The Empire County argus., 1854-03-11
Correspondence of the Argus.

JoHNTowN March 9th, 1854
Mr.. EDITOR: As the Senatorial question appears
to be of paramount Importance, of course you, and
also others, desire to know what feelings the people,
or the Democracy entertain in regard to this subject
Therefore my writing The Democrats of this
Johntown Precinct--held meeting at McConnells
Store, Garden Valley, Saturday night March 4th,
for the purpose of considering this matter. You and
others of course have knowledge of the notice call
ing this meeting. The meeting was organized, and
as no interest appeared to be felt in regard to its
object, (Which was to censure the conduct of the
majority of our Representatives. motion to adjourn
was made and carried-no further action being ia
ken Immediately on the adjournment, before any
person had left the room, Col Thomas offered the
following:
Resolved, That our Representatives from this county
have consent to do just as they please III regard to the
This was carried with but one dissenting voice,
which sounded altogether like the voice of Whig
1t became evident before the organization of tho
meeting that failure to accomplish its real object
would be the result Had we known a few hours
earlier of this meeting we could with but little effort
have passed resolutions by large majority
wing the of those of our Representatives who
favor immediate action The only reason, or at
least the greater one. why we did not take some
active measures Of this kind, is because of us
had been guilty of signing the remonsrance, and
felt as though we would make ourselves appear in
consistent IN our course. think you well under
stand our feelings in this regard.
| cannot now name single person Of this precinct
of those considered leading Democrats who is in
favor Of the course of the minority of Represent
atives will take the liberty to give you some of
the names of those who have changed their opinions
concerning this question-Samuc Mcdonnell, Levi
Fierce, Esq, Samuel Chandler, Jno. Hatch, J. A.
Hatch, (this last not changed, but by my request
his name placed on the remonstrance and I
hnk it was not sent, because some of us changed
our course. and did not send one copy to which we
obtained several signatures,) MIR Miller. &c. The
names of others not guilty of such inconsjst-
ency, are Thomas Mcconnell. Maj. J. E. Price Mr..
irwin, John Cody, sc. &c. Others might be named
If necessary. At an interview with Col Thomas
late this evening" he told me that few in Garden
Valley favor postpOncment
We received, to-day. your Extra containing the
account of the attempt at bribery twill not nfu
ence us much, although we cannot but believe it
true. Other reasons cause our present course. We
believe we right, and shall act accordingl .
We think the Legislature ought to elect Senator
this session. cannot say that we prefer Broderick
some OF us like Doct Gwn. We have no interest
binding us to any particular man. Any good, capa-
be Democrat will answer our wishes
have not designed my writing for publication,
but you can make any use of it you think best. |
would prefer however not having my name appear
in connection with it, but responsible for all my
statements and will defend any all of them if
occasion requires The full truth is feel confident
more than this you may rest assured that this pre-
cinct is all right-at least all in favor of the imme
diate election of a U S. Senator. We are prepared
to receive any reproof that may be given because of
the course we have chosen. We will make an effort
to manage. at least, a part of our own business
am, &c. &c. ....