Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19
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When one has toiled long and sacrificed
much upon the altaraof devoted and idoli-
zing friendship, with what chilling sen
sation Of bitter disappointment does the
sensitive and noble spirit shrink back up
on itself at The ingratitude and final deser-
ton of the cherished object Of its idolatry.
So have the democracy Of this Union idol
zed Martin Van Buren,; such at last has
been their reward for years Of self-sacri-
fcing devotion. When Caesar was stab
bed by his known enemies, no cry escaped
his lips; but when the traitorous dagger
hf migrate Brutus entered his breast, then
in very bitterness did he exclaim, Thou
too, Brutus?o Judas betrayed his Mas
ter for thirty pieces Of silver, and then, in
the impressive language of Holy Writ,
!" went away and hanged himself" So
the democracy Of the Union-after eleva-
ting him to the highest Office in the world,
and subsequently, consoling themselves
under bitter defeat, with the soothing re-
collection that it was in good cause and
under his leadership-haye at last been
betrayed by Martin Van Buren,. So, too,
has he sunk, and that $50 low that the
hand of political resurrection can never
reach him.
Let no man accuse us of harshness un-
til he can produce stronger evidences of
friendship for Mr.. Van Buren, than we can.
He it was who was our first choice for the
Presidency. Now how do we thank our
stars that our own wishes were not carri-
ed out through his nomination. How do
we bow in humble submission to the chas-
|tisement which his recent conduct has ad-
ministered to our judgment. What les
son does it not teach US, going to strength
en- the binding influence of the cherished
motto Of our party, principles, not men. "
We sincerely regret the detection Of Mr..
Van Buren,; we are both panied and chas-
tened at seeing him, just as his head is
blossoming for the grave, damn his fame
and turn his back upon his party and its
principles, and lend himself, directly or
indirectly: to promote those Of; our oppo-
nents. We can find no honest excuse for
his conduct, and would eagerly grasp at
that furnished in evidences Of second
|coildhood, were it not for the fact that
there is too much method in his madness.
Circumstances too plainly point to his fan
cied grievances and disappointment: in IA
as the cause Of his present conduct. Nor
is his course now excusable when we re-
collect that, after himself receiving the
cordial support of the southern democracy,
he now steps in at an exciting time, as a
distinguished cotemporary has said. " not
TO pour oil upon the troubled waters, not
to initiate the spirit Of Washington, and to
confirm his warning voice against all Sec
tional interests and geographical parties ;
but TO build up, on the most dangerous
platform that has ever been laid, the most
mischievous Of all parties in confed-
eracy Of States northern free ter
ritory party, against the slaveholding south
ern party" In fact the more we look at
Mr.. Van Buren's conduct, the more we
see in it of weakness, to use the mildest
term.
In taking leave of Mr.. Van Buren,, and
upon the occasion Of writing-as far as the
democratic partyis concerned-his politi-
cal obituary, justice and our own feelings
demands that we should make honorable
mention of his former high and ennobling
qualities, and of his valuable services to
his party and tohis country. We can then
without reproach to ourselves, or the
risk Of doing violence to the feelings of
others Of his friends, who, like us, have
loved him for the virtues which he has
dimned-take our final leave of him, con-
signing him to the warm, reeking embra-
ces of greedy and gratified whiggery ,no,p,
alas, as enthusiastic and as much interested
in his fulsome praise, as it formerly was
in OBTAINING, him when faithful to his party.
g But yesterday, the word Of Caesar might
Have stood against the world; now lies he there,
And none so poor as do him reverence"
go mighty Cesar! Dost thou lie so low9
Are all thy conquests, gories, triumphs, spoi.s,
Shrunk to this little measured Fare thee ,oeH %
Our Legislative Nominees.
We are proud to bear witness to the
truth of the remark which we have heard
made by our friends from different Sec