The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-23
DEs MoINEs
n Sargent,
Geo J Mcdaniel


Every Journal of Republican sentiments
IN the State that we have noticed, responds
heartily TO the call for State Convention at
Iowa City on the 22d proximo, and from
every private quarter that expressions have
come 10 US, there is cordial assent to the
proposition. We are rejoiced to see this una
nlmty and cordially Of feeling. 1t augurs
Well tor united ranks, harmonious and
spirited contest, and triumphant issue
With such spirit continued through the can
vass, there can be no doubt Of the result
That man is dull of apprehension deed who
does not perceive that Iowa is undoubtedly
and Thoroughly Republican In sentiment, and
they must either lack in patriotism or indulge
in reprehensible selfshness who, entertain
the same general sentiment with the MAORI
y, are willing 70 let subordinate questions
or personal ambition disturb the harmony
and hazard the success Of the cause Thank
ful are We that no such spirit has been man
ltested Thankful must every earnest Re-
publican be that there appears on every hand
ton in that great Issue before the country .
to let by-gones be by-gones, and so far us we
must differ upon other points still important,
70 assign such points their true rank. and not
permit them TO mar the harmony Of feeling
and unity Of purpose which should pervade
great party, With such important general
aims in such a crisis that no factious spirit
rears It's dragon head, and no personal ambi-
ton seems likely TO prejudice the cause. ",
hope this may continue. We believe it will
Let us all bear and forbear remember to b,
tolerant and charitable always for the SAX,
OF the cause and the success which depends
ing but the one great issue before us, and
with Gods help, vow that we sciH be success
iul. This is not party to be organized for
the advantage OF demagogues; it is not a
party to harbor ancient nnimosites or foster
local Or sectional feelings; it is a party
pledged TO redeem the land from the dena-
goguery, the corruptons, and the gross per-
versions Of these latter days to restore the
Government 70 lis original spirit and integrity
when Slavery WIS local institution, for
which the local governments were responsible
and FREEDOM alone was national, the rule
and the law Of the land, the great purpose
and object Of our institutions. Let every
member Of the party appreciate this, and be
iabued with this spirit, and all VIII be we'll
AtpTesent every thing wears this aspect, anc
augars well for the future.
]. has been question Of little reflection
how the Convention should be- composed
We believe q Las been generally and salts.
factori.y cone coed that il shall partake Of q
spontaneous character, SO far as It NAV
chance, bat that i Is better, in remote local.
ties, that some persons should be delegated
b. their neighbors, for the purpose Of ADDING
some little 10 tho assurance that san,ebo5,
viii attend from their ueighbo.hoads. leavinp
4. open for any Others to attend abo NAV RAJ
sufficient interest IN the cause to a. IS.
Il has also been question whether nomi
nations bid bes. be mao 10 resp, ,of,A
= remark II oar contemporary, til Gses
loosa Herald, express our opinion precise )
The Herald says:
:" Whether il viii be proper for this Con
venton 10 nominate candidates, wili depen
very much 30 the attendance 1T the tonyen
ton. We are willing to leave that matter Ii
the good sense and judgment Of the dele
gates assembled. If II i thought best afte
organizing the party, 70 postpone the nomi
nation 70 subsequent time, We shall b.