The daily union., 1856-04-16
From the Mountain Democrat published PaceTs FL Dorado
California, February 8, 1885.
HON. j. w. DENVER.


..a".. HON. j. w. DENVER.
We have patiently waited for time to develop the fasy
of the charges that have been preferred against General
Denver, have waited In vain. Our patience has
been richly rewarded Unwilling to engage in newspa-
per controversy with every pl slanderer who chose
prostitute the power Of language to the infamous purposes
of magnity and deacon he left the State the arena
of his public duties without denying the mputation OF
know-nothingsm alleged against him Determined in a
dignhed manner, and at the proper time brand with
asehood the assertion that he adherent of the
cret order he went to Washington suspected by many
eonversant with the purity of his political faith and
quainted with the noble nature Of the man. .a@
His action since his arrival at his post of labor before
the country He found the friends of the admins
in minority in the House Of Representatives perious
period in the history of the country seemed at hand He
at commenced hearty cooperation with the gallant
band Of democrats who have manully bated against
the dark hosts of sectionalsm and bgotry With them
in combi nation he has opposed nsurmounabe barrier
to the onward of the horde of zeaots aboonists
black republicans and knownothngs who have strven
6ercey to elevate their favorite that model traitor
Banks to the speakershp In the preliminary organi-
zaton of the administration party in Congress General
Denver earnestly participated He present, aud
tanned the resolutions adopted by the democratic caucus
which defined the line of action be pursued on tho CUB
ject of the speakershp. Can any man Of doubt
the strength and truth of General Denvers democracy
presses the views of the the present national
sues2 Hereiti is
Resolved That the democratic members of the House of
Representatives though in minority in the body deem
this fit occasion 10 tender their felow-citizens of the
whole Union their heartfelt congratulations the r
umph IN the recent elections in several of the northern
EASTERN and western States of the principles of the KAN
sasNebrassa BILL and their devotion civil and religious
liberty, which have been violently assaed by secret
political order, known the know-nothn. party and,
though in minority, hold it to be highest duty
TO preserve organization and continue efforts in the
maintenance and defence of these principles and the
suonal rights OF every section and every class of e-
zens against their opponents of every description what
ever either socaed republioanisn, know-nohingsm or
usionsm and to this end we look with confidence to the
support and appreciation Of all good and men, friends
of the constitution and the Unon throughout the Union
This Of itself platform enough for presidential nom
to stand upon. With these sentiments and PRINCIPLES
alone inscribed upon the banners of great consttu-
tonal party in November next will ego forth conquer
ing and 10 conquer These sentiments and principles have
been openly endorsed by Gen. nenysr
Nor ia this endorsement Of the national doctrines laid
down In that resolution the latest testimonial be has fur
nishei of bis devotion to democratic faith The caucus
which adopted that resolution nominated William A.
Richardson of Illinois, tthe author of the Nebraska bill
for the speakchp and up to hs last dates from the seat
Of government Gen. Denver had voted consistently nae-
fps times for that nominee.
II the record Of his past life afforded no other evidence
Of Jefferson and Jackson his since he made bis
debut representative would be confirmation strong
proof of holy Writ"
Several times since his residence in this State he has
filed public Offices, and whenever partisan obligations
rested apon him he Las most discharged them
As State senator secretary Of State and member of Con-
gress be has maintained uubroken feay the doctrines
democracy Nor has he when charges of corruption affect
ing the integrity ofpubc men, rife been remotely inn
plcated in any sinister manuuvre transaction aSof
bnZzng SANDER silky moths that honest name
have found no food in bis unsued reputation. IT. as
politician he is thus democrat above reproach so s he
the lees admirable Devoted to his friends
warm-hearted sincere lofty in hs impulses Of practical
and vigorous intellect it is only necessary for him
known be respected and esteemed Jealous Of his hon.
the eagle Of hor high aere one of the souls
81 To whom diShonor's shadow Is a substance
More terrible than death here or hereafter"
be commands consideration where his Reniality fails 10
win sfeconate regard The meaner passions Of human
strangers 10 his breast Himself ambitious be
reoces in the successful aspirations of all worthy compe
tors Generous towards fallen foe he is nevertheless
perseverng and vndcve where he has proper grounds
for enmity and injury inflicted upon or insult offered
him Is apt to bring condigu retrbuon upon the wrong
door Take him for all In ALL there few who now
are have been n public life IN California of whom
State she has justly much reason to be proud May
his in Congress nure TO the welfare Of his consu
ents and add to his fair fame may he have length Of
days and permanent prosperity the cordial wish of every
democrat who knows Gen. j. W. Denver we'll
CEJEBnArIoS HENRY Gays HRrH-pAY At SLASH Cor
TAsEThe celebration Of Henry Cay birthday on SAT-
udsy at Slash Cottage, in Hanover county Virginia the
spot Of his nativity, according the Richmond papers
brilliant affair. Among those who present are
named Hon. Caleb Cushing Attorney General Of the Uni
ted States Hon. s. A. Douglas Hon.. John j. Crttenden
! of kputuckys A Of Hon