The Shasta courier., 1861-08-17
Gubernatorial Canvass.

The success of the Union Democracy in the
present canvass is rendering itself more ap-
parent daily, and the true Union element -
| it developes itself, despite the yituperation
and misrepresentation ofthe undesirable"
Hessian press, is rallying to our support in a
manner that cheers the heart Of every pat
riot.
This healthy condition of the public mind
comports with our national character, and
augurs well for the permanence and aut.ori-
ty of the Government in all its legitimate
acts, in view of the unfortunate circumstances
which have involved our country in the
horrors of civil war.
The divisions that existed last year among
the people, and gave the victory to the Re-
publicans, are to be found in full blast at the
present time, but behind the scene the casual
observer cannot fail to discover an awakening
of the @ sober second thought'' that will now
lead to results widely different There is a
reactionary element that will add vastly to
our numbers, who are in favor of perpetual
ing an organization, and who favor the pre-
servation of the Government, and whR1afsire
afterwards to see that equal and q rs
tice be meted to all sections of thee
We apprehend that no man of refectleh will
throw away his vote on questions involving
results of such vital import to our welfare.
The plottings of Machievellian politicians
are receiving scrutiny from the intelligence
of the people that bespeaks in the thunder
tones of Niagara determination to come
up to the exigencies of the times, and cast
off the incubus that heretofore welded them
to defunct partisan organization. They
realize that ultraism, whether in the North
or South, has had its day, and the time for
moderation is at hand, and they see in the
Union Democracy the only party that can
give utterance to this sentiment, and hence
their determination to sustain it. There are
thousands whose volition will lead them into
our ranks, and make them co-laborers with.
us in the present contest
The Union is a sign and symbol Of strength,
and now is the time for the people to rally in
it's support, and lay aside all pettifogging
excuses, and vote for John Conness, who is
the very embodiment of this sentiment in
this State. Now is the time for the people of
California, with increased emphasis, to declare
their determination that no stain of disloyal-
ty attach to their character and blacken the
proud record that they have already earned.
The Constitution, made glorious by the name
of Washington, and not glittering general
ities," is the principle involved and the
practical test at issue. "Once in the Union
always in the Union" ought never to be for
gotten or lost sight of, and that party who
is devoted to first principles and the max
inns of government as handed down to us by
Madison, Jefferson and jackson ought by all
means to receive the preference of the suffra-
ges of the people. The "Union sliding" and
higher law politicians deserve rebuking
| Just as much as the revilers of the Constitu-
ton and those who enunciate sentiments akin
to the following: As my State goes, so go
l." They belong to the same category, and
ought to be left in the boot together. What
Washington and his illustrious compeers
handed down to US is now to be presented
and perpetuated free from the stain of fanat
itism, no matter from what quarter it may
enanate. Speaking of the Union, Banks,
now Major General, and occupying very
important command in the Federal army,
said, Let it slide,'' in order to accomplish
some temporary object. 1t must be all free
or all slave" said Lincoln. They cannot
bury partisan issues in the present distracted
condition of the country, nor rise above the
level of the Chicago platform, which is to
them as binding as the Apostles Creed, nor
surrender an iota gained by the ballot box
last election. We are lothe to discredit them,
OF declare want of faith in their sincerity,
but we are not to be any longer blinded
Their management of public affairs, and
particularly their conduct of the war, has not
impressed us very favorably with their ad-
ministrative capacity, and their special clap
trap has no other significance than spread
eagle patriotism, and desire to catch votes
under false pretences. The honest voters OF
California distrust party who steal the
livery of heaven to serve the devil in," and
will prefer to cast their votes for John Con-
ness, instead of Leland Stanford, at the next
election.
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