The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-03

ticket nominated at the }cnicia Convention were
elected, while they stood loof the Democratic par
ty would virtually declare them an ncumbrance
nay would have a right to require their removal
We were not astonished, therefore, when we found
these malcontents lurking about the enemy IS camp
or when we detected them in anonymously lcveling
the sanders of the quasineutra PRESS or surprised
to behold the boldest of them, scaling the ros-
trums to lend their mouths without reserve to the
/ opposing faction. Such always was the course of
mutiny and it required but small knowledge of
the philosophy of human nature to inform us that
the disaffcctcd cannot long remain idle and that in
terested men must necessarily defeat what they will
not uphold
We therefore knew our battle. and after provi-
ding against surprise by dissemination of warning,
we threw ourselves boldly upon the generosity of
the masses of the Democracy for the material aid
which had been refused by state politicians and
ciplents OF Government patronage. On this occa-
sion, and in this quarter were not disappointed
Alarmed for the safety of party organization
wall of CUR faith and means of its eficiency-the
working and steadfast Democracy rallied in all
quarters, contributed in many cases freely of their
means, and rapidly assumed discipline that could
not have been inspired by any thing short of the
vital peril Of the party.
A curious spectacle was at this moment present
ed throughout the State The two great party
conventions had made their nominations the din
of preparation among the masses was heard from
the eastern boundaries to the Pacific shore, and
among the busy captains of what Providence had
destined us the losing cause figured the deserters
from our camp distiling venom, dropping mischief
experimenting danger, and fattering themselves
with the anticipated luxury of ruin because at the
Benica Convention, they had failed to rule.
1t was indeed singular spectacle, and to the
conSprators who eavcSdropped and plotted for its
presentation, it may be added-it was most dis
graceful one. No prctence was made by thes de-
serers that the Democratic cause us represented by
the nominations at Benicia had been violated in
principle; no complaint that the platform had been
invaded at any Of its points they simply had not
succeeded in their personal designs, and they con-
scquenty held no better positions in their secession
than disappointed gamcsters who failing to succeed
in introducing false hand overturn the table, and
curse all the honest company.
Truly, it was base revolt and it is a melan-
choly thing that it reserved the hard fortune
of California, to first present such demoralizng
picture to the world. Secessions on principle NAV
often be approved Of and revolutions from cause are
entitled to the respect of mankind, but when sedi-
ton is fomented merely for loss of spoil and war
fare instituted because of failure to control it de-
monstrates nothing loftier than q buccanecrng
spirit, and insults the entire community, by pre-
suppoSing liberation for a project which would de-
grade the moral character OF any State where it
permitted to succeed.
Such, doubtless, was the impression which this
sordid and covetous cabal made the masses ofthe
party. They had heard protest from it Of any
infringement OF doctrine by the Convention they
had no proof of any unworthness in the can
ddates presented for their suffrages on the con-
trary those candidates had been well tried and were
well approved for honesty and faithfulness what
was still more to the purpose, they the bear
ers of the Democratic standard, and the faith and
honor Cf the Democracy of the State forbade them
to see that standard trailed in defeat and abased
before their enemies. Despite then of the appeals
OF the leaguedespite of interested clamor of whis-
perlng intrigue, Of boundless falsehood and brutal
defamation, the true Democracy bore that banner
over all opposing force and along with the prostra-
ted legons Of their natural foe the unlucky traitors
who had made cause with them, lay shattered and
Illuminated in the dust So be it,
1t becomes proper at this point to perform one of
the prominent duties of this address by presenting
the details OF the contest in ORDER that all may re.
fleet wisely On its features, and by comparison well
weighed with circumstance, understand the philos-
ply Of the struggle, and know the true political DO
sition ofthe Democratic party in the State.
AGGREGATE VOTE.
For Gorcl 0or.-Iohn Biger. ...,.. ...... 3S. $40
William Waldo ...... ....37, ,454
Lieut.. Gorernor.- Samuel Furdy ........4 "A, ,49S
Henry Eno... ...... 80. 9GS
ComptroHer.- Samuel Bell l.............. .41,S43
Gilbert E. Winters. "a, ,9l2
Samuel Knight 49,. $50
Supt. Public Istrtcion,-Paul K. Iiubbs Al .553
Sherman Day. ........ 35. 465
attorney Generdl.-John Il. Mcconnell. 80. 40 729
d. K Newell 80. ...... 34.S99
Surveyor Generdl-S. H. Marlcttc. ... .... 40 100
S. E. Woodwork ... .34.G63
Judge Of Supreme Court.--Alcxander W ellis. Al ,SS2
Tod Robinson :. 81 81 .
Precincts thrown out.-Biglcr 1856 Waldo, GS.
Total majorities, 3d. lS7. Average majority on
State ticket, G,648.
1t will be perceived that there great contrasts
in this table, and such as, without proper study,
might seem to Indicate an inequality fthe popular
ity or public approval as apportioned to the candi-
dates. But it was upon this poor branch of the
account that the entire genius and vigor of the
dcrs was directed. Incapable of affecting the gem
eral decision, they could only perturb the balances
of its expression. and from the lofty aim of defeat
ing Il great cause, they were forced to descend to
the mean consolation of woundng the feelings of an
individual The heat Of their warfare and the
strength of their malice was directed against Gov
ernor Bigler alone. Before the end of the contest
they perceived that the nominations of the Conven-
ton were destined to be approved and desperate
with failure they united their venom to inilct ut
least bite upon the high officer who was fast pass
ing beyond their reach. and whose just guardian
ship of the incomes and honors Of the State had been
the chief obstacles to their aims The fat of re-
venge and havoc was then sent forth from the head
quarters of the cabal in San Francisco new presses
were enlisted to dcfame him both an officer and