The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-10
LOCAL NEWS.

DEMOCRATIC MEETISG--By far the largest and
most enthusiastic gathering that has assembled in
oroville, during the present campaign, was held by
/ the Democracy Of Butte Thursday evening. in
\ front OF the Union Hotel. 1t was expected that
Mr. Haight their nominee for Governor, would be
present to address them. and doubtless, this fact
called out many who would not otherwise have left
their homes and fields TO be present on this oeca-
sion For some unexplained reason, ar. Haight
did not arrive, although lie at San Juan on the
previous evening, and telegraphed on Thursday
that he would be present. Had he arrived. the
battle OF the Sta he would have been transferred for
that evening, to Northern California; for Gorham
Pixley and Stewart were in Marysvle, and the
leaders and champions of the Democracy would
have been in orovie. The Democratic party of
Butte have feel fattered at the snceess of
their call for Thursday evening. 1t was essentially
Democratic meeting, for tie meeting in Marys-
vile, to which free train from Oroyille was run
had attracted the Union men thither to hear their
candidate for Governor and other prominent speak
trs and champions Of their party.
The meeting here was called to order by C. T.
Lott, ESD, who nominated E s. Rusgies, CT the
Mountain House, for Chairman. j. B. Thomas, Of
Thompson's Flat was chosen Secretary. Jo Ham
iton of Placer, Democratic candidate for Attcfhey
General of the State, then took the stand. HI isa
social and pleasing speaker. and captured his audi
ence at once. whose enthusiasm continued unabat-
ed from that moment to the close OF the meeting
at about ii oc.ock. Ne cannot attempt to follow
him through his speech. Suffice it TO say that he
pleased his audience and heartily cheered
throughout He was followed By Mr.. Hamoleton,
Of San Francisco, who is one Of the most able and
eloquent young speakers in the State. He held his
audience entirely interested. and frequently
interrupted by enthusiastic applause. Taking ad-
vantage Of one these Interruptions, DR.. wilkins, Of
Marysville, stepped upon the stand and presented
hr. Hambeton with beautiful boquet behalf
Of the ladies Of Oroyie, for his eloquent
and able efforts in opposition to universal
suflr ge and the political equality of tire In
response, Mr.. Hambeton paid an eloquent tribute
to the ladies for the beautiful Offering and resumed
his discussion of political questions. After tie
close Of his remarks little episode occurred net in
abe original programme: Mr.. f. B. Wilson, Of the
Butte County Press. at Chico tosc to question Of
privilege and informed the assambed Democracy
that he publishing paper devoted to the in
ierests OF their PARTY. that he had said something
about F. II. Smith having been imported into the
county in the interest OF Gorham, Comfy & Co..
and that Smith had threatened to pull his nose
therefor. He thought that game that two couid
play at. He did not know but Mr.. Smith might be
pare Angel, but he did not believe word
of the kind. He after him. and held himself
responsible for what he said or did. Tia; old
war horse Of Democracy Col. Henley, was then
ntrodueed, and spoke for nearly tive hours. His
remarks illustrated and enforced by anecdotes,
enthusiastically received by his hearers, and
long after we had retired for the night, sleep was
driven from our pillow by hulrals. and cries of
Go or go :" and on he went. !, large
anI enthusiastic gathe erng for Oroyle, and had
Mr.. Haght, their nominee for Governor been pres
ant supPGse they would have been carried away
entirely. and started "lree train foy them
selves. We know il was Democratic meeting,
because the refrain, "Hurrah for jackson - came
up in monotone at all times aud occasions, thus
showing that the old hero President who placed
his iron heel upon the first rebellion against the
Federal Government was not forgotten.