The Empire County argus., 1854-02-18
Colon,n. Saturday, February IS, 1854.
~To THE PEOPLE OF THE INTERIoR.o

with yenaly-and attempts to create dstrust in the
minds of the mountain people against their men,
bers Of the legislature, and the inhabitants of the
cities In taking this nefarous course they pretend
to be actuated by the purest Of motives, and affect
virtue that would become honorable and high
minded men. Such incendary attempts to create
jealousies between the different portions of the
State, are unworthy any man of standing and char
acter, and is fit instrument only of those who are
sunk to the lowest depths of moral degradation
The plea set forth by the writer Of the article in
question: for his attempts to inaame the minds of
tho mountaineers is, that the Legislature of this
State violating their oathS of Office, the conSti-
tuition of the State Of the United States, and are
usurping of the highest privileges that pertain
to froemen The apparent candor with which the
reasons are urged-the srccious arguments used
the holiness Of the appeal to the people, and the
denuncitatory tone towards the members of the le-
gislature, would induce those nnacquaintcd with
the real facts, to believe that serious infracton
on the fundamental principles of our government
was intended to be perpetrated by our legislators,
and by that act the birtright OF the people would
be in jeopardy. This spccous course Of reasoning
fit only for the lowest of the scrvile-nlay find
an echo in the demagogue the dissolute hangcr-on
for political crumbs, for doing the dirty work OF
those who would ruin virtue, honesty and integrity
to obtain place and power but men who have the
good of tho State in view--mcn who understand
the question in all its bearings and ramifcatons,
will not second the base purposes Of those who
arc striving to poison the fountain Of political power
virtue and integrity.
The interests of the inhabitants Of the mountains
are intimately blended with those of the dwe!lers
in the valleys and the cities. Emanating from the
came stock--actuated by the same mpuses--haying
a community of interests at stake, it necessarily
follows each is dependent the other to carry out
the great designs of rational and moral intelligence
Like the limbs TO the human body, the diversity
of population and pursuits are necessary for the
arteries of commerce to flow freely and hcalhfaly
throughout the land Block up any of the avenues
through which it is dispensed and an unhealthy
and feverish action takes place So it is with the
agricultural pursuits. Twin brother with commerce,
and its necessary adjunct it is necessary for the
veal of the state that they should be left to the
harmonious workings of mutual interest So it is
with the mining interest. Corrclatiye with the
other great interests of the taking the same
relation to them as the manufacturing interest does
in the older State--iS the mining interest. These
three combined form the basis of our wealth and
greatness Together they have brought our State
from its wild and rugged appearance to one which
can proudly vie with the older States. Our COM
mercial interests are as important rs that Of any
portion of the world. Of the mines it is unnccca-
cary to sneak at present, as all must admit their
Importance.
Scattered throughout the vast extent of our
State, inhabiting the cities, villages, and hamets
on the plains, in the mountains ravines, gulchcS,
flats, and by the river side, are q set of hardy en-
ergetc, industrious and talented mcn--men who |
have withstood the iuclemency Of the elements, and
the ravages Of disease, to make this State what it
is. These men have a community of interests, both
pecuniarily and political. Whatever affects one
portion affects the other. Acting in concert, the
WELD power equal in weight to that Of any other
of the consolidated States of cur Union as the mate
rial for that purpose is here congregatcd in greater
proportion to numbers than in any other portion
of the habtable globe.
Such being the relation between the various in
tcrests of the State, and acknowledging, as we all
InuSt tIle upon cuGn Otltf tNat
necessarily must exist, hold that press as recrc
ant to our interests as State that endeavors to
array the rreudccs of the Inhabitants of the differ
ent portions Of the State against each other As a
citizen Of mountain county, we object to this pam
dering to the baser passions of men to arouse a
jealousy which never should be entertained by
people of the same State. More especially should
caution in this respect be observed, in country
like our own, where great variety Of people
from the different nations arc c0ngregated, and
where the various interests are so dependent on
each other. Let the people reflect on these things.
A Foul DEED.-Some villainous person or per-
sons at, or near, Garden Valley, not having the
fear of Judge Lynch any other law digntary
before their eyes, did, on the 9Th inst, feoniously
and with malice aforethought, take and appropriate
to lis OR their own use and benefit turkey. the
property Of Mrs CoDv of Garden Valley. aforesaid
much to the scandal and injury of the citizens Of
that quiet place, and affecting their moral character
abroad. In consideration Of these facts the citizens
of the Valley offer 500 for the arrest of the thief
The next question of importance to--m IVbn L;seod