The weekly Placer herald., 1854-02-25
A Novel Position.

A Novel Position. Snowy
In our remarks heretofore upon the
Senatorial election, we have confined our
selves to general arguments, based upon
principle and policy, why this movement
should not be consunmated during the
present session Of our Legislature. We
presented the constitutional objections,
as well as these of party nature. We
come down now to the argut'sntu1n ad
hominens, and knoacing, as we do, the
under currents and secret wires-the
means and appliances used-we feel con-
strained to nutice from time to time, the
positions occupied by individuals. And
in the first place we would call attention
to one of the Senator'S from Placer.
We do not of course refer to Mr.. wal
kup This gentlemen proved himself =
faithful, honest and reliable sentinel over
the tights and interests Of a true heart
ed Democratic constituency. Attentive,
watchful and vigilant, he will receive at
all times from them the cheering "Well
done, good and faithful servant" That
in his opposition to Il Senatorial election,
he is representing the wishes of large
majority of his constituents, there can be
but little doubt
We are sorry, however, we cannot say
as much for his colleague in the same
branch of the Legislature. The true
friends of the party to which he belongs;
and of the State, have been much chagrin-
ed at the course he has pursued. Gifted
with an intellect far above npedorty,
and capable of making a useful and re-
spectacle public servant, he has yet pur-
sued upon the great Question of popular
rights, course so vascilating as to lose
him, in great measure, the respect OF
both friends and foes. Coming fresh from
his constituency, like great manly others,
whose opinions have since been most mys-
teriousIy revolutionized, he declared HIM
self opposed to the present unheard Of at
tempt to disfranchise the people of the
State. We believe these first impress
sions were without reserve communicated
to his friends and generally understood.
A short time after, however, when the
subject of caucus was bruited, he de-
cared himself IN favor of election 6ecaust
Major Hammond and Judge Heydenfeldt
"a mistake we learn as regards the latter)
were opposed to Mr.. Broderick. The
cal, was therefore signed by him, and
upon the adjournment Of the secret con-
Glaze, his name appeared as one of the
supporters of the measure, which before
the people, will ultimately crush those
who are identified with it. A few days
roll around, and we find him again with
those who occupy the first position, aud
his signature appended to the manly,
patriotic and high-toned address Of the
peoples advocates, gave assurance that
''the sober, second thought'' had placed
him all right. The in.riguers and coti.
sprators against the people are over.
whelmed at this new development, and
CONSERVATION pervades their ranks. They
swear however, that they will not he de-
ceived, and ere scarce the record of tht
first address is given to the world, we fine
this same consistent representative of the
: people, chewing his former words AM
, signing another address, stultifying every
thing he has formerly said. He now up
) pears before the people for and agains
? election-for and against their rights
1 for and against the honor and integrity o
his party-for and against the Constitu
ton of the Union and the usages ant
customs of all the States thereof Thi
bare recital of facts is sufficient at thi
, time. In all charity we forbear, at present
: further remarks. Times and Trans.
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