, 1859-09-23
CAlrORNIA ELEcrIOs.-By nezt mail we

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CAL1EoRNIA ELEcuoS. BY next mail we
hope 70 be able 70 lay before our readers
the result Of the election in this state,
which came of on Monday last, and, an-
ticipating that event, we venture to pre-
DICT that Mr. LATHAM has been elected
governor BY a crushing minority majOri-
ty which will convince the republican par
y, and the tradncers Of the present admin
istration, that reason once more has as
Sumed her sway over the public mind
Should the administration democracy have
carried the day as predicted, the future
success Of the "blaeks RNEill be gloomy
enough. The democracy Wiii-fully 7kays-
tested their strength and ability to cope
with the combined oppOsitiOn-rspublicans
and free-soilers, "black adorers" or dissent
ing democrats; and in future it will not be
necessary to compromise the least jot or
title Of party usage, for the purpose of
"eOurting " an enemy or pleasing q doubt
full friend. Such too ohsnfs resorted to
in forming the ticket which is to be pre-
sented TO the party, for their suffrage. Al
"comprOmise" between antagonistic politi-
cal friends is generally accomplished by
conceding high positions in the party, or
place upon the party's ticket the names Of
those most conspicuous for in6delity to its
principles, or from fears entertained that
this or that mans influence may be necessary
to guarantee its success That such course
Is often resOrted to, It is hardly necessary
to assert or sabstantiate by instances. It
Is a triok well known to most politicians
best known to those who have met with
most success. That such schemes and de-
vices have entered into the politics Of Cali
fonia. IL is but reasonable to suppose, and
We eoDgratulate the party throughout the
state upon the present rupture, (unfortu-
nate though Il may seem to it) firmly be-
Heving that Il will have q tendency, n tie
end, to thoroughly unite the party, cement
it, union. apd lead to success.
Never before. perhaps, has political
controversy for supremacy been waged
with more smbittered feeling or determine
ton, than at present in California. As
saults upon character the most foul /; re.
examinations and retOrts upSn oppOneutsi
the most humiliating; ell are brought into
constant requisition in the conduct Of the
present canvass. Principles and policy are
but secondary considerations, and only
forms a rallying point-ia Aams-around
which prgjudiced partisans may gather
Ts show the extent to which political ex-
element may lead, we append the follow
ing from correspondent Of the Sacramen-
70 Union, under date Of 9th ult.:
Broderick b going through The State attacking
private characterS, and at the same time announces
hat be VIII not b responsible, as In the San Francis
an indvid1ali 1--we club him, il viii do no good II
We kll him, IL will only make him a martyr"
The following extract from a letter, re-
seiVed BY gentleman in this place, dated
San Francisco. Aug. 18th, also goes to
show the feeling with which private citi-
Eenst- --nOt politioians-(for the writer is Of
the former CLASSY have enlisted in the fray:
ssToa nay Be aware of The contest IL this STATE.
beaded BY BrodeFiek, who has, by the most daring
outrages on political rights become Senator Of the
Unnted statas, and finding be could not dictate 10
the President the appointments TO oice in this com
monHealth, has dared make the attempt 70 divide the
denocratc party. 30 Is 70 show his absolute sOver-
eighty. Bis miscreanls and services who did his bid
ding and gained him the SenatOrship BY foul means
The promises Of federal olces-being disappointed by
he refusal Of James Bnchanan 10 sanction bis william
eos bargains, have become the foul mouthed OpPo-
nents Of The administration, and have leagued with
their oompess in deception the black republicans 70
defeat The only nationality party which now exists
Latham got the nomination Of Governor, and previous
% his becoming the bannerbearer Of the party, he
was recognized a. exemplar Of correct conduct as
pablo servant. When be resigned the Coectorship
ofths port, Mr.. Guthrie then Secretary Of the Treas
pabic doines' such a none otheF under Es eiEcpm
etanoes, had been honored with previously. To de
fhme this mertorous public man has been an object
q great moment with BrOderick aad his nymidons,
but they commenced showing their teeth too soon.
Had they deferred their malicious efJrts until nigh
election day. some honest minds might have been
dqped BY The bEazen audaeity Of the bowling dogs
who have been literary baying the moon" but al
ready Latham, their intended victim has drawn their
teeth, 80 that 70 bite any democrat and poison him
with their virus, they feel themselves incapable
Tor mischief Senator Gwin has been assaled like
wise, and is 10 be regretted for his own character
as public man. that he descended 70 Broderick
level, and At public meetings in public speech has
literally hayed him, until the rotten carcass Of the
vulgar hound absolutely ainks in the ostrs Of every
honetminded citizen who is capable Of thinking and
who feels The interest every honest man should feel in
The moral honesty Of a laWlmaker Of bis country-l
However, good must ennre from the expOstions given
y those political teksters Of their past doings as 70
them may Be applied literally the saying Of Hadibas:
when rogues fall out and fight, honest men NAV |
come By their right Broderiek has openly ayerred
his election cost him t27S O0o So much for trckster
pohtciansF OLD HICKORY. |
0oon Yrv,n uon uo,n-,.