Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-31
Fer the Democrat.
The Future Of the Democratic Party

dead, desire, with your permission, to offer
few reflections Oh the Future Of the Demo
cratic party" ! am no place hunter nor am
welded to any particular champion Of the
Democratic party, but having been reared in
the faith want to see Rcpublicahism rebuked
in 1860. and Democracy triumphant The d.
visions which have existed in the Democratic
party, Of which our opponents have taken al.
vantage, and the defeats which il has expe-
rienecd, in the last few years, have been tee
generally regarded aS causes for discourage
ment, with reference to its future PROSPECTS.
While regretting these divisions, and sharing
in common with my Dcmoci attic friends the
diSappointmentS Of defeat in other States,
when faithful and true standard bearers have
been stricken dOHn, | do not join in the con.
clusion to which many have come, as to the
future prospects and hopes Of the Democracy.
The State Of California is essentially and
strongly Democratic. and it needs but com
mon purpose aud a united action, such as has
animated the party in times past, to keep her
su-tu keep her from the disastrous embrace
Of Black Rcpublicanism. Such a purpose,
and such action. will he manifested By the
Democrat, Of California before the Prcsidcn.
tial election, no matter who may be nomina-
ted at Charleston. The signs nre everywhere
apparent, Of q disposition among the masses
to harInonizc Oh the great questions which
separate Us from the Opposition and to restore
oncc more the united action 80 essential to
success.
- IL the FeaSaHs for such n course AMONG Dem.
ocrats arc demanded, ! may point a. one Of
the controlling causes to the reckless ianati.
riS'rr Bi1rk Rrptl,ii--t,,i-'i+, exe,Btlifje4I At
La Ferry To the prostitution If the
Fu'''Ic interests TO partisan purposes wherever
tn v arc III tower, and the rewards uhb.t,h.
ingly bestowed upon unworthy and reckless
adhcrcnts; to the charges Of bribery prefer.
red against the Republican members Of Com
grc>S. ali pointing to corrupt administration
Of pubic affairs, which can only be arrested
by vigorous and united movement Of the
I)cNi'"Ih'N t'HouSnbut UIc blDn.
What are the obstacle, to sucl, movement,
AMI Hi,at the aus, likely 10 prevent it,
Difference, Of opinion there are, honestly eli.
,rr;nincd beyond doubt, preferences for par
IicI'ar men aud measures, and possibly sup.
posed Fuh'i. or private injuries to redress
Al III, sc and other considerations may stand
ii. ti, lr-t H..
reunion # the Democracy, but they will not
weigh as tnIch n u feather against the tide
Of I,uh,ic sentiment wliich is clearly setting in
that direction. aud which mary like me have
observed with pleasure.
| ron the leading principles Of government
nri The strict constitutional administration Of
pul'ic affairs, t"crc j, but ono sentiment. and
" III b. bat one vote Ami nntcd bv the lead
ia: and ,mi,.la: principles .! Democracy, thrrr
"ii be, AID arcady T., a disposition to yield
p"'s.ra' f. ,iuG> onl private wi>ic'. to the
sr' at ";Ject "I bringing about the restoration
Of Democrats" harmony. and he is no loyal
part san VINO throw, an obstacle in the WAY
Vi >iiri' harmony.
California will not long present t, her sister
State, divided Democracy. Presume few
will deny that many good Democrats, mi>gui
lc'i Hnpd mi,,cd by those in whom they had
confidence, votol the Anti Lcrompton ticket
Ia>t September: they rcgrr. their coui>c and
wish to r,tiacc their steps. Is it the desire Of
the Democratic party to close the door against
them: II it he. it is certainly bad policy
IL leading Parti>ans who have been bitterly
engaged III the recent important struggle, arc
not prepared to surrender their feeling, and
/ views, they will at least have the patriotism
and judgment, hope, to r,trc for time from
the t.,catrr Of battle, and allow younger and
fr, shcr and less selfish soldiers to do service
/ in cause which has been 50 honoraby de-
fcuIcd, in days past, by their seniors.
Of the manner in which harmony is to be
restored to the Democratic ranks, | do not
wish 10 speak. Let others more interested
but not more soiictous for the success Of Dem.
ocra;c principles, suggest some plan. where
there is will there is way" is as true in
politics a, in other affairs. The domincnt
wing Of the party may he trusted with the
ways and means Of accomplishing the object
and whatever they do will be satisfactory to
REPENTANr.
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