Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-01-05

| 1Ouhg, AMBITIOUS ana hopeful, he engaged III the
practice OF law in Napa, and soon established
widespread reputation for industry skill, inteli
gence aud integrity which made him many admirers
and genuine friends, among whom was gentleman
then enjoying the largest and most lucrative law
practice OF any one north OF the Bay--one who has
since made his impress on the jurisprudence of this
State-having long filed with honor a place in the
Supreme Court, gentleman well known to US all
Judge John Curry of Benicia. So high was Judge
Cnrrys appreciation of General Millers learning and
ability, that law partnership was soon formed be-
tween them at the instance of the former
In the midst of professional successes in his new
field of labor the voice OF maternal affection sum
moned him to his mothers stricken flresde and be-
rcaved home to allay grief apparently nconsoable
and to discharge those ial duties to which obedient
sons always respond with alacr,y at whatever sacri
| fee to themselves
About one year before the great rebellion burst upon
the country, he wrote to me predicting violent and
| speedy conflict between the forces OF freedom and
slavery, that would shake the continent and shock
humanity with its magnitude and severity; that
would try the faith. courage and fortitude of the
soldiers of freedom and predicting that the fate of
liberty everywhere to be Settled on this conti
nent, which to be its decisive battle field, from
which contest she would rise victorious and re.
spleudent the world would relapse into the bar
barism of the dark ages.
he urged me to aid in animating the people OF
this coast and in preparing them for the approach
ing struggle. There was no long waiting for the
d fulfillment Of this prediction.
Soon afterward, when General Miller was a menl-
| l. t.1,o oF I,,d; ~
boom of the cannon Of secession and slavery, and
saw their hosts marching in martial array, trampng
beneath their feet law, constitution and govern
| ment.
| The gallant and immortal Morton was then Gov.
OF Indiana, who ut accepted the challenge
of the legons OF and summoned the friends
of imperiled freedom to the rescue.
In response to the call Of this ilustrious states.
man and executive, there quickly rallied around him
generous, courageous and patriotic band of heroes
! CONSPICUOUS amongwlom was our candidate Stand
| ing hand III hand around his administration they
felt Mortons great lean upon them for support.
o. that resolute, rnest valiant band none was
more esteen5d and none more trusted than General
| Miller. at his house in Napa have witnessed the
confidence exhibited, and heard the words of ap.
war Governor his patron and friend, when he
addressed him by the endearing appelation
| of my SON. As soon as General Miller could
be spared from his place in the Senate, for the con-
fct was fierce aud the ascendency for time doubt
full even then, he departed with Morton's commits
sion and blessing for the seat of He well knew
| that this was no holiday excursion, no triumphal
march in the midst of scenes Of fesivity and mrth
but that !. little in advance, there would be a most
fearful, desperate aud bloody encounter. He knew
that he was going where the quick stroke of the
flashing saber and piercing bayonet, where the
crashing shot and screaming shell would suddenly
| transform ranks of youth and manhood to dust;
would burden the winds OF the hemisphere with
| sighs and groans and immerse continent in
| tears
| Yet wi h the resolution OF Cromwell and the
spirit of Hampden he went forth offering his life for
the preservation OF the Union and the disenthral-
ment OF the human race, and he with others, by
their valorous deeds in the cause OF freedom, have
made this and all succeeding ages their debtors.
He always presents indsputabc evidences of his
gallantry and the sacrifice he made that the nation
might live Twice he was pierced in vital parts by
balls adjudged by the highest skill to be fatal yet
in Gods Providence he lives to guard the citadel Of
liberty that he has done so much to defend and pre-
serve.
His great and gallant services were appreciated
and acknowledged by promotion from the rank OF
Colonel step by step victory succeeded to victory,
to that OF General in the victorious army Of the
| Republic.
When the armies of the rebellion were beaten and
| order restored and law and government re-estab-
| lished through all of the United States when
| "Liberty and Union, now and forever, were made
zone and inseparable; :" when the irrepressible
conflict was terminated by the fat of and the
sovereign will of the people, he sheathed his sword,
| resigned his position as General, and returned to
this the place of his early efforts AM triumphs, the
State OF his choice and adoption, which his heart
had become strongly attached, and again engaged
in the more congenial pursuits OF civil lie.
He has been called to no place that he has not
filled with ability and honor
He has been summoned to the discharge of no
duty that he has not performed with fidelity and
signal distinction.
The just and exalted popular estimation in which
he is now held is not the result of accident or mere
business success.
His renown comes not from the finding of some
| quartz ledge or other accidental discovery
His fame in war ard his standing in peace are
well earned and well deserved, and the legiti-
mate result Of plan purpose, and executive ability
Nor they the creations of any enterprise, but
his genius creates the enterprises and their exist
| ence and execution illustrate his capacity and
| power.
He has been success everywhere and in every
| department. military and civil. There is no reason
why he should not be promoted to high position
in FIN.ar
pet,lity of which he has so beroically, so success
| fully and go sacrifcingly fought.
His election viii be just and appropriate tribute
| to integrity and honor, to valor and worth
Il will be an honorable expression OF gratitude from
! d free and generous people
1t will be a commendabe example for the present
| and for future generations.
It will stimulate and encourage heroism and
patriotism, deeds OF vaor and sacrifices everywhere
| in Just causes.
| / know Of no act more commendable in Repub-
cans than to promote and reward those of their
number who have become illustrious in the great
| battles for civil liberty and constitutional law.
These are the controlling reasons that impe me to
promote the election OF General John T. Miller to
| the Senate OF the United States by my voice and
| vote.
| The nomination was seconded by Assembyman
May of san Francisco in few well-chosen remarks.
Messrs. Camron and Edwards also made short adj
dresses indorsing the nomination, and were sue.
a vigorous eAtempore address warmly indoTsed
General Miller, saying that he liked him for his
anti Chinese record, and declaring that he believed
that he would consistently represent in Washington
the best interests of the higher aud lower classes
| alike.
| Senator Nye of Alameda, with few eulogistic
words, nominated Newton Booth, and the nomina-
tion was seconded by Senator Johnston.
| vote was then taken resulting in So for Miller
| to for Booth.
Senators Nye, Johnston, Cheney, Burt and As
semblyman Long voted for Booth.
| On motion of Nye the nomination was then made
unanimous, and the caucus adjourned
TIE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
The Democratic Joint Senatorial caucus met in the
Capital Hotel last night at half past o'clock, Sen
ator Satterwhite OF San Bernardino In the chair,