Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-16
News of the Day.


The developments of the present day are
truly eventful. both at home and abroad In
our own State, we hear of nothing so much
talked of, as of party strife, of personal ag-
grandisement and personal abuse. What is
said of California can also be said of the At
lantic States. 1t appears that the American
people, no longer willing to take the electo-
raj responsibility upon themselves, arc con-
tent, that demagogues and desperadoes should
have it all their own way; and they, unable
to settle among themselves tue most dignifed
and honorable posts, as each are intent upon
the accomplishment Of bis own ambitious
schemes. are constantly making those posi-
tions Of honor bone of contention, and like
hungry dogs, are swapping and snarling OF
every side, regardless alike Of the peace Of
community or the interests of ther constitu-
ents, the dear people.
The great Democratic party, once so pow
erful in its gigantic proportions, is now la
cerated and bleeding mass of confusion; while
the Wing party having been left entirely in
the rear of popular favor, is now marshaling
its scattered forces in order to make bold
and decisive attack upon their political enc
my, in the hope, that through his own con-
fusion and weakness, they will be enabled to
triumph after which, in order to please the
public, they will be prepared to unfurl a new
banner to the world upon whose proud folds
will be inscribed the word REFORM, and in
California, these measures have already been
commenced in proposition of the division
of the State, signed by many Of the strong
and leading spirits of the party.
Should the Democratic party continue to
outrage the good feeling and forbearance of
their constituents by continuing the agony of
the Senatorial question, the Wings may yet
succeed. Whether they do, or not, as the edi-
tor of neutral paper, we are not at all in
terested. But, upon the subject of good and
righteous government, we are interested we
desire to see honest men, be they Whig or
Democrat, at the head of our government af-
fairs; but until our citizens shall take the
administration of public affairs into their
own hands, we need not even cherish the
shadow of hope that our interests the in
terests of the country will be looked after, or
cared for.
The excitement occasioned by Col Walkers
hllibustering proceeding is gradually dying
away, the glory of his mighty conqests
are becoming faded and STALE and in short
time, we presume. that the history of Walker
in reference to his Lower California and So
nora conquests, can be told in the immortal
language of C@sar,-He went, he saw,-he
.fzzted. And yet, as to the illibustering spir-
it of our people, though it is at present par
TALLY quieted, yet we do not believe it to be
dead,-it only "sleepeth" The popular
feelings of the American people are undoubt-
edly that of the progressive order, and in
this, so long as they are governed by the
rules of prOpriety, we bid them God speed. |
The establishment of American laws and
American privileges cannot but be beneficial
to any people, who may be so fortunate as to
come under their jurisdiction, and from the |!
liberal principles Of our institutions. con-
nected with the indomitable energy and en- |
Tightening influences of American character.
we feel sure that in the course of time other
Nations in alluding to America, will not only
recognise the name which gives character to
the continent, but will also acknowledge in
that name, the peaceablc possession of the
territory which is now known under the gen
eral name of American, and though faction
lists, through their false maneuvering NAV.
for time, mar the peaceful progress of natu-
raj events, the good sense of our citizens
must finally prevail.
In Europe, if we may be permitted to draw
any conclusions from the signs of the times,
the crisis of a general war is fast approach
ing. The war between Turkey and Russia
will almost inevitably enrolvc the whole of
enlightened Europe in blaze of murderous
war. Russia cannot withdraw her demands
upon Turkey without seriously comproms-
ing her dignity, and this she is not likely to
do; while on the other hand, Turkey, backed
by French and English power, will never sue
cumb to the tyrannioal dictates of the haugh-
ty Autocrat OF Russia. Prussia has already
declared against Turkey and occupying the
position that she does, Austria cannot long
remain neutral in a cause that must unavoid-
ably conflict seriously with their national in
terests and if Austria does take part in the
confiict, the probability is-it will be on the
side of Russia and tyranny. On the other
met with powers who know not what it is to
be conquered. Turkey, with France and
England for her allys, is fully able to cope
successfully against forces whose only incen-
tive for action, is the will of tyrant. But
these powers will not be alone in the balance
of contending forces all those who love lib
erty will arise and strike for their freedom
and their homes, Hungary will meet the no.