The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-07-25
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LOOK ron HIM HERE.
Human character Is an enigma, of
all others most difficult TO solve. It
develops itself in as many phases as
there are imaginable diversities in hu.
man features. For the purposes Of
this article il is only necessary to con.
slider three of the numberiess' variety.
First, we have the quiet. unostenta.
tious, unobtrus:ve; without ambition,
and if not Indifferent TO the smiles or
frowns of tickle fortune, are, with
stou, hearts aud noble purpose de.
termined 10 contend with the fates
and hattie to the end, Next, we
have the earnest and indefatigable
laborer, whether physically or mental.
", the determined man; noble aud
generous in all his purposes AID hon.
orable in all his aspirations. If he is
ambitious to serve the State in the
field or the forum, j. is that he may
Serre the State, not his private for
tunes, that he may acquit himself as
public servant, with credit to himself
and honor TO his country, actuated by
n laudabIe ambition scorning cheap
noiOrie,y, The third and last eharae-
tcristie we propose to notice is
class too often met with for the good
of society and the country. He is
equally industrious and laborious with
the two classes noticed; but all his
energies are directed TO subserve his
selfish purposes, aud generally, the
ends sought to be attained are fortune
and fame, and as to the character OF
the latter, he is generally indifferent
-notorieiy he must have, however
cheap or unenviable.
These thoughts naturally suggest
themselves TO our mind after reading
DR.. J. A. Chapman's card, ITO whom
1t may concern" A little over n year
ago the Democracy Of Oregon had a
State convention, in which the subject
OF this article participated apparently
in good faith, and Ihenand there gave
his assent to the platform OF principles
published TO the world-the last plat.
form made and the last official act OF
the Democratic party of the State, ex-
cept It be the substitution of Judge
Shattuek's name by the State Central
Committee, on the electoral ticket for
that of Mr.. Lane, resigned. On
that occasion DIR. Chapman presided
and assented to the proceedings had;
but now the Doctor says The Dem
ocFasic party of the State having in
my Judgment abandoned their princi-
pies" When, Dr. Chapman, has the
Democratic party spoken or acted
since it spoke and acted as much
through you as any member of the
State Convention or the State Central
Committee? II. upon the adoption
of the platform Of principles by the
Convention, DIR. Chapman had dissent
cd, and then and there severed his
connection with the party, he might
have had credit for honesty of pur-
pose. The grapes have grown won
derfuIly sour since DR.. Chapman last
sought TO pluck them. None are SO
stupid as not TO see who has "aband-
oned party principles" Well, the
Doctor is infatuated with the pro-
gressive" Republican party. It is
hardly TO be wondered at. It is un-
fortunate perhaps, in view of the Cred
ii Mobilier ring, the back salary steal
and the general immunity from pun
ishmcnt enjoyed by government Of
fieiaIs who appropriate public funds
To- private uses, that the Doctor did
not long since give in his adhesion TO so
progressive a party. But it may not
be too late. He is now clothed in
the habiliments of the vulture, and
can now spread his wings. and sail with
the flock for the carcass, and none
dare say to him, chow came you here. " |