The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-19

DOt0 anonymous. But it does not favor
the nomination Of Mr.. Lincoln. That is
evidently something it, getters-up are de-
cidedly opposed to. It aftirms that there
is an attempt to forestall the action of the
National Convsntion-that the loud-voiced
expression made in his favor, by portions
of the Press. by Legislative bodies, and by
State Conventions, do not originate with
the people and are no proper exponent Of
the popular wishes, that President ought
not to be elected for o second term, and that
Mr.. Lincoln is. not the man for the times,
&C., &c. Na - sss ftt ~
About the correctness Of these objections
there are probably various opinions. Eve
~ man haa right to his own, 90 be comes
by it and expresses il honestly. This
anony NOUS pamphlet is not exactly calcu-
lated either to damage Mr.. Lincoln in pub
lie opinion or to advance the interests of
any other candidate Calumny hurts no
public man. Mere assertions do not pass
for proof in these days. And it is very bad
policy to traduce a friend Of the country, to
question his motives and denounce his ac-
tons, simply because he does not think and
act exactly as others probably would if
they occupied his place.
Those who do not wish to nominate Mr..
Lincoln can secure their purpose by point
ing out better man. If they can satisfy
the public mind that there is one who is
more patriotic, devoted, honest and capa-
Die. who, taking all things together, will
better serve the country, we will guarantee
his nomination. Let them do that, and all
the people will be grateful for their service.
But they will not be likely to approve of
the course some persons adopt, as in tho
pamphlet before US. Lurking assassins,
who stab at the President in the dark. are
not objects of admiration to any. The man
who would seek to destroy the character of
the President, merely to improve the chan
ces Of another for his position, is not likely
to be very patriotic, nor is his candidate
likely to find favor. A more manly course
would secure better reception. Say what
you can in support of your choice. If you
are right, the people will see it. If you
can't make them see it, you may believe
that you are mistaken in him. Give Mr..
the credit he has earned. Give
others the same. Let the people then
choose. And don't get into q passion if
they don't choose just as you do. Be fair
and honorable, act like y man, and make
the best fight you can. If you succeed, we'll.
II you don't, make that we'll, too.
-O-
THE COPPERHRAD PROGRAMME.-We
print elsewhere an article from the Chicago
Post, the democratic paper Of that city, in
which it gives its views Of what the Cop
perhead leaders intend to do, if they can,
before the Presidential election. We call
to it. The Post probably is bet
Ter acquainted with the real designs of the
Williams who have obtained
control Of what was once the Democratic
Its warning should be heed
ID. The people everywhere should now,
and always, watch these desperate enc
mics in our midst. They should be pre-
pared at all times to crush out every law
less attempt to give aid aud comfort to the
Of the Union and human rights
II We do our duty their schemes win come
ion are inevitable. s. 1850.
i 10 It is limited that the rebels will en-
1eavor to make new raid this Spring
through Kentucky, striking for Southern
Illinois and thence into Indiana. II is
wen said that their friends" in these
sections have gathered supplies of powder,
&C., ut certain points on the route, for the
humane purpose of assisting these rebel
enemies Of the Union, Well. they tried
hat once under Morgan, aud did not take
much by the motion. If they like to try it
over, weshall not complain. The next effort
will not probably prove any more success
Ill. But We guess they will not attempt
{ even though the Copperhsads solicit it.
W. have not known General Grant to al
ow an enemy In his rear yet. He COM
hands now, and We think he means the
Inemy shall remain in bis front. They
VII hsvt enough to do there.
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&A- A petition is said to be before Con-
PRESS to extend, for seven years, the Good
rear Rubber Patents. These patents
1--WE certain great corporations the monop-
,ly Of the manufacture Of numerous
lass of goods, out Of which they have ale
eady realized immense profits: Good
rear himself has been amply compensated
or his invention. We see no reason why
here should be an extension Of his patent,
md trust that Congress will find better en-
than in grantingit it. Let the mo-
,opolists content themselves with the vast
ums they have already accumulated.-|
They have made enough. Now let others
compete with them and tho people have
he benefit. That's our notion.
IT, Prior to the New Hampshire cleo
lion the New York World professed to
have "great hopes of hearing good news"
rom that State. It said that its private adj
vices from that quarter were encouraging.
The election came OF. The news came, but
had . different complexion from
hat anticipated. Then the World told it,
readers it edo not expect any different re-
sult r. That is the way the "Conservative''
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