The Placer herald., 1861-05-04
A Flimsv Disguise,

plea Of patriotism, which is hypocritically
assumed to accomplish their purposes. AS
an evidence the Sac. Union issues its man,
date for the formation of Clubs throughout
the State, bearing the attractive name of
Union Clubs, to which all who are in favor
of maintaining the Union and enforcing the
laws, are requested to connect themselves.
Simultaneously the Republican State Cen
tral Committee issue a circular recommend
ing the same thing. An extract from this
circular shows, that under the garb of patr.
ctism, they seek to advance party interests.
1t says:
I'm view Of the present emergency and
aa an act of loyalty to the present Admim's-
tration, the State Central Committee of the
Republican party would recommend the
formation of Union clubs in every town and
mining camp throughout the State. to be
composed of all citizens who wiU pledge
| themselves to Sustain the administration in
its efforts to preserve the Union and main
tain the laws"
We itaicize the words in the extract that
deserve particular notice. The Committee
recommend the formation of Clubs "as an
act Of loyalty to the present administration, !"
that they shall 'be composed of all citi'
zens who will pledge themselves to sustain
the admin istration" in its present efforts "to
preserve the Union" as they term them.
This is about the coolest attempt to corral
recruits for the Republican party, we have
seen Men are not asked to be loyal to
the Union bequeathed us ly our fathers, but
| loyal to ''the Administration"
1t Itmatters not whether that Administra
ton is to make warupon the people Of near
ly one half Of the States Of this Union,
and carry desola'ioh to tie homes and
hearts Of those States. No matter wheth
er the Administration I've deaf to the en-
| treaties for peace that have come from
every quarter Of the country; but by lis acts
engenders the worst feeling possible between
the sections and deeds Of blood invited in
conseG Guence-the Administration must he
sustained, End these Clubs must swear loyal
ty thereto.
Are there any so fooIisLIy blind as not 10
see the trap set for theml Where is the
man who is an American at heart, devoted to
the Union, that requires to become member
of one of those oath bound Clubs in order
to lie imbued with greater love of country,
and respect for its institutions and laws?
No man will become the greater patriot by
uniting with one of these clubs, but he
will certainly become recruit of the Re
publican party and intolerant in his opinions
toward those of his fellow citizens who
may not view the present crisis in the same
light rs himself.
We repeat again, that these clubs are not
recommended from patriotic motives but in
spirit of partyism, aud should be so re-
garded by the public. They will be gronnd
ed upon sectional prejudice, and not upon
an affection for the whole Union.
Neither the Republican State Central Com
mittee or the Sac Union, have recommend
ed the peopl- Of California, who comprise
persons from all parts Of the country. to
cultivate feelings of amitv and good will,
and try, in these times Of trouble to act as
friends and brotlers-but on the other hand
have stgmatzed as secessionists and traitors,
all who do not favor the carrying on Of war
against the South by the Administration,
and by this means encourage the growth Of
the worst of feeling in the State.
If the Sac. Union would indul. in Ian
guage like that in the annexed extract f ON
the San Francisco Herald, it would be more
to its credit:
at is our fervent prayer that our fair
land may be saved from so ruin Gus a
visitation as internecine war. We do no;
desire to see it drenched in fraernal
blood, nor witness the destruction of her
proud cities, her hourishing villages and
peaceful hamlets. The busy hum of indus
try and prosperity are far more grateful to
our ears than the thunder of artillery or the
clashng of steel. Let us therefore raise
our voices against the revolving scenes of
bloodshed and murderous strife, and unite
to counsel peace, harmony and restora
ton of brolherly love"
EgThe Nevada Journal says that the
Washoe Turnpike, through the Henness Pass
is now open for travel, and in a few months
will be so improved as will prevent its being
closed in the future.
PINE GROVE CoTILLIoN PARTY.-The
levers of dancing must not forget that next