The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-07-26

"Know myself" was written in legible let
tiers upon the walls of the Temple of Apholo-a
motto, or command from which the wise may
learn lessons of wisdom! Were men to turn
their eyes inwardly, and carefully study the
promptings of their own hearts. they would be
better prepared to judge correctly of the dispo-
stion of their friends and neighbors; and in so
doing would be able to avoid much of the evil
and misunderstanding 10 which the 'fesh'' r.
| subject. In acting upon strict conformity witSl
this principle however, our readers would moi
be very often entertained by us with subjects
of political character; for ''if we know our
self" and in this particular 1--WE think we do, :
We cherish profound disgust for that set o.
moths upon human happiness, whose contract
ed brain is constantly and solely seeking for
food in the exhausted and heated atmosphere
of political hobbies. 1t is refreshing for US to
meet with company of gentlemen, who have
thoughts to communicate the quality of which
does not smell of party or sectionalism 1t is
an agreeable surprise for US if in meeting a
| with questions of the chances for the success of
either this candidate, or that; and we will con-
fess that it is source of joy unspeakable. if in
taking up newspaper, we find in it something
it an article that treats on the improvement Of
the human understanding, or that embelishes
the prosy matter of fact style of every day lif :.
We are however, one Of those who believe that
there is proper time for the transaction of the
various business pursuits of life and when the
time for political action arrives, we wish to see
every man ready to haul of his jacket for the
work. That time, it is true, is now approach
ing; es every man therefore be ready to do his
duty: not ~ constantly casing about mat
tiers they don't understand. but by acting in the
election of good men and true, to preside over
them in their Offices Of trust. Especially in the
exciting times of the present men should forget
their obligations to party, and should be earn
! est only in the election of good men. and faith
full officers. In the Tue Californian of Wednes
day we find the following language which we
heartily endorse:
The different parties in this country are bu
Syng themselves in forming clubs. starting or
gans. and manufacturing enthusiasm. This is
all we'll enOugh-but in our opinion more con
sequence is given to these things than they d..
serve. The victory will not depend upon news
paper excitement, eloquent speeches. or party
enthusiasm. So far as San Francisco is con-
cerned the contest is destined to turn upon an
other and entirely distinct thing. and that is
the character of the candidates for the county
Offices and members of the Legislature. This
is the issue-whchever party brings out the
best men. will win the day. We do not believe
the popularity of Gen. Washington, if he were
alive and placed at the head of a National tick
ct. could drag into our local Offices unworthy
men. Let all of the parties bear this in mind.
on entering their nominating conventions; il
they do not, inglorious defeat will attend them;
because for once, at least capacity and virtue
will be made the main tests Of availability.