The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-23
The Democraoxof California.

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in Its ranks-a division kept up by de-
signing politicians for selfish purposes.
Certain it is that but for this the Demo-
cratic party would have been victorious
where it has been defeated, and Califor-
MIA, instead Of going over to the enemies
of Democracy, would have given glo-
rous triumph for Democratic principles.
But the party was divided where it
might and should have been united; dis
sensions, violent and uncalled for and
suicidal, took the place of the pre-exist-
ing harmony; Democrats warred against
each other instead Of a common enemy;
and almost from the time it ceased to be
: aait, the Democe2>:S Tsety has met
with defeat. By its senseless discussions
it threw away success
Without calling into question the
causes which led to a result so disastrous
and dcplorabe, and while it is but too
true that the Democratic party is not yet
a unit, it is exceedingly gratifying topper
ceve growing sentiment with Demo-
Gratis generally throughout the State, not
to be "led like lambs to the slaughter"
but forgetting past dissensions resolve
hencelorth to labor for the success of
the united Democracy, as the only way
to achieve permanent success. 1t cannot
be denied that a large majority Of both
sections OF the Democratic party depre-
cate the existing division, and that there
is strong and increasing desire to see
the party one in spirit, principle and ac-
tor. That it will be reunited, and on
basis which will secure for it permanent
asccndancy in the State, is an indiSputa-
bic fact. The masses Of each wing have
SO wi!lcd, and from their decision there is
no appeal.
Apart from the disastrous results to
our State growing out of the division Of
the Democracy, the Democrats Of Califor-
MIA are an clement in the Democracy of
the Union; and as such, h,-cs5ential to its
success and the prosperity Of a common
couutry,-they have 10 right to war
against each other no right to be divi-
ded no right to give the State, and not it
merely, but the Union, into the hands Of
Abolition traitors; no right to tritle with
the interests Of the people, and betray
the confidence rcposed in them no right
to continue in power a party that over
rides constitutions, violates laws and jus
titles and encourages mobs.
While we do not consider California, or
any other one State, the battle ground in
the approaching Presidential election,
yet, in view of the past, and when we
remember the consequences ola divided
party in the last Presidential contest,
have not the Democracy Of the Union a
right to demand that the interests of
the country and the great Democratic
party of the Union be not further jeop-
ardizcd by petty warfare between the De,
mocracy of a single State? Most as
surcdly. In every other State the De-
mocracy are united and stand on a COM
mon platform, and there is 10 excuse for
their being divided here. Those who de-
sire to keep up the division are playing
into the hands of the opponents Of the
Democratic party ana desire the success
of Abolition traitors.
Every citizen, be he the poor laborer
or the princely merchant or the eminent
professional men, is interested in the per.
mancnt success Of the Democratic party.
1t upholds equally the interests of all
classes, comforting special favors on none.
1t is not less impartial than honest, alike
IN its professions, its principles and It's
actions. Our State has gone over to the
enemies of the Democracy against the
avowed popular will and now that Cali
forna is placed in false position before
the sister States Of the Union, it behooves
US to profit by past experience, though
bitter be the lesson, and hereafter be one
in thought and in action.
We have said the Democratic party jim
this State would be reunited. We re-
peat the assertion. The Democracy will
meet in State Convention on the Sth of
July, nominate ticket, adopt platform,
and work earnestly and harmOniously ior
a common cause; and by doing so they
will be enabled successfully to withstand
the assaults of their enemies and main
tain permanent ascendency.
GRACEFULLY BACKING DowN.-The Alb
clifton, traitors, seeing the hand writing