Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-28

totally ohiiterated and the only political dis
tiuctiOn now known are bet Weeu those VINO
are for the preservation ofthe Uhion,aud lho~e
who are for its destruction. The former
leaders of the two great opposing parllra III
the North have ceased their political STRIFE,
and have united ne one man for the det'se OF
their common country Cass, Dickinson
Dix, Butler, and host of others, with thelr
brave followers, forgot that they were De-
mocrats in partisan sense. Lincoln, scout
Seward, and even Greeley. seem to have Tor
gotten that they have been Republicans All
parties and creeds have joined heart ana
hand to put down treason and REBELLION, ana
support and maintain our glorious govern
mrnt If need he, to preserve California
loyal to the Union, and avert the possibility
of dagger from the designs Of traitors, 'he
Union loving men of California should nnlte
upon some terms. and present a solid phalaux
against the schemes Cf the wicked consp1ra-
tors who are plotting rgainst your peace.
Mutual concessions might be made for bolh
parties, of principles which, unless we secure
our Government, can never be brought III -
,ue Much depends upon the loyal citizens OF
California, aud much j. expected from them
toy their loyal brethren in the Atlantic States.
1t is expected of them that they will preserve
thu fidelity of The Pacific States and Terri-
tories to the Union, at every hazard and un
der all circumstances.
While, the eforc, it is not my prov nce nor
my purpose to disparage the claims of any
gentleman who solicits the sutflages of the
voters of California for the Guhernatorinl
office and honors. may he permitted to say
that in my opinion Hon John Couness, the
Union Democratic candidate for Governor ia
in every way qualified, hy character and
experience, to discharge the duties OF that
station with failhfulness and success His
long and useful puhlc career has rendered
him familiar with the political concerns of
your State and intimately acquainted with
your public men. their characters and motives.
lie Is wlthai man of nerve and courage
enough to meet any eXgency which can pos
sibly arise, And, Reuublicnus, | am satisfied
if they sincerely de,ire the pprpetuation of
the Uuion beyond every other consideration
will sacrifice no principle that is worthy of a
thought at such a juucture, by supporting a
man who is as true to it as any of them
se,ves
The interest which l cannot but feel in
your State election arises as well from my
hearty sympathy with the Union cause as
from my many years residence upon this
coast, with which my interests are thoroughly
Identified, and whore trust my own aud my
fnmily's home shall BE- so long as | shall live.
The course which California shall pursue in
the present crisis will undoubtedly determine
the fate of the Pacific coast
If your State stands firm for the Union
there is no danger to be orprehonded from
Secessionsts in any State or Territory upon
the Pacific slope. If California swerVes from
her allegiance the detection will doubtless
extend throughout tIis entire western section
of ur country, and all will share in the ca
lamities which must inevitably overtake us,
Trusting that Providence will avert this
threatened catastrophe from this young and
vigorous portion of our Union, | remain,
dear sir
Yours respectfully
JAMES w. NEsMITH