The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-04-14
HARMONY.

ssw trick of our old enemy, to create what never
existed. That there are many able statesmen
belonging 10 the democratic party, VIII, have
hes n designated as candidates for the Presiden-
cy, Is true II is equally true, tia, their respect
i've friends, have warmly aud actively sustained
their cause. II is ais, true, that either Of the
great men seriously spoken ut, would do signal
credit 10 the station. But we have t." much
confidence in those men, aud their friends, t.
harb1 sa>p,c,on, tina, thy would allow their
perennial feelings and preferences, 10 destroy
that higher motive 70 action-the ascendancy
Of democratic principles, and the re-es'abl'sh-
m~at Of healthy aud sound administration of
the Federal Government We can never cred
IL this Tumor, until We see something more tan
xible than mere Wing editorials, perpetrated
sslely tor tsaeombe. The decision OF the Bal
simpre Convention, whatever that decision may
be, will heal all minor differences, allay all
peri,ies, unite all Judgments IN behalf of great
eom0oa object, and an,matc every consistent
democrat and true friend to his country, with
the spirit Of Cancellation, harm.ny and union.
u % = mistaken notion with our political enemy,
that because they quarrel about men and thee.
riss, and become confused in arranging their
plan. Of operation, and ascertainng the peculiar
views If their candidates, both before and after
a nouiuatinn, that therefore the democracy are
in the same AZ They should learn that demo-
erats have a higher motive for action, than
pro6tless desire for experimenting upon theo-
RES Of government, and testing the personal
popularity OF men, whether acquired in civil or
military life They have deep-seated and never.
diving attachment for purely republican princ
pies. They desire to see this government-she
pride and boast Of the world-forever preserve
ito republican character, and perpetuate its re-
publican institutions. They cannot regard the
exploded theories Of the Wing party, in any
other light, than as dangerous TO the real liber
ties Of the masses. Contemplating the special
protection Of classes, which is the parent of all
monopolies, and the boon companion OF a self.
jsh, senselsss, aud cold hearted arstocracy, they
view any approach to Whiggery, in the admin
istration Of the government, rs just cause for
alarm. Possessing, as they d., an ardent al
tachment for the institutions of the country how
can il be supposed, that mere choice OF an in
strument to carry out their principles, is to form
the ground work for such mighty dissolution OF
all that was once great and glorious ofthe demo.
cratic party. tbs all s,uF-b1neombe-Whig
fAsndey Let the true friends Of democratic
principles and unde6Ied republican liberty SO
regard it.
But it 10 urged, with great industry-we will
not say ingenuity-that the democratic party in
this State, is in 4 disorganized condition. We
arc aware, that causes have arisen within few
months, which have been well calculated to en-
bitter the feelings of men towards each other,
and arouse their passions and preiudices. The
esuse il to be fosnd in the strong desire tor rail-
road improvements in every section Of the State
This involves exclusively local questions, and
should have no bearing upon the great ques-
tons Of national policy, which have distinguish
ed the two parties, since the memorable second
administration of Gen. Washington. The ster
ling principles, upon which democrats have bas-
ed their political action, cannot, in truth and
justice, be Influenced by any considerations OF
local policy. If they could, they would be borne
about, A. If upon the wings ofihe wind, subject
10 change as often a. local election might &C.
cur But the great beauty and solid virtue of
our political faith, is, that it is surrounded,
tanned, and defended, by the great cardinal prin
siples of eternal truth and justlce-granting
equal protection to all, and special favors to
none--placing every American citizen, whether
rich or poor, high OF low, native or foreign-born,
npon the sam, great platform of equality; pro-
tected in life and property by the sane 'egisla-
iicn, amenable to the same laws, h,non j. by the |
same confidence, and fed at the same common |
national table. IL such faith, and such sys-
lem Of government, to be blo,ted out Of exist.
'nce, BY every local hu .ricane which may rise
put Of the political elements, to s,arle, confuse
md distract the minds Of m.ns For the honor,
',fety and pcrpetui'y Of our republican system,
we trust not.
But why d. onr Wing cotemporaries rejoice
over this pretended result, and endeayor to add
strength to their party, by appealing to such
'rejsdice' Are not all parties, and all men, in
he State, equally identified with the policy and
Interested in the improvements. Is it because
he State is represented in Congress by demo-
srats. and they have discharged their duties
With Promptness, an energy, and fidelity un-
'xampled in representative history, that they
sex now to deprive them of their well earned
,onors, and the democratic party of the glory
which belongs to their principles and their SER
ices. All! we fear that some of our Wing CO.
are not disposed to BE just, that then
say b justified.
Let every true democrat Of the State be on I
10 guard, lest he my be deceived by the mas.
'rly cries Of DISCRIMINATION from the enemy. 8
Ind while we extend this advice, we may lie .
REUSED for admonishng our friends in all parts \.
the State, to be up and doing. Organiza-
en 10 all important. Elections are before US.
'hch should command all our energies. The ,
administration Of the government, should be
laced in other hanIs than those which now
ontrotit And il We would see this change J;
roa-ht about, we should dispell all local and
ersonai feelings, harmonize all conflicting in
.rests, and in the bonds of friendship and un. ,
q, throw our proud banner to the breeze, de-
srmined to achieve triumph in this State,
Inch will settle up IN firm and lasting basis,
'e question OF lis politics. Let union and
ictory be our watch words
ARE w GUILTY:-t the u ale na Jeffersoniau I
inks we were guilty Of wrong in publish a
g letter from our correspondent ssCairo," al {
Y sshington, which reflected somewhat seve re. I
upon Mr.. T. Campbell, for his insane oppo- {
t,on TO the "lowa Land Bill The letter Is
re published without note or comment;bu, it was {
Ut until we had given our views at length, upon
II. Campbell, and his opposition to the princi- |
ie Of Western improvements, as embodied, in I
'e "Iowa Land Bill, )" and as we supposed in
very candid dignified and unexceptionable
manner. We have aimed to do Mr. c. no in I
lstice, personal, or political; but we must be
ermitted respectfully 10 differ with him, in his
Jews of general nolicv unOn more nnestions /,