Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-01-12
DEMOCRATsC suPPORr.

DEMOCRATsC sUPPORT.
AZ We remarked in Saturday, Dem
crst, We feel called upon to say some
aing in reply to the 4Nems of the 9th
lstant. These newspaper controvcr-
es arc anything but agreeable to us,
iore particularly when called upon to
'efend ourselves agains, the attacks Of
ournals protesting the same political
aith; but self respect demands it, il
luty to the party does not.
In the first place, from the time the
Ve,cs started, We have endeavorcd 10
ay and do nothing that could in any
manner embarrass the proprietors of
hat paper. We have never permitted
ourselves to regret, for a moment, its
'stablishment-havc ever been ready
omeetthem frankly on the broad dem
Hratlc platform, and TO hold ont to
hem the hand ofcommon brotherhood
nd friendship. Our previous occupa-
ION ofthe ground we considered ofno
aoment, were willing to welcome it as
co-laborer in the good work and glad
0 think that in the recent times of per,
and danger to the Constitution and
he Union, there were others ready to
end helping hand. We did think
he Ne"s would appreciate this kind
less on our part. But from the first
ssue oil that paper to the present time,
hey have shown a degree Of malice
nd bitterness not only towards our
elves, but toward members of the par
generally, that cannot easily be rec
'ncilcd with theircontinue and reitera.
% assurances Of the purity and orthc.
ioxy Their democracy. Why is thisi
What are their reasons for these repeat
"a attempts to stir up q quarrel with the
different members Of the party, and
with the democrat" And afterthese
vain attempts, where, we ask, do they
lind ground for winding up with the
broad and unmistakeate words, God
deliver us from the tender merc,es of
Scott County Democracy Still they
nay this remark Was intended solely
for a few tatuous old fossils" Indeed,
Sentlemen, the two statements do not
ook we'll together. We gave the de-
ANNEXATION broader Specification than
his, and find that the "m..ss,s of the
osity,'-that portion with which the
gentlemen have fallen SO deeply in love
turing the past forty eight hours are
disposed to agree with us. II was in
tended. every one believes, as a home
thrust at the Democratic party and
the members OF it. And now. instead
OF coming ont in manly and honora-
es way, acknowledging that in the
bitterness Of your hearts, at the i'll
success Of your enterprise, you have
made wanton and unwarrsnted on
'laught upon the party YOU profess to
'ervc, You sink still deeper in the m:re,
~ an attack upon the "few fa,uous old
osails" remaining in the Democratic
'anks. Young men, you are growing
I'D too fast. Stop and think for mo-
nent, that these same ''old fossils were
lard at work for the principles of the
'arty, in this county, some years before
FOUR careful mother would permit Your
pudding brilliancy outside the door
yard. At the same time they have
struggled with their hands and brains
both, to build up our prosperous city,
and add to the wealth of our fertile
eounty--men who have formed part
Of the bone and sinew Of our success
have suffered years Of toll, and in many
instances privations, to accomplish il,
and who have the respect Of ill poli:i.
eal sectA for their honor and integrity.
Remember these things, and if you,
Who ere just fresh from Sophomore
Aonon-who have revelled in Virgil.
Horace and Herodotus-who can treat
your extensive subscription list with
Byronie. sweet-scented postry--anilast,
but not least you who have drank
knowledge and delight from the re-
pscted Nm. Dr.. Motive say if you
cannot take these ''old Fossils" 10 your
heart please respect them for what
good they have done.
The charge thas the party, in thi.
,santy, i tsammsllsd, led BY . few
and intriguing politicians,
~ sboah"-is more, i entirely false.
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