The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1858-01-09
Cipton 9bbertistr.
SATURDAY. JAN. 9 1853.


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In another column We give an articl,
from the Davenport Gazette, entitled
"lowa Land Grsnts---Hon. James Thor
ington,' to which we would call particu
lar attention, as the zeal of some Rcpubl
cans is getting the better'of their discre
ton; and in their efforts 10 aid the obiec
of their own choice, they misrepresent
and abuse other candidates, who deserve
better things at their hands. We do no,
believe that to secure the election of ouu
choice, it is at all necessary to Willy 9th
err and true Republicans.
Some are so unreasonable that they
find fault with Mr.. Thorington because
he did not get grant Of land for rail,
road from or through every little town in
the State. In this they are extremely
selfish, and acknowledge that Mr.. Thor
ington did secure those that We have 60,
which is undoubtedly true.
We would submit to the consideration
Of the members Of the legislature how
much weight ought to be given to the
opinions of those editors and political
leaders who have permitted the Republi-
can vote to be decreased, and Democratic
candidates to be elected in their several
counties, We believe that Mr.. Thoring-
ton Las claims upon the Republicans o.
Iowa, which should not be set aside with
out candid and serious considerations
During his term in Congress, his labors
were for the whole of Iowa, and were
more beneficial than those of any
other man we have ever had in Congress
before him. During the presidential
campaign, he, at his own expense, circu-
lated campaign documents in nearly ev-
cry neighborhood in Iowa; and no men,
Der Of Congress- subscribed for or circu-
lated noe documents than he.
During the contest for the new consti.
tuition he addressed the leading men in
each county, in its favor. and was at con-
siderable expense, to say nothing Of time
in securing it, adoption; and We conf
IDENTIFY believe that had be not labored
for it, it would have been defeated.
The election for Representatives and
Senators to the present Assembly, as also
the State officers in the Fall elections
found him laboring in their behalf To
every senatorial and representative dis
tr'et in the State, where a Iepuuqcau
nomination was made, he sent campaign
| documents, and not only to the candi
dates, but to working men in their dis
trlcss. His correspondence, for the ben
| it of the party, is more extensive than
that OF any ten, or even twenty men in
Iowa. lie set about organizing and work
'ng for the parry from its irs, concep-
ton, and continued it through all its gra-
iations, until its final triumph.
The Republican party has now posi-
ton to bestow, which it il conceded, Of
right, belongs to this district. Mr.. Thor
'nston's merit is conceded by all who can
see any merit out Of their own city. Now
Will the party continue him in a position
IN which he can do good not only to his
State but also to his party? We confess
that We are in favor of awarding those
who 'eork for the party when they are
he right kind of men. Iowa needs sueb
man rs Mr.. T., and none other. We
have now one Senator whose eloquence
ana power of reasoning place him in the
front rank in that body For the next
six years Iowa will reqairc all her Rep
resentatives, in both branches, 10 be
working men, men who know VIVA, her
wants are, in legislative point Of view,
and will work for it. This work win have
TO be done mostly in the departments at
" sshington, and in the committees of
Congress, Mr.. I. has had experience,
and has shown himself capable of exer.
cising an influence which has resulted in
great good to his State. The people know
this, and they will be satisfied if he il
elected. A new man will have to be
.ried; he will, Of course, have to 20
trough two OF three years of his term in I
Congress before, in common parlance. he .
will understand the ropes. Mr. T. has =
zen through that probation, and is post
ID up in the Congressional mode oe do. $
ng business, and is prepared to go to
work at once, and while new man shall a
'e becoming acquainted, our rights NAV :,
u'ier' Iowa nov occupies too impor. c
ant position, geographically consider
d, to loose Mr.. I talent and experi- Il
nee This State may, or m,y not, be :. :,
aoroughfsre for trade, travel and traffic. :,
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