Butte record., 1856-09-06
TIL. R.nuhl,e nm Demon stra,ion.

There was q very general turn out on
Monday evening, to hear those itenerant ex-
Founders of Republicanism, Messrs Baker,
Cox & Co. With the exception of about
twenty persons, perched upon the brick
building on the opposite side of the street.
the crowd appeared as large as that which
greeted the great Ex-Governor Foote, on
Saturday evening previous.
The same space was filed, the speakers
we're greeted with more enthusiasm, and
the crowd was kept somewhat later. There
might have been a hundI ed or two more,
present on Saturday night, than on Monday;
and, had the Republican meeting been on
Saturday night instead of Monday, the num-
Der in attendance, would have been IN their
favor.
The ball was opened by the renowned
Tom Cox, Esq, who led off in toleraoly
fair speech, considering the many disadvan-
tages which he was laboring under, accord
ing to his own showing He contended that
he had not sought, nor expected, the noml-
nation, and we advise him not to -.eek or
expect an election, for we are honest IN the
opinion, that he stands not the least possible
show for an election. He made some allu-
sion to the American Eagle, and did not
know whether the audience would consider
him young eagle; but thought they might
determine that, after they had heard his
speech. Considering his recent conversion
to Republicanism. and his very unexpected
nomination, it was privately whispered
among the audience, that he was only buzz
zard after the Republican carcass of spoils.
He retired from the stand in great perspi-
ration, and hallowed Justify for Col Baker,
who was somewhat dilatory in making his
appearance.
The speech of Col Baker, was indeed a
magnificent effort The eloquence of Gov.
Foote, in comparison with Col. Baker, is not
to be mentioned in the same day. The title
of 'sthe old man eloquent belongs not to
Gov. Foote. Col Baker can give him the
glorious theme of the Union, and take the
sectional side of Republicansn. and distance
the Ex-Governor in the race of eloquence- =
We are not speaking thus, because we are
prejudiced against the one. or because We
incline to favor the other. We judge from
the efforts both have made within the last
four days. We are opposed to both. Some
of the finest passages we have ever heard
we're delivered by Col Baker, on Monday
night Although he was talking Republi
canism; to our notion the very quintessenct
Of sectionalism-his speech was more nation
al and less of party, than that of the Union
saving and Union loving Foote. 1t was {
source of regret, that a man capable of ac
complishing so much, should be exerting hi:
talents in behalf of a party, organized upor
win the unbounded applause of those wht
are opposed to him, should waste his talent:
and his eloquence, upon men and measures
which are calculated, although presented
with au eloquence peculiar to himself, tt
arouse feelings of jealousy and hatred be-
tween different portions Of the Union. Hi!
doctrines are abomiuable, and unworthy O.
his eloquence. 1t was painting the devil il
a beautiful frame, in the hopes that the pub
lic, '.dazzled by the frame. might overlook
the hideousness of the picture"
The speaker was not alarmed about dis
solution of the Union. He never found 6
man whe was going to dissolve it, He seem
ed to forget that he was doing it himself
by talking about it, and by familiarizing i
as an act, possible of accomplishment. This
pie shall become familiar with the term, inc
when such men as Col. Baker, devote theil
eloquence to discussing its probabilities an(
ridiculing the idea; they are paving the way
to its dissolution, by leading the people tt
contemplate the subject, without the fear o
its consequences, and by inducing men tt
believe that there is no danger.
We believe with James Buchanan. tha
''Disunion is trord which ought NOT TO b.
bredthed amongst US, eren IN a aehisper. -
TIE ,cord ought to be considered one o.
! Dreadful omen, and our children should b,
taught that it is Sacriiegc to pronounc,
it,"
ut the conclusion Of Col Bakers remarks
the Hon Wilson Flint, ascended the stano
and as soon as he could be heard. commenc.
ed speaking about their nominees. But il
was late hour, the crowd became impa-
tient, and Mr.. Flint withdrew, after which
the crowd dispersed.
| So far as we have learned, these assaults
of the enemy, Notwithstanding they have
followed in rapid succession, have inflicted
no injury upon the Democracy. But we did
notice several who had been wings, then K
N g, who appeared to be active members OF
tie Republican cause. They may start for
tv aries, and old Butte will still give a
democratic i2ajority.
DISTRICT CoURr.- This court adjourned
on Friday last to meet agaiG this morning
We noticed among our visitors Saturday
night and Sunday, judges. lawyers. jurors,
sheriffs, and others having business at the
present seat of justice, attracted here, no
doubt, by the flaming posters, announcing
the coming of the great K. N. chieftain, Gov
Foote, to hold forth from the stump, to the
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