Mountain Democrat., 1857-06-06
For tie MOuntaln DemOcFat.
John n. Weller.

must be gratifYing 70 every, true Demo
crat in the land. It is Q reIItati0n Of the
old saying that "Repuplics are migrate
full" for Il shows that, although pOliti-
clans may sometimes be HmCnable to this
charge, yet the people are ever vigilant
and watchftllof true worth. At the meet
ing Of the last Legislature there perhaps
was no public man In this State who
stood so fair, and who was 30 justly cDti-
tied to public hOnOTA. So pure and spot
less was his political life, that not one Of
his opponents ever attempted to call IN
question his honesty Of purpose, or his
ability and zeal in the prosecution Of the
many great measures before Congress, no
vital to the interest Of California. All
conceded that, during the two sessions Of
Congress, when he was tho sole Repre-
sentative of the interest Of California in
the Senate of the United States, that he
exhibited mastery ability and the most
untiring energy in her behalf Yet he
was defeated by the wire workings Of
politicians, and one chosen in his place
who had given to the people no assurance
of Lis qualifications to fill the position;
much less that he could come up to the
standard of his predecessor. The news
of his defeat spread like lightning through
this State, and long ere tic joyful shouts
Of the followers of Mr.. BrOdcrick had
died upon the car, the true Democracy Of
the State were busy introducing scnti-
mcnts Of dSapprobation, and framing
resolves to show their appreciation Of Col.
Wcller's course. From the mountains to
the vallics, there was one universal ex-
preston of regret. The very next steam
er after the one that carried the news Of
his defeat to Washington, carried the
glad tidings that the people had not
changed, but were ready to seize the first
opportunity TO express, in the most tan-
giblc manner, their preference for John
B. Weller. That the election Of NJ. BrOd-
crick was not the will Of the Democracy
of California, but was the result Of de-
signing politicians who had proved rec
reant to their trust; that, "Thus treason
works ere traitors be cspicd."
will not attempt to tell with what
anxiety the friends Of Democracy watch
cd the course of. .cvents at Washington,
when they saw that the administration
was desirOus Of expressing its aPprccia.
tlon Of Col Wcllcr's services, by confer
ing some honorable and lucrative ap-
pOintmcnt on him. All knew that he
was poor, and that his interest demanded
that he should accept some position that
would reward him for his services; but
all felt that an event Of this character
would deprive the Democracy Of this
State Of an opportunity Of showing their
appreciation OF his Senatorial course, and
thus place him In his true light before the
world. AS soon aS it was learned that
nc declined the various offices rendered
him by Mr.. Buchanan, and long ere he
had touched foot upon our soil, Demo-
Gratis from every portion Of the State had
settled on him as the standard bearer Of
the coming campaign. The great heart
Of Democracy has spoken, and Col. Wei.
lcr il az sure to DC the nominee for Gov
crnor of the next Democratic State Con-
vcntion rs that time rolls around. Not
all the tricks and pipc-laying Of Senator
Broderick and his wOrshipcrs can prevent
it. Democracy no longer slumbcrs upon
the security Of its principles, but is now
aroused to action, and will administer a
rcb3ke to Mr.. Brodcrick that will make
him feel his littleness, If indeed hC has
the capacity to feel. lie will find that
the principles Of Democracy are immurcd
in the hearts Of the people;
"That II Ia an ever fixed mark,
That looks on telnpcsts and 10 never shaIcn:"
that to dcnouncc tho Administration Of
MIR. Buchanan, is to dcnounce the Demo-
cratic party; that in his factious oppoSi-
ton, he has ''muddcd the fountain that
gave drink to him." and will reap the
fruits of his temcrity.
In all the various political stations that
Col. Weller has filled since his first ad-
vent into political life in tho State Of
Ohio, he has never failed to do credit to
himself and reflect honor on those who
placed him in position. His record has
been examined in vain to find either evil
dence ofindiscretiOn or want of integrity
Of purpose. No man has been SO long in
public life and have performed 80 many
arduous duties, can present so clean .
record. Whether We view him at the bar
Of his own native State, or in the coun.
ellis of the nation, or upon the Boundary
Commission, or upon the field Of his
country's glory, urging his men on to
victory, VIC find him the samc bold fear
less, dignificd Statesman, ever dis,tA.ning
to stoOp to anything low or cater to the
schc:ners Of designing politicians.
Last winter he was urged by many Of
his friends to remain in the State until
after the election for United States Sena.
tor. To all such request he gave firm
denial, stating that he had duty to per.
form to his constituents that was para.
@ount to his own elevation. None know
better than Col. Weller the great advan-
tagc of being on the ground during the
tendency Of . struggle for q seat in the
United States Senate. But his fixed star
has ever been devotion to the trust con.
tided to him, and it was now too late to
depart from it He felt that the interests
Of q young, but great people were in his
keeping and that he would rather fall
himself than they should suffer BY his
neglect.
1t is truly gratifying, that just at this
important crisis, when the State so much
needs talent and experience in the Ad.
ministFation Of her affairs, that tES Dc.
mocracy should have it in their power to
place John B. Weller at It's head. A man
that has given so many proofs Of his abil-
ity cannot fail to right up the young ship
of state and once moro put her in good
sailing order. There are many breakers
and shoals around her, and the heaving
surf Of faction is dDshing against her