Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-09-02
foS The Democrat
THE JUDqEsHIP.
LETTER FROM A REPUBLICAN,


LETTER FROM A REPUBLICAN,.
| 1T IL well known that majority Of tn,
rspubiicans Of this city will support Judg,
Bnnett at the next election, and that near
lIpll OF them would do 20 if they did no
"a compromised by the act Of the Repub
liean judicial Convention.
We have no organ in this city that ex-
pfesses our views. The Gazehe not only
nlarspresents Us. but stands in the unenvia
bic position Of having made false and libel
oascharge against our candidate, which now
Mofe than week from its exposure, it re-
fnses to retract Its editors seem to be un-
conscious that they have committed an Of
fence, which it is thought by some, exposes
them TO severe punishment under our penal
laws They ibellously assail man on
WHOSE reputation not blot rests, and rest
only on his magniminity for their immunity
Bat too much attention mvst not be deyot--
edtn that papss. Its power to injure is
" = He'd BY cestsin limitations, that it
! would not be Kind to name. .a.s-
We are accused Of being "bolters." We
will not dispute about terms. Our position
is easily understood, and if it have no moral
power, mistake has been made We have
been determined by reason, and not by pas
sion or prejudice, or any personal consider
atoms Our position is taken and We mean
to maintain it.
But let us consider who 1t is that says we
are "bolters"
The man who was first moved by fan
cied personal grievance to organize the or
position to Judge Bennett, while distribut-
ing votes for Mr. Dillon, declared OIL the
steps of the Court House, and in the pres
ence Of the writer, that he would not sup
port his opponent if nominated. And anoth-
er influential friend Of Mr. Dillon, is report
ed to have made the same declaration at
the same time
An no other influential man, who from fam
lily considerations, makes it a personal mat
ter to support Mr. Dillon, is reported to
be ready to bolt now against Mr..
O'Connor and is. known to have signed
an independent call in favor of Mr. Cook
before any action of the republican party
was had. This call was signed by other
leading Dillon men. If it is precedent then
that we want for boiling, we have only to
name tie leading supporters Ct Mr. Dillon.
But we take no such position. As Re-
publicars, and as strict party men, we just
ify our refusal to support MIR. Dillon on the
ground that he was fraAlaicnIv nominated
Fraud vitiates everything
The will of the Republicans Of the Dis
trict was thwarted by trick. The dele
gates in three of the counties were appoin-
ted to 90 for Judge Bennett before Mr.. Dill
Ions name was heard Of in connection with
the office. Mr. Dillon's name was purpose
ly confined to this city, and only announced
here few days before the township con-
vention met Up to that time his friends
were proclalming on the street that it was
conceded in all parts OF the District that
the nomination would be given to Judge
Bennett. 1t was the concession that helped
them to defeat him.
1t is well known by what aid from Dem
ocrats and illegal voters, Mr. Dillon got the
control of the city. This was his stock in
trade. BY it he made a bargain with Mr..
OConnor for the votes of Muscatine. This
trade secured his nomination, and at the
same time stifled, or attempted to stitle, the
voice Of three-fourths of the Republicans Of
the District.
Now this faction, which has SO abused
whatever trust Of leadership which has been
reposed in them, have the presumption to
threaten US. They can turn US out of their
faction as easily as Oil goes out of water,
with which it will not mix
Some of them have held office. Which
Of them with distinction to himself or cred.
it to his party? Since talent and merit are
both wanting to them, it is not likely that
they will be wanted by the people Let
them withhold their threats, and husband
their strength.
We give our votes and our influence for
Judge Bennett, because the public interest
will thereby be promoted. He is known
to be good Judge. The people have con
fidence in him. He has served them we'll
and they will no. let pack of hungry
hounds hunt him down.
POPULUS.