The Empire County argus., 1854-02-04
Correspondence of the Argus ]

GEoRGETowN, January 26, 1854.
Mr.. EDIToR: In the Miners Advocate of January
18th, read article headed before and after ''
from which 1t appears to me that somebody struck
Billy Patterson. Being so far from the emporium
of news, should like to be informed who was hit
and who hit him ? have not been able, from the
tenor OF the communication to find out who the
steward could be, or to what class of stewards he
belongs He may be the keeper of the political faith
and principles of the writer Some men have claims
upon the people, and steward may well be needed
to guard these but being in the dark about the
whole matter, should like to ask "was any gen.
tleman canvassing for an Office in Benica and if So
had he any vested right to that Office and did the
said steward betray any trust committed to him by
his constituents The public being called upon to
investigate well before they again act in county
convention. it becomes all good Democrats to in
quire what particular trust has been betrayed, in
order that we may act advisedy in the matter
there are at present but few subjects that inter-
est us. We should be glad to see the Capitol re-
moved to Sacramento locality seems to demand
It, Sacramento will ere long be the great central
city OF Upper California the center of elegraphic
and the terminus of rail and plank roads it would
be more convenient for the minin" counties: it
would cost much less time and money for those of
our county officers whose presence is demanded at
tne CaPltol at intervals, to render an account of
their doings 1t is undoubtedly much more comfor-
table for residence and it is absolutely necessary
Tor us to consult well the comforts not of our ser
wants, according to the fashion of auld lang svnen
Dut OF those whom We have elected to rule over US
II IN Sacramento, quorum might sometimes be
lound IN the House even on blue Monday and
therepy save lew hundred dollars if time nmonr
wise men like Legislators is ever considered money
ana saving to themselves the sacrifice of much rGl
udCe time SO much needed at ho,ne
am however led to believe that there's a GOOD
time coming. Some retrenchment and reform
measures have been already adopted and there
seems to be desire the part of some to adopt an
economical system of government and relieve the
otate from the incubus already resting upon it
NO" iet the law makers come up to the scratch and
vote directly Tor economy, and spend great deal
less time talking about it, One prominent feature
IN the practice of economy will have been already
accomplished Old winter, with his chilly blast and
heecy snow, has come down like thousand of brick
quite unexpectedly, and has almost rendered inert
our physical energies. begin to think that don't
know quite SO well about this Haly of America as
used to suppose did. The thermometer was below
loS number of days last week, the snow about
eighteen inches deep, and ice from three to nine
lnches In thickness. Sleigh making has been n
prohtable occupation, and judging from their gen
erai appearance the newest fashions must have lust
arrived at a time when most needed for accoriino
TO my antiquated notions of things they must be an.
Improvement according to notions of Young Ameri
Ca Our folks, both old and young, have eniovcd
themselves In manner that was totally unexnected
to them, in this country; and think but few davs
have passed more pleasantly in Georgetown than
part OF last week; dinner and COW bells having been
IN good demand as a substitute for the common
@ knnd' But l am writing about things that were.
Inc snow las all disappeared, the weather is again