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May 1, 1859
Daily Iowa State Democrat
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa
What is this article about?
A newspaper opinion piece dismisses rumors that Hiram Price of Scott County, Iowa, seeks the Republican nomination for governor, citing his modesty and reluctance for office. It suggests nominating him could lead to a Democratic victory and questions the source 'Brutus' from the Davenport correspondent.
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ANOTHER RICHMOND IN THE FIELD.
The Davenport correspondent of the Chicago Press & Tribune who styles himself "Brutus," speaking of the probable candidates for the Governorship, says "Lowe will most likely be nominated by the Republicans, although Hiram Price, of Scott county, will be a strong competitor for the nomination." We cannot say that we believe that Mr. Price has any idea whatever of being nominated for the office of Governor. We have always been led to imagine that he was not an office seeker, and cares not a farthing to leave his position as a private citizen even for the highest office in the gift of the people. His natural modesty and well known diffidence in political matters, is to us sufficient proof that he would not permit his name to be used in any such connection.
It is true that Mr. Price did wish to get into the City Council in the late spring election, but was defeated in what was undoubtedly a Republican Ward. Should he be prevailed upon "for the sake of the party," to have his name go before the people, there would be the prettiest chance in the world to defeat him and elect a Democratic Governor by a good round majority.
We wish the Republicans would nominate King Hiram.
Who is "Brutus!" We never heard any talk or hint that friend Price wanted the nomination. Brutus must be a very intimate friend of his.
The Davenport correspondent of the Chicago Press & Tribune who styles himself "Brutus," speaking of the probable candidates for the Governorship, says "Lowe will most likely be nominated by the Republicans, although Hiram Price, of Scott county, will be a strong competitor for the nomination." We cannot say that we believe that Mr. Price has any idea whatever of being nominated for the office of Governor. We have always been led to imagine that he was not an office seeker, and cares not a farthing to leave his position as a private citizen even for the highest office in the gift of the people. His natural modesty and well known diffidence in political matters, is to us sufficient proof that he would not permit his name to be used in any such connection.
It is true that Mr. Price did wish to get into the City Council in the late spring election, but was defeated in what was undoubtedly a Republican Ward. Should he be prevailed upon "for the sake of the party," to have his name go before the people, there would be the prettiest chance in the world to defeat him and elect a Democratic Governor by a good round majority.
We wish the Republicans would nominate King Hiram.
Who is "Brutus!" We never heard any talk or hint that friend Price wanted the nomination. Brutus must be a very intimate friend of his.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political Commentary
Candidacy Speculation
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Hiram Price
Governor Nomination
Republicans
Brutus
Scott County
Political Modesty
What entities or persons were involved?
Hiram Price
Brutus
Lowe
King Hiram
Where did it happen?
Scott County
Story Details
Key Persons
Hiram Price
Brutus
Lowe
King Hiram
Location
Scott County
Story Details
The article refutes claims by 'Brutus' that Hiram Price seeks the Republican gubernatorial nomination, emphasizing Price's modesty and disinterest in office; notes his recent council defeat and suggests his nomination would benefit Democrats.