The weekly Placer herald., 1852-09-25
PARTISAN WARrARE.--lt is real

PARTISAN WARFARE.--lI Is real
lv amusing for a disinterested specta-
tor to peruse the columns of majority
of the papers of the State, and to
notice the demonstrations made by
bitter partisans in furtherance OF GER
tain candidates at the approaching
election. The papers Throughout, the
State generally are alive with the
proceedings of political meetings, and
a graphic account of the speech of
some General or Colonel, delivered
at some canon or gulch, before very
large and enthusiastic turnout ofthe
dear people. In fact, one would be-
lieve that every one is a politician,
and that the destiny of the world
hangs on the question of who shall
be the constable, or member to repre-
sent some small Or insignificant vii
liage. Papers teem with all sorts of
reports; and 'our own correspondent
is always on hand to furnish a full
and acurate report Of the proceedings.
The fact that John Smith, after ma
ture consideration, has concluded to
vote for Scott and Graham, is blazon
ed out in extravagant terms; and the
opinion of Col. Buggins, who lived
East of the Hoosack mountains, and
who knew a cousin of Gen. Pierce's
wife, is sufficient to furnish another
testimonial One paper asserts that
the immigrants are fol Scott almost
10 a man. This is rather broad
statement, and perhaps might be
thought extraxigant when it is con-
sidered that at least 10000 persons
crowd the plains this season. 1t
would be singular to find such per-
feet unanimity in such a promiscu
Gus crowd. Another paper has some
travelling correspondent, who knows
the sentiments ofthe people, and who
during his travels through the min
ing regions, has not found a mrn but
what would vote for Pierce and King.
Of course men who make these
statements know what they say, and
say what they know. Men are car
ricatured and ridiculed, and the pri-
vate and domestic associations thrust
forward to the gaze of a crowd pant
ing with eagar impatience to gather
such personal details as may afford
matter for more political scandal.
A brave, gallant and worthy hero
is demonstrated as cold Fuss and
Feathers," while his able colleague
is dubbed with some distinguished
ephi!het A gentleman who has fill
ed the high and honorable position
of u. s. Senator, and who acted no
inconsiderable part in the battles of
the Valley Of Mexico, is openly accu-
sed of cowardice, although official
reports give him the credit of having
done his duty as a soldier. Thou
sands of islanders are circulated which
never would have been dreamed of
had the candidate remained in the
walks of private life. While party
spirit runs SO high that thousands are
led away by the excitement, 1t is
satisfaction to know that there are
many wfo are capable of Judging for
themselves and acting accordingly.
The brilliant and magnificent dis
plays Of music and torchlight process
sions, the honied eloquence of stump
speakers, and the enthusiasm Of vo-
cal politicians should not lead men
from forming their opinions and cast
ing their votes for those who are
worthy of them-ALTA.
&c During the prevalence of the
epidemic in Virginia, in 1S49, the
negroes on the different plantations
became dreadfully alarmed, and