Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18
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If there are any Republicans who imagine
that any activity they may have manifested du-
ring the late campaign, has released them from
further duty, or il there are any who suppose
that there will be no further occasion for exer-
tian in the cause of Republicanism, they are
much mistaken, and We hope that they will
straightway rid themselves Of the delusion.-
The contest is just begun, and notwithstanding
the fact, that in our State, the beginning is a
good oae, even those heretofore the most &C.
tive have only become initiated to the work.
That work is one of surprising aud vital mpor-
tance, inasInuch as it is for the establishment
of great principle, essential to the welfare and
safety Of our common country, and cominen-
s,lrate to the Constitution itself. 1t is there
fore work, to ialter in which, will be TO prove
unfaithful 30 the high trust which is committed
to every citizen of the Republic.
The Republican party OF Iowa, Through their
delegates, have put in nomination a ticket for
State officers, and it becomes the duty of every
man to go to work to secure its success. Al
though it is a matter of great importance that
the public offices should be filled with men OF
the right stamp, yet that is not the only con-
sideration, nor the chief one, which should in
auence us in this as well as in every other pot.
ical contest. These men are the representa-
tives of a principle, and while we labor to Sc
cure their election, we labor also for the estab-
lishment of that principle.
The campaign Upon which we are about en-
teriIg may not be an active or exciting one,
there may not be that enthusiasm manifested
which has attended other campaigns, it may not
be heralded by shouts and bonires and process
sions, but it is not the less important on that
account. The same great cause is at issue be-
fore the people, for which We battled in the
time of the most intense excitement, and sue
| cess is just as much to be desired now as then.
The work then is to be done, and now is the
most auspicious time to engage in it. Party
spirit is allaved, if permanently we shall heartily
rejoice, and the public mind is prepared for the
reception of truths, such as we cherish the con-
victior that our cause is based upon. This is
the spring time for our harvest in August
Seeds sown now will fall upon good ground
They will take deep root, and attain to vigor-
Gus and healthful growth, which shall defy the
| sitting power of prejudice and party rancor.
It is not necessary that those who engage in
this work should make any great ado and blus-
| ter about it. A quiet worker is generally the
| most effectual. A world of good may be done
| bv the simple and earnest enforcement OF the
truth, between friend and friend, and neighbor
| and neighbor, by the lending and distribution
| of Newspapers and other documents, and by
| many other means which occur to the mind Of
every ardent aborer in the cause. We earnest.
ly hope that our Republican friends will not
| slight this business. Remember that it is not a
trifling matter which invites your attention. 1t
| is not a mere party success for which you are
called upon to labor. It is rather to secure the
triumph of right over wrong, of justice over in.
Justice, Of sound principles OF constitutional
freedom, over false and dangerous constructions
| put upon the fundamental law of the land.-[Ot-
tumWa Courier.