The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
For some time past the press of the oppo-

For some time past the press Of the oppo-
sition have been frequent in their prophesies
Of disruption in the ranks of the Democrat
ic party in this State, and as ii to give color
to some of their statements, we observe that
several Democratic journals are paying each
other left-handed compliments, that evince
some acrimony Of spirit. These slight evi
dences of discomfort, are not such however,
as to seriously disturb the harmony OF
party and greater cause must be found before
the union of the democratic ranks will be
broken, and rival factions form to wage war
upon each other.
1t would certainly accord with the views
Of the feeble sections of opposition that exist
in California to see the old feuds of our par
t. renewed, and hear once more the ralying
cries that signalized the divided ranks in
the campaign Of 1854. But we have faith
to believe this hope will be disappointed and
the coming canvass will witness the Democ-
racy united and invincble upon the political
battlefield with strength to sweep every
form Of opposition from before them.
The sudden return of Mr. Broderich, from
Washington, is taken as an indication that
the political wires are to be drawn, and that
in the coming State Convention his friends
and favorites are to be forced upon the party
at all hazards, whatever may be the result.
"A Mountain Democrat" in to-day's Her.
aid appears to have received similar i'm
preston and gives way to a heartfelt indig
nation that any individual or portion Of the
party would dare, whatever consequence
would follow to its harmony to foist oljec
tionabe men upon the Convention and ask
the sterling Democracy Of the State to give
them willing support lie urges that such
scheming should lie thwarted by the exercise
Of proper care at the primary election and
the selection Of such delegates as will be
faithful and honest exponents Of the will of
the party, and fearless to do their duty in op-
position to all pipe laying and corrupt inhu-
ences.
We are free to confess that we have not
AS yet seen the evidences of an intention to
pursue policy so crafty dictatoria and dan
gerous to the best interest Of the Democracy,
but we do assure our readers, that if such
plan of action is pursued, we will give no
quarters to the authors of the mischief
The time is passed for these senseess quar-
rels about aspiring leaders. We want no
more factions denominated "Gwin" and
"Broderick, no more trickery and unfair
dealing-no more Misrepresentation of the
will Of the people-and no more dishonest
representation, and corrupt officials. But
We do want tried, faithful and honest men
men Of generous and patriotic impulses;
with capacity to serve, but modesty to pre-
vent their forcing themselves upon the peo-
pie. Such as these we want and require, and
not the stereotyped candidates who make
their appearance with eager demand and con-
summate assurance whenever and wherever
Office is to be obtained.
We want no men as candidates whose de-
votion to principles are made subservient to
the will of leader There are those above
party leadership and one-man dictation; and
such should be the standard bearers of
great and victorious party. To such men
the honest democratic masses would rally in
support in numbers greater than the leaves
of the forest, and with strength like the
sweeping hurricane.
In speaking for ourselves, we speak for
thousands, when saying that we will not fol-
low the lead Of any aspirant whose highest
aim is personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, and the sue
cessful working Of political wires.
The Convention for Safe nominations will
be held in Sacramento, on the l4th of July,
and. it behooves the Democracy to see to it
that delegates are sent there who will give
fair expression of their WILL and select ticket |
whose election would reflect honor upon
the party and the State. 1t is important in
the Gubernatorial nomination that we should
have man who has been tried, and found
honest, faithful and true to every position
that generous people have intrusted to
lim-one whose reputation is not confined
10 this State, but is national in its character