Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-03
The Spoakership.

We belive Il is conceded that, as the Lieu
tenant Governor is from the Southern portion
Of the State and the Governor from the center
the North Is entitled to the Speaker. Several
Democratic papers are advocating the claims
Of Hon. Phil Moore, Of Nevada county, for
the position, and they speak encourngingly and
confidently of his prospects. lie is eminently
qualified for the position, has experience, is
familiar with Parliamentary rules, and would
make an admirable presiding officer. Ills De-
mocracy is unimpeachable, his ability admit
ted, his character irrcproachablc. lie enters
the contest under suspicious circumstances
and with strong force to back his claims
The Grass Valley -NdtiOMdI-the organ of the
gallant Democracy Of Nevada county-in urg-
ing his claims, says:
II 10 generally conceded We believe that the Hon
Phil. Moore, OF this County. is the most prominent
and popular candidate now IN the field for the Spca
kership. Mr.. Moore has served several terms in the
Legislature Of State with credit and ability, 10
fine parliamentarian, afable, courteous, and au
sWervnR national Democrat, possessing every quail.
hcation necessary To mike him peculiarly fitted for
that position. Should he be selected 10 preside over
tho deliberations Of the next Legislature. we are
aud honor, and with grnce and prumpttudo une.
quAllcd BY any of his predecessors.
This is high praise, and We think deserved.
At the last session Of tho Legislature Mr..
Moore was elected Speaker pro. tenn, near the
close Of the session, and during the brief pc.
riod he presided, gave the most unmiStAkNblc
evidence Of his fitness for the position. lie
dispatched business with the utmost rnpidity,
but rapidity in the discharge Of business is
only ono Of his merits. Possessing profound
and intimate knowledge Of Parliamentary law,
remarkable QuicknesC Of perception, together
with sound Judgment, great decision Of char
acter and courteous bearing, he won the con.
tidcncc and commanded the respect Of every
member Of the House.
A political party needs men for high posi-
ton who are qualified by character and ability
to stand as opponents Of its crecd-mcn who
will not faint by the way and submit to dis
honorable compromises whose integrity
and principle are not assumed for campaign,
to be laid aside in the halls Of legislation, but
inwrousht in the very fibre Of their being
men who have never wavercd in their attach
ment to the principles Of their party--mcn Of
discretion and tirmncss, equal to all cmergcn.
cics and superior to all allurcmcnts from the
path of duty and right We know Mr.. Moore
TO be one Of this character. He has liberal
gifts large, broad views, mature judgment and
great industry. lie is man not only capable
Of knowing what is right, but of inHcxible
frmness to maintain it at personal cost In
tcgrity, that nothing can influence to DO wrong
is the basis of his character; and such man
We desire to see elevated to the Speakcrship,
Good Speakers cannot be picked up anywhere
and It is an office too important and response.
bio to DO entrusted to incompetent or unwor-
thy hands, Those who have served with Mr..
Moore. who have seen him preside, bear will
ing testimony to his ability, impartialty, dig
nifty and courtesy, and all Of them would re.
joice at his election.
We sincerely hope that he will receive the
unanimous vote Of the Fl Dorado delegation
for Speaker. lie il the man for the position,
and his election will be crcdtable to tho party,
beneficial to the State.