The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-09-10


The Democracy are desperate. They have
placed their old chieftains on the political race
course, and are determined to make last spas
modic effort to secure an ascendancy. They are
more lavish Of labor and money than they have
been sor a long time; and their very despefa-
ton will prompt to q recklessness in the use of
means that just6es the utmost vigilance on the
part Of the Republicans. The State is as thor
oughly Republican as it ever was. Indeed, We
have the best reason to believe that there 10
larger Republican majority now in Iowa than
was ever polled. Our friends are sanguine-
They tell Of large gains in their favor. They
expect to carry some counties that we're never
before carried by Republicans. They are salts
fed with the record presented by Republican
Administration. They are ready to vindicste
that Administration at all times aud in all places.
In fact it stands self indicated. Tax payers
are satisfied. They see their State tax UNDER
going a steady reduction, and they are disposed
to lie. well enough alone. The results Of
Democratic Administration at Washington are
in no wise attractive. Increasing expenditures
and bankruptcy are the legitimate fruits Of that
profigacy that characterzes the rule of de-
generate Democracy, in county, State and Ma
tional affairs. Kirkwood led off in the cam
paign, inviting his competitor to follow. The
boosted champion Of the Lecompton Democracy
was routed at the first onset, lost his temper,
and damaged his own chances by his absurd
positions and demonisc rawlings. Often since
that time the same scene has been re-enacted,
greatly to the delight Of the Republicans and
the modification Of their opponents. Almost
every county that has been visited gives prom
ice OF an increased Republican vote, as the re-
suit Of the discussion that is going on between
the Gubernatorial candidates. Harlan is w;n-
as do he Hsa
irresistible, strengthening friends and winning
foes. Samuels started out on q tour, and was
at once confronted by the gallant vandever.-
Rusch is uttering words OF cheer along the
Eastern border Of the State. Grimes will speak
At several points, clincbng the words of truth
and soberness, in such way ~ to admit OF no
escape for bis. asssailants. As last resort, and
to crown their desperate efforts, the Sham De-
mocracy propose . series Of barbecues; but
fearful that they will be met and vanqushsd
even there, they hesitate long aud gravely about
announcing the points At which these mass
gatherings are to be held. The Republican
State Committee press them 10 6l out the time
between the closing appointment Of Dodge and
the % Tuesday Of October, BY a list Of APP
pointments for the northern counties. Thus
far, the invitation has not been accepted, and
will probably be refused.
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largest ever polled in the State, il we read
Alright the signs Of the times. Repubiciuism
will gain by this fact. IS it always does; g. 10 in
the popular vote and gain in the Legislature
All that is necessary to render the result bril-
liant beyond the past achievements of Repub-
licanism in lows, is thorough organization, .
careful Watching Of the ''out posts" and due
attention to the closely contested counties and
districts. The desperate struggle of the De-
mocracy is 10 give Dodge chance for the
Charleston nomination for Vice President. II
he can make an impression upon the anti
Nebraska majority in this State, he has aseur-
rance from the Administration that he will be
remembered Samuels wants Mr. Haran's place
in the Senate. They will both fail, signslly fail.
The stained, torn and dishonored banner Of the
disorganized, demoralized, slavery ridden De-
mocracy will again be trampled in the dust by
young and vigorous, and freedom-lsving Iowa.
-[Des Aoines Citizen.