Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1870-06-03
THE GAZETTE.
CEDAR FALLS, JUNE 8, 1870.
Iowa Republfcanisrn.

CEDAR FALLS, JUNE. 3, lofU.
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Iowa Republicanisn.
Two years ago the name of the
great American captain resounded
through the land in loud tones Of ap-
probation. His eminent ability, his
patriotic services In the field and i'm
she cabinet, and his honesty and in
tegrity combined to make him the
most popular presidential candidate
since the candidacy of Andrew Jack
son. His name lent influence and
strength to the Congressional ticket.
This year presents campaign with
theimportantel element of Grants's per-
sonal success left out. In looking over
the congressional field in this State,
we see that Iowa Republicans are as
earnest as they ever were and though
the masses may not be as demonstra-
tive as they were under the high
pressure excitement OF the campaign
OF 1868, they are no less iE earnest.
The people of this State are familiar
with the public record of every one
of our representatives at Washing
ton. A vigilent, and in many in
stances, a jealous press keeps watch
and word" over them, and when We
make up our tests we find that on all
questions of vital interest to the na.
ton and to the Republican party
they have been as true as steal. The
Democratic party have all through
this year prophesied the disintegra'
ton Of tie Republicans. They inn
agine that we are without a common
bond of interest, and issues must di-
vide the house against itself. The
wish is father to the thought. We
do not speak at random when we say
that the Republican party Of Iowa
are more firmly knit together than
they have been any time these ten
years. The war accomplished the
original purpose Of the party, the re-
straint, and finally the destruction of
slavery. This done, security both to
life and property becomes the cardi-
NIL principle of Republicanism.
Those of iowa through their repre-
sentatives at Washington were salts
ded that vigorous legislation was
necessary to secure this, and two
years ago they were handsomely en-
dorsed by the people. Contact with
the masses within the last six or
eight weeks impresses upon our
minds the fact that the Republican
party of the country, and of Iowa is
stronger In numbers, In still, earnest
resolution than it was two years ago.
We have a still more reliable critic
rian. Tn many places caucusses have
been held for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidates for Congressional
IL to select the delegates for that pur-
pose. In almost every instance and
especially in the Fifth District,
where the contest Is between Palmer
and Kasson, the full vote of the party
has been polled at the ward or town.
ship meetings. This exhibits the vi
tally of the party. 1t shows too
that whilst it has lost none of its
ancient fire and perpetuety of pur-
pose to win, it has achieved more
complete and invincible organization,
making it doubly effective, and able
90 penetrate the camp Of the enemy
who Is now in dismay for the want OF
leader or a cause. Their attempts
10 disturb our forces have failed, and
wherever there is victory to be
won this year, the Republicans of
Iowa will win 1t. They can be trusted.
Their leaders are men acting in a
higher plan than mere personal ag-
grandizement, and the fates have de-
creed success in all contests of prin-
ciple. We exalt in the history, the
hopes, prospects, promises, and fu-
ture Of the Republican party of Iowa.
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