The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1860-05-19


tiously and wisely, and independently Of every
subordinate motive. We are quite satisfied that
there i intelligence, political sagacity, and pa.
triotism enough now 1t Chicago, TO solve the
question truly, and to bring out Of these diverse
opinions, settled and unanimous conviction of
the wisest, and therefore most expedient course.
Where al sections, interests and opinions are
fully represented, and all placed in their true
color, many Of the difficulties will disappear, and
the rest will be overcome with ease. We have
had our private thoughts as to the best policy as
we'll as our readers. We are quite prepared,
however, to believe we are mistaken, if the Con-
vention shall happen, ~ is quite probable, 70
come to q different result
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~ THERE LOWER DEFTHs
Until the Sage of Wheatland was inaugurated
President, we do not remember that any incum-
bent Of that Office was At any time charged, even
by his most bitter opponents, with a deliberate
choice Of men Of infamous character for ONCE OF
any grade Of responsibility. They may have
been, at times, 30 unfortunate rs to intrust au-
thority to, and to confer responsibility upon, indi
yiduals who proved themselves unworthy. But
no one, probably, regretted such mistaken conf
dence 80 much as those who gave the Offices in
the belief that their duties would be faithfully
andhonorably performed
This cannot lie said Of Mr.. Buchanan. Intamy
and corruption appear to be the bestpassports to
his favor. In many instances, the sole claim to
his consideration seems to have been the base
ness and iniquity Of the appointee. The Coyode
Committee lie constantly throwing new light
upon the nature of the Presidents confidential
associations, and showing, pretty conclusively,
that he has been personally party to bribery,
falsehood, and corruptions as foul and damning
as any it is possible to conceive 1t is graveiy
asserted that the Secretary of the Navy, his par
ticular associate, has been a frequent accompiice
in the spoliation of the Treasury, and that many
illegal contracts, by which large sums Of money
have been diverted from their proper channel'
have been made at the suggestion Or with the
knowledge Of the President himself. In word
no amount OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, proaigacy, dishon-
esty or crime, seems sufficient to startle the dig
nifty Of the blear-eyed man, provided only that
it had been accompanied by unfailing devotion
to the party, and to its Presidential head.
But so small matter as "rohbing the cx-
chequer" to the tune Of many millions yearly,
shrinks into absolute nothingness before the per-
yersity of mind which deliberately appoints
nurderers to high and responsible Offices. The
robber is vile man enough, yet it is natural for
men to recover from contact or association with
blood of their fellow man.
Such considerations do not seem to influence
the President. lie is far superior to all such
paltry ideas of the sanctity Of human life as or
binary men entertain. So the ends of the party
are attained, it is quite immaterial in his view,
by what tortuous paths, or deeds of crime and
blood, they are successfully accomplished. The
indianapolis Journal gives the names of few OF
those who have been rewarded with the "price
of blood" e..4
S.W. Clark murdered Thomas Barbour, during
the troubles in Kansas, by shooting him in the
back. His reward was Purser's birth in the
Navy.
James Gardiner was an accessory Of Clarke
he vas made Postmaster at Lawrence.
Frederick Emory murdered Philips at Leav
enworth, headed a band which murdered pool
German in that town, received a proportionats
reward, and was made Receiver of the Lane
Office at Ogden.
J. s. Murphy, who murdered Hops and scalp
cd him, was paid for his distinguished services
by being made Agent of the Pottawatamie In
dians
| Rush Elmore, who tried to assassinate Kagi
was made Judge of the United States Court in
Kansas.
| Lastly, Calhoun Benham, who was the second
of Judge Terry in the duel with Senator
Broderick, and aided both in the planning and
execution of that deliberate and atrocious murder
has recently been made, by the President, Dis.
trict Attorney of California.
| The only recommendation of these men fol-
their several Offices was to be found in the fact
that they had not hesitated at the commission OF
murder to further the interests of their party
| There were Democrats in abundance of more
ability-better fitted for the performance of the
duties Of the several Offices and we doubt not
applicants for the positions thus disposed Of
But they had not reached the dignity required.
Whatever else they may have done, it does not
appear that they had been baptized with inno-
cent blood That it was which turned the scale,
and called for these tangible evidences of Mr..
l5uchanan's judicious appreciation. Great was
their crime, and they have been rewarded ac
cordingly
Frederick, with his dying breath, charged
that the Administration was guilty of his death.
1t was asserted by his friends at the time that
had been determined that he should be killed,
and that if Terry had failed, others, in the same
manner, stood ready to compass his death. We
doubted these assertions then, for we did moi
suppose it possible that even James Buchanan
was SO base villain as such an assertion pre-
supposed. It looks, now, as if they were right
At all events, the reward he bestowed upon one
Of the plotters of the tragedy, indicates his ap
proval. This old man, tottering upon the verge
of the grave, who regularly attends his church,
who mirgles talk about providence with hi
political letters, and asks "Divine support" fol-
his corrupt and infamous measures, looks upol
those who murdered Broderick with bland ap
proval, and bestows upon one Of the guilty, tn
first Office, made vacant purposely, at his dis
posal.. Is not ''profoundest Help Heaven to,
good for such MANI
A Coon TME.-The passengers on the grea
delegate excursion train from the East, which
Preached Chicago on Monday evening, seem /,
have had good time, and merry, all tn,
way from Niagara to their place Of destina
tion The train left Suspension Bridge at 81,
o'clock, Monday morning. left Detroit at quar-
ter before ono p. NJ, and arrived at Chicag
at about half past nine in the evening.
The train stopped but about half dozen tune
on the way. AT each Of these occasions larg
crowds were assembled, 70 greet the Delegations
and brief speeches were made by some Of Til
distinguished gentlemen present At every sta
| ton through Michigan and Illinois, where tn
train did mot stop. the people were assembled il