The Empire County argus., 1855-01-13
Correspondence the Argus.
JoHNTowN, Jan. IL, i

to go more easily thinking might secure situa-
ton as correspondent of the Transcript or some
other Bay paper. was inclined to the opinion
that the journals of that city anxious to se-
cure the services of writer who could he about
the mines in way that miners would credit the
stories. Having had long experience as a miner
fattered myself that possessed eminent quafca-
tions for duty of this kind. went to Sacramen-
to and one of my friends introduced me to B. F.
Washington of the Times and Transcript. Mr. w
is fine looking man, and when told was miner
fresh from the gulches and ravines of Ell Dorado,
he looked at me q moment, sweet smile playing
on his features all the time and said 81 am glad to
see you sir" and inquired about the diggings. |
thought the moment good one to make applica
ton for situation in connection with his Journal
therefore proceeded to enumerate my qualifca-
tions laying great stress on my ability to lie about
big strikes. Mr. w. regretted his inability to give
me situation in the department of mining intelli-
gence, and said he had man who could dress
up and manufacture mining intelligence in admra-
BILE style. Disappointment drove my heart out of
my throat nearly to its original position. At this
point little sharp-nosed man. with the hair on his
head sticking out straight in every direction dashed
up and took Mr.. W away in the shake of a lambs
tail l inquired who he might be and was told
that it was Dick Hammond collector of taxes for
Brigader Pierce, of the District of Columbia, and
the man with him wearing stub-toed pair of boots
was his deputy, who does all the swearing to ac-
counts by the job.
Being off the handle trihe, went up to the
Capitol and peeped into the Assembly. The man
they called Mr.. Speaker was good looking man
in every respect except his wig. am told the Off
GERS of the Legislature wigs in imitation of
old members of the British Parliament. The
Speakers wig appeared to be stuck all over with
new copper wire, done no doubt to give the world
an idea of the fre-eating character of the House
| was struck with the appearance of the Ell Dorado
delegation, eight in number every man of them in
his place. When the ayes and noes were called
they all voted on one side like a jug handle. This
pleased me exceedingly; love to see brethren
dwell together in unity such harmonious men will
be sure to vote for Sunday law. Speaking of jug
handles, they will all vote no doubt for the Maine
Liquor Law for some of them are Sons of Tempe
rance.
i visited the Senate chamber also. The Senate
is small body and should think inferior to the
House with few exceptions. There appears to be
great predominance of doctors in the Legislature
and out of it, | find doctors in the State offices
the late Consul at Guymas am told is doctor,
and Gwin himself is doctor IN fact the State is
being physced by doctors. Pill-bags and lancets
are sure passport to Office and power. One Or
two doctors already aspire to the gubernatoral
chair as | learn if so, wo be to the lawyers, the
disciples of Blackstone must stand aside for those
of Esculapus Doctor Gwin is candidate for re-
election to the U. S. Senate. Doctors use leeches
upon their patients, and when they themselves get
taste of Office they hang on to the body polite
to the last and suck at the public crib with great
resolution, their stomachs are never full but always
ready for more
Some of the members are good fellows and jolly
as CLANS in high water, others are more thoughtful.
One Senator spoke to me about the Senatorial ques
ton | turned the conversation and mentioned a
Sunday law, whereat he rolled his eyes in amaze
ment, his face and visual organs reminding me of
dying salmon. Among the loby members | saw
four men exceedingly active in trying to promote
some favorite project their faces were exactly the
color of an oak tanned side of soe-leather and
their breath reminded me of liquid production of
the island Of Cuba.
| will reserve several of the State secrets which
learned and inklings of astounding developments
for another letter. What saw and heard in Sac
ramento will be fruitful topics for another. For
the present will tell you that booked myself on
one of the California Stage Company's Coaches for
Coloma, and paid my fare. The driver came near
killing me in skimming over the ground at locomo-
tive speed. | arrived in Coloma before night, got
out of the stage and went to the American and
amused myself looking at some carpenters tearing
down the front of house over the street. and was
told they were fitting up the house place of
worship This | thought very probable as stores
are closed on the Sabbath in Coloma and this
building standing on the apex of Piety Hill Here
| am in Johntown living on Main street, but lone
some My friend the Major has gone to Sacra-
mento,and look in at the Express Office every day
to find letters from him. CROW BAR
| ESCAPED CoNvIcTs.--Under Col. Hays 81 prs-
oners escaped from the State Prison who have not
been retaken and under Cen Estelle, in 1854, 26
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