Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-06-22
BEFORE THE CONVENTION.

BEFORE THE CONVENTION.
Gathering of the Delegates at Iuron-A
Large Body will, an Earnest Parpose-
Ordway's Obnoxious Presence.
Editorial Correspondence.
Huron, Dakota, June 10, 18s3.-The
public occasions, conventions and popu-
lar movements of whatever character
that have marked the past career of Da-
kota and have been denominated popular
uprisings, fade into very small propor-
tions when compared with the present
effort of the people to secure to them
selves an equal place among the citizens
of our common country. We have never
before known a great popular uprising;
We have never before touched the chord
iii the popular heart; we have never be-
fore aimed to the accomplishment of q
laudable purpose in which every
one felt that he was
laboring to promote his own interest.
Sectional differences have been lost
sight of, personal ambitions have been
laid to sleep; jealousies, rivalries and
cnvying forgotten, and the kinship OF
Dakotaians established upon the broad
platform of popular sovereignty.
The present convention will be con.
splcuous landmark in the history of Da.
kota. Its grand purpose would render
it immortal-its membership will make
it memorable, and with the accomplish.
ment of the object which it has in view
it will earn an imperishable honor. It
has not yet organized but that event
promises to be achieved with per.
feet harmony. The only desire
manifested in organization
is TO secure the greatest advantage tc
the movement. Hon. B. G. Caulfeld. oi
the Black Hills, seems to be the choice
for permanent president. He is demo
crat of prominence, an ex.member o.
congress from Illinois and pioneer o.
western Dakota. He is man of good
ability and his selection will indicate the
non partisan character of the movement
and fully MAINTAIN its purpose. Conspicu'
Gus among the delegates here are Judge
Moody, of Deadwood, Judge Brookings
Sioux Falls, ex-United States Senate
Pease, Watertown, Hon. r. +. Pettigrew
of Sioux Falls.
The press of the territory is fully rep
resented also, but your correspondent
has not been able to secure complete
list Of the papers represented.
1t is said that every county south o.
the 46th parallel will be represented
nearly all by full delegations. There ii
but one desire expressed in regard t
division of the territory and that is 70
severing the political bands on lin
sear the 46th parallel. There is no or
position to this whatever. Statehoo
appears to be no less heartily desired
Thus far there has not been disclosed til
faintest opposition-on the contrar,
la wonderful unanimity this
finds expression III the warmes
and most earnest terms. 1t ca
safely be predicted that the movemer
will be enthusiastically greeted where
ever in southern Dakota, settlement ho
found Judgement.
Among the distinguished dead wi
seemed to have had the power of sci
resurrection for this occasion, aud wi
are conspicuously and obnoxiously pre-
enti is our notorious governor. What
seeks to do has not transpired. He do
not favor the movement-that is we
understood. If he came to scott, he ms
remain to pray. His opposition cf
avail nothing unless it be to increa
and intensity the general desire to lie r
of territorial thralldom. Aleck Mckenzi
lof Bismarck, arrived this morning-wh
his mission is has not been disclosed
probably nothing moro than pardo
. ablc desire to be congratulated. Scobe
of Brookiugs, and Mr.. Mathews, of t
commission are also here. 1t Is not {
lpected that north Dakota will he pr,
9 ent in any numbers or ask for represent
ton in the convention. The feeling
| indignation with which the intelliger
of their presumptuous demand was q
received. has given way to somethi
like regret that the scheme of interf
ference did not materalize. But il
generally understood that the respec
(, bic elements in the north ",
able to check the vioiously
clined and nothing further '
done toward holding conventions Il
the illumination of the Bismarck 4
patch. A further report states that
volunteer delegation of boomers |
}, reached st. Paul ell route to Hur
where they were met by Mckenzie
his return from Ynnkton and advised
return--advice that they proba
o needed. Yours, /
Gentlemen wanting fist class I
will save money by going to Graz
Or Merchant Tailoring store rs he is sell
off regardless of cost. Good suits
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