Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-30
Cerresiiopdene, Of the Democrat.

DIAHoSD SPRIEos, April 2s, 1889.
MEssRs. EDTORs; As we shall soon be called upon
to take the Geld again In opposition to the uveter-
ate enemies Of the Democratic party, desire tn
make few Suggestions. AZ have besn identified
with the party for years. have stood By you In every
contest, and am extremely anxious fur the success
Of our principles you will exenss the liberty have
taken In submitting few crude ideas IN your rea-
ders. am not q candidate for nomination, but
that does not make me the Iess anxious 10 triumph
over Frederick. Repubcanisu,-a combination that
is . curse TO our State, and i successful, must
bring disgrace upon it.
The attitude Of The Democratic party needs only
TO be fully cOmprchended u command the admin
tiOn Of ell patriotic. lberaIminded American citi
zenS. Its fundamental doctrines are that the PEG
pie govern, through the agents Of their choice and
that government is intended and instituted simply
70 prevent wrong and violence, and by general and
equal laws To regulate the intercourse Of citizens
With each other. II Is not founded or dependant
upon lOca interests, NOR does It appeal IN the rei
giOua or sectional prcjndices and passions II any
class Of citizens 70 sustain itself Democrats pro-
serbs one, although the opposition are secretly
euuningy trying to create that impression, deeming
IL far betGr that the inquiries In regard 70 any can
didate for Office should be. els he competent, 10
be honest, is be faithful tO the C0nstitutiOn!" Il
is the mission 81 the Democratic party to sustain
the d'ctrine of equality, and to carry into practice
the principles best calculated 10 advance the inter-
e,ts and promote the glory II the country. AL
Democrats are entitled to Our confidence and sup.
port, and they have never failed to receive both.
With such party, the maintenance Of principles
only il entitled Tn consideration when preparing for
/ = eamPsigR-tbe els"iee II men, among thUse COM.
potent and worthy, being matter Of little impor-
tanee. Devotion to the public interests and an am
bitOn 10 contribute something To the honor aud
glory Of the country, animate and mrrl Democrats
tn action. Al this time they have sufficient incen-
tive To enter the field With ularcity and maintain
their gr"WRd with RrInness. Tire respective posi-.
Ons Of political parties warrant the assertion that
the Democracy have only TO engage in the approach.
ing canvass with the determination tn labur fur the
a"eendency ri their time honored principles, 70
Gardirss IT individual considerations to gain vic.
tory ~ brilliant any inscribed in the long list
their achievements. No true Democrat will press
his claims, however great they may be- IN the detri
ment II the party. No one will imperil its success
for selfish considerations.
hu hN bTtCSuVu W tOV OIucee ~ DC eup"
parted in the coming contest. the success II the
cause. repeat. should in case be imperiIrd by
rcVtinacious Persisianee of any individual by his
particular friends. Besides State oicerA two Sen.
atnrs and eight AssenIbIymen ia be chosen, We are
I" elect all county officers. with one exception
ell expiring next October. The number Of candi
datea required To 6II 81 many important posts. will
doubtless bring frward considerable number o
competitors fr nomination. but IL the right spirit
prrvsil have no doubt il will, M difficulty need
be experienced. Let our conventions, State and
county, resolve ~ Illuminate none but men Of the
highest integrity and standing. and fully competent
tn discharge the duies Of the respective stations
for which they may he named, with credit 10 them.
seivcs, the party that presents them and the State
and c"unsy. By adopting such . course aud adler
ing :" il throughout, SWch ticket can be presented
Er the support Of the electors - will be triumphant
" sustained at the POIIs. That the DsnocRAv will
idu us in selecting such ticket am satiaGed, and
is 10 10 be h"pod the IIrwocraey generally will.
YOura, - ever,
JEFFERSON.