The Nevada journal., 1854-11-10
Editorial Correspondence.
SAN FRAScrsco. Nov. 7. I!

/ left Nevada by the monopoly line ofstages
little past midnight of the Sd, and after a
rather pleasant ride over the hard road made
by rains and succeeding dry weather, arrived
IN Sacramento at 2 o'clock the same day: The
boat leaving for San Francisco in an bc,ur 7
had little time to note the extensive imnrove.
ments OF Sacramento, but gl.ance suficed to
show that permanent AID beautiful city has
taken the place of Inc Sacramento of food
ana nre' Ihe capitol being erected is hand
some Dui!tS.lrg, spacious aud convenient, and
poss.lvely freproof. If the State wisely &C
cepts the offered accommodations, it will be
we'll furnished.
The monopoly on the Sacramento river that
has so punished the merchants of the interior
is meeting formidable :" opposition that has
brought the fare down, to ,25cts deck passage
and SO for the cabin. "A. fine steamer called
the Queen City has just been entered on the
opposition. 1t is to be hoped the merchant.
and others will sustain the new line, and pre.
vent the results of the combination that has
ruled on the great artery Of trade for few
months past. An excellent feeling prevails ]
believe, among business men, here and at Sac
ramento, in favor Of the new line. Interio,
merchants shipping goods should bear in mind
the advantages to be gained by encouraging
this competition, and assist by their patronage
and encouragement this attempt to compete
with the monopoly.
To-day the city is in the midst of On election
ofsome excitement the Office of Comptrol
Ter to fill the vacancy occasioned by the elope.
ment of Meigg's, the Comptroller elect wit.
his brother, Henry But two candidates are
in the field, VIM. Sherman, resident since
'49, and an accomplished and able gentleman
and Haight, brother Of one of the firm of Page
Bacon i Go. The streets are lined with cleo
pioneering gentlemen, and the polls OF course
crowded with patriots. The power Of the
Know Nothing organization is very great here
and all but one candidate has withdrawn from
the field in terror of this new scourge of poll,
ticians.
Business seems to be good in this city,
Heavy shipments to the interior are being
made, and many articles have advanced in
price, But rents have fallen fifty per cent in
the past six months, and must yet greatly de-
crease. The progress of building has more
than kept pace with business, and the natural
consequence is fall in rents. Many magni6-
cent brick and stone buildings have been erec-
ted here within year.
grand dinner was given to the press at
the Railroad Hotel on Saturday night, which
is spoken of as fine affair, but numerous en-
gagements prevented my attendance. The
Railroad Hotel is very large, and well-ftted
building, in central part Of the city, and will
be favorite stopping place.
Tie Senatorial question is much canvassed
in this hot bed Of politics. The question is
generally understood when narrowed down b.
tween Broderick and Gwin, with the chances
decidedly in favor of the former It is consid.
cred that McDougall, and all the other host
OF minor applicants have no chance for ulti-
mate success, and will only prolong the ballot.
ings by allowing their names to be used. Gwin
IS however using all his strength for re-elec.
tion, but he rolls The stone Of Sysiphus. His
East course has not commended him to the
State. No man ever claimed more gratitude
from his constituents-no man ever less de-
served it. Ia everything his aim has been
self This is the third State TO- which he has
colonized for Office, aud if be is unsuccessful
now, he will colonize to another Such men
never benefit aState. They carry nothing to
the sum total of wealth or valuable enterprise
they only bear off whatever ;is- honorable. o.
lucrative in the bestowment of the STATE \,
being persistent and single in their aims Z,
secure such things for themselves. Hackoeve,
politicians should not represent this vigorous
young State in the United States Senate. A
man should 60 who has some Of the FIRE ant
energy of the times and people he represents
who has helped to make Our prosperity ant
knows its mainsprings- one who has tray
eled the corrupt routine of Office and politica
chicanery in the other States, till worn-ou
and thrown aside--but one who will bring t.
his duties an earnest care for those who entrus
him with position that is not to be abused
or turned to personal ends. There are few
men in the State who. would think of being
Senator who are less fitted for the position
than Gwin. He is too old politician-be il
too selhsh-his talents, except for intrigue
are too feeble. he has become ofice-worn, an6
should give way to a younger generation.
The LADIES SUpPER.-We have full &C
count Of the supper given by the ladies of the
Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, pre-.
pared by the Secretary on the occasion /; bu,
an unusual press OF work renders its publ.
cation in this issue impossible. The occasion
was one of great pleasure, being attended by .
large anasber of persons, and good feeling pre-