Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-09
San Francisco Correspondence.
SAY FRANoIsco, June 7th


ers carried away large number of persons,
many of whom, taking advantage of the low
rates of fare. intend to return with their fami-
lies. 1t supposed the war in Europe will
deter immigration; if so, those who remain
here may, at the end, be better off Our In
terests must flourish for the producing class
es invariably gain by conflicts in which they
are not participants. We may become in
volved with Mexico. The attempt to bolster
up set of spectators at the expense of ma
tional honor may cause collision and it will
not be the fault of Buchanan if such conclu-
sion does not happen. The late Lecompton
Legislature by passing resolution instructng
Senator Broderick to resign, were guilty of
Inconsistency that may be termed ridiculous,
| if not shameful When they were busy vast
ing the time and money of the people in fool
ish attempts to gag Mr. Broderick. the most
prominent supporters of the Administration
had acknowledged the Leeompton Constitu-
tion an unmitigated fraud, "reeking with cor
ruption :" and when the facts were too plain
to admit of denial, the model legislature,
manifesting a vicious proclivity to villany,
overlooked the henious conduct of the old
Lime Pointer-G win. The instruction busi-
ness bids fair to be run into the ground. The
last kick is Washington's. He has acted on
the axiom, "Mind will control natter" and
he assumes the position that mind is only to
be found in federal officials that matter is the
delegates to the Lecompton State Conven-
ton. | do not feel disposed to question his
authority; but the delegates may deem his
dictation a direct insult to their understand
ings. | do not think, however, that the dele
gates will resent the interference of federal
officials for the presumption is, that a billet
in the Custom House-even if it should be
only to shake mats or empty spittoons-will
be sufficient to atone for any degradation.
The delegates are not expected to think, but
to obey the orders of those who are teD,2ora.
rily in possession.
The rumors circulated by the Administra-
ton, rehecting dishonor on Senator Douglas,
are, in every sensible mans opinion weak
inventions Of the enemy. Though they are
striving to deceive him, by hollow professions
of friendship, the political guillotine is con-
stantly active, decapitating his friends. Mr..
Douglas can not be blind to facts; and the
anxiety to coax him back into their infamous
circle is proof that he is out, and will not be
deluGed back. Ifhe should desert, it would
be no reason for the people desertng and be.
traying themselves The principle of popu-
lar sovereignty is not to be strangled by one
or many traitors. 1t is the original princi-
pie of our system of govern .aent and the
abuse of power, by Buchanan and his para
sites, being an exception, proves the principle
OF selfgovernment to be correct. 1t is pain
ful to think that vice and corruption have
attained such magnitude, that sense ofdutv
compels an assertion of right, never before
questioned since our conflict with Great
Britain. The people have now to declare
their independence of federal influence. l
have no doubt of the result for the principle
will not be ignored though the Admnistra-
tion command their delegates to ignore the
entire question" Here, in California. | find
at least three aspirants to prominent posi-
tions who have left their families in Washing
ton City. No doubt desire to economize
caused the gentlemen many sighs and tears.
Public duties are, at times, disagreeably
troublesome, 10y severing tender ties. Liv.
ing, and household expenses being so much
less in Washington than here, renders the
matter eXcusable.
Mr. Broderick really intends to canvass the
State the people will have an opportunity
of seing the man as he is. He has hard
battle to fight, for the whole federal power
will strive to crush him out but, mark me,
his name is the indomitaJIe. BEL