The Shasta courier., 1867-09-21
TO UNION MEN.
Address of the Union State Central Com-
mittee to the Union Voters of California;

Brethren in the cause of the Country and
Loyal Reconstruction Dismissing all vain
regrets over the disaster which befel our
party at the late election, and prudently
refrafning from useless discussions as to the
insufficient causes which deferred so many
from discharging their duty at the polls, let
US renew our vows of devotion to our sacred
cause, and commence the work of organiza-
ton, so indispensable to success in the future.
We are on the eve of Presidential election.
The great majority who sustained the war
against rebellion will not permit California
to give her electoral vote to an ally of rebels
lately in arms. The signs of the times
indicate necessity that the Jealous and
earnest men of the State should lie unremit-
ting in their efforts to arouse the Indifferent
and the careless to realization of their duty.
Called as we shall be by the next National
Convention, to rally around the standard of
Grant, Sheridan. or some other equally true
and talented leader, California will blot out
the bad record of the 4th of September The
men who were true on that memorable day
will ever remain constant while the thou
sands who were msled by the covert assaults
on the party from unexpected quarters, will
not again be subject to such Influences. Let
us look not backward, but forward and
victory will again perch upon our banners.
We cannot doubt that the lessons of our late
defeat will be needed; that Union men will
realize the fact that their patriotism canionly
find expression by supporting the nominees
of the party at the ballot box. Let us culti-
vate harmony and forbearance in ourfranks.
Loyal men alone must govern the country.
In October next we will be called upon to
Il ~
Superintendent of Public Instruction, and
Judicial officers throughout the State. In
the election of Supreme Judge no political
issue is involved yet John Currey, a tried,
experienced, honest and incorruptible Judge,
has received a nomination at our hands,
People of all parties have an interest in the
election of such man and though his high
character as a jurist will secure him many
votes from political opponents, yet his main
support must come from the party which has
conferred upon him his nomination. Let us
ALL as bounden duty, give him our support.
Let the voices from the sea commingle with
those from the mountains, and all determine
that honesty and impartiality in tried and
experienced judicial officer shall not 90
unappreciated.
In the election of John SWEET for Superin-
lcnueul VI ul)lIC IHSlluCllOlli VIC oudli
reward ability, industry, and perse 'erance in
the discharge of official duty. We shall
secure our common school system-so justly
the pride of the State-against revolution. as
well as bring to its aid all that can reasona-
bly, be devised for its advancement and
prosperity. We must keep our public schools
open to all denominations and people, and
never consent to.have taught them irreverence
to our flag or the institutions of our coun-
try. We can never consent that the efici-
ency of our public school fund shall be in
any manner impaired. or that any portion OF
it shall be diverted from the purpose OF
giving to all, irrespective of birth place, creed
or religion, an equal and liberal education.
Then, let every member of the Union
party, and every man of whatever party,
who is in favor of a tried and faithful Judge
of the Supreme Court, and who is in favor OF
recognizing fidelity and honesty in high
places, and all who are in favor of the
inviolability of our school fund, come to the
support of our ticket at the Judicial Election
to be held in October, and all will be WE'LL
By order of the Union State Central Com
mttee. II. }. TILDEN, Chairman.
f. w. CASEY, Secretary.
San Francisco, September l6, 1867.