Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-14

To-Day We TO lay before the
r.onle stetches of the life and character OF
,h. Dern o~cratic candidates on the state
,;eke, These sketches will be continued
un,iI completed. We begin this morning
with one with whom we are most intimate
" acquainted.
Hon. Theodore s. Parvin, OF Muscatine,
was one Of the first settlers Of Iowa, and he
is to-day, probably, the best known man IN
the State. He is not only well known, but
he is most favorably known. He Is one OF
those rare men who pass through a long
public life without the slightest stain upon
either his public or private character. lis
motives have never been impugned. nor his
honesty or integrity questioned, even by the
bittere-t political adversaries.
We have the pleasure OF being personally
a~couain' ed with Mr.. Parvin, and We are
we'll posted in relation to the sentiments OF
| the people of Muscatine city and county
| Having been one Of them, We speak what
we do know, when We say that IN all the
relations of life, both as a man and as a cit
izen, Mr.. Parvin occupies the highest posi-
ton in the estimation OF the people.
He settled in MuscatIne formerly called
Bloomington over twenty years ago
Since that time he has been frequently non
ored and trusted in public stations by MS
fellow citizens, and they have never had
reason to find fault with the manner In
which he discharged the duties imposed
upon him. His nnfinching honesty OF pur.
pose, and integrity of heart, have con ucted
him with honor through every station he
has filled; and though he is a firm Demo
crat, always true to the principles OF the
party, vet such has been the purity Of both
his public and private life, that the most
reckless Of p%olitical opponents have never
ventured to SANDER his fair fame by dishon-
orable in:putations. This is q fact which
can be spoken of a very few Of our public
men.
But. doubtless, the grand secret Of Mr..
Paryin's personal freedom from detraction
lies in the fact, that all his intimate ac-
1uaintances know him, in private life, as q
most devout and consistent Christian. IL.
is a sincere believer in the doctrines OF
Christianity. aud in his daily walk and col
versation endeavors at all times. and under
all circumstances, to conform his life and
practice thereto.
No man who knows Mr.. Parvin's private
lie would dare to speak evil OF him. Al
least, We have never met with such q per-
son.
lie has political enemies, OF course. who
will speak evil of the party to which he be
longs, but there their SANDER stops.
Mr.. Parvin is a man Of letters ard OF Sc.
ence. He is widely and iavorably known
among the literary and scientific sdUdns
both Of this country and of Europe. Ills
reports for the Smithsonian Institute al
Washington nave done him much credit
lie possesses the best neurological and ge-
illogical cabinets in the State of Iowa.
Indeed, his residence in Muscatine has shed
fame and honor upon the place, all which
are appreciated by thinking men.
He is at present Register OF the STATE
Lam Office. At the last general April elec
ton. he and Mr.. Fisher were the only can
didates on the Democratic ticket which wer'
elected. They both ran ahead of their tick
ct, but the votes cast for MIR. Parvln wer'
most numerous of all. He has discharged
the duties of his office with fidelity ant
care.
lie is now the Democratic candidate TO
State Auditor. This is a most lmportan
post. and an honest MAJ should be chosen t
fill it. That man is found in the person q
Theodore 5. Parvin, of Muscatine, and tn
people of Iowa will be blind to their Owl
best interest, if they do not elect him to tina
office
But we rave very little fear on this head
We are almost confident Of Mr.. Parvin's sue
cess, and we are sure no better man coul'
be found for the position