The union Democrat., 1871-06-10

Eternal. Destiny, working its slow but re-
sistless way along the highways of time, and
pushing man with all his little aims, plans,
purposes and indefinite wigglings along with
it has committed to our charge for one week
the UsIoS DEsooRAr. The legitimate ard
chronic editor has gone to the Yosemite VAL
ley, for the purpose of allowing visitors to
contrast the majesty and grandeur of his own
imposing form with that of the great North
Dome.
Weare left the controlling spiritofthe UNION
DEMOCRAT. We have got this venerable insti-
tuition by the throat, for week. Wellmayit
trembIe. For our party is not its party our
principles not its principles. But we will be
merciful. We violate no trust. Democracy
in Tuolumne shall at the weeks close be
handed over to the legitimate and chronic
editor as pure and unsullied as when its
first feeble cry was heard from the cradle of
the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions of 90.
Moreover, the maid is now so venerable that
there is scarce an inducement for temptation.
Could we maintain editorial possession of
the Democrat for a longer period we should
attempt running it on the double and SEEM
ingly complicated platform of States and Wo-
mans Rights. We believe in the right of
either to secede. The union of hearts and
hands is thing of beauty and joy forever,
but when that degenerates into a union CT
social or political handouts; we would say
"Wayward sister, depart in peace-Spiel!
1t will thus be seen that we are an unre-
constructed Copperhead, tainted with some
of the worst of Boston radicalsm. The spe-
cies is hybri and it is doubtful if there be
another one extant. Let not community be
alarmed. Being hybrid, and also unmarried,
no issue is possible or probable. Hence,
opinion so complicated, detrimental and err
roneous will flicker out with its originator.
Sic transit etc.
We consider ours to be a great and good
Government--for ofice-holders and seek
ers. 1t was for their interest established !;
it is in their interest perpetuated. Wewould
suggest one reform, the establishment of a
secret detective service to ascertain the few
who do net steal.
To the various candidates for Office whose
names just now with profit adorn our col
umns, we would say. "Be sure you are
credit to your State and County, then go
ahead" The game is made Roll ! Keno ! |!
We glory in aspiring men /: Our County
abounds with them. 1t always did. Tuol-
umne has turned out more prominent politi-
clans than any other one County in the State
and still in unbroken procession the cry is
still they come.
Not the humblest citizen within our boup-
daries but feels himself equal to the duties of
Judge or Senatorship-and no is. Our
very atmosphere confers certain keenness
and clearness of official and political intel
lect, which is lacking the moment the line is
crossed, separating us from Mariposa, STAN
islaus or Calaveras. Once breathed the air
of Tuolumne during say a years residence
and there are inhaled, Incorporated and as
simulated certain elements which insure their
posscssor fortunate political career and
capacity and attraction for sticking more or
less to Office, closer than brother.
The END. PRENTICE MILFORD.