Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-10

"Stick to sbur pdrty" ID . good old rule Of
political action. which no Democrat should
forget or neglect. There being certain prin.
cipIes or measures. which you believe to be
right. you are morally bound to support the
party which. in power. will carry out those
principles and measures. Thus the Democrat
must stand by and support the Democratic
Party. But men must be the exponent Of those
principles, and the representatives ofthe par
ty. and there ia usually more or less diversity
Of opinion, those who hold to the
same principles, ~ TO Ssea. Hence the Con-
vention has become the grand expedient,
whereby to obtain concentration Of politica
action in the support Of certain candidates se.
Iected by the majority in such convention
To carry out .his. "is 10 held" to use the Ian.
gusge Of another. ITO be morally obligatory
upon the minority Of the party. to submit 10
the majority In this matter, Just - i is legal.
lsy p1l9 .iyerisy x = gevsrs'
mcnt TO submit totke VIM 80 Seeseustd
majority" Hence. the Democrat must sustain
the nominations made in the conventions Of his
own party, aud IN accordance with the estab.
lshed usage Of that party. acting slways up.
on the maxim. everything for principles.
nothing for men,"
But, supposing the attempt is made BY
some Of you. own party. to engraft anti.dem.
ocratic principles upon your political creed;
supposing. from certain influences, your party
may veer somewhat from what you believe the
straight democratic path; supposing certain
practices. which you believe to be evil. have
crept in-supposing any such cases should
arise 1--WE have supposed some very extreme
ones not very likely to happen,) is it your du.
ty, as true democrat to stand by your partyf
We have no hesitation IN answering-yes. Itis
time Of all others. when you should stand by
it. What il new principles, you believe not.
are urged upon your demonstrate. reason,
show the danger Of their adoption; what II
your party is inclined to veer somewhat from
ITS proper path! Seek by argument to bring
it back to the straight democratic line. What
if evil practices do prevail? To err is human
point gut those practices. and urge reform -
What il unprincipled leaders strive TO use the
party for their own selfish purposesf In the
primary meetings Of the people,n their caucus
rooms. in their conventions. strive to secure
the nomination Of true hearted men and honest
democrats. and If you cannot succeed in get.
ting Just such as you like the first time, sub.
nit to tie Will Of the majority. and try again.
The people will find out after awhile, and you
will succeed.
In all cases maintain your democratic integ.
rity. Never desert your party; never permit
by laxitv Of endeavor on your part. the estab
lished principles Of your democratic faith te
be trampied in the dust. by the ACCESSION Il
power of party with oppos te principles. Yo,
may argue. remonstratc, and appeal to tie vir
tue, sincerity and disinteres,edncss Of tn,
masses Of your party, and hope for success, fo
their hearts are generally iu the right place
But it is no way to reform your party to At
tempt to break 1t up and destroy it. We know
that it is sometimes said. BY way ofa solacs
for defeat. that party becomes purified there
BY; but We believe that puri6cation and reform
can be a. well accomplished in the light o'
prosperity and success. rs amid the dark
of advcrsity and defeat. We have no faith in
treachery:and defectiou.a as the means Of accom-
plishing any permanent good. Fo-nothaa
good can come Of giving up the castle 10 The
enemy. "Stick 10 your party" and Ill will
come out we'll in the end.