The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1869-07-02

| true love, or ''stlCk-Iul oi ueI WALL,
let no strife find source or mouth to mar
the hours of our sweet and friendly con-
course. -
In charge of the means by and
through which the masses in all parts
of our land are made to know the worth
of this fine state, the waters of whose
lakes and rivers reach the sea through
the CULTS at the north and south, we
should learn and print more of it's vast
wealth, its, rich soil and mines, its dense
forests and deep streams, its large system
of railroads, and, its plans and means to
give cheap freights through it's waters, for
| the products of this and other states, from
the Great River of the West to the Green
Bay and blue Lakes of the North and East.
To that end we have met at this good City
tof Oshkosh, which is one of the best OF
| points, and which has been made, by 'live
men" of faith and pluck, to take high rank
! in all that is good. We are glad to meet
here men of mark, talent and renown,~ to
whom the people of their own states have
| given many tokens of honor and esteem by
placing in their trusty hands the power to
promote the public veal.
/ To the brave and true man, Governor
! Merrill, of Iowa, whose valor and wounds
in war, and whose wisdom i'll peace, have
alike brought honor upon his native
! Granite Hills and on our noble sister
state of Iowa, whose able and approved
servant he is, and to his friendly escort
| from the Press of that state, we shall give
our warm and hearty greetings.
To the tried and valiant soldier of the
'Iron Brigade" and faithful citizen of our
own loved state of Wisconsin, Governor
Fairchild, whose empty sleeve forbids the
poor homage of mere words, and who has
no need OF my feeble tongue to make known
/ his private or public worth, we will yield,
''with all the honors," the plaudits of our
profound personal regard.
| We also greet men who were chosen to
make our laws, not as guests merely, but
as men whose duty is to learn the needs
and wants and sources of strength in the
Districts which pat them in their high
places of power and honor, so that they
may see and know how easy and right is
the work of opening up through the waters
of this State great channel of trade that
will add much to the vigor and soundness
of the commerce, not only of the Com
monwealth of Wisconsin, but of our whole
country. -..
With deep regrets we learn that Gov.
Marshall whom we had hoped to meet
here, among his fellow printers, cannot be
with us, as his urgent duties keep him at
|
and to the North Star State he serves SO
well, our friendly greetings, in earnest
cheers for Minnesota and her gallant
Governor"
When, three years ago, you made choice
of me as your Chief, you had my pledge to
serve you as well as | could. Again and
again, in spite of the good old one-terIn
rule, you babe me stay at the helm
Of your proud craft To those who
may deem it strange that you
should thrust these honors upon one SO
humble as myself, it may not be easy to
solve the riddle; but it has most likely been
done as a mark of your high regard for the
young and thrifty Gateway City" of La
/ Crosse, whose model Press has never yet
been known to say a harsh word or print a
q rough item that would hurt the most ten
der feelings of any man, if he could prove
up q clear record from the day he was
weaned up to the time he sought or got an
office.
And, now, with pride and thanks for the
many kind acts and tokens of your good
will, it is my wish and will that you should
put in my place some one else who has no
mean ends 10 serve-one who will not burn
our Goals to fry his fish-one who will not
ask us to turn the stone while he grinds
his ax-one who will keep q fair, even and
firm hand over the trust left in his care
and whose aim shall be to give our State
Press strong hold on the love and favor
of all good men ut home and abroad.
AT the conclusion of the address, Dir. Il.
Ell. Brand, of Madison, assisted by a num-
Der of ladies and gentlemen, sang the fol-
lowing song of
| WELCOME
Words and Music by Prof. Brand
W utal1
| Iu friendship true,
With song and cheerful lay;
| Merry and free
! Each heart shall be,
4 And happy be the day.
| This life so short
We're told is fraught
With sorrow, grief and care,
But we glide -.E
/ Along life's tide,
! Astern We'll keep despair.
| And when part .....
| We trust each heart
| Will join in feryent prayer --
That We above, .... .s....
! In realms of love,
| May find welcome there. ..
| George Hyer. of the Oshkosh Times, on
behalf Of tn press of the city, welcomed
the members of the convention in a few
appropriate words, and then introduced the
| Mayor of Oshkosh, who said:
| M. President and Gentlemen of He Press:
| 1t ffords me pleasure, Mayor of Osh-
| kosh, to welcome you on behalf Of its citi-
| Zens, and tender you the cOurtesies and
Inequalities Of the city. Should your COM
il & be agreeable to you as it is pleasant to
those who have the honor in claiming You as
its guests, you will long and pleasantly re-
member your visit to Oshkosh.
MIR. Brand sang the ''Star Spangled Ban
mel" the Glee Club and members Joining
i'll the chorus
| MEMBERS PRESENT.
The names of the members present were
then recorded, each one paying the usual
fee of two dollars. The roll of members
with the papers represented is as follows:
! Chas Seymour, Republican, la Crosse.
]. II. Tesch, Herold, Milwaukee
Il. A. Proctor, Evening Wisconsin, Milwau-
kee.
d. W. Ballou, Democrat, Watertown.
T.. j.. Sharpe, Journal Sheboygan
j.. Borcherdt, Tribune, Manitowoc
| David Atwood, Journal, Madison
J. T. Moak, Republican, Watertown.
W. r. Alban Times, Plover.
| Chss. Jonas, Slavic, Racine.
Geo. w. Peck, Representative, Rpon.
II. l.. d. Potter, Argus, Wautoma.
II. NJ. Kutchin, Herald, Fit. Atkinson.
d. c. Gowdey, Argus, Beaver DAM
| Waldo Brown, Union, Prairie du Chen
| III. Il. Rounds, Journal, Oshkosh.
w. ii. Tousley, Banner, Jefferson
D. Mcbride, Herald Sparta
A. +. Haven, Democrat Lacrosse.
ID. b. Priest, Eagle, Sparta.
/ Z. NJ. Reed, Post, Chicago.
III. n. Finch, Rel ublican, Lacrosse.
). Ryan, Jr., Crescent, Appleton.
Z. II. Proctor Times Neenah