North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-12
Returnine ConsciOs I'M.

Returning Consci0snsss.
Under this heading We find the follow
ing Introductory and letter, in the columns
Of the Madison (Wis.) Union, one Of the
aklest papers Of that State and an e.-
change which we read with ths greatest
closeness and pleasure. To make Mr..
Libbey's declination still more emphatic,
it will be noticed that he was rendered the
Craftsmanship Of the State Committee as .
"vain Offering" in order to hold him, but
he is too much of man to be .ickled with
fustian as price to support fanaticism.
The Union says:
The evidences Of returning conscious
ness to just principles of government is
everywhere manifest among the people,
The N. II. Democracy lately held o state
convention, whose president, vice presi.
dent and secretaries numbered twenty.
seven, every one of whom, till lately, havs
acted with eur opponents. The following
come-outer is but type of very large
class. 1t is from one lately appointed on
the Republican state central committee Of
New Hampshire, and one who can give
reasons for tho new faith within him.
Read tread every word of it.
WHITFIELD, N. H., Dec 81.
To the Hon. L. II. Rollins, Chairman
Republican State Central Committee:
DEAR SIE.-lIaving seen in the proceed
ing OF the late republican state conyen-
ton, that was chosen member Of the
republican state committee, l take the
earliest opportunity, after learning of its
organization, to inform you, as its chair
man, that / cannot serve in that capacity,
and to give you some Of the reasons whick
have led me to this conclusion.
think that the leadership of the repub-
lican party has fallen into the hands of
extreme and radical men. Attached as
have been to this party, events have fore.
ed me, lin spite of myself, with much re-
gret and reluctance to this conclusion
My conscience will not permit me longet
to act with the republican party. feel
that l have, as an American citizen, obi
cations of higher character than mere
tealty to party. | am, sir, for peace, I
am for restored union and the main
tainance of the the constitution. Through
out the varying fortunes of the late civil
war down to its triumphant close, gave
the government a firm and unwavering
support. / was unable, through an acci-
dent which deprived me Of the use Of my
right hand, to actively participate in the
dangers and hardships Of the field, but
did contribute son to the republic, who
was shot through the lungs at the battle
of Fair Oaks. but whose life, through tho
mercy of God, was spared almost by mira.
Gle. When the shock Of arms was over
and the enemy utterly overthrown and en-
tirely submissive, looked for the speedy
restoration of the Union under the consti.
tuition. need not say how sadly have
been disappointed and how day by day
my confidence in my party has waned un.
til now it is clear gone. l have become
satisfied that the short sighted policy Of
boxing only at measures with reference to
their effect upon the party, and of utterly
disregarding their effect upon the welfare
of the nation, guides and controls our
leaders.
To rengthen the republican party, the
attempt is being made to introduce negro
equality, which will amount to negro su-
premacy in some sections. wholly con.
demn the scheme Of negro equality, and
believe to have negro supremacy in any
section is unwise and dangerous. To do
this, the constitution is trampled under
foot. The common sense Of the people
is outraged, the business of our whole
country is paralyzed, and distrust and
anxiety everywhere awakened.
am profoundly impressed with the
serious nature of the many difficulties with
which the country has now to contend
its unsettled state and immense deb.
know that the best of craftsmanship is
necessary to extricate US from our emhar-
rassment. | see no ability on the part of
the men now in Office, or disposition even,
to be done to give the country peace, to
economse and devise system of just and
equal taxation that shall cause our debt to
be paid, or that it shall even diminish:-
On the contrary, matters daily grow worse.
l feel, sir, that the country demands and
must have change of rulers, and, feeling
so, l cannot longer act with the republi-
can party, but shall give my vote and in-
huence to the Democratic party.
Very respectfully yours,
CHARLES LIBBEY.