The daily Butte record., 1858-07-02
Party Tests.

invented IN the dlfferent counties 10 ue'
termine the character of the conven-
lions now about to be held. Could |
they be collected in one volume, they
wonld make fortune for the publisher.
They range from dummy and donkey
like no expression Of political opinion,
to rigid and rank support Of Lecomp-
ton straight. The most contemplate
Of the whole catalogue Of these inven-
tons by the enemies of Democracy,
claims the paternity of that lickspittle,
vermined Lccompton concern, known
as the Sacramento Mercury. That
interesting sheet proposes to exclude
from participation in the Democratic
primary elections, all who are disposed
to sustain the popular sovereignty po-
sition ofeenator Broderick. OF course
this test would admit all who were op-
posed to Brodorick.
Such tests are really refreshing to
men Of principle ! Their officiating
authors should be booted by Democrats
whenever their pap-sucking mouths are
opened They emanate only from
asses wearing the brands of their mas
ters. It has been left for Lecompton-
ism to assert that there can be Dem
ocratic party possessing no principles
but blindly following the dictation of
sectional men. Adopt the " Don't
raise the issue" test, and when the old
sturdy Democrat, who believes in
the right of the people to regulate
their domestic affairs without the
interference Of Congress, and in the
purity Of the ballot box when such a
man presents himself at the primary
hustings Of the party-he is told that
he must vote to form convention that
will make no declaration of principles,
or he cannot vote at all. Adopt the
test of the Mercury, and those who
have for years stood prominent in the
Democratic ranks, battling for princi-
Piles regardless Of men, arc told that
principles are no longer essential, but
that his adhesion or opposition TO GER
tain men must be made manifest, be-
fore he can deposit his ballot. Such is
Lccomptonism-base, servile, dirt-eat-
ing, man worshipping Lccomptonsml
Democracy is quite different thing.
II is principle living and active
intelligence giving expression to its
sentiments, not through its servants
but through its delegates chosen for
that purpose. The play of Bombastes
presents servants in the capacity oI
rulers aud sovereigns, and is very
fair illustration of Lecomptonism
should the latter farce be played to the
same extent.
The only test TO be applied is the
Cincinnati Platform, embracing the
principles Of the Kansas Nebraska bill
and National highway to the Pacific
Our last State convention adopted {
resolution inviting national men of al
parties TO unite with the Democracy il
carrying into practical effect the prin
ciples there avowcd. Let that plat
form and resolution be the test an'
guide in the primary elections. Whel
has the Democratic party shrunk from
an avowal principles, or tied themselvc
to men, and not met with overthrow
and defeat? A strict adherence I
principles, and an endorsement of tn
gallant spirits who have nobly sus
tanned Democratic principles and bat
tied Tor the sovereignty Of the people
and glorious triumph awaits the party
Make no concessions TO the vile an
disgusting recreants to Democracy VIII
have embraced Lecomptonism. kce
the ballot box pure. Boot Lecomp
ton tricksters from tho primary hnsting
Of the party-do not permit them I
show their their traitorous heads !
Democratic conventions. II is onl
thus that the party can preserve its pu
rity and vindicate its principles at th
, ballot box.
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