Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-23
DENOCRATJC STATE CONvEN.
TON.

DE0OCRATJC STATE CONvENs
TlON.
Never since the organisation Of the
Democratic party in the Territory or
State Of Iowa, tss that party met in
convention in larger numbers, with
more enthusiasm or with greater una
nimity of feeling than on Tbur.day last
at the State Capital. It had been ex.
peo,ed that there would be q good turn
out, but the most sanguine-judging
from the result Of the efforts of the De-
mocrscy for several years past-had no
idea that the Convention would be 90
largely attended, or that the representa-
tives OF the Democratic masses OF the
State would dispose of business with that
degree Of unanimity and great good
feeling which was exhibited on this last
occasion. The history Of Democratic
State Conventions in Iowa, for a few
years past, has not been Of character
calculated to enspirit it's members or
point out the way to future success.
Those hours Of internal strife and ruin
Gus contention have happily passed
away. Those who met at Des Moines
on the l7th inst, met there with the de-
termination Of acting as one man for
the good Of the cause they all loved, and
for the honor and perpetui,y Of the
country with her noble institutions and
priceless blessings. Nor was that de-
termination swerved from in the least.
Old and tried Democrats met there
with their younger brethren to counsel
together for the nations good. All mi.
nor issues and questions we're lost sight
OF In the one eugrossiog subject of the
dsy-how shall the Constitution and
the Union be preserved? o. this but
one opinion pervsded the assembly, and
that was to stand up for aud strengthen
the Government in all constitutions
measures necessary to that end. 10 pri
vate caucus, and 10 the public hall, a.
good patriots and true, as men loving
their country above all other carthl.
objects, there was but tne voice, one
general sentiment, which was -"tht
Union, At must and shall be PRESCRIBED
Such, ever, have been true Democratic
principles, aud such they will continue
to be so long as the Republic shall
exist.
Tho resolutions of the Convention
have already been laid before the pei
pie. We ask for them a careful and
thorough rerusaI, not only by Demo
Gratis, but BY men Of all other schoo of
politics. They represent the unanimous
Voice Of the Convention, and present to
the loyal people Of the State platform
upon which they can all stand and work
with the greatest freedom. 1t was
framed l,y Democrats Of long standing
AMI large experience, and will not only
fnl the warmest support Of the Democ.
racy but will likewise provide
a too,hold for many who have no,
hitherto been acting with US.
Let the Democracy OF Iowa enter the
campaign with their hearts in the cause
Let them organize their forces 10 every
county, town aud district in the State,
and use every honorable efforts for the
success Of the prime plies enunciated 10
the platform presented by the Conven.
tion. The invitation is to all who love
the country, all who believe the oliec,
OF the present war is the lestoratl N OF
the Union aud the vlnd,catiou Of the
Constitution, are cordially invited to CO.
operate with us in the campaign jus,
now commenced.
The action OF the Convention in the
n'minat'on OF the ticket will be consid
cred hereafter.
PITCuIN0 IN.-Thnro sro thrf