The weekly Butte record., 1861-08-10
The Wounded Bird Fluttsrs.

In an article in last weeks issue, we stated
in effect that Democrats largely predominated
in the army, now in Virginia. At which the
Appeal gets very angry, and says some hard
things about US for making such and assertion.
We might say some equally hard things in
return, and should perhaps, if we lacked argu-
ment or facts to sustain our statements. The
information upon that point from every source,
aud through every channel, states that four
ont of five of those enlisted were Democrats.
1t has undoubtedly been different 10 some To-
calites, but taken as whole, such has been the
general tone of the information received here.
If personal knowledge is required to sustain
the assertion, we will only refer to the company
organized in this town, and which is now pre-
pairing to go into quarters-cal Their names,
and note their politics. With this fact staring
US in the face, we see men of large experience,
of military knowledge, of sterling worth, cast
aside to give place for political wire-workers,
who never saw battle, or even shouldered
musket, as in the case of Col. Richardson, Of
Michigan, graduate of West Point,
brave man, has seen actual service, and been
thrice brevetted for gaantry on the field of
battle, who was marched out in the brigade
commanded by the lawyer politicians, Schenek,
of Ohio, Notwithstanding the whole volunteer
force Of Michigan, together with the civil au-
thorities asked that man of military renown
and experience be appointed to command
them. The veteran, Gen. Wool, is assigned
position, removed from the scene of hostilities,
while unried men are assigned column on
the field Of battle. These are but few Of
the instances where the countrys welfare has
had to succoinb to the behests of par ty.-
Even all this might have been passed over had
they not dared to desecrate the name of Amer
leans, by casting sacrlegious eyes upon the
position held by that true and tried veteran
soldier, Gen. Scott, and sent forth their
dismal howls for his removal. There seems to
have been fixed determination to make every
thing connected with war subservient to party
end Protesting to ignore party issues for
their country's good, they have drawn still
more closely party lines, and heap insults and
abuse upon all who will not bow in submis-
sion TO party mandates. Holding up as a
beacon light, the memory of the lamented
Douglas, whom they abused while living, they
vilify the party of which he was the chosen
leader, and insult the men who honored him
always. While rebel armies are planting
their batteries within sight of the National
Capitol the voters of California are called
upon to join in the formation of great Id
mln,Stratton party. A Republican speaker
candidate for Attorney General, ploclaims from
stand in the streets of Oroville, that be can
stand John r. Mcdonnell for Governor Of
California, but be can't stand John Conness-
and the sentiment is applauded by Republi-
cans present, well knowing that John Con
ness is as true and unyiclding Union man as
ever trod the face OF The earth-while John R.
Mcconnell holds comaunion with avowcd
traitors-has proclaimed himself citizen of
Kentucky, and holds precisely the same politi-
cal views as Claib. Jackson, Governor of Mis-
souri,, whom Federal bayonets have driven from
the State.
Democrats, loyal men of all parties, reflect
upon all this. Then pause for one moment and
reflect that the Union Democracy, although
revied during the last political campaign with
bitterness never before experienced their
giant leader branded as demagogue and
trickster, their undying principles, which have
since been gladly adopted by the Republican
party, treated with ridicule, scorn, and con-
tempt, although prescribed, and at the present
time CALLED by the infamous ISLANDERS, and low
bllingsgate of such partisan fanatics as Frank
Pixley, yet no spirit of animosity wrankles in
their bosoms, but forgetting past differences:
and past injuries, as one man they rush to res
cue from destruction their earthly God-their
country.