The Shasta courier., 1859-06-04
The Issue.

On our nrst page will be found communlca-
ton from Jacksonian,n relative to the existing
dincrences in the Democratic ranks, growing out
OF the Kansas imbrogio, in which the writer
combats the position heretofore and now occu-
pied by the Courier.
The writer lays down the proposition, that
there is an issue in the present canvass, which
is sought to be avoided or ignored by what he
terms the Administration wing OF the Democ-
racy-which is, that person must endorse
the acts of the present President in order to be
inside of the organization. Right at this point
we differ with " "Jacksonian." His premises are
false, as we will proceed to demonstrate, and
hence the argument which he very ingenously
and with much plausibility builds thereon, falls
to the ground.
"Jacksonian" Acknowledges that the State
Central Committee does not make this test di-
rectly, but thinks it does so indirectly, by re-
quiring an endorsement of the platform adopted
by the Convention presided over by Mr.. Hardy
-one resolution of which expresses confidence
in the Administration of Mr.. Buchanan.
Jacksonian" knows that it has always been
customary to pass resolutions of this character
was adopted by the Democratic Convention of
this State complimentary to the Administration
of Mr.. Pierce. And yet many of the Democracy
did not approve every act of Mr.. Pierce. So with
Mr.. buchanan. Many Democrats differ from him
on various questions-a majority of Democrats,
perhaps, do not endorse his recommendation of
specific duties. I'D ralorem duties have for years
been contended for by the Democracy. And yet
is this any reason for the Democracy to wage
war upon his Administration, and through his
Administration, upon the great Democratic or
ganization of the country? Certainly not. Let
the opposition wage war upon our party. Do
not render them aid and assistance. Do not
furnish them club with which to batter the
head of our party. In short, it is preposterous
to suppose that the Democracy of California, in
endorsing the Administration in general terms,
thereby wish to be understood as favoring every
act of the President. Even under the Admins
tration of Gen. Jackson, many Democrats differ
ed with him on certain questions. Did they
therefore wage war upon his Administration !?
Certainly not. They still continued to support
the nominees of the regular organization.
The right course for Democrats to pursue is
this If you differ from the Presidents tariff
views, or Kansas policy, why, strive to combat
them with argument but do not go outside of
the organization to do so. Let it be fight in
side of the party lines. If the majority be against
you, submit for the time, and continue to con-
tend for what you think the right After awhile
your sentiments may prevail-the majority may
be with you. Suppose this were the case now
suppose the last State Convention had endor-
sed Douglas throughout, what would you,
Jacksonian," have said if the minority had
then, like you have done, Withdrawn from all
political connection with the majority? Would
you not have denounced them as boilers and
disorganizers? Ay, would you.
For ourselves, we think it the duty of every
Democrat to stick to the old Democratic orgaIi-
glorious battle fields have been won. Suppose
a few errors have crept into it is the greater
good which still remains to be counted as moth
.ing? Is your views of Popular Sovereignty all
that remains of Democracy Is there naught
else in the platform of the glorious old party to
love and fight for? God forbid. In our opin-
ion, if Kansas, and every word that has ever
been written or spoken about her, were buried
in the sea, the old Democratic party would still
be worthy of the veneration and support of all
men who love the Union and wish to see it per-
petuated.
We appeal then to the Democrats of Shasta
County to remain with the regular organization.
To those who are disposed to sustain what is
termed the Anti-Lecompton organization, we
PROFOUND this question, What good do you
expect to accomplish thereby ?" The Black Re-
publican party will be in the field with full
ticket. By leaving the old Democratic party,
you but increase the chances of the Republican
nominees. By dividing the Democracy, you but
give aid and comfort to the Republicans. If in
face of these self-evident facts-facts so plain
that an intelligent man cannot help seeing them
you still persist in dividing the strength of the
Democratic party, under the illusory idea that
YOU are iupelleu tuerctO ny DeiuOCrdtlC prlncl-
Piles, then, all we have to say is, God preserve
the country from such Democracy For our
selves, we would rather swallow a dozen LIE.
compton Constitutions than assist the Black Re.
publicans in their efforts to obtain possession o.
the Government.
"Ar THEIR OLD TRIcKs."-Under this caption
the Sacramento Register publishes portion O
the platform adopted by the last State Conven.
ton, and ascribes it to the Shasta Lecomp-
tonites." We fear the very distinguished ani
in truth, the very talented editor of the Register
is becoming somewhat :" obfusticated
VIsIToRs.-To the great water case of Lud
wig VS.. Howe ct al, now being tried in oul
District Court, we are indebted for the presenc,
of nearly the entire Weaverville bar. Among
the number are Judge Pitzer, Judge Williams
Judge Miller, and plain (not in person. Messrs
Chadbourne and Howe.
TEHAMA FOR DESvER.-This county has gon
for Denver against Weller by very large ma
jority, in the primary meetings. The Beaco,
gives list of delegates elected so far as hears
from, but does not pretend to classify them /
is also understood that the Denver delegates ia
vor the claims of Mr.. Logan for Senator