The daily union., 1852-05-11
General Houston.
Coon HOILOw. Ell DORADO Co, scaliiornia.l

March 90 1852.
To the Editor Of the Uaion;
Sin By the time this communication reaches Wash
ngton the delegates 10 the Democratic National Conven
ton will be on their way Baltimore, TO discharge the
highly important duty OF nominating suitable candidates
for the presidency and vice presidency to be supported
by the democratic party at the approaching election IN
November next.
In view OF the assembage OF this august body the del
egated wisdom OF the democracy OF The Union large
number OF democrats from Texas Ohio, ILLINOIS, Mis-
sour, Tennessee. and other States, practical miners
present resident in California casually met at the pubic
house OF Mr. Capp in this place. and, after Tree inter
change OF sentiment, to the unanimous conclusion
that they would support democratic nominees. be they
whom they may; but to their choice, majority pre-
ferred the nomination OF Gen Sam Houston. of Texas
for the presidency, and Hon William L. Marcy, OF New
York, for the vice presidency and authorized the en-
dorsemen OF their for the reasons herein sci
| forth
The miners Of Coon Hollow prefer the nomination Of
Gen. Sam Houston, OF Texas. for the presidency because
they believe him be the strongest candidate that be
selected the standard OF the democracy OF the
Union to rally the Masses and successfully compete
against Gen Winfield Scolt-the candidate OF the whig
party To be successful in this contest the democracy
must present the of military chieitan, as in the
days Of the immortal Jacksona man OF tried patriotism.
of sterling integrity, and uniform and consistent epub
can These traits of character eminently united in
the person OF Sam Houston. As soldier, at an early
period of his life, this gallant man, when but youth,
marched to the Creek under the guidance OF Andrew
Jackson, and side by side with Armstrong, Coffee and
the brave band of Tennesseeans noby fought in defence
Of the homes and esdes of the exposed frontier settlers
OF this patriotic State His career as brave man was
thus early developed under the very eyes OF the herc
Jackson and that great and good man from that period to
the day OF his death faered in his admiration and
| friendship for Sam Houston.
All an early period of his history find Gen. Houston
working his way from comparative obscurity 10 honor
and renown When but young man, he was chosen, by
large majority The representative in Congress from
the metropolitan district OF Tennessee, at time when
Nashville and the surrounding country could boast OF
bright array Of talent and Of distinguished worth
In 1926 we find Sam Houston in Congress, taking his
station at once among the leading of the nation
He was one OF those who cried aloud and spared not"
against the coalition that defeated Andrew jackson in
obtaining the presidency in 1925 and side by side with
Hamilton and McDufie of South Carolina, Cambreleng
of New York, Moore OF Kentucky, John S. and Philip p
Barbour of Virginia. Livingston of louisiana, Polk Of
Tennessee, Saunders of North Carolina. Buchanan Of
Pennsylvania, and Others he stood proudly erect battling
in behalf of the democratic and marshalling the
democratic party for the memorable contest of lS2S-a
contest that resulted in triumphant victory that will
long be remembered the brilliant in political
annaI lie arragned Henry Clay. then Secretary of
Stale or removing Hill of the New Hampshire Patriot,
Kendall OF the Argus of Western America, and the ed
tor Of the Eastern Argus, Portland, Mane from publish
ing the laws OF the United Sates and giving their pub
cation to coalition" prints His three-days speech on
that occasion showed the powers OF his mind developed
the strength of his mastery eoquence, and proved him
the ardent champion of the liberty OF the press. That
speech went the rounds OF the democratic papers Of the
United States and was everywhere hailed OF the
best arguments delivered upon the subject In fact
il wa the book from which the republican journals
of the Union drew copous extracts and spread them
broadcals before their readers
This was even,fu period. Tennessee the home
OF Andrew Jackson and il important that the State
which could boast OF the citizenship of the Sage of the
Hermitage should roll up large majority for the old hero
The governors election Tennessee preceded the pres
Dental election, and its result it well known would
exercise great weight with the other States Sam Hous
ton the old war HORSE" chosen by accamaton
the democratic candidate for governor Of Tennessee He
the canvass and it is almost needless TO add that
he carried the State with hurricane sweep, literally de-
molishing his opponent, Newton Cannon, who number
OF years afterwards succeeded in reaching the guberna
torial chair. General Houstons popularity boundess
in Tennessee. BY some il is regarded as doubtful
State; but with Sam Houston the democratic cand-
date for the presidency, il will not be doubdul-he will
carry it by triumphant vote. Tennesseeans love him.
and they will not forsake the who shed his youth
fu blood in their behalf, and never proved recret 10
their true interests.
Gen. Houston is the hero OF two wars he fought ga
lanty the Creek campaign and al the battle OF San
Jacinio in 1896, he not only badly whipped the Mexi-
and routed their forces against immense Odds but
he did be conquered and captured Santa Anna,
the Napoleon OF the North" Houston is as mag.
unanimous he is brave. When the battle was over,
and the infurated multitude cried out, xii Santa
Anna !" "Shoo the monster y then IL that Sam Hous-
ton proved himself great and magnanimous man as
well a brave general We would sooner have Hous-
toms feelings and the true glory he acquired by tha, ac
than all the laures which decorate the cenqueops brow
The brave always humaneihe Just always gen.
| etous. 4af s.5.t.. ..sA Hlf
As President Of Texas Sam Houstons acts are before
the world The jury of the vicnage-his own fellow
citizens OF the ''lone star" but glorious con-
steation-have and again approved his pub.
lie acts by immense majores Houstons popularity in
Texas is erwheming. This Is a good sign. man
who stands well at home, where he is best known may
be safely trusted abroad IL may be affirmed, without do
ing violence injustice 10 others, that Sam Houston can
get larger majority in Texas, according TO the popular
for the presidency than be obtained by any other
democratin the State OF his residence This simple fact
speaks tumpet-tongued in behalf OF this time worn pa
triot II il be asked why is this 30, because
all General Houstons public acts have been based upon
honest policy-because he s friend OF the people,
and public servant has carefully and faithfully
guarded the public interests Banking spectators and
land monopoIists found favor with him; he inva
riably opposed their vlanous schemes and threw the
weight OF official station in behalf OF the honest yeoman
ry, the toilng masses OF the nation. As President OF
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