The Placer herald., 1862-10-25
THE PLACER HERALD
The Democratic Victories.
Auburn, OCTOBER 25. 1862.

Ohio and Indiana. have resulted in glorious
victories for the Democracv-ths true DEM
ocracy-who adhered to the teachings and
history Of the grand old party. as the only
certain teacon,lights in this the nations
night Of storm and darkness. 1t will be oh
served. however, that the Administration
presses, while exhibiting deep chagrin at
the result Of the elections, attempt to les
sen the force Of the blow by claiming that
nearly all of the Democratic Congress-
men elect .d heartily support the
policy Of the Administration. This is g'ar'
inely incorrect. The Republicans, under
their newlfansled Union Party" or mo
Party" arrangmsn denounced democrats rs
disoya men, secession sympa,hzers.' If
they nominated and adhered to democrat.
ic tickets" Nevertheless, the Democracy Of
the above named States, and in fact Of all
the Northern States, selected to stand by
their party organization; and the result has
been, that in the canvass they have been
stigmatizel in the most bitter terms by the
Abolition speakers and presses.
The State Conventions Of the Democracy
of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana,
were wonderful gatherings for numbers
and spirit. Their platforms were the
same in tone, and while they all support
the war for the maintenance of the "Consfl'
tuition as it s' and the restoration of the
"Unon AS it was" they utterly repudiate
the "Enancpalion Scheme" and the "nec-
essiiv plea" of Abolitoniss. A few ex
tracts trcm the Ohio Democratic platform
will be sufficient proof to satisfy any reader
of the correctness Of our declaration. That
platform says:
"That we are opposed to being taxed TO pur-
chase the freedom of negro slaves. With all
due respect TOR the opinions Of Others. we think
that such Il measure would be unconstitutional
impolilc and unjust
THAT while we would mete out meried and
legal D rnshmrnt to the plotlers of. and leaders
in The rebellion. we are opposed to the contem-
plated sweeping and indiscr m mate acts OF con.
fs alton and emanci PATTON by congress onal leg
isaion or Executive proclamation."
AMI after Iecapitlaling the rights guaren
tecd by the Constitution, VIZ: The trial for
crime bv jury, in the Stale where the crime
shall I've commit ed-lhe restriction placed
upon Congress to make no law ab idging
the freedom Of speech or of the press-'+'e
right of people TO be secure in their persons,
houses and effects against unreasonable
eearrhes-and that no person shall be held
to answer for capital or Infamous offence,
unless on presentment or indictment 10y
grand iury-and that in all criminal prose
culions the accused shall enjoy the right t"a
speedy and public trial by an impartial jury
of the State and District wherein the crime
shall have been committed, the accused to
be informed of the charge against him; he
RIGHT to confront witnesses against him; and
to have compulsory process to obtain witt
nesses in hi favor, and TO have counsel for
his defense-the patf'rm saws:
"And we utterly condemn and denounce the
gross violation by the Executive of the United
States of the said rights thus secured by the
Constitution; and we also utterly r"puiiate and
condemn the monStrOus dogma that in time OF
war the Constitution is suspended. or its powers
in any way enla ged beyond the letter and true
meaning of that instrument"
"Thaf we view with indienation and alarm
the illegal and unconstitutional zur. and i'm
prisonment. for alleged political offences. of our
citizens without judicial process in States where
such process is unobstruced. but by Executive
order by telegraph or otherwise, and call upon
all who uphold he Union. the Constitution and
the laws, to unite with us in denouncing and
pelling such fragrant violation Of the State and
Federal Constitutions and tyranic,,l infractons
of the rights and liberties OF American citizens;
and that the people Of this State cannot safely
and will not submit to have the freedom OF speech
and the freedom Of the press. the two great and
essential bulwarks OF civil liberty. put down by
unwarrantabe and despotic exercise of power"
Il, ,l., ia nLin
converted Republican, majority of $4,000
in 1861, to Democratic majority of from
$4,000 to 5000 in 1862; and have elected
fourteen out of nineteen Congressmen-thu
completely revolu,ionizlng the State, and
placing her under the Democratic banner for
the first time since 1854. Upon a similar
platform Indiana changed fr"n', by eecting
a Democratic State like, by from 5000 to
5000 majority: a majority of Democratic
Congressmen; and a majority Of Democrats
in both branches of the Legislature. Al
though the returns from Pennsylvania are
meager it is known that large Democratic
gains have been made in C"ngressmen. and
the Legislature is Democratic by one on
joint ballot at least.
These victories sound like funeral notes to
the ears of Abolitionisln, and are but the
forerunners of Others to come in November,
that will be the raltling clods upon its
grave.
Every man who is whole hearted in his
love of c"untry-who reveres the Consliln
tion and Union as our fathers made it no
hopes for the Reunion Of the States with the
rights Of all secured. and the re establish
ment of the fralernal feeling that marked the
early days Of the Republic, should rejoice
that once again Democratic principles are
advancing to the front, claiming The conf
Gence and support of the American people.
Rich QUAnrz.-A rich vein Of quartz was
struck on Stewards Flat last week Some
of the rock pays rs high rs $50 to the ton.
SANITARY FUND-Mr. }. l.. Brown has
hoon up,tuv suhsrrint ions tu the Sanitary