The Placer herald., 1863-08-08
From the California Republican,
TO THE MINERS BELONG THE MINES.

TO THE MINERS BELONG THE MINES.
Notwithstanding the desperate haste in which
the administration at the urgent solicitation of
Collector Low and other leading republicans, who
very naturally supposed that such course would
be the ruin Of their cause in this state, backed
down from is attempt to seize mines in California
by military force, the retrogade movement was
not prompt enough to prevent the alarm from
spreading through the country among our miners
and those interested in the mines 1t WAS the first
time that military interference had been known
in our mining interests, and such precedent has
created q deep distrust and dread of the future,
which all Of the plausible explanations Of SWEET,
late law partner of Mr.. Lincoln, who was ap-
pointed toinaugurate the movement, cannot dispel.
Unfortunately for the restoration of confidence,
people of all parties in this state are fully aware
that the President is surrounded by rs corrupt
| and INSCRIPTIONS q crew, as ever gathered about
the head of government Men who are Simon
Camerons and Ben Buffers in all the arts of fat
tening upon the distresses OF the nation They
know that these harpies will urge the seizure of
the mining property Of California, Oregon and
the territories, on the plea Of military necessity
in the we'll founded hope that they can pocket
three dollars Of the sum realized by the sale or
working Of the mines, for everv dollar which
reaches the national treasury. We quite agree
with our abolition cotemporaries, that the rene
gades from the democratic party at Washington,
who are now hand and glove with them, can put
away plunder into their breeches pockets, quite
as fast as their best man at il, Cameron not ex-
cepted. The stealings in case of the seizure oil
the gold, silver and copper mines of the Pacific
and Washoe, would be Of unprecedented magni-
tudc and no one who knows the character Of the
army OF shOddy war contractors, will believe that
the attempt, with that enormous pecuniary inf1u-
ence, will not be made Immediately after the cleo
tion, or as soon as Congress assemblies, if the ad
minisration is sustained in the coming contest.
In the Almaden case Mcssrs. Eustace and Will
liam E. Barron distinctly charge that Mr.. SWEET,
the ex-law partner held 5000 shares in the COM
pany into whose hands the property would have
been put, had the attempt at military seizure been
| successful. The San Francisco Bulletin, paper
known to be hostile to the democratic party,
makes the following admission:
" The doctrine is rather u dangerous one. II it
| is allowed, Gould Curry or Ophir is safe only
long its profits fail to excite the cupidity Of
the magnates OF the lobby at Washington. Ifthe
government insists upon tho possession of New
Almaden. it is but step further to insist that
every paying mine in California and Nevada
| should pay it TOLL"
We believe that this is the opinion of every
rational man. II there are those about the ad-
minisratiOn who succeeded in having this step
taken, why should they not prevail again? We
all know that the seizure Of the mines of Cali
lornia for the use of the government has been
| urged again and again, even in times Of peace.
Who believes that now when such plausible, and
with many at the east popular pretext exists rs
I" war necessity" that the attempt will not be
newed rs soon rs policy shall dictate?
What course then will those who have their
thousands or their all investe in mining pursuits
pursue to protect their interests? Governor Dow
ney has committed himself and the democratic
party of California fully to the doctrine OF /" to
the miners belong the mines," and will do his
best to sustain il. Mr.. Low. his opponent in the
al &c ha,r ;,
portant matter, aud the reason is apparent. Mr..
Low is a federal officer, and such declaration
would give Ofense to the administration and per-
| haps involve his dismissal from the lucrative po
siton of Collector of San Francisco, which he
now holds. Thirty thousand dollars per year is
not to be thrown aside carelcssly especially when
the prospect Of further public employment is ex-
ccssivey dubious. The miners have IN important
stake in this election. 1t will be we'll for them to
be on their guard. and not find how they have
been sacrificed when too late to repair their
mistake.
"a SNAKE IN HIS HAr."-The editor of the
New York Monthly Scalpel states that u gentle.
man of the highest veracity" related to him the
following snake story, which beats anything we
have read lately Going into IN ordinary for
his dinner, he Was surprised to observe the extra
care with which gentleman who took the seat
opposite to him took off his hat. He turned his
head as nearly upside down rs possible without
breaking his neck then placing his hand over
his hat, he again turned it, and receiving its care
| fully guarded contents, concealed in pocket
handkerchief on his hand then gently laying
the back of his hand on the cushion, he slid the
hat and its contents off, and commenced his din.
nar. The attention Of my friend was irresstiby
| directed toward the hat, and his surprise was
greatly increased, the reader may we'll imagine.
on observing the head Of o sizeable snake thrust
out and looking sharply about him. The gentle
| ot,tpU tho IL .
My dear sir, was in hopes to have dined alone,
and not annoyed any one with my poor pet. AL
low me to explain. He is perfectly harmless
| only q common black snake. l was advised to
carry him on my head for rheumatism. l have
done SO for several weeks, and ON cured-posi-
| lively cured OF most agonizing malady. dare
not yet part with him the memory of my suf-
ferings is too vivid all my care is to avoid dis
covery, and to treat my pet as well as possible in
his irksome confinement. feed him on milk and
eggs, and he doss not seem to suffer. Pardon me
| for my annoyance !; you have my story,-.it is
true. l am thankful to the informer for my cure,
and to you for your courtesy in not leaving your
dinner in disgust"
UNcLERIcAL.-We call the attention of Arch
bshOy Alemany to the fact-and request the San
Francisco Union papers tc repeat within his hear
ing-that the Catholic clergyman in this city is
improperly and industriously electioneering
among his people for :he Copperhead ticket We
are aware that the Archbishop does not approve
Of such unclerical measures Sonora Flag.
We find the above copied into the Sacramento
Union. OF course it is foul libel on the Catho-
lie clergy. who noted for their strict attention
to their religious duties. 1t means, however, just
this That the abolition leaders of San Francis
CO, if they would save that section of the State
to their fanatical and plundering cause. the Ca
tholic clergy must be cOerced into she support o
their party ticket
This assault upon the oldest church in Christ
endom, simply shows that the fanatical agitatort
who have disturbed the unity Of the nation, viii
never he satisfied with the extinction of slavery
but will keep up their intolerance until the natior
is involved in religious war. The only way fol
q solution of the difficulties is for the people to
suppress the intolerance and fnnaticsm, and spir
itunlism, that now controls the constituted au
thoritics-Butte Record.