Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-12-09
AMOS KENDALL.

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AMOS KENDALL. M
/ We totally dissent from the manner
and spiri. of the Eastern Wing press
when speaking of the Postmaster Cen
eral. 1t is neither dignified or pro-
per, and is very far from subserv'ng
the cause Of political truth. "Mere-
nary and unscrupulous ,cestern adven-
r'-"low fellow ssneaking, ac-
tive and untiring demagogue" -"por
! dog'-are some Of the epithets dsalt
out against him by the Washington
letter writer's, and other scribbIes at
/ the east. His "origin" and "prmi-
Tive Calling" are sometimes referred
to-his poverty-his sudden rise from
obscurity to exalted station, and the
influence which he Yields in the polt-
ical world, are made constant mater
of remark and comment. In all this,
we trace spirit at war with every
feeling Of genuine devotion to Repuo-
lican principles. Suppose he is an "sd-
aenturer" -what of it? Is there any
thing discreditable in that? "Adwn-
turers" -men Of bold aad undaunted
spirit-are the jewels of the Republic
the men on whom she can only re-
ly when the storm and the tempest
rock and buffet the ark of her polite
al safety. Who should fill the fplaces
of honor, of profit, or danger? The
weak, the timid, and the efeminate, or
the bold. the daring, and the sadven-
turous?" Let the history of Western
improvement, conquest and prosperity
answer the question. Who first plant
ed civilization on this vast continent?
".Adventurers!" Who bore on the
gloomy shores Of Plymouth and James
town the germs of a vast and extended
empire? s:.1dventurers"' Who O.
pened to the bright influences of Chris
tianity the unexplored wilderness and
the untrodden solitude? ".Aduentu-
rers" Whose valor, devotion, ardor
and constancy overcame the empire OF
barbarism, and erected on it's waste
places thriving, fourishing and popu-
lous communities? ss.Adventurers!'''
Whose gallantry, intrepidity, aud pa
triotism, in the early contests Of the
West-with Wayne, st. Clair, and
Harrison, rolled back the tide of saw
age warfare, and gave safety, succour,
and protection to the bleeding settle
ments on our frontiers? ".Adventx.
yers!v'-No dishonor attaches to an
"adventurer," if he goes in pursuit Of
honorable distinction, and he is no true
friend of liberal and enlightened ac.
ton who think or asserts the contrary.
Montesquieu declares that cit is only
adventurers that performs great ac-
tons, and not the sovereigns of great
empires" 1t is only men who erect
a reputation for honesty, genius, and
splendid actions. unaided by the help
Of fortune and distinction, that really
deserve the name of great. These
things considered, Amos Kendall de-
serves no contumely on account Of be-
ing a Wesfer7s adventnrer"--he de-
serves 40 dishonor on account of his
"origin" or the "poverty" of his ear
licr years. These objections are nei-
Their valid nor generous-neither poll
tic nor wise. They come only from
upstairs who neither deserve nor hon.
or the name Of Wing. Our readers
will understand that we are no apollo.
gists for Mr.. Kendall's political course
(mos. Of which we disapprove on the
broad ground Of principle,) but we re.
grct 70 see him pursued and hunted
! down as an "adventurer," and still
more on account Of his "origin" and
alleged "poyerty" in early fife. NJ
admit Of NO distinction, except those
made by superior talents and politica
virtue; and no true Wing will urge OF
sanction any other qualifications.
wabash Courier
CdNyEsrIoN or BANKs.---rhe Banks in thu
Civ Of New York have issued a circular Il
tho Hanks in the several States. inviting them
"a apboint delegates ameet on the 9th day o.
n next. in the city Of New York, fol
the purpose of comforting on the time wher
specie payments may he resumed with safety
and on the measures necessary to elect tina
purtbsc. The Bank of the State OF North ga
rolirh will. we understand, send a delegate
N. G.. Star.