The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-07-27
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For Nr Ia-flle.
A WORD To TIE CITIZENS OF SCOTT
COUNTY.

WI
Fellow Citizens,-Amcricnns and emf
grants from the old world, you love YOUR
country, and that country is Amcrica--i,s
soil IS welcome to the oppressed Of all ma
tions--its institutions arc free acd belong
to every inan-ihc laws which govern
Tree and happy people and which have set
snlutary and m immortal example 10 the
monarchcs Of tho old world, arc made b.
you. But are they executed BY you? Lee,
reason, not political enthusiasm be your
guide in the decision Of this important
question. Let the beacon lights Of the past
inspire You to Iaudablc ambition, TO an
unyiclding perseverance and On unwaver-
ing determination to cast your votes in Ia
vor Of sucl, men as have sworn upon the
altar Of liberty, that they will 60 10 for such
measures as will secure our countrv's veal
aud remove the Polhies and shaggy OBJ
structions from our river and harbors. Vo-
tiers Of Scott county, the crisis is nj hand.
when you through tho ballot box are soon
to determine what man shall become your
Representative.
The candidates are in the field. c.
Fulton and J. ID. Evans. Both are known
throughout the county. All who know
Fulton, know him 10 be an Industrious, Gu
tcrprising and business man. A man who
goes heart aud hand for improving the Rap
ids Of the Mississippi. A man who strong
" opposes tho farther extension Of Slavery.
but at the same time believes not in inter.
lcring with the Constitution. On the 9th
or side J. ID. Evans. the Democratic candi
date declares himself TO be ''complctcIv
aud pretty rel tycd in the Democratic
principles of the Baltimore Convention
and as such he pledges himself .'to exert
bis utmost powers TO carry out those prin-
clples," tantamonnt admission that II
elected Representative, he will discharge
the duties OF that responsible office in accor-
dance with the creed Of Jimmy Polk
What, fellow citizens, have We hcre?-a
man without an independent mind-a spir-
it bowling in humble alteration To the die
tates OF party irammels and to the will OF
convention already notorious for sstrisinr
wide Of tho mark" by leaping the bounds
Of county's welfare. Farmers and Me-
chanics, the morning dawns, which bids
YOU be active and manly, brave and ener-
getic in the choice Of your Rcpresen, atiyc.
II is for You to decide which OF the two can
didates shall serve YOU. Ask Yourself the
honest question, which Of the two has al.
ready done you the most good aud advan-
ced tie interest Of Scott County? Forget
not the Steam Mills Of Davenport All
must admit, that the acts of A. c. Fulton
are not only identified with the interest Ct
Scott County, but af the whole State and
country nj largc-hs voice is not silent
upon the Thrill. neither is he mute upon
the subject Of internal improvements. but
like n statesman throws his whole soul and
body warmly into bis suhjec, and By a the
ocra,ic and scientific calculation makes
you feel what lac saws. lie is a Wing 10
the back bone, n patriot and philan,hropist.
lie declares openly before his fellow ci,i-
zens, that he ever will announce his prin-
cIples icarlessly irrespective Of party
Evans stands pledged To succumb TO the
god like articles &c the Baltimore Convcn-
ton. Farmers, this alonc IL q sufficient
emetic 10 sicken and blast every acre 81
wheat raised BY ",hc sweat Of the brow :"
With these facts before you, together with
a host OF past statistics, let every Wing
buckle on bis armor and by the majesty IL
the ballot box show To the world that in the
day Of trial he is no, found wanting. Nor
10 Wings alone would we limit the invita-
tion, but to all who pray for the salvation
Of county, State and country, VIC would
respectfully invite to help roll on the ball.
.DEFENDER."
Davenport, July 9th, 1913.
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