The New York herald., 1863-08-28
Democratic Platform.
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From the New YORK Tribune, August 26.
10 the iowa Democratic state Convention there was
desperate struggle between the determined
and their antagonists. The ormcr proposed Maturin L.
Fisher for Governor; the latter General j. NJ ruttIc
volunteer for the Fisher nominated: but the
1uttlc mou charged foul play. alleging that futile had
majority on the arst balloi out failed through mrs
count Fisher took LOOK over the field and declined
General Tuit,e
There has been much speculation as to his acceptance
declcnsion but all doabt would seem to be- removed
by the publication Of the following letter
To PEOPLE or lowA.-Fsllow Citizens Having very
frequently been solicited within the last few months by
all glasses, both aud the army TO become
candidate for Governor Of THIS state have heretofore
which is my desre after the present rebellion n put
down. and the Union fully restored thereby, remain
private ctzen ard not engage in public life under any
circumstances, and there Is but motive that causes
me 10 swerve from that resolution. which ia the very
that caused me to join the army, that is duty
am informed by Of both political parties since
my arrival at home that the public mind been so ,-
famed by demasogues. on both sides, that there is
danger OF collision a. any tme much seriously
embarrass the government
Fully believing thac there future for tho govern.
ment the country, but BY thoroughly and erectuay
putting down ths present reb on the Southern States
look upon II the duty OF all to what assistance
is Ia their power and in whatever will do tho
most good unite public sentiment ef the people to
crush ou. treason aud rebellion against the best govern
Tho massss OF the people OF all parties arc loyal ou,
species OF intolerance prevails that really becoming
alarming. unless they be induced more mode.
questions that agitac the public mind which are
entirely outside Of the and only question now be-
fore the peopc-tbat is, the putting down OF tho re
bolton. All parties desire that done AZ spcedjv
and cfYecualy possible. The great point 20 be de-
sired h. that minor issues and questions should be all
laid. aside until We again have q united country
For the present let US ali unite heartily the support
OF the government II the administration adopts inea-
for the OF the that do concide
with peculiar views, let make actous opposi.
Zion 10 them but yield TO the constituted authority Mr.
Lincoln the legally elected Executive this govern
meut and during his Presidential term we can have no
other The that did vote TOR him renders Us
under less obligation support government under
his administration than had been his most ardent
supporters.
am IN favor OF vigorous prosecution OF tho war TO
the full extent or power until the rebellion is sun
pressed Of using all that may be in our pos
session. recognized by honorable warfare for thai
posc am Tor the Union without IT, and regardless OF
whether slavery stands falls BY restoration and In
svof OF pesce other terms than the unconditional
submission OF the rebels to the constituted authorities OF
the government OF the United ststes.
Entertaining these opinions and recognizing tho right OF
the country 10 demand the services all good ct5ens
either rulers soldiNs-ahough opposed 70 NV per
sonAi wtshcs-K should b elected with discharge the
duties OF tho position without fear favor or partalty
best OF my ability. I'M. 1UTr1E.
KssAUouA August Is, 1858.
So FAR We bslevs, democratic Journal In Iowa has
published this letter Of thsiy candidate for Governor
It's views sound, however, that u viii win the
votes oS many moderate men, and, the copperheads
shsl gvc Its author hearty support, be has better
chncs Of election than any democrat has bad In lows
scns years past II win hsap him immensely among the
volunteers