Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-25

composed Of the best materials. Never, in the
history Of nations, has such an emigration lhrong
ed to new country. We are getting the cream
Of the old States the enterprise, energy, and
talent that have produced their wealth and great.
ness. Ours. unlike most new countries, has not
been the resort oflhe criminal and outlaw. This
has not been, nor is il now their refuge or asy.
lum. A refugee from the United States, or any
other country, charged with the commission of
criminal acts, will be secuted, aud driven from
our midst. Yet there vii, be turbulent and bad
citizens here, as well as in all communities, who
require the restraint Of the law 10 keep them qui>
ct. Let us have these laws, of our own making
with the least possible delay, and execute them
rieidly. Let no act Of violence pass without
prompt punishment. LIE, il not be SAID that Colts
revolver is the common law of California. Let
the rehearsal Of deeds Of violence and outrage uu
punished never cause a Californian TO bow his
head in shame for his country Let Us keep our
escuicheon, as il now is unstained by the slight
est reproach. Ii may be, and no doubt Is said,
why such hurry We are very peaceable
and quiet, are getting along very well--much
more peaceably aud quietly than IN the Old States
and why not let well enough alonef Let me
remark that single startling occurrence might
intlame the whole country. A conilagra,ioa,
originating from single spark Of fire, might lay
this city in ashes, and involve its citizens IN ruid;
for you have not the protection against that de-
structiye element that is found in old countries.
What spark Of fire might do for this city, an
act ofyiolence may accomplish in the territory.
A collision at the mines among the Americans
and foreigners, ending in bloodshed, would over
throw all the restraints that now govern society,"
The military power, in its present condition, rem.
dered Intellectual by deser,on, and scattered over
SO large territory could do nothing. 1t re-
ouires the executive OF a Government OF the peo
Pile to call the patriotic to arms, 10 aid the militia
~ in preserving peace and restore order, to rem
der such force effective All native Americans
have been born and raised under State Governs
ments, the most perfect ever devised BY NAH
We know our duty under State organization, and
knowing, would promptly perform il, while an at
tempt TO suppress an outbreak by the present au.
thorities might be utterly Intellectual. In conclu.
sion, fellow.citizens, appeal to tho patriotism
and American feeling OF every one within the
sound Of my voice, TO act in this crisis so impor>
tant to ourselves aud postery, with spirit f
lUIucdiutI"f al ~ ~
questions that may excite angry discussions
meet the want Of order in the last Congress by
the establishment, Of law and order in our coun
try. upon firm basis. Let that star spaneled
banner (pon,ing to the American nag,) ever float
over US as the emblem Of our common county,
Let our wisdom, prompt action and lorbearance,
gladden. the hearts Of our patriotic brethren on
the other side Of the Rocky Mountains, and Oh.
tain for us the applause and admiration Of the
civilized world.