New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-14
.,om Our Own Correspondent

.,cu Our Own Couevpondept
SAN Francisco, june 20, 1857.
As the appointed times of meeting Of the several
state Conventions draw near, the almost unoroken
ouetude which has prevailed on political subjects
since the great contest in November begins to be
disturbed. rising swell can be discovered gently
undulating the broad sea of popular thought and
here and there breaking in short and angry waves,
betokcDing the storm and struggle OF the elements
not far i'm the future. Speculation begins to be in
dulced in as to who shall fill this and that Office;
which set Of principles shall prevail; whether Chiy-
airy or Brodericksm shall triumph, or both, weak
encd by dssension and mswaycd by lofty purpose,
shall snccumb to the truthful, the vigorous the en-
noblipc principles al Repubcanism.
The Democratic quarrel grows more decided, and
IFS antagonisms more bitter. Mr.. BrO1erick has
,rblshed letter, addressed to sever" -" ,s friends
defining tc some extent his position. He pronounces
false the statements that his purpose is to make war
upon the Administration, either here or at Washing
tom but nevertheless does not in the fainest manner
intimate that it is his intention to yield hearty or
indeed, any support The letter. taken as whole,
maintains a nOn.cOmmttal tone, and appears 10 have
been written principally with the view OF convincing
the mterrifed that the writer is sound in his views
Of and allegiance to Democratic faith. The motive
of this effort of course, refers to obtaining control
of the State Convention Some OF the Senator's
friends appear much troubled in regard to favorable
remarks made of their chief by Republican Journals
ard individuals. Whether the gentleman himself
participates in the feeling, am not aware In this
connection, the writer was somewhat amused lew
DAYS since, by the appearance in the Gwin organ
Tile GlOJe-Of an extract from the San Francisco
correspondence of The TRIBUNE, of April s. which
is addlced as proof positive that Mr. Broderck Is
| indeed Black Republican, and as evidence lnduoi-
table that he Intends if defeated in the Democratic
Convention, to march over, morse, 1OOt ana IRA
eoOns," TO the Free-SOil ranks.
The Republicans are renewing their organizations
all over the State In this respect we are much In
advance Of our position year ago. Then, the H.
habtants of many portions OF the State hardly knew
that the party was i'll existence-nOw, 1t Is hXed
fact, "knoWn and read of all men," Again, our
principles are much better understood aud many
preiudlces have been removed, even among those
who thought themselves posted in regard to our
doctrines These changed circumstances cannot
fail TO have all important influence in the campaign
Several gentlemen have been spoken of for the Re-
publican eubernatOrial nOminatiOn-amODg them the
gifted Col. f. ID. Baker, exMember of Congress
from Illinois, whose cOquence electrified the masses
and caused many heart to beat responsive to lber-
ty, during the last campaign. Also Oscar l.. Shat
ter, formerly Of Vermont, one OF our leading law
yers and Judge Nathaniel Bennett first Chief Justice
Of CalifOrnia-bOtl eloquent and unc0mprOmlslng
| champions of Republicanism, and who did good SER
vice in the late struggle. Any one of these gentle
men constitutes host within himself, and would do
honor to the Executive Chair of this any other
State Of the COnfederacy.
No positive developments have been made in re-
gard to the alleged mint deficiency, nor is it likely
that we shall have any such until made by way OF
Washington. Col. Hararzthy, the ex-Refner, has
placed in the hands of Major Snyder, Treasurer of
the Mint property and mortgages to the value OF some
$3.50 600 to be held in trust for the security OF the
United States against any deficiency which may APP
Dear on settlement Of his accounts. conveyance
actually record, but your correspondent must
be excused if he mtimates that there may still be
"a wheel within Wheel and the result OF the
matter prove not qnte smooth and satisfactory as
now promised The theory Of the gold escaping up
| the chimney in such enormous quantities, II ever
credited is now generally rdicued and disbelieved.
The people of Oregon have lately voted in favor,
by a large majority of organizing State Govern
ment Gov. Lane is reelected Delegate to Congress
by meager majority Of 200 or 900. he had,
| previously always walked over the course; but
| sham Democracy is becoming appreciated by the
| GOOD people of Oregon we'll as in other portions
Of the country and it would not be surprising if that
yena party should find itself in minority at the
next popular election AT all events, the opposition
| has learned its strength aud WILL no doubt, profit
| by the knowledge gained have little doubt that
Oregon will ask admission as a Free State unless,
| indeed the enemy, in view of defeat should man.
age to ignore the questions of Freedom and Slavery.
They are "wise serpents, but not " harmlessas
/ doves"
The last fortnight presents perfect dearth of gen.
| eral news The grain harvest is beng gathered,
and although light in places, will in the aggre
| gate be heavier than in any previous year. Mining
interests appear to be prosperous, with good pros
| pect for the future
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