Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-09
EaOn. David c. BrOdsrSek, versus james
Buehanan.

| NAis AhSANAANh1 ONAA "ANAS SA'N O''''N'
"SpoilS" for the hungry and revenge
for the disappointed. 1t is true that the
master spirit Of this movement is not cv'
crvwhcrc visible, but enough is known tc
disclose the clOvcn foJt aud reveal the dc
Eormity. The cats who are want to roast
the chrstnuts for the monkey have alrca
ly set themselves to work with commCnd'
able industry. 1t may not bc amisS to
trace the history of this plot, and predict
its future.
Last winter, Mr.. Brodcrick, after six
years struggle, was elected TO the I. 5.
Senate. It was claimed by his admirers,
that he possessed all the qualifications
which adorn the statesman, and the vir-
tues which Cnnoblc the patriot. Amidst
huzzahs and acclaims he takes his dcpar-
turc for Washington. A select portion
If his adhcrents attend his footsteps, ca
ger to catch the words Of wisdom and el-
oquencc which will di>til themselves from
his lips in the Senate. Others, perhaps,
Condly imagined that the Constitution had
given him the power Of appointment and
that his saving grace would light OH their
mcrtoriouS crcsts. The goal at last is
won, the journey done. Behold him in
the scat Of one who had endCared himself
to his associates by bis truth. frankness
and unchanging fidelity! Will not the
very atmosphere Of this chamber dcvclcpc
the latent genius which only lacked fit op-
portuniiy to startlc the country:
The new Senator, we arc advised, be-
haved for awhile with some degree of for
bcarancc. lie did not, as his Fl icndshave
claimed, prunc the inaugural or dictate
the Cabinet. But the President once in
stalled, we find him undertaking tospeak
for California, seeking to cngross every
appointment and taking the strong ground
that hostility to Brodcrick or the lack of
his imprimatur constituted a necessary
disqualification for office. His followers
seriously believed that his fiat would at
once determine the whole matter, and that
all that was necessary for a commission
was to obtain his magic name. That any
other man from California, whether of the
past or present Congress, Elcctor or pri-
vate citizen, however worthy or promi-
ncnt, should be allowed voice was re-
gardcd alike monstrous and absurd. 1t
was supposed that Mr. Buchanan would
ask Of each applicant, not the Jcflcrsoni-
an query. as he honest, is he capable, is
he faithful to the Constitution2' but the
sole mtcrrogatOry-"Is he recommended
by Mr.. Brodcrick?"
This illusion, VIC think, is now diSsipatcd.
The Senator who went for wool has come
back shorn. Mr.. Brodcrick, SO far from
possessing the undivided ear ofthe Pres
i]ent," returns batiled and discomftcd.
The President, strange NS it may seem to
certain parties, has appointed men to Of
flee on the ground Of fitness and fidelity
to principles, rather than that Of mere
subsrrvicncy to Brodcrick. For the piin-
cipal post, that of Collector, the President
has selected Col. B. +. Washington, a gen
tlcman who has high capacity, unqucs
toned integrity, and who has rendered
loyal service to the Democracy; whilC
with equal consistency he has refused tC
worship at the shrine Of Mr.. Brodcrick
and warrcd upon his dictatorial assump
tions.
As soon Ns the new Senator once dis
covered that these appointments were dc
tcrmincd on, and that his potency coul,
not divert Mr.. Buchanan from tho per
formancc Of his duty to the State, he be
gan to dcnouncc, in strong language, thu
Administration, and declared openly thu
"he would never cross the Threshold o
the White House while Mr.. Buchanan re
maincd in it, When intelligence Of thi'
rcmarl1aIirst reached California, il was re
ccivcd by his followers here with incrcdu
lity. at was absurd to believe it," sal,
they. "BrOdcrick is man of too mucl
sense and policy to make such dcclara
ton" Time has shown their error, -ant
little f0rcthought might have taugh
them that it is one thing to manage Sal
Francisco primary election, and quite an
other and different thing to control tn
policy Of the Federal Administrations
The tactics Of Montgomery street an
those Of the Metropolis arc not prccisel
the same, and genius which would sue
coed in the ono, is in tho other attcndc
with miserable failure.
So soon rs Mr.. Broderick returned,
was bruitcd about that he intended to cal
ry the next State Convention, and obtai
there an endorsement Of himself by tn
California Democracy, which would ind
cate to Mr.. Buchanan tho fatal mistak
he had made in refusing to be led by ou
new Senator. Mr. Buchanan il to be d.
pressed, and Mr.. BrOdcrick cxhaltcd.-
Tho State Journal, nOtoriOuSly Mr.. Brod
crick'S organ, says officially: ut is tru
that Mr.. Buchanan has been deceived b
sOme interested Ottlcc.scckcrs in regard (
the wishes OfthC Democracy Of Californi.
but GAir expression of the popular min
will not fall to undCccivc him."