The Nevada journal., 1855-08-10
Editorial Correspondence.
SACRAMENTO, August 6, 1855.

in this city. The cause of the good hu-
NOR which prevailed was doubtless owing
to the patriotism that every one felt, at
tie near approach of an opportunity to
serve ones country--said patriotism being
rendered more fervent by sundry tonics
prescribed and administered by our friend
Blaze, at the place where his big breeches
hung upon the wall, warning to all "to
touch not, taste not and handle not the
unclean thing" for fear of being obliged
to wear mammoth unmentionables.
Contrary to the assurances of Blaze we
found the dust intolerable. He solennly
assured US that the drippings Of a load of
snow be had sent to Sacramento, would
lay all the dust withort the shadow Of a
doubt; but We were grievously disappoint-
ed as undoubtedly he will be on learning
the facts. Nothing serious occurred on
the road-every thing partook rather of
the ludicrous and comic.
Sacramento is full Of people, some of
them come hither to indulge in n week Of
ioahng, more to grind axes; but large
majority infused with the sublime idea of
saving the country, the fate of which rest
ed upon their individual shoulders. R.N.
Wood and many gentlemen oflike iik, are
On hand as usual, willing, at all times to
sacrifice their own private interests and
predictions, and undertake to lead the
country to glory, honor and prosperity by
an honest administration of the govern
ment AS majority of the entiro con-
vention which is to meet tomorrow, will
be composed of genuine Know Nothings,
think that body will fail to appreciate
the self sacrificing disinterestedness and
devotion. Of the scores of patriots who hang
pathetically upon the button-holes of the
mountain delegates, beseeching them to
remember their country, the whole eoun-
try ard nothing but their country Some
Of these Union savers, have private in
dividual opinion that one man they could
name did not modesty forbid, was pecu-
iiarly fitted for the trying emergency in
which the state is placed, and some have
shs same opinion, only not quite so pri-
vate. Some are remarkably sanguine to-
day who will be sang uinary tomorrow,
aud others are prepared for any fate that
may befall themselves, and consequently
the country, if they are not nominated.
Many having come here and counted their
chances for political promotion, are la
menting with lachrymore countenance,
the ungratefulness of republics, and others
are cursing their friends because they are
not more numerous and influential.
But really the delegates to the Ameri-
can Convention are as intelligen. look
ing body of men as wore ever assembled
in the State. There is general disposi-
ton to harmonise, and good nomination
may be confidently expected. All the
wire-pulling and petty traficking by can
dldates has as yet had little or no effect
farther than to produce disgust against
the trading candidates themselves.
Who will receive the nomination fol
any position 1 am unable to say The
candidates are numerous and tho friends
of each express themselves sanguine o.
success
Among the delegates to the Settler Con
vention, which meets on "Wednesday
whom / have met, have yet to find tbs
FIRST one who is in favor of Biglcr.
The utmost confidence is manifested OF
abe part of the Americans generally tha
the Bigler dynasty is at an end. Their
is strong probability that the American
ant. Settler nominations will be, to grea
extent, identical. A large crowd gather
cd in from Of the Orleans this evening an,
speeches were made by Foote, Marshal
and others. The speeches were short bu
spirited, and we're listened to with deligh
by an attentive and delighted audience
To-morrow evening, hear it stated, III
candidates will be called out to show them
selves, and express their opinions on tn
great questions of the day. According &
present appearances tbe convention ofth
American Party will be in session severa
1ays. The Convention will be large an,
anwieldy-not being composed Of less thai
four hundred delegates W.
SACRAMENTO, Arc S. 1855.
The first days session OF :hc Ah;ericai
Convention has just closed. 9h, body