Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-26

able and who obtained their information cas-.
ually, that secret agreement has been enter
ed into between the friends Of Mr.. BrOderick
and the niggcr-wOrshipers to carry our coun-
ty convention. Several shrewd but not pro-
found lawyers drew up tho contract and by
extravagant offers induced their Black Repub
lican allies to sign it. Some Of them did it
willingly, the more honest ones reluctantly
the BrOdcrickites jOyfully, exultantly.
tits we'll known fact that the Republicans
no longer claim to be Republicans; they have
Indignantly rcpudiated their name and igno-
miniOusly surrendered their platform and en-
listed under the sOmbre banner Of BrOderick-
ism. The latter, however, is Republicanism
of darker shade. Next to their champion
Seward, they regard Mr.. BrOderick as their
best and ablest, because Shrewdest and widest
and trucst friend. lie denounccs them, his
denunciations only endear him the more to
them; he processes to oppose their principles,
they encourage him to pcrscvere in tho good
work; F" this proof positive that they have q
thorough understanding, and by acting the
character out, in all its parts, he can best ad-
vance their interests by bctraying those who
have confidence in his Democracy and intcg-
rity. AS a pretended enemy he can do them
more good than as an open friend. Point to
another Democratic Senator whose course the
Black Republicans approve. What other
Democratic Senator have they eulogized, de-
Tended Not only tho niggcr-worshiping
journals of this State but Of the Atlantic
States are filled with his praises. For Doug
las they have no sympathy, no respect; for
Brodcrick admiration and esteem.
His satellites who never entertained an hon
est thought, gave uttcrance to . free sentiment,
acted without his permission or advice, who
! are his facilc instruments and allow him to
dictate to them with impunity, may defend
him and the Black Republicans and deny that
the two factions have fused, but as they are
known to be his tools, the people laugh to
scorn their defence and denial. Are not his
friends and tho leaders Of Black Republican
ism in our county constantly together, coun'
selling, advising, assisting each otherl Did
not prominent nigger-worshiper, Mr.. Brod-
er,ck's cherished friend and disciple, Capt.
Van Guclder, hoist his name at the head Of
his paper for the Vice Presidency! Does he
not keep it there! Was he not in "a and '65
and every year since tho bosom friend and
adviser of Mr.. BrOderick's friends in this
cOuntyr Did not Van Guelder in "a with
draw from q regular Democratic Convention,
join with the boiling Brodcrick delegates, or
ganize . Brodcrick Convention, nominate and
support BrOdcricE ticket in opposition to tho
re1uIAr nominees Of the Democratic party,
solely to benefit Mr.. Broderick! Did he not,
in company with the incompatible Tallmadge
and men Of his stripe, stump our county for
the Broderick candidatcsi Was he not then
regarded As the agent and confident Of Mr..
Brodcrick9 Has he not devoted his time,
his talents, feeble as they are, to the cause Of
Brodcrickism? Was he not one among the
first to congratulate Mr.. Brodcrick on his
election to position he has filled SO discred-
itably? All who arc familiar with the politi-
cal history Of FL Dorado, know that every as
scrtion we have made relative to Van Gucld-
ers friendship for and support Of Mr.. BrOder-
lex can be proved. And yet we find ledg-
ling Democrat, who sought nomination from
the American Convention and was shamcfully
beaten, aud who boastcd Of his Amcricanisln
until that humiliating event. denouncing Van
Guelder for adhcring consistently and with
unchanging fidelity, to the fortunes Of his old
friend and "ehiet." With what propriety
dare he question Vans sincerity, or honesty,
or political proclivitics! Is he competent to
judge what principles are!-he who has man.
ifcstcd his contempt for them by indiscrimin-
ately advocating and cOndcning all Prinei.
pies!
Since the memorable struggle Of 81, amid
all changes, under all circumstances, Van has
remained the Stcadtast, enthusiastic, diSinter
cstcd friend Of Dir. BrOderick, and when he
placed the name Of Mr.. Broderick at the head
Of his columns for tho Vice Presidency, he
did SO, il not by his advice at least with his
appreciation. The step was too important to
| IAAS W ANHVuG ColISultdtlOu, anu VAN 3 AuOWIl
friendship and fidelity to Mr. BrOdcrick, justi-
fics the conclusion that he first advised with
his friends before he vcntured to hoist his
name. No induccment could tempt him to
injurc the prospects of his "chief"
Van is the acknowledged leader of the
Black Republican party of our county; he
joined it when it was weak, unpopular and in
hopeless minority; he controls it and can
make it SubscrviCnt to BroderickiSm. AS a
leading. influential. trusted Broderickite he
affiliated with it, for the purpose Of transferr-
ing it to his chief when necessary and when
itwOuld operate to his advantage. By his in
sidiOus advice it dropped its name, repudia-
ted its platform, and without shame or hesita-
ton stepped into the ranks Of BrOderickism.
Van, acting in the double capacity Ofagent for
Mr. Broderick and leader Of the Black Repub-
licans, knew what terms to propose, what
would be acceptable and Accedcd to. Under
such favorable circumstances . bargain was
speedily cOnsummated, and the two factions
are lovingly acting in concert, under the able