Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-24

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their sincesiar a " n y
official patronage. So l6ng g ~ 6y1Ally
remain Of the household Of democracy. indulg-
ing sympathics and fostering sentiments at war
with its dearest interests, so long there VIII De
strfes, chickering's and contentious in Its coun'
sells, and SO long some harmonious catholicoD
will be in high request from the political san
| grades of the day. to unite the Democratic par
ty and heal its divisions. Those who would
retain such elements to rank'e and tester In
the bosom of the party AS they will for any pur'
pose however sincere, or for reasons however
specious, are resisting and postpon'ng TOO sue
cessfully though unwiNingly, its healthy un'
ion, and undermining integrity
In these days of yeeking degeneracy
and humiliation, VII 10 many propose 10
draw their bread from public treasury i IS
sorry evidence indeed Of devotion to the prin-
cples of the party, or union with its mem
bers. that those desirous Of place will calm
orously assert their partizan zeal and consen'
to ioin in grand steeple.chase for spoils, al
NAV be illustrated by comparison. D"mes
tic birds and animals, when favorite and com
mon article Of food is sttewn before them VII
unite in devouring greedi'y, and vie VIII
each other in testifying their satisfaction on I'M
occasion But the close of the repast VIII hn'
them with the same MAJ ures and characters
tics respectively, az at its commencement an
as little assiniilated in kind; with no change
!, genus, class, or propensity, but ready TO unit
s again in like manner whenever the banquet
q set before them.
In .olitics, as we'll as in morals, there ca
be but one standard or,ru,h, and any wanto
departure from that is detection, ard shoui
. he characterized and treated accordingly.
;, sect of the ancient sophists INDUCED he foo
= ish conceit that they possessed the ability
= defend vice as readily and as successfully
!. virtue; but fortunately nosuch gift has bet
4 vouchsafed to the Democracy Of the nineteen
: century, aud fidelity and detection must CO
- tinue to stand with them now as hereto fore.
,s conspicuous antagonisms. 1t is most ob'
n Gus truth. and universally conceded. that =
Democratic party can be united upon I
a ground of principle only. If this be SO
"a higher the standard is elevated, the more p'
ar feet and harmonious will be the union.
>. none but those who are the most faithful a
10 constant. and who at all times guard the pr
n ciples of the party as lee vestal did the sacr
a. fir. are the honored nts Of its confid'i !
es and rewards. .defecti repent for its /"
Z
Of the exercise OF its '6 Influences, hdei
it. will be encouraged TO renewed exertion,
at Young aud ardent will be melted to honora
n emulation in pursuit SO Aattering to ele
Y. ted ambition, and the honest masses. who
u. serve with eagle eye the course of poli,i
leaders, will continue to honor the democrs
,,e organization with their confidence and 81
n. port. A union thus established would
he union worthy Of the mare. aud as endur'
IN. as truth: a union which would give heal
nr- tone throughout the entire ranks Of the pa
rk. and gadeu the hearts Of itaf1emhers; aud !
ie' e' though tho BY no vssssi a
I'd ion hicksN
ill place