New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-06-13
FOUR CONVENTIONS CALLED.
Farmers, Business Men, and cIer-
gymen and Editors of Dakota ia
Meet at Huron. july ~.

Farmers, Business Men, and cIer-
gymen and Editors of Dakota to
Meet at Huron, July r..
The calls OF the state board committee
for representative conventions at Huron
are all out, now, the last two, those for
clergymen and farmers and business men,
being given below
FARMERS AND BUSINESS MEMS CONVENTION.
To the farmers and business men OF Da.
kota:
The statehood committee have decided
to hold convention at Huron on Tues
day and Wednesday,, July 10 and II, and
following this, have requested, on Thurs.
day, July IL:
First, farmers and business mems
convention; second, a clergy 5 conven.
ton; third, a convention OF lawyers:
fourth, a convention ofeditors.
The undersigned farmers and business
men OF Dakota represent to their friends
that there is little probability that the
present congress- will take favorable action
on any measure for the division and adj
mission OF Dakota: and it is of the highest
Importance that the representatives OF the
territory should come together and con-
suit as to what steps should be taken to
protect themselves.
For grievances similar to those inflicted
upon the long suffering people of Dakota,
our fathers re5elled against the mother
country.
What is the condition to-day in conse-
quence OF the DENIAL OF our rights?
We are practically denied the rights to
trial by jury, guaranteed to us by the con.
stitution, because the judicial districts are
so large that it is impossible for the Judges
to meet the requirements OF Justice
Our laws are loose, unstable and con-
f1icting in their provisions. Property is
insecure. capital that would flow through
the channels OF trade and find investment
within our borders is repealed, and the
consequences is higher rates OF interest.
We are denied the privilege OF legisating
Tor our own interests by the restrictive
law OF congress, prohibiting any but laws
applicable to the entire territory. A city
cannot even have it's character amended,
however faulty it may be, because that
would be special legisla ton and is forbid
den.
We have respectfully asked Tor adms-
sion, we have bowed the suppliant knee
in humble petition that we might enjoy
the rights of free men, and have been
spurned and insulted.
We have endured for years taxation
without representation
We are told that unless we see the me-
cessity OF coming in as one state, and de.
sist from the present policy OF demanding
division, we will be kept waiting another
decade Thus they ignore the will OF the
people as expressed at the polls.
These wrongs are seriously affecting all
our business in teres ts
we therefore call upon every farmer, Ind
every business man, having his own inter
ests at heart, to lay aside all other du.
ties, and attend this convention SIN the
multitude OF counsel there is wisdom"
Let US consult together, as to the action
proper to be taken IN this crisis OF Dako.
ia affairs.
1t is opportune time, on the eve OF a
Presidential election.
BY IL proper plan OF action we can make
Dakota's cause a national issue, and then
success Is assured.
1t is recommended that in each county,
the business men and farmers hould hold
a convention. and elect as many delegates
as will attend this convention at Huron.
1t is further recommended: That the
county convention shall pledge such sum as
they are willing to contribute towards the
expenses incurred by the statehood com
mlttee IN furthering this cause, and that
the delegation be instructed to pay such
sum to the treasurer Of said committee.
The usual red uction in fares on all rail.
roads will be made to those attending this
convention.
More than 800 signatures have been Sc
cured to this call.
CALL FOR CONVENTION OF THE, MINISTERS.
To the Ministers OF the Churches of Da.
kota:
general convention OF the people Of
Dakota has been called to meet at Huron,
July 10 and IL next, to take into consid-
Grafton the condition OF Dakota and rec
omw end suitable and effective action
thereon.
Its desired by those calling this conven-
ton, to consent with all the ministers OF
Dakota along with other bodies, and to
lay before them such propositions as that
convention may adopt, for their consider.
alton and approval.
As we understand it, the matters to be
brought before that convention concern
vitality and imme liately the highest in
terests OF the people OF Dakota.
Your counsel and Judgment thereon is
desired.
In critical times like this. when all that
the people OF Dakota have is at stake it
ls natural and right that they should have
whatever counsel and assistance we can
rightfully give.
Therefore as requested, we respectfully
and earnestly invite all the ministers OF
churc hes in Dakota to meet in convention
at Huron on Thursday, July 12 there to
consider such matters pertaining to the
public welfare as may be submitted to
them by the peoples convention.
We are informed that arrangements will
be made for reduced fares and suitable ac-
co mmodations.
Rev. D. s. McCaslin, pastor, Presby ter
ian Church, Huron, Oak: Rev Joseph
Ward. D. d., president OF Yankton College,
9ankton, Oak: Rev. D. T. Bradley, pastor.
Congregational Church. Yankton, Oak;
Rev. A. B. Smart, pastor, Washington
Spring Church, OAK; Rev. j. B. Pomeroy,
Presby terrain minister. Huron, Oak; Rev. +.
A. Burdick, pastor, Methodist Church. Yank-
ton, Oak; Rev. A. w. Atkinson, pastor,
Methodist church, Mitchell, Oak; Rev.
Thomas Hambly pastor Church,
Briton, Dak.; Rev. A. y. Traveller, pastor,
Watertown, Oak; Rev. L. Hartsough,
presiding elder, NJ. e. Church, Sioux Falls,
OAK; Rev. w. II. Jordan, pastor, Congre.
grational Church, Milbank, Oak; Rev.
James Rowe, pastor, Redfield, Oak; Rev.
6. B. Clark, pastor. Mitchell, Dak.; Rev.
II. NJ. Springer, pastor. Clark, Oak; Rev.
0. b. Murray, pastor M. E. Church, Woou-
socket Oak. Rev C. ID Haoar zrastnr Mr.