The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26
Editorial Correspondence
SACRAMENTO, Ian. Goth,

ballot for an United States Senator. The
Convention is an imposing assemblage,
filing, with a few privileged visitors, the
fine large hall of the Assembly. The
character of tha present legislative as
scmblagc is far above that Of any that has
heretofore proceeded it. A spirit Of
economy that is highly creditable to the
members, appears to be very prevalent.
am not sure this has not at times de-
scended to indiscreet parsimony, as in the
instance of the furnishing of the report of
the Superintendent of Public Instruction,
when the House was content with order
ing $50 copies, instead Of 1000, as it
should have ordered, for general distribu-
ton. The economy of the House has
run almost entirely against printing, but
even in its contractions in that direction,
it does not act with entire discretion. For
instance, the ayes and noes are taken re-
pcatedly upon unimportant matters, dur
ing every days session, though for every
time they are entered upon the Journals,
it puts the State to SO expense, as that
is the cost of printing the amount of mat
ter consequent upon taking the ayes and
noes. One thing is evident, however,
that desire to promote strict economy
is prevailing characteristic of this Leg
islaturc, and if the members retrench when
they should not, that at least is excused
BY much rctrerchmcnt where it is needed.
As have been writing, the Convention
has finished ballot for United States Sen
ator, with the following result. The
whole vote cast is les; necessary to
choice SO. Broderick received II votes,
Gwin 80, Edwards 50, McCorkle IS,
Latham 3, Coffroth l, and McDougall l.
\ motion to adjourn till Tuesday was
next carried by large vote, SO that for
,h1cc days the wire-workers have oppor-
tanity to concentrate their forces. One
ching seems to be demonstrated by the
f.uitlcss balIotings that have been held
that Gwin has no considerable show for IN
election He has a high vote, but be-
yond what he las obtained, and perhaps
two more, it seems impossible for him to
increase. However, much allowance must
be made for the pursuasivc influence of
tat Offices promizcd-of custom house ar
suncats, and such unscrupulous applian-
ccs.
Foremost among tie useful and able
members Of the House is Mr.. Ashley Of
Monterey. He has wider influence than
any other member on either side Of the
House, is an excellent parliamcntarian,
and never speaks on trifing matter, or
otherwise than to the point He is a
Democrat, but impartial and honorable,
never misled by party bias, or controlled
BY party tactics. \ fair page Of history
is open before him, and be has the char
actcr and talent to fill it we'll.
VIM. J, Knox, Of Nevada, is an indie
fatigable member, always in his seat, and
strictly and conscicnciously attentive to
his duties
Nr, Waite has made good impression,
and Will take high rank before the close
of the session. He has already intro
duccd several important measures, and
has others in embryo One which be
contcmplatcs is amcndatory Of the law
for the incorporation Of towns, charging
the powers of Trustees to provide for the
many necessities now entirely unprovidcd
for In all save those places where the pop
ulation is sufficiently large to sustain the
great expenses Of city government
The bill provides also for poll tax, a
tax on dogs, also that the Trustees may
{ recommend to the citizens of a town a
certain sum, to be voted for, and order an
election to decide whether said tax NAV
be levied, for the proposed object. The
regular tax proposed for the necessities of
the town is to be as heretofore, and the
extra tax on consent of the people Mr.
Waite has large ideas the duties of his
/ position, and is a most worthy rcproscn-
tative.
Mr.. Gaylord has attempted no stir as
yet, and will not unless there is occasion
for his action. He has none of that leg
lslati7e puppyism that is continually call
ing member to his feet on all occasions
merely for display. He has abilities that
well fit him for his position, and will
make them felt if his native modesty is
ever overcome BY decided demand for
his infervpntioD In dahota =.