The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-01

hltHlGAN ClT1. aug. Z4tn. 1000.
Mr.. Editor: 1t has now become fully estab-
lished that the same spirit of patriotism that
has so often led the Democratic party to vic
tory. and proven so successful in days gone
by. has become thoroughly aroused in the
mountains. and that the liberal principles Of
the democracy will again sweep triumphant,y
over the incongruous factions Of prescription
and illiberalty which have been. under differ
ent names. but coming from the source, so
long arrayed against it,
Last evening we were hOnOred with the
presence Of the Hon. w. NJ. Gwin and Col
Van Voorhees,. who entertained with their
convincing and irrefutable arguments the as
sembled populace until late hour in the eve
ming. and occasionally interrupted with the
enthusiastic applause of the awakened democ
racy.
The Hon. VIM. NJ. Gwin was first to speak
and in his usual clear and comprehensive
manner. portrayed the inestimatle and lasting
benefits which are daily accruing, and have
accrued from the progressive principles of the
democratic party and firmly identified it with
the safety and prosperity of our glorious con-
federacy. He closely canvasscd and exposed
the willy Vaccinations Of the X. n. party, and
spoke to those open to conviction. in man
ner that caused the Hndoo fabric to tremble.
The true democracy was now as it ever had
been since the days of Jefferson. the only
fc-guard for the perpetuity and the preser-
walton of those true principles Of republican
ism and liberty which were secured to us by
the blood and treasure of a noble ancestry.
The Hon. Senator then closed amid raptures
of applause that sounded like death knell
to the X. N. party.
He was followed by Col. Van Voorhees,,
who. in that beautiful style of eloquence and
oratory which characterizes this gentleman,
holding up the beauties of the ever living
principles Of the democracy. and unfolding
the numerous Inconsistencies which load down
the so-called X. N. party. But the Hndoos
yet writhing under the convincing arguments
of the Hon. Senator, and alreadng seeing the
complete triumph that awaits the democracy
could stand the merited punishment no lon
ger. endeavored to break up the meeting by
making those loud arguments for which they
have become so notorious and conspicuous.
Their yells and grOans of distress however.
did not have the desired effect, for there stood
the firm daring, and energetic speaker, still
pouring forth the convincing words of truth
and with his voice raised high above the ago
nizng yells of the diminutive Hndoo hand
came out suhlimely victorious. Like Banquo's
ghost "he would mt 90 down." but stood to
tell them of their many political sins and in
iquities. and that certain defeat awaited them
on the 5th day of September. After the
speaker concluded his remarks. the meeting
adjourned with three times three hearty cheers
for democracy. and as many more for the tick
ct and speakers.
This morning the X. Ms looked somewhat
chOp-fallen and chagrined at the overwhelm-
ing demonstration of the free and untrammel
ee democracy last evening; and are now un-
doubtedly suffering from the condemnation OF
every good citizen, for their Anti-Amercan
attempt to prohibit the freedom of speech.
AN AMERICAN.