The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-10-01
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Mr.. EDITOR: | noticed in the last
number Of the Cedar Democrat, some
hard words concerning our pre- cnt;> hool
Law, and the friends of good schools
Now, | have a curiosity to know what
the Editor of that paper wants; aud where
he stands on school matters. also want
,c know whether he has authority to speak
for the Democratic party of Cedar Coun
,y on the great question Of common
schools. &c.,
II so, want to ask that party few
questions through him, and submit few
plain thoughts for tie consideration of
all concerned.
Low aoes tue Editor know tina, ,,n,cssrs
Virgin. aud kert ''stand pledged to sus-
tam the present obnoxious School Law,
without any alterations or notifications
whatcvcr?"
He does not know it: they are not
pledged to support the present School!
Law, nor any other measure: they would
scorn to surrender their manhood so far
Ms to pledge themselves to do the Jiddtng
of any man, much less "cl.quc." Ii
they are elected, they will endeavor to
represent and tabor for the best intere. T.
OF the peopie of Cedar County to their
best jud-m
Does the Editor Of the Democrat mean
to have us understand ,ha. Messr. Swine.
ford and Cover are pledged TO do all ia
their power to rspral or. So TO modify
our present School Law as to destroy its
efficiency? Does he call upon us, citizens
Of Cedar County, to support them, and
thus bring upon ourselves another state
Of anarchy in school matters, like that Of
1883? Is neighbor again to be set nj;
variance with nei-hbor, aud our Common
schools the pride Of our State--to be
Frustrated FIR one, | am tired o.
changes. | believe that Ill VIII have the
true educational interests OF our State,
at heart, are also tired of it.
Taere are many who do not believe that
our present School Law can be made to
operate satisfactorily; but who are r.N,ng
aud anxious to give it a fair trial. this is
all its friends ask; and then, after it has
been weighed in the balance, if found
wanting, abandon it and demand better.
| wish to ask the Editor, what thi.
'Tip'on School Clique is, that he says
IL going to rule Cedar County, If Messrs
Swineford aud Tower are not elected
Now. have heard Of Court House Cliaues
aud Legislative Cliques, but mus. confess
never before heard Of "School Clique. ="
Willthe Editor tel! US whether this cliaue
is opposed to establishing and carrying
on good free schooisP if So ! for one, have
no disposition to give it my support, or
to be ruled By the .'Tipton School Clique"
Does the Editor wish US to understand
that the party he represents, is opposed
to free schools and a free school SYSTEM
If so, let him speak out in plain language,
20 that the voters Of Cedar County may
understand him. Does he claim that
every man should educate his own chill
dren; and that the community has no right
to assist him? Shall spectators pay Il.
nothing In return for suffering and pri.
walton in improving the country, aud
thereby enhancing the value of their
lands! And since our crops have been
cut off, and a great .fnanciut pressure fall.
len upon US, shall we be the means of
bringing moro dreadful calamity on
the Coun'y-an nsedscated ,,osterity,
Finally, in relation to the County Su.
perintendency, | wish to say word. |
believe that Mr.. McGill is gentleman
and christian; and cannot believe that
he Is SO base as the Editor of the Drnao.
crat would have lis believe. He carries
the idea that Mr.. McGil. will accept the
Office Of County Superintendent, provid
e! for in The present unjust School La,o'
take an oath to discharge the duties of
that office, as prescribed in that "unjust
Sch>oi Lan.' and then not do it: but do
that which is infinitely worse, d, all he
can against the Law. If the Editor Of
the Democrat has selected Mr.. McGill to
do so wicked a thing, will take the lib
erty TO inform him, he has been mistaken
In the man. or | am
James McClung the "youthfal Connie
titor' for the Office Of County Superin.
tendent, is over thirty years of age: and
the people Of Cedar County will find him
old enough to act with discretion, and
competent IA eeery respect, and ,eiNing 10
dischatge the duties Of He office EaiMfr,iv