North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25
SAN. DUNCAN.
ELKADER. Aug. 18th. 1856!

ELKADER, Aug. 18th, 1869.
EDS. "NoRrn Iowa TIxEs''-GENrs:-
The majority of the Republican party,
the so called Anti Allison ring, are to-day
destitute Of newspaper organ, and as
you have been so kind rs to publish many
communications in tho interest of the
aforesaid party, submit the following, rs
a partial refuta.ion of the erroneous im>
pressions, that may have been deduced
from perusal of our POSTMASTER Mas,
by's' manifesto, published in the "Ms.
Gregor Neps," Of the l4th inst:
Dogberry's philosophy is proverbial.
Don Quixote, the chivalrous Spanish
knight, as gallant, was withouta peer
but for genuine, Mnadulterated modesty, of
later-day type-not such as was displayed
by father Adam and mother Eve in the
Garden Of Eden-our Postmaster certain
" stands without successful rival. Had
the mantle of Isaiah descended upon the
shoulders of your humble correspondent,
would, no doubt, propheticaliy accord
him, future more glorious than his past
has been brilliant.
Born, at an early period of his'lifs, in
the wilds of northern "Ingiany" he twas
rocked in the cradle of Liberty, and
sucked the "pap" of Freedom.
While yet in his infancy he became 'sthe
adopted son Of Schuyler Colfax," serving
him for some time in the capacity of
printers devil"
westward the star of Empire takes its
way" and thithcr the youthful adopted
wendell his way, to develope the latent
genius that has since distinguished his ca
reer.
Successfully carring his way, from wal
ter on hotel table, at Guttenburg, to
eye Local." on the Clayton Co. Journal
-"Pumpkin rinds'' in the U. S. army
he is to-day our modest "Nasby'' and
special correspondent for the McGregor
Ne,cs.' Perhaps, like A. j., he has
Swung clear round the circle and 'filled
the measure of his ambition" but we
hope not, as thereby, our prophecy would
become valueless.
How he got the Post Office "is the bur-
then of my song" and on this subject /
will try to illuminate your readers. Last
fall our P. NJ, Mr.. F. Snedigar, resigned,
recommending G. F. Stearns as his sac-
cessor.
That there might be no mistake in the
choice of the people, a petition was circu-
lated for Mr.. iStearns which received the
signature of nearly every Republican vot-
er in Elkader-Mr. Eibeck and one or
two others refusing.
The petition was forwarded to Wash
ington, and as matter of course, we ex-
pected Mr.. Stearns would receive his COM
mission, but alas the voice of the people
was not to be needed. An influence had
been brought to bear from another quar-
ter. Eibnck had applied to Allison for
the P. o., and in answer he said "get a
petition with the names of six active Re-
publicans, and you shall have the Post
Office" A petition was then written for
Mr.. Eibnck, in Tipton's store, by Mr..
Upton and R. E. Price. This is probably
the one that was the source of 90 much
surprise to the "Ne,cs'' correspondent. 1t
probably received few signatures, but
we venture to say not half dozen all
| told, and of those who are suspicioned of
signing it, not one has admitted it to this
day that know Of. It appears that Eli
beck made the final arrangements with
Allison, for the Post Office, at the West
Union Convention. By
Soon after private meeting was held
in P. q. Young's Law Office. There were
present Mr.. Young, 10. Eiboeck and A. F
Upton. r. E. Price happened in and
was invited to stay.
Upton wanted Eibeck to give him the
Post Office appointment, promising Eli
beck If he would "that he would turn it
over to him at any time that he wanted
it." Young supported the proposition,
urging Eiboeck to give it to Upton, argus
ing that the rent of a room and clerks,
salary would not justify him lEiboeck)
in managing it on the small salary allowed
by the p. O. Department. Eiboeck oh.
jected to the arrangement, saying that she
was afraid that it would raise a stink
and snake trouble" but "would submit
it to vote" To this Tip. objected.
Finally Eiboeck consented to give it to
him, and it was there and then arranged
that EiLoeck and Young should sign his
bond, which they did not do for the reason
Of the statute in such cases made and pro-
vided 4
For the correctness of tho above refer
to Mr.. Price.
Soon after Upton received his commits
sion letter was written to Mr.. Allison,
by prominent Republican, of this place,
inquiring why The peoples petition was
disregarded, and by what means Mr.. Tip
ton got the P. O., at the same time saying
that "his (Allisons) action might be
prejudicial to his best interests here" and
shat he would lose great many votes
by it." Mr.. Allison promptly responded,
saying that he sent in Tipton's name Ga
Mr.. Eiboeek's recommendation, Mr. FL
boeck informing him that.a majority Of
the Republicans of Elkader desired him
for their p. M.
Tip. is p. NJ, and l find no fault with