Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-09-21
Vol. No. 2O.l
ciples Of Jefferson and Jackson. There


are those who, to effect temporary OBJ
ject, may seem to adopt our principles,
although they are atvarlance with their
past conduct. Trust them not, they
have clothed themselves with the lions
skin, but electthem to Office, and they
will show by their braying what they
are. You hear great deal said, fellow
citizens, about ono party men"-that
the citizens of this Territory have no
thing to say in politics that the
question should not be raised at the
coming election. These are but the
acts and snares and stratagems of a wi
'ly enemy. Examine the list of candi-
dates offered. How many Of them do
you recognize as your political friends,
who stood by President Jackson in
sssdays of panic," and whose good wish
.es now are for the success Of the Demo
cratic candidates, Van Buren, and john
son? Depend upon It those .s who are
not for us are against us. ono party
men" and ssfence men" are always a.
gainst the Democratic party--and we
had better have an open enemy than a
pretended friend.
It is we'll known that large major
gty of the citizens of this county are de-
mocrats, friends of Jackson and Van
Buren,, and it is highly important that
this majority should have something to
say in the choice of public officers
They canyonly effect their object by u
Mon and concertof action among them
selves. In union there is strength, and
victory. Buff we permit our enemies
to retain the vantage ground which
they have assumed-if we suffer our
strength to be frittered away by cast
ing eur votes in the dark for candidates
with whose principles we are unac-
quainted, and without any understand
ing amongst ourselves, we shall ensure
the election of a majority ofourpoliti-
cal opponents.
For the purpose, therefore, ofensur-
ing concertand union among themselves
The DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICANS of
Du Buque County are invited to meet
at the cabin of Mr.. Miller, at the mouth
of Bee Branch on Cooley, near Samuel
Hulitt's, on the 26th day of Sept. (inst.)
at 10 O'Clock A. H., forthe purpose of
taking the necessary steps preparatory
to the next general election in this Ter
ritory. MANY DEMOCRATS.
Sept. 10, 1886.
FELLow-C1r1zENs: My name is
before you as candidate to represent
you in part, in the lower branch of the
Legislative Assembly of Wisconsin.
Territory, and believing it proper that
every candidate should in some way,
make known their views on the most
leading points which are to occupy the
deliberations of the first Legislative As
sembly of this fourishing and prosper
Gus Territory, therefore, in accor-
dance with that opinion, frankly lay
mine before you, deeming myself un-
worthy of your confidence, if l with
hold them.
l am in favor Of Du Buque for the
Seat of Governmental Wisconsin Ter
ritory, and of we'll digested code of
Laws, calculated to give equal rights
and secure general happiness.
| am in favor Of we'll organized
system of Internal improvements, be-
lieving that the rapid settlement Of ev-
cry country, with good citizens, main
ly depends on this grand principle, fos-
tered as it has been, and resulting in
such extraordinary effectsin otherparts
of the Union, bringing in its train
wealth, prosperity, and general happi-
ness.
| am in favor of the right of Instruc-
ton, and have always supported that
right, believing that in general sys-
tenn Of education the security Of repub-
lican institutions depends, by liffusing
information and elevating our national
character.
am in favor Of laying off our coun-
ty into townships to suit the conven-
fence of the people, and for the better
administration Of the law.
Believing that the representative is
but the agent of those whom he repre-
sents, should, if elected, be governed
uniformly by your instructions.
With this avowal of my opinions, I
would, in conclusion, remark, that il
you should think proper to elect me, l
can give you this assurance, that though
! might be, in comparison with others,
deficient in the requisites oflegislation,
yet, If honest zeal and influencing effort
can effect aught, it shall not be wanting
.onmy part. Respectfully, gentlemen,
your ob't serv't, JAS. MARSTON.
DURANGO, Sent % 1876