Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-15


Our respected neighbor becomes
somewhat incenscd. or at least Affects
% 70 be, because We have taken occa-
sion 70 refer to the indisputable evi-
dencs Of detection on the part Of the
American Republicans, in the support
Of Mr.. Rusch. The Gazette admits
that Mr.. Rusch's vote fell behind that
Of Mr.. Kirkw God, which WAS a conse-
quence Of some Republicans declining
to cast their ballots for him. Now this
admission, land the figures too plain
y show to admit Of bubble or contra
di:tion,) covers the whole ground; and
whether Mr.. Rusch is satisfied with
the result or not, that fact does not
interfere with our conclusion. IL an
inspection Of the column of returns
for Davenport township, 10 which the
vote for NJ. Rusch stands conspicu-
ou.ly low, when compared with that
given for the other Republican candi-
dates, is satisfactory to the Germans,
it only proves, that they conform, in
IN eminent degree, to the Christian in
junction, to f,rgive our enemies.
Bot our object in referring to Mr..
Rosch's vote, was not 50 much with
the Wow OF calling attention to this
particular case, as to prove from it,
that there is, in the Republican ranks,
a conflict of principle, which must,
sooner or later, drive off that portion
of their organization composed Of
adopted citizens. The Know-Nothing
element in the Republican party is the
controlling one; and the known and
undisguised refusal, on the part Of the
comsisesnt members of the old Ameri-
can party, to support any foreign-born
citizen who may aspire to Office in
this county. has been manifested by
their scratching" Mr. Rusch.
We have not had the pleasure of a
personal acquaintance with the Repub-
lican candidate for Lieut.. Governor !;
but, from all We have heard Of him.
we belle, him to be a worthy and
intelligent gentleman. We respect
fully suggest to the editor of the Ga
zette, that it is not in good taste to
exhibit Mr.. RI in the superlativeiy
ridiculous position in which his article
places him. We ask the editor to
read over the article he himself has
written, and if he does not laugh, his
liabilities are under better command
than ours. He pats Mr.. Rnsch on the
hack, and breathes into his ear the
sweet, consoling words: "iou know,
friend Rusch +! that had you delivered
only one speech-yes, only one speech
in Davenport, that speech would
have run your majority above that OF
Mr.. Kirkwood." If that is not "sott
saaederiny" with a vengeance, VIC arc
much mistaken. But the most absurd
idea suggested BY the whole article il
that one speech from Mr.. Rusch would
have induced the Know othing por
ton Of the Republican party to violate
their solemn obligation, and ignore
the very basis upon which their organ
isation stands.
We take this occasion to say to our
c,tempora,y, that, willie We will care
fully avoid all impertinent informed
dliag with subjects that do not con.
cern us, We can not be deferred from
entering upon the discussion Of ques
tioos connected with party issues, mol
can We be prevented from the enjoy.
msnt Of . legitimate freedom, in ref
areuce to all matters within the scope
Of Newspaper jurisdiction.
'r1aE EO.ECTsOVN IN PGNNSYL.
VAN0A AND ONO.