The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-02
The Dssy Of me Press.

~ the mariner, in his voyaging, finds it neces-
sary to make daily observation, to ascertain
his position, and enable him to decide upon the
course he must pursue in order to reach his des.
tination with certainty and dispatch, 60 it is the
duty Of The Press to watch the signs Of the
times, and determine - wisely and accurately a.
possible the position Of the country, the imme.
date necessity, and the most judicious policy for
ito adopt, in aid Of the ultimate and speedy &c.
complement Of the hopes Of all loyal citizens.
1t is well enough for Us to understand, in the
outset, that We do not command the vessel Of
State. This position 10 conAded to the Presi.
dent It 10 also prudent fol us to bear in mind
the fact that, Whatever policy Or direction he
may determine to adopt and pursue, it is impos-
able that al should be euited, or the whims,
prejudices. or desires Of the innumerable public
be gratidsd. We ill know the haven We wish
to reach. But it is folly to assume that We are
Is fully informed Of the dangers which are be.
fore 10, OF of the means at hand to overcome
them, % those whose knowledge il complete
and authoritative, and who zee the whole, while
We can zee but partially and imperfectly. IT, "a 81
Its plain that when opinions are necessarily
diverse, not to Say antagonistic, some one must
decide. In such case the decision, however
wise, mgat inevitably clash and jar with the
opinions of7mAny. But Ne ere oil satisfied Of
the integrity Of our present national helmsman,
aud, By this time We think, al should be equally
convinced q we'll Of his wisdom and prudence
- Of biz patriotism. He hes not been able. any
more than others, 70 foresee the unexpected
magnitude Of the rebellion, and Tie desperation
Of the enemies Of the country. Like the mass
Of our people. DO perhaps relied somewhat on
che hope Of their returning reason, and . thor.
oush and eordtzt repentance. Il may be that
be did forssss III the danger, but WAS csupelled
70 wait saal IL people should bs equally On.
1ighssnsd. Il either eass. and In every event, It
d our duty,so long y We bslisys him In earnest
and honestly laboring for The public good, %
&ivs hin e1f speadspce aad extend 70 him IN
4ts I'D " eAn, and especially II such y BE-
pAsticalarly calls for st oar hands. 5lse asa "a
If These ideas ass correct, Il fellows that he
Press, - wellAs ~ psspls. shsulA ssase grum-
Sling-shosld put IN end 70 I'll complaints ~ 70
che conduct Of the wsr-shoald not b over.
oaacious with advice Or dietaHoa-should no
longer demand that any ons-sidsd visw Or pol.
10y shosld be alphabetically IN end 70 I'll
predictions Of evil, and unite together q one
man in suppsst Of The dissatisfaction and in
whatever II may eslfdpon u 70 do. If W pre-.
sent solid 'front.' We must be able 70 overpover
III obstacles. 4 We promote division and die.
sension, how can we hope to succeed 500 2,
At present 10 ass called upon to gil up the
ranks Of armiss Bone of ~ may think no
more volunteers ars needed. Others that the
President has not called for enough. II il i'm
material what or opinions are. He Ia. -, da.
nanded them. He knows better than ve VIA,
10 the need Of the hour. II d our dntvs q
strengthen his hands; and to do v;.hou, d.,ov
Lot the Press and the public lay aside ali -;
vats differences, al other aims, Ill indiv;s,.
Ssslings and with undivided efforts, labor :
accomplish what We are informed is requisite
accomplish the result which is the univer.,
aim. We al desireAo crush the rebellion. 8
chat be done, it matters not much how or !
what means. We may assure ourselves that
will not and cannot be put down 20 long a
are contending about the mode Of doing it. II
mere fact Of unanimity on our part will. of
self, prove vastly important agency in spec
ily securing that desired result. Perbans
should cay that this, only, 10 necessary to cru
ont The rebellion, and make another impos,ib
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