Mountain Democrat., 1857-08-01

wrought not upon Stanley's selt-loVe, for
Stanley was no cgotiSt; he drew no pic
lures Of applauding multitudes, for to
Stanley's peaceful and quiet spirit the ap-
plauding thunders Of the populacc were
but as sounding brass and tinkiing Gym
balls" He whispered of duty and signif
icantly pointed to tho Lords prayer and
the ten commandments" and from that
moment the man of''pious meditation and
study" who had read no political docu-
ments for more than four years, was Sc
duced into the leadership Of all that is cx.
ecrablc in politics, and into an association
with all that is dctcstable in morals
Stanley is innocent but ignorant Not
withstanding he afiiliates and fraternizes
with the vilest and most fanatical enemies
Of his country, and especially that portion
Of it which gave him birth and about the
firesidc ofwhich he was taught the Lords
prayer and the ten commandment" let
US cover the enormity ofhis conduct with
the mantle Of comprehensive charity and
say-Stanley's head, not his heart, rebels.
He has already declarcd-with what de.
gree Of philosophical pathos those who
devote themselves to ''pious meditation
and study" can best determine that
''young mon sometimes say (and it might
have been added, older men de, and no
unapt illustrations Of its truth have been
afforded by Mr.. Stanley in his present po.
sitiOn), foolish things which they after
wards regret, and I do not pretend to be
an exception to this rule" The general
sentiment Of this declaration none will
gainsay, and the personal application Of
it no ono will feel disposed or authorized
to controvert. Mr.. Stanley is saying as
we'll as doing .fooIish things now, but we
earnestly hope and believe he may be
brought to appreciate and regret them.
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A FARcE.-Tho recent Know Nothing State
Convention was one Of the most stupid farces
ever exhibited before California public. But
fourteen counties were represented, and they
but partially, and the representatives not such
a. to command the respect Of the people. Five
delegates from El Dorado-all that werc yer.
dant enough to make asses Of themselvcs-caSt
thirty votes. Thirty delegates were chosen
five attended! They nominated the following
"victims Of misplaced confidence: For Gov.
ernor, Maj. G. W. Bowie; Lieut.. Governor, J.
A. Raymond; Controller, G. W. Whitman;
Attorney General, T. ]. Mcfarland; Surveyor
General, L. B. Healcy; State Printer, B. II.
Monson; State Treasurer, J. R. Crandall
Judge of the Supreme Court, Judge Ralston.
Their nominee for Governor, Major Bowie,
is q gentleman Of irreproachOble character
frank, honest and competent. lie is a poiti.
clan Of some note. Three years- go,-wi,h
some prospect Of success. he was the Wing
candidate for Congress. Weregret for his own
seke. for personally we esteem him highly and
are proud to number him among our friends,
that he has accepted the nomination. He must
know that he will be badly beaten, and that
the people regard the faction that nominated
him as acontemptible humbug. He has placed
himself in an unenviable position, and one
which will seriously reflect on his good sense
hereafter. We hope he will reconsider the
matter, and withdraw from on ism for which
be CON have no sympathy, and with which it is
discreditOble to be connected.
Judge Ralston, a pertipacious Office. seeker,
has at length, after many fruitless struggles.
attained the much coveted prize. he has re.
ceived the mockery Of n nomination, and with
it the used.up old gentleman must retire in
obscurity. after the election. The delegates
could not resist his opportunities, and to &c.
rid of him and shclve him forever hereafter
they gratifed his inordnate vanity by nomina.
ting him. Peace TO his asles! The other can.
didates We arc unacquainted with, and shall
therefore say nothing about them at present.
A FIzzLE THE L. n county convention
which met in this place on the gath ult was
complete failure. But few delegates were pres.
ent aud they were dissatisfied and disguised
with the proceedings Of the convention Some
threatened to withdraw, others were in for
free fight, while others again favored fusion
with the Black Republicans. After consdcra-
BILE wrangling aud an extra amount Of abu.
sive epithets applied to each other, by adopts
in blackguardism, harmony was restored by
expellng the more consideratc and respectable
delegates. Charges of bargain and corruption
were freely made, and could and would have
been proven on the leaders had not the honest
members been refused admission on the Hoor.
Before the organization of the convention
number Of the country delegates were cor
ruled by certain parties. and propositions were
made to them to unite with the Black Repubh.
cans. The proposition was indignantly reject.
cd, and the crest-fallen wire.pullcrs rebuked in
no gentle terms. 1t was an Insignificant affair
tho weakest, silliest convention ever held in Ell
Dorado county-in character questionable, in
intellect far below mediocrity. The Black Re-
publican convention was infinitely superior to
it In numbers aud ability. 'Dark.lanternism"
has had its day, and its leaders are remember.
ed with mingled feelings of pity and contempt.
II was the general impression, last November,
among ell parties that the American party was com.
pletely ydefunCt-S0cr0msntO Age.
Singular as it may appear 10 the editors Of
the Age, every sensible man in our State still
eutertains that impression" and it is gaining
strength every day. It was not even an inge.
NOUS humbug, and the masses soon tire of
clever cheats. Many of its old members are
ashamed to confess that they belonged to it,
and will not soon again become the dupes Of
bankrupt politicians.
Verify, If consistency be jewel, il was GER.
h. r.