Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-04-26

,b,e ne 10 continue cur views as to the pro7ls-
ions ct the Cons,i,ion, with that care desifa'
BILE, i, is osnInt.ed until next week. Inc
same reason will account for our lack OF az
,en,ion to our editorial columns to-day.
DrnocRnrIc MsrrlSs.-1he weather be-
ing very unfavorable, but few OF cur country
friends were in on Monday last, so It was
deemed ipadvisable to hold formal meesng'
rs Recommended in our last. to take prePara'
tory steps for the organization Of the Demo
cratic party for the coming contest; but on '"e
ncxt day call for meeting on yesterday was
stoned bv number of our poll,ica! brethren,
(srch as were present at the court room,) and
issued, in pursuance Of which very respec-
table numher attended, and after full and
free Interchange Of sentiments, agreed upon
a mode of proceeding, the particulars OF wac"
are given in its proceedings, to be found IN an
other colu IAN, to which we invite attentio'.-
As 10 all assemblies, difference OF opDlon
existed as 10 the most expedient course 10 De
adopted, for bringing the names OF suitable
persons before the people as candidates. oo'
the plan recommended was received IN spi'
it Of concession winch bids fair to enable Us
10 ac, together much more harmonious than
be,e,of,rs. and enable US to meet The enemy
with an uhUsohen front. Just SO every party
however strong, mus! act, or suffer occasional
defeats, We hive our doubts whether, " bile
divided as our party has been for few years
past, the mode adopted is the best for healing
dissentious. and promoting union and harmo'
ny. but a majority having SO Preferred we
have or'y to yield our preference, and lend our
feeble aid in urging il into execution.
In numbers, we are no; lacking. The only
obstacle 10 a successful issue with the enemy,
lies with ourselves. e. may be overcome without
any sacrifice which we should not make with
p)easure-i. is our cwn stuobcrness. excited
bv wan. Of attention ia attending TO political
matters. Let Us resolve not TO be the exeeu'
TONERS Of cur own party aud its principles,
but conccd;ng to others as much as we can
ask for ourselves, unite as band Of brothers,
determined 10 conquer or die fighting, and ou'
victory will be sure.
The increased interest which the election
Of delegates gives TO the contest, should lead
each and every one to propor'ionate exertions
As the time is shor. Tor preparing for the con-
test, i, is time tina: Democrats be up and doing
W. Il ~
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late Municipal election in the city OF New
York, MIR. Harper, protesting Wing senti
ments, was chosen Mayor by ajori:y Of 3,
$50 votes over The Democratic candidate
which has thrown the Wing presses Of III
county into ecslacy. That whg should b.
elected, and by such majority, in city here
tofore Democratic, certainly looks little dis
couTaging at first sight. bu. when all the fact
are told, there can he hut lille consolation l.
the Wings gathered from the result.
Some months ago, number OF aspirants I,
Office. who had been neglected by their respec
tive parties, united themselves together undo
the name Of American Republicans. By rail
ing on. against political party spirit, in th
selection Of officers, their nulaber has increas
cd With rapidly, mill it has become large
than either the Democratic or Wing parties
When this fact is stated, as also the fact tha
The candidate of the Democratic party receiv
ed 1870 more votes than the regularly nom
mated Wing candidate, we cannot see from
whence The Wings draw their consolation.
. In the Common Council, tho American Re
politicians have q Alderman, Democrats S
and the Whigs--none.