The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-05-25
IOWA STATE NEWS.
The Governor has Issued the following
nrOclam afinn.

lVHA SIAIE NEWSe
TIE Governor has issued the following
proclamation:
To tie People Of the State Of Io,co:
I take pleasure in calling the attention OF
the people to this Congressional resolution
(refcrring to resolution passed by Congress
requesting the people Of the several States
to assemble July f. 1876, at their respective
delivered an historical sketch Of such coun,
| ty aud town, etc, Approved March 13, lS7e)
and in bespeaking for it responsive action.
We are very happily situated to carry out its
| object. Our history, eventful as 1t has been,
can be told by men who have witnessed ii
| all and, indeed, help make it. The desired
sketches of our counties, towns and town.
| ships can be made by such persons, while
they can furnish material for all of them.
II is suggested that narratives be prepared
and read on the day designated:
| /. OF the several counties.
Q. Of the several townships.
s. OF the several cities and towns.
And that one copy Of each be transmitted
| TO the Congressional Library, one to the
State Library at Des Moines, and one to the
! State Historical Society at Iowa City, and
one filed with the Auditor of the county.
The value OF the information thus amassed
| would be materially augmented could it be
supplemented with other sketches, such,
for instance, as
4. OF school districts under both present
and former organizations;
5. Of colleges, acadamies and other Pri-
vate Institutions of learning;
g. OF the various church organizations Of
the State;
Z. OF the missionary, benevolent, literary,
scientific, and fraternal associations;
s. OF agricultural progress, including his
tories of State and county societies;
9. OF the manufacturing interests, includ-
ing notices of organizations for furthering
~. OF the mining interests;
II. or the mercantile interests;
y. OF the several professions;
And, in short, of all enterprises occu-
pations whose history may in any manner il
lustrate the development of the resources OF
the State, its past progress and its present
condition 1t ia suggested that the last
named sketches be presented to the associa-
tions or bodies interested for their informa-
ton at such time as may suit their cOnyen-
lence, and copies sent to the State Library
and the State Historical Society, aud also to
the central authority Of the association, de-
nomination, or order in cases where individ-
ual societies are thus connected. 1t is
recommended that appointments be made at
an early day of proper persons to prepare
the sketches, so as to afford all the time
practicable for such preparation In testi-
mony whereof, have hereunto set my hand
and caused to be affixed the great seal of the
State of Iowa. Done at Des Moines this
eleventh day of May, in the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six,
of the Republic the one hundredth, and OF
the State the thirteenth.
SAMUEL j. KIRKwooD.
JOSIAH 7. YOUNG, Secretary Of State.
THE Democratic State Convention met al
Dcs Moincs, on the l1th, 32S delegates being
present. The Convention was temporarily
organized by the appointment of Judge
Kinne as Chairman, and Messrs Walker and
Garner as Secretaries. The usual commit
tees were appointed and the Convention ad-
journcd for dinner. In the afternoon the
Convention was permanently organized by
the election Of Hon. II. II. Trimblc as Prcsi
dent. After protracted debate it was decided
to hold another Convention for the nomina-
ton of State ticket The following were
elected delegates to the National Conyen-
ton: At Largc-H. Fl. Trimble, Davis: NJ.
NJ. Ham, Dubuque; d. o. Finch, Polk; and
NJ F. Montgomery, Pottawattomie, with
Edwin Campbell, Jefferson; J. II. Crawford,
Scott; S B. Evans, Wapelio; I. Van Meter,
Humboldt, as alternates. The fol-
lowing delegates from the various
districts We're selected: Edmond Yea
ger, Lee. d. w. McKitterick, Des Moines;
A j Mnnrne Homes: E Il Thayer, Clinton;
L. E. Ainsworth, Fayettc; G. NJ. pu.r."".,
Buchanan; G. r. Getler, Ccrro Gordo; G. c.
Wright, Bremen; Peter A. Day, johnson; L.
G.. Rhine, Tama; H. B. Hendcrshcll,
Wapello; 7. j. Anderson, Marion; D. NJ.
Baker, Lucas; V. Wainwright, Warren;
Jacob Williams, Pottawatomie; w. A. Stowe,
Fremont; J. P. Allison, Woodbury.; T. l..
Bowman, Carroll Two alternates from each
of the Congressional Districts were chosen.
The following resolutions were adopted:
The Democracy of Iowa, in convention
assembled, while pledging earnest support to
the declaration of principles that will be
given to the country by the st. Louis Con
yention declare as follows their views upon
the vital questions now before the Republic
for discussion and adjustment That in
view Of the weakness of its administration
of justice and the corruption which reeks in
every part of the public service, disgracing
US at home and degrading abroad, is wit
messed evidence of the untitness of the party
in power to longer bear the responsibilities
of government.
Resolyed, That we demand and will en-.
force honesty and reform in the Govern
ment, and demand of our National Conven-
ton such earnest pledges of uprghtness
and decency for the administration of the
country as shall command the confidence of
its purest and most patriotic men, and the
selection of standard bearers whose lives,
private and Official are a guarantee to the
country of their ability o carry forward the
great work of reform made Immediately
necessary by the corruptions and crimes of
the Republican party.
Resolyed, That inasmuch as gold is the rec
ognized standard of values throughout the
world and furnishes the basis for general
trade and commerce, we favor an early re-
turn to specie payment, because it will
place the business interests of the country
on sure and satisfactory basis, and secure
us from the uncertainties attending the eX-
istence of two moneyed mediums of unequal
values. At the same time, we believe that
forced and sudden resumption of specie
payment, such as contemplated by the So
called SHERMAN resumption act of 1875"
will cause widespread disaster and ruin to
our business interests; has had and is now
having a blighting effect on all industry,
and being one of the many blunders of the
Republican party, should be repealed.
SENATOR MILLER, of Blackhawk County,
is mentioned as a Republican candidate for
Congressional honors in the Fourth District.
THE latest reports from st. Louis give
the following as the current prices for lead
ing staples: Nour-XXX. Fall. s5.00@5.6216;
Wheat-No. 2 Red Winter, S1.3911@1. 40; No.
5 Red Winter, sl.29@1.3O; Corn-No. 2
Mixed, 45t9451Sc; Oats-No. 2, 331i i93315c.
Rye-No. Q, 60964c; Barley-No. 2, S5@
9Oc; Pork-s2l. .25@2l.50; Lard-$12.OO9
1210; Hogs-$6.5O@7.15; Cattle-$40O@
Sis.
Merits and Prospects OF the Centen-
NAL Exposition.