Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-06-30

And, in the midst of such q scene a
:, this, when our eyes and souls are mad
glad by the smiles of the fair sex, who's
: rights are ever safe in the care of the brav
, men Of the Press, whose sschase" will no
be sprung by her 'squoins" while tn
'form" it clasps has one jot of woman
I true love, or E'stick-ful'' of her wrath
let no strife find source or mouth to ma
the hours of our sweet and friendly con
course. s.-.# @
In charge Of the means by ant
/ through which the masses in all part
of our land are made to know the wortl
of this fine state, the waters of who's
lakes and rivers reach the sea through
: the CULTS at the north and south, We
/ should learn and print more of its vas
wealth, its rich soil and mines, its dense
forests and deep streams, its large system
of railroads, and its plans and means tt
give cheap freights through its waters, fo
the products Of this and other states, from
the Great River of the West to the Greer
Bay and blue Lakes of the North and East
To that end we have met at this good CITY
of Oshkosh, which is one of the best O
points, and which has been made, by '1ive
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, tc
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.
70 the brave and true man, Governor
Merrill of Iowa, whose valor and wounds
in war, and whose wisdom in peace have
alike brought honor upon his native
"Granite Hills" and on our noble sister
state of Iowa, whose able and approved
Io b. -
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 forbida 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 put 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
home; but we can and will send to him,
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 plede to
serve you as well as [ could. Again and
again, in spite of the good old one-term
rule, you bade 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 1t has most likely been
done as 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 harsh word or print q
a 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 to 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 fair, even and
firm hand over the trust left in his care
and whose aim shall be to give our State
Press a strong hold on the love and favor
of all good men at home and abroad.
At the conclusion of the address, Mr.. T.
Ell. Brand, of Madison, assisted by num-
Der of ladies and gentlemen sang the fol-
! lowing song of
| Words and Music by Prof Brand.
We welcome you
In friendship true,
With song and cheerful lay;
Merry and free
Each heart shall be,
! And happy be the day.
This life so short
We're told is fraught
With sorrow, grief and care,
But as we glide
Along lifes tide,
Astern Well keep despair.
| And when we part
We trust each heart
! viii join in ferVent prayer,
That we above,
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 few
appropriate words, and then introduced the
Mayor of Oshkosh, who said:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the Press:
It affords me pleasure, as Mayor of Osh-
kosh, u welcome you on behalf OF its cit1-
4hn 1,rta o1nI
hospitalities of the city. Should your COM
ii be as agreeable to you as it is pleasant to
those who have the honor in claiming you as
its guests, you VIII long and pleasantly re-
member your visit to Oshkosh.
Mr.. Brand sang the EsStar Spangled Ban.
ner, the Glee Club and members Joining
in the chorus.
MEMBERS PRESENT.
The names Of the members present were
then recorded, each one paying the usua
fee of two dollars. The roll of members
with the papers represented is as follows
Chas. Seymour, Republican, La Crosse.
J. II. Tesch, Herold, Milwaukee.
l.. A. Proctor, Evening Wisconsin, Milwau-
D. W. Ballou, Democrat, Watertown.
E. E. Sharpe, Journal, Sheboygan-
E. Borcherdt, Tribune, Manitowoc.
David Atwood, Journal, Madison.
j. T. Moak, Republican, Watertown.
W. r. Alban Times, Plover.
Chas. Jonas, Slavic, Racine.
/ Geo. W. Peck, Representative, Ripon.
r. l.. D. Potter, Argus, Wautoma.
II. NJ. Kutclin, Herald, Ft. Atkinson.
D. G. Gowdey, Argus, Beaver Dam:
Waldo Brown, Union, Prairie du Chen.
II. e. Rounds, Journal, Oshkosh.
W. II. Tousles, Banner, Jefferson.
D. Mcbride, Herald, Sparta,
A. e. Haven, Democrat, Lacrosse.
D. B. Priest, Eagle. Sparta.
P. NJ Reed, Post, Chicago.
II. n. Finch, Re- ublican, Lacrosse.
S. RYAN, Jr., Crescent. Appleton.
q 2. r. Proctor, Times, Neenah.
Geo Hyer, Times, Oshkosh.
:, A. L. Gordon, Democrat, Madison.
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