, it eclipsed our most sanguine ex-
pectations.
Most of the delegations had arrived the
previous evening, the remainder coming
early in the forenoon. BY II q. m. the
streets were literally crowded with the
masses who had come to ratify the nomi-
nation of Seymour and Blair, and adopt
them as our standard bearers against
monopoly, capital and corruption.
A procession was formed preceded by
two cornet bands, and a band of field
music that discoursed soul stirring patri-
otto airs, that cheered the hearts of all,
and brought back to us soldiers, memories
of old, of marching to meet the foe, while
following the stars and stripes in bleeding
"Dixie."
Wagon followed wagon, making a grand
display with their flags and banners
trimmed with evergreens and flowers
One wagon loaded with young ladies,
carried a large banner with portraits of
Seymour and Blair, and two wreaths of
flowers. On one side of the banner was
inscribed "Seymour and Blair" Equal
Taxation" and on the opposite "White
men must rule America on another
equal Taxation between Rich and Poor,
the Plowholder and Bo~ndholder." On an.
other, Zone Currency for the Govern,
ment,'' ''the Rich and Poor "for Plow.
holder and B%ondholder.n
AT | p. M. the Delegates assembled in
convention filling the Court Room to its
utmost capacity. The preliminary bust
ness of forming committees, hearing re-
ports, &C., was speedily dispatched. Mr..
John L. Stoneman then arose and in a
neat speech, waived all claims that his
friends had made for him, requesting
them all to vote for the man that he shall
nominate. He then announced the name
of WV. MILLS, OF Dubuque, as a candi-
date for the congressional nomination.
On motion for a vote cira roce the dele
gates arose, and with three deafening
cheers unanimously nominated VIM. Mills
as the Democratic standard bearer for
congress from this district. A committee
was appointed who waited on Mr.. Mills
and notified him of his nomination. He
soon made his appearance and commenced
his speech of acceptance, when the pres
sure of the crowd to gain admittanee was
so great, that an adjournment to the open
air was voted, where a stand had been
erected, and q chance for all to hear.
Seats were provided for the ladies, and
for over an hour Mr.. Mills held his au-
dience with unanswerable arguments;
dealing home thrusts to the common enc
my, and convincing all that our platform
is for the ta~x-paying people and against
monied monopoly and dishonest legisla-
ton. REUBEN NOBLE of your city and
others followed with very able speeches,
all of which were loudly applauded.
The masses are taking a deep interest
in public affairs of late, and inquiries
made of what becomes Of the oppressive
taxes we are obliged to pay, and they are
beginning to see that it is squandered for
political ends-for a further lease of power
to a corrupt congress.
This was the largest political meeting
that / have ever attended in Northern
Iowa, everything passing off harmonious
ly, and nome to taunt with ''copperhead,'
''traitor'' and like expressions. The peo-
pie are awake to their interests, and com
ingoverd daily to join the ranks Of the equal
Taxation" party, believing that the "Great
Republican party which claims to have
been founded on Equality and Justice, is
no longer worthy of their support, but is
corrupt and discriminates in favor of
capital and against Labor. A voice has
been heard from Montana and Oregon,
and louder from Kentucky. Keep the
ball rolling and next November the PEG,
pie will declare by their verdict that Rad
ical v~ultures are no longer wanted
Equal Taxation and no discrimination
is the motto. SOLDIER.