The Nevada journal., 1852-02-14

Since our article on the subject of the
disposition of the mineral lands was in
type, we received the sonora Herald of
the 7th, containing an excellent article
on the same subject. 1t is time those
who understand this matter should begin
to speak, and no longer leave it to be
controlled by political wire workers. In
commenting on Gov. Bigler's special
message, the Herald says
"For want of room this week we must
content ourselves with saying, that
every recommendation Of the Governor
commends itself to the better judgmen,
of the people, excepting one, and that
is in reference to the mineral lands.
He says " that the mines should, as at
present, remain free, is the almost unan-
imous sentiment Of those whe have fa-
miliarized themselves with the subject
from actual operations, or careful OBJ
servation." Now we deny this in toto.
The very reverse is true. The vote cast
for Gov. Bigler in this county, was cast
favor the donation system, as set forth
in the address of the Benicia Convention.
Let him consult the delegation from
this county. Moreover, the newspapers
published in the mines, depending rs
they dc on the miners for support, and
possessing every advantage Of being fa-
miliar with their views, unequivocally
advocate the very opposite theory Of
that set forth by the Governor. The
Nevada Journal on the North, and the
Sonora Herald on the South ought to
know something about the subject; and
we opne that their lists of subscribe rs
represent the intelligence and moral
worth of the northern and southern
mines. Both papers are well supported,
and ire knom on whom we rely. We
knoV that the Governor is deceived
Politicians about San Francisco, or Sac
ramento, or Stockton, may say to the
contrary; but they will find out by and
bye that the popular voice from the
mines independent of party is in favor
of q substantial title being given to the
occupant of q farm, Dr.. Trask, the
geologst. who has traversed the whole
mining region, and mingled with tho
miners rs practical man, will tell the
Same story. The Times & Transcript,
as ably conducted paper as there is
in the State, and the paper which elect
ed Governor Bigler, with most extensive
facilities for knowing the views Of men
in the mines-not politicians merely,
but the bone and sinew there-aban.
doned its former theory of masterly
inactivity" and came ou, clearly in favor
Of donations. Does this look like una.
nimiry in favor of the exploded theory
which the Governor still attempts to
uphold Then also the Sunday Dispatch
and the Western American, at San
Francisco, both of them papers conduct
ed with ability, have recently set forth
in clear manner the absolute necessi-
, ty OF title being given to the mineral
lands. Gen. Werth, the author Of the
first reliable work which has been writ
ten upon California, maintains the same
doctrine. Now all the gentlemen con.
nected with these publications have
had extensive opportunities for inyesti-
eating facts, and we think their writ
ings show that they have improved those
opportunities. They are much more
likely to know the truth than politicians
who meet as a Clique, and talk of things
as they think will please the other
members Of the clique.