The Placer herald., 1856-08-23
Strike " the Harp Gently.

Strike the Harp Gently"
God bless Nc Of the Sierra Citizen. His
heart wells up with the true sentiments of a
noble soul, and his pen gives utterance to
them in most melodous sentences. If you
doubt it, just read that extract, on our first
page, headed "Strike the Harp gently" and
if it does not touch chord in your bosom,
then indeed are you case hardened sinner,
and all the finer feelings Of humanity have
departed from you.
Yes, brother Nc, "Srike the Harp gently"
indeed, we know no better hand than thine
to do it. Your sweet numbers have stolen
upon us in all their freshness and beauty
and we have bowed our head in melting ten
derness at the departure of the Sweet Son
stress" Strike the Harp gently" So may
it be with you Nc, when you are quietly
sleeping the last sleep" on the sunny noun
tain side of our own Sierras, and the bright
flowers are blooming freshly above you, may
some true friend, for your memory's sake,
"Strike the Harp gently" Perchance it may
be ELLA
HARMONIOUS ACTIoN.-The convention of dele
gates of the various Democratic Clubs of San Fran
cisco which has been in session for some days past
have agreed upon plan to harmonise and unite
the party more thoroughly. The proceedings of
this body are spoken of, as being marked with
dirnitv nd fa;r nd lie vrill how
most beneficial influence in the city and county,
in enhancing the cause of the party Of the Union.
The opposition papers predicted discord would
be the result of this convention, but in this they
are quite mistaken. Nothing would delight them
more than to see us by the ears, but this is the
year for united action, and we should have but
little quarreling. Everywhere find a spirit of
concession and compromise governing the members
of the party. Former dssensions are being set
tied, jeaouses dropped, conflicting personal in
terests compromised and every man is stepping
into the ranks armed for the contest, and deter
mined to work shoulder to shoulder in the mighty
battle approaching. We have foes on every side,
our country to rescue from impending destruction:
this ought to be, and we believe is sufficient to
rally our forces to move in solid phalanx Let
our motto be union for the sake of the Union"
We have not as yet heard of single can
didate for office on the American side-the
wild hunt is all confirmed to the unterri-
fed democracy. Placer Press.
Better send for Gen. Williams and Mr.
Selleck perhaps they might consent to sacri-
fee themselves again for love of the Ameri-
can people.
We carried this county last fall by ma
iority of over eight hundred votes. The few
isolated instances of desertion from our ranks
90 but little way towards reducing that num-
ber, and the daily accessions to our ranks,
Of those who opposed us last year, bids fair
to mako it still greater this fall.
Placer Press.
Those isolated instances Of desertion" are
a little annoying to the Editor, particularly
when they carry off the Vice President of
their County Council and State Senator.
A list of the daily accession to their ranks
would be quite interesting to the public.
The converts keep so quiet about it, that
no one else has heard of it, but our neigh
Dor.
GRAND MILITARY REv1Ew.-Our Bay
exchanges are filled with detailed accounts
ot the rnustcrlny Inanuverlng and marching
of the Vigilance forces an the 18th inst.
1t is estimated that from forty-two to forty
five hundred men were under arms during
the review.
1t was gala day for the pepole as well
as the soldiers Of the Vigilance Committee.
EEs- The democracy of Sarahsyille pre-
cinct have organized democratic club.
We have not yet received list of the officers
We wish some friend would send us one.
BRIDGE Stock FOR SALE.-In another
column will be found an advertisement of
Bridge Stock for sale. 1t is good chance
for any person who wishes to invest in good
paying stock.
"We have lost few persons, who were
never of immense value as coadjutors, and
never can be formidable as foes. Their room
in our ranks has been filled with better men.
PLACER Press.