Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-08-25
French Greek Correspondence.
August 23d., 1865.


August 23d., 1866.
EprroR BurTE RECORD Having some six
months since joined q party, the objects OF
which were to purify the political atmosphere
which had been rendered foul, by intriguing
political dems gogues-Q refer to both parties)
in other words party that proposed to nuilify
all the old political landmarks--a party that
agreed, all as one, that the old political issues
had become obsolute-a party that urged that
unity and earnestness ofaction of the American
people, were the only means by which this
glorious confederacy could be saved from an
arcby. civil discord, and final dissolution-in
q word a party having the best and dearest
interests of the country at heart--would calm
the turbulent sea that threatened to swamp
the ship of State. This party proposed to
strike at the root of this evil, by electing the
best men to Office, without regard to his politi-
cal antecedents so that he was an American
citizen. This party l joined, thinking that
the carrying out of these principles to the
letter, would benefit us as County--as State
and as Nation.
But, as feared would be the case, through
the doors of the once sacred wigwams, have
slipped designing political renegades whose
presence is as poisonous--as infectious as the
Upas tree BY their training and leadership,
fear this party soon run its race. Its mission
of purity will soon dissolve itself in the old
political pool Through their wire working
and maneuvering the very objects which the
party sought to accomplish in the outset, will
be utterly defeated.
Had this X. N. or American party advanced
as believe its founders designed it should,
there is no doubt but great and lasting good
would have been accomplished. As the case
now stands, it is doubtful whether evil or good
will be the result of their actions. The origi-
and in my opinion, one of the most prominent
and important clauses in their Constitution,
says, that the best men should hold the offices.
So long this pledge is OF was religiously
adhered to, / was devoted advocate and mem
Der of the party, but, no longer. ifs We all
let US ask, have they nominated the best men
If they have, stock must be scarce indeed in
this County l say they have not On the
contrary, | challenge the whole State to show
as weak County ticket, not particularly
criminal are they, but regulars of leather
heads. find as have sworn to vote for the
best men, will not support the ticket. find
hold, that all good and loyal citizens. par
ticularly X. Ms, are bound to vote against it.
The .assemblymen and Sheriff are very impor-
tant offices and where there is such a wide
difference in point of talent and all other ne
cessary qualifications, l think the voters of
Butte will see, at the first glance the ones to
support. Capt. Morgan, and 2. Freer, are
both capable, honest, and faithful men,
thoroughly identified with us--both have fami
lies and are doing something for their common
country. One has his family here, and that of
the other is now on their way to this State
Freer has been tried for Sheriff, and a more
efficient officer cannot be found. Look at his
opponent! Who is he: How did he get that
nomination How long has he been in the
County: What did he come here for Is he
a proper man for Sheriff. viii his lionizing
himself on free ferries and bridges and disin-
tercstcdness in the dear peoples welfare, gull
them out their votes The 9TH of September
must answer for Mr.. Fargo. Between Capt.
Morgan, the plain. straight forward, whole
souled farmer, and withall, the scholar and
gentleman, and his opponent Mr.. Dick, the
X. N man, the straight laced, blue law, mar
row-conceited Srecimen of lIindoo nominations,
(no wcAder the man that proposed him run
away,) there is no comparison at all. Between
these two gentlemen there is such wide diff
ference in the fitness of the two, that the voters
of Butte will certainly be blind not to see at
once, that by supporting, not only Morgan and
Freer, but the whole Democratic ticket of the
County and District, they serve their own best
interest and that of the country generally, i,
the opinion of Wing and a Disguised