Nevada national., 1859-08-20
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Ma Esssoa s-As N old line democrat, !
have always votsd ths ticket of my party
This e characteristic Of every democrat, and
esnssitutes the great secret OF The past sue
o~cs and present greatness Of the democra-
ey' u k, and has been for half century,
parry u principles and not men," par
v tna' nss paid religious adelisy to organi-
sasion. ana thus BY . concert Of action, d.
reeied TO one great object, been able TO meet
and overcons allie foes, and peacefully con
duct the country tous giorsous present.
Bat yet, within Abe pss. weer, I have heard
mep-not democrats. tGos forbid sha, an,
democrat should TINS spsak) k)-,sy that they
would vste . portion Of the oppo-i.ion tick.
ct, and that they knew many other. sha.
Woodland preiess TO bs democrats In the
same breath.
The treschcry Of the traitor Arnold 10 not
% hsse ~ the trsschery Of such men. Ar
nold. wben he bad betrayed his country,
Joined the ranks Of the enemy: these men are
the worst enemies OF the democracy. yet they
srs found lurking about the amps Of the
party. and like sueskins spanieis, seeking to
catch the unwary. Another class Of men are
going about this county. and have been 10
this town for the past week or more, who are
appealing TO the lowest passions Of which
human nature 10 capablc--I refer to the anti
Lscompton County Candidates and their
friends. They are all things unto all men,
and II BY strategy, duplcity, or humbus-
gerry, they can suceesd In supplanting The
regular democratic nominees Of Nevada
county, those who vote for them must be held
responsible for the future embarrassmen, Of
our government s6aira
In this contest, as in The last, they are On.
gagged 10 guerrilla warfare. They are try.
ing to wean from the party its old friends BY
plausible professions Of their present faith or
promises Of future change Of their political
standing. They are asking the voters Of the
county to support them for what they have
been, or what they say they may be heresf-
ter, and not for what they noso are. They
appeal to personal friendships. social re.
lations, fraternal ties, and some Of them are
vile enough 10 erpcct support on account Of
the locality Of birthplace or religious senti-
ment.
Such sppesls % there are unknown 10 The
democratic creed in opposition 10 its every
principle. hostile TO the genius Of our free
Institutions aud should be resented by every
honest democrat Let sueh things be en-
couraged, and the rule Of ci, II law will no
longer grant the blessings Of civil liberty !;
tbe legislative forum will become corrupted;
courts OF Justice will become engines Of tor
iure. and the infuriate moh will ignite the
torch Of Abe incendiary 10 are the temples Of
religion. II these men, as some Of them do
TOW profess. intend 10 come and be with ur,
why not wait until we may learn the SINGER
ity Of their professions BY their sctionsi--
Why ask 10 TO vots for them while they are
without the pale Of the democracy With
what show Of reason can they expect our
support, for them or their friends, when We
have gssd ticket o. our own. Of those who
siand on our own platform.
The democracy Of Nevada county will no.
be deceived by such professions. simos,
know they will not. believe that 10 the
f.ithful devo.ees Of our principles be, ong the
emoluinents and honors OF ONCE, and know
the county will be better served BY our own
candidates. Why then should any democrat
hesitate "a 10 his course Of sctions The con.
vsntions have met and nominated our stan
dsrd bearers, aud though some Of us have
been disappointed In our aspirations CT those
Of our friends, shall the party suneri No
let us hear an emphatic mo- On the 1th OF
September such . no ~ will administer
disaster to our enemies, aud witberiuR re-
buke to those who are attempting to seduce
some Of our gallant advocates from the sup
port Of our ticket. Let Them know that they
cannot tamper with the sacredness Of our po-
litical faith; let them know that we aye true
to the instincts Of principle, 90 that hereafter
II they choose 10 battle with Us. they will
openly svow their cause, and wholly aban-
don the eowsrdly chspperal movements now
going on iu this campaign.
lam fully aware that desperate attempt
10 being made, particularly Ia this town. to
estrange democrats from the support Of their
county ticket, and in carrying on their work
the opposition are assuming the asrb Of dem
ocracy. The town is full Of political run
ing themselves upon the unsuspecting. and
tying 10 break up this Gibralter Of the dem.
ocracy. But believe we will sustain our
prestige. and will prove impervious to a'l
attacks. Let the democracy. one and all
scorn the political spies, BE- faithful to prip-
ciple, true to the party. and vote the State
ticket beaded BY Latham for Governor. the
county ticket beaded BY Anderon for Sena
tor. and ell will he right. and the democrat
ic ticket will BE- surely elected.
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