The weekly Butte record., 1867-06-29


and whoever questions the policy OF giring them
ut.eFance, let him take courage il the reflection
that his neighbor Is more likely 10 be unjust taan
himself. With such sims these in view. who
shall dare raise his voice TO make discord in the
oniy party through which they can be accomplish
ed Who shall dare, by sowing disseaslons IN the
party n0w. TO mperil saeeess next year al the
presidential election hot only IN California, but in
Oregon and Sevdaa upon the political action Of
which this the parent State, exercises so command
ing an influence.
Bat independent OF the importance OF the IA
tional questions altogether, who : willing TO
the restoration OF democratic rala in this State
Shall we eaIrast to that party the management of
our Ccmman School system Shall they De relied
upon to pass judgment upon measures inaugurated
for the Development OF the State. and be free to d.
rect and edaeate to their exploded doctrines, the
coming thousands OF emI-Tants who are TO all our
fields deve in our mines, and construct car great
system OF public improvements! The tyranny and
Drofii-acy Of southern rule il California are yet
TOO well remembered by The people ID admit OF the
thought OF is restoration
Bat Notwithstanding the vital necessity at this
tine OF the success OF Cuicn party principles and
the Union party organization murmurs Of dSc0n
tent are heard from quarters which have sometimes
lent Us aid from without theparty lines. portion
Of the independent press refusing at all times 10 Re
baaua by the actions Of the conventions Of the
ty has attempted dictate its policy aud its a2m
nations, and falling 70 Overawe Its assembled rep
reseut2tives. has taken up against the
cation. persistence III this course VIII make
them the allies of the democratic party. and a.
saeh they must be met As meet all enemies Of
our cause These papers forbade my nomination
By the Union State Convention They say have
been employed - urge upon the Legislature
schemes Tor the improper expenditure CT public
money. The charge is without foundation and is
utterly untrue. never in nv life aided in the
passage OF any measure in the legislature fer
consideration. never made use OF nor advised
aay improper influences 10 reach any legislator in
behalf OF any measure. II Is well known that my
presence a the last legislature was at first Tor p0
liical purposes To aid in the elevation Of another
net myself--to Office: and subsequently 10 urge
party action national subjects then ef great mo-
ment aud to solicit aid fer the circulation OF little
sheet cailel. the Free 4mericag. through which !
was. at my expea-e calling public attention to the
subject o. reconstruction. mean TO be clearly
understood as giving full and complete denial to
all the charges made against me, not one of which
eau for moment stand in the presence OF the light
Of truth.
But they 90 further. and say that ar, sure, If
elected, To be under the control q: schemers and
iJ5he-s. To those who know me. 30 absurd prop.
n>itjon needs no denial: but know must address
myself to those who do not know me. Much has
been said Of measures Tor the dS osal Of property
belonging to the State, and charges are made that
those interested have secured pledges from ne that
Will, if elected, give such measures my sanction.
These charges are untrue. and 50 tar from their
having any foundation in fact. here empatically
where, without flil and Just compensation, could
ever have my sanction. Il any have aided in my
nomination with expeditions contrary 10 this dee
arailon. let them dis miss sIch hopes forever.
1t is also Snd that woall approve heavy appro-
pratious TO aid paolic improvements. Let MY re
pv be explicit. believe that the plbiic improve
meu;s 50 necessary 10 the building up of tie ma.
terial interests Of the State must RELY mainly on
private enterprise. and that public aid should only
he invoked after great outliys Of private capital
have alread been m ile ana pledge myself u the
tax pavers of this State that measure to add to
the burden Of the public debt shall receive ny
approval ia the event of my election, unless it is
Clearly in obedience 10 the demand of pabiic opa-
o-i, and clearly 10 the advantage of the Common
wealth. No Interests of private persons Shall ever
he su6served through me at tle expense Of the
state have made no pledges, expressed or i'm
plied To any corporation or iadiYldlai, upon any
proposed measure whatever.
To an economical admiuis Tation Of the State
government; II ffmness in the execution OF the
laws: II watchful care in the examination Of
claims against the State; 10 humane and thought
ful attention u the poor, to the insane. aad the
criminal; To the appointment Of none but trust
worthy and competent men u Office; tn fidelity at
all times u the OF education; to boidness of
speech in behalf Of the right. when great issues
shall arSe-to all these pledge myself most unre-
served'y.
trust I am on better terms with my Maker than
I can believe my c1ue caumniltorS > be- and in His
presence again aS~ervate the truth of all | have
said Let Him judge me. lily heart is light, and
ms conscience is clear.
One Of the journals of this city Affects to misun-
derStand a remark made hY u the Stlte Con
venJian and makes il the basis OF an offensive sGg
-e>ian. ! will reproduce what vas really said, and
sal the matter finally ii rest After abiding t.
the assaults made On me, | said that III anything
coald be pointed ont in my life against my private
chsra cter. or if any failure 10 discharge my public
Galy could lie shown. that should cheeitully re
tire from the contest Notwithstanding MY name
D. rf~rrfs-
na3gnity Of my enemies has been toiled in all Ell
forts to nix n!emiSh upon me. and noT declare
irTevocahy that the party banner which has been
entrusted t. ms keeping by the finally luminous
yeice OF the Union state Couyeutj1n >ha.l be held
alott BIZ ne until the day Of election; and that
would as soon think OF surrendering It into the
hands OF those who reiOiced the assassination of
the rtyrei Lincoln, as Of laying 1t down at the
bidding ot men who are eagerly whetting their
knives to seek the NE oi the lnvluci1ie Unlon par
". For all who Union me have the feeling
of fellow soldier in sacred cause. Let US forget
the chickering's of the past few weeks. and resolve
on victory. For open anu manly political oppo-
Rents have the proper respect For those who
would. after time i given for the blood TO cool,
strike at the cilse under pyeteNt Of being ssat
i,ded with the nominations | have nothing but de-
iauce and sc0ru- At time ana under no cir
cumSt4neeS viii desert the post OF daty 10 which
! have been lesitimately assigned by my party.
The Union organization has a charmed lite, and
nothing can destroy it until it. great mission Is tul
h.eG.
Will do my whole duty during the canvass, vis-
iting all accessible portions OF the State shall
tbus meet ynu face to lace. and we can come 10
ceu6 understandings.
Fellow la5orers in the great party of progress
give me Y1Gr confidence. | mean 10 be trne and
night ana believe can be ct service % the STATE.
Young men of the party, |, young man claim
fellowship with YOU To your enthusiasm a re due
the victories Of the past In this campaign atdo
yourselves.
Workingmen, We have pledged ourselves 70 your
interests. Stand by the party OF free labor.
70 these who do not belong II our party say.
Come ever to IL, and we viii do you good
Yoar theories are exploded; your measures are
obsolete; your leaders are on probation. Make no
lun-era hopeless struggle agaiast destiny. Join
IS in carrying into efec> the wise and humane leg
l>arien OF Congress in the souther regions, and
enjoy with the return OF the era Of PEACE, LIE
ERrY, 1CsTICE AND UNION.
GEORGE c. GORHAM.
san Francisco June Is. 1867.