Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-09-14

The proceedings of the Democratic Convention
were before the public in the columns of the
Telegraph of last week. According to ordinary
usages, review of the proceedings, and remarks
extending to the cand idates put in nomination,
would naturally be looked for in the Telegraph
Circumstances which will readily suggest them
selves to readers, will apologize for our saving
much less ofthe character and qualifications of the
nominees, than otherwise mig ht be expected, were
our position different one. Although the forbear
ance IN this respect which our notions of self res
pect will compel us exercise NAV appear not al
together just towards the candidates of our party in
general, still we cannot compromise our opinions
OF proprety by pursuing different course. Others
may differ with us in sentiment, as to what public
duty requires in such an attitude, according as ed
ucation or habit may have fashioned their opinions.
No law of propriey rule of modesty, however, is
so strict as to forbid man from acting in self de-
fence If the character of candidate for office is
correctly delineated he has no right to complain,
although such delineaton may appear greatly to
his disadvantage The practice of exhibiting cam
dldates for office in the columns of political news
papers, either favorably unfavorably, may suit
the inclination of politicians has always existed in
our free government--he therefore, who consents
to stand political canvass, knows full well what to
expect.
The candidates nominated by the Democratic
County convention, to be supported at the ensuing
election, generally known to the electors in the
county. They have been selected and presented
before the people, as having claims upon their suf-
regarded as legtima tie by the Democratic party
Delegates chosen by the primary meetings of the
several towns, and emanating directly from the
people, met IN convention, and the candidates of
their selection are now before the public.
Whatever difference of opinion may exist with
regard to the selection of candidates made by the
convention, all will nevertheless see propriety in
abiding its decisions Some sacrifice of private
feelings, and concessions for the future good, must
always be expected. 1t is hardly reasonable to
suppose, that convention however wise or judi
clOus, could nominate list Of candidates which
would please ALL But so long as the people pro-
cure the nomination of candidates through the me-
dunn of conventions, they should at least feel an
obligation to acquiescence.
The friends of the Democratic party need not be
reminded that action-vi giant action, is neces-
sary to the success of our ticket Our opponents
are sparing no exertions-hey are untirng in their
efforts to procure the triumph of their candidates -
If we lose the election of our ticket, we not only
lose the election of men, but what is of far more
importance, we lose an influence in the county, and
especially in the next Legislature. Upon the result
of the election in Racine county, possibly, depends
the ascendancy of the friends of Doy in the legis-
lature. And who is there, that does not deprecate
such a resut' Has not every candid man seen
enough of Doty measures and Doty manag cement?
If so, let the people look we'll to their interests at
the ensuing election.