The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1857-1858, 1857-09-02
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s. A. Mallory, Sec'y. 90
Repuhlican Seafe Conyenfien.


Republicans state Conveneion.
The Republican State Convention, held in
this City yesterday,-the proceedings of which
are given in our columns to-day,-is conceded,
by all, to have been one Of the most intelligent
bodies Of men ever assembled in this city. 1t
was composed Of the working, influential, bold
and gallant spirits Of the State the very flower
of the Republican organization. In view Of
the uncertainty in regard to the fate of the
New Constitution, and the condition of the
roads after protracted rain, extending nearly
all over the state, the attendance was unexpect.
edly large; and the presence Of such class Of
men, was all the more gratifying. The old
veterans were present to aid by their counsels,
and the young men were on band, full Of zeal
and hre, eager to enter upon . canvass, the
importance Of which seemed to be appreciated
BY all. 81 49, E
The platform Of the Convention speaks for
itself. The unanimity with which it was adopt
ed is the best evidence OF the harmony that
pervades the Republican Counsels, and Of the
ardent attachment to great and noble cause,
that binds together as by hooks Of steel, tue
Republican brotherhood. The freemen who
have rallied around the Republican banner, aud
swept nearly every Free State by unprecedented
majorities, are more aud more deeply impressed
with the conviction that their cause Is just,
success the only hope Of the country. II the
ship Of State cannot be anchored again in the
safe moorings provided BY the founders Of Re-
publicanism, the days Of political freedom are
numbered.
The nomination Of . candidate for Governor,
wae q matter of some difficulty. Not because
the organization 10 wanting in men worthy and
able to GIL the Gubernatorial Chair; but be-
cause Of q very absurd feelinx,-far too pre-
valent in our ranks,-that locality is . matter
OF the last importance. The sooner We rise
about that narrow prejudice and rule Of action
the better. Competency and fidelity 70 the
Cause should be paramount considerations; and
the man who has won honorable distinction In
the ranks, by tie zeal with which he haa labor
ed, in sunshine aud storm, whether in hopeless
minority, or with certain success before him, is
worthy of our heartiest support, whether he
comes from Lee or from Henry from Dubuque
or from Jasper. The idea that the Offices 0s
the State must be parcellsd out, in exact pro-
portions, between the North and the South, the
East and West, the middle and extremes, is all
the merest moonshine and has been productive
Of evil and evil only. U
Several gentlemen named in connection with
the Office OF Governor, and Lieutenant Governor,
were thus named without their knowledge and
in The absence Of any knowledge as to their
willingness to occupy those positions, the vote in
Convention cannot be regarded % any criterion
Of the feeling Of the convention toward them.
OF Judge LOWE, Who seemed to combine
the most strength in the Convention from the
start, and upon whom the choice Of the Con.
vention finally centered, it - not necessary ne
should say much. He has State reputation.
One Of its earliest settlers, he has during resi-
dence Of 10 years within ito borders, witnessed
its growth from handful Of settlers, to great
and 6ourishing State. His reputation is above
reproach. Well read, liberal minded and lber.
ally educated, be has striven % act we'll his
part ia evsry position Of life. ~ the bar of
one or The leading cities Of Iowa. he is regarded
AZ ono of the foremost men; and during Eve
years that he occupied the position Of Judge OF
the lss District, he added steadily TO his repu-
tation as just and able jurist. He has de
voted much Alteration and time TO agricultural
pursuits, having quite % much partiality for
them as for the law. He resided ten years 1t
Muscatine, and the vote given TO him BY the
Muscatine delegation shows how he 10 regarded
ia that vicinity. Indeed Ne cannot but regard
the choice Of the Convention, ~ one that will
commend itself to the Republicans Of Iowa, -
wise and fortunate. Ii
ORAN FAyILLE, Of Mitchell. Mitchell Coun-
", the nominsc for Lieutenant Governor. Was
warmly urged by his own and the n>ighboring
delerations. 6 the man lor the place and for
IL time. Like Judge LOWE, he is known and
sstsened ut home tor his moral worth, his ge-
nial temper and high intelectual qualities. The
Lieuashane Governor % 70 participate In she de-
iibesasia,s Of the Educational Board Of Iowa.
Il II 2t and proper, tbesstoss, thai man occu-
pyine Aho pOsitiou, shonld not only bs scholar,
6us ehlisled in and thofonshly posed - - the
EdneaGeaal Rsfofma and movements Of the
country. 6ech MAN. - we ass easafed, y NJ