Democratic Sentinel, Volume 2, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 August 1878 — The convention then adjourned. [ARTICLE]

The convention then adjourned.

Hon. M. H. Weir, Democratic candidate for Congress, is ready to enter into arrangements with Major Calkins for a joint canvass of the District. It is probable that about three joint discussions will be held fu each county, and such places as will be most convenient for the people to attend. There is a ,v ell grounded suspicion abroad that Mayor Weir will come off tire stump with Major Calkins’ scalp dangling at his belt, and th'e Argus assures its friends throughout the District 'that the Democratic party will have no cause to regret the hold irg of these joint discussions. Mr. Weir is au unusually pleasant, ready and able speaker and it will be fun to ace him waltz through this District at the expense of Maj Calkins.—LaPorte Argus.