Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-05-23
IXecn the Rnll RoIIinn!

We have the most gratifying intelligence from
all portions Of the State in regard to the organi-
cation of National Union Leagues, and the facts
which came under our personal observation du-
ring recent visit to the metropolis enable us to
give to our readers the pleasing assurance that a
most overwhelming Union victory awaits us in
the approaching election. Everywhere the frieud-
OF the Government are vigilant aud thoroughly
aroused to the importance of defeating the vile
schemes and Vaccinations of the traitorous ennis
saries who are marshalling their clans to make
desperate attempt to get possession Of the State
Offices by fair or foul means, and thereby give
aid and comfort to their beloved brother traitors
in arms. The great bulk of the late Union
Democratic party are wheeling into line, and
with a zeal and enthusiasm that knows no bounds
are pledging their lives, their fortunes and their
sacred honors to stand by the Government in lis
war with rebellion and its hcrculean efforts to
maintain the supremacy Of the Constitution, the
pcrpetuily of the Union aud the integrity Of the
National domain.
Since the couspirators persist in calling them
selves Dtmccrats and streuuously maintain that
all who do not admit the right Of secession and
unite with them in bowling about the violations
OF the Constitution, the " Abolition war " and
camor for an ignominous peace, are not sound,
and are renegadcs from the true d. mocraCy, ali
the honest aud patriotic portion OF the Demo
cratic party are hockng to the Uniun ranks. Ia
the city OF San Francisco. already, more than
zen thousand have joined the National League,
and irrespective OF former party associations
will labor slrcnuously to secure the election to
Office Of none but unconditional Union men, We
were crcdjbly informed that not less than five
hundred per day were being initiated in that
city, alone. Sacramento is vieing with the Bay
City in the good work. and will present such
solid phalauX Of Union dcvoters at The next
election as will make the Copperhcads quake in |
their boots. a marked change is going ON in
COnsa and TrhAma counties, and these hereto
fore strongholds of The " peace " Democracy will
Bluff League has just been started, and over
two hundred subscribed to the pledge the first
evening. In Shasta and Siskiyou the Leagues
are in aourishing condition, and receive the
almost unanimous support Of both Douglas Dem
ocrats aud Republicans.
1t may not be proper to give the numerical
strength of the National League in the State
suffice it to say that the names already enrolled
will give handsome majority to the regular
Union ticket, The Copperhcads are beginning
to read their doom, and as we might naturally
suppose are writhng and squirmng in a most
hidrous ana fNntaslicu manner. They think
such political organizations are " dangerous to
the peace Of socicty-to civil liberty, and should /
be discountennuccd." But if bad men will band
Themselves together as knights OF the Golden
Circle, or any other, for the purpose OF over /
turning the Government. perpetualng civil war, /
and giving aid and comfort to The enemy. we can
no reason why good loyal men should not
also uuitc to defeat the plans and schemes OF their
foes. In Trinity county the work has just fairly
commenced. We are behind our friends in other
parts of the State, bnt by perseverance we can
'''-'' >" ctcly PtrCftct III me comfy VIII
at once put their shoulders to the wheel and
push forward the good work, and show the rebel
,ympolhizcrs here that it will be Il most danger
| Gus experiment to attempt to set up Pacific
Rcpnbllc, or light mp The fires Of civil strife on
our now peaceful shores
We had the pleasure OF meeting our Senator
elect, Hon john CnuncSs in San Francisco, aud
feel assured that Trinity has reason to be proud
true and thorough Union man to that high and
honorable position. \ follower Of Douglas and .
friend OF the lamencd Btodcrick he is hated by .
the iollUrn and dcmornlized remnants Of the old .
Gwin and f. f. v, but now jeff. Davis Dcmocrl- |
cy, with all the bitterness that their vcnomous
natures are capable Of. and which feeling i, fully /
rccprocatcd on his part. We commend to the
pcrusal of Douglas Democrats the views OF their
late standard brnrcr in this State, set forth in
a letter to the citizens Of Placervllc in reply to
nn invitation to address League meeting in
that place, which will be found on the first page
of this paper. 1t breathes the very spirit Of
patriotism and true Democracy. 1t VIII BE- par
ticuarly observed that Mr.. Couness has not
changed his politics or principles, but rcitcratcs
the same sentiments that he ever advocated
during the pulmy days Of the Democratic party
Formerly Democrats did not allow any party to
excel them in devotion to the Union, the Con
sliution and the flag. But how have the mighty
fallen! TO be Democrat of 1868, you must
hate the Stars and Stripes, defy the Constitution
and the laws, spit upon he memory Of Jefferson
and Jackson, oppose thosc fighting lor the main
tcnaucG Of the Government, discourage enlist.
mentS, resist the draft, and cry peace ~
peace !" il you think it will aid the rebellion,
and in short do all you can to briug about the
recognition of The southern Conledrlncy II you
can't do that you are called an " abolitonist.r
PoIITCAL RuMoEs.-Thc alta Of the llth says
that there arc many rumors uloat in San Fran
cisco, concerning political matters. Among
these ore the following
First-Mr. Phelps is not candidate fo- Gov