Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-08

"OCSuSys We WSs
The Convention which assembled in this
place, on Saturday last, for the nomination OF
county officers, not being fully composed of
delegates selected BY the people in Township
meetings, has we regre, to cay, by the fulfil
men. Of the purpose for which it was called'
created no little dissatisfaction with numbers
whose aid and assistance are essential to the
success of the Democratic party in this county.
That all the Townships were not fully repre-
scented. by delegates chosen for that purpose
none can more deeply regret than ourself, Gall
selfish feelings aside,) but 10 take common
sense view of the matter, where lies the FAULT
AT Democratic mass meeting held at this
place last spring, it was resolved that our
nominations be made by County Conven-
,ion, composed Of Delegates from all the
Townships in the county. At this meeting,
members Of the Democratic party were present
from all the Townships, not one Of whom OBJ.
jected to the proposed manner Of making NOM
nations, SO the proposition was carried unan-
imously. Tha. this was the most expedient
plan Of making the nominations, we expressed
cur doubts upon hearing Of its adoption, (be.
irg that in community like ours, i, is seldom
the case that the same intetest is taken in ap-
pointing delegates to convention that is ia.
ken in mass meeting, where each and every
one can express their preference for every of.
flee 10 be filled. But, this course was adopt.
ed, without objection, there being nothing
faulty in it, save the apparent fac. tina: too ma
ny would neglect to act their part in carrying
1t into effect. Then, as we look upon things,
The fault, if fault there is, lieswith the people
the sovereign peopIe-and not with the DEL
ega'es selected, nor with the recipients of their
partially. II fault is to be found, then, let
those who Sc, themselves quietly upon their
seats, and suffered others to act for them, take
the blame upon themselves, and, christian-like.
resolve that hereafter they will do better.
FIVE are correct in attribu,ng the cause of
the present dissatisfaction TO the lukew arm
ness and lack of attention on the part of the
people ,hemselve, and acqui'ting those who
acted as tho representatives Of the people in
the convention, Of all blame in the premises,
lie; Us enquire what is the duty of the Democ-
racy under existing circumstances. Sometime
before delegates were appointed in any Of the
townships, We entreaied the Democracy to
give the matter their strict attention, to attend
The meetings, aad see that every thing was
done right otherwise, not to find fault with the
acts OF those who were willing to give their
services to the party. Had they acted as we
suggested. they would have found little cause
of complaint. /, is unfortunate for the nomi.
nees-unforunate for the pariy-that a more
complete representation was not in attendance.
but as it is now too late TO introduce reme
dy, We should nod cordial assent 10 the nom.
nations Of the convention, and putting our
shoulders to the wheel, resolve TO overcome
the obstacles at presen, in our way, by an un-
ceasing effort in behalf of the nominees. The
ticket put in nomination is an unexceptionable
one, SO the only obstacle to overcome is the
dissatisfaction at the manner ir which the
nominations were made. Let US admit, for
the sake of argument, that the nominations
were unfairly made, will that warrant us in
opposing the nominations or in withholding
our aid in securing the success of the nom.
nees! Far from it, We should hold our
principles too sacred 10 suffer an un5ecoming
act Ia any member Of our party to drive us 10
the commission Of an act which will in the
least endanger our complete and final sue.
49, N"s"scu IN contest for the
supremacy Of principles We profess 10 consid.
er essential to the prosperity. and weI.beiou Of
community and Ii from ambition, or any ether
cause we saier ourselves to be led as,ray, we
thereby do an injury TO our cause which 70
qu'tes much exerlion TO repair.