Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-08-22

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equal, the Democracy has been in a ma
jority in the State for several years. But
the truth is, Mr.. SENTINEL, that the DEM
ocrats OF Nevada have been unwisely and
unjustly dealt with by those who assumed
TO be their leaders, and who, whether en-
titled to do so or not, did actually control
the party and fashion its policy. The
result, we all know, wac almost constant
defeat, with the exception Of n or two
State Offices and a Congressman, when
the Radicals nominated a candidate whom
the rank and file Of their party incon-
t~inently disowned. Like the Scnatorship,
this is not a very creditabie record, but
it is very easy to account for, and is only
the legitimate conclusion to be expected.
One would think that it is about time to
TAKE A NEW %EPAEruR
And that the present moment is a mcst
suspicious one to do so. If a change in
the fortunes of the Democracy is desired
or hoped for, the first thing to be done Is
to discard the Carson clique Of office
holders and their parasites. That
select and extremely high-toned mu-
tual admiration society has had tAlngs
its own way long enough. Its Democrats
members have invariably led their party
to defeat, If they have not betrayed 1t.
Whether they were guilty Of the latter, /
don't know; but sometimes l used to have
a horrible suspicion that they were. Any
way, they disgnsted a large portion OF the
tried and steadfast members of the party,
and alienated members of those who were
swayed By motives of indifference and dis
like, or who allowed personal ~annovances to
counterbalance their political preferences.
Governor. Bradley and a few others may
think that the only mission the Democratic
party has in Ne.ada is TO elect them to Of
flee, but if they do, it is time they were
taught the contrary. / am disposed to give
s.Old B~roadhorns" all tho credit to which
he is entitled. He has made an honest, if
not an able, Governor, and in these DAYS,
when population and corruption is the rule,
that is saying a great deal. He served
term with credit, and | thought he was en-
titled under the circumstanc S to the COM
pliment, honor and emoluments OF 8 ssc-
ond, and accordingly voted for him. | do
not regret that vote. Governor Bradley
has, as / think, committed many errors,
still he has not done any worse than 1
thought it was likely he would. Again,
in spite OF all mistakes, the old gentleman
has been and always will be strictly Lon
est. L uDu Y DtiltSt tucIt Is u IbHuicu IlstlE
On his body or drop ia his blood; but for
all that it is time
TO uAvT A NEW DEAL.
He has been Governor eight years, that
certainly onght to be enough for his W
honor, and it is certainly too long for the
general good OF the State. This third
term business is getting to be a serious
nuisance and stumbling block in the path
Of Nevada as it is Of the nation. Good Off
GERS are a good thing to have. They
should be properly paid and appreciated,
all Of which things the present incumbents
Of both parties of State officers in Nevada
have received their full share. 1t is folly
for them to think that the State cannot or
should not do without them. There are at
this present moment thousands of men in
the State Of Nevada who are as competent,
and more so. than they are or ever wero to
discharge the dnties of every State official
now in office. The truth is, that the CAPT
tai of the State is a little one-horse out-of-
the-way stage station, stuck of in one cor
ner of the State, and is remarkable for
nothing but scandal and the scarlet fever.
There the State officers, from the Governor
down to the ~janitor, form a little c~oterie,
or knot, or club, in which mutual titilla.
ton ia the rule and mutual admiration an
essential. That is all very we'll while il
lasts, or for the wayside mudhole in which
it obtains, but has but little real merit Oh
estimation in other places. 1t is perfectly
delightful, as it is amusing to notice the
awkward antics and ill-at-ease motions o.
the coterie / speak of, when they venture
into the rush and hustle of the busy Com
cfocE ~ Vrap1ar n ono tho Urovuinu
SETTLEMENTS OF EASTERN NEVADA.
The poor things have such yokelish ways
and blink and start like owls brought OF
in daylight; they gladly return to the soil
tude and slip-shod habits Of a town, which
is only fairly awake once in two years
| But, there; I am as bad as Mr.. F.'s aunt
and haye wandered off the main track al
| far as Deacon Parkinson when he fell int
the hands Of the "bunko sharps' in SaI
| Francisco. What / was going to say i
this: In my humble opinion the Democ
racy Of Nevada, if its members wish Il
win, must take a new departure. The.
must throw off this incubus, and Gov
ernor Bradley with it. If he is nominated
that act means the defeat OF every othe
Democratic candidate and another Radica
Legislature. The clique of which tn
Governor would be the candidate would n
doubt trade off everything to secure hi
election, and in that would be successful
unless the rank and file of the Democrat
should feel as / would-so disguised, dis
heartened and outraged, that if they woul'
not vote for the Radical candidate the,
would certainly tho. ,ue,r votes ava
! sooner than vote for Bradley. No, let til
Democracy Of Nevada take a fresh star
throw off this clique, with its favoritism
nepotism and narrow sectional prejudices
Put no more men in the front ranks of til
Democracy who, when drunk, howl 70
JEFF Davis. and, when sober. vote for mo-
OF Inc ifaH. ~ nominees. See il it is nc
/ possible to have q Democratic majority i
the Legislature. See that the Democrat
in that majority are men Of character an
reliability, and will not follow the Radios
example and hold an
AUCTION OVER HI sENAToRsHIP.
You can see by the last California Legis
lature what a hideous imposition and fare
a lot Of so-called Democrats can mac
Yet, though the greater part Of those me
acted corruptly and in express contraver
ton of their solemn pledges, the Demo
cratic party had to suffer for and be RI
sponsible for their misdeeds. Again, ther
is another matter to be considered: TIL
next United States Senate is almost Gel
tain to be Democratic, but the majorit
may be quite small, and a single vote /
that view becomes extremely importani
The Democracy of the State OF Nevad
ought to contribute their help in estal
fishing a Democratic majority as well i
the Senate AZ in the House. That assisi
ance is their duty, as it should be thei
pleasure to afford. II they move in cor
cert and refuse to support third-terr
Bradley in his reckless efforts to distrac
demoralize and destroy the party, the
will be masters Of the situation and in
condition not only to redeem the part
but the State. / know, Mr.. SENrINEI
that / have been Internationally proli,
but l also know that / have not said ha
Is much as / desire to do, and l will,
You will give me q chance, give the thiri
termers another shot. AN OLD-TIMER.