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Editorial
June 20, 1857
The Davenport Daily Gazette
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Announcement and endorsement of a Republican State Convention called for August 19 in Iowa City, emphasizing its necessity for party preparation amid the expected adoption of the new Iowa Constitution and upcoming gubernatorial election.
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Republican State Convention,
By reference to notice it will be seen that a State Convention of the Republican party has been called at Iowa City, on Wednesday, August 19th. Our county convention which is to assemble Saturday, July 11, to nominate candidates for county officers, can at the same time elect Delegates to the State Convention. Of this convention, the Iowa City Republican says:—"The necessity for such consultation and action as is contemplated, is too obvious to require argumentation. Such a convention is indispensably necessary whatever may be the result of the vote on the New Constitution; and as there is little room to doubt its adoption, by a large majority, the committee have acted wisely in calling a convention at this early day.—There was general complaint at the brevity of the notice given of the late State Convention. To wait until after the result of the August vote is ascertained, before calling State Convention, would allow little more than a month for preparation for the anticipated Gubernatorial contest in October, under the New Constitution.—There is now ample time for preparation for the convention, for an interchange of sentiment in all portions of the State, and the appointment of Delegates."
By reference to notice it will be seen that a State Convention of the Republican party has been called at Iowa City, on Wednesday, August 19th. Our county convention which is to assemble Saturday, July 11, to nominate candidates for county officers, can at the same time elect Delegates to the State Convention. Of this convention, the Iowa City Republican says:—"The necessity for such consultation and action as is contemplated, is too obvious to require argumentation. Such a convention is indispensably necessary whatever may be the result of the vote on the New Constitution; and as there is little room to doubt its adoption, by a large majority, the committee have acted wisely in calling a convention at this early day.—There was general complaint at the brevity of the notice given of the late State Convention. To wait until after the result of the August vote is ascertained, before calling State Convention, would allow little more than a month for preparation for the anticipated Gubernatorial contest in October, under the New Constitution.—There is now ample time for preparation for the convention, for an interchange of sentiment in all portions of the State, and the appointment of Delegates."
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Republican Convention
Iowa State
New Constitution
Gubernatorial Contest
Delegates Election
What entities or persons were involved?
Republican Party
Iowa City Republican
State Convention
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Republican State Convention In Iowa City
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Early Convention Call
Key Figures
Republican Party
Iowa City Republican
State Convention
Key Arguments
Necessity For Consultation And Action Obvious
Convention Indispensably Necessary Regardless Of New Constitution Vote
Wise To Call Early Due To Expected Adoption By Large Majority
Avoids Brevity Complaint From Late Notice Of Previous Convention
Allows Ample Time For Preparation Before October Gubernatorial Contest