The Placer herald., 1857-01-03
From the Marysville Express.

VIII you allow Il Slltlll space Ill your pa
nor in which to make some observations
upon Senatorial matters? 1t is understood,
that, from your relations to both the promi-
uent candidates for the long term, you have
assumed neutral position in their contest.
This may do for you in an individual capaci-
ty; but if your paper is the organ of the De
mocracy Of the county, you will, Of course
permit members Of the party to speak thro'
it. upon the subject, and give their views
upon the fitness and qualifications of candi-
dates, the policy and proprety of electing
this or that man, and more especially to eX-
press what is believed to be the Democratic
sentiment of the county upon this question.
Presuming, therefore, that this article and
others which may possibly follow it, will re-
ceive place in your columns, proceed to
state five general propositions or facts:-
1st. The Democratic party of this county,
and the people of all parties, Except the
Black Repuhlicans) are decidedly opposed
to the election Of Mr.. Broderick, for either
the long or short term. The fact is estab-
lished by the best evidence Of which the nature
of the case will admit, and which is well
known by every person who has observed
the course of politics in this county the last
wear. This evidence may be referred to and
elucidated in subsequent article, if it be-
comes necessary.
Cd. The popular will of the Democracy
and the people at large in this county, is
Overwhelmingly in favor Of Senator Weller,
for the long term, as against Mr.. Broderick,
and all the world.
3D. That in point of ability, high toned
political action, craftsmanship, experience,
and every requirement necessary to fill, full
well. a seat in the United States Senate-the
most honorable, talented, and digniied body
of men of which any nation can boast Mr..
Broderck does not approach near enough to
Senator Weller to invite comparison, much
less to obtain a favorable Judgment when
once the comparison is made.
4th 1t is undoubtedly the best policy Of
the State, at this juncture Of our national and
State affairs. to retain Senator Weller in the
Senate in order that we may avail ourselves
of his hard won, and justly merited, national
reputation; that we may avail ourselves OF
the assistance and influence of every national
Senator, through the esteem they have for,
and the confidence they have IN his ability
as Statesman, and his political integrity.
More especially is it important that he be re-
tanned another term, as we have elected two
new members to the lower house, and who
must be comparatively weak until they shall
have strengthened themselves by experience,
industry, and acquaintance; and when we re
fleet that perchance another new man may
be elected for the short term. it would only
add to the misfortunes of the State, not hav-
inc in either branch of our National LegsIa
ture a representative, who could commence
his Congressional career with any Of the ele
ments Of strength so necessary to secure to
California her just deserts Are the people
willing to cast off the superior advantages
which Senator Weller's reputation at Wash
ington can secure her? | answer-No!
5th. The harmony, stability and prosperity
of the Democratic party in this state, require
that no man shall stand with his heel upon
the neck of the party and demand office;
that no man shall be permitted to become
an absolute party dictator with ''rule Or ruin"
on his lips, and ertort, purchase or PIunder
office from the party or people 1t is a mis-
taken notion to seek to purchase relief from
lne liilportuullles, oppression ana nulaSaliit"t
of such men, by promoting them to the
highest positions in the gift Of the people-a
position which will, with the power which
encircle it, enable selfish, ambitious man
to work irreparable injury to the party and
to the State. This temporary, superficial re-
lief, is really no relief at all. The chains
are only loosened to-day to be increased in
width and strength for tomorrow. If men,
single-handed and in apparently private life
can do so much towards corruptng primary
elections, conventions and Legislatures, as has
been done in the last six years III California
what will they not do when they have the
power Of the throne to back them? Has any
man or set of men GOT so closely leeched
upon the vitals of the State that they cannot
be shaken off! The true remedy in such
cases is, to lay the AK at the root of the tree
to beard the lion in his den and teach him
that he cannot prey upon the sovereignty OF
the people California wants no man in the
Senate who is "acUIin0 to die IN the lobby the
moment his election IS declarYd"
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