The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-28
ron TUE ILLINOIS FREE TRADER.
The ID cmocratic County Convention.

ron TUE ILLINOIS FREE TRADER.
The Democratic County Convention.
NcSsrS. EditorS-The article in the
last Free Trader, over the signature of
Justice" is one of an important charac-
ter, so far as regards the approaching con-
venlion, and which should be well con-
sdcret by the different precincts in the
selection Of delegates for the nomination
of candidates OF the Democratic party.
If Justice" has an abiding place in OF
tawa, it comes with the still stronger con-
viction that his principles should take deep
root in the heart of the Democratic party
Of the county; for, if there is one spirit
residing in the town that has the magma
nimity TO break the iron-bound spell that
has afflicted that place, it is a favorable
omen and the result cannot but be auspi-
cious.
The principles laid down in that article
are nothing more than the country pre-
cincts have for long time endeavored to
establish and if Justice" speaks the
sentiments of the Democrats of Ottawa
generally, the long wished-for time has
arrived that justice will be meted out to
the portions Of the county that actually
deserve it. II mus. be source of graft
iicaiion TO every member Of the Demo-
cratic party, TO witness the commence
ment OF the organization of the forces for
the fall campaign. The perfect good fee
ling existing since the recent mass NEE
ting of the Democrats. gives assurance
that so far all is right; and if the prinCi-
pies laid down by "Jusiice" are only OBJ
served, it will be the contamination of a
result as favorable as the commencement.
We should always lay personal feelings
aside-we should not 90 to mass meetings
and conventions, full Of jealousy and dis
trust, To fight out the evil spirit within US
but we should go there with those feelings
of friendship and generosity, which are
calculated TO promote the interest OF the
cause we are engaged in. This course of
action would enlwine the whole Demo-
cratic party with the wreath of brolhcrly
kindness, and scatter to the four winds
discord, and all its attendant qualities.
Much as it is to be deplored, already do
signs of jealousy appear in the distant
horizon, and there is no other step to
pursue to dispel the dark cloud hanging
DER us, but TO act upon the principles
which are laid down by "Justice," both
in name and nature. Judging from APP
pearances, and the number of applicants
for office, the approaching convention
will be one of much interest, consequently
harmony and cooperation of the delegates
is highly necessary to give satisfaction to
all parts Of the county. Have we not
already seen displeasure evinced respec-
ting the partial nominations which have
been made by conventions of this county?
The tale is easily told. The town of OF
tawa has always claimed all the officers of
the county, and that too to the exclusion
Of candidates from the country, who are
equally as we'll qualified to discharge
those duties, and who will not suffer in
comparison for honesty, qualifications,
and good standing, as the claimants from
the town. The offices now filed in the
county, have been filled by men from OF.
tawa, with the exception of two county
commissioners and sheriff; and this has
been the extent of their generosity. In
the selection of candidates, if there are
any claims from the country and those
claims are entitled to consideration for
qualifications and honesty, those claims
should receive a favorable consideration
at least once in six or eight years.
When the candidates are about being
selected, if there should be a majority of
delegates that cannot look beyond the
narrow confines Of a single town for
list Of candidates, can it be otherwise than
that portion Of the party in the country
will consider themselves only in the ligh,
of mere hangers-on, and willing slaves Of
an unjust authority
Let the democrats in convention pur-
sue course friendly TO the wishes Of the
different sectional claims, thereby estah-
fishing harmony and good feeling, and all
is safe. If we would steer our bark safe.
ly 10 its haven, it is necessary that muiny
should not exist among the crew. How
soon would she be wrecked upon the
shoals that surround her, were she visited
with tempest, and all is confusion and dis
may! Let these friendly admoniuons be
considered, and if there is any weight in
them, let them be felt in the coming con.
test, and our bark rides smelly upon the