The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-10-10
Last Counsel of Douglas.

lions of the letter of the late Senator Doug
las, written on the 10th day of May, 1860
the last letter he ever wrote. What a bit
ter commentary it is upon the conduct OF
those who once protested to be his friends
4nd who still assert that they are Demo-
Gratis. Let Douglas decide whether they
are or not. Let true Democrats read and
] ponder what he says:
In view of this state of facts there was
" BUT ONE PATH OF DUTY LEFT TO
PATRIOTIC MEN. 1t was not party
kGuestlon, nor aquestion involving partisan
policy; it was question of Government or
no Government, country or no country;
and hence it became the imperative duty
OF every Union man, every friend of con-
stitutional liberty, to rally to the sup
port of our common country, it's Govern
pent and flag, as the only means of check
Y the progress of the revolution and of
deserving the union of the States.
am unable to answer your question as
the policy of Mr.. Lincoln and his Cabi-
et. l am not in their confidence, as you
nd the country ought to be aware. am
neither the supporter of the partisan policy
0r apologist for the errors of the Admin
tration. My previous relations remain
llchanged; 6at trust the time WiN neUef
ONE Wicn shdtlnot be aDilling to make any
acritfce of personal feeling and party feel
ng and party policy for the honor aud IN
egrity Of my country.
zen may so well demonstrate his loyalty to
his country, as by sustaining the flag, the
Constitution and the Union, under all cir
,umstances and under every Administra-
ion, regardless of party politics), against
II assailants, at home and abroad! THE
INWARD THE ADMINISTRATION
GEN. JACKSON, IN THE DAYS OF
ULLIFICATION, PRESENTS A NO
LIE AND WORTHY EXAMPLE FOR
LII TRUE PATRIOTS.
AT the very moment when that fearful
isis was precipitated upon the country,
rtizan strife between Wings and Demo-
It's was quite as bitter and relentless as
~ between Democrats and Republicans.
|e gulf which separated party leaders in
bse days was quite as broad and deep as
1t which now separates the Democracy
I'M the Republicans. But the moment
enemy arose in our midst, plotting the
memberment of the Union and the de-
uctiOn of the government, the voice Of
rtizan strife was hushed in patriotic 81.
zee. One Of the brightest chapters in the
Story Of our country will record the fact
lat during this eventful period the great
leaders, of the Opposition, sinking the par.
baan in the patriot, rushed to the support
Hthe Government and became its ables1
and bravest defenders against all assail.
[3,nts until the conspiracy was crushed and
.{abandoned, when they returned to their
as party leaders upon political
Tissues.
liver been deemed evidences of infidelity
nolitical treachery, on the part of Clay
Webster, to the principles and organi-
ion of the old Wing party. Nor have
apprehension that the firm and unani-
BUS support which the Democratic lead
~srysvH
ution and the Union will ever be deem
evidence of infidelity to Democratic
nciples, or want of loyalty to the organ
ION and creeds Of the Democratic party.
E1e hope to regain and pe7petudte the as
dencv of our party, zoe should neUer for
that man CANNOT BE A TRUE DEMO
At UNLESS HE Is LOYAL PATRIOT.
with the sincere hope that these, my
onyictions, may coincide with those Of my
STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS.
ITO Virgil Hickox, Esq, Chairman Of State
Democratic Committee.
S,p WALTER SooTTs Doa.-The wisest
20 ever had (said Sir Walter Scott was
p il called the bulldog terrier. ]
Vht him to understand great many
Ieds insomuch that l am positive the
r,m,nnications betwixt the canine species
ourselves might be greatly enlarged.
nm once bit the baker who was bring
bread to the family. 1 beat him; and
InIained the enormity of his offence, after
b;cb to the last moment of his life, he
aver heard the least allusion to the story,
whateyer voice or tone it was mention
B without getting up and retiring into the
a1rkest corner of the room, with great APP
pearance of distress. Then if you said the
Raker was well paid, or the baker was not
I,rt hitter all, Camp came forth from his
jig place, capered and barked. ana and re, re.
If his life, to attend me when on horse
he used to watch for my return, and
ryant would tell him his master was
,p down the hill, or through the moor;
Though he did not use any gesture to
9in his meaning, Camp was never
IN to mistake him, but either Went out
front to 90 to the hill, or at the back
down to the mQQrslQe.