The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-07-30

- II. Sehe1ea II liz 6rst number 81 tha
Csmpaien Polls oasesse, riyer his reasons for
ssting aad acting 9Th The Republican party.--
We ratksr osins thsl 10 knows who be i and
where - bsIoosA notwithstanding tho Dubu-
Qos Heeald's asssrtion that be wandered into
~ Repsblican Oeavsasion BY mistake.
RssuniOg the editorial part Of the Pella Ca
settc. in coonection with the Republican parry,
conslder u necessary to meet directly stAts-
ment circulated By democrats, that / hare
changed my political principles ~ linking sn
active part in the Republican 6tste Convention Of
June 22d, 1859. The principal reason for that
statement 10 to counterfeit and diminish, II pos
sible, the influence which my present position
can produce upon other citi5ens, who have like
myself since the last Presidential election voted
with the democrats. | consider IL no dishonor
for any man TO change his politicef principles If
he becomes convinced that they were wrong, on
the contrary should deem IL dishonorable to
hold fast on principles OF government for partys
sake, when . man Is in conscience convicted
that those principles are wrong. hope that
good many democrats who have, 1t present,
such conviction shall have the manliness and
courage to rePudiate party who abuse the
name OF democrat for the sole purpose OF hold
ing and abusing the reins OF our national gov
eminent. For my part, however, have 10 my
present position not to abandon, deny or
sacrifice any political principle. The only dit
terence with me is, that being convinced from
an experience of about three years, that q
genuine disciple and adherent OF HkARY CLAY
can never become identified with The 60 called
Democracy, without sacrificing every honest
conviction contrary to the behests Of the dom
neering politicians upon the altar OF SO called
party interest, and not prepared to stoop 90
low as that, there was no other way Tor me
but to leave that party. The foolish and I'M
reasonable action Of nomna ting me dele
gate to their State Convention, against my will
and without my knowledge, has accelerated my
decision to take an active part in the Republi-
can Convention, where did belong in reality.
During the present campaign shall have oc-
cssion to touch several things in connection
ii th the above statement. For the present
have only to say, that recommend cordially
every one who has an idea that | have
changed my political principles to read atten-
lively pamphlet printed in 1856, containing
my political principles and views in relation to
the great question which at present divides the
political parties, and compare them with what
be shall read in my editorials. Often have
heard the remark of Republicans who had read
that pamphlets, that they could not comprehend
how could 60 with the Democrats while
had published sound Republican doctrine
Once more l feel at home in my political con-
nection, and my purpose is to advocate, Is
before, principles and measures which will GER
tainly not be according to the taste OF pro-
slavery democracy, but which are, according to
my honest and well digested conviction, con-
elusive to the peace and happiness OF our be i
loved country. believe the Republican party
as at present organized, will sustain and carry |
out these principles, and therefore | will |
work faithfully in its ranks in County, State and
Union. expect some personal attacks, but i /
shall take no notice Of any common vulgar
abuse. hope to do my part in giving to the
Peila Gazette such character that no person
has to be ashamed to read it in any decent
society. During the short period that have
been with the democrats have experienced
some personal friendship, but l have to thank
the party for nothing-not even for sustaining
the Pella Gazette. | owe that party no debts.
What the party did profit of my short CO.
operation was pure gain on their side. | have,
therefore, not to make any apology for favors
received. l do not, however, complain, be-
oause am after the truth and not after the
party Ny object is the conversion Of political
sinners and heretics; The conviction Of the mis-
informed and misguided, and the strengthen
ing OF the faithful lovers Of liberty, indepen-
ience and Union.