Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-04-06
Why does the CALAvrRAs CHRONICLE

NHRoNlCLE PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Mokelumne Hill, April 9Th. 1867.
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WHY does the CALAvERAs CHRONICLE
refuse to support Brockway: Does it inter-
fere with Congress :-Sacranento Bee.
Not at all. We advocated the claims of
Judge Brockway to the Supreme Judgeship,
until we were convinced that it was useless.
The entire Union sentiment of the State ap-
pears to be favorable to the elevation of
Judge Curry to that position, and we have
not the hardihood to attempt to stem the
irresistible current of popular opinion
CALAvERAs CHRONICLE.
And is it thus YOU back your friends !:
You said the same of Highly that you now
say of Curry, but thus far the "lrresistible
current" has not appeared. How will Gala
veras stand that is the point. Sacramento
Bee.
We back our friends as long as we think
our services can be beneficial to them, but
do not wish to set up our opinion in opposi-
ton to everybody else. When we ascertain
that our views on any subject, but more es-
pecially in relation to the fitness of candi-
date for the position he aspires to, are at
variance with the expressed wishes of the
people, we are willing to bow submission to
their superior wisdom. The Bee says that in
Higby's case the Irresistible current has not
appeared" We think it has, and that it
will How on with such resstless force as to
sweep the Bees namby-pamby, spread eagle
candidate into the gulf of oblivion. With
the exception of the Union, and Bee, every
loyal paper in this Congressional District
has emphatically endorsed the denomination
of Mr.. Highly. If the tone of the press is an
exponent of the sentiment of the people, then
he is their first choice, and we do not believe
they will allow their wishes to be defeated
by the action of political slate-makers. Men
who will make good representatives are not
so plentiful that the people are willing or
can afford to dispense with the services of
public servants who have proved themselves,
in the hour of the nations peril, to be honest,
capable and fearless in the advocacy of the
right, unless better reason than that some
one else desires their position is given for
making the change. The coming session OF
Congress will undoubtedly be stormy one.
The virus of treason, which broke forth in
rebellion, has been badly scorched, but the
wound is not yet healed and there are seeds
OF the disease yet remaining, which. if not
properly attended to, will cause another
With
to design, and sufficiently unscrupulous to
use every means in his power to carry out
any scheme, which will subserve the selfish
ends of himself and his satellites. and rem
dered more dangerous by the support of an
active minority in both branches of Congress
it becomes the imperative duty of Union men
to elect only those to represent them i'll the
national councils who have the sagacity to
understand, the experience to dictate the
boldly face the difficulties of the situation,
No rose-water, cologne scented school boy
politician will answer the purpose the ext
gencies of the times demand sterner stuff
Mr.. Higby's best recommend for reelection
is his record. One of the originators and
most active participants in the formation o.
the Union party in this State, during the
four years he has represented US in Congress
he has remained true to the principles, anc
been constant advocate of the measures O
the organization which, recognizing the meri
of his services, placed him in that position
His long residence in California has made
him thoroughly acquainted with her want.
and identified him with her interests, and
his experience in parliamentary affairs will
enable him to exert much greater influence
In Congress than new member possibly can
Without fear of contradiction we assert tha
Mr.. Hlgby's qualifications for the position ar,
far superior to those of any others who's.
names have been mentioned in connection
with the office. While he may not be 81
specifically brilliant as some, in the real
solid qualities which are requisite for maj
to possess in order to make his mark as ,
Representative. in experience, ability, hor.
esty, foresight and sagacity, he surpasse.
them all. The Bee asks US: "How will
Calaveras stand" We answer: In com.
mon with every other county in this District
for Highly, first, last and all the time.
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