The Placer herald., 1858-08-14
The Broderick- Republican PARTY.

we dSSuiIle tno ABOVE 10 Oe the true name
of the coalition formed at Sacramento be-
tween the Conventions of Broderickites and
Republicans. Although these Conventions
did not actually meet together, and although
their programmes were not alike in every
respect, yet, the excellent understanding
that existed between the leaders, the remark
able similarity of portions of their platforms,
and the nomination by the Republicans of
a portion Of the nominees of the Broderick-
ite convention, 60 most conclusively to prove
that fusion has been effected which is here
after to constitute the opposition to the
Democratic party in California. The Re
pnblicans experienced little difficulty in COM
ing to the support of these nominations
There was, for time, show of resistance
on the part of some of their members, but
they gradually yielded their objections and
came in to cordial support of the fusion
movement.
This acqniesence in a move, that at first
thought would seem to be destructive blow
to the organization of the Republican, party
will be found, upon close examination, to be
dictated by policy that looks beyond the
disasters of the present campaign, to the
Presidential battlefield of go. They saw a
body of men who bad quarreied with the
Democratic party and with the Admnistra-
ton of Mr.. Buchanan; who, though vindi-
ctive in disposition were weak in numbers.
They were about to set up political house
keeping for themselves. Though differing
in name the difference Of sentiment was
not great from that of Republicans. So
near of accord, indeed, were the views of
each, that when the platforms of the two
conventions were passed, in their main feat
ures, Republicans could detect but little diff
ference. The auspicious moment bad come
to win these deserters from the Democratic
faith and fasten them in the bonds of
irrevocabe political fellowship with Repub
licans, and promptly was the opportunity
embraaed-the word was spoken, the fusion
consumated. Henceforward the Republicans
will claim all who have left the support Of
Mr. Buchanan's administration to follow in
the lead Of BroAerck and McKibben as their
political friends and partisans, and will con.
fer and work with them for the defeat Of
the Democracy. For time a distinction
may be made in names, but for all the pur
poses of an opposition to the Democracy,
they will be as one party. until the campaign
of 1860 will rally them all under one ban
ner, and possibly a new title
The policy Of the Republican State Con
vention will be followed b. that party in
their county meetings And although they
may not openly, in all instances, indorse the
Broderirk tickets, at the election their votes
will mainly be cast in that direction.
Here in Placer county, a move of the
kind has already been made On last Satur-
day, a portion Of the Republican County
Committee met, and the result Of their con-
ference showed majority to be in favor of
adopting the Broderick ticket, excepting one
candidate. As a quorum of the committee
was not present they Adjourned to future
day, at which time, it is believed they will
determine to fuse.
Already has the Republican movement
had the effect to open the eyes of Democrats
who lad permitted themselves to be deceiv-
ed into the belief that the Democratic parry
had taken wrong ground on the Kansas
question, and we now find numbers who
perceiyng the trap set for them. intend to
adhere to the party Of their original faith,
having yet the confidence to believe that a
party that has stood as faithfully by the
compromises of the Constitution, been as
fair to all sections of the Union, and so long
has stood the assaults of sectionalism, as the
Democratic, is yet the one upon which to
rely with confidence for An equitable settle
ment of the question that has so long dis
turbed the quiet of the country.
Let Democrats no longer deceive them
selves, but come out of the Broderck Re-
publican coalition and take their sand be-
meath the true flag! The time in which TO
decide is short. The man who fails to re-
nounce his connection with this conglom-
etate political association. before the election
cannot expect, neither will he be hereafter
rerognized as a member Of the Democratic
party.
Arrest of Hlghwaymen.
On Thursday three fellows stopDed two