Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-20
pemOcratiO Nesting at Diamond Spring.

Everywhere in our county the indications
arc exceedingly flattering for the Democracy.
The simple announcement that Q speech will
be made at a precinct, is sufficient Of itself to
bring out an immense mass Of sterling Demo.
Gratis We have never seen n deeper interest
manifested in q campaign, or more enthusiasm
evoked at meetings The people, with una
nimity unparalleled. or parslleled only in the
case Of the traitor Arnold, seem determined
to rcbIkc BrOderick-to fix their seal Of con-
demnation on the brow Ofhim who has proved
false to his pledges, false to his party, false to
his Stntc-MngrAtefu to his friends, cOwHrdly
to his Opponcnts-whO has been guilty Of
trckery, perfidy and ingratitude. Their con-
tempt for him, and Indignation ut his course
they are giving unmistakable evidence Of every
day.
An unusually large crowd Of persons assem-
bled on Monday night at Diamond Springs 70
listen to the stirring, lucid, convincing speech
eS 0f Senator Gwin. Geo. Pen. Johnston and
Col. Robertson. At y o'clock Mr.. Hunt call
cd the meeting to order, aud put in nOmina-
ton Mr.. T.. y. StrOut for President lie was
elected by reclamation, as were also McSSTS
Carpenter, Foster, Crittcnden and I.arkin
Vice Presidents. and Mr.. Brooks Secretary -
As soon as the meeting was organized vehc
mcnt calls were made for Senator Gwin, who
promptly mounted the stand and gAzed with
pleasure and admiration on that crowd Of in
teligent, loyal, devoted Democrats. Long,
loud and hearty cheers greeted the noble Sen
ator. In clear, forciblc, mastery manner
he addressed the meeting, taking up and dis.
cHssinS one by one the different queEtionE
that agitatc the public and divide parties. lie
dwclt long and earnestly on the Central Over
land Mail route, proved that his colleague
knew nothing about il, said he believed it l."
he the shortest and most feasible r0utc, and
pledged himself to urge upon Congress the
necessity Of reducing the time and increasing
the appropriations for it, lie was convinced
the mails could be carried over il in twenty
DAYS, and he would advocate n bill for that
purpose. We have not space tU give Cycn, q
pFnopSis of his speech. 1t was plain matter
Of fact speech, free from personalities. and de-
cidedly the NbleSt We have heard during the
campaign. 1t was listened To- with Close Mt
tcntinn and enthusiastically received. At its
conclusion he was Justify chccrcd.
NOcifrrouS calls were then made for Pen
Johnston. who calmly stepped an the stand
and for two hours. in n strain Of imprisoned
cloQuencc. unclaimed the attention of the au-
diencc. II is needless to say that his speech
produced the widest enthusiasm, that it dc.
lighted the Democracy and added to the cnv
able reputation Of :hc speaker as n brilliant
anil effective orator. AS he will address tho
Democracy Of this city next Saturday night,
We shall not comment further on his happy
and successful effort at Diamond Springs.
Col. ThoS. Robertson was then called fnr.
and although suffering from severe indi>po>i.
ton. he most forcibly and clolurntlv address.
cd the meeting. Col. Il. is one nf the ablc>t
speakers in our county, and never fails tn
please his audience. Al n late hour the meet
ing adjourned with cheers for the speakers,
the candidates aud the Democratic party.
Nrw SronE-Our young friend W. IT, Pet.
lit, has opened cigar stationary and fancy
store in the house, 0n Main street, opposite
the plaza corner. He keeps the best ofcv,rv.
thing in his line, is accommodating and n,Ta.
HE. and sells at the most reasonable prices
lie deserves to he well pAtronizcd. and VIC
trust will he. lie has our thanks for some
fragrant lIavanaS."
4 BREACH or i;ooD MAxxEKs.- Brod.
crick is = man Of violent and ungnvcrnaLlc
temper. and when excited. he is inSolcnt and
ovcrhcarinS in the extreme. We find an cx.
hihiton ofthiS trait OF character in the follow.
Ing circumstance:
At I.AnCha Plana, Mr. Bro,lcrick denounced
the CaSS letters, and then remarked: "S"w
! will address myself To my Irish fellow cii-
zcns. What nrc you going To d" with such
an Administration ?" Thirty or forty If them
answered." We arc going To support it
lie then said-"Y0u are not worthy 10 b"
American citizens: yon are only lit I" be
slaves. trailing chains at your heels. aId If |
had the power. would ,li>frAnch>c every one
Of yun." They replied" Thank tod, YOU
have not the power"
The foregoing comes to MS indirectly. but
in n way that leaves no room 10 doubt its cor.
reCtncSs - Sac ci.ynH1rH